Steve Silverman Articles - Page 48

The Chicago Bears have won 4 of their last 6 games and they have been much more competitive in the second half than they were in the first half of the year. Much of that improvement has been the result of the play of wide receiver D.J. Moore, who has been quarterback Justin Fields’ best […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going to try to resuscitate their season in their Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, and they are going to do it with yet another new quarterback. The Vikings have had a revolving door at the position ever since Kirk Cousins went down with a torn Achilles in Week […]

The Bears have seen all they need from quarterback Justin Fields to have made a decision on his NFL future with the team. There is no doubt about the quarterback’s brilliant athleticism. If he is not the best running quarterback in the league – Lamar Jackson of the Ravens is his greatest competition – he […]

The Dallas Cowboys have alternately looked like the best team in the NFL and a team of also-rans that can do little but disappoint. The difference between the two versions of the Cowboys is simple — one plays at home and the other plays on the road. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: “It was a juggernaut […]

The Detroit Lions completed their journey to the NFC North title in Week 16, beating the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 to earn the top spot for the first time since the 1993 season. The last time the #Lions won the division: • Bill Clinton’s first year as president• Jurassic Park highest grossing film• Rudy hit the […]

The Minnesota Vikings appeared to be prepared to start the home stretch of their season in Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, having a solid chance to make the playoffs and an outside chance at winning the division title. By the end of their Week 16 game, the Vikings had been eliminated from NFC North […]

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions after beating the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in Week 16, and their fans are celebrating their first division title since 1993. Rapper Eminem is one of the team’s most celebrated fans, and he reacted to the team’s crucial win on X. WE did it dammit still figuring out how […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a sensational opportunity to strengthen their position in the NFC playoff structure and put a scare in the Detroit Lions in their Week 16 game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lions may have been a bit nervous at the end of the game, but they were able to hold off the […]

The Detroit Lions were pushed to the limit in their Week 16 game against the Minnesota Vikings, but they emerged victorious and won the NFC North title. Quarterback Jared Goff riddled the Vikings defense  with 30 completions in 40 attempts, and he was excited with the division crown but he said the Lions have more […]

The Detroit Lions have been a dynamic team this season, and their offense has shown growth and versatility. They have a number os star players, including Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, but they have also sensational contributions from a pair of rookies in RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta. The @Lions have multiple […]

There are so many questions for Bronny James to answer as the 2023-24 college basketball season plays out. The son of LeBron James is clearly one of the most physically talented players in college basketball, but that’s really not the issue. James has played just 3 games for head coach Andy Enfield of the USC […]

The game between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 is one of the most highly anticipated Monday night games of the season. It has reached that level for obvious reasons. The surging 49ers have won 6 consecutive games and they are sitting with the No. 1 seed in the NFC. […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young is a big believer in Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Young has heard the criticism of Jackson that he is somewhat limited and not capable of playing the game in a manner similar to Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, but the former 49er great is not buying any of it. […]

The most explosive and dangerous wide receiver in the NFL has a chance to return to the lineup for the Miami Dolphins this week. Tyreek Hill, who had to sit out Miami’s Week 15 game against the New York Jets, is making progress from his ankle injury. Hill practiced on a limited basis both Thursday […]

It has already been something off a remarkable season for the Northwestern Wildcats as they prepare for their Las Vegas Bowl matchup at Allegiant Stadium against Utah. The Big Ten team started their summer training camp steeped in controversy when a hazing controversy that took place under the regime of former head coach Pat Fitzgerald […]

The New York Rangers have been one of the NHL’s best teams in the first half of the season. They have built a 6-point lead over the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division, and they have responded very well to first-year head coach Peter Laviolette. The Rangers have won 3 […]

The Boston Bruins have a mission during the 2023-24 season. The team that set the NHL regular season record for wins and points last year, is determined to bounce back from the shocking first-round loss that knocked them out of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year. The Bruins were beaten in 7 games by the […]

Michael Pittman took a huge hit in the Indianapolis Colts Week 15 games against the Pittsburgh Steelers when Damontae Kazee launched his body in the wide receiver’s direction and made contact with his head. Pittman didn’t know what happened until he saw the hit following the game. NEW: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. on the […]

The Chicago Bears have made progress this season after finishing with a dreadful 3-14 record in 2022. As they prepare to host the Arizona Cardinals (3-11) in Week 16, the Bears have a 5-9 record that has included 3 victories in their last 5 games. But while there has been some improvement in the record, […]

