Here are quarterback rotations, news and notes and key gambling advice for the weekend’s preseason NFL betting.

Friday

Eagles-Patriots

Already a weakness, the Eagles are hurting out wide receiver. Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are both out for this game. Curtis was the leading receiver last year.

Saturday

Ravens-Rams

Troy Smith starts at quarterback for the Ravens. He may play as much as three quarters. “Head coach John Harbaugh knows that Kyle Boller is terrible. He will give Smith every chance to win the job,” says NFL betting guru Mike Godsey of GodsTips. Godsey seems to imply a lot of passing will be done by the normally ball control Ravens.

However Smith has been terrible so far completing just 8-of-17 for no touchdowns and one pick. Rams star running back Steven Jackson is still a holdout. Though reports say that may end soon, it is extremely unlikely he would play Saturday.

Wide receiver Torry Holt is questionable because of a tight back.

Saints-Bengals

New Orleans TE Jeremy Shockey is practicing and may get his first action of the preseason.

Sunday

Bills-Colts

The Bills will be without RB Willis McGahee. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is out. Stevie Vincent Senior Analyst of OffshoreInsiders.com says that Manning may now miss the start of the season, hence “We expect Jim Sorgi to air it out as there is a very good chance that he will get playing time this regular season.”

Sports betting insiders are keeping an eye on Buffalo starting QB Trent Edwards, who suffered a contusion on his quadriceps.

Monday

Seahawks-Chargers

Seattle starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is doubtful. They are also without their top two receivers Bobby Engram and Deion Branch and are adjusting to the departure or running back Shaun Alexander.

Backup Seneca Wallace has been limited, so third stringer Charlie Frye has been taking many of the snaps. Though Chargers TE Antonio Gates returned to practice, he is not expected to play.