Mike Gianakos Articles - Page 24

The Cincinnati Bengals kept their (slim) playoff hopes alive with a win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Cincinnati fell to 4-8 after Week 13, needing to run the table to have a shot at the postseason. While the team has been able to win two straight games to improve to 6-8, the Bengals […]

The Seattle Mariners blew a sizable division lead last season as the team was ultimately overtaken by the AL West-winning Houston Astros. Despite buying at the trade deadline Seattle missed the playoffs for the 22nd time in the last 23 years. Still, the Mariners boasted one of the best rotations in the majors. Now the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars won the battle of the basement dwellers, knocking off the Tennessee Titans 10-6 in Week 14. The victory lifted the Jags to 3-10 on the season as the Titans fell to an identical 3-10 mark. However, thanks to the head-to-head edge, the Jaguars are no longer in last place in the AFC […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a huge win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, improving to 7-6 on the season and taking a one-game lead in the NFC South. Baker Mayfield tied his career-high mark for touchdown passes in a season at 28 with a three-TD effort against the Raiders, while also turning […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals likely served as the death knell for the team’s postseason aspirations. Even more gut wrenching for Dallas, the Cowboys didn’t just lose the game. They failed in spectacular fashion, committing an atrocious blunder on a pivotal special teams play that snatched defeat from the jaws […]

The San Francisco 49ers watched their postseason hopes slip away in an ugly loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night in Week 15. While quarterback Brock Purdy played poorly in the heavy rain, completing 45 percent of his passes for 142 scoreless yards and an interception, no one will really remember because linebacker […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tough task in taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 15. The Steelers have not won in Philadelphia since 1965. And Pittsburgh will attempt to snap the 59-year streak without the services of its top wideout, as George Pickens will likely be sidelined for the second-straight week […]

The Seattle Seahawks held onto their slim lead in the NFC West with a big divisional win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14. With starting running back Kenneth Walker III sidelined by injury, Seahawks’ backup RB Zach Charbonnet had a monster game, powering Seattle to victory over Arizona. As the Seahawks enter the playoff […]

The New York Giants are on an eight-game losing streak after Week 14’s demoralizing 14-11 loss to the New Orleans Saints at home. After Drew Lock drew his second straight start at quarterback Sunday due to Tommy DeVito’s forearm injury, the script has flipped for Week 15 with DeVito set to fill in for a […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals as the New York Mets landed baseball’s biggest free agent. When the dust settled following a multi-team bidding war, the Mets claimed the prized right fielder, signing Soto to an historic 15-year contract. At his introductory press conference Thursday, the $765 million man made […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business, winning the rematch against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 and improving to 10-3. But Pittsburgh finishes off the regular season with a brutal schedule, beginning Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. While the teams are fourth and fifth respectively in the latest NFL Power Rankings, the Eagles have […]

The Cleveland Browns lost their rematch with the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The Browns haven’t been able to replicate their success from last season when the team reached the playoffs with an 11-6 record. After Sunday’s loss, the Browns are 3-10 and have officially been eliminated from postseason contention. Following the divisional […]

It’s been a trying season for the Dallas Cowboys. After an embarrassing blunder on a blocked punt led to the Bengals’ game-winning touchdown in Week 14, the Cowboys fell to 5-8 on the year – and an incomprehensible 1-6 at home. Dallas is now three games out of the final Wild Card spot with four […]

The Los Angeles Rams unleashed an offensive onslaught in their Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Despite a ridiculous, record-breaking six-touchdown game from Josh Allen and a 21-point fourth quarter, the Rams got the 44-42 win in a wild shootout. LA’s offense is heating up in time for a playoff push as the 7-6 […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets. While Soto’s departure certainly stings, it could be viewed as a blessing in disguise as the Yankees now have the capital to sign multiple free agents, potentially building a more complete team. New York has a glaring need at first […]

The New York Mets emerged victorious in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The Mets signed baseball’s top free agent to a massive 15-year, $765 million mega contract. However, New York isn’t done putting together its roster for the 2025 season. And one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is how to handle first base. Pete […]

The San Francisco 49ers snapped a three-game skid with a dominant win over the Chicago Bears in Week 14. After failing to top 10 points in back-to-back games, the 49ers’ offense got on track, dropping 38 points on the Bears as Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns. While George Kittle, Jauan Jennings […]

This probably isn’t what Minnesota Vikings coaches meant by film study. But safeties Josh Metellus and Camryn Bynum continued their choreographed, movie-themed interception celebrations in the Vikings’ Week 15 win over the Atlanta Falcons. This time the defensive back duo recreated the dance from 2004’s White Chicks. While it’s fun to imagine Metellus and Bynum […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their rematch against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with a dominant showing that improved the team to 10-3. However, the AFC North-leading Steelers played Cleveland without top receiver George Pickens. And it appears the third-year wideout’s hamstring injury is worse than originally thought. Head coach Mike Tomlin recently revealed that Pickens […]

