Week 16 Review of the NFL

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Undefeated No More

It was bound to end at some point this season. If Carolina had finished the season undefeated, they would have lost in the playoffs. How do I know that? I really don’t, but something