NFL betting for Week 2 of the 2008 NFL season includes an NFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.This will be the first road game for new Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On the surface it might look like an easy game but the Packers have struggled at Detroit throughout the years going 9-11 straight up and 7-13 versus the football betting number.
NFL information shows that the game could be high scoring as three of the last four meetings at Detroit have gone over the football betting total. 12 of the last 20 games between the two teams at Detroit have gone over the NFL total. Detroit looks to have an improved offense this season with receiver Calvin Johnson poised for a huge season according to NFL experts. Last year he had 48 catches and 756 yards as a rookie according to NFL betting stats but all indications are he is looking at Pro Bowl type season in 2008. Last season the Lions started 6-2 but collapsed down the stretch going 1-7 according to NFL betting numbers. Detroit is looking to run the ball more this season since offensive coordinator Mike Martz is now in San Francisco and third round draft choice Kevin Smith may get a lot of carries according to NFL betting experts.