College Football Preseason Schedule

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Week three in the preseason schedule begins Thursday night with three games. This is the big week in the preseason football game as starter cultures for a half with some players to deepen in the third quarter.

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The game property of the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia: - 7 ½

More / Under: 37

Michael Vick is history. He goes to see the action and the word is to be the first team offense. There is much speculation about how coach Andy Reid Vick used throughout the season as Donovan McNabb is a lock as the starting quarterback. Vick could be the number two or three quarterbacks on the roster, but it is too much of a single athlete to hold a clipboard all season.

The Pro Bowl quarterback has not played three times in the NFL game since December 31, 2006. Against the Jaguars will relieve McNabb, who is slated to play deep into the third quarter. Vick will have some repetition with the first team, according to Reid, but will not be asked to do much.

The Eagles have not won a preseason game losing both New England and Indianapolis. Running back Brian Westbrook returned to practice last week from ankle surgery and will not play against the Jaguars. The offensive line has been severely beaten by injury. LT Jason Peters has been bothered by a quadriceps injury most of training camp and left guard Todd Herremans will miss the start of the season with a stress reaction in his foot.

Stacy Andrews is recovering from an ACL surgery in January has not played in any of the first two preseason games. His brother Shawn Andrews re-injured his back on the first day of camp and has not been in practice since then.

The loss of linebacker outstanding defensive half, Stewart Bradley for the season will hurt the Eagles. It will be difficult to replace his leadership and 151 tackles, but for Joe Mays to make a statement against the Jaguars.

The Jaguars also won in the preseason, but QB David Garrard has looked very good. He has a new favorite target Troy Williamson in the former Viking who has had two very good games. The Jaguars are looking to recover last year and this will be a good test to see how competitive they will be. Maurice Jones-Drew will play the entire first half, which would be effective against the Eagles.

Linebacker Clint Ingram suffered a blow to the head in the final game and is on the list is as dubious as linebacker Lamar Myles who suffered a hand injury.

St. Louis at Cincinnati

Bengals: - 2 ½

Over / Under: 35

The Rams have not looked very well in the preseason even though they won a victory a game against the Jets. The Bengals on the other hand have played very well especially on the defensive side of the ball.

The big news in this game is that Carson Palmer will not play as he is recovering from an ankle injury. JT O'Sullivan will get the start, but one does not confuse them for Palmer. Third string QB Jordan Palmer, brother Carson, will get a good look against the Rams.

Cedric Benson is trying to have a great game but the loss of tight end Reggie Kelly for the season with an ACL injury will affect the operation and the Bengals passing game. The defense has been playing well so far and led to the Patriots six points in the second preseason game.

The Rams have been inconsistent and now probably will face the Bengals without starting QB Marc Bulger, who is out after injuring the little finger of the hand launch. Former Raven Kyle Boller will get most of the plays. Left tackle Alex Barron has a swollen knee will be replaced in the lineup by rookie first round pick Jason Smith. WR Donnie Avery is still nursing an injury and will not play.

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Miami at Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay - 2 ½

Over / Under: 35

Miami goes to Tampa with a ton of gadget plays and two preseason games fairly consistent to his credit. Chad Pennington looks pretty good after getting a chance to be in the field of Dolphins for a total of off-season. The running game with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams has looked sharp.

Defensive backs Sean Smith and Jason Allen should be back in the lineup after missing the last game with swine flu like symptoms. Jason Taylor has looked good in his return date.

Tampa Bay still trying to figure out who the starting quarterback. Byron Leftwich should receive most fit the first half but look for Luke McCown to play with many of the first string in the second half. Both quarterbacks will receive much support from a game very good working with former Giant Derrick Ward, Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham.

The Bucs took a big hit on defense this week when they lost linebacker Angelo Crowell for the season with a torn biceps injury. Cornerback Elbert Mack Dolphins will miss the game with a sprained ankle. Safety Will Allen has become the practice and could play against the fins.

Enjoy all the action of the preseason and good luck with your selections.

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