NFL Week 7 Early Advanced 'Look-Ahead' Betting Lines: Pats favored by 4 vs Falcons

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NFL Week 7 Early Advanced 'Look-Ahead' Betting Lines: Pats favored by 4 vs Falcons

John Morgan

Week 7 is highlighted by a rematch of what was possibly the greatest championship game in pro sports history. The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots a week from Sunday night. The professional handicappers at the Westgate have listed the defending champs as four point favorites for the moment.

Since home field accounts for about a three point advantage on NFL betting lines, that means the Pats would be considered to be slightly (one point) better than Atlanta on a neutral field. That may come as a bit of a surprise to those who have witnessed the performance of New England’s defense this season. On the other hand the Falcons had issues to deal with as well after losing to Buffalo. In spite of extra time to recuperate after last week’s bye, Atlanta still had nine players on this week’s initial injury report. Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hamstring), defensive tackle Courtney Upshaw (ankle/knee), wide receiver Justin Hardy (illness) and kicker Matt Bryant (back) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) was limited, as was outside linebacker Vic Beasley. Atlanta’s premier pass rusher has missed the last two games with a hamstring strain/tear.

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[tasmlab]

Man, betting on this game has to be a total guess/shot in the dark. I guess that's what makes it gambling.

 

[FourierSeries]

What I'd like to know is - what are the odds Atlanta blows another 25 point lead?

 

[BobDigital]

Will be a great game. I just hope no injuries. Falcons are a good team. If the Pats beat the Jets and them that will go a long way to assure people the ship has righted itself. They are legit make no mistake.

 

[PatsGirl2011]

What I'd like to know is - what are the odds Atlanta blows another 25 point lead?

Doubt the Pats will stake them a 25 point lead again.

 

[obgod3]

I think the falcons game is a tough one for the pats unless the defense really starts clicking...

 

[kennyb]

That's amazing. Falcons should be favored by about 10. I'd bet huge money if i could on falcons with 4 points. I think they'll blow them out.

 

[oldrover]

Whatever the over is, take it.

 

[denverpatsfan]

I'll take the points to the bank...

 

[Bradyking12]

I think that game will show us where we are at compared to facing the Jets, hopefully by then our defense is in sync and Cooks is more in sync, I'm also dying that Dorsett clicks asap if he can him and Cooks will be deadly downfield with Gronk/Dola/Hogan and our backs it could be similar to '07 Patriots/'13 Broncos but Dorsett has to step up

Cooks
Dorsett (Think of him as a 2nd Cooks very similar)
Gronk
Amendola
Hogan
Burkhead (shown he can catch and run)
Allen (If he can sync, perfect I will give him the nickname ("The Alligator")
Our backs
D-Lew
J-Coca
Gillie The Kid
T-Rex
Mitchell (Money Makin Mitch, the real one sorry Bears QB) if he comes back
Honorable mention Slater The Dragon Slayer finally making JmD random deep bomb connection when we need it the most