Football

Week 8 Review of the NFL

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith (90) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith (90) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

No Longer Perfect

This stat line for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is telling; 14-22, 77 yards, 0 TD, sacked 3 times. It pretty much tells me that the Denver Broncos have a legitimate defense. Continue reading →

Week 7 Review of the NFL

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New York Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace (97) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after he threw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace (97) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after he threw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Standing Tall

As I’ve stated many times, the NFL has become a passing league. The New England Patriots are proof of that. Tom Brady used that to his advantage against the New York Jets on Sunday; Continue reading →

Week 6 Review of the NFL

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) flips into the end zone to score a touchdown after making a catch in the fourth quarter an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 25-13. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant (10) flips into the end zone to score a touchdown after making a catch in the fourth quarter an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 25-13. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Quite The Surprising Outcome

We’ve probably seen the last of Michael Vick. Of course he will have to atone for the dog fighting conviction for the rest of his life, but in football terms this looks to be it. Continue reading →

Week 5 Review of the NFL

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) scores a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cary Williams (26) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) scores a touchdown against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cary Williams (26) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

5-0 And Sitting Pretty

I never thought that I would see the day that a Cincinnati Bengals team would comeback from a 24-7 deficit in the fourth quarter. That happened against the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks no less. Continue reading →

Week 4 Review of the NFL

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SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 04: Josh Lambo #2 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with his teammates after hitting the game winning field goal, as Johnson Bademosi #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the ground at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 30-27. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 04: Josh Lambo #2 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with his teammates after hitting the game winning field goal, as Johnson Bademosi #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the ground at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 30-27. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

A Second Chance

We’ve seen it many times. A kicker with a chance to win the game misses it as time expires. What we don’t see is the defense giving the kicker a second chance to win the game. Continue reading →