Falcons and Lions Talk Turkey ?
Atlanta dropped to 6-4 (SU) and 5-5 (ATS) after losing in consecutive weeks for the first time all season. This mini-slump can mainly be attributed to turnovers and penalties, as the soaring Falcons offense managed 52 points in the two setbacks. Atlanta still boasts the NFL?s top overland attack pounding out an eye-opening 176.2 rushing yards per game.
Even though the overmatched Paper Lions offense has been outgained in 7 of 10 games this season, their tandem of DT Wilkinson and DT Rogers might be what the doctored ordered against one dimensional Atlanta. After all, the run-stuffing duo spearhead a Detroit run defense permitting just 82.4 yards (!!!) on 3.4 yards per carry when at Ford Field this season.
This is a large reason why the Lions have scratched out an enviable 4-1 (ATS) mark in their last five home games And who can argue with the magic of the Motor City on Thanksgiving Day, where the host has won and covered seven of their last eleven.
Surging Broncos a Burr in Cowboys Saddle?
The second installment of Turkey Day?s double header matches the Broncos and Cowboys from ?Big D?.
Denver grounded the Jets 27-0 in its latest game, which improved the Orange Ponies to an in the green 8-1 (SU) and 7-2-1 (ATS) their past nine on the board.
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