4* Non-Conference Game of the Week on Atlanta Falcons -1

Atlanta vs. Kansas City, 09/09/2012 13:00 EDT, Score: 40 - 24

Point Spread: -1/-120 Atlanta

Sportsbook: Intertops

Result: Win

4* Non-Conference Game of the Week on Atlanta Falcons -1
The Falcons represent the best non-conference investment this week. They are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 season openers, and they have been rock solid when laying points. Under coach Smith, they are 24-13 ATS as a favorite, winning by an average score of 26.1 to 17.5 in this situation.

Atlanta has a dangerous offense with Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Roddy White, Julio Jone and Tony Gonzalez. Look around the league, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better group of skill players on one team.

Tamba Hali's suspension really hurts Kansas City. He had 12.5 sacks last season, and I expect Ryan to have plenty of time to throw without him rushing. Take the Falcons.