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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 16: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Houston Texans celebrates as he walks off of the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on October 16, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

5 fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 14 include Brock Osweiler, Tyler Lockett

0 comments by on 12/9/2016

It’s playoff time for fantasy football, but that doesn’t mean you should stop the search for sleepers in trying to gain an edge over your opponent, or stash a decent player during your first-round bye as you make a run for glory in your league. With bye weeks now in the rearview mirror, there are […]

Looking at NFL injuries that could impact the Super Bowl chase

0 comments by on 12/7/2016

Early December has turned into a breeding ground for season-ending injuries across the NFL. With several big names and key players placed on the injured reserve altering the Super Bowl picture with four games left before the postseason. With the likes of Rob Gronkowski, Earl Thomas, and others now out for the year, today’s column […]

SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 04: Free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks leaves the field after getting injured against the Carolina Panthers at CenturyLink Field on December 4, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Earl Thomas

Seattle Seahawks’ future now unknown after Earl Thomas injury, retirement tweet

0 comments by on 12/5/2016

For the entire Seattle Seahawks run of success under head coach Pete Carroll, safety Earl Thomas has been the backbone of one of the NFL’s most dangerous defensive units. The presence of Thomas has led to a Super Bowl win and two NFC Championships over the safety’s six-plus seasons in Seattle, but all of that […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 04: Glover Quin #27 of the Detroit Lions reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass druing the second half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions’ surprising defense continues to dominate, and other early Week 13 thoughts

0 comments by on 12/4/2016

When Calvin Johnson made the shocking decision to retire from the Detroit Lions after the 2015 season, regression looked like a strong possibility for a franchise that lost two superstar talents in a two-year time frame. Losing Johnson just one season after Ndamukong Suh left for free agency appeared to be an exodus of talent that […]

LAKE FOREST, IL- JANUARY 19: The Chicago Bears new head coach John Fox speaks to the media during his introduction press conference on January 19, 2015 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Breaking down NFL coaches on the hot seat entering December

0 comments by on 11/30/2016

As we enter the final month of the 2016 NFL regular season, we have yet to see an in-season firing of a head coach for the first time in years with job security seemingly at a high for struggling head coaches. Owners and general managers have let cooler heads prevail this year – but with […]

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 16: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 16, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Time for Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, and other early NFL Week 12 thoughts

0 comments by on 11/27/2016

When the Los Angeles Rams hired Jeff Fisher, there was an expectation that the consistency of the well-respected head coach displayed in his term with the Tennessee Titans would carry over into his next head coaching job. After all, Fisher earned his respect as one of the league’s best coaching options when he turned the […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – JANUARY 03: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins in action during the second half of the game against the New England Patriots at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Three thoughts after NFL Week 11

0 comments by on 11/21/2016

Week 11 of the NFL season brought plenty of storylines and moments as we head towards Thanksgiving. Following are three thoughts on Sunday’s games. Including Carson Palmer’s regression, the red hot Miami Dolphins and the breakout star of the New York Giants who might just be an MVP candidate. 1. Carson Palmer’s turnover demons are […]

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 13: C.J. Prosise #22 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball during the third quarter of a game against the New England Patriots during a game at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Five fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 11

0 comments by on 11/18/2016

Week 11 is put up or shut up time in the race for playoff spots in fantasy football leagues and the hunt for sleepers could separate the champions from the “wait til’ next year” fantasy owners this season. From late season bloomers to players who have hit the waiver wire due to injuries or bye weeks who […]

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 27: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 27 , 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Alshon Jeffrey PED suspension clouds 2017 free agency for the Bears wideout

0 comments by on 11/16/2016

Alshon Jeffery was in the midst of a difficult contract year already on a 2-7 Chicago Bears team, but his year on the franchise tag went from mediocre to a nightmare on Monday afternoon. News of a four-game PED suspension from the league hit the wire that now has the talented Bears wideout on the sidelines […]

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 13: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to throw the ball during the first quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson rises to elite level, earns revenge in Super Bowl rematch with Patriots

0 comments by on 11/14/2016

Before the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 10 Sunday Night Football trip to Foxboro, the last pass Russell Wilson threw against the New England Patriots was an interception to Malcolm Butler that ended Seattle’s chances of back-to-back Super Bowl wins. Wilson and the Seahawks had an opportunity to avenge that heartbreak in Super Bowl XLIX at least slightly when […]

OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and Latavius Murray #28 celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders are contenders after passing prime-time test against Broncos

0 comments by on 11/7/2016

The Oakland Raiders came into their first Sunday Night Football appearance since 2006 in a tie for first place in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, but there were still critics who were unsure of the Silver and Black despite their 6-2 record. Losses at home to the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs, along with […]

CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 18: Corey Coleman #19 of the Cleveland Browns breaks a tackle on his way to an 11-yard touchdown reception against Jimmy Smith #22 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Five fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 9

0 comments by on 11/4/2016

Week 9 of the NFL season is the second of two weeks where bye weeks play a massive role in the fantasy football landscape. Six teams absent from the player pool will make for yet another Sunday where emergency replacements will be needed and sleepers will play a big role. Bye weeks for Washington, the New […]

OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 16: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Andre Holmes #18 against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 16, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Derek Carr is NFL MVP candidate as Raiders win fifth straight road game

0 comments by on 10/31/2016

After 13 seasons without a playoff berth, the once-hapless Oakland Raiders appear to be on the road to the postseason at long last. The Silver and Black are currently under a revival thanks to young quarterback Derek Carr, who in his third season is the undisputed best young quarterback in football. During his first two […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL International Series Game between Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium on October 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Enough ties: NFL needs to adopt playoff overtime rules to regular season

0 comments by on 10/30/2016

After a tie game on Sunday Night Football last week between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, the NFL faced another tie in a high-profile game in Week 8. The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins ended their game in London in a 27-27 stalemate after each team failed to score in overtime. Miscues in the final […]

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 11: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs the football back for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Five fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 8

0 comments by on 10/28/2016

Week 8 is the start of two weeks of bye week hell for fantasy football owners. Consecutive weeks with six teams on their byes will heat up the waiver wire market and increase the need for sleepers. If you haven’t prepared for the bulk of bye weeks by now, you probably need a sleeper or […]

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