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2019-20 College Footballs Dazzling Dozen

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In this Piece World Renowned Analyst Rob Vinciletti of VegasTopDogs Previews the Top 12 College Football teams for this Upcoming season and looks at top Power Angle that applies to each squad.

1. Clemson- The National Champs are stacked again this season and Dabo Swinney has Top QB Trevor Lawrence at the helm along with 8 returning starters on offense. They will have a bullseye on their back this year but could be undefeated in their final game at South Carolina where they have failed to cover 5 of the last 6 trips. When all is said and done we may see them in the Championship game once again.

2- Alabama- The Tide return 12 starters from last years team and should be a force once again. They have lost just 4 games over the last 4 years. The pack is narrowing on them and they will have a few tough games this year one of which will be against a 10 win LSU team that is loaded on both sides of the ball. The Tide could make it back to the championship game but this wont be an undefeated team. Alabama has failed to cover their last game 6 straight years.

3. Ohio St- Urban Meyer is gone and so is QB Dwayne Haskins, RB Mike Weber and WR Parris Campbell. However add coach Ryan Day and QB Justin Fields from Georgia and they might be even better on offense. Their defense will be much improved with J.K. Dobbins and DE Chase Young as they have 9 starters back on the stop unit. All of their tougher games come at home. However they must be very careful in their final game at Michigan as they go into a major revenge game.

4.Georgia-The Bulldogs have 13 starters back and ended the season with a sour taste in their mouth blowing a lead vs Alabama and then losing to Texas. They should be back and stronger than ever this year. QB Jake Fromm could make a big run for the Heisman and he will have a huge weapon in RB D’Andre Swift in the backfield. The only question is whether they can get past Alabama. A key spot for them in the season finale at Georgia Tech where they have covered 10 straight.

5.Oklahoma- The Sooners will stand tall once again in the BIG 12 and have a chance to have a prolific offense with Jalen Hurts at the helm. They return 9 starters on defense but they will have to really improve on that side of the ball and cant have another season where they allow 450+ yards per game. We like their chance at home vs Texas Tech where they have covered 3 straight and are 11-0 ats at home before 2+ road games.

6. Michigan. The Wolverines have 13 starters back from a solid 10 win team. They have a tough schedule once again but we know for sure they will be up for their last home game against Ohio St as they have 23 point revenge in that one and were not happy about allowing 62 points to their arch rival.

7. LSU- The Tigers may finally have a potent offense to go with the solid defense. They have Former New Orleans Saints offensive assistant Joe Brady in he fold and he will be in charge of the passing game and be the receivers coach. That should really help QB Joe Burrow. The team overall is Loaded with 8 starters back on both sides of the ball as they won 10 games last year. We will be backing them at home in a big revenge spot vs Florida.

8. Florida- The Gators came out of nowhere last year winning 10 games and bouncing back from a 4-7 year. They will be tough again this year under coach Dan Mullen and they have a red circle game at Kentucky as they have home loss revenge and have covered 5 of 6 there.

9. Texas- The Longhorns only have 8 starters back from last years 10 win team but QB Sam Ehlinger will have some of the best numbers in the country. They will have to overcome inexperience on both the offensive and defensive lines but should still be a force in the big 12. We will be looking at them hard vs Oklahoma as they have Playoff loss revenge.

10. Notre Dame- The Irish bring back 13 starters from last years 12 win team. The only loss coming at the hands of Clemson. If they can get past Georgia and Michigan, both of which are road games they can be right in the mix again. We like their chances at home vs USC where they have covered 3 straight vs the Trojans and 5 of 6 at home vs PAC 12 Schools.

11. Texas A@M- The Aggies did well winning 9 games under Jimbo Fisher. They will be a solid squad this year but they will be tested early with a road game at Clemson and later on with road games at LSU and Georgia as well as a home game with Alabama. They have 11 starter back and will either be real good or could fall off to a .500 team if things dont break their way.

12. Oregon- The Ducks won 9 games last season and will be Washington’s biggest threat in the Pac-12. They need Qb Herbert to stay healthy. They are loaded on both sides of the ball with 17 starters back and could better this rating. We will be looking at them hard when they play with home loss revenge at Stanford.

In closing we hope you enjoyed the Analysis and will be with us for another superb season in college football. Rob is the Only 2 time overall seasonal leader in combined football. Be sure to check his page daily for free selections and analysis in all major sports as he continues to use the most powerful and cutting edge data in the industry. Best of luck and enjoy this upcoming season.

