NFL Picks Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Betting Odds: Two teams that went from being NFL doormats to playoff contenders last year will meet when the Atlanta Falcons host the Miami Dolphins at 1 PM ET. Many critics are skeptical that both Miami and Atlanta are one hit wonders after their dramatic turnarounds and these teams are out to prove they are legit. The NFL Picks experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have held NFL betting odds steady at with the Atlanta Falcons -4 against the Miam Dolphins .
Atlanta Falcons Offense vs. Miami Dolphins Defense: The Falcons like to run the ball down their opponents throats with All-Pro RB Michael Turner and speedy backup Jerious Norwood. Miami has a solid front seven but the Falcons should be able to run the ball very effectively. The power running game sets up the play-action pass for outstanding 2nd year quarterback Matt Ryan. Atlanta’s passing game will be met by a revamped Miami secondary that matches up pretty well. Miami pass-rushing beast OLB Joey Porter now has a threat on the other side in OLB Cameron Wake who should be able to get after Ryan.
The Free NFL Picks experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the NFL odds on the Dolphins vs Falcons Total set at 43.5 points .
Miami Dolphins Offense vs. Atlanta Falcons Defense: Teams will be prepared for Miami’s Wildcat offensive sets this season but rookie backup QB Pat White could make it just as effective as last season. When Miami is in their base offense look for the team to turn to their hard running duo of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to take heat off of Chad Pennington in the passing game. Pennington is a super accurate passer that should be able to dice up Atlanta’s suspect secondary in the short to intermediate passing game. Miami does not have a true playmaker in the passing game to exploit Atlanta’s mediocre defense with but TE Anthony Fasano will be a red-zone threat.
Intangibles: Matt Ryan is battling a flu and will not be at full strength. Miami’s 1st round pick CB Vontae Davis is listed as probable with a knee injury. Atlanta traditionally beats the number in week 1 going 9-2 ATS in their lat 11 openers. Atlanta has much better special teams than Miami.
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