Bet on NFL Football Team Detroit Lions

In the past couple of days, I’ve been reading NFL articles and statistics to get myself prepared on the new NFL season. And one thing caught my attention - almost every expert says that Detroit Lions is the team to bet on NFL football this season. Expert says that Detroit Lions can finish third or higher this season. As for me, I predict they will come at first and take home the Superbowl championship. Since there is a need to back up that statement, here are some facts that will tell why Detroit Lions are the team to bet on NFL football this 2012 season.

Key One:  Matthew Stafford - He may not show it, but I'm betting he's pretty ticked off at Ron Jaworski at being ranked the 14th best QB in the NFL after having such a great season last year.  5,038 yards, 41 TD against 16 INT's and a passer rating of 97.2.  How that doesn't at least get him into the top 10 is beyond me. So Mr. Stafford will be having some serious motivational factors thanks to Jaworski.  Granted, Jaws did admit Stafford is an elite top-10 QB and the main reason for ranking him 14th was due to injury and durability.  So an equal or better season by Stafford is in the cards for 2012.

Key Two: Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson, Titus Young, Brandon Pettigrew, Tony Scheffler & Ryan Broyles. So many weapons. Which is what you want to give your top-10 elite QB, right?  Granted, Calvin Johnson is the undisputed star of this squad and the only receiver to break the 1,000 yard barrier (1,690).  But lets look at the yards per catch for each of these players: Johnson (17.5), Scheffler (13.3), Young (12.6), Burleson (10.4), Pettigrew (9.4) and Ryan Broyles averaged 13.1 yards per catch. Average that out for the players listed, that's a collective 12.7 yards per catch. Impressive!

Key Three: Defense - No one can argue against the fact that the Lions defensive line is one of the best in the NFL.  In the last two years, they have made significant strides in overall improvement.  Pair that with a year of experience and maturity, and I suspect the D-line will rise above all the negativity from last year and the offseason and put together a season for the ages. The line backing corp and the secondary are still issues, though. Detroit's linebackers did improve last year with the addition of Stephen Tulloch.  But the playoff loss against the Saints exposed how poorly the linebackers played against the pass.  Gone are Eric Wright and Aaron Berry.  And outside of Louis Delmas and Chris Houston, most of the secondary are second- and third-tier players.  But then again, if they can find a way to play as a unit and forget about trying to play for stats, perhaps they can surprise a lot of teams.

Some expert says that the Packers and the Bears are strong contenders too this year. But I still believe in the Detroit Lions and it is the team I will bet on NFL football this year. I believe they have made solid improvements.  I also think that all the negativity that surrounds this team will pull them together, and if head coach Jim Schwartz is any kind of coach, he'll get them in an "us against the world" mentality. Let’s give a cheer for our Lions!

NFL Trends And How It Affects The NFL Betting World

The National Football League has never been more compelling. This year, there had been many changes that makes the game more exciting but riskier. What does this all mean for the NFL betting world? It means a drastically revised strategy heading into this year’s NFL season. Training camps are now kicking into high gear, and drafts are quickly approaching. Here's all you need to know about recent NFL trends and how they will affect the world of NFL betting.

Running Back by Committee

It used to be common knowledge: Running Backs were the most prized possessions of bettors, and thus, selections of elite runners would dominate the early rounds of drafts.  Now? Elite quarterbacking has shown to be far more valuable to bettors looking for consistent sources of points week after week. The logic is simple: Quarterbacks don't share touches and running backs do. In a league that has become so quarterback-centric, players like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Drew Brees have become the hottest fantasy commodities. Looking around the NFL it's hard not to notice that a majority of teams are dominated by the dreaded running back by committee. Of the 32 NFL teams, very few have the treasured feature backs that bettors can count on to.

Emphasis on Tight Ends

As NFL passing games continue to evolve, so will the role of the tight end. The 2011 season saw two tight ends in particular really step up and single-handedly win owners championships. Both Rob Gronkowski and

Jimmy Graham were off the charts in 2011, finishing sixth and seventh respectively in receiving yards amongst all receivers and tight ends. Gronkowski (1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns) and Graham (1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns) were both aided by stellar quarterback play, but they also represent the future of NFL tight ends. As the position continues to change, I think it's quite likely that we will see more receiver-tight end hybrids who are comfortable lining up not only on the line, but on the outside and in the slot, where they will be capable of producing greater yardage and touchdown totals.