Be sure to check his page daily for free selections and analysis in all major sports as he continues to use the most powerful and cutting edge data in the industry. Best of luck and enjoy this upcoming season. Be sure to visit VegasTopDogs for your college football and NFL winners.

Do You Need Sports Betting Software?

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One of the most common questions we receive is whether or not a bookie needs to utilize betting software to run their business. The answer is absolutely. If you expect to compete with other bookies you need to ensure you can offer the same features. Sports bettors are used to technology nowadays and you’ll need betting software to retain your clients.

 

Benefits of Using Betting Software

 

  • Automation

Bettors expect to have their bets graded immediately after the result is final. The big PPH betting software providers also have other benefits such as clerks working 24/7 to ensure everything is automated for you, including grading wagers.

Plus, do you know how long it would take you each day to grade all of your clients bets? It takes a long time, especially once you begin to grow. You won’t have the time to focus on grading wagers or setting lines for every betting market. Bettors require the ability to bet on a wide range of sports and markets, which isn’t feasible if the process isn’t automated.

There are numerous other ways automation will help you out as a bookie. Your clients can open accounts instantly and securely. Privacy is important to bettors and most don’t want to have their betting history connected to their mobile phone number or email.

 

  • Reports

The leading betting software providers all generate automatic reports when requested. If you want to take a financial snapshot of your operation you can instantly with the dozens of reports available to you. You’ll be able to see player balances, credit limits, exposure (overall, by sport or by betting market), weekly/monthly reports and much more.

Trying to keep all of this data up to date using Excel or a similar program would take you hours upon hours every week. If you don’t have betting software to perform these tasks you’ll limit your growth in several ways. First off, maintaining balances, payouts, etc. takes too long for every client. Plus, spending time on these tasks takes marketing time away.

 

  • Technology

Betting software has come a long way in the last ten years. When you use betting software your clients will be able to wager on sports, but also gamble in an online casino and bet on horses in the racebook. Having more betting options for your players is a great way to increase your revenue per player and to retain your clients who expect these options.

 

The best betting software will also allow your players to bet 24/7 from anywhere. All of the top PPH shops are mobile accessible meaning your clients can access their accounts on their smartphone from anywhere in the world. Many bettors are busy individuals and won’t always have the time to get on a computer to place their bets.

 

In conclusion, you definitely need betting software to become a bookie. I’ve listed several of the main reasons why you need software to be a successful bookmaker. Keep in mind, there are numerous other benefits too, which we discuss further on this website. Attaining betting software is no longer expensive either, so you really don’t have a reason not to.

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NFL SUPER BOWL GAME BREAKDOWN

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The Super Bowl is on its way, along with all the hype and analysis
that comes with it. We get the New England Patriots, who are in their
4th Super Bowl in the last 7 years, vs the LA Rams, the team that has
gone through 13 losing seasons since 2004, but now have a new winning
and confident culture led by 33 year old Head Coach, Sean McVay.

New England has shown faith and resiliency with their aging QB, yet
again. The Rams are the hot young team with a flashy Head Coach, and
their young QB. What we are going to do, is a breakdown of each team
with their best attributes and possible weaknesses. To take a good
look at what they bring to the game, and who has the potential upper
hand in this seasons finale.

New England Patriots / 11-5
HEAD COACH: Bill Belichick
PPG / NFL RANK: 27.3 / 4th
OPPG / NFL RANK: 20.3 / 7th

PROS:
They have the man who fights all comers and wins, they have a player
who just keeps churning out W’s and still keeps putting up 4000 YDs
and 30TDs / year in Brady. Any team with Tom Brady on their roster has
a better chance to win than most.

New England has been in 16 postseasons over the last 18 seasons, this
is their 4th big game in the last 7 seasons. Regardless of if you like
them, hate them, or feel complete apathy towards them, this is still
their league, until they are buried for one and for all. At least
until Tom Brady retires, will the rest of the league feels like they
are the team to beat.

CONS:
Away from their home, the Patriots have not been great. With a 3-5
record and putting up just 21ppg, 6 below their average, and giving up
24ppg, 4 more than average. Although this game wouldn’t be considered
an away game, no more than away for both teams, and New England likely
have a larger fanbase than the Rams – but they still aren’t in in
their own stadium.

The run defense of New England is a very real problem. This season
having given up 4.9 YPC, and 6 games of 130 or more on the ground to
opponents, and the Rams certainly have a brutal running attack with
Gurley and Anderson running the rock. Which makes strength vs weakness
a classic and intriguing story to watch here.

