Thursday Night in the NFL

Two Star Special:

Houston Texans @ Philadelphia Eagles - Line is Eagles -8 - This is a game that is giving the Locksmith fits.  First off, let's establish that we envision an Eagle victory.  It is pretty difficult to argue against that.  However, it is the line that has us a bit frazzled.  The primary reason for that hesitation is that as bad as the Texans are on defense, they are equally talented on offense.  Any team with Arian Foster and Andre Johnson can put up points on anyone.  Furthermore, this isn't the Eagles defense of seasons' past.  This is a team that just got a 30-spot hung on them by the Bears.  There are leaks in this here ship.  So while we foresee the Eagles offense having its way during this game and scoring somewhere in the neighborhood of 35 points, we also think the Texans might just have 28 points of their own - especially if Philly gets up early and Schaub needs to throw an assortment of deep balls to Andre and check downs to Arian.  In need of a selection here, the Locks is going to lean toward taking the points and the Texans.  Final score is 34-28.  LOCK IT UP

Teaser Special for Consideration - For those of you that are as scared of this line as the Locks, we offer a teaser special for your consideration.  This is merely an added bonus and won't count for or against the Locksmith in his overall NFL record.  We'd recommend placing a 6-point tease with the Eagles (-2) and the Over (46.5).  This pays our 1/1 so you double your money with a win.  Food for thought.