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…
College Football: Top 25 Picks for Week 3
Heisman front runner Lamar Jackson is ready to make a statement against Clemson. By John Sarianides #1 Alabama (-29) vs. Colorado State: Former Georgia coach Mike Bobo knows Alabama well but it isn’t going to matter. The Tide is rolling and they should cover as a home favorite. #3 Oklahoma (-34.5) vs. Tulane: Baker Mayfield and company look hungry and ready to prove that they are a legit national title contender. They will roll…
High School Football: Five Thoughts on Week One
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NFL: Dime Package for Week 1
By John Sarianides Here are ten thoughts about week one in the NFL. 1.The Chiefs beating the Patriots is a surprise but you had to figure the Patriots were due for a let down after their epic Super Bowl LI comeback. At least the 19-0 talk has been shelved. 2. Speaking of 19-0. Did the 1972 Dolphins pop champagne the other night? Just curious. 3. The Ravens are for real….
College Football: Dime Package for Week 2
Urban Meyer will have plenty of questions to answer after Ohio State’s loss to Oklahoma. By John Sarianides Ten thoughts from the week that was in college football.. 1.Oklahoma is a legit national title contender. New coach Lincoln Riley isn’t like his predecessor Bob Stoops who was conservative during games. He will open it up offensively and push the envelope. 2.I hate to say it Buckeyes fans, but your team…
Vallee’s View: Patriots get Walloped on Banner Night
By Michael Vallee So much for 19-0. A night that was supposed to be a celebration of all things Patriots and the first step on the road to another coronation took a dark and unexpected turn as the Kansas City Chiefs curb-stomped the consensus Super Bowl favorites 42-27, outscoring New England 21-0 in the fourth quarter. It ended every bit as ugly as the score indicates. The…
Fantasy Football: Good Bet, Bad Bet for Week One
By John Sarianides Week one of the fantasy football season is upon us. Here are five position players I would play and not play in week one. Quarterbacks Good Bet 1. Marcus Mariota: Mariota is healthy and the love the match up against a vulnerable Raiders secondary that is prone to giving up big plays. 2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers: Rodgers three touchdown passes against the Seahawks at Lambeau last season….
NFL: Picks and Predictions for 2017
I am calling it now. The Cowboys will meet the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. By John Sarianides The moment you’ve been waiting. Actually, I highly doubt you gave it a thought. Anyway. Here my pre-season division winners, wild card teams, playoff winners and Super Bowl winner. NFC East 1. Dallas Cowboys 2. New York Giants 3. Philadelphia Eagles 4. Washington Redskins NFC North 1. Green Bay Packers 2. Minnesota…