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Thursday night the defending Superbowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tennessee Titans 13-10. The defense was tough on both teams.
In the end it was Big Ben who delivered another final drive for a game winner. Credit has too go to the Steeler offensive line, which gave Ben all the time he needed to throw in the second half when the Titan pass rush became non-existent. Titan Coach Jeff Fisher stated he did not come to Pittsburgh to kiss the 6 Superbowl rings that the Steelers have earned but in the end he may have done just that.
There are a few 1:00 games today that are worthy to mention. First of all lets take a look at the Miami Dolphins at the Atlanta Falcons. Matt Ryan and the up and coming Falcons are eager to prove that last year was not fluke. Hosting the uncertain Miami Dolphins allows them a perfect opportunity to do just that. Miami Quarterback Chad Pennington had a pretty good first year with the Dolphins after being traded from the Jets who had obtained future Hall of Fame QB Brett Farve. Now Farve is in Minnesota supporting their dreams of Superbowl contention and Pennington is hoping to take the Dolphins to the promise land as well.
The 4 point spread in this game is in favor of the Falcons. This game should produce some fireworks. On paper it would seem that this could be a big year for the Falcons. Pennington has the opportunity to be a game changer. This will not be a defensive gem. My pick: Falcons 24-20.
Perhaps the more anticipated game is the match up between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers host the Eagles in what should prove to be an exciting week one explosion. Both teams entered the NFC playoffs last year only to go home. The Eagles are considered to be one of the favorites in the NFC again this year. The Eagles are favored by 2.5 points in this one.
This game will be determined in the trenches between the offensive and defensive lines. The Panthers need to run the ball well and their passing game will have to be consistent as well. They will have to get the ball into Steve Smith’s hands even though he double covered regularly. The Eagles boast a powerful offense on paper and they will need all of it today. My pick: Eagles 21-17.
Check out our live odds link for the latest NFL lines. It should be an exciting week 1 of the 2009 NFL season where nothing is written in stone. Perhaps someone will play over their head today or someone will play below their potential. The anticipation is growing.
Who will pay off and who will leave us hanging? Don’t you just love the NFL. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.
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