Last Updated on September 19, 2010 1:36 pm by Anthony Rome
Cardinals vs. Falcons Updated Odds
After earning a win in Week 1, the Arizona Cardinals are hoping to start the year 2-0 when they take on the Falcons in Atlanta’s home opener on Sunday.
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Game Preview:
This will be the second week in a row that the Cards will play on the road. Last Sunday, ‘Zona beat the Rams in St. Louis and also covered the 3.5-point spread. This week, however, will be a different test going up against a Falcons team that many people believe will challenge the Saints in the NFC South.
But if Atlanta is going to compete for a division title this year, its going to have to overcome a shaky start. The Falcons dropped a 15-9 decision last Sunday in Pittsburgh after Rashard Mendenhall broke a 50-yard touchdown run in overtime to lift the Steelers. The Dirty Birds know that if they lose two in a row to start the year that they’re digging themselves a dip hole.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
The line opened at Falcons –7 and now oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have the game at Atlanta –6.5. The over/under total has been set at 43 points.
Game Information:
Cardinals (1-0) at Falcons (0-1)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: FOX
Location: Atlanta, GA
Venue: Georgia Dome
Opening Odds: Falcons -7
Current Odds: Falcons –6.5
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 43
Over/Under Current: 43
Projected Weather by Game Time: Dome
– The Falcons are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous contest.
– The under is 7-0 in the Falcons’ last seven games overall and 6-1 in the Cardinals’ last seven games following a straight up win.
Arizona:
[FB] 08/29/2010 – Nehemiah Broughton IR ( ACL )
(!)[WR] 08/30/2010 – Larry Fitzgerald probable Sunday vs. St. Louis ( Knee )
[LB] 09/04/2010 – Gerald Hayes PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Back )
[RB] 09/10/2010 – Beanie Wells is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. St. Louis ( Knee )
[LB] 09/01/2010 – O’Brien Schofield reserve/non-fottball injury ( Knee )
Atlanta:
[LB] 07/08/2010 – Robert James expected to miss first 4 games of the regular season ( Suspension )
[DT] 08/04/2010 – Jonathan Babineaux expected to miss first game of season vs Pittsburgh ( Suspension )
[DT] 09/06/2010 – Corey Peters doubtful Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Knee )
[WR] 09/10/2010 – Michael Jenkins is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Shoulder )
[WR] 08/22/2010 – Kerry Meier IR ( Knee )
[C] 09/08/2010 – Joe Hawley “?” Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Hip )
[CB] 09/08/2010 – Brent Grimes “?” Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Hip )
As of this morning, 73% of the 35,450 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Falcons –6.5.
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