Depth at the Quarterback Position

Running backs are becoming more obsolete and tight ends are emerging as great new weapons. The reason is clear: Elite quarterback play has taken over the NFL. Now, more than ever, we're seeing a league that is dominated by signal callers, and not just a few of them. There's depth at the quarterback position, which is great news for bettors. In 2011, we saw three quarterbacks top 5,000 yards (Drew Brees, Tom Brady and

Matthew Stafford) and seven others top 4,000. Both Eli Manning and Aaron Rodgers narrowly missed out on the 5,000 yard mark, and are certainly candidates to top the impressive feat in 2012.

These NFL trends will surely affect the way you bet on this season’s NFL. So start checking out your system and strategies again and win your NFL betting the right way.

NFL Football Betting Week 1 ‘Unders’ to Start the Year

Here are five early ‘unders’ so you can have something to chew on immediately, as point spreads and totals are out of Week 1 of the NFL regular season.

We remain in the dog days of summer and the 2012 NFL regular season will not begin until Wednesday. September 5th, but Week 1 point spreads and totals has been released at several Sports book sites and it is never too early to take a look and seek some value.

This week, we look into totals and especially the ‘unders’. Just like in many sports, the defense is usually ahead of the offense in the early stages of the season, and yet the bookmakers still tend to pad the totals upward a tad with the general public loving the bet the ‘over’ on just about every game and that tends to oftentimes give the ‘under’ result.

To wit, the ‘under’ is 315-299-8 during the month of September in the last 12 seasons starting with 2000 based on the closing lines at Pinnacle, which is a slight bias but a bias nonetheless, and the ‘under’ is a more pronounced 105-84-1, 55.6 percent in Week 1 during that time, which makes sense since opening week should be when the disparity between the defenses and the offenses is the greatest.

Yes, all of this went out the window last season when the ‘over’ went an amazing 13-3 in Week 1 and 29-18-1, 61.7 percent during September, but we see that as variance and expect a return to normalcy this year. After all, just two years ago the ‘under’ went 11-4-1 in Week 1, so last season was probably just a blip.

So we analyzed all the Week 1 games this season based on the early information we have on hand and we came up with the followed five NFL picks based on the current lines found in several online sports book sites that we feel will keep the early ‘under’ trend alive and kicking til next season.

Jaguars, Vikings ‘under’ 38:

This is perhaps the ugliest matchup of opening weekend as both of these teams have a chance to finish with the worst record in the NFL betting by the end of the year. The Vikings have been dealing with some off-the-field drama in the off season with Adrian Peterson getting arrested in a nightclub and Percy Harvin asking to be traded, but in matters on the field, the whole Peterson situation is a mess.

On the other hand, Minnesota will have a hard time scoring points without Peterson’s services and on one hand, Peterson is also at risk getting more injured and suffering some permanent damage if he comes back too soon. Speaking of having trouble scoring points, the Jaguars averaged 15.2 points per game last season and that was with Maurice Jones-Drew running wild for over 1600 yards on a nice 4.7 yards per carry. Jones Drew is still involved in a contract squabble and the Jacksonville offense would be totally lost if he is not in uniform by Week 1. If he does sign and show up, as we expect, then the offense will go primarily through him anyway which is still conducive to a low scoring game with the Jags running so much clock. Jacksonville seems to have no choice other than that game plan as it has committed to a quarterback in Blaine Gabbert that seems to close his eyes whenever a defender comes close to hitting him.

Dolphins, Texans ‘under 431/2:

It’s amazing how the Texans manage to become the NFL’s leading in total defense by almost 60 yards per game while they had the worst defense two years ago and it’s all thanks to Wade Phillips, their defensive coordinator.


That defense was so good that it did not get noticeably worse after losing Mario Williams for the season to a torn pectoral in October, so the fact that Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills may not be that great a concern.
Let’s look at their offense, QB Matt Schaub and wide receiver Andre Johnson are both back after missing time with injuries last year, but while Johnson is one of the best receivers in all of football, we feel that the rest of the Houston receiving corps is overrated, so the Miami secondary will in all likelihood blanket Andre at every chance.

The Texans can still run the ball really well through as Arian Foster might be the best running back in the league and back-up Ben Tate would be a starter on a lot of teams.

The under was 10-6 in Houston last season because the Texans run so well and play great defense.


