DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 27: Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak watches the action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter on Sunday, November 27, 2016. The Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid: Breaking down Gary Kubiak’s big decision

Armed with 20/20 hindsight, a lot of Monday morning quarterbacks are suggesting that it was stupid for Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak to have kicker Brandon McManus attempt a 62-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining in overtime Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. But like an attention-seeking Facebook relationship status, it’s […]

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

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 […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass in warm ups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Buccaneers are playing good football at the right time

Heading into this season, there were a lot of question marks surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Would quarterback Jameis Winston take a step forward in his second season as the Buccaneers’ starter? What type of production would the Buccaneers get out running back Doug Martin, who they re-signed over the offseason to a five-year deal? […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass in warm ups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The most interesting team in the NFL: Week 12 edition

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Why the Bucs? Because we’ve been trying all year to determine whether the Jameis Winston-led Buccaneers are good, bad or something in between. Usually when you’ve […]

LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 18: Cornerback Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins and wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys look on in the second quarter at FedExField on September 18, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Week 12 NFL game watchability rankings

Week 12 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 […]

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 21: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca on November 21, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

If the 2016 NFL playoffs started today…

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

SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NFL quarterback power rankings: Week 12 edition

Throughout the 2016 NFL regular season, we’re ranking the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. Here’s how we view things after Week 11… 1. Tom Brady, Patriots: One week after struggling a tad in a loss to Seattle, the league leader in pretty much every rate-based passing category was back in dominant form with four touchdown passes […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 25: [L] Dak Prescott #4 and Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys speak to the media after winning a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

TGS weekly MVP tracker: Two rookies in contention

With six weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… 1. Tom Brady, Patriots: He’s still 5-1 as a starter while leading the league in basically every key category, so a four-touchdown, turnover-free performance in an easy road victory moves him back into the top spot. 2. Dak […]

DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 24: Head coach Bill O’Brien of the Houston Texans during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Bill O’Brien has nobody to blame but himself for Texans’ loss to Raiders

In my latest This Weekend in NFL Stupid column, I issued a very passionate rant about how stupid Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien was to punt on a 4th-and-5 down seven points with one timeout and 3:13 remaining against the Oakland Raiders: “Down seven. Fourth-and-five near midfield. Just over three minutes to play. Texans have […]

during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.

Top 5 NFL players from week 11

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. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots I know […]

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Jaguars defensive tackle Sen’Derrick Marks

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we isolate one particularly stupid moment starring an eight-year veteran who should have known better. Everyone in the stadium knew Detroit was trying to draw the Jaguars offside, except… Just one week ago, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Sen’Derrick Marks openly […]

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

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 […]

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 29: Head coach Charlie Strong of the Texas Longhorns waits near the sideline during the first half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Texas Longhorns Expected to Fire Head Coach Charlie Strong

Charlie Strong is without question one of the more intriguing names in the world of college football. He was expected to turn the Texas Longhorns’ football program around when he was hired, but that hasn’t happened and the team is still not competing at the level that they were used to. After this weekend’s loss […]

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