Week 9 Review of the NFL

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch past Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) in the second quarter of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch past Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) in the second quarter of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mr. Untouchable

He was targeted 23 times, caught 17 passes for 284 yards and yet he didn’t even score one touchdown. How is that even possible? Better question is how did he even get open to potentially catch 23 passes? Continue reading →

Stanley Cup Prediction

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STANLEY CUP

Eastern Conference

1. New York Rangers vs. 4. Florida Panthers

2. Washington Capitals vs. 3. New York Islanders

1. Montreal Canadiens vs. 4. Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. 3. Boston Bruins

Western Conference

1. Anaheim Ducks vs. 4. Minnesota Wild

2. Calgary Flames vs. 3. Los Angeles Kings

1. Nashville Predators vs. 4. Dallas Stars

2. St. Louis Blues vs. 3. Chicago Blackhawks

Conference Finals

Capitals over Canadiens

Ducks over Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Finals

Ducks over Capitals

Atlantic Division

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1. Montreal Canadiens

Now is the time for them to capitalize on Carey Price and P.K. Subban being in their prime.

2. Tampa Bay Lightning

A tough Stanley Cup series should help them stay in contention.

3. Boston Bruins

Salary cap casualties shouldn’t derail any hopes of making the playoffs.

4. Florida Panthers

The young nucleus is coming together at the right time to surprise some opponents.

5. Detroit Red Wings

A new voice behind the bench will cause some bumps in the road.

6. Ottawa Senators

There’s a lot of talent, but it needs to come together first.

7. Toronto Maple Leafs

A new coach and front office will begin the long rebuilding project.

8. Buffalo Sabres

Getting Jack Eichel was a nice consolation prize. Continue reading →

Super Bowl Prediction

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* – Division Winner

+ – Wild Card Winner

AFC

1. Indianapolis Colts*

2. New England Patriots*

3. Pittsburgh Steelers*

4. Denver Broncos*

5. Miami Dolphins+

6. Baltimore Ravens+

NFC

1. Green Bay Packers*

2. Seattle Seahawks*

3. Dallas Cowboys*

4. Carolina Panthers*

5. Arizona Cardinals+

6. Philadelphia Eagles+ Continue reading →

NFC South

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1. Carolina Panthers

Defense reigns supreme for this team and it will be why they conquer the NFC South for the third consecutive season.

2. New Orleans Saints

They made lots of offseason moves to change their dynamic on both sides of the field.

3. Atlanta Falcons

A new coaching staff brings another level of uncertainty for the direction of the franchise.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

With drafting a quarterback first overall the expectation is to make significant improvements. Continue reading →