Football Betting News: NFL Preseason gets Underway on Sunday

The 2010 NFL preseason will begin on Sunday with an intriguing matchup. The Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will square off in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Wide receiver Terrell Owens could make his Bengals debut in the contest against one of his former teams. Cincinnati has been installed as a field goal choice in the contest with a total of 32.5. The Cowboys were hoping to showcase top draft pick Dez Bryant in the game. However, the rookie wideout will miss the entire preseason after suffering a recent ankle injury. Week 1 preseason matchups to watch Next week, the other 30 teams in the league will make their preseason debuts. On Thursday, August 12th, the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints will travel to New England to face the Patriots. The home team is a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 36. In action on the following night, Donovan McNabb and Mike Shanahan will make their debuts for the Washington Redskins. Washington is a 3.5-point home favorite against the Buffalo Bills with an over/under of 33. On Saturday, August 14th, the Houston Texans will head to the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals. The game is a pick' em with a total of 33.5. Arizona will be seeking a replacement for the retired Kurt Warner in the preseason. Matt Leinart will try to secure the job as the club's new starting quarterback. In St. Louis, the Minnesota Vikings must also replace a signal-caller after the recent retirement of Brett Favre. The Rams-Vikings matchup is a pick with an over/under of 31.5. Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels will try to emerge in the preseason for Minnesota. Top overall draft choice Sam Bradford will make his NFL debut under center for the Rams. In Seattle, new head coach Pete Carroll will guide the Seahawks for the first time against the Tennessee Titans. Seattle is a 3-point choice in the contest with a total of 34. On Sunday, August 15th, Denver Broncos rookie Tim Tebow will take the field as a pro for the first time in Cincinnati against the Bengals. The odds for this game will be set on Monday after the Hall of Fame contest. Finally, on Monday, August 16th, the Jets and Giants will break in the New Meadowlands Stadium. The Jets are a 1-point favorite as the designated home team in the game with an over/under of 32.5.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?