The Dolphins will have a hard time scoring, their offense was weak last year to begin with while ranking 20th in the NFL in points scored and they proceeded to trade away their only offensive home run threat in Brandon Marshall for some draft picks.


Your NFL football betting year will definitely be one of the best kicks so don’t miss it for anything.

NFL Betting? Forget Betting on Totals

Putting your bet on NFL games (or any kinds of sport) is easy, but winning is another thing. You need to research and do your assignments, read, take down notes and read again. And to worsen things more, there are thousands of websites or tips out there that publish some crap tips that and hopes that some bettors fall for it. I have noticed some websites that claim they use NFL totals to win big. At first, I wanted to see if these lofty claims that only “betting on NFL totals is the way to go” is valid. I know many people who only bet on NFL totals and never pick a side. I also know many people who are habitual losers, doing just that.
In order to present any real evidence that betting on totals in NFL games can give a sports bettor an edge, I examined the NFL totals for the last 15 years of play and this is what I found.

There is simply no betting edge when it comes to betting on totals in the NFL. The best edge I was able to capitalize on in my testing was a road team that plays on grass normally which travels to an artificial turf team. But, that road team has to be the favorite in the game, and the results only had under 30 situations that occurred in the past 15 years. Although the win rate was a nice 58.8% edge, the testing was far to small to prove reliable to bet on.

One other edge I noticed in my testing had an over 60% winning rate, but it involved the actual temperature of the NFL games at time of kickoff. I was able to decipher that going "Over" the total of an NFL game if a few things line up awarded bettors big time. It is a simple formula that you can get by visiting my website at link below.

As you can see there is potential for some scenarios too take advantage of, but overall, betting NFL totals are very useless when it comes to finding a legitimate edge that works. There are tons of ways to find an edge in most lines that the odds-maker post when it comes to picking a team, but from my testing NFL totals, I was unable to find a betting edge that stood the test of time. More importantly, most of the testing results were not able to sustain a 50% winning edge, and that my friends will crush your bank quickly.

When it comes to NFL betting totals, do yourself – and more importantly your bank - a huge favor, and stick to betting on NFL sides or other types of NFL bets only. If you are betting on NFL Totals and plan on winning money this year, think again! I wasn't able to find even the slightest advantage for betting NFL Totals. I am now convinced that all these hypes on Total bets might be just a plot of bookies to take money out of you. The real key to winning NFL bets is to research your facts thoroughly and choose any kind of NFL betting type – except Totals.

NFL Football Betting Week 1 ‘Unders’ to Start the Year

Here are five early ‘unders’ so you can have something to chew on immediately, as point spreads and totals are out of Week 1 of the NFL regular season.

We remain in the dog days of summer and the 2012 NFL regular season will not begin until Wednesday. September 5th, but Week 1 point spreads and totals has been released at several Sports book sites and it is never too early to take a look and seek some value.

This week, we look into totals and especially the ‘unders’. Just like in many sports, the defense is usually ahead of the offense in the early stages of the season, and yet the bookmakers still tend to pad the totals upward a tad with the general public loving the bet the ‘over’ on just about every game and that tends to oftentimes give the ‘under’ result.

To wit, the ‘under’ is 315-299-8 during the month of September in the last 12 seasons starting with 2000 based on the closing lines at Pinnacle, which is a slight bias but a bias nonetheless, and the ‘under’ is a more pronounced 105-84-1, 55.6 percent in Week 1 during that time, which makes sense since opening week should be when the disparity between the defenses and the offenses is the greatest.

Yes, all of this went out the window last season when the ‘over’ went an amazing 13-3 in Week 1 and 29-18-1, 61.7 percent during September, but we see that as variance and expect a return to normalcy this year. After all, just two years ago the ‘under’ went 11-4-1 in Week 1, so last season was probably just a blip.

So we analyzed all the Week 1 games this season based on the early information we have on hand and we came up with the followed five NFL picks based on the current lines found in several online sports book sites that we feel will keep the early ‘under’ trend alive and kicking til next season.

Jaguars, Vikings ‘under’ 38:

This is perhaps the ugliest matchup of opening weekend as both of these teams have a chance to finish with the worst record in the NFL betting by the end of the year. The Vikings have been dealing with some off-the-field drama in the off season with Adrian Peterson getting arrested in a nightclub and Percy Harvin asking to be traded, but in matters on the field, the whole Peterson situation is a mess.

