Griese questionable; Garcia could start

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10/06/2008 - Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese is considered questionable for this week's game against Carolina after sustaining elbow and shoulder injuries Sunday against Denver.

Bucs coach Jon Gruden said he would address whether Griese or Jeff Garcia gets the nod under center later this week. Garcia, the Week 1 starter, took over for Griese in Sunday's 16-13 setback.

"Obviously, health is going to be an issue," Gruden said Monday. "We'll evaluate [Griese] today and let you know on Wednesday."

Griese was driven into the ground by a Broncos defender late in the third quarter. He went to the sideline to be evaluated while favoring his shoulder and did not return. The Michigan product had won all three of his starts prior to Sunday's game.

Garcia, who hadn't played since the season-opener against New Orleans, threw for 93 yards with a touchdown and an interception on 13-of-17 passing Sunday, as Tampa Bay's comeback effort fell just short.

"I thought he went in there late in the game yesterday and moved around, made some creative plays that we're accustomed to seeing," noted Gruden.

Garcia threw for 221 yards with a touchdown and an interception, connecting on 24-of-41 throws in the season-opening loss to New Orleans. He also sustained an ankle injury against the Saints and watched Griese lead the Bucs to a Week 2 win over Atlanta.

Gruden then gave Griese the starting nod the following week against Chicago. Garcia, who led the Bucs to the playoffs last year, did not see the field again until Sunday.

"We feel like we have two veteran quarterbacks now that have played," Gruden added. "Both guys can win for us. We will make that decision on Wednesday when we get all the facts. Right now we are concerned about Griese's arm and we are encouraged by Jeff Garcia's progress."

Griese completed 13-of-19 passes for 88 yards and was sacked three times before leaving Sunday's game.

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MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow.  Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season.   Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints.  These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order.  As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS.  The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens.  The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.

MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:

Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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