If any team in the NFL deserves a little luck to influence the outcome of a game, it’s the Cincinnati Bengals. Seven of Cincinnati’s eight losses this season have come by just one score. Quarterback Joe Burrow has been sensational, as has fourth-year wideout Ja’Marr Chase – both of whom lead the league in touchdowns […]

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean that you should. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reminded us all of this sage bit of wisdom when he arrived at AT&T Stadium ahead of his team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys dressed like a blind figure skater. While the NFL rules committee […]

The San Francisco 49ers got a much needed win in Week 14 over the Chicago Bears as Thomas Brown lost his head coaching debut. The Bears were blanked in the first half as San Francisco held a 24-0 lead at the break. The 49ers’ dominant performance kept the team’s playoff hopes alive. But San Fran’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs slipped past the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night with a 19-17 victory. The Chiefs clinched their ninth straight AFC West title with the win and improved to 12-1 on the season. Kansas City’s defense played fairly well, shutting out the Chargers in the first half before allowing a couple touchdowns […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have endured a massively disappointing season and there’s plenty of blame to go around, with the notable exceptions of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, who both lead the league in touchdowns at their respective positions. The Bengals are poised to miss the playoffs for the second straight season and the team’s failures […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were handed a Week 13 victory after a mind-numbing error cost the Las Vegas Raiders the game. The Chiefs improved to 11-1 and clinched a playoff berth with the 19-17 win. Now Kansas City can wrap up the division in a home matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ wideout George Pickens had a busy afternoon in the team’s Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The third-year receiver hauled in three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown while racking up multiple unsportsmanlike penalties that prompted head coach Mike Tomlin to tell Pickens to grow up. On Saturday, the NFL revealed […]

It’s been a challenging season for the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have gutted a talented offense, and the Saints’ defense is among the worst units in the league. However, there’s some reason for optimism. Since firing head coach Dennis Allen after a Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Saints are 2-1. Now, New […]

The Carolina Panthers have played like a competent football team since reinstating Bryce Young as the starting quarterback. Young’s remarkable resurgence has led the Panthers to a 2-3 record since his return in Week 8. Despite Carolina’s current two game losing streak, the team has been competitive, forcing overtime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last […]

The Green Bay Packers lost a heartbreaker to the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. The Lions set a franchise record with their 11th straight win, thanks in large part to Dan Campbell’s fearless coaching. Detroit improved to 12-1 on the season with the 34-31 victory over Green Bay in Week 14. The Packers’ demoralizing loss […]

The Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in Week 14 and the NFC North grudge match got off to a heated start as Matt LaFeur had some choice words for a fan prior to kickoff. When the action moved to the field, the two teams traded touchdowns in a high-scoring […]

The Dallas Cowboys held on to beat the New York Giants 27-20 on Thanksgiving to improve to 5-7 on the season. The Cowboys got their first home win of the season last Thursday – it was the team’s first victory in Dallas since Week 17 of 2023. Unfortunately, shortly after the game, it was announced […]

The New York Yankees are still in the mix for the services of All-Star right fielder Juan Soto. The 26-year-old free agent is the most coveted player in baseball as several teams attempt to woo him this offseason. But with an anticipated price tag of $600 million, the Yankees could fall short in a bidding […]

The Seattle Seahawks scored 19 unanswered points and walked away with a wild comeback win over the New York Jets in Week 13. Seattle has now won three straight games, improving to 7-5 on the season. The Seahawks have a one-game lead in the NFC West as they prepare to take on the second-place Arizona […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is slowly coming to terms with the team’s disappointing season. After losing both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason to injuries in Week 13, the 49ers are down to their third-string running back. Rookie Isaac Guerendo will get the start on Sunday but the team has added depth at […]

The New York Jets continued their downward spiral, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in Week 13’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Jets have now lost three straight games and eight of their last nine to fall to 3-9 on the season. While Aaron Rodgers blamed the wind for a missed touchdown pass […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars dropped their fifth straight game in Week 13, losing 23-20 to the Houston Texans. The Jaguars also lost starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence to the IR during the AFC South clash after a brutal hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. With Lawrence’s season likely over, Jacksonville will turn to backup QB Mac Jones. […]

It was just last year when the New York Jets were prepared to move heaven and earth to land Green Bay Packers great Aaron Rodgers in a trade. New York then waited a full season while Rodgers recovered from the torn Achilles he suffered four snaps into his Jets debut. After 12 games with the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have gone from Super Bowl-hopefuls to fringe playoff contenders in an injury-ravaged season that’s been a massive disappointment for head coach Kyle Shanahan. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears have suffered from egregious mismanagement that’s left the team searching for a competent coach. Perhaps there’s a wild, unlikely solution for both franchises. Professional […]

The Green Bay Packers improved to 9-3 on the season after dominating the Miami Dolphins defense in a 30-17 victory on Thanksgiving. Green Bay has won three straight games and seven of the last eight. Running back Josh Jacobs has helped power the Packers win streak with five touchdowns in the last three games. Jacobs […]