8-29-09

[Mr. IWS]

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Re: 8-29-09

Ben Burns

***VERY EARLY*** NFL AFTERNOON ANNIHILATOR!

DETROIT LIONS (+3) over Indianapolis Colts

Reason: I'm taking the points with DETROIT. As you know, the third game of the preseason typically sees the most playing time from the starters. With that being the case, the natural reaction is to assume that the Colts, who have been much better than the Lions for years, will have the advantage. However, I see things differently. Regardless of which week of the preseason, I believe that "motivation" plays a huge role in predicting pointspread winners. In this case, I believe that the Lions will prove to be the "hungrier" team. Yes, the Colts' starters will see their most playing time. Manning and co. still aren't likely to see much (if any) action in the second half though. That means that it will be Curtis Painter and/or Jim Sorgi running the show. While Sorgi is Manning's backup, he's missed the last two games. As for the Lions, they've got a QB battle on their hands with veteran Daunte Culpepper and No. 1 overall draft choice Matthew Stafford both attempting to win the starting job. Regardless of which one starts, I expect both to get plenty of time with the starting offense. In other words, I expect the Detroit starters to see more playing time than the Colts' starters. While both teams are 1-1 this preseason, the Colts are just 3-8 SU their last 11 preseason games, while the Lions are 7-3 SU during the same stretch. Note that the Lions also hold a 12-7-1 edge in their all-time preseason series with the Colts. I watched the Lions preseason opener vs. the Falcons, a game which was played here at Detroit. While the Lions failed to cover the spread in that game, they did play very hard and they did go all out for the victory, eventually earning a 27-26 decision. Back in front of the home fans and looking to provide them with some hope, I expect another highly motivated and hard fought effort from the Lions this afternoon. This time, I expect it to be enough to earn (at least) the cover. *7 Annihilator

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Re: 8-29-09

Scott Spreitzer's 2009 NFL-X **GAME OF THE YEAR!**

I'm playing the Tennessee Titans, my Preseason Game of the Year. Tennessee plans on playing their healthy starters into the second half, the typical week-three approach. That means we'll see Kerry Collins in his most extensive duty of the preseason. It also means we'll see the Titans' ground game at their very best for the first time. That ground game, along with the direction of Collins, will attack a Cleveland defense that is less than healthy. We all knew about Tennessee's "Smash & Dash" backfield (LenDale White & Chris Johnson), but did you know the Titans now have a "Ringer" in the backfield? That would be rookie-RB Javon Ringer, who has all but won the third-back position over veterans Chris Henry and Quinton Ganther. The plethora of quality RBs means the Titans can keep pounding the ball right at the Browns throughout the second half, shortening the game after building a lead with the starters. It should be "Smash Mouth" football at its best. The ground game will also make things easier on Vince Young and Patrick Ramsey. And one could argue that Tennessee's second and third string QBs are better equipped to handle NFL defenses than either QB fighting for the Browns' starting job. As far as I'm concerned, you can have Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. Neither has established himself as a true NFL starting QB. And one thing we definitely know about the Browns; the players are definitely not seeing eye-to-eye with new HC Eric Mangini and staff. I had the Browns last week and cashed in a 27-10 win. But this is a much different situation, obviously, in week-three. We also have the Titans off a poorly played, 30-10 defeat in Dallas. I had the Cowboys in that one. Again, in a completely different situation. Now, with the starters butting heads, I'll side with the much more talented squad, that has nothing but respect for their coaching staff, over the dysfunctional Browns. I'm playing the Tennessee Titans, my 2009 NFL-X Game of the Year. Thanks! GL! Scott.

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Re: 8-29-09

ben burns 10 star nfl

KC

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Re: 8-29-09

Wayne Root

Legend Lions

Millionaire Carolina

No Limit Chiefs