| Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 Picks |
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Thursday, 19 November 2009
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The Struggling NY Giants host the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday Nov 22, as the Giants hope to avoid five straight losses. The Giants have won back to back games over the Falcons, but haven’t met since 2007. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Giants as -6.5 point home favs over the Falcons with the over/under set at 46 points . Be sure to get your Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com  The Falcons (5-4) lost in Carolina 19-28 in Week 10 and sit second in the NFC South. QB Matt Ryan made 22 of 41 passes for 224 yards with one TD pass and two interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 2,008 yards with 14 TD passes and 12 interceptions for a 78.8 passer rating. RB Michael Turner had nine carries for 111 yards, while RB Jason Snelling had 18 carries for 61 yards with a TD. WR Roddy White made seven catches for 98 yards, while TE Justin Peele added a TD. Their offense made 2-5 in the red zone and their defense had no sacks or interceptions on the day. QB Matt Ryan has struggled lately; in his last five games he’s completed just 54.9 percent of his passes with seven TD’s and 10 interceptions . He must play better to give the Falcons a chance, in New York, against the Giants second ranked pass defense. The Falcons offense is ranked 14th overall with a 17th ranked pass game and a ninth ranked running game, led by RB Michael Turner who’s run for 831 yards with 10 TD’s. Their defense has struggled of late, giving up an average 29.2ppg in their last four games. In their first five games of the season they gave up an average 15.7ppg. DE John Abraham has just 3.5 sacks since Week 1, and now is the perfect time to put pressure on a struggling Eli Manning. The Falcons average 24.6ppg and give up 21.6ppg, while they are 1-4 SU on the road where they average 24.4ppg and allow 27.2ppg. They are 6-3 ATS and 6-3 over/under.The Giants (5-4) lost to San Diego 20-21 at home in Week 9 and sat out last week with a bye. The Giants sit third in the NFC East. Against the Chargers, QB Eli Manning made 25 of 33 passes for 215 yards with two TD passes; overall he’s thrown for 2,070 yards with 15 TD passes with eight interceptions for a 89.5 passer rating. RB Brandon Jacobs had 11 carries for 67 yards, while WR Steve Smith made eight catches for 57 yards with a TD. TE Kevin Boss added a TD. Eli Manning was sacked five times and he gave up a fumble. They made 1-2 on goal to go. New York's defense has not played well during a four-game losing skid, but a bye week has given the Giants a chance to regroup . Will they turn it around against Atlanta’s 14th ranked offense? Their defense is ranked first overall with a second ranked pass rush and 12th ranked rush defense, that’ll be scrutinized by Falcons RB Michael Turner. WR Steve Smith is second in the NFC with 37 first-down catches and has caught for 719 yards with five TD’s. The Giants will want to use their ninth ranked rush defense against the Falcons 26th ranked running game. The Giants average 25.8ppg and give up 22.7ppg, while they are 2-2 SU at home where they average 26ppg and allow 17.2ppg. They are 4-4-1 ATS and 5-3 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants When: Sun, Nov 22, 2009 1:00 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Falcons +6.5 Point-Spreads.com Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 Picks The Bottom Line: The Giants are struggling at home while the Falcons have no pressure. Be sure to get your Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants NFL Week 11 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!                        |
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