By John Sarianides The Patriots host old friends Bill O’Brien, Romeo Crennel, Mike Vrabel and Larry Izzo to Foxboro as the Patriots battle the Texans in a key early season match up. Here are five keys to the game. 1. Find Three Healthy Receivers and a Tight End: The Patriots receiving corp is depleted right now. Bill Belichick and his staff needs to find three healthy receivers that can play…
NFL: Week Four Picks
The NFL returns to London this week as the Ravens battle the Jags. By John Sarianides It’s week four in the NFL and I’m loving all of the road favorites on the schedule this week. Baltimore -3.5 At Jacksonville (London) 39.5: I bought into the Jags being for real and I got burned. I am not making that mistake again. I am putting my money on the Ravens as a road…
College Football: Week Four Top 25 Picks
By John Sarianides It is week four and there are some intriguing games on the schedule for this weekend. Here are my picks. UTAH (-3.5) AT ARIZONA: The Utes are flying under the radar per usual but they face a stiff test on Friday night when they travel to Tuscon to battle Rich Rod and the Wildcats. Arizona’s uptempo offense gives defenses problems because of the speed they play at….
Vallee’s View: Patriots Bounce Back in the Bayou
By Michael Vallee Sometimes it takes the results of a game to see the obvious. Or at least the results of the first quarter. Entering Sunday’s game in New Orleans, Patriots fans were predictably on edge. It was just 10 days ago that they watched their team get humiliated at home in front of a national television audience. It was the type of loss that triggers immediate concerns about…
College Football: Dime Package for Week 3
By John Sarianides 1.So much for Clemson taking a step back after winning a national championship huh? They demolished Louisville and made a statement in the process. Kelly Bryant and the Tigers officially the favorites to win the ACC and get back to the college football playoff. 2. USC proved that they are a legit national title contender with their comeback win over Texas. Quarterback Sam Darnold did not play…
NFL: Dime Package for Week 2
Benny Mac throwing Eli Manning under the bus last night was priceless. By John Sarianides Here are ten thoughts from the weekend that was in the NFL. 1.The Giants stink offensively. Sure, Ben McAdoo can throw Eli Manning under the bus all he wants, but the fact of the matter is, McAdoo’s play calling hasn’t exactly been stellar. 2.The Saints were the perfect hungover cure for the Patriots after their…
Patriots Pulse Preview: New England Patriots (0-1) at New Orleans Saints (0-1)
By John Sarianides Headline: The Patriots will look to bounce back this week after an embarrassing home loss to the Chiefs on opening night. 5 Thoughts On This Game 1. Open Up in No Huddle: This game has the potential to be a shootout so the Patriots should open the game in no huddle, push the pace and put the pressure on Brees and the Saints offense to keep up….
Fantasy Football: Good Bet, Bad Bet for Week 2.
By John Sarianides It’s week two of the NFL season and fantasy football line ups are starting to shape up. Here are my good bets and bad bets for Week 2. Quarterback Good Bets 1. Jameis Winston vs. Bears: I love this match up for Winston against a Bears defense that doesn’t get consistent pressure and can’t cover the deep ball. 2. Carson Palmer vs. Colts: Palmer has looked old…
NFL: Week 2 Picks
We could be witnessing the last shootout between Brady and Brees. By John Sarianides Week one wasn’t too bad as I finished with a winning record. I want to do a little better this week and based on the schedule, I should do well. Especially if I take the home favorites. Here are my picks for week two. Patriots (-6.5) at Saints: The Patriots were humiliated at home by Kansas…