San Francisco -4
I have this line being way off. I have San Francisco being -9 over a one dimensional Titans team that is traveling across the country. The Titans have been horrible on the west coast over the last few years and people just don't seem to see that the 49ers are a pretty good team this year. They got blasted once by the Falcons but have played excellent football against Indianapolis, Minnesota, and Houston in their other losses. The Niners have defended the run well all season which will force VY to make plays with his arm unlike last week vs the Jaguars. San Francisco coming off back to back losses will be motivated and shut down Chris Johnson and the Titans at home.
Miami +10.5
Way too many points for a division rival. I know the Dolphins have several rookies starting in their secondary. I know Brady and Moss and Welker are well equipped to exploit this but I also know the Patriots are paper thin up front and will have isues stopping the Miami rushing attack. Sparano will keep the Pats offense off the field by smashmouthing the New England front with Brown and Williams. Another handicapping myth is the bye week. Home favorites off the bye have not fared well historically and the Pats are overpriced after pounding two very week pass defenses in Tampa Bay and Tennessee.
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