DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots congratulates Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos after the Broncos defeated the Patriots 26 to 16 during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Where does Brady-Manning rank among all time best player sports rivalries?

When you think about the all time greatest players rivalries in the history of sports, Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady has to be in the mix. In basketball there was Bird vs. Magic, in tennis there was Navratilova vs. Evert, in golf Palmer vs. Nicklaus, in soccer Messi vs. Ronaldo, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost […]

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked by outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos in overtime at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Tom Brady has struggled in Denver more than anywhere else

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a losing record in just six NFL stadiums. In Carolina, Kansas City, New Orleans and Seattle, he’s either 1-2 or 0-1. Hardly a sample size worth drawing conclusions from. In Miami, he’s 6-8. A little surprising, but the Dolphins are a solid division rival. The sixth city on […]

<>of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium on December 29, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Could the first overall pick be traded for the first time in over a decade?

For the first time since they took eventual Hall of Famer Earl Campbell in 1978, the Tennessee Titans hold the first pick in the NFL draft. But in an era dominated by the pass, teams desperate for quarterbacks are best-suited to hold the top selection. In fact, 11 of the last 15 first overall picks have […]

during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Do the Carolina Panthers have a closing problem?

In Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game, the Carolina Panthers survived with a 31-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks despite the fact Carolina led 31-0 early in the third quarter. Sure, the Seahawks are a great team and leads sometimes slip, but this isn’t new for the Panthers. In Week 8, they led the Indianapolis Colts 23-6 in […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 10: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on from the sideline in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2015 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Conference championship weekend: Super Bowl implications by the numbers

Some key stats regarding Super Bowl implications entering the ‘final four weekend’ in the NFL… If the Patriots win Sunday, they’ll have participated in 18 percent of all of the Super Bowls ever played. That’s nine out of 50, one more than Pittsburgh and Dallas. If the Broncos win, they’ll join New England with eight […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots congratulates Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos after the Broncos defeated the Patriots 26 to 16 during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A statistical look at the history of Brady vs. Manning

For quite possibly the last time, the two most accomplished quarterbacks of this era — Tom Brady and Peyton Manning — will go toe-to-toe next Sunday with a trip to Super Bowl 50 on the line. This is their 17th meeting (including the playoffs): Brady’s Patriots have defeated Manning in 11 of their 16 matchups. […]

The NFL’s Four Remaining Teams Gearing Up For Historic Championship Sunday

There’s only one “Championship Sunday” a year and this season, it’s set to commence on January 24 when the stakes can’t get any bigger. On this day, the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots will do battle in the AFC title game, while the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will collide in the NFC version, […]

HOUSTON, TX – JANUARY 09: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Divisional playoffs in stupid, feat. Andy Reid

In the playoffs, every decision becomes enhanced. That includes the stupid ones, which is why it’s easy to keep providing readers with This weekend in NFL stupid despite the lower quantity of games. This week’s winner is obvious. Congratulations, Andy Reid! Did the Kansas City Chiefs think there was a fifth quarter? This wasn’t the […]

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos and quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots shake hands after the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 34-31 in overtime at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

AFC championship game: What you need to know about Patriots at Broncos

We’re down to the final four in the NFL. Here’s a first look at the 2016 AFC championship game, which features the top-seeded Denver Broncos (12-4) and the No. 2-seeded New England Patriots (12-4), who will meet at Mile High Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. Brady vs. Manning, take 17: This will mark the 17th […]

during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 17, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

Divisional round weekend by the numbers

Divisional round weekend featured four games decided by a touchdown or less. How we arrived at that point each time differed greatly. There was a blowout that should have remained a blowout, but instead turned into a near flameout. There was more Hail Mary heroics from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And there was […]

DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 3: Outside linebacker Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 3, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images)

Packers LB Julius Peppers ‘unsure’ about his NFL future

Following the Green Bay Packers’ emotional and heartbreaking 26-20 overtime loss against the Arizona Cardinals last night, Julius Peppers has been left with many questions. He has to make a decision about whether he will play another season, which is not an easy decision to make with that kind of emotion. Peppers was asked about […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 06: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 (R) of the Arizona Cardinals shakes hands with quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers following the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Panthers 22-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NFC championship game: What you need to know about Cardinals at Panthers

We’re down to the final four in the NFL. Here’s a first look at the 2016 NFC championship game, which features the top-seeded Carolina Panthers (15-1) and the No. 2-seeded Arizona Cardinals (13-3), who will meet in Charlotte Sunday at 6:40 p.m. ET. On paper, these are the two best teams in football: Nobody else […]

LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 10: Inside linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers in action against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on January 10, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews wants NFL to change overtime rules

Following the Green Bay Packers’ 26-20 overtime loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on Saturday night, linebacker Clay Matthews showed his frustration with the current NFL overtime rules. Arizona scored a touchdown on the first possession of overtime to win the football game. Matthews is in favor of […]

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