The top NFL handicappers compiled quarterback notes, NFL injuries, playing rotations and everything bettors need to know to beat the preseason odds. The betting experts are too busy to worry about Michael Vick signing with the Eagles right now.

Broncos-49ers

Top draft WR Michael Crabtree is a holdout for the Niners. Denver head coach Josh McDaniels is making his debut and will be breaking in a new offense with the departure of disgruntled signal caller Jay Cutler.

San Francisco has a major QB battle between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Shaun Hill gets the nod here. The two have played evenly though in training camp. The flow of the game will determine when Smith comes in. Rookie Nate Davis may get a few snaps.

San Francisco is working on “the Taser,” their version of the Wildcat. They have three former college QBs playing other positions, so things could get fancy tonight.

Bob Warner of NFL betting blog Lines-Maker.com said that reports are that Smith has matured and relaxed. “Look for his coming out party Thursday night,” the betting guru promises.

RB Frank Gore and WR Isaac Bruce, two starters are out for San Francisco. Starting LG David Baas is also out.

Denver‘s defensive coordinator Mike Nolan was the Niners head coach until he was fired late last year.

Broncos running back LaMont Jordan is out and oft-injured Ryan Torain was cut. Rookie sensation Knowshon Moreno is expected to get extended playing time. Denver S Brian Dawkins is not expected to play.

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Minnesota-Indianapolis

The Vikings have a major QB battle as Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson, two mistake prone signal callers will contend.

Colts head coach Jim Caldwell will be making his debut. Indianapolis LT Tony Ugoh should have a chip on his shoulder. He started 23 games the last two years, but lost his starting job.

Indianapolis starting QB Peyton Manning will get little playing time, backup Jim Sorgi is out meaning rookie QB Curtis Painter will see significant playing time. Head coach Caldwell said he has not decided on how long front line players will play.

Colts stud TE Dallas Clark is out. Their best defensive player Bob Sanders will miss the preseason. Starting RT Ryan Diem is out.

Vikings head coach Ray Childress says he has not made up his mind on player rotations or if all his starters will play. Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy’s GodsTips has the side selection on this game at OffshoreInsiders.com.

Rams-Jets

Two coaches are making their debut: Rex Ryan for the Jets and Steve Spagnuolo for the Rams.

The Jets will be without four starters: five starters LG Alan Faneca, C Nick Mangold, RT Damien Woody, CB Darrelle Revis and NT Kris Jenkins.

The Rams No. 1 WR Donnie Avery is out. He caught 53 passes as a rookie last year. They have very little proven talent at WR. They have nine receivers battling for spots behind Avery. Combined, they caught 43 passes for 524 years last year.

The Rams are also installing the West Coast offense under new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, so the injury to Avery is a major one.

The Jets will start Kellen Clemens at QB, but he will give way to rookie sensation Mark Sanchez as coach Ryan wants both signal callers to work with the first team.

Senior Handicapper Stevie Vincent of OffshoreInsiders.com has said that Sanchez has looked very sharp in training camp and will likely win the job. Two receivers, Jerricho Cotchery and Chansi Stuckey have looked extremely impressive in camp for the Jets reports Vincent.

The defense has also dominated in training camp for the J-E-T-S.

Bengals-Saints

The Saints starters will play two series. They have one of the deepest defensive lines in the league under new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Meanwhile the Bengals are down to 11 linemen.

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