The Sunday night showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers might well be the best game of Week 13. The Steelers (7-3-1) will hope that a return to Heinz Field restores some of their offensive zip after back-to-back sluggish road games. Like the Steelers, the Chargers (8-3) look …
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Previewing the NFL Thanksgiving slate
US Thanksgiving would not be complete without an NFL triple-header to stay glued to. While this Thursday’s slate is a little less intriguing than it seemed a week or so ago, we should get three competitive games, especially if the short week of preparation levels the playing field a little. Check …
Read More »What We Learned: NFL Week 9
The Week 9 action brought both clarity and confusion to the NFL playoff picture. We saw the truly elite teams begin to separate themselves from the rest of the pack, but the race for the wildcard spots remains wide open. Even teams with 3-5 records still have hope. Look no …
Read More »NFL Week 9: The big games
The second half of the NFL season begins with some moderately interesting early games to whet the appetite for mouth-watering late games. We will cover the Green Bay Packers-New England Patriots showdown in detail tomorrow, but look for plenty of drama even before we get to that primetime matchup. Here’s …
Read More »Seahawks, Falcons headline NFL’s under-the-radar teams
As we prepare for the second half of the NFL season, we can make some statements with confidence. The Los Angeles Rams are going to win the NFC West, the New England Patriots will reign again in the AFC East, and the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs are …
Read More »NFL Monday night preview: Giants @ Falcons
On paper, the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants boast two of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. This season, though, that has not translated to winning. The Falcons (2-4) have played a tough schedule but rarely seem to maximize their receiving weapons. The Giants, meanwhile, have two game-changing …
Read More »What We Learned: NFL Week 5
The NFL Week 5 slate provided dramatic finishes and a historic Monday night, with Drew Brees moving ahead of Peyton Manning for the most all-time passing yards. Here’s a quick look at the worrying signs and promising aspects from the Week 5 action. It is time to worry about the …
Read More »NFL Week 5: The big games
The New England Patriots got Week 5 off to a solid start with a comfortable win over the banged up Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. They have righted the ship and look set to challenge for one of the top seeds in the AFC. Sunday’s slate of games features a …
Read More »NFL Week 4: The big games
The Los Angeles Rams set the bar high for Week 4 with their offensive masterclass against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. That statement performance solidified their status as Super Bowl favourites at this early stage of the season. Sunday’s action lacks some of the intrigue of prior weeks, but …
Read More »NFL Week 3: The big games
Now that the Cleveland Browns have won a game (ending their 635-day winless run), anything seems possible. Perhaps that Thursday night result was an omen for a wild set of Sunday games. Here’s a look at some of the biggest Week 3 showdowns: New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons These …
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