The great thing about the NFL is that it provides for us even on weeks where it doesn’t deliver the craziness that we have come to expect. Week four was far tamer than its three predecessors. The biggest underdog that win was a Seattle team that was only a 4.5-point dog to the Lions, soContinue reading “Week 4 NFL Takeaways”
My Week 4 NFL Picks
It is once again that time of the week. Time for me to make a fool of myself by making picks for every game that at least half of which will be wrong. But what matters is that I try my best, right? At least that is what all my elementary school teachers and littleContinue reading “My Week 4 NFL Picks”
Most Watchable Teams in the NFL
I am a Seattle Seahawks fan and I have learned this year that I don’t want to watch them play football. Maybe it’s because Geno Smith is the quarterback or because the defense can’t seem to stop anyone other than Russell Wilson or maybe it’s because they just flat-out stink. But for whatever reason, IContinue reading “Most Watchable Teams in the NFL”
Week 3 NFL Takeaways
A wise man once said, “Just when you think you have all the answers, I change the question.” That wise man is late wrestling legend Roddy Piper so he certainly was not talking about week three of the 2022 NFL season, but it applies here. I thought I had all the answers. I thought theContinue reading “Week 3 NFL Takeaways”
My Week 3 NFL Picks
These NFL spreads haven’t been too kind to me so far. I struggled again in week 2, getting just six games right but I’m not going to let that get to me. I feel like things are starting to make sense now. We’ve gotten through the weirds games and results and now everything will beContinue reading “My Week 3 NFL Picks”
Week 2 NFL Takeaways
I prefer to refrain from making observations after week one of the NFL season because I don’t want to overreact. So naturally, I wait until after week two of the season when I have 100 percent more games to base my opinions on. Obviously, there is no way to overreact when teams have already playedContinue reading “Week 2 NFL Takeaways”
My Week 2 NFL Picks
Week one of the 2022 NFL season is officially in the books and it sure was an unpredictable one. I know that because I tried to predict it and I didn’t do a great job, which I also predicted so maybe I am good at some of these predictions (ok, that’s enough of the wordContinue reading “My Week 2 NFL Picks”
My Week 1 NFL Picks
The NFL is finally back and with it comes the opportunity to prove your knowledge by making your picks for each game. Some people make a living off doing just that. Me, on the other hand, I just make a fool of myself. I always think that I have the guaranteed correct picks each week,Continue reading “My Week 1 NFL Picks”
My 2022 End-of-Season NFL Award Picks
One of the most fun things to do every offseason is to make your picks for all of the major awards. From MVP to Defensive Player of the Year to Coach of the Year, it is always fun to try and predict the season through the lens of those awards. It is also a veryContinue reading “My 2022 End-of-Season NFL Award Picks”
Bold Fantasy Football Predictions for the 2022 Season
ARI: Zach Ertz is a top 3 TE Ertz was the TE5 last year despite switching teams during the season. Now, he gets a full season with the Cardinals and a better understanding of the offense from a full offseason with the team. The tight end position is always a bit sparse at the topContinue reading “Bold Fantasy Football Predictions for the 2022 Season”
2022 NFL Previews: Washington Commanders
I know what you’re thinking. Who are the Commanders? Is this some new team the league is introducing this year? No, the Commanders are the new, uninspiring name for the previously uninspiringly named Washington Football Team. Maybe the Commanders are hoping that a new name will help fand forget about the rather disappointing season theyContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Washington Commanders”
2022 NFL Previews: Tennessee Titans
Quick. Pop quiz. Who was the number one seed in the AFC in the 2021 playoffs? The Chiefs. Nope. The Bills. Wrong. The AFC Champion Bengals. Incorrect. The correct answer is the Tennessee Titans, although I do not blame you for not remembering that. The Titans did in fact earn the top overall seed onContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Tennessee Titans”
2022 NFL Previews: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are once again positioned to be a very serious Super Bowl contender this year. the presence of Tom Brady alone can do that for a team, but the Bucs have surrounded him with plenty of talent (enough to have already won a Super Bowl) but the window of contention for thisContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Tampa Bay Buccaneers”
2022 NFL Previews: Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are going to look more different than perhaps any other team in the league this year. The team had already transitioned away from the Legion of Boom era but now will look almost unrecognizable from the team that won a Super Bowl and was at the top of the league for aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Seattle Seahawks”
2022 NFL Previews: San Francisco 49ers
