NFL Streaks & Notes!! Preseason Week-Three www.sportspic.com September 5th 2008    Opening Week!!   Tampa Bay Bucs at New Orleans Saints September 7th 01:00 EST - Saints and Bucs meet at the Superdome in a clash that pits offense vs defense. Saints among the league leaders in passing offense behind Brees (4423 yds, 28 TD, 18 Int) and his main target Marques Colston (1202 yds, 11 TD) notched 23.7 points per game last year on 270.5 passing, 91.3 rushing yards/game. Bucs under defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin surrendered just 16.8 PPG on 170.9 passing, 107.8 rushing yards/game. Since defense usually trumps offense, take the points knowing Bucs have cashed seven of last nine meetings including five straight as the visitor in this bitter NFC South rivalry. Detroit Lions at Altlanta Falcons September 7th 01:00 EST Lions off a disappointing 7-9 (6-9-1 ATS) season after faltering down the stretch with it's 1-7 (1-7 ATS) mark should get off to winning start against rebuilding Falcons that were 4-12 (8-8 ATS) in 2007 and open with rookie QB Matt Ryan guiding a squad that managed just 16.1 PPG overall. Then, again Lions as favorites on the road is cause for concern, the MoTown Boys were 2-6 (2-6 ATS) on the highway last year and have one ugly 16-64 (32-46-2 ATS) road record dating back to '98 which includes 0-6 both SU & ATS laying points away. Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers September 7th 01:00 EST - Steelers who have five straight opening victories (1-4 ATS) to their credit take on rising Texans. Little doubt Steelers are a mean machine on Heinz field after going 7-1 (5-3 ATS) last season bringing the mark to 25-7 (19-13 ATS) the past four years. However, taking a huge hit on it's already suspect offensive line with the departure of Alan Faneco Steelers could have trouble covering the huge 6-point spot against the speedy defensive front of the Texans led by Mario Williams (14 sacks). Be sure to check out the NFL Trends Enjoy and as always best of luck. To find out who The Nations Best Handicappers like in all of this weeks football action visit the Guaranteed Picks Page where NFL Football PICKS MUST WIN or there is no charge!!