Saturday, February 4th, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons will do battle with the Miami Dolphins in an NFL preseason week 3 football game on Friday night.
They kick off this game from Miami at 7PM Eastern Time with live television only to the markets of Atlanta and Miami. Tape delayed national television coverage is provided by the NFL Network late Friday night at 2AM Eastern Time.
The LVSC NFL odds makers have set the opening point spread in this game and it was the home team Miami Dolphins opening up as 3 point favorites with the over under lined at 40.
The money in this game has come early on the side of the road underdog as the Miami Dolphins are now 1 point favorites. The total has moved downward to 38.
Money line bettors taking the Miami Dolphins will lay -115 odds with the road underdog Atlanta Falcons bringing back -105 to win this game outright without the aid of taking the points.
Atlanta is sitting at 1-1 this preseason. They are coming off a 28-10 loss to New England last week at home. Atlanta allowed nearly 300 yards of offense to the Patriots.
Matt Ryan in two preseason games this season has completed 11 of 19 passes for 110 yards no touchdowns and picks. Eight year veteran Chris Redman is the backup and has completed only 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards in one game. Rookie John Parker Wilson from Alabama got a good look last week and hit 14 of 25 for 98 yards a touchdown and an interception against New England.
With week three the usual dress rehearsal expect the Falcons to go with the starters well into the third quarter. The stats may be deceiving here as Atlanta has averaged just 15 points and 156 yards per game.
Miami is 2-0 this preseason but has struggled on the ground with just 64 ½ yards per game average.
Chad Henne starts for the Dolphins and has completed 16 of 25 in the preseason with 170 yards two touchdowns and no picks. Tyler Thigpen has seen significant action in the preseason and has completed 18 of 31 passes for 221 yards no touchdowns and picks.
Eleven year veteran Chad Pennington is battling for a roster spot. He played in only 1 game this preseason hitting on 3 of 4 for 54 yards and a touchdown last week. Second year pro Pat White is competing for a job and has not thrown a pass this preseason.
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NFL Trend: Atlanta Falcons are 9-2 ATS in their past 11 NFL preseason games
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