After watching the wild card games over the weekend I noticed something you need to keep in mind when you do some NFL football Betting this up coming weekend. Every single team that actually advanced to the next round had one thing in common, they were able to run the ball effectively, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a major factor in the rest of the playoffs.

All the winning teams this weekend were able to run the ball and outgained their rivals in that department, something that at first looked overrated, especially if you consider that this has become a passing league. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

For example, in the first game of the weekend both teams ran a total of 171 yards, the Jets beat the Bengals because they were able to establish the run first and then got some room for Mark Sanchez to make some key plays. As you can see, the main factor was the run.

The same thing happened in the Dallas - Philly game, the Cowboys outgained the Eagles 198-56 in rushing yards, they ran the ball and tired out the opponents defense using good ole’ old school football.

The New England – Baltimore match was a perfect example on how a playoff game was played back in the day and how you should face an opponent in cold weather. The Ravens crushed the Patriots in the running department, 234 rushing yards against 64; they were able to bag an easy win. Check out NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

John Harbaugh knew that in this weather throwing the ball was going to be a bit hard so they decided to go through the ground, and with two really good backs like Rice and McGahee it was a safe bet.

Now before you go and start betting for the team with the best backs, there is one major factor you need to keep in mind the rest of the way to the Super Bowl. The weather it won’t be a factor anymore. Make your bets with NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

Three of the upcoming 4 games will be played in a dome and the other one will be during warm weather, so we can expect matches with big passing games.

The reason people say that you have to run the ball this time of year is because of the cold weather that directly affects the passing game, it’s something that we are going to see only if Baltimore and New York knock out San Diego and Indianapolis and the chances of both teams advancing don’t look so good.

Also consider that the four top seeded teams have huge QB figures and their offense relies on the passing game. Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, Brett Favre and Drew Brees all had over 4,000 passing yards in the regular season. Do you think a rushing offense will be a factor against a team that could strike you with a long TD any given play? I don’t think so. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

All of them also have plenty of playmakers in the receiving department and tend to make very few mistakes throwing the ball, all reasons why you shouldn’t expect the run to be a major factor this week.

"Physically, and from a talent level, this is the best team I've ever been on." That's what Brett Favre said a few weeks ago about his Minnesota Vikings. So you can imagine what his 1996 teammates think. "To say that the team he's on now, after seven games, is better than the '96 team - that's just preposterous. Not only did we have the No. 1 defense in 1996, but we had No. 1 special teams," LeRoy Butler said.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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India vs Australia One Day Match - 3
The fight of number one positions for team India & Australia looks like a atomic war in this series, Although Team India Got a lit bit more hype than Australia because of homage, fan support. Previously it is Australia & England, India & Pakistan are the war sides. but now it looks like India Vs Australia matches also like atomic war. From the first match in the 7 ODI series both teams are high on spirit to win.

Even though in the first ODI India was little bit low while bowling & batting except the tail enders show. Harbhajan the guy who was previously knocked by the Australia team set to fire to beat them. Harbhajan's Rocking performance on the first ODI boosted his & team spirit against Australia. Unfortunate for the Australia team the players are missing with the wounds.

At Bet Republic Cricket Section, our co experts expected India's win against Australia. because of their injuries list we thought India have great chance as both teams are almost in the race of 1st ODI.

India on their 2nd ODI bounced back with hot fire by winning 99 runs win which 2nd highest margin in between Australia & India. All Credit goes to Dhoni, Raina, Gambhir, Praveen, Jadeja, Bajju. We can say it is almost team effort to win with the large margin Dhoni who is really at hard position with his batting & decisions now got relief with the superb ton & win.

On the third ODI it will be like a final of a series. both team try to win to stay at top for the nexxt match, as now both the team are at 3rd position. the watch out players for the next match will sachin who has not scored much on the first to games.

Youraj who socred 30 runs in the 2nd ODi seems to be ok and well in touch with his batting & bowling. Sehwag almost helping india for splendid start with gambhir. the only thing worry about bowling is facing lack of consistency in between isthant, nehra, harbhajan. one of the bowlers has to struck australi in the early overs to restrict australia.

On the other hand Ricky is in good touch with his batting, but hussy, watson are not much in the form. bowlers brett lee & siddel, Johnson are making well by picking quick wickets. all and all both team are almost at same point with drawbacks, but india is having great confidence & support of home fans. so if india bats first scores 100 in the first 15 -20 overs with 2 or less wickets it will be tough time for Australia to win.

The third ODI will be on this Saturday, You can find more stratgies on the third oneday at Bet Republic Cricket Section.