It is not often that a team makes it to the conference championship game and then opts for a change at the most important position. But as Matt Damon says in those weird crypto commercials, fortune favors the brave. So the 49ers are making the brave move this year by handing over the reins toContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: San Francisco 49ers”
2022 NFL Previews: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to look very different in 2022. For the first time in forever, the Steelers will be without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger under center. Roethlisberger was the defining face of the franchise over the past 15+ years, and now Pittsburgh will have to enter a new era without their Hall-of-Fame quarterback. TheContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Pittsburgh Steelers”
2022 NFL Previews: Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a frisky team that is looking to build off a surprisingly good season in 2021. The Eagles had some success last season behind a breakout year from quarterback Jalen Hurts and were able to sneak into the playoffs. Unfortunately, that is where the good luck ended, as Philly got trounced byContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Philadelphia Eagles”
2022 NFL Previews: New York Jets
The New York Jets are one of the handful of teams that find themselves locked into a rebuild this year. And it is a rebuild that they desperately need. The Jets have not been a good football team for a few years now but are looking to change that. The rebuild is off to aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: New York Jets”
2022 NFL Previews: New York Giants
The New York Giants are in quite an unfortunate situation. The same franchise that has twice beaten Tom Brady and the Patriots to win a Super Bowl can’t even seem to win a game lately. They have been one of the most dismal teams over the past five years and have not given fans tooContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: New York Giants”
2022 NFL Previews: New England Patriots
If you are not a Patriots fan then you are probably quite pleased that their dynasty has seemingly come to an end. Despite making the playoffs last year, New England is no longer the dominant team in the league. In fact, they failed to win the division the past two years, which hadn’t happened inContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: New England Patriots”
2022 NFL Previews: New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are entering into a new era of the franchise so it is alright for you Saints fans to be a little bit nervous about it. Legendary quarterback Drew Brees retired a year ago and longtime head coach Sean Payton retired (for now?) this offseason. The Saints are going to be almostContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: New Orleans Saints”
2022 NFL Previews: Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are sort of an anomaly in today’s NFL. They exist sort of in the gray area between teams that are contenders and teams that are rebuilding. The Vikings are too good to be bad but at the same time, they are too bad to be good. It’s really a weird situation. MinnesotaContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Minnesota Vikings”
2022 NFL Previews: Miami Dolphins
It is usually never a bad thing for an NFL team to be constantly talked about. It means they are staying relevant and will be an interesting team to watch during the season. It is definitely better than being the team that no one can even team five players on. The exception to that ruleContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Miami Dolphins”
2022 NFL Previews: Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have some pretty good momentum going into the 2022 season. Winning the Super Bowl will do that. They made a wise decision to keep most of the group together in hopes to run it back this year in hopes of repeating. The most important pieces of last year’s Super Bowl runContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Los Angeles Rams”
2022 NFL Previews: Los Angeles Chargers
A team from Los Angeles won the Super Bowl last year, just not the one that Charger fans were rooting for. The Chargers did have a good season in 2021, they were just overshadowed by the city-sharing pals the Rams. But the Charger are hoping to keep the Lombardi trophy in the city by beingContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Los Angeles Chargers”
2022 NFL Previews: Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders have one of the most exciting home cities in the entire league. Las Vegas is a tantalizing city that is all about taking risks and hoping it works out in your favor. The Raiders took the spirit of the city to heart this offseason, making plenty of big moves that look very likelyContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Las Vegas Raiders”
2022 NFL Previews: Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have morphed into some kind of mini-dynasty over the past four years. While they have just one Super Bowl win to show for it, they have made the AFC Championship game in each of the past four years. That is the type of sustained success that every team in the leagueContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Kansas City Chiefs”