On the other hand, Minnesota will have a hard time scoring points without Peterson’s services and on one hand, Peterson is also at risk getting more injured and suffering some permanent damage if he comes back too soon. Speaking of having trouble scoring points, the Jaguars averaged 15.2 points per game last season and that was with Maurice Jones-Drew running wild for over 1600 yards on a nice 4.7 yards per carry. Jones Drew is still involved in a contract squabble and the Jacksonville offense would be totally lost if he is not in uniform by Week 1. If he does sign and show up, as we expect, then the offense will go primarily through him anyway which is still conducive to a low scoring game with the Jags running so much clock. Jacksonville seems to have no choice other than that game plan as it has committed to a quarterback in Blaine Gabbert that seems to close his eyes whenever a defender comes close to hitting him.

Dolphins, Texans ‘under 431/2:

It’s amazing how the Texans manage to become the NFL’s leading in total defense by almost 60 yards per game while they had the worst defense two years ago and it’s all thanks to Wade Phillips, their defensive coordinator.


That defense was so good that it did not get noticeably worse after losing Mario Williams for the season to a torn pectoral in October, so the fact that Williams signed with the Buffalo Bills may not be that great a concern.
Let’s look at their offense, QB Matt Schaub and wide receiver Andre Johnson are both back after missing time with injuries last year, but while Johnson is one of the best receivers in all of football, we feel that the rest of the Houston receiving corps is overrated, so the Miami secondary will in all likelihood blanket Andre at every chance.

The Texans can still run the ball really well through as Arian Foster might be the best running back in the league and back-up Ben Tate would be a starter on a lot of teams.

The under was 10-6 in Houston last season because the Texans run so well and play great defense.


The Dolphins will have a hard time scoring, their offense was weak last year to begin with while ranking 20th in the NFL in points scored and they proceeded to trade away their only offensive home run threat in Brandon Marshall for some draft picks.


Your NFL football betting year will definitely be one of the best kicks so don’t miss it for anything.

My NFL Betting Advice To Win Those Bucks

Looking for truly proven NFL betting tips can be quite hard for beginners. This is because everybody seems to already have their own NFL betting system that they swear by. And many bettors seem to be out and open with it, proclaiming it in their blogs, forums and just about everywhere in the internet in all caps. Don’t be fooled though, if these people were as good as they claim to be at predicting the outcome of the game, they wouldn't be spending their time in some forums shouting how great they are and spreading their betting system to everyone. What you need are some legitimate NFL betting tips that can help you become more successful and make better decisions when your money is on the line. I wrote this article just to inform bettors like me and potentially increase their income. You might or might not believe me, it’s up to you. But hopefully this will help you along the way.

Does Home Team Wins All The Time?

As you should know by now, the home team in the NFL automatically gets three points in their favor towards the spread. This is there to account for the home field advantage prevalent in the NFL. From the crowd, to playing in the friendly confines of your own stadium and other factors, playing at home certainly increases a team's chances of winnings.

But don't fall for the trap and automatically pick the home team who is favored by a few points. Consider that if the home team is favored by 1 point, if the teams were playing in the other team's stadium, that same team would by an underdog by 5 points. Some teams don't live up to expectations at home and falter under being the favorite. Other teams thrive on playing on the road and silencing the home team's crowd.

Therefore, you should worry less about home and away and more about the recent history between the two teams. Division rivalries tend to make all of the classic NFL betting strategies you have heard of as wasted rhetoric. Anything can happen in a divisional game, and you should look back at least three years or so to see who has been winning and where the teams have been winning. Divisional opponents can easily go on multiple season stretches of domination against one another, and at the same time can go years and years splitting the series every time. There's no rule for every game, it's about looking at the individual match up to see what the trend has been.

My Best NFL Betting Tip

There are also many NFL betting strategies that discuss how to pick the Over/Under for a particular game. Again, one of the best NFL betting tips I can give is to worry less about the "tried and true" rules and more about the teams themselves. You can quickly average out a team's point for and against to see if it beats the Over/Under, but you're just selling yourself short. You should be taking other things into consideration such as quality of opponents that resulted in those point totals, weather conditions, team match ups and so forth. You also have to consider player injuries and how the teams did in previous weeks to see if they may be complacent or hungry.

Each NFL game is inherently different and you can't generalize across the board for each and every one. The key is to take the general advice and put it together with research. If you understand this then your NFL betting experience will be on its top form I no time.

