Green Bay at Atlanta (-4.5) Aaron Rodgers is playing so well right now that maybe it is possible for Green Bay to overcome all of their injuries and make another appearance in the Super Bowl by defeating the Atlanta Falcons… Read More ›
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NFL Divisional round playoff predictions
Ready…set…go… Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons (-5) The Seattle Seahawks’ road woes are well documented, so it’s not too much of gamble to ride with the Atlanta Falcons this week. Seattle’s defense is missing Earl Thomas, which puts added pressure… Read More ›
NFL playoffs: The good, the bad and the lucky
(NRG Stadium in Houston, site of Super Bowl LI/Photo by Agustindelosdolores2002. Wikimedia Commons) By MIKE HERNDON The Browns finally won a game. The Cowboys finally lost again. The Patriots were the Patriots. And with that, the NFL’s regular season has come… Read More ›
It’s silly season: Don’t fall for the BS
(Photo of Jim Harbaugh by Eric Upchurch, via Wikimedia Commons) By MIKE HERNDON Did you hear Jim Harbaugh might be going to Los… Read More ›
Five reasons to invest in Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles have surprised many people with their 3-0 start this season. After trading away Sam Bradford, the conventional wisdom was that by starting a rookie quarterback, the Eagles would endure the normal rookie quarterback mistakes… Read More ›
Five first impressions of NFL Week 1
What a great first week of NFL action. Since I was able to talk my boss (wife) into switching over to DirectTV / Sunday NFL Ticket, my only sports dilemma now is trying to find enough tv’s and the time… Read More ›
Two minute drill predictions for the NFC
Here is Part II of the “Two Minute Drill” predictions, but this time the focus is on the NFC. In case you missed them, the AFC predictions are here. NFC East The Dallas Cowboys, despite their shortcomings on defense, looked to… Read More ›
Two minute drill predictions for the AFC
Now that the NFL starts its season the 8th of September, time is almost out for predictions, so let’s invoke the “Two Minute Drill” offense for AFC predictions. AFC East Every year people try to talk themselves into a team… Read More ›
Never let the backup get in the game
Tom Brady decided to pass on taking his appeal to the Supreme Court, which also means he has come to grips with the fact that he will sit out the first four games of the upcoming NFL season. Obviously, this… Read More ›
The Cowboys Did the Right Thing
The NFL draft is now over and one of the first-round selections that drew attention was the Dallas Cowboys’ selection of Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott with the No. 4 overall pick. ESPN’s Ed Werder, one of the best… Read More ›