0 comments by Chase Ruttig 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 […]
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 04: Eric Berry #29 of the Kansas City Chiefs returns an interception on a failed two-point converstion for two points against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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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. Eric Berry, S, Kansas City Chiefs Not only […]
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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With four weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s a breakdown of the playoff picture… AFC right now 1. Raiders (10-2) 2. Patriots (10-2) 3. Ravens (7-5) 4. Texans (6-6) 5. Chiefs (9-3) 6. Broncos (8-4) ————————– 7. Dolphins (7-5) 8. Steelers (7-5) 9. Colts (6-6) 10. Bills (6-6) 11. Titans (6-6) Oakland controls its […]
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to throw a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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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 13… 1. Tom Brady, Patriots: The league’s oldest position player remains its highest-rated passer, despite a lack of support on offense. 2. Derek Carr, Raiders: His legacy grows with yet another fourth-quarter comeback. That’s six […]
during their NFL game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on December 4, 2016 in Oakland, California.
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With four weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… 1. Derek Carr, Raiders: That’s yet another fourth-quarter comeback for Carr, who trails Matthew Stafford (seven) by one in that category. Stafford has already tied the single-season NFL record. The league’s highest-rated fourth-quarter passer has really carried first-place […]
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game on November 27, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/6/2016
This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we focus on an ordeal that one coach inexplicably brought upon himself. A simple fine would have sufficed Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera benched superstar quarterback Cam Newton for the first series (it turned out to be only one […]
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
0 comments by Chase Ruttig 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)
0 comments by Chase Ruttig 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 […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 27: Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown with Drew Brees #9 during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/2/2016
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 New Orleans Saints. Why the Saints? Frankly, we could have just as easily gone with New Orleans’ Week 13 opponent, Detroit. The real point of interest is the matchup […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions shakes hands with Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints after their 2012 NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won the game 45-28. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 12/1/2016
Week 13 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 […]
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys and Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins hug at midfield after their game at AT&T Stadium on November 24, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 11/30/2016
With five weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s a breakdown of the playoff picture… AFC right now 1. Patriots (9-2) 2. Raiders (9-2) 3. Ravens (6-5) 4. Texans (6-5) 5. Chiefs (8-3) 6. Dolphins (7-4) ————————– 7. Broncos (7-4) 8. Steelers (6-5) 9. Bills (6-5) 10. Titans (6-6) 11. Colts (5-6) 12. Chargers (5-6) […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 27: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets with a score of 22 to 17 at MetLife Stadium on November 27, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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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 12… 1. Tom Brady, Patriots: To be clear, his lead is shrinking. Brady still leads the league with an 18-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 116.7 passer rating, but his numbers have actually been rather pedestrian […]
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)
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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 […]
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown by Latavius Murray #28 against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL game on November 27, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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With five weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… 1. Derek Carr, Raiders: The third-year Oakland quarterback is only the league’s seventh-highest-rated passer and his 7.4 yards-per-attempt ranks outside of the top 10, but nobody has been better in the fourth quarter and nobody has done more […]
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders scores after intercepting Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of their NFL game on November 27, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
0 comments by Andrew Juge on 11/29/2016
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. Khalil Mack, LB, Oakland Raiders Not only did […]
