ESPN says Broncos QB Kyle Orton will be a game-time decision but the Denver Post said on Saturday that it would take an “overnight medical miracle” for Orton’s ankle to be game ready.
That means bettors should expect to see Chris Simms under center against the San Diego Chargers. Simms looked awful last week in relief but he did play well in the preseason.
The Broncos are 5.5 home dogs with the total set at 41.5.
The New York Giants will try and break their four-game losing streak and they’ll have to do it without Antonio Pierce. The middle linebacker is out indefinitely because of a bulging disc in his neck.
The Giants' defense has been playing shorthanded all season but this could be the biggest blow yet. Pierce is the unquestioned leader of the stopper unit and will be missed against the Atlanta Falcons today.
The Falcons will be down their best rushing weapon against the G-Men. Michael Turner will not play and Jerious Norwood is questionable even though he did practice on Friday. Jason Snelling should get the majority of the carries.
NYG is 7-point home fave against the Falcons today. The total is set at 46.
Another NFC East club will be missing a key defensive player on Sunday. The Washington Redskins say that All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is unlikely to play against the Dallas Cowboys due to a sore ankle.
The Skins are getting 11 points today with the total sitting at 41.5.
All odds provided by Betjamaica.com.
NBA writers are generous in nature. They are the people who decide the league MVP each year and they like to spread the love around.
If they followed the definition of the award (Most Valuable Player), Michael Jordan would have retired with at least a dozen golden figurines.
It only makes sense then that the smart money is on Dwyane Wade to take home this year’s honors. Wade was at the top of the leader board last season with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.
He enters this year as the lone player among the trio without a regular season MVP in his trophy case. If Wade puts up similar numbers to Bryant and James, the writers won’t be able to resist rewarding the Heat shooting guard.
“It’s his turn,” they’ll say.
It might be hard to dispute that argument at the end of the campaign too. Miami will finish with 45 to 48 wins with a roster full of dead weight outside of the Flash.
Dwyane is surrounded by a dope head small forward (Michael Beasley) and an ultra fragile center (Jermaine O’Neal). And those are his best two running mates.
Go grab Wade (+500 at Betjamaica.com) today and thank me at the end of the season.
Hey gang,
ESPN is reporting Daunte Culpepper will start for the Lions today against the Steelers. Rookie quarterback Matt Stafford's knee doesn't seem healthy enough to play. The Lions get 10.5 points today against Pittsburgh.
A New York Daily News story says that Eli Manning is "very likely" to start today against the Raiders barring any type of setback. The G-Men are 15.5-point home faves against the Raiders.
Pittsburgh won't get all-world safety Troy Polamalu back this week. RB Willie Parker won't play this week either. The Steelers give 10.5 points Sunday against the Lions.
Texans defensive end Mario Williams will be a game-time decision for Houston's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Houston gets 5.5 points at Zona today.
I'll keep updating today as the injury news comes down.
Last time I checked this was a running team. Carolina is leading or trailing by a one score the entire game and still the team finishes with more than twice as many pass plays to run plays.
Am I the only one who lost money on the Panthers Monday night who'll probably still be shaking his head tomorrow morning?
I mean... what the [insert f-bomb here]?!
DeAngelo Williams carries the ball 11 times for 64 yards and Jonathan Stewart gets just three touches? (That one hurt even more because I needed a big night from him to help my fantasy team).
And let's not forget you've got Jake "I like to share the ball with defensive backs" Delhomme under center... not Joe Montana.
The Clawless Cats have next week off but you can bet the bank I'll be finding their asses in Week 5.
So angry....
Betjamica.com should have the odds for Dallas at Denver sometime tomorrow morning.
Hey guys. ESPN's Michael Smith just reported that Wes Welker will not play today but Randy Moss will.
The Pats are 4-point home faves today against Atlanta.
The Seahawks are officially without starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck today. The Hawks are 2-point home dogs today.
The Eagles will be without starting running back Brian Westbrook. The Eagles are giving 9.5-points at home today against the Chiefs.
The Chiefs will not have No. 1 receiver Dwayne Bowe either.
I'll keep updating the big player injury news as it rolls out today.
Good luck today gang.