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Heading into Week 11 of the NFL please note these stats (all are ATS – against the spread, unless otherwise noted) are definitely items to consider as you look at the deep NFL card. However, this does not mean these are “plays” in the true sense of the word. That said, the hope is that the ATS information below helps you as you “traverse” this week’s NFL card! As always, best of luck in all your sports gaming from Scott Rickenbach
1) The Atlanta Falcons are 12-4 in their last 16 games against teams from the AFC. Adding more “angle power” for the Falcons this week is that Atlanta has done very well when favored at home against a team from outside the NFC South. They have gotten the money in six of their last nine such situations. Note that the Falcons are hosting Denver this week and the Broncos, unlike Atlanta, have struggled when facing a team from outside their conference. Denver is just 2-8 in their last 10 games versus NFC opposition. Also, the Broncos have gotten the cash just two out of their last ten road games overall. They simply do not travel well or, at least, that’s been the case dating all the way back to early last season!
2) The Baltimore Ravens are 12-6 in their last 18 games against teams from the NFC. Overall, the Ravens have cashed tickets for their backers in eight of their last ten games. While they are off of a blowout win over the Texans, the Giants are coming off of a tough divisional battle with the Eagles last week. New York did get the outright win as a dog in Philly last Sunday but night but they are just 2-5 when favored against a team from the AFC. This also clearly appears to be a flat spot for the Giants.
3) The Green Bay Packers, in their last dozen games at home, have failed to get the cash just three times! This week they are hosting the Bears where it’s rumored that Kyle Orton will get the start. However, if it’s Rex Grossman, note that the Bears are just 2-10 in his 12 starts…ouch! Also, even if Orton can start, how much will Chicago have left in the tank after coming up just short against undefeated Tennessee last week? The Packers are also off of a tough loss but being at home could be the key for them here!
4) The Oakland Raiders are 6-10 in their last 16 games played in the Eastern time zone. It’s a tough West to East trip for Oakland and what a mess this franchise is right now! Even when outstatting the Panthers last week they still managed to not cover! Now the Raiders find themselves on the road and when they are on the road against a team from outside the AFC West, Oakland is just 8-17 in their last 25 such games! Miami could very likely give a much better effort too after just squeaking by Seattle last week!
5) The Detroit Lions are 7-14 in their last 21 road games. Overall, Detroit has record just one straight-up win in their last 17 games and they’ve only covered five of their last 16 games! They’re visiting a Panthers team Sunday that has fared surprisingly well as a double digit favorite. Carolina has failed to cover just one in their last seven games where they were installed as a favorite of ten points or more. The Panthers did get the cover at Oakland last week but they didn’t play that well and they know it. All that does is lead one to believe that Coach John Fox will absolutely have his troops ready for a much stronger effort this week!
