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5 Unit Play. Take Baltimore -3 over Cincinnati Top Game of the Week.

The Ravens appeared to get well last week as they dominated the previously unbeaten Broncos en route to a 30-7 victory. QB Joe Flacco just continues to get better in his second season under center and has already thrown 12 touchdowns on the season. The Ravens need this win since they already lost to the Bengals in Baltimore earlier this season. The Bengals are coming off of a bye but that has spelled trouble for them in recent years, as they are just 2-6 ATS in their next game following a bye the last eight years. The Bengals are a team that never seems to handle prosperity and expect another setback on Sunday, as the Ravens tie them in the AFC North standings. Baltimore 27 Cincinati 14.


4 Unit Play. Take Under 41½ in Washington @ Atlanta

The Redskins are coming off a much-needed bye week but I highly doubt that their offense will be able to turn it around when they travel to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday. The Falcons need to win this game but will enter off a short week after a tough loss to the Saints last Monday night. The Falcons will likely just go through the motions on Sunday since they have two road games the next two weeks. Assuming turnovers and special teams do not play a major role in this contest, we expect an easy winner with the under. ATL 24, Washington 13.


4 Unit Play. Take Houston +9 over Indianapolis

The Colts came back to earth last week when they struggled to put away the 49ers and now they must face a much better team in the Houston Texans. Houston will be without TE Owen Daniels but QB Matt Schaub is playing outstanding with 16 touchdowns this season against only 7 interceptions. The Colts have a strong defensive rating but I am still not sold on them and expect Houston to have success running the football. The Texas will have to play a bend-but-do-not-break defense against QB Manning and since this is a divisional match-up, I expect them to keep it close. Take the points and watch your money grow. Indianapolis 27, Houston 21.


4 Unit Play. Take Pittsburgh -3 over Denver

The most competitive game on paper takes place Monday night in Denver. The Broncos suffered their first loss of the season last week against Baltimore and I expect them to struggle again playing another hard-hitting defense. QB Kyle Orton cannot be productive for an entire 16-week season and expect the Steelers to blitz him early and often. The Steelers have won four straight games and had last week off to get some players healthy. This includes Troy Polamalu, who is listed as probable. He is the foundation of their defense and if he plays, expect the Steelers to win this game by double digits. Denver hasn’t played that well at Mile High Stadium and went just 4-4 there in 2008. The Steelers go to the top of the AFC North and we collect big in the process as well. Pittsburgh 27, Denver 13.