Super Bowl odds are against the New York Jets this weekend, and their star cornerback, Darelle Revis, was slighted in the Defensive Player of the Year award, losing to Green Bay’s Charles Woodson. But did the former Heisman winner deserve these accolades?

The answer is yes, and actually, you could have given it to either. Revis emerged as the best cover corner in the league, shutting down the best receivers in the league. The Jets were also the best in the league in pass defense, and obviously Revis had a huge part in that. But Woodson was tied for the NFL lead in picks with nine, and some say, “teams don’t throw at Revis”, and that’s a fair statement. But Woodson forced four fumbles, tackled very well, and he played multiple positions as the Packers switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense, and he showed that there is more to being a great secondary player than just coverage. Revis is a great cover corner, and he’ll be more well-rounded as he gets older. But for Woodson to have the season he did, under those conditions, and at age 33, no less, the Green Bay and former Michigan standout is very deserving of the award, and a reason while Green Bay will have some very good bookmaker odds (bookmaker reviews) next year.

Super Bowl odds proclaimed Indianapolis as the favorite to win professional football’s biggest prize, but they’ll have their hands full on Saturday when they host a dangerous and hungry Baltimore team.

Ravens vs Colts betting – Saturday, January 16, 8:15 PM ET

The Ravens had three sacks and forced four turnovers in a 33-14 dismantling of New England on the road, and Ray Rice also had a big day, rushing for 159 yards and a pair of scores. Joe Flacco wasn’t called upon much, and he’s been bothered by a hip injury.

The Colts lost their last two after deciding to sit their starters, but Peyton Manning still won his fourth MVP award in a landslide. Manning has continued to put up big numbers while losing some of his weapons, along with a subpar running game. The defense has also been bit by injury, particularly on the corners.

Indianapolis is a 6.5-point favorite in this contest, and they’ve won seven in a row over the Ravens, including a 17-15 victory in Week 10 in Baltimore. The Colts need to shore up their run defense to keep Rice under wraps, but their main priority is Manning. If they can keep their leader on his feet, the Colts always have a chance. After a week of rest, take the Colts this weekend.

Bookmakers odds (bookmaker reviews) pick: Indianapolis -6.5

Step away from the racebook this weekendl; there are a ton of great matchups on the NFL Week 4 odds.

The biggest will be the Monday Nighter where Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings will take on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Yes, that’s right - Favre will be starting for the Vikings and not the Packers.

Favre has already been trash talking this week, calling Aaron Rodgers a liar. People making their NFL picks should know that firing up Favre is never a good plan.

The Packers offensive line is brutal and that’s going to be the difference. Look for Jared Allen to go wild and pressure Rodgers all day as the Vikings get the win.

The New England Patriots are not the favorites they once were in the sportsbook. Clearly, not as many people have the same type of faith in them now as they did at the beginning of the season.

But as the Baltimore Ravens come to visit this week, this is an easy opportunity for the Patriots to make a statment that the Super Bowl still goes through them.

The Patriots are a mild two-point favorite on the NFL betting line but that is a very short price for this squad. Sure, they haven’t played to their potential but they are improving.

Tom Brady is still working on his mechanics and both Wes Welker and Randy Moss are getting healthier. Once everyone is back and this offense is in rhythm, they are going to dominate again.

As far as NFL picks go for this weekend, take the Patriots -2.

Let’s be honest: how many of you online betting fanatics thought that the Cleveland Browns-Minnesota Vikings betting line looked like a trap in the sportsbook?

Then the Vikings rolled to victory. It might be time to recognize that bringing back Brett Favre might be a great decision for the Vikings.

The truth of the matter is that Adrian Peterson - and even Chester Taylor - are going to run wild for the Vikings this year. Few teams are going to be able to slow those guys down. For the Vikings, though, what they needed was a quarterback to make a few throws and do some damage in the air to keep opposing defenses honest. Well, it looks like they found their man.

You heard it here first: the Vikings are going to the Super Bowl. Their team is complete now and in the NFC, it’s wide open, so they have a great chance to do it.

At this upcoming UFC odds event, we’ll see Matt Serra and Matt Hughes fight - two guys that have recovered from some serious surgeries. Brett Favre is apparently encouraged and might be going under the knife himself.

If I could place and online bet right now on whether Favre will play in 2009 or not, I would bet on ‘yes’.

Favre visited with Dr. James Andrews - the chief NFL medical expert - and we all know what that means. If he was staying retired, he wouldn’t have to do it. Since he’s not, he’s looking for ways to recover from his biceps injury.

It’s too early to care about the NFL season right now, especially with French Open betting and Indy 500 odds up on the board. Even so, it looks like Favre will be wearing purple and playing this season.

Other sporting events are taking center stage right now such as the French Open odds, UFC odds and Preakness odds and even though the NFL is quiet in the offseason, there is a huge story brewing in the NFL that is grabbing everyone’s attention: Brett Favre is coming back…or is he?

Favre was supposedly coming back after he set up some kind of a clandestine meeting with Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress. Then there were x-rays sent back and forth and now it seems unclear what is happening.

NFL betting fans, what do you think? Should Favre make another comeback?

Other sporting events are taking center stage right now such as the French Open odds, UFC odds and Preakness odds and even though the NFL is quiet in the offseason, , there is a huge story brewing in the NFL that is grabbing everyone’s attention: Brett Favre is coming back.

It appears to be pretty serious now. Favre has met with Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress and he’s going to take the steps that he needs to take to recover from a torn biceps.

NFL betting fans know that Favre is over the hill but he’s better than what the Vikings have at quarterback. The NFC North has gone from being a terible division to know - with Favre, Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford - could be very interesting.

There are many sporting that will be in the forefront more than the NFL this month, such as the French Open odds, UFC odds and Preakness odds, but there is a huge story brewing in the NFL:

Legendary quarterback, Brett Favre, is getting set to make his return to the sport. It sounds kind of crazy after two retirements and plenty of tears and plus, two ugly finishes to both the 2008 and 2007 season, but the Wranglers man isn’t ready to hang them up yet.

NFL betting fans might be getting tired of this act but the reality is that Favre is still an upgrade of Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels. He could make the Vikings a Super Bowl contender.

Stay tuned for more.

At this point, Kentucky Derby odds and boxing betting have been pushed to the background and NFL Draft betting is in the forefront.

One team that isn’t paying attention is the Buffalo Bills. Good work, guys. You trade your Pro Bowl left tackle, release Derrick Dockery, and don’t draft a tackle in a tackle-rich draft.

NFL betting fans have to be wondering how the Bills plan to protect their young quarterback, Trent Edwards, without a left tackle.  And if Edwards can’t get Terrell Owens the ball…sounds like a combustable situation.