XFACTOR:
James White and his sneaky ability to run for key yards and be able to
move the ball with surprising ease is going to be key. White is a guy
with great ability to get into open pockets and a smooth ability to
make big plays vs defenses, and Belichick loves to use him when teams
are on the backpedal. When White has 5 or more carries the Pats are
10-0.

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Los Angeles Rams / 13-3
HEAD COACH: Sean McVay
PPG / NFL RANK: 32.9 / 2nd
OPPG / NFL RANK: 24.0 / 20th

PROS:
The balance between passing and running the ball is a distinct
advantage Los Angeles has here. With 2 WRs with 1200+ yard receiving
years, an aerial attack with a QB who can light it up for 300 in a
flash, along with a running game that ranked 2nd in the league with 23
TDs on the ground and had over 2200 YDs on the ground.

The brutal RB tandem of Todd Gurley and 230lb RB, C.J. Anderson is
awesome. Gurley is a really special back, who has produced double
digit TDs on the ground for 3 of the last 4 seasons, and had a total
of 1831 yards, including 580 in the air. Anderson has been a fantastic
find for Los Angeles – Anderson brings the punishment factor, that can
beat on or run through a weakened and tired Dline.

Aaron Donald and his relentlessness is coming, beware New England. The
27 year old DT brings a pass rush that the Pats will struggle to stop,
he is a game changer, and is a huge problem to deal with for any team,
and will be here vs the Pats. Bringing his league leading 20.5 sacks –
he will be awfully tough to control at the line.

CONS:
The Rams team with big named DBs, Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib lack a
great passing defense. Giving up 31 TDs in the air this year they have
shown a lack of discipline when defending WRs. Which if you are a Pats
fan, you are ecstatic to have Julian Edelman and Brady clicking the
way they have been over the last 2 games. 16 catches, 247 YDs, and
15.4 YPC is going to be awfully hard for the Rams DBs to handle.

Sean McVay and his 24 year old QB, Jared Goff, can get pass heavy at
times. With 5 games where he threw 40 or more times, and 6 games of
running for less than 95 yards, they are not true to form and lack the
punch when they don’t move the ball on the ground. When they fall into
basing their offensive game scheme behind Goff and throwing the ball –
they are 2-3, the Rams and Goff need to run the ball. Gurley is still
the heart and soul of this team, and will be key here in this huge
matchup.

XFACTOR:
How the Rams and Wade Phillips defend the run game is going to be
enormously important. When they give up 110 or less on the ground,
they are 11-0, if they keep the running game of the Pats to those kind
of numbers or less, lock this in, the Los Angeles Rams will roll. But
if the Pats start dictating the pace and the Oline here with White and
Sony Michel, the Pats will likely be holding the trophy at the end.

CLEMSON VS ALABAMA AND PROPS: THE WAY TO WIN

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This 2018-19 NCAA College Football season has been a long one, but a very good one indeed. It was exactly what every fan had hoped for and much more. From a gambling perspective it was even better. This was the year to make a lot of money. The big named programs covered week in and week out, many of the mid-tier programs were better than ever and surprised a lot of people. Overall, it was a great year to bet on college football.

 

Clemson Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Preview and Predictions

 

The good news, there is still time to win money! The season may be over but there is one last shot to rake it in and big. This championship game on Monday night is going to be one of the best that college fans have ever witnessed. It matters not if you hate Alabama, hate Clemson, hate the ACC or hate the SEC. What matters is making money. Who cares what teams are playing? What matters is who can win this thing and who has the better chance to win the team props. There are some really good ones, so be sure to ask your bookmaker about them and where to find them. Betting the props in this game is a much better way to go this year than betting sides or totals. Call your online bookie and ask.  

 

Online Sportsbooks Remain the ‘Best Bet’ for US Players

 

Here we are, the last hurrah, the final chapter that closes the book on the season. The Clemson Tigers come in with a 14-0 record and the Alabama Crimson tide come in with a 14-0 record. We all know that Nick Saban has done everything. This guy is 146-20 since 2007 as head coach of the Tide and has count them—Five national titles and this would be number six at Alabama, since taking over in 07.

 

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Clemson is the only team to have beaten Alabama in a title game since Saban took over. Dabo Swinney is the second best coach in all of college football and his record proves it. He will have his team ready to play ball and this game will go to the last minute, right down to the wire and will be ever so close.

