Game Rewind: The Patriots needed all three phases to come through for them in 38-31 win over the Bears. The offense, defense and special teams all made key plays in this game. As a result, the Patriots secured their first road win of the season. Here are five thoughts on the game. 1. Specials Teams Were Special: You could make the case that this was the best special teams performance…
The Patriots travel to Chicago to battle an improved Bears team that is talented and capable of making big plays. The Patriots survived a 43-40 shootout win over the Chiefs on Sunday night while the Bears blew an 11 point lead in a loss to the Dolphins last Sunday. Here are five keys to this game for the Patriots. 1. Spread the Wealth Offensively: With Rob Gronkowski out due to…
There are some quality match ups on the schedule for week 7. Here are five guys you should start and five you should sit. Start Em! 1. Nick Chubb, RB, Browns at Bucs: Chubb is now the man in Cleveland and expect him to get the majority of touches moving forward. The Bucs defense has struggled against the run at times this season so Chubb is a sensible play. 2….
Michigan, Michigan State is the top match up of the weekend. There are some quality money making match ups this weekend. Here are my top games and picks for week 8 of the college football season. Auburn at Ole Miss (+3.5, 63.5): Both programs have fallen off since the start of the season. Auburn is a mess right now. They cannot run the ball and their defense is struggling. I’m…
Laviska Shenault cost himself a shot at the Heisman after the Buffaloes lost to USC last weekend. Some thoughts on Week 7 of the college football season. 1. Texas clearly experienced an Oklahoma hangover but in the end, they were able to beat an improved Baylor team. 2. Notre Dame also experienced a hangover against Pitt. Quarterback Ian Book struggled in the first half. The mark of a good team is finding…
Game Rewind: The Patriots outlasted the Chiefs 43-40 to win a shootout on Sunday night. It was a back and forth affair that featured a combined 959 yards of total offense. If this was a preview of the AFC Championship game, we are in store for one hell of a game. Here are five thoughts on the win. 1. The Chiefs Are As Good As Advertised: The Kansas City Chiefs…
P.J Fleck will have his Gophers ready to play at the Horseshoe. Lots of quality games to put money on in Week 7. Here are out top games and who you should take. Minnesota (+29.5, 59.5) at Ohio State: The Fighting Fleck will play Ohio State tough at the horseshoe and cover as a dog. Minnesota’s ability to run the football and get pressure on the quarterback will be the…
The Patriots host the Chiefs tonight in an early season showdown on Sunday Night Football. If the Patriots want to have any shot at a top two seed in the AFC, they must win this game. Here are five keys for the Patriots in this game. 1. Get Mahomes Off His Spot: The Patriots must get consistent pressure on Patrick Mahomes and throw him off his spot. They must continue…
Here are five guys to start and five guys to sit this week. This also includes defenses in case you are wondering. Start Em! 1. Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals vs. Dolphins: Nixon is back and healthy. With Gio Bernard out with a knee injury, Mixon should get the bulk of the touches and exploit a banged up Dolphins front seven. 2. Devonta Freeman, RB, Falcons at Steelers: Freeman is back…
The Eagles travel to Raleigh today to battle Ryan Finley and the undefeated Wolfpack. B.C will have to win this game without A.J Dillon who did not make the trip because of an ankle injury. Here are three keys for the Eagles in this game. 1. Anthony Brown Must Pick Up the Slack: With Dillon out, more of the offense will run through Brown and he must play well. The…