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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs are both expected to be playing in the postseason, making this late-June series between the two squads a potential playoff preview. Both teams are within striking distance of their respective division leads, so this series will surely be interesting. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

The Atlanta Braves will travel to the great state of Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Reds for the first game of a four-game series. Both teams are within striking distance of the top spot in their respective divisions, making this series a big one. Neither squad can afford to continue losing, so Thursday’s game […]

In the tough AL Central division, no game can be taken for granted. The Cleveland Indians sit just 2.5 games out of the division lead and know that this four game series against the Minnesota Twins is a huge opportunity. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Indians-Twins prediction and pick. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will begin a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night in a duel of NL Central teams. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Pirates-Cardinals prediction and pick. This matchup doesn’t have serious implications for the Pirates, but is absolutely crucial for the Cardinals. St. […]

The Atlanta Braves are up north to take on the division rival New York Mets in an important game on Wednesday night. The Braves took two of the first three games of this series as the Mets have struggled on offense. Both teams will trot out extremely inexperienced starters, making this an interesting one to […]

The Kansas City Royals are in the Big Apple to continue their series against the New York Yankees. The Royals managed to hold on for an exciting victory last night, surviving a strong eighth inning rally from the Yankees to notch their 33rd win of the year. New York will look to rebound in game […]

The Boston Red Sox have traveled down to Florida for a crucial series against the rival Tampa Bay Rays. In this post, we’re going to continue our MLB odds series by making a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick using data, intel and some reporting. Boston managed to steal the first game of the series in […]

Another day, another crucial NL West ball game. The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres Tuesday night. The Padres have taken the first two of this three-game stretch and will be looking to complete the sweep, while the Dodgers will be looking to steal a game on the road against their […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a back injury, the team announced. The Texans are preparing for a Week 17 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, where they can play spoiler to their rival’s playoff hopes. This puts the Texans in a bit of a tricky situation. They’ve already clinched a […]

Heading into Week 17, there is only one AFC playoff seed that remains undecided. The sixth seed is still up for grabs between three teams, with the Pittsburgh Steelers being one of the candidates to get. The Steelers desperately need a win against the Baltimore Ravens to at least have a shot at that precious […]

When thinking about disappointments, the Los Angeles Rams have to come to mind. A year after a Super Bowl appearance, they failed to make the playoffs. In a meaningless Week 17 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams have decided to rest a number of their starters. According to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. Los […]

The New Orleans Saints did not go through a full practice on Christmas; however, they did unveil their Wednesday walkthrough report. Two significant names in quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Michael Thomas popped up as limited (estimated) participants, the team announced. Brees showed up on the injury report for a knee injury. Thomas a […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been the NFL’s biggest surprise in 2019. They’ve played themselves into the number one seed in the AFC behind second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson’s MVP-caliber play. They sit at 13-2, with one week left in the 2019 campaign. Coach John Harbaugh now has the luxury of sitting his key players for Week […]

Almost every great NFL head coach has his coaching tree. New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is no different. On Sunday, Belichick will face one of his protegés in Week 17 action when the Pats showdown with the Miami Dolphins. Flores launched his professional coaching career — like many — on Belichick’s Patriots staff. The […]

The Seattle Seahawks shook the NFL landscape on Monday. Following season-ending injuries to their two top tailbacks Chris Carson (hip) and Rashaad Penny (ACL). They brought back Beast Mode, signing the 33-year-old Marshawn Lynch out of retirement. The Seahawks’ next opponent, the San Francisco 49ers, react. The now-re-signed Seahawks legend will undoubtedly play a part […]

Every year around April, the NFL draft frenzy reaches its peak. It’s inevitable that franchises reach on future busts and pass on future superstars in every draft class. In recent years, the Oakland Raiders have specialized in reaching on players (their 2019 draft excluded). The franchise’s 2016 class was particularly off the mark, as only […]

When it comes to terrible defensive teams in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers immediately come to mind. They were solid against the run in 2019, but terrible against the pass. Head coach Bruce Arians knows that something has to change in order to reverse Tampa Bay’s fortunes. Arians is focused on defensive continuity, as […]

C.J. Anderson. That’s a name you haven’t heard since last postseason in the NFL. After an incredibly surprising run with the Los Angeles Rams, Anderson seemingly disappeared into nothingness. He signed a contract with the Detroit Lions, which isn’t that far off from total anonymity. Anderson only appeared in two games for the Lions in […]

One year removed from their magical Super Bowl appearance, the Los Angeles Rams have been a massive disappointment. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention following their week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and the future looks bleak. General manager Les Snead has very little cap space to work with. Snead is also […]

In the last Monday Night Football game of the 2019 season, the Green Bay Packers won a crucial contest against the Minnesota Vikings. The game wasn’t the offensive fireworks show that many expected, but the Packers were still able to pull out a win. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t have a great game on Monday night, […]