 

Props to look for:

 

  1. Alternative point spreads— this is a fun way to play a football game and especially fun if you have a particular rooting interest. It can certainly be a way to make some nice cash but also a way to further your chances of actually winning something. An alternative line shaves point off the favorite and adds points to the underdog. In a game like this one, an alternative spread can turn out extremely valuable. As you take or give points the price goes up, but you are certainly giving yourself a much better shot at winning the game. What would you rather play, Clemson + 5.5 or Clemson + .5? Maybe you like Alabama at -5.5, what would you rather play, -5.5 or -.5? On down the line Alternative spreads go. We have given you an example but again, check with your favorite online bookie.

 

  1. Winning Margin— another fun prop, that lets you bet the amount you think one team can win by, over another.

 

  1. Race to points— which team hits a certain number first? A big money maker if you play your cards right.

 

  1. Team to score first, total touchdowns by one team or the other team, first score method how many field goals, highest scoring quarter, total sacks, game to go overtime…. And many more.

 

Have fun with this game and bet the props. Dial up your bookie and find what props you like and know that this is the way in this game. Who knows who wins this thing… it’s going to be close. Betting the props is the best way to approach this years NCAA National CFB Championship Game.

 

College Football Bowl Action

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The College Football Bowl games kickoff on Saturday with 5 Bowl matchups and our Expert Handicappers are ready

to roll at VegasTopDogs.

We have a lot of handicappers who sell picks on our site. Sometimes it can be tough to filter through everyone and make a decision on which expert has the best chance to make you money.  With the College Football Bowl games starting this Saturday we will break down some of the top experts from the College Football Season.  Other handicappers, well they specialize in types of bets. Some may be good at everything, others are better at totals than point spreads or vice versa.

Consider this article your private cheat sheet to higher profits this year and view all rankings in all sports here: VegasTopDogs Money Leaders

With the regular-season in the books, it’s time to focus our attention to the top handicappers to follow for bowl season.

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A.J. PENNY:

If you are looking for one of our top bowl experts, A.J. Penny and his 58-33 college football record this season would be at the top of the list for most.  Hitting (64%) this year he is primed and ready on all bowl picks, which has netted his $100 players over $27,000 in profits. Don’t miss out on any bowl picks for 2018-19. Get signed up for a premium long-term subscription today for just $350.

 

Tony K:

No surprise to see TonyK and 3G-Sports as one of the top cappers to follow during bowl season. Tony is one of our top long-term earners on the college gridiron going 55-33 in college football this year and bring in over 14K for his $100 players. Be sure to grab his College Football Bowl Bonanza package now as he historically does extrmemly well during this time of the year.  Now is the perfect time to find a subscription that works best for you. Click here to view his packages!

 

Doug Upstone:

Doug Upstone has been at or near the top of the NCAAF leaderboard for most of the 2018 season. He is currently ranked No. 3, posting a 60% win rate during the regular season. There’s a good chance he will stay hot, as Doug has hit 61% (88-56) of all his bowl plays going back to 2014. If you are struggling to pick winners on your own, I encourage you to give Doug Upstone a try!

 

Ray Monohan

Here’s another guy that consistently shows to have an edge over the books in the College Football. He’s  delivered $93,000 in profits for his dime players this week.  A big chunk of those profits have come after the first month of the season. Ray has been hot across all leagues the past 30 days.  Find out what premium packages Ray has to offer and start winning more of your bets. Check out his premium plays here!

 

Pay Per Head | Money Makers

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The competition for bookies is heavy and getting heavier. Its seems that nowadays, there is a bookie on every corner. Sports fans love to gamble and they especially love to gamble on football. If you are a bookmaker, you need to seize the opportunity. Players have a lot of options. The online sportsbook market is a multibillion dollar industry and it is continuing to grow rapidly.

 

The week 1 NFL schedule is on top of us. The busy time for bookies is here and everyone is thrilled. After all, this is the time of year that players play. Players love football and they love to gamble on it far more than any other sport.

 

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A Pay Per Head service allows for options that a bookie wouldn’t have otherwise. The number one option is an online presence. With full, state of the art sportsbooks and live casino action; you can beat the competition. Your players will stay loyal to you because you will have everything they ask for. The best bookies in the world are quickly realizing, that even they need ways of keeping up.

 

Bookies get tired of the demands and who can blame them? It’s not easy to handwrite 300 hundred tickets a week and then grade them! Your clients want options, remember, they love to gamble. They want to gamble as if they were in Las Vegas standing at the sportsbook window. The best bookies in the world can make these very same, Las Vegas options available and just by clicking a button.

