If preseason means anything, the Falcons secondary could be in trouble. Bob Warner of the football bettingblog Lines-Maker.com says that “that unit was the biggest disappointment of any team” in the preseason.
Chiefs vs. Ravens
The Ravens were pass heavy in the preseason, but will go back to a run oriented offense. However it is likely they will open it up more than last year. Ray Rice starts at RB but Baltimore will have a three man committee with Willis McGahee and Le’Ron McClain.
Don’t expect Baltimore to overlook KC as last year they were 6-0 against teams with a losing record. The margin of victory was 17.5 points per game. KC starting QB Matt Cassel at a game time decision.
The Chiefs Larry Johnson is the last RB to get at least 100 yards against the Ravens.
Eagles vs. Panthers
Carolina was 8-0 at home last year by 15.4 points per game.
Broncos vs. Bengals
With all the talk about the Bengals wide receivers and QB Carson Palmer, note that Cincinnati has a deep running game led by Cedric Benson. Likewise, Denver will be deep if Knowshon Moreno is healthy enough to get 10 or so touches. One of the most overlooked RBs in the league is newcomer Correll Buckhalter. Oft injured, he has averaged 4.9 yards per carry over the last two years when he does suit up.
Vikings vs. Browns
Minnesota will be able to break in Brett Favre easily as this is the first of a three-game stretch that includes three teams that have had a combined one winning season in the last six. Detroit and San Francisco assure it’s no look-ahead.
Jets vs. Texans
Rookie QB Mark Sanchez makes his debut on the road. It also starts the Rex Ryan era in New York. He takes over as head coach. Temperatures are expected to be well above 80-degrees, which should benefit the home team. Quite aware of this, Houston breaks out their all-white uniforms. They are 12-4 straight up the last two years at home.
The Jets play their hated rivals New England next week.
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