NFL Playoffs Week 1 Best Bet - If you could only play one game it would be...

[Dr. Jack]

Fill in your best bet! One play - only winners

[NightCap424]

Posted my ATL play but here is another one I would consider.....

Cincinnati Bengals +3 (+100)
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I really think Cincy's defense will show up. They have a legit pass rush and have done a good job containing some solid QBs this year. Cincy's offense is relatively balanced and I expect Dalton to throw underneath a lot to get their speedy WRs in space. For the even money value I like Cincy and 3 pts. Cincy has covered 5 of 6 games on the road this year and 7 of their last 8 overall. Plus, I think there is a little bit of a revenge factor for Cin here based on the ending of their previous match up this year. Houston is 2nd in total D but don't forget that Cincy is close behind at #7. Yates has managed 3 TDs and 3 INTs against the likes of ATL, Car, Indy, Ten, and Cincy. I just feel like Dalton is more disciplined at this point over Yates. Just my two cents....

[Jahred]

Broncos

classic ''us against the world" losing 3 games going into it. Capeable defense and somewhat capeable offense when they get the run going. Home field, altitude etc. Duberville and co should get off the ball pretty good and without mendenhallI can really see the Broncos comming out with a low scoring win.

[The Nac]

NYG -3

They won the biggest game of their season on the last week. They're not coming with a "we're happy to be here" mindset. These guys can stir up some noise, and at home no less. Falcons are good, but Eli's better than Ryan.

ATL 20 NYG 28

[LadyDawn]

Texans - 3

[tiodelagarza]

Texans -3

[JunkyardDog47]

Pitt-Denver Under 34.

Pitt is minus Mendenhall, and has a QB who walks like an 80 year old man. Their offense has put up 57 points in their last 4 games. Denver's offense consists of Devine Intervention, normally taking place in the 4th Quarter. I do not see a lot of scoring in this game.

[cptkirk321]

Houston -3

Cincinnati had a nice year but they beat up on the weaklings of the NFL and when they actually had to play teams(playoff type teams) they lost. Last time these two met in Cincinnati, Houston fumbled the ball 3 times and still managed to put up over 400 yards against this Bengals defense and that was minus AJ who was out. Daniels and Kevin Walter were able to be open all friggen day and with AJ back this week, and the running duo threat of Tate and Foster to run play action off Houston should be able to do the same if not more at home. Other side of the ball Cincinnati were not even able to break 300 yards at home against this Texans defense and with this game now back in what should be a friggen loud stadium I don't expect to see much more from this Bengals offense.

Cincinnati defense against teams this year that didn't make the playoffs 17 points against
Cincinnati defense against teams that are in the playoffs 24 points against

Cincinnati against teams that didn't make the playoffs 9-0
Cincinnati against teams that did make the playoffs 0-7

Expect to see a 10+ point win for the Texans this week.

[AllIDOisWINwinWIN]

Easy. Pitt -8 or NY -3.

Tebow sucks, sure Denver d, altitude etc, means that Pittsburgh will only score 17 pts, all big plays. Denver will prolly get fgs if they're lucky?

[bobby2]

Detroit/New Orleans over 59

[barryg]

Falcons-Giants over 47........

[Randle Pat McMurphy]

Pittsburgh -8

Only way Denver scores is if Pittsburgh turns the ball over and gives them a short field. Wont be any long Denver drives in this game.

Steelers will force at least 2 turnovers--if they are in Denver's end of the field, this one could get out of hand.

More comfortable with the side than the total as there could be some junk time scoring for both teams.

[mrhotpicks2]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

only winners

New Orleans ML

[Bisket]

denver

[aztriman]

Pittsburgh.

This team shows up for the playoffs. In Denver you have an unproven defense, with a borderline dysfunctional offense. The sucked pre-tebow and post-tebow they won a couple games as gifts (Mia and chi) while putting up only a couple decent performances against good teams (nyj and sd). Denver will be lucky to score more than 10 pts. I see a 27-10 game with the game not even being that close.