 

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What is the definition of a sports dynasty

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We as sports fans have watched a multitude of great teams come and go over many tears of watching the amazing sports that we love. Teams like the Boston Celtics, the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and most recently, the New England Patriots. What is one thing that we could all actually be in agreeance on.  Odds are, they have been consistent historical winners, and oftentimes, the sheer mentioning of these teams brings anger and frustration to fans of other teams, and opposing fan bases get annoyed and aggravated when hearing about them.
Because they have been incredibly successful. They had a period where they were dominating their division, their conferences, and their leagues for a lengthy amount of time, and this in itself, angers others. And if we are being completely honest with ourselves, as fans, they are the teams that we wish our teams could emulate. Who wouldn’t love their underachieving, yet steady 7-9 football team to rack up 12 wins in the season every year, like the New England Patriots or have the reputation and great players, seemingly always, like Pittsburgh and be a preseason favorite to win it all, before the season even begins? We all would love that.
By definition from dictionary.com – a dynasty is regarded as a noun 1. a sequence of hereditary rulers: an Egyptian dynasty or 2. any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family: the Kennedy dynasty
But is that what you, as a sports fan consider as a dynasty?
A ruler?
Lets examine.
A teams season wins count for something. A winning team that has been putting up a large amount of wins a season for a lengthy and long period of time is a huge component for being called a dynasty. In the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have racked up a .654 win pct over the last 3 seasons – which is far ahead of the next best teams in the Eastern conference  like hot teams like the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. Winning is hard anyway you look at it, but winning 65% of your games for a lengthy period of time is pretty impressive. Not having the oddball eye opening season of big wins, like the New York Giants or the Portland Trail Blazers – but the 15 straight seasons of 10 wins or more like the New England  Patriots or 8 of the last 11 seasons, like the Pittsburgh Steelers  is something to be admired.
Playoff appearances have to count for a huge part of the equation, absolutely. For instance, New England has made the tournament for 9 straight seasons. The fact is, a team that has been able to utterly dominate their division and blow passed them, and get to the playoffs for so many years straight, is pretty impressive. Who wouldn’t want to feel they had a team that did that every single season? And making it to the championship of their sport is beyond comprehension for the vast majority of sports fans. It isn’t commonplace, which is sometimes misunderstood. What the Buffalo Bills did back in the 90’s was amazing, lets be completely honest about that. How many teams make the Super Bowl – let alone, 4 straight? I will tell you…. it doesn’t happen, that is why we always cherish the precious moment if our team makes it there.
Do you seriously consider the Bills a dynasty though? Or when you think of dynasties do you think of Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys? You think of Dallas and I will tell you why. Not only did they win 3 Super Bowls during a 4 year timeframe, but they were one of the teams to beat for about a decade. And going back to an original statement – why do you think Dallas has so many fans that dislike the team? Because they won and they won for a long period of time.
That’s why.
Championships are the ultimate way to openly judge a dynasty. How many times have they won the top honors as the ultimate team to beat. The Yankees won 5 championships over 14 years from 1996-2009, and made it to the World Series 6 times in 8 years. The Patriots have made it to at least the conference championship at least 10 times over 15 seasons. And the Celtics hung up 11 titles from 1956 to 1968.
It’s trying for most of teams, especially those that are usually a middling organization, like the New Orleans Saints, the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers and you may question why or what happened, or the best of the hypothetical questions  the “what if…” Trust me, we all have entertained those deep thoughts in our heads….but then reality comes back around, and who  actually completed their goals and made the right draft picks and hired the right coaches.
Regardless of how you calculate the way you measure a teams success factor to be a dynasty. A team that wins and wins big consistently for a multitude of years, that’s what a dynasty is. A team that doesn’t play down to their opponents, a team that teams fear, and wins across their league – that is the true signs and key to being called a real dynasty. A team that seems to never get worse, a team that thrill their fans and infuriates fans of other teams, based on their immense amount of success, that is when your team has become a real dynasty.
In sports games we often judge a team, by their championships, or a player, often unfairly, by the 5 boxes that we look at. But a team that brings championships to teams, is the ultimate sign of success for an organization, and those are considered what makes a true dynasty.

