BETWEEN THE LINES
BY MAL VAN VALKENBURG LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE CARDINALS (+2) OVER THE FALCONS:
Don't have a short memory with the Cardinals. They didn't play well after clinching, but at home they are 6-2.
The NFC darlings, best known as the Atlanta Falcons, are 4-4 away from home.
The Cardinals average 30 points a game and nearly 400 yards of offense. The Falcons will be hard pressed to keep pace.
THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE CHARGERS (+1) OVER THE COLTS:
In the last month of the season, the Chargers have been clicking on offense, and they won their last four games.
The Colts have been great under Peyton Manning, but they are one-dimensional on offense. That will make it easier for the Chargers to shut them down.
The Colts have won nine straight, but only two of the victories would be considered quality. Their victory against San Diego came before the Chargers got their act together.
LAST WEEK: 1-0-1
SEASON: 20-12-2
