Several teams were able to secure playoff spots in Week 16. Here are ten thoughts on the week that was in the NFL. 1. Teams in the NFC are going to be rooting hard for the Detroit Lions in the next two weeks. They want Detroit to secure a playoff spot tonight and a division title next week. Why are they rooting for the Lions? No one wants to face…
Game Rewind: The Patriots cruised to a 41-3 win against a Jets team that never got off the bus. With the win, the Patriots remained the number one seed in the AFC. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Complete Dominance: The Patriots dominated this game from start to finish. The Jets were never in this game. It was a dominant performance from start to finish for the Patriots. …
There 12 games on the docket on this Christmas Eve day. 12/24 1:00 ET Washington -3 At Chicago 47.5: The Redskins playoff chances hang in the balance in this must win game. Washington didn’t show up on Monday night against the Panthers and it cost them. I don’t expect the same effort in this one. I think the Skins will come to play, beat the Bears by a touchdown and…
Week 15 in the NFL featured some close games that came down to the wire. The Patriots and Seahawks both clinched division titles and playoff spots and several teams moved one step closer to making the playoffs. Here are ten thoughts from Week 15 around the NFL. 1. I’ll go ahead and say it even though I don’t think most people will agree me with me. Aaron Rodgers should…
It’s Week 15 in the NFL and the playoff picture is starting to get clearer. Here is our preview and predictions. 12/18 1:00 ET Pittsburgh -3 At Cincinnati 44.5: The Steelers have played well in Cincinnati through the years. I expect more of the same this week. Cincinnati is not going to make the playoffs and while they’ll play the Steelers tough, they can’t beat them. Pittsburgh as a 3…
The Los Angeles Rams shocked the NFL world yesterday by firing Jeff Fisher. The move came after a humiliating 42-14 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams have decided to fire head coach Jeff Fisher, two weeks after giving him a two year extension. While the firing might be a surprise to some given owner Stan Kroenke’s blind loyalty to Fisher, it shouldn’t be. The Rams have…
Game Rewind: Tom Brady put on a vintage Tom Brady performance going 25/38 for 406 yards and three touchdown passes in leading the Patriots to a crucial 30-23 win over the Ravens. Here are my five thoughts on the game. 1. Brady Being Brady: Tom Brady was on point last night. I hate using this cliche but he had the eye of the tiger. Brady finished 25-38 for 406 yards and three…
The Packers crushing the Seahawks and the Giants sweeping the Cowboys highlight a wild and snowy Week 14 in the NFL. 1. If you wrote the Steelers off three weeks ago, you made a big mistake. Big Ben and company are back and with the offense clicking on all cylinders, they’ll be a tough out in the playoffs. 2. I think it’s safe to say that the Cleveland Browns will…
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks invade Lambeau Field to battle Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in a key NFC showdown. 12/11 1:00 ET At Tennessee -1.5 Denver 44: The Broncos have been good on the road the past two seasons. That’s why I don’t understand how Tennessee could be a home favorite? With Trevor Simien back, the Broncos offense should get back on track against a generous Titans defense. I…
Tom Brady’s 201st win as quarterback of the Patriots highlighted Week 13 in the NFL. 1. Tom Brady is now officially the winningest quarterback in NFL history with 201 career wins. Brady surpassed Peyton Manning after yesterday’s 26-10 win over the Rams. Brady downplayed the accomplishment as usual but it was a big deal. The Patriots are now 10-2 on the season. 2. Hey, maybe the Detroit Lions are for…