I had both Atlanta & Jax yesterday. I am baffled by the Titans being able to run on Jax so easily- 5.8 ypc & 282 on the ground? Could be that the Jags were a bit preoccupied with the whole Leftwich deal... not to mention it was a divisional game, one which the Titans were definitely up for. Jax did hold Young to 78 yds passing & allowed just 13 points, despite giving up so many yards on the ground. I think that's something to consider. Do you think Harrington on the road (vs. a much better D than Minny) is going to facilitate more points? They only put up 3 against the Vikings. I would expect a pretty angry & focused Jags D next week. As for Atlanta, Minny avg 5.1 ypc on them yesterday, so I would expect a heavy dose of the run from the Jags....
From the linesmakers perpective, what number could you put out there to attract some buyers on the Falcons? If you put a -7.5 to -9 out there, no doubt you'll get 1 sided action. It doesn't even matter how badly Jax played, a number lower than that on an AFC home team would get eaten up. Atlanta just lost by 21 to the Vikings! I think the number is justified, but vegas is gonna make you sweat with that hook out there. Jax or no play from me, & I'll be looking into the Falcon team under.
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