Media Does Harm On NFL Betting

In this world where technology reigns, words spread faster than fire. And in the sports world, the media tends to cover sports events quite thoroughly, especially NFL. Being US’s favorite sport to watch, all the paparazzo’s eyes are on NFL – from both a betting and a non-betting standpoint. If you are planning to do NFL betting, then you must remember that the information that the media gives you is essential to your NFL betting success.
That said, there is also a TON of NFL media coverage that does more harm than good to the average bettor. NFL analysts in the newspapers and on ESPN can break everything down including the West Coast Offense, zone blitzing, and nickel and dime packages. They can analyze what has happened in the past and pin statistics to it.
Hearing all these stats and theories can be intimidating to the beginning better, especially if he or she does not really understand football. What the beginning bettor does not realize, is that is one thing to interpret past results and quite another to predict the future. TV analysts are spectacular and reporting the past but handicappers must predict the future.
Additionally, beginning sports bettors are also often thrown when an analysts makes a pick that goes against theirs. They tend to question their pick and go with the analyst instead. This is not a profitable way to do things. This is precisely why I recommend beginners use a system that tells them exactly what type of bet to take and no others. Then there is no guessing, no analyzing, and no indecision. You will make only these kinds of picks and no others.
The coverage of the NFL is so thorough that there is pretty much no stone left unturned. And now with the prevalence of the internet, the information is available for anyone and everyone. And because everyone has access to pretty much the same information, I shy away from basing my picks off what the analysts say. There are very few analysts whose opinions I respect week in and week out. And this will be the key to your success.
Remember not to be fully loaded with information that the media and the internet give you. Choose a few sites/analyst that you can trust and had already been tested and base your NFL betting picks there and NOT the fundamental analysis of ESPN analysts or other overloaded media channels. Just stick to the system.

Ways To Bet On NFL Football Today

The surveys and polls had spoken: NFL is America’s favorite sports to watch and wager on. According to statistics NFL is awaited by many 9 out of 10 sports minded Americans every season to cheer their team and bet on them. And I can see why. The National Football League is famous not only for the game itself, but also to the kinds of bet you can do in NFL. In NFL, making bets does not mean watching a game and placing money on your favorite team's head alone. There are different approaches in making bets, and this is what this article is all about. Here are some ways to bet on NFL football and I suggest you try each one today because it is very exciting and can also be very profitable.

-    Straight bet, wherein you can bet on your favorite team, and win if they meet the condition required after the game. If you place wager, for example, on Team A on a -6 to beat +6, this will mean that Team A must win at least 7 points greater than Team B. If they win less than the required points, you will have to get your money back. Of course, you will lose if Team B won over Team A.

-    Halftime Wagers, on the other hand, refers to where you place your wages according to the first half or the second half. The wager will be according to the score of the half time period, as specified in the regulations.

-    The Teasers, wherein two or more teams are placed in one wager, and the point spread is adjusted to your favor. The wager will depend on the number of points made and the teams selected. Usually, a tie or a no action often results to return of your money to your account.

-    Future wager is the one most commonly adapted by every football enthusiasts. In this case, people will place bets on a game booked in the near future. It will usually depend on who will be victorious at the end of the game. The total number of victories throughout the season is also a factor considered in making bets under this type of wager.

There are lots of strategies you can use to bet on NFL football and to enjoy the different types of bet you can do in NFL, There is what you call the football betting lines that can help you decide further. But in the end, after all the premises considered, it is still up to you to decide who you will root for. But always remember that the strategies are good guides that will help you make your chances of winning big. Use these available resources to your advantage. Most of all never let yourself be blinded by one team alone. Always open yourself to all possibilities, for Football is a very unpredictable game; nothing is definite until the exact time comes.

Ways To Bet on NFL Football

NFL betting might be a complicated game to bet on, because there are so many different types of bet! But complicated as it is, it is the perfect goldmine that expert bettors get money. But for beginners, it's easy to get confused, so here's the low down on the four most popular types to bet on NFL football.

The Moneyline

Moneyline NFL betting eliminates the pointspread so you're now simply choosing a winner. Even if the winner only wins by a single point, you still win your bet. Moneyline betting can be more risky than pointspread betting, as you generally have to wager more to win more, since the odds are reduced, but, on the other hand, if you bet sensibly you can produce a stable win-rate with your NFL bets.

