NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap, News, and Notes
The 2010 NFL preseason betting campaign wrapped up its first week of play on Monday night. The recap for several teams isn’t a pretty one, as is usually the case for the opening game of the year. But here at Bang the Book, we’ve got you covered for all of the most important news and notes from around the NFL.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview: New York Giants vs. New York Jets
How else could New Meadowlands Stadium open than this! The New York Jets and New York Giants are co-tenants of the new Taj Mahal like stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and they’ll battle it out in their first NFL preseason betting battle of the 2010 season on Monday Night Football.
2010 NFL Betting: NFC East Preview and Predictions
Preview of the NFC East on the 2010 NFL betting lines.
Is Eli Manning worth all the money?
The big news over the last couple of days is the new contract that was signed by Eli Manning. Eli has agreed to a new six-year, $97-million contract extension with the New York Giants that will make him the highest-paid player in the NFL, with an average salary of roughly $15.3 million. Now I can’t [...]
Stallworth gets punished, who wants Plaxico, and no love for McHale!
The sports world always gives me plenty of things to rant about but this week they have gone the extra mile. This week I rant about Donte Stallworth and the commissioner, Plaxico Burress, and while Twitter is changing the sports world. It was announced today that NFL Commissioner Roger Godell will do what the justice [...]
Divisional Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Pick
Two NFC East rivals are scheduled to battle for the 3rd time this season when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to take on the New York Giants. Both earlier match-ups were decided by less than a touchdown with each time scoring a victory once. However, this game will be much bigger than the previous two battles considering the winner this time will move on to play in the NFC Championship.
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants Pick and Preview
The NFC home field advantage will be determined this Sunday night one two of the best teams in the conference meet in an epic grudge match. The Carolina Panthers and New York Giants both have the best records in the NFC at 11-3. Each team is one win away from claiming home field advantage throughout the playoffs and you can expect to see a great game this Sunday night.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys Pick and Preview
The New York Giants have already clinched the NFC East and they look to earn the right for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Giants have a first round bye in the playoffs and they play a Dallas Cowboys team that is in dire need of a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Cowboys are in a battle for perhaps the final wildcard position in the NFC and a loss would really hurt their chances. The Giants were upset last week by the Eagles and are ready to bounce back against the hungry Cowboys.
New York Giants at Washington Redskins Pick and Preview
The Washington Redskins will try and slow down the NFL’s best team as they host the New York Giants on Sunday. There was little doubt among most people who the best team in the NFL was even before Tennessee lost last week. Now there is no debate. The Giants hold a three-game lead over Washington and Dallas in the NFC East and a two game lead over Tampa Bay and Carolina for home field advantage in the NFC.
New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals Pick and Preview
Two teams that are almost assuredly headed for the playoffs meet on Sunday as the Arizona Cardinals host the New York Giants. New York is running away with the NFC East while the Cardinals have virtually clinched the NFC West. Both teams come into the game on a roll as the Giants routed Baltimore last week for their fifth straight win while Arizona took out Seattle. The Giants come into the game with the NFL’s best running attack while the Cardinals have the league’s second best passing attack.