4* Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta vs. NY Giants, 01/08/2012 13:00 EDT, Score: 2 - 24

Money Line: +143 Atlanta

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

Taking the FALCONS here. Just like yesterday's play on Texans, I was leaning NYG all week here. Giants generate pressure on a QB, no doubt. Falcons have looked shaky yes. I will throw out the 'dome' team factor here. The weather is great at Giants Stadium. I guess people forget that this was a 13 win team last year. They have lost to the Packers and Saints 5 times in the last 2 years. (9 Total loses.. Last year losses to Phi and Pitt, this year Texans and TB) With the exception of that TB loss this year, those are pretty good clubs. I will tell you this. I can't get a handle on the Giants. They are like a yo-yo. Up down, playing well, playing bad. But when I hear some of their players talk about Super Bowl and Super Bowl talent.. Hmm. Then you have a guy on NYG calling the Falcons dirty. I will take the disrespected Dirty Birds here. Eli has had a great season, but I have seen him throw some clunkers at home. Seahawks game anyone? Redskins. (twice). How about losing to Vince Young? 4* ATLANTA FALCONS