Monday, May 21st, 2012
It’s Tim Tebow versus Tom Brady II as the Denver Broncos make the long trip back east on a short week when they face the New England Patriots in an NFL AFC divisional playoff pro football game on Saturday night.
Kick off time for this NFL playoff game is set for 8PM Eastern Time from New England with national television coverage provided by CBS.
The betting odds opened up in this AFC divisional round playoff with the home team New England Patriots favored by -14 points with an over under lined at 51 ½ points.
Money early from the NFL wagering public has come on Tim Tebow and the Broncos as the New England Patriots are now favored by -13 ½ points.
The total has moved down to 50 ½ points
New England Patriots money line supporters will lay -800 odds with the road underdog Denver Broncos delivering +635 odds to earn the upset victory with no need for taking the points.
These two playoff squads met during the regular season back on December 18th with the Patriots earning the 41-23 road win at Denver as a -7 point betting favorite.
The over under came in at over the closing line of 47 ½ points.
Denver squandered a 16-7 first half lead in defeat.
New England just rolled up 451 yards of offense against the Denver defense in the win. They converted touchdown in four of six tries in the red zone.
Tom Brady passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns in a game the Patriots made no miscues as they took care of the football.
Tim Tebow gave a gallant effort in the loss passing for 194 yards on 11 of 22 passes. On the ground Tebow rushed for 93 yards on 12 carries and two rushing touchdowns.
Patriot’s running back Willis McGahee ran for 70 yards on seven carries.
The Broncos defense couldn’t make stops while their offense couldn’t outscore New England.
The Denver Broncos will travel to New England with a record of 9-8 on the season. The team is 5-3 on the road.
Denver puts up 19 points and 324 yards per game with 162 coming from their run game for 4.8 yards a carry.
On defense the Broncos allow 24 points and 360 yards per game. Opponents rush for 128 yards against them for 4.3 yards per rush against average.
They had lost three straight and backed into the playoffs.
Their fortuned turned around in their 29-23 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday in the AFC Wildcard playoff as a +7 ½ point underdog.
The total landed well over the closing line of 34 points.
The Broncos carried a 20-6 lead at the half but allowed Pittsburgh to rally late for the tie.
Denver carved the vaunted Steeler defense for 447 yards of offense with 131 coming on the ground on 34 carries.
The team had one turnover and took one away from the Steelers.
They allowed no sacks and scored one touchdown in their four drives inside the red zone.
Quarterback Tim Tebow completed 10 of 21 passes for 316 yards with two touchdowns. Tebow ran for 50 yards on 10 carries and a rushing touchdown.
Willis McGahee had 19 rushes for 61 yards.
Demaryius Thomas led Denver with four receptions for 204 yards with the game winning touchdown reception in overtime that wen for 80 yards.
Daniel Fells caught two balls for 57 yards.
Eddie Royal grabbed three passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.
They allowed Pittsburgh 400 offensive yards with 156 on the ground on 23 carries.
Denver had five sacks and gave up one Steeler touchdown in their two attempts inside the red zone.
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The New England Patriots are coming off a bye week as they host the Broncos in the AFC divisional round with a mark of 13-3 on the campaign. The team is 7-1 at home.
The Patriots average 32 points and 428 yards per game with 110 yards rushing for 4 yards a carry.
On defense New England allows 21 points and 411 yards. Opponents rush for 117 yards against them for 4.6 yards per rush against average.
The team has won eight straight. They were forced to play to win in week 17 to earn home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
They are coming off the 49-21 home win against the Buffalo Bills on New Year’s Day as a -10 point favorite.
The total came in well over the closing line of 49 ½ points
The Patriots fell behind 21-0 after the first quarter and found themselves for the second straight game having to overcome a major deficit early.
New England piled on 460 offensive yards with 138 on the ground on 29 rushing attempts.
The team allowed four sacks and scored four touchdowns in five trips in the red zone.
They had one turnover and took four away from Buffalo.
Tom Brady completed 23 of 35 passes for 338 yards with three touchdowns and one intereption.
Stevan Ridley ran for 81 yards on 15 carries.
BenJarvus Green Ellis had 22 yards on the ground and two rushing scores. Out of the backfield Green Ellis had a 53 yard pass reception.
Tight end Aaron Hernandez led New England with seven receptions for 138 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Rob Gronkowski caught eight passes for 108 yards.
Wes Welker grabbed six balls for 51 yards.
New England allowed Buffalo 412 yards of offense with 106 on the ground on 26 runs from scrimmage.
The Patriots had two sacks and gave up three touchdowns in all three Bills attempts inside the red zone.
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