Big Ben throws five TDs as Steelers dominate Titans
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10/09/2011 - Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ben Roethlisberger threw five touchdowns for the second time in his career as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tennessee Titans, 38-17.
Roethlisberger, who played through a sprained left foot, completed 24-of-34 passes for 228 yards for the Steelers (3-2), who bounced back nicely after a 17-10 loss last Sunday against Houston. The two-time Super Bowl winner came into the game with just three passing touchdowns and nine turnovers, five of them interceptions.
Rashard Mendenhall was active for the game, but did not play. Jonathan Dwyer ran for a career-high 107 yards on 11 carries, including a 76-yard run. Isaac Redman ran the ball 15 times for 49 yards.
Hines Ward had 54 yards and two scores on seven receptions, while Mike Wallace had 82 yards and one touchdown on six catches.
Matt Hasselbeck threw for 262 yards and a touchdown on 29-of-49 passing for the Titans (3-2).
The Steeler defense held Chris Johnson in check for 51 yards and a score on 14 carries. Johnson ran for 21 yards on the first play of the game for Tennessee, who had three consecutive wins heading into the game.
Damian Williams caught six passes for 66 yards and a touchdown, while Nate Washington added 69 yards on five receptions.
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Breaston's 11-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter Sunday lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-24 win over Curtis Painter and the Indianapolis Colts. Breaston caught two touchdown passe
<< Nightmare continues for Eagles
Orchard Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fred Jackson rushed for 111 yards and a
touchdown and the Buffalo Bills scored 17 points off five turnovers Sunday to
beat Michael Vick and Philadelphia Eagles, 31-24.
Indeed, the Eagles (1-4) contin
<< Scott's late TD lifts Bengals over Jaguars
Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bernard Scott scored the go-ahead
touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the
Jacksonville Jaguars, 30-20, at EverBank Field.
Andy Dalton finished with 179 yar
<< Seahawks QB Jackson leaves game with shoulder injury
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson
left Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a right shoulder injury.
Jackson took off for an 11-yard rush on Seattle's second possession of the
second
<< Game 2 of ALCS postponed until Monday
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Game 2 of the American League Championship
Series between Detroit and Texas has been postponed for a day because of more
inclement weather.
The game, scheduled for Sunday at 7:45 p.m. (et), has been pushe
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brandon Browner's interception return for a touchdown in the final minutes of the game sealed a 36-25 victory for the Seattle Seahawks over the New York Giants. Tarvaris Jackson threw for 166 yar
Raiders rally to win one for Davis >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - "Just win, baby!"
The Oakland Raiders did just that on Sunday, honoring late owner Al Davis with
a thrilling 25-20 victory over the Houston Texans.
Jason Campbell threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns agains
Thomas' late score lifts Saints over Panthers >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pierre Thomas caught the game-winning
touchdown with 50 seconds to play as the New Orleans Saints held off Cam
Newton and the Carolina Panthers for a 30-27 win.
Drew Brees threw for 359 yards
Peterson's big day helps Vikings pick up first win >>
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adrian Peterson had a huge day on the
ground, rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries, leading the
Minnesota Vikings to a 34-10 drubbing of the Arizona Cardinals.
Former Philadel
Jets' Mangold starts against Patriots >>
Foxboro, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Jets center Nick Mangold started
Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Mangold has been sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain during the
first quarter of a Week 2 win over
American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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