Betting the Pass Line (Last Week: 3-2 Season: 3-2)

Saints (-1) at Eagles
Drew Brees amasses three hundred yards. He tosses three touchdowns. The Saints start 2-0.

Patriots at Jets (-3 ½)
Versus the Jets, Bill Belichick is 12-6. The Patriots will walk again.

Ravens at Chargers (-3)
A defensive exhibition. Via a minimal margin, the Chargers will win.

Steelers (-3) at Bears
Jay Cutler is infuriating. Brian Urlacher is injured. Bet the Steelers. Bet the beer fund.

Giants at Cowboys (-3)
Since 2004, the Giants have won seven contests. The Cowboys have won three contests. History screams the Giants. I never shush history.

Betting the Pass Line (Last Week: 3-2 Season: 6-4)

Georgia Tech at Miami (-5 ½)
From 2001-2004, Miami commenced each campaign 3-0. Tonight, their mystique is resurrected.

Nebraska at Virginia Tech (-5)
On September 5, Alabama defeated Virginia Tech 34-24. The Hokies must reintroduce themselves.

Cincinnati (Even) at Oregon State
If the Bearcats win, they should score an undefeated season.

Florida State at BYU (-7 ½)
The Seminoles earned their status with road victories. Since 2003, Florida State is merely 23-19.

Texas Tech (+17 ½) at Texas
Since 2000, Texas has outscored Texas Tech 43.0-28.5. Texas has won seven contests. Texas Tech has won two contests. The Longhorns will win. The Red Raiders will score.

GAME BALLS (NFL Edition)

Tom Brady (QB – Patriots): 39/53, 378 yards, 2 td
(Win: 25-24 vs. Bills)

Drew Brees (QB – Saints): 26/34, 358 yards, 6 td
(Win: 45-27 vs. Lions)

Joe Flacco (QB – Ravens): 26/43, 307 yards, 1 td
(Win: 38-24 vs. Chiefs)

Santonio Holmes (WR – Steelers): 9 receptions, 131 yards, 1 td
(Win: 13-10 vs. Titans)

Greg Jennings (WR – Packers): 6 receptions, 106 yards, 1 td
(Win: 21-15 vs. Bears)

Adrian Peterson (RB – Vikings): 25 carries, 180 yards, 3 td
(Win: 34-20 at Browns)

Tony Romo (QB – Cowboys): 16/27, 353 yards, 3 td
(Win: 34-21 at Buccaneers)

Reggie Wayne (WR – Colts): 10 receptions, 162 yards, 1 td
(Win: 14-12 vs. Jaguars)

GAME BALLS (College Football Edition)

Greg Alexander (QB – Hawaii): 26/36, 453 yards, 3 td
(Win: 38-20 at Washington State)

Jarrett Brown (QB – West Virginia): 24/31, 334 yards, 4 td
(Win: 35-20 vs. East Carolina)

John Clay (RB – Wisconsin): 21 carries, 143 yards, 1 td
(Win: 34-31 vs. Fresno State)

Nic Grigsby (RB – Arizona): 15 carries, 207 yards, 2 td
(Win: 34-17 vs. Northern Arizona)

Case Keenum (QB – Houston): 32/46, 366 yards, 3 td
(Win: 45-35 at Oklahoma State)

Zac Lee (QB – Nebraska): 27/35, 340 yards, 4 td
(Win: 38-9 vs. Arkansas State)

Dan LeFevour (QB – Central Michigan): 33/46, 328 yards, 3 td
(Win: 29-27 at Michigan State)

Dion Lewis (RB – Pittsburgh): 24 carries, 190 yards, 2 td
(Win: 54-27 at Buffalo)

Brandon Minor (RB – Michigan): 16 carries, 106 yards, 1 td
(Win: 38-34 vs. Notre Dame)

Aaron Opelt (QB – Toledo): 15/23, 319 yards, 4 td
(Win: 54-38 vs. Colorado)

Taylor Potts (QB – Texas Tech): 36/57, 456 yards, 7 td
(Win: 55-10 vs. Rice)

David Williams (RB – Virginia Tech): 12 carries, 164 yards, 3 td
(Win: 52-10 vs. Marshall)

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