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NFL PRESEASON
Thursday, August 28
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NFL PRESEASON
N.Y. Jets (2-1, 1-1-1 ATS) at Philadelphia (2-1 SU and ATS)
The Jets, wrapping up a preseason that included acquiring QB Brett Favre, travel to Lincoln Financial Field for a matchup with the Eagles in a game where starters as is customary in the final week of exhibition play -- will likely see very little playing time.
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He won Part 1 on Saturday when the Lions (-2) smoked the Browns 26-6.
He won Part 2 on Monday when the Seahawks (+6) nearly upset the Chargers in an 18-17 loss.
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New York edged the neighboring Giants 10-7 last week, getting a push as a three-point chalk, with both teams scoring all their points in the second half. The Jets have been rather successful in preseason play since 2003, going 16-8 (12-11-1 ATS), and they're 6-2 SU and ATS on the highway during that stretch.
Philadelphia rolled over New England 27-17 last week, putting up three second-quarter TDs to easily cash as a one-point road underdog. It was the second straight win and cover for the Eagles, who have been a middling preseason team under coach Andy Reid, going 12-12 ATS (10-14 SU) in August games since 2003, including 6-5 SU and ATS at home. That said, they've covered in five of their last seven home exhibition contests.
The Jets and Eagles have met in the preseason finale the past eight years, and New York has won the last six in a row (4-2 ATS).
Mangini said it would be "safe to say" that he's leaning toward not playing Favre at all tonight. That would leave the starting chores to Kellen Clemens, followed by Brett Ratliff and rookie Erik Ainge. Clemens went 9-for-12 for 83 yards, leading one field-goal drive, against the Giants.
Likewise, Reid is expected to give little if any time to his starters, meaning QB Donovan McNabb will likely take a seat. Kevin Kolb should get the starting nod, but regardless, Kolb and A.J. Feeley will both see significant playing time.
The under has cashed in four of the Jets' last five preseason games (2-1 this August). On the flip side, the over is 6-2 in Philly's last eight exhibition games, and the total has gone high in three of the last four preseason clashes between these two teams.
ATS ADVANTAGE: OVER
New England (0-3 SU and ATS) at N.Y. Giants (1-2, 1-0-2 ATS)
In a rematch of last year's Super Bowl, the Patriots finish out a disappointing preseason with a trip to East Rutherford, N.J., to take on the Giants.
New England, which has not had QB Tom Brady on the field at all this August, lost to Philadelphia 27-17 last week as a one-point home favorite. The Pats are 2-6 SU and ATS in their last eight preseason contests, though they haven't had a winless preseason since 1990.
New York lost to the cross-town rival Jets 10-7 last week, but still got a push as a three-point pup. The Giants are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five August home games (not counting Jets-Giants contests), and they are 9-4-2 ATS in preseason play dating to August 2005. This will be the fourth straight year these two teams have closed the preseason against each other, with New York holding a 2-1 SU and ATS edge.
Brady (foot) is not expected to play for the Patriots, so Matt Gutierrez and Matt Cassel will continue their battle for the No. 2 spot a battle Gutierrez appears to be winning. Coach Bill Belichick didn't indicate who would start, but both should see significant time. Last week, Gutierrez went 14 of 20 for 217 yards and two fourth-quarter TD passes, while Cassel was a mediocre 8 of 14 for 60 yards. Rookie Kevin O'Connell could also see some action in this one.
The Giants, dealt a crushing blow last week with the season-ending loss of Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora (knee), will almost certainly keep the bulk of their starters out of the firing line. That includes QB Eli Manning, who will probably sit and watch David Carr and Anthony Wright lead the offense most of the way, with rookie Andre Woodson also likely to see action.
The over is 6-3 in New England's last nine August games. Conversely, the under is 10-5 in preseason play for New York dating to 2005.
ATS ADVANTAGE: N.Y. GIANTS
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