09/07/2008 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - DeSean Jackson made a big splash in his NFL debut, gaining 203 total yards -- 106 yards on six catches and 97 yards on eight punt returns -- and the Philadelphia Eagles ripped the St. Louis Rams 38-3 in the season opener for both clubs.
Donovan McNabb completed 21-of-33 passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns as the Eagles (1-0) dominated in every phase of the game. Hank Baskett had a 90- yard touchdown catch and 102 yards receiving, and Greg Lewis gained 104 yards on five grabs for Philadelphia.
Brian Westbrook gained 91 yards on 19 carries, rushed for one touchdown, and added a scoring grab for the Eagles, who will likely face a sterner test next Monday in Dallas against the division-rival Cowboys.
Marc Bulger completed 14-of-26 passes for 158 yards for the Rams (0-1), who were outgained 522-166, and managed only eight first downs to 28 by the Eagles. Steven Jackson, who missed most of the preseason during a lengthy holdout, gained 40 yards on 14 carries, and Randy McMichael had five catches for 77 yards for the Rams, who did not score until a Josh Brown field goal in the fourth quarter.
Jackson didn't wait long to make an impact on the game, as his 47-yard catch- and-run on the second play from scrimmage set up the Eagles' first score, a one-yard shuffle pass to Westbrook. That score capped a quick six-play, 80- yard drive, and Philadelphia led 7-0.
McNabb found Jason Avant over the middle for a 31-yard gain on a 3rd-and-12 on the next Philadelphia drive, and three plays later L.J. Smith hauled in a five-yard touchdown pass over the middle for a 14-0 Eagles lead with 1:53 to play in the first.
Facing a 3rd-and-8 at their own 10-yard-line late in the second quarter, the Eagles went for the big strike. The Rams inexplicably left Baskett wide open down the left side, and McNabb hit him in stride for a 90-yard touchdown, pushing the Eagles up 21-0 with 47 seconds remaining in the half.
The Eagles outgained the Rams 331-87 in the opening 30 minutes, with McNabb leading the way. The Eagles quarterback rarely had to move around in a well- protected pocket, and he carved the St. Louis defense up for 297 yards and three scores on 16-of-24 passing before the break.
Philadelphia kept pouring it on in the second half. While the St. Louis offense couldn't get any rhythm going, the Eagles looked like a well-oiled machine. Tony Hunt's one-yard dive gave Philadelphia a four-touchdown lead with 5:45 left in the third quarter, and Jackson's 60-yard punt return set up a 23-yard David Akers field goal for a 31-0 Eagles lead with 2:29 left in the third.
The Birds added one more scoring drive in what would be their last appearance of the day. McNabb found Jackson for an 11-yard gain on a drive which progressed into the fourth quarter, which Westbrook capped by going over left tackle for a six-yard scoring run. Westbrook's score pushed the Eagles lead to 38-0 with 12:06 remaining in the game.
St. Louis' only points of the day came on a 46-yard field goal by Brown with nine minutes to play. Brown's boot came after a six-play, 52-yard drive by the Rams, the lone bright spot in a dreary day for St. Louis.
Game Notes
The 35-point margin of victory is the largest by the Eagles in a season opener in franchise history...Rams wide receiver Drew Bennett left early in the first quarter after an apparent knee injury after a four-yard catch. He did not return...Baskett has four career touchdown receptions. Three of them are for 85 yards or more...The 361 yards passing was the most by McNabb in a season opener in career history...The Eagles haven't had three players top 100 yards receiving since December 18, 1960.
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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