NFL Odds: Green Bay Packers Favored by 3.5 over Miami Dolphins

October 16, 2010   ·   Jimmy Boyd   ·   Jump to comments

The Green Bay Packers are 3-2, but they haven’t looked like the Super Bowl contender most thought them to be. Getting hit with a heavy dose of the injury bug is one reason why the Packers have yet to put it all together.
Last week, star quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a concussion in a 16-13 overtime loss at Washington. His health is the biggest concern as the Packers get set for a date with the Miami Dolphins. NFL odds makers have listed the Packers as a 3.5 point favorite with the total set at 44.5 this week.
Green Bay has already lost running back Ryan Grant to a season ending ankle injury. Two other key contributors, linebacker Nick Barnett and tight end Jermichael Finley, went under the knife this week. And the list goes on.
NFL sacks leader Clay Matthews, defensive lineman Ryan Pickett, tight end Donald Lee and safety Derrick Martin are all currently dealing with various maladies, and injuries have kept cornerback Al Harris and safety Atari Bigby from...

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