ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a touchdown pass during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from week 17

This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. Here is the final edition, hope you enjoyed! 1. Matt […]

DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 01: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 1, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Green Bay defeated Detroit 31-24. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

NFL quarterback power rankings: Wild Card Edition

Throughout the 2016 NFL regular season, we’ve been ranking the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. For the playoffs, let’s say goodbye to eliminated signal callers Drew Brees, Marcus Mariota and Kirk Cousins, as well as the injured Derek Carr, and expand the field to 12. 1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers: The hottest quarterback in the NFL has […]

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 09: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers speaks with Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants following a game at Lambeau Field on October 9, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Giants 23-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

TGS Wild Card Preview: (5) New York Giants at (4) Green Bay Packers

A jarring and unexpected New York Giants playoff run requires several ingredients: Eli Manning, a top-notch defense and victories over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Manning is here, the defense gave up an NFC-low 17.8 points per game, the Patriots are the AFC’s top […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts to a play during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

32 crazy stats from the 2016 NFL regular season

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

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

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

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 […]

OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 06: Head coach Jack Del Rio of the Oakland Raiders throws his challenge flag after Latavius Murray #28 was called short of the goal line during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum on December 6, 2015 in Oakland, California. The ruling was overturned for an Oakland Raiders touchdown. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Why the Oakland Raiders are better off starting Connor Cook

The Oakland Raiders dream return to the postseason has been ruined completely by the season-ending injury to franchise quarterback Derek Carr after Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Trent Cole ended the MVP candidate’s season in Week 16. Cole’s hit has caused an 180-degree turn of fortune for the Raiders from the team of the moment on pace […]

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

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

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

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

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: […]

at Lambeau Field on January 3, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Top 5 NFL players from week 16

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings You’ve probably never […]

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

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 […]

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