Denver at Atlanta (09/17/2012)

Away:  Denver [1-0 ATS]
Home:  Atlanta [1-0 ATS]

Game Time: 8:30 PM
Stadium: Georgia Dome

Recent Meetings:
N/A

Team Leaders:

Denver:
Passing: Peyton Manning (253)
Rushing: Willis McGahee (64)
Receiving: Demaryius Thomas (110)

Atlanta:
Passing: Matt Ryan (299)
Rushing: Michael Turner (32)
Receiving: Julio Jones (108)

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Since 2008 in games Matt Ryan starts

Home record: 26-4

Again, only three teams have beaten Atlanta at home: NO twice, GB in its 15-1 season and Denver in Matt Ryan's rookie year.

AFC record: 13-4

The Falcons have a 3-1 record against the AFC each year for the past 4 years. Since 2009, the team to beat the Falcons from the AFC won their division that same year: HOU(2011), PITT(2010), NE(2009). Atlanta started the year winning against the AFC KC Chiefs.

ESPN MNF record: 0-3

It would seem that the Falcons aren't fans of MNF at all, but closer analysis would reveal that the Falcons played the Saints each of the past three years on Monday night, with each three ending in a loss. This stat has more to do with a tough division rival.

***KEY STAT***

Franchise Atlanta Falcons CB Brent Grimes tore his achilles in the win against KC and will be out for the season. Asante Samuel will start in his place

Best play for this game is over 51. 

Next to the Eagles/Ravens game this will be fun to watch


No play rather just enjoy

ATLANTA - 3

Under 51

I agree Petey.  Falcons do not have a defense capable of stopping Field Marshall Manning. They run like shit and Denver has the better defense and Manning will not be rattled by playing in Atlanta. 

Nice detail Grimmm regarding the Atlanta CB, just that much easier for Manning. Not worried about Atlanta's home record as this Denver team looks like a well oiled machine with an arguably better quarterback then Greenbay.  It's going to be a shootout and I think Denver manages to get more bullets into Atlanta.

Broncos +3

My 1of2 best pick on the board: Atl -3

ATL at home in a romp of an overrated team

i was on my broncos large last week now im flipping the script and playing 4 units on the falcons. theyre almost unbeatable at home in that dome. falcons-3 all day

Manning has sold his sole to the devil, but so has Matty Ice.

      In knowing this Atl is a Monster at home. Denver d cant stop them. They could barley stop pitt on 3rd downs.

Good luck Peyton running that no huddle bullshit in the Dome, they wont be able too bro.

Atl -3 is the Bet of the week by far. Yes i like the over as well, But ATL all day.

O yeah Peyton beat up on an injuried pitt Defense as well...

Always a Peyton factor - but I gotta go with my gut on this one.

Hotlanta -3, and I have a feeling this game won't even be close.....

Lets not forget whos the king of the dome.Its a coming home party for Manning I Like Denver.

manning as an under dog.sure,give me the points.denver+4.5

Tough call here, but you can put me down for Manning and the 3 points !  

Yea how do u not take Manning as a dog.

IM   GOING  WITH BRONCOS    AND   IM FEELING   THE UNDER    GL 2 ALL

Gett$ you're spot on: Manning as a Dog is rare indeed.
He's 1 of very few who can deal w/ domes, ATL, & MonNiteFootball.
Besides, and on top of that, Denver starts w/ D

Good luck Peyton. One game back from neck surgery doesn't make you invincible from taking hits and getting hurt again! I think critics are giving the Denver offense a little to much credit considering the fact that none of the WR's have proven themselves in there careers or on a big stage on MNF. Especially in the Georgia dome! On the other hand, Atlanta is a newly revamped team that will be pass hungry. Matty Ice will show the old Peyton who the new kid on the block truly is!!! DIRTY BIRDS!!! Cheehoo!!!!

Denver +3 in what should be a fun game.

denver +3 and the over

Betting is obviously a math game. Check this stat out. Underdogs have covered a 3 point line 7 of the 9 times a 3 to 3.5 point line has been the closing line. Take the Broncos and buy the half point to push it to 3.5 and win.

ATL -3.....all day.  ill take nolans D over del rios D in a crazy dome fight