RSSNFL 2009 Week 12: Picks & Selections
J. McCarthy
2009 NFL Week 12 LATEST LINE
Oakland is just 5-12 vs. the spread its last 17 games following a win against the spread. Dallas is a solid 13-5 vs. the spread its last 18 games on Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys are also a very solid 24-10-1 vs. the spread at home after scoring 14 points or less and 24-12 vs. the spread after winning by 3 points or less. Take Dallas -13 1/2 for another Best Bet winner.
| Favorite | Points | Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| Source: J. McCarthy | ||
| Green Bay | 11 (48) | DETROIT |
| DALLAS | 13 1/2 (40) | Oakland |
| NY Giants | 6 (42) | DENVER |
| Indianapolis | 3 (49) | HOUSTON |
| CINCINNATI | 14 (38) | Cleveland |
| MINNESOTA | 11 (47) | Chicago |
| PHILADELPHIA | 9 (41) | Washington |
| Miami | 3(40) | BUFFALO |
| TENNESSEE | 2 (47) | Arizona |
| Seattle | 3(42) | ST. LOUIS |
| ATLANTA | 12 1/2 (46) | Tampa Bay |
| NY JETS | 3 (41) | Carolina |
| SAN FRANCISCO | 3 (42) | Jacksonville |
| SAN DIEGO | 13 1/2 (45) | Kansas City |
| BALTIMORE | 1 (40) | Pittsburgh |
| NEW ORLEANS | 2 (56) | New England |
Patriots and Colts Renew Rivalry
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The second half of the NFL season gets underway this week and the race to the playoffs is on. Two teams – the Indianapolis Colts (8-0) and New Orleans Saints (8-0) – remain undefeated, marking the first time since 1990 (New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers) that the league has had a pair of 8-0 teams.
Halfway Home AFC Midseason Projections
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AFC's Reliable Rookies
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NFL coaches often preach patience, especially with rookies. Making the transition from college to pro can be just as demanding mentally as it is physically, but year after year, rookies across the NFL emerge as key contributors. A look at a few of the notable 2009 AFC rookies
Rookie Wide Receivers Making Impact in NFC
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As the NFL 2009 season approaches the halfway point, rookies around the league are making their mark. In the NFC, four rookie wide receivers – Minnesota's PERCY HARVIN, Chicago's JOHNNY KNOX, Philadelphia's JEREMY MACLIN and the New York Giants' HAKEEM NICKS – have quickly adapted to the NFL, making significant contributions to their teams.
Talent & Athleticism Changing Game at Safety Position
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Execution is Key in Short-Yardage Situation
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Every inch is earned in the NFL and a physical rushing attack is required to excel in short-yardage situations. NFL Network analyst and former All-Star running back Marshall Faulk knows the importance of executing on short-yardage opportunities. Faulk totaled 12,279 career rushing yards in 13 NFL seasons (1994-2006) and says finishing on short-yardage opportunities can be the difference in a team being a pretender or contender.
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