Game Rewind: The Patriots got off to a fast start and never looked back as they demolished the Dolphins 35-17. At 9-2, they are currently tied for the best record in the AFC and are the two seed in the conference. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. The Injury Bug Bites Hard: The Patriots lost five players in yesterday’s game to injury. Linebackers Trevor Reilly and Kyle Van…
It’s week 12 and with the bye weeks done, it is time to reshape your rosters and get them playoff ready. Here is our add em, drop Em for Week 12. Add Em! 1. Corey Coleman, WR, Browns: Coleman caught 6 passes for 80 yards last week in his first game action since week 2. He was targeted 11 times. Look for Coleman to be an integral part of the…
By: Jared Leonard This week the article is going to have a little bit of a different look. I’m going to give you all my favorite plays of the main slate, but because of the holiday weekend I will not have as much detail with my picks. Quarterback: Tom Brady Russel Wilson Matt Ryan Marcus Mariota Jacoby Brissett- Really like him this week against the Titans. Running Backs: Todd Gurley…
1. Get Pressure on Matt Moore: The Patriots need to get consistent pressure on Matt Moore and get him out of the pocket. Moore won’t force balls into tight areas if given time. He is more likely to turn the ball if he is forced to throw it on the run. 2. Don’t Give Up Big Plays Down Field: The Dolphins can make big plays down the field with Kenny…
The Browns are excited about the return of Josh Gordon. That’s so sad! That’s all they have to look forward to. Playoff race in both the AFC and NFC are starting to heat up. Here are my picks for week 12. 11/26 1:00 ET At Cincinnati -8 Cleveland 38: When Hue Jackson compares getting Josh Gordon to opening a Christmas present, you know life sucks as a Browns fan. The…
UCLA announced the hiring of Chip Kelly as the school’s new head football coach this morning. Kelly got a five year, $23.3 million dollar deal with a $9 million dollar reciprocal buyout. The hiring was expected. Kelly was interested in the job and met with the UCLA administration last weekend. Kelly also met with officials from Florida last weekend, but the Gators decided to move on yesterday, focusing instead on…
It is rivalry weekend in college football. You know what that means? The Iron Bowl, The Game, the Apple Cup. You get my drift. These are all long time rivalry games with major implications. Here are my picks for the top five games today. 1. #9 Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines: The Buckeyes need to win out in order to have any shot at getting into the college football…
Matt Stafford and the Lions face a must win against the Vikings today. Thanksgiving day football is a tradition unlike any other in sports. Nothing beats family, food and football. Here are my Thanksgiving day picks. 11/23 12:30 ET Minnesota -3 At Detroit 44.5: This is a big game for both teams. Detroit traditionally plays well at home on Thanksgiving and this year should be no different. The Lions don’t…
By Michael Vallee It’s amazing how fast perceptions can change over the course of an NFL season. Through four weeks the Patriots record was an unimpressive 2-2 and the only thing preventing them from being 1-3 was a dropped late-game interception by the Houston Texans. New England had the worst defense in the NFL and looming on their schedule was a potentially brutal two-game road swing against the Denver Broncos…
Some thoughts on the week that was in the NFL. 1. Firing coordinators in-season is a way of life in the NFL. I feel bad for Mike McCoy of the Broncos and Ken Norton Jr. of the Raiders but the reality is, there were experienced alternatives already on staff. 2. The Chiefs loss to the Giants just reinforces the notion that I am a fool. I was foolish enough to think…