Expert NFL Sports Betting Picks and Predictions

The first two weeks are officially in the books and have started to tell us a few things about the teams that we cheer for. With that being said, it's only the third week and we have 14 games left for each team. What will happen towards the end of the season is still a mystery as we've seen some pretty crazy things already. So what should we expect in the third week of the season?

Tennessee vs. New York Jets (New York -2.5). This should be another tough game for the Titans. Even though they're obviously a pretty good team, they have started out 0-2 on the year. The Jets defense appears like they are for real under the tutelage of Rex Ryan. Mark Sanchez has also been great through two games, even managing to beat the Patriots already. Chris Johnson went off last week against Houston and made a lot of fantasy owners happy. Will he be able to keep it up?

Jacksonville vs. Houston (Houston -3.5). If Houston plays like it did against the Titans, the Jags really don't have a chance in this game. However, that's the reason they play the games out. Houston probably won't hit on all cylinders in the passing game like they did last week. The Jaguars had a nice contribution from Mike Sims-Walker last weekend and they hope he continues to grow into his role. It will be interesting to see if Matt Schaub can continue the blistering pace that he started last week.

Cleveland vs. Baltimore (Baltimore -13). According to the oddsmakers, this is the biggest mismatch of the week. However, just when you start to count out an underdog, thats when they start to surprise you. Therefore, the large spread should increase betting on the Cleveland side this week. If Baltimore keeps playing the way they have been, they will definitely win the game, but will they cover the huge spread?

New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay (New York -6.5). Eli Manning is definitely learning how to spread the ball around without Plaxico Burress by his side. On the other side of the ball Byron Leftwich is proving that he is still a capable player in his own right. The Bucs also have a good two-headed running attack with Derrick Ward and Cadillac Williams. Can the Bucs stop the vaunted ground game of the Giants though?

Washington vs. Detroit (Washington -6). Last week, the Redskins scared a lot of people by playing an extremely close game with the St. Louis Rams. They failed to cover then and many wonder whether they can do it this weekend. Their offense is anemic and they really don't have a quarterback. If Detroit plays like they did in the first half against the Vikings, they can surprise the Redskins.

Green Bay vs. St. Louis (Green Bay -6.5). As mentioned with the Redskins preview, the Rams battled hard with them last week. If Jackson can get it going on the ground again, this could be a closer game than people think. After a promising start against the Bears, the Packers defense took a step back against the Bengals. Can they go back in the right direction against the lowly Rams offense?

San Francisco vs. Minnesota (Minnesota -6.5). Although the Vikings sputtered in the first half against the Lions, they came on strong in the second half and put them away. If the Vikings can put it all together for a full game, they will handily whip the Niners. However, the Niners have quietly jumped out to a 2-0 record of their own. This should be a pretty good game.

Atlanta vs. New England (New England -4.5). The Patriots sputtered against the Jets last week and looked like a pretty mediocre team. They only put up 9 points which is pretty much unthinkable for the Patriots of old. On the other side, the Falcons have beat down the Dolphins and Panthers in their first two weeks. Tony G. is still doing damage to opposing defenses and they look like a legitimate offense. Expect a pretty close game in this one.

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati (Pittsburgh -4). The Bengals looked like a much improved team last week as they beat the Green Bay Packers. Carson Palmer looked better and Chad Ochocinco put up another good game. If they can keep improving, they will be a team to be reckoned with and might surprise the Steelers. The Steelers are coming off of a tough loss at the hands of Chicago and are looking to bounce back.

Denver vs. Oakland (Denver -1.5). This is one of the closest spreads of the week and for good reason. The Raiders are much improved over last season and the Broncos aren't really as good as their 2-0 record indicates. Will the McD era in Denver keep rolling along with another win? Or will the Raiders win back-to-back games for the first time this season?

Indianapolis vs. Arizona (Arizona -2.5). Arizona shut up a lot of the naysayers last week when they trounced the Jaguars. Many people believed that they were a fluke last year and Kurt Warner put an end to all of that talk with an amazing performance. This one should be interesting as it pits two of the best quarterbacks that have been in the league for a long time against each other. Look for a shootout in this one.

Carolina vs. Dallas (Dallas -9). Carolina has started out terribly in the first two games. They got blown out against Philly and then lost to the Falcons last week. While both of those teams are good, it's not a good sign that Carolina didn't even look competitive. Can Delhomme turn it around and stop turning the ball over? Dallas on the other hand is coming off of one of the most disappointing losses in quite some time at the hands of the Giants. If Romo can stop throwing interceptions, this could be a special team.

Chicago vs. Seattle (Chicago -1.5). The Bears look to continue on their promising win last week against the Steelers. Can they keep it going or will they be shut down by Seattle? The Seahawks might have to go with Seneca Wallace at quarterback. This isn't exactly an encouraging sign if you're a Seahawks fan. The Bears hope to get Matt Forte rolling on the ground again after two sub-par games.

New Orleans vs. Buffalo (New Orleans -6). Drew Brees has been completely out of this world the first two weeks of the season. He has tied an NFL record with 9 touchdown passes over the first two weeks of a season. They also get Pierre Thomas back at full strength this week which should help the ground game. T.O. found the endzone last week and the Bills looked a lot better. Can they keep the passing attack going against New Orleans?