At this point in the NFL season, every team is dealing with a variety of injuries. The New Orleans Saints are no exception. Heading into the playoffs, they are missing several key contributors on defense. Defensive linemen Marcus Davenport and Sheldon Rankins have already been placed on injured reserve, and the secondary is just beginning […]

The worst day of the NFL season is fast approaching. The Monday after week 17, dubbed Black Monday, is always the day for head coaching changes. Multiple teams will undoubtedly part ways with their coach, and some already have. The Carolina Panthers parted ways with longtime coach Ron Rivera in early December and are on […]

Week 16’s edition of Monday Night Football couldn’t be a better game. The Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers in a game crucial to playoff seeding. Given the importance of the game, it’s fair to wonder if Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will even show up to the stadium. But in all seriousness, Cousins […]

Every NFL fan has to love December football. Teams playing for their playoff lives every week makes for high drama, and Week 16 of the 2019 season is no exception. The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other to decide the NFC East, but there’s a more important (and more exciting) matchup […]

In one of the more surprising storylines of the 2019 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills and Devin Singletary are on their way to the playoffs. The Bills own a 10-4 record, only one game behind the New England Patriots for the AFC East lead. Buffalo faces those very same Patriots on Saturday in a game […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht has a huge decision coming up. Jameis Winston is on an expiring deal, and a decision on his future will have to be made soon. He has led the offense to some crazy performances, passing for over 400 yards in a game three times this season. However, he […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a living legend. Brees just surpassed the all-time record for career passing touchdowns and is a lock for the Hall of Fame when the time comes. But that time is not now. Brees has a shot at another Super Bowl, and it’s a very good one. The Saints […]

The NFC East is, in short, an awful division. The Dallas Cowboys currently top the division, sporting a 7-7 record. The Philadelphia Eagles are also 7-7, but with the head-to-head disadvantage. Luckily for the Eagles, these two squads will face each other again in Week 16 action. It’s an absolute must-win game for both teams, […]

The New York Jets have another new running back addition. However, this one isn’t nearly as flashy as their offseason spending splurge. The team announced that they added running back Kenneth Dixon to the active roster. We have signed RB Kenneth Dixon to the active roster. pic.twitter.com/MJmWHHgU97 — New York Jets (@nyjets) December 19, 2019 […]

Frustration is a common theme in the NFL. There are a number of teams that have Super Bowl talent on paper but barely scrape into the bottom half of the playoffs (looking at you, NFC East). The Houston Texans are one of those teams. They’ve shown tremendous potential in big games, like when they dominated […]

The Buffalo Bills have perhaps their biggest game of the season ahead of them; a showdown with the division rival New England Patriots looms on the horizon. It will likely be a contest in which the defense will again need to play at an elite level, even if the Pats are struggling to score consistently. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a franchise in limbo. Despite it being only three years since their run to the AFC Championship, it’s clear things have taken a turn for the worse. The “Sacksonville” defense that led them to that AFC title game is long gone, and the offense hasn’t shown any signs of improvement. One […]

The Denver Broncos are better than everyone thinks they are. They have some quality wins over teams like the Houston Texans some close losses to other playoff contenders. The resilient Broncos will have another chance to prove themselves when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 action. Rookie quarterback Drew Lock is the […]

If you picked Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson in fantasy football, you’re undoubtedly disappointed. It’s unsurprising that Johnson himself is also disappointed. After starting the season as the lead back in the desert, Johnson saw his role slowly but surely reduced to this point. Now he finds himself relegated to a backup role behind […]

Despite just about every critic labeling them as overrated, the Dallas Cowboys do have one thing going for them. Their offense is undeniably explosive. They rank first in yards per game and ninth in points per game. That offense hasn’t exactly translated into the win column for Dallas, but it’s still notable. Los Angeles Rams […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, Carson Wentz, and Alshon Jeffery have been snakebitten in 2019. They’ve suffered a laundry list of nagging injuries that seem to affect their week-to-week game plan, as well as a stable of other players on injured reserve. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery joined the latter after suffering a Lisfranc injury in week 14. […]

Leonard Fournette of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Antonio Brown are in the news. In this past offseason, Antonio Brown’s career took a drastic downturn. After being released by the Oakland Raiders, he signed with the New England Patriots, only to be released after allegations of rape came to light. Since then, Brown has proclaimed that […]

Heading into 2019, everything was supposed to be great for the Cleveland Browns. A couple of months later, everything seems to be crashing down. The Browns are just outside of the AFC playoff picture, and one of their prized offseason acquisitions is reportedly looking for a way out. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has apparently […]

A year ago, the New Orleans Saints fielded one of the most explosive offenses in the league, primarily centered around a dynamic running back duo. Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram seemed unstoppable in 2018, but after Ingram left the Saints in free agency, there was some doubt as to if Kamara would be able to […]