Best NFL RB Combo in the League

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We are going to take a look into the best running back duo the NFL today. We all know, that to have one great RB is a great thing, to have two backs, on your team – is quite another. And quite something to cherish – if your team is fortunate enough to have this situation.
Lets get looking into the ground guys – the ones that keep opposing Dlines and LBS to toss and turn, to make them lose sleep at night. It is very rare to find a dangerous combo punch in the backfield, especially with the evolving passing game we are watching now in the NFL. And even more rare – where one RB compliments the others style – a guy who can build momentum off his counterpart. With both players still making an impact.
Chicago Bears
Jordan Howard / Tarik Cohen
Stats don’t always tell the full story – but they also don’t lie. In just over their time together, the modern-day tag-team battlefield of Howard and Cohen have run for over 1100 rushing yards between the 2 of them in 11 games this season. As teammates with the Bears, both Howard and Cohen are a strong threat to find pay dirt each and every game. Howard has put up 5 TDs on the ground, and Cohen has added another 3 total TDs to their tally. Having weapons like these two is nothing short of great to have.  I know it may be a very early in their careers – but they absolutely belong on the list.  With a head first RB, in Howard, who had run for 1300 YDs as soon as just last year, as a rookie – and adding another guy in Cohen, who will be a constant threat for 700 total YDs /year on the average for his career, these RBs are going to be a handful to handle each and every week.
Atlanta Falcons
Devonta Freeman / Tevin Coleman
Freeman and Coleman are seriously putting the Falcons football team on the NFL running radar. Before them, Atlanta hasn’t had a star RB to put teams on their shoulders since Michael Turner was destroying defenses back in 2011. NFL running back duos are historically linked solidly in the history of some of the great teams in football –  and Freeman and Coleman are rooting themselves in those stories. They have been in the backfield for 2 seasons together with Atlanta – and have to be considered one of the most lethal and dangerous tandems in their Conference and of the NFL. Atlanta has made the playoffs, and gotten to the Super Bowl last year with these guys being paired up thus far, and the future will stay burning bright. Falcons fans have to be thrilled to be watching the power and speed that tear teams down with their devastating duo brings.
New Orleans Saints
Mark Ingram/ Alvin Kamara
There is a very interesting and very talented duo in New Orleans. Over this season – Ingram and Kamara have tallied for over 2100 total yards and 17 TDs between them. As Ingram will likely make a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2017 – he has led the Saints in carries, 1st downs, and rushing TDs. Kamara has been putting up close to 100 total YDs/game in 2017, and Ingram has a team leading 39 rushing 1st downs, on 166 carries. New Orleans has made some magnificent changes in their offensive scheme – paired up with Brees and his legendary ability – it makes these 2 backs more than enough for opposing LBs and DBs try and handle, which is why they are putting their team in 4th in rushing in the NFL this season.
When the dust settles, New Orleans has the pair to be easily considered the most dangerous combination in the league, and the Saints have more than proven that with Ingram and Kamara – the Saints are that much better of a team with them on it.
So with all RBs – there are a multitude of different style running games in the NFL, and many different players that have scorched and plundered the fields with their attacking running style, blasting through lines and having a knack for scoring TDs. These two also both can catch the ball with soft hands, and eye coordination, making plays in the open field – as well with their combined 760 receiving yards – and 35 receiving first downs over the season.
When it comes to running game dominance, on the field, no team looks across the Oline of the Saints – and are happy to see either one of their talented backs, lined up behind their future HoF QB, with their hands on their knees, ready to make a big yardage play.
They even have a ton more potential.
Ingram has never looked better from a physical standpoint during this season. He already has rushed for more TDs than he has had in 2015 or 2016. Looking at his potential second straight 1000+ YD rushing season in 2017. Kamara also seemed to have added a nasty cut to his already wicked arsenal that is extremely tough to handle. With 5 games so far of 100+ total yards in 11 games – he is equally ready to wreck ankles of defenders. At 5-10, 220lbs he can avoid hits, and deliver them as well.
I love what Ingram and Kamara bring to the Saints and love the way they both run so hard. Ingram has such great power, and we have seen what Kamara can do when he gets his chances – he will continue to get the touches that he deserves, as his 12/touches per game has been enjoyed for the Saints.
This duo can potentially burn the gridiron and net the Saints 3000 yards between the 2 of them – which would be sheer dominance.