The New York Yankees have not made a lot of major moves thus far in the offseason, but one of the most impactful changes has been the acquisition of outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox. Any trade between the two archrivals is newsworthy, and this move is clearly one that can help the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs bounced back from a 2-game losing streak when they defeated the New England Patriots in Week 15, and they hope to make it 2 wins in a row when they host their archrival Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day. The Kansas City offense could get a boost as running back Isiah […]

The Green Bay Packers hope to get back on track in Week 16 when they travel to Carolina to take on the 2-12 Panthers. While the Packers (6-8) have lost back-to-back games against the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a win over the Panthers could give their remote playoff chances a bit of […]

The schedule maker must have known what he was doing this season, as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will play each other twice in the next 3 weeks. These division rivals have not seen each other yet this season, but they will get to know each other very well in Week 16 and Week […]

There was a point in the 2023 season where it looked like everything was lining up perfectly for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They were 7-4 and quarterback Kenny Pickett had just played his best game in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots coming to town, […]

The Bears nearly escaped from Cleveland with their 4th victory in 5 games, but in the end, they could not hold on to a double-digit lead in the 4th quarter and they dropped a 20-17 decision to the second-place team in the AFC North. The Bears were ahead by 10 points in the 4th quarter […]

The Dallas Cowboys got hit with a dose of reality as they went to upstate New York to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. However, instead of facing the Bills in brutal December weather conditions, they had favorable conditions at Highmark Stadium. Instead of taking advantage of the 43-degree weather, the Cowboys got […]

The Buffalo Bills were struggling badly following their Week 10 home loss to the Denver Broncos. The loss was their second in a row, and quarterback Josh Allen’s team had seen their record fall to 5-5. It was becoming fairly obvious that this predicted Super Bowl contender was falling far short of expectations. #Bills QB […]

The Dolphins appeared to have a battle on their hands when they took on the Jets in Week 15. Star wideout Tyreek Hill (ankle) was unavailable, and the Jets were coming off a 30-6 triumph over the Houston Texans. Nevertheless, Miami was in top form against their division rivals. The Dolphins registered a 30-0 triumph […]

The Chicago Bears were in the process of turning their season around. They had beaten the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions in back-to-back games, and their defense had improved dramatically from a poor early-season performance. They had a 17-7 lead over the Cleveland Browns in the 4th quarter in Week 15, but they were unable […]

The Browns were in big trouble in their Week 15 game at home against the Bears. They were trailing by 10 points in the 4th quarter, as their offense had largely been stifled by the Chicago defense. A comeback seemed unlikely, but the Browns found another gear thanks to Joe Flacco and tight end David […]

The Kansas City Chiefs desperately needed a victory over the New England Patriots as they traveled to Foxboro after 2 consecutive defeats. Once they were assured of beating the home team, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was not about to pour it on by scoring a late touchdown or field goal. He has too much […]

The 2023 Buffalo Bills may be the most difficult team in the NFL to figure out. At the start of the season, the Bills were clear favorites to win the AFC East once again, and they seemed to be one of the major threats in the conference along with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas […]

As part of the Boston Bruins 100th anniversary of their entry into the National Hockey League, they are celebrating multiple chapters in their team’s history. Prior to Saturday night’s game against the New York Rangers, the Bruins brought back several key members of the team’s famed “Lunchpail AC” team that played in the mid-1970s and […]

For the large majority of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles were clearly the best team in the NFL as they rolled to 10 wins in their first 11 games. However, as they go on the road to face the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 15 Monday night game, the Eagles have dropped 2 games in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) were fighting for their playoff lives when they took the field at home against the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 15 game, and they appeared to have let an opportunity slip away as they trailed by 14 points heading into the 4th quarter. While the Vikings had only given up 1 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a long history of suffering heartbreaking defeats, especially in late-season games that impact their playoff positioning. That was once again the case in their Week 15 27-24 loss to the Bengals. Minnesota had played a solid game for 3 quarters in their road game at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium. Nick Mullens had […]

The San Francisco 49ers have moved into the top spot in the NFC playoff structure, and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team is playing sensational football. The Niners have won 5 straight games behind Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, and it would be a surprise if they don’t end up with the No. 1 […]

The Dallas Cowboys set out to slay the beast in Week 14 when the Philadelphia Eagles came to Jerry’s World, and the ‘Boys accomplished just what they wanted. The Cowboys overpowered their long-time rivals and rolled to a 33-13 victory that allowed the Cowboys to climb into a virtual tie for the lead in the […]

The NHL and the NHL Players Association are investigating an incident at a Dallas hospital in which Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki was left to fend for himself and later ignored after getting hit in the face with a 93 miles per hour slap shot that ultimately resulted in the player receiving 55 stitches. Sources: […]