25 NFL Facts: For amusement purposes only

http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/ FROM KEITH GROLLER We offer these courtesy of R.J. Bell of pregame.com 25 NFL Facts from Vegas: 49ers: -16.5 over Cardinals biggest favorite for SF since 1998. Biggest underdog for Cardinals franchise since St. Louis +17 vs. Cowboys in 1978. Bengals: First time favored over Ravens since 2008. Bengals: Teams favored week AFTER playing Mike Tomlin’s Steelers: 12-33 ATS Bills: Week AFTER playing Dolphins: 10-36 against the spread (since 1989) Broncos: -16 vs. Chiefs is biggest favorite EVER in Denver’s recorded spread history (back to 1978) Broncos: Last 52 home games, have covered only 17 times. Charges: Coach Tuner in December is 20-5 SU (17-8 ATS) Colts: Outscored by 42 points combined on season (10-5 record) Colts: Based on Quarterback Rating, Andrew Luck is the 29th best QB in the NFL. Luck is favored to be Rookie of the Year. Cowboys: Covered only 31% of games in December (since 2005) Eagles: Only team with less than 4 “cashes” against the spread this season. Eagles, Giants: Underdog has covered 13 of 15 in series. Eagles, Giants: Andy Reid has covered 60% of all road games in career. NYG covered 41% as home favorite (last 14 season) Packers: 20-8 ATS in December. Panthers: Covered 10 of 11 at New Orleans. Patriots: Covered only 5 of last 22 as double digit favorite. Redskins: First time favored over Cowboys since 2007. Redskins: Lost 14 straight ATS when playing at home against a team with fewer wins. Redskins: Coach Shanahan is 5-22 ATS last 27 times a home favorite. Redskins, Cowboys: Underdog has covered 21 of 28 in series. Redskins, Cowboys: Shanahan has never lost ATS (5-0) to Jason Garrett Seahawks: Covered 63% of home games since new stadium opened in 2002. 19-5 at home under Coach Carroll. Steelers: Coach Tomlin has NEVER lost when taking the field with a losing record. Titans: Teams who lost by 30 or more last week: 56.7% since 1990. Vikings: 18% chance Adrian Peterson beats Eric Dickerson’s rushing yardage record. --