The New England Patriots are going to be fine

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Coming into the 2017 season, many were talking about the Patriots as being a serious favorite this season to go undefeated. And after all summer long hearing about how great this years Pats team was going to be, I can understand the surprise after their blowout loss vs the Chiefs. We heard how this New England team was going to be the best Pats team ever, they were rolling to 19 and 0, they were going to be unstoppable – and all the parade that follows a team like the Pats, especially when they go out and sign players like speedy WR Brandin Cooks, to an already stacked and skilled team.
Many fans and media have found themselves putting Belicheck and Brady as purely flawless masters of the game, who could not possibly lose a game when things are going so good. After their humiliating 42-27 loss – now many are acting like it is the end of the road for the 2 future HOFers. After one (very) lousy game – people are screaming like the sky is falling, pointing fingers at everyone – the defense is horrible, Brady is washed up, they have no WRs. Where is the rave and trust for this excellent organization?
After one 1st game loss – folks are talking about New England as if they won’t win another game. Maybe the fact is, Kansas City just played better? Kansas City played with great heart and played excellent with their passing and running game. Belicheck was outcoached, plain and simple.
The offense was not the biggest problem vs Kansas City. Could it have been better?  Of course it could have been – especially with what many were expecting.  I anticipated some learning curves with this new team that has just been put together.
It is also quite possible the Patriots offense could struggle for what could be the first couple games of the season. Brady needs to build a rapport with his new toy, Brandin Cooks – and New England needs to get much better with their lazy DB coverage. Everyone knows they have great weapons all over – but that doesn’t always mean they get tossed together and completely dominate from day one.
Bottom line though – it’s no secret, they really need to fix some things on their D, the defense was simply blown apart. It never really looked like it was together during the entire game. They were smoked up the middle and burned down the field, it was actually quite embarrassing. The front 4 on New England’s defense is really not in the top half of the league quite honestly, Alan Branch and Lawrence Guy are serviceable at best – and their LB group, with Kyle Van Noy and aging David Harris, is towards the bottom end of the league. Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia needs to make some adjustments with their game plan, to get their defense close to being back on track and have an attacking and controlling mindset.
Injuries are starting to pile up pretty quick for New England and Gronk has certainly had his own issues with staying healthy. Fans love Gronk with his great hands and mighty TD spikes, but they tend to get overenamored – and it gets hard to come to terms that he gets injured an awful lot, missing 23 of the last 32 games, that is super tough to trust when needing to be depended on. Gronk has got to stay on the field.
They also have 3-4 talented RBs they could start leaning on even more, in Rex Burkhead, Dion Lewis, James White, and Mike Gillislee, that can all do some of the vital things injured Edelman did for them that could help enough to make up for his loss. I strongly feel Gillislee is going to be the key signing for New England this year, with his power and nose for the endzone, I would not be surprised to see 12+ TDs and a quiet 1000 YDs by seasons end for the 26 yr old RB.
But, all in all, people need to put the demise of the Pats on the backburner. We have all heard about New England winning a SuperBowl after losing the opener of the season years ago – the Pats are going to get things put together – they are not a team to push aside, and believe me, neither Belicheck or Brady will take this beating lightly either.
All this talk about the team falling apart and becoming an 8-8 mediocre team, after just the first game of the new season is completely irrational. If there is any team that can afford to have a clunker, it’s New England. The losses of perennial 90+ catch, Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, and his slot play potential, and the explosive WR Malcolm Mitchell seems like it could become a bit of an issue for most teams, but with Belicheck and the zen-like philosophy of “next man up” may just take a few games to come together.
But if anyone can do it, it’s most certainly the Pats.

2017 NFL Fantasy Football Steals to Target.

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The 2017 fantasy football season is almost here – which means it is time for draft planning and scheming. It is time to show your football IQ and football know how to demolish every team in your path – take them down with your big named picks.
We all know the David Johnson’s, Antonio Brown’s and Aaron Rodgers’ are all going to be plucked off the board in the first 2 rounds. But at the end of the day – we all know it’s really about the later round guys you can snake in and grab in the ending rounds, is where champions are built. Those are the guys to watch for – those are the guys to quietly pick up and abuse your opponents his 2017 fantasy football season.

Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers
4386 YDs / 33 TDs / 6 games of 300+ YDs in 2016
Round to target him in; 10-11th
Reason to snatch him up;
The Chargers made plenty of moves to fix and upgrade their offensive line. Which keeping him standing up is going to be nothing but good news for you. The Chargers made sure they brought n a better team around him – not only with WR options – but taking offensive linemen Forrest Lamp – they want him upright, for good reason. His talent is always top notch, and the quality of the loaded weapons around him, have gotten even better. As long as Rivers stays healthy he is going to be more than a solid QB with enormous QB1 upside for your team.

