Big changes upset both the NFC and AFC Conferences this past week that might cause changes in the NFL odds on many Week 1 games.
Let’s start with AFC.
AFC Update
Chargers can’t unburden WR Vincent Jackson, acquire WR Patrick Crayton – - The Chargers are only 5-point favorites to beat the Kansas City Chiefs next Monday. I’m not persuaded why the NFL betting data is so low. San Diego should be a bigger favorite than that because by giving up on Vincent Jackson, the Chargers are fetching much saying that they’re happy with WR Malcolm Floyd, who’s QB Phillip Rivers’ favorite target, and new acquisition Patrick Crayton. The offense is going to be just fine. Expect the NFL odds to shift towards more Chargers’ favoritism, maybe up to San Diego -6 ½, as we get closer to this game.
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Jets Sign Revis and Ravens sign Houshmandzadeh – - Supposedly, the New York Jets have signed cornerback Darrelle Revis to a 4-year distribute this morning, Sept. 6th. The Ravens have signed WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. That’s huge news in the interest of both teams but it’s bigger for the Jets. Right now, the line on this Monday night game is Jets -2 ½. The Jets, with Revis in the fold, will most right turn out to be -3 to -3 ½ point favorites shortly before kick-off. That should also raise the money line on the Ravens from +115 to roughly +120 or +125. I the Ravens to win this game because the Ravens’ issues in the defensive backfield have been overblown and Baltimore’s offense is slightly safer than New York’s. It’s markedly better with T.J. in the embrace.
NFC Update
Cardinals unload QB Matt Leinart – - The Cardinals unloaded quarterback Matt Leinart meaning that they will definitely go with quarterback Derek Anderson. That’s all well and good, but it might not be the smartest thing for them to have done. After all, indications are that running back Beanie Wells hasn’t been that stellar in camp and Anderson is known to take a lot of chances in the passing game. Arizona is quiet a 4-point NFL odds favorite to beat the St. Louis Rams on the road in Week 1. I guess, I can’t argue with that given the particulars that the Rams are horrible, but I still question the Leinart move. Leinart has ended up in Houston to back up Matt Schaub according to reports.
Cowboys keep single three cornerbacks on finishing roster – - Say what? Yep. The Dallas Cowboys will set up only three cornerbacks when they hit the field to retain b challenge on the Washington Redskins as 3 ½ point road favorites. I’m not sure if the three CB issue is going to affect the betting line in this game because the hype on the ‘Boys is close to out of control. I like them as well but I acquire to question the move. I money, what if Terence Newman, their luminary CB, gets defective This was a unfamiliar, odd, close to stupid move fitted the Cowboys in my mind. I guess we shall on out how stupid in a few days because the Redskins are categorically going to throw the ball.