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THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE VIKINGS (-4) OVER THE BROWNS

Adrian Peterson is the NFL's best running back, and the Browns do not have the best run defense.

The Browns just figured out who's starting at QB. After the Vikings defense gets through with him, the better question is who will finish at QB.

The Vikings will not need Brett Favre to make any plays, so he will not be forced to throw up any crippling interceptions.

THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE BRONCOS-BENGALS OVER 43

Neither team seems to put an emphasis on defense.

The NFL's two most dysfunctional teams just might play one of the craziest games, with big plays and bigger mistakes.

Brandon Marshall might be a pain, but he's also talented. The Broncos are going to put him front and center, because they would rather win than be a big happy family.

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