2022 NFL Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars
I might be crazy but I actually believe in the Jacksonville Jaguars this year. Like to the extent that I could see them actually competing for the AFC South title if everything goes right for them. While that outcome is very, very unlikely, I do like the ways that Jacksonville has improved this offseason. TheContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Jacksonville Jaguars”
2022 NFL Previews: Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts had a pretty good season in 2021. They finished 9-8 and just barely missed out on making the playoffs. They have some of the best young talent in the league. They also lost a game in week 18 to the Jacksonville Jaguars which caused them to miss the playoffs. Yes, they lostContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Indianapolis Colts”
2022 NFL Previews: Houston Texans
Sometimes in sports, teams like to go through a stealth rebuild. It’s just like a normal rebuild, except they aren’t trying to be too obvious about it. The Houston Texans are certainly not doing that as their rebuild is extremely obvious. The roster is very clearly not set up to succeed in 2022. It isContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Houston Texans”
2022 NFL Previews: Green Bay Packers
This season is set up to be one of the most pivotal in recent years for the Green Bay Packers. They have a superstar quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, that they are paying a boatload of money and is not getting any younger. The Packers need to have a competitive playoff run this year and prove thatContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Green Bay Packers”
2022 NFL Previews: Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are far from being a good team in 2021 but that doesn’t mean that they can’t at least be entertaining. The Lions have a ton of young players, some of which have already proven themselves and some of which are looking to use 2022 to show they belong in the starting lineup.Continue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Detroit Lions”
2022 NFL Previews: Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos have massively altered their Super Bowl odds in the past couple of months. And how does a team do that exactly? Just by acquiring one of the best quarterbacks in the game, which is exactly what Denver did when they traded for quarterback Russell Wilson. I still think Wilson is a fringeContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Denver Broncos”
2022 NFL Previews: Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are supposedly America’s team but lately, they have just been letting them down, so maybe they actually are America’s team. The Cowboys are once again entering the season with the expectations of winning it all but the reality that they are still far off from that goal. Dallas currently has the ninth-bestContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Dallas Cowboys”
2022 NFL Previews: Cleveland Browns
Every team goes through some changes in the offseason but the Browns have gone through a complete makeover (or at least a facelift). It is a bit odd to see a team that experienced decent success as recently as 2020 change things up so drastically, but that is exactly what Cleveland has done. Gone areContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Cleveland Browns”
2022 NFL Previews: Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals made an improbably run to the Super Bowl last year and have spent the offseason gearing up to make that run again, just more successfully this time. The Bengals had nearly an ideal offseason, addressing areas of need without really losing much talent from last year’s team. You can’t talk about talentContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Cincinnati Bengals”
2022 NFL Previews: Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have pivoted toward being a young team, which makes sense. If you aren’t going to be able to beat Aaron Rodgers you might as well try to outlive him. The youth movement is now in full effect with linebacker Khalil Mack, wide receiver Allen Robinson, defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, tight end JimmyContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Chicago Bears”
2022 NFL Previews: Carolina Panthers
Most people watch the NFL so they can witness the best football players in the world put on an entertaining showcase of abilities. But if you want to watch the NFL to witness a potential trainwreck instead, may I suggest to you the Carolina Panthers. This is a team whose head coach, Matt Rhule, hasContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Carolina Panthers”
2022 NFL Previews: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were arguably the unluckiest team in the sport last season, losing multiple key starters to injury before the season started and even more throughout the year on their way to missing the playoffs. it is imperative that they stop that streak of bad luck by signing franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson to aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Baltimore Ravens”