Prediction for 2017; 4500 YDs / 35 TDs

 

Jameis Winston, QB, Buccaneers
4090 YDs / 28 TDs / 9 games of 2+ TDs in 2016
Round to target him in; 10-11th round
Reason to snatch him up;
Winston is one of the leaders of the new young bucks of QBs getting ready to start dominating the NFL, as well as in fantasy.
He is on the cusp to be a huge breakout and a beast in the fantasy world of QBs. The excellent additions of big YD WR DeSean Jackson, and talented TE O.J. Howard are going to help him. Both guys can move the chains in a hurry. He has had issues with his turnovers – but he is getting older and smarter – and his QB style will likely also get him 4-5 TDs on the ground, as well. He is growing into a true double threat that is going to score points one way or the other. Having a bunch of new threats to go along with Mike Evans and Cameron Brate is going to open up a new world for the 3rd year QB.

Prediction for 2017; 4300 YDs / 30 TDs

 

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Ravens
44 recpts / 536 YDs / 2 TDs in 2016
Round to target him in; 6-7th round
Reason to snatch him up;
When the Chiefs released him this offseason – I was left very confused. He is now back with his former coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, and the Baltimore Ravens, which means familiarity across the board. Good news for the FFB owner of this former 1300 YD WR. The Ravens have plenty of area to get him targets – with no more Dennis Pitta, who got 119 targets last season and Steve Smith and his 103 targets along with 5 TDs are the numbers to keep in mind here. When Maclin was on the Eagles between from 2009 – 2012, he led the Eagles in catches with 258, as well as TDs with 26, so he has the ability to light it up. He is going to be a great later round grab – with huge upside. He is going to lead the Ravens in targets, and with good hands, excellent rout running, he will most certainly produce yet again.

Prediction for 2017; 1200 YDs / 8 TDs

 

Carlos Hyde, RB, 49ers
217 carries / 988 YDs / 6 TDs in 2016
Round to target him in; 4-5th round
Reason to snatch him up;
He is going to be great this season – especially with a new start with Kyle Shanahan running game. He is an extremely effective RB, when he is healthy. He has more than deserved the opportunity to hold onto his spot as the man to lead the Niners on the ground. Hyde put up some top half numbers last season – and that was with missing 3 games. As long as he stays on the field – Hyde is going to be taking it to the next level in 2017. He boasted a meaty 4.6 / YPC, which is obviously a huge number that pops out. Hyde ended the 2016 season putting up 5 top 10 weeks. Shanahan’s running game – has steadily gotten RBs top numbers over many years. He is an awesome playmaker with powerful size, and he can split defenses very well. He won’t be regretted.

Prediction for 2017; 1200 YDs / 10 TDs

 

Mike Gillislee, RB, Patriots
101 carries / 577 YDs / 8 TDs in 2016
Round to target him in; 8-9th round
Reason to snatch him up;
When the Pats picked up Mike Gillislee from the Bills this offseason, I immediately thought this was going to be one of the sneaky moves to make in FFB. He is the perfect RB to fill the power TD role left by LeGarrette Blount. Gillislee gives the Patriots a really good ballplayer with great power – and he is a legit goal line threat, as he has proven in his 3 year career. Even though Dion Lewis is still there, and had his career high in carries last year with 64, along with his 4.6 YPC for the Pats in 2 seasons. Gillislee’s upside in fantasy is top ended. Gillislee is going to be the Pats goal line replacement for Blount, and with his nose for the endzone ability – I have no qualms grabbing him. Gillislee is going to have some of those games with the 40-50 YD rushing games, but will also get the vulture 2 score games. He has a very real double-digit touchdown upside and he can also catch some balls out of the backfield as well – something Blount didn’t bring. Blount was a steal last year, when he popped in, and led the league with 18 rushing TDs, this is your chance to get the sneaky grab this year.

Prediction for 2017; 880 YDs / 11 TDs

Dalvin Cook, RB, Vikings
ROOKIE
Round to target him in; 6-7th round
Reason to snatch him up;
The Vikes traded up for Cook for a reason – and they will be looking to him to produce this season. Cook brings the Vikings great versatility to the team, not only as a very fast runner – but he also is a great pass catcher out of the backfield. The ultra talented rookie, is coming into a great situation where they are looking to fill the RB spot. He brings an explosive running game where he can show his dominance – with a great ability after contact. He is going to be an elite playmaker who is going to get his carries and get his touches in the receiving department as well. The RB committee in Minnesota is a concern – with Murray and McKinnon – but by week 6, I fully expect Cook to be getting the lions share of carries/game.
It will be his chance to get a hold of the RB1 spot, and when he does – he is going to bring a great upside in fantasy.

Prediction for 2017; 800 YDs / 9 TDs

Written by TonyK for VegasTopDogs.com.