Miami vs. San Diego (San Diego -5.5). This should be a pretty evenly matched game. The Dolphins controlled the clock against the Colts and still somehow managed to lose. They can run the ball and their defense is not bad. On the other side, the Chargers look to rebound after a loss to the Ravens. Will Phillip Rivers be able to bounce back?

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Dallas Cowboys New Stadium Opening in 2009

The Dallas Cowboys have a new home. A new stadium is under construction and should be ready to open for the 2009 season. It is an enormous and state of the art stadium which will seat approximately 80,000 but is expandable to 100,000 for major events. Some historical features of the Texas Stadium, which was the home of the Cowboys for 35 years, have been incorporated into the new design with the presence of a retractable roof.

Distinct arches span the length of the stadium and a hole in its roof will give the stadium an outdoor feel. The new stadium will also allow a 365-day entry with a Pro shop, Hall of Fame and ticket office. Video screens will also be provided on each side of the stadium for the viewing pleasure of the fans.

The hole in the roof which the Texas Stadium is known for is recreated in this new stadium in a subtle way by using a retractable dome. Nevertheless, it will still have the same environment as the Texas Stadium with the fame hole in the roof which is easily recognized by people around the world. The mechanism that makes the retractable roof open is the first of its kind in North America. The two bi-parting mechanized roof panels move by the rack and pinion system.

A sense of enormity can be viewed from the North since it clearly shows two structural steel arches which spans the entire 1,290 foot length of the stadium. The Dallas Cowboys New Stadium is the largest NFL venue built and it boast of the most impressive column-free room in the world, which reaches a quarter mile in length. To give you an idea of its size, the new stadium measures twice as long as the St. Louis Gateway Arch. More so, the Statue of Liberty can stand inside the domed structure completely.

Also seen from the North, two large media walls is seen on both sides. Each located above the North and South quadrant entries. It is also designed to be used as projection surfaces, fixed imagery, and video displays. A great thing about these media walls is that they can be seen from the roadways and parking lots. For fans tailgating in the immediate parking areas, these screens offer quality images for pre-game and post-game entertainment.

There is also an innovative element that we should watch out for in the new stadium and that is the center-hung video board. It hangs 110-feet above the field from the arches and it will stretch between the 20 yard lines. This just means that the sideline boards will span 60 yards and fans who are occupying the upper decks will have a larger than life game directly in front of them if they get tired of looking down at the field.

Certainly, there is a lot to look forward to in the Dallas Cowboys New Stadium. Pretty sure everyone can't wait to get the first feel of the Cowboys' new home.

Rick Grantham is an avid NFL fan. Most of Rick's articles focus on Dallas Cowboys Merchandise. Many articles are related to NFL Banners and other sports related topics. Rick is a contributing author to BooYah Village

Mini Football Helmet - Small And Perfect, Fits In Your Pocket

Mini football helmets make the ideal curio pieces in a home or office space which belongs to a sports lover. There are so many fans out there who enjoy collecting and displaying sports related memorabilia and collectibles, even the mini football helmets. For a person who is an ardent fan of the NFL, national Football leagues, he would give anything to own a helmet or a jersey worn by the player or that has their autograph on it. But for those, who cant afford those, but want a piece of the sport with them, these mini football helmets are a way of satisfying this urge. Since these helmets are small in size and don't occupy much space, they can be displayed anywhere. There are some fans who have these in their car, proudly showing off that they support that particular team. Also, the helmets are a genuine replica of the original ones that the players wear and so these are as valuable as the bigger helmets.

Off late there have been as spurt in the number of websites that have come up where sports memorabilia and items are available for sale. The sports enthusiasts can check them out, and make a purchase online and it will be delivered to their doorstep within couple of days. The helmets look exactly like the bigger ones, right down to the color and patterns. If you are an Arizona Cardinals fan, you will find that the small helmet has the same white color on it, with the eagle's picture printed on it. These helmets are made with the same material, polycarbonate shells that are used in making the players' helmets. And so they are as strong and sturdy and wont get damaged easily. The detailing on these is amazing because attention is paid from the coloring to the chin strap. Every helmet has a chin strap made of fine leather with an adjustable buckle at the end. There is no difference between these and their larger counterparts but for the size.

Some of the helmets available have an autograph by the player or might have a player's photo on them. So, if there are fans who like a particular player, they can pick up those helmets. These are a unique way of displaying one's loyalties towards the sports. In fact there are some companies which have begun making display cases for these mini football helmets. These are perfect as they prevent the helmet from getting dusty and helps keep the shine on longer. There are also display cases available for footballs, which is another common collectible item among sports fans. When a person visits the office or home of a sports fan, and he sees this mini football helmet sitting proudly in the mantle, he will develop new respect for the home owner. For a person to be in possession of a sports related product is something to be excited about and they will remember the game that helped their team win the championship.

Article written by Cassaundra Flores, owner of Sports Fan Store [http://www.skyfireproducts.com/servlet/the-NFL-Football/Categories], skyfireproducts.com.