Totals

NFL betting isn't always about a winner, as we'll see in this type of bet. Here you're not betting on one NFL team or the other, but instead betting on the total performance of both teams, and the total amount of points they'll score together. You can choose whether or not the total score will be over or under a given total, and although your odds will generally be pretty slim, these bets can supplement your income well if you pick the right ones. Watch out for totals though, they're very unpredictable. Some games are absolute scorchers with huge amounts of points, while some are complete duds.

The Point Spread

The most common type of NFL betting, here you basically decide which team you think will win, and by how many points. Sports books will offer your various bets at different levels of odds based on the amount you think your team will win by, and at varying levels of risk. When the game is finished, you add on or subtract the pointspread given by the sportsbook from the actual score, and if your team still won (or lost, depending on which way you're betting), you win the bet. This sounds complicated, but is based on the idea that the public will generally side with the favourite. This isn't always the case though, as I'm sure you're aware - the favorite doesn't always win! Anyway, if pointspread betting sounds a bit complicated, try the next type of NFL bet.

Parlays

“Parlays” These are ultra low risk, ultra high payout NFL bets which won't win very often, but when they do, you cash in. Basically, you bet on NFL football together - that might be a series of wins, losses, or a combination of all the NFL betting types above. While each individual bet might be a low-risk bet with a high chance of winning, to correctly predict the outcome of a series of 10 or more events is very low-chance indeed, and so comes with huge odds. You can bet $1, and pass the winnings through to the next bet each time. If all 10 bets win, you're set to make a fortune. These bets can be a fun aside to your regular sports and NFL betting.

NFL Football Trends To Watch Out This Year

The 2012 NFL season is already upon us, fans had been waiting for the football season for like forever. There are teams that are sure to rise and those that will regress. There are also players who will begin to determine their legacy and others who might legitimize theirs. No matter what NFL football team you will be betting on, these trends will probably show up in this year’s season and will be what we will always talk about.

The Continued Proliferation of the Passing Game

Woody Hayes and Darrell Royal would not have survived in today's NFL. The mantra that "three things happen when you throw the ball and two of them are bad" is no longer applicable. Besides completions, incompletions, and interceptions, passing plays now often result in roughing the passer calls and pass interference flags. There is little reason for coaches to throttle back the passing attack with those types of odds. The game has evolved into a pass-happy version that lights up scoreboards and keeps fans on their toes. As Kevin Seifert thoroughly explained, passing stats have been steadily rising for the past 25 years. In 2011 alone, three quarterbacks broke the 5,000-yard barrier which had only been accomplished by Dan Marino.

The Evolution of Cam Newton

Cam Newton set NFL secondaries on fire to begin the 2011 season. Then defensive coordinators figured out how to stop him. In his last six games, he averaged less than 200 yards passing after debuting with a pair of 400-plus efforts. But the kid with the charismatic smile will be all right. His skill set is phenomenal. He demonstrated that he has the accuracy and touch to make every throw necessary and a couple that seemed previously unimaginable. Now that he has been given a full offseason to hone his game, teams will find a much-improved quarterback when they face the Carolina Panthers.

A Boom-or-Bust Season for Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan has enjoyed a steady yet unspectacular career. His numbers certainly put him in the top half of the NFL's quarterbacks, but it's time to determine his ceiling. Besides his rookie season, Ryan has had trouble getting things going in the playoffs. To be fair, the team's deficiencies along the offensive line didn't help matters. But that explanation will only work for so long for the former third-overall pick. With weapons like Julio Jones, Roddy White and Jacquizz Rodgers, the time has come for Ryan to either ascend to the elite or settle in as good but not great quarterback.

The Ascension of the NFC North

The NFL will revolve around the Midwest in 2012. The Green Bay Packers are one of the league's elite teams, and the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears are quickly approaching the same status. The Bears injected quality receiving talent into a team that was primed for a playoff spot before injuries dashed those hopes. The defense is getting old quickly but should retain its quality through the next season. Detroit has run into several off-the-field issues lately. If they can weather the suspensions, the Lions lost little talent and will be in contention for postseason play.

