Injuries that you should be aware of before Betting on Week 2 of the 2009 NFL Football Season
And we have a number of ‘em.
We have a few notable events that took place in Week 1 that could have a bearing on Week 2 NFL betting action. Yes, we already have some costly injuries after a week of the 2009 NFL football season and these just might change the way you bet on certain games.
Listed as a Pick’em prior to their season opener against the Carolina Panthers, the Philadelphia Eagles had no trouble enabling their bettors to cash in, hammering the hometown Panthers 38-10.
The impressive victory however came at a cost as Eagles starting QB Donovan McNabb suffered a fractured a lower left rib. As the team begins practicing for its home opener against the New Orleans Saints this weekend, the game is currently off the board, it seems as if they are preparing for the possibility that McNabb could be gone for at least two weeks.
Although head coach Andy Reid is quoted in the USAToday as saying McNabb is ”going to do everything he possibly can to play this week” the team is making moves that say otherwise.
Firstly, the Eagles activated suspended QB Michael Vick from the exempt list, setting the stage for the former Falcon pivot to practice with the team. Vick won’t be able to see action until Game 3.
Philadelphia also acquired former backup QB Jeff Garcia who went 6-2 as a starter when McNabb was injured in 2006.
Despite the McNabb injury, the Eagles’ odds to win the NFC East are actually improved, moving from +240 in the preseason to its current +180, as bettors liked what they’ve seen, even if McNabb is on the shelf for a couple of weeks.
Another key injury heading to Week 2 is the loss of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu. Week 1 began with the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Tennessee Titans in the Thursday night opener and while the Steelers defeated the Titans 13-10, they failed to cover at -5.
They also lost the services of Polamalu who tore his left MCL during the game. Luckily, the Pittsburgh Steelers learned that Polamalu would not have to go under the knife and will only require rest. He will be out between three and six weeks.
Their future odds remained stable as bettors mulled over what this injury will mean. It will have an impact, so it will be interesting to see if bettors adjust when betting single games with the Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to play the Chicago Bears this week.
Speaking of the Bears, they received some tough news of their own. This team began the regular season with great expectations, welcoming new QB Jay Cutler. Unfortunately, their defensive leader, Brian Urlacher suffered a season-ending wrist injury in the first quarter of the Sunday nighter vs. Green Bay.
Looks like everything is set-up for Ben Roethlisberger to have a huge game eh?
The Steelers are listed as 2.5-point road faves for Sunday’s game and the Total is set at 38. This game was at -2 before the season kicked off and the line has moved to -2.5, with heavy juice (-125) on the Steelers as Pittsburgh money comes in.
Before training camp started, the Pittsburgh was listed at +450 to represent the conference in the Super Bowl and they are currently at +400.
The Bears are currently listed at +1000 to take the NFC North.
Week 1 is in the books and now the battle turns to the Week 2 card. Check out SPORTSBETTING.COM for their special 25 percent Sign-Up Bonus, plus their 25 percent Re-Load Bonus live for Week 2.
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Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Arizona Cardinals 25-1
Dallas Cowboys 12-1
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