32 crazy stats from the 2016 NFL regular season

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 1/3/2017

Passing yards, rushing attempts, sacks, losing streaks — all of these and more are among some standout numbers from the past NFL season. A lot of wacky stuff happens during the 17-week circus that we call the NFL regular season, some of which we can relay using numbers that are either amazing, unbelievable or both. […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins shake hands following a game on October 16, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TGS Wild Card Preview: (6) Miami Dolphins at (3) Pittsburgh Steelers

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When the Miami Dolphins went undefeated and won the Super Bowl in 1972, weird old NFL rules forced them to go on the road to play the three-loss Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game. That silly format nearly cost Miami a perfect season. The Dolphins fell behind early before coming back to edge Terry […]

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 05: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 (R) of the Seattle Seahawks is congratulated by quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions after the Seahawks defeated the Lions 13-10 at CenturyLink Field on October 5, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

TGS Wild Card Preview: (6) Detroit Lions at (3) Seattle Seahawks

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The last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game, George Bush was president. The first one. For the Lions to end that drought and avoid a nine-game playoff losing streak, they’ll have to defy some pretty big odds on Saturday night. That’s because overrated Detroit has lost three straight games and will have to travel […]

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 21: Stephen Anderson #89 of the Houston Texans is tackled by Reggie Nelson #27 of the Oakland Raiders after catching a pass in their game at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

TGS Wild Card Preview: (5) Oakland Raiders at (4) Houston Texans

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The Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans might be the two worst teams in the 2016 NFL playoff field, primarily due to the fact they’re both dealing with turmoil at the most important position in football. Oakland is without breakout star quarterback Derek Carr, who suffered a broken fibula in Week 16, while the Texans were […]

CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 11: Head coach Hue Jackson of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 11, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hue Jackson

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Buffalo’s special teams

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 1/2/2017

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. For Week 17, we start with a comically foolish move from a team that seems to love doing comically foolish things. Punts are not the same as kickoffs Buffalo Bills running back/return man Mike Gillislee has been playing football for at least […]

during the NFL game at Lambeau Field on December 28, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Week 17 NFL game watchability rankings

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/28/2016

Week 17 is here, and you might be entering the weekend with your own preferences regarding which games to focus on, and which to place on the backburner. Most of you have your favorites and fantasy players to track. But in case you’re completely neutral or need help breaking ties with regard to what to […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

NFL quarterback power rankings: Week 17 edition

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Throughout the 2016 NFL regular season, we’re ranking the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. Here’s how we view things after Week 16… 1. Matt Ryan, Falcons: The veteran is on pace to finish with the fifth-highest passer rating in NFL history. He also has a 9.3 yards-per-attempt average, which leads the league by a ridiculous margin. […]

at Lambeau Field on December 8, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

TGS weekly MVP tracker: It’s a three-horse race

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/27/2016

With one week remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… T-1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Good numbers: 26-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his last 10 games Has led the Packers on a five-game winning streak to remain alive in the playoff race despite a slew of injuries Bad numbers: […]

ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Rex Ryan of the Buffalo Bills speaks at a press conference after the win over Cleveland Browns on December 18, 2016 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Cleveland 33-13. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rex Ryan

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Bills coach Rex Ryan

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This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. For Week 16, we highlight a comedy errors from one of the NFL’s most infamously senseless coaches. Rex being Rex Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan exercised so much stupidity on Saturday that at one point he did something stupid which saved […]

at Soldier Field on December 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

The most interesting team in the NFL: Week 16 edition

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/23/2016

Each Friday this NFL season, we’re taking a quick look at the league’s most interesting team in action that weekend. This week, we’re going with the Green Bay Packers. Why the Packers? Because just as we were about to lay them to rest, the Packers are back. And with Aaron Rodgers on top of his […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 02: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is congratulated by Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens after a 43-23 win at Heinz Field on November 2, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Week 16 NFL game watchability rankings

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/22/2016

Week 16 is here, and you might be entering the weekend with your own preferences regarding which games to focus on, and which to place on the backburner. Most of you have your favorites and fantasy players to track. But in case you’re completely neutral or need help breaking ties with regard to what to […]

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 4: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons paces the sideline during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Georgia Dome on December 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

NFL quarterback power rankings: Week 16 edition

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Throughout the 2016 NFL regular season, we’re ranking the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. Here’s how we view things after Week 15… 1. Matt Ryan, Falcons: The league’s highest-rated passer is on pace to post the highest yards-per-attempt average this century (9.3). 2. Tom Brady, Patriots: He’s 9-1 as a starter and has a 22-to-2 touchdown-to-interception […]

at Soldier Field on December 18, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

TGS weekly MVP tracker: Watch out for Rodgers

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/21/2016

With two weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… 1. Matt Ryan, Falcons: I’m not going to lie, I’m having trouble making up my mind. I thought Ryan was out of this race a few weeks ago, but he’s been absolutely dominant without his top receiver of […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 18: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs watches the scoreboard during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Andy Reid and the practice of icing the kicker

0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/20/2016

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we focus on one coach’s silly decision to apply a strategy that should have been abandoned years ago, which ultimately cost his team an important game. No more icing, please Only 14 men in history have coached more NFL […]

ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 18: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

If the 2016 NFL playoffs started today…

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With two weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s a breakdown of the playoff picture… AFC right now 1. Patriots (12-2) 2. Raiders (11-3) 3. Steelers (9-5) 4. Texans (8-6) 5. Chiefs (10-4) 6. Dolphins (9-5) ————————– 7. Ravens (8-6) 8. Titans (8-6) 9. Broncos (8-6) 10. Colts (7-7) New England looks primed to wrap up […]

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