The Demotion of the AFC North

The AFC North is going in a different direction from their NFC counterpart. The Cincinnati Bengals have begun ushering in a new era in the division. They should be stronger with another year under their belts, and the taste of the playoffs will certainly motivate them. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens cannot say the same thing. Pittsburgh is in a transition period. The defense has many aging players who have been consistently staving off injuries for years. The offense will have to endure the growing pains of their fresh-faced linemen while getting by without their best running back. The Ravens are facing similar problems with their defensive stalwarts. Ed Reed is still a top-notch safety, but he hasn't been fully healthy for some time. There won't be a free fall that relegates the division into obscurity. However, the AFC North will not continue to enjoy their familiar lofty status.

The Reemergence of the Kansas City Chiefs

Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, and Philip Rivers should rebound from a poor 2011. Neither of these events matter. The Kansas City Chiefs will win the AFC West. The losses of Jamal Charles, Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry were devastating last season. Their returns should be equally uplifting when combined with the additions of Eric Winston and Dontari Poe. The Chiefs are only a season removed from their last division title. Much of that talent has remained with the team, and the firing of Todd Haley will prove to be addition by subtraction. Arrowhead will be rocking this fall all the way into January.

The Continued Infatuation with Tim Tebow

This one was easy. Just because people will be speaking about Tim Tebow for thousands of years after he passes doesn't mean it isn't currently a trend. The biggest media star resides in the biggest media market in the country. Put on a helmet, as you will be hit over the head with Tebow coverage all season long. As long as Tim Tebow is on NFL football, he will be a trend.

NFL Football Names Origin

Funny how I’ve been an NFL fan all my life yet it’s just now that I’ve research the story behind their name origins. I was fascinated by the stories and make me love NFL football more. Each NFL has a story behind its name. While the origin of some names is self-explanatory, others are more storied or obscure. Here are my favorite tales.

Chicago Bears - In 1921, the Decatur Staleys moved to Chicago, Illinois. Chicago already had a baseball team named the cubs. So owner George Halas chose "Bears" instead, as football is a much more rugged sport than baseball is.

Cleveland Browns - A man named Paul Brown served as the Browns' first head coach and general manager. The original Browns team later moved to Baltimore (1996), becoming the Baltimore Ravens. Three years later, a new Cleveland Browns emerged as an NFL expansion team.

Indianapolis Colts - The Miami Seahawks relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1946. A man named Charles Evans won a name-the-team contest, by choosing the name "Colts." Maryland is renowned for its racehorses, so why did Evans choose the term that refers to a young male horse? His argument was that the Baltimore football team would be the youngest team in the league. Furthermore, he noted that "Colts" was easy to say and include in the headlines of newspapers. When the team moved to Indianapolis in 1984, it kept the name.

Atlanta Falcons - The city of Atlanta, Georgia is not renowned for falcons. So, how was the team named after the regal bird? A teacher named Julia Elliot won a name-the-team contest for the new NFL team. Elliot noted that various adjectives accurately described the falcon: Courage, Deadly, Dignified, Proud and Sporting. Thus, the new Atlanta NFL team became the Falcons.

Green Bay Packers - The story behind the Packers' name is certainly one of the most fascinating ones in the NFL. George Calhoun and Earl "Curly" Lambeau once talked in passing about forming a new football team. Within time, the idea became a reality. The employer of Lambeau, the Indian Packing Company, agreed to sponsor the team. They provided jerseys, football equipment, and a practice field. Due to the company's contributions for launching the team, the name "Packers" was born.

Tennessee Titans - The Titans were figures in the mythology of ancient Greece, so how did they become linked to an NFL football team? After the team moved from Houston to Tennessee, the owner announced that the team would have a new nickname. He revealed that "Titans" was chosen because the Tennessee's city Nashville was nicknamed the "Athens of the South." During the 5th century B.C., Athens became ancient Greece's primary city.

No matter what NFL football team you are rooting for, it is always nice to know the origin of the team’s name and can provide you with a better appreciation for the team. Now the question is which name will prevail this NFL season and will be hail the super bowl champs? Let’s all hang on there as NFL unveils upon us.

NFL Football Betting Types

While the different types of NFL football betting makes things more exciting, it is the most confusing things in NFL betting. The teasers, parlay, if bets, money line and many more seems very hard to understand especially for newbies. But if you understand them, you can bend and manipulate sports betting sites into paying you a handsome wage by placing good value and well researched bets. And while different NFL betting types might appear complex, actually there are just a few simple types of bet you can place. Here are two of my favorite bets to do.

Point Spread - The most common type of NFL bet is the point spread. Basically here you pick the team you think will win, and how much they'll win by. If they win by at least that much, you win the bet. Or, you can pick the losing team, and specify how close they'll be to the winner. If they are within the margin you choose, you win the bet.