2022 NFL Previews: Buffalo Bills
If it wasn’t for a coin toss in the Divisional Round matchup against the Chiefs, the Bills would likely be looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions this season. They were unquestionably one of the best teams in the league last season and have only gotten better since then. Buffalo currently has the best oddsContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Buffalo Bills”
2022 NFL Previews: Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have come a long way since appearing in Super Bowl LI in 2017, unfortunately, they have been going in the wrong direction. This team is no longer a contender for the sport’s ultimate prize, nor a threat to win their division. This is a new era of the Atlanta Falcons, and thatContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Atlanta Falcons”
2022 NFL Previews: Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the most logical team to preview first when discussing the upcoming NFL season, and not just because they come first alphabetically. The Cardinals have been the most interesting team this offseason but not in a good way. The 2021 Arizona team had an impressive season, at the start, before floundering aContinue reading “2022 NFL Previews: Arizona Cardinals”
The Warriors are Back in the NBA Finals and Looking Dangerous
For two years, the Warriors tricked us into believing that they were dead. We got two NBA Finals without the team from Golden State and it seemed like that trend would continue. Steph Curry was banged up and past his MVP-caliber prime. Klay Thompson was coming off two major knee injuries. Draymond Green was olderContinue reading “The Warriors are Back in the NBA Finals and Looking Dangerous”
Start Paying Attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Especially the Battle of Alberta, Right Now
If someone has told you recently that the playoffs have been boring, I guarantee you they are talking about the NBA playoffs. While the postseason basketball games have mainly been blowouts mired by important players missing big games, the NHL playoffs have been exhilarating and exciting. The best example of the entertainment value provided byContinue reading “Start Paying Attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Especially the Battle of Alberta, Right Now”
Current MLB Statistical League Leaders that Will Still be There at the End of the Season
We are only around 40 games into the 2022 MLB season. It’s not a lot, considering that leaves about 122 games left, but it is enough to start looking at what certain players are doing. At this point last year we were already watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Shohei Ohtani, and Corbin Burnes have incredible seasons,Continue reading “Current MLB Statistical League Leaders that Will Still be There at the End of the Season”
In a Fan-Favorite Move, the Pac-12 Changes Conference Championship Game Process
What a wild ride it has been for college football over the past few months. Between NIL, the one-time transfer rule, and conference realignment there is so much that has changed in the sport we all know and love. In a move that probably slipped in under the radar, the Pac-12 announced a change toContinue reading “In a Fan-Favorite Move, the Pac-12 Changes Conference Championship Game Process”
Projecting the Selections of the Four NBA Draft Lottery Winners
The NBA draft lottery happened, that is a statement of fact. If you were not aware of that then I don’t blame you considering there are still four teams vying for the right to call themselves NBA champions. But right before game one of the Eastern Conference Finals tipped off, the draft order was finalized.Continue reading “Projecting the Selections of the Four NBA Draft Lottery Winners”
My NBA Conference Championship Games and NBA Finals Predictions
After a wild and very eventful ride, we are down to four teams left in the NBA Playoffs. the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and Golden State Warriors are all that remain following a grueling regular season and intense first two rounds of the playoffs. One of these teams will hoist basketball’s ultimate prizeContinue reading “My NBA Conference Championship Games and NBA Finals Predictions”
Mariner Monday: Trying to Have Optimism in These Trying Times
The 2022 season has not been kind to the Seattle Mariners so far. They have a 16-19 record and are sitting in third place in the division. It doesn’t help that the Astros haven’t experienced the drop-off that some were predicting (and many were hoping for) and that the Angels have actually been healthy. ButContinue reading “Mariner Monday: Trying to Have Optimism in These Trying Times”
NFL 2022 Schedule Release Reactions: Big Games to Look Forward To
The NFL just loves the attention, doesn’t it? We are in the quietest part of the year for the league. The draft has passed and practices are still quite a ways out. This is the time of the year when the NBA, MLB, and NHL get to shine. Except the NFL decided to release itsContinue reading “NFL 2022 Schedule Release Reactions: Big Games to Look Forward To”
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