Money Line - If you don't want to predict a spread between the teams, you can just pick a winner. The only downside is that the favored a team is to win, the less money you receive if you win your bet. This is normal though - your bets are paid out in terms of risk. The more risk you take, the more you stand to win. When you bet on a favourite, you will generally get back less money than you bet, (and vice versa with the underdog), but this is a great way to produce a stable betting career.

Betting odds are often described in various different ways, but the most common is undoubtedly the money line format. These are written as numbers greater than 100, or less than -100.
If the number has a "+" in front of it, it represents the underdog, and shows the amount you would win if you bet $100 and won. For example, +250 would mean that you would win a profit of $250 if you bet $100 and won the bet. These bets have a high risk/reward because the chances of them winning are lower.

If the number has a "-" in front of it, it represents the favourite, and shows the amount you have to wager to win $100. For example, a -200 would mean you would have to bet $200 to win $100 profit. These bets have a small risk/reward, because the chances of them winning are greater.

Now that you understand the point spread bets, money line bets and odds, it's time to start placing some bets! If you haven't bet on an NFL game (or any sports game for that matter), well, you're missing out. NFL football betting is so exciting, you can compete with your friends to prove who knows more about the game, and you can win some cash. What more could you want? Start NFL football betting today and enjoy the football game more.

NFL Football Betting Odds – Who’s Excelling Today

The thing that I like the most about NFL is that it gives a lot of surprises. But there are just things that you can read clearly in NFL. Like Patriots doing really good or the Giants underdog win last year (yeah, I saw that coming). So everybody wants to know. For this NFL season, which teams have the most talent at each position? Who are the teams the NFL football betting odds in favor with? It's time to find out. In this article we'll look not at who the best quarterback is or who the best running back is, but which team has the most talent at the entire position add up. That means all three quarterbacks, the entire offensive line and every linebacker—top to bottom. Here’s my top team in each categories

Quarter Backs Top Team: New England Patriots - Having Tom Brady leading the way certainly helps, but the Patriots have also assembled great depth with Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett waiting in the wings. Should Brady go down, the Patriots are in a good position to replace the MVP quarterback with solid backups.

Running Backs Top Team: Carolina Panthers - DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart make up the best one-two punch in the NFL coming out of the backfield. Each is capable of being a true No. 1 back, but the Panthers are lucky enough to have them both side-by-side. Fullback Mike Tolbert even took over at halfback for the Chargers last year, showing that Carolina has three players who could carry the rock for big yards.

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Top Team: New England Patriots - If it weren't for their two amazing tight ends, New England wouldn't be this high—or even close. But they do have Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez at tight end, and that makes a big difference. Wes Welker continues to defy scouting logic by tearing apart defenses with short catches for big gains. Adding Brandon Lloyd and bringing back Donte Stallworth should open up the outside game, making Tom Brady's passing attack even more impossible to defend.

Offensive Line Top Team: New England Patriots - The Patriots quietly built the ideal NFL offensive line. The starting five are excellent, but there is better depth here than anywhere else in the NFL. Sebastian Vollmer and Nate Solder are bookend-caliber tackles with huge upside. At guard, there are two Hall of Fame contenders in Logan Mankins and Brian Waters, plus great depth with Robert Gallery and Marcus Cannon. Both of their centers have started in the NFL as well. Just another example of the great roster management in New England.

Defensive Line Top Team: San Francisco 49ers - This is the way to build a 3-4 defensive line. Justin Smith was an All-Pro at two positions, Ray McDonald might be the most underrated defender in the league and nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga is a no-nonsense gap-plugger with the frame to take down the middle of the offense.

Linebackers Top Team: San Francisco 49ers - Coaches and scouts across the league want a linebacking corps like this one. The 49ers have arguably the two best inside linebackers in football with Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. The rich get richer with second-year stud Aldon Smith as one pass-rusher, and the underrated Ahmad Brooks crashing the other side. What's scary is their second team 'backers would start for some teams.

My top teams in each categories say that the NFL betting odds is with the New England Patriots so they might be back with vengeance as they lose the crown last year. and San Francisco 49ers can also give them a good fight. But can the Patriots really win the superbowl this time? We will know the answer on that soon as NFL is almost here. Cant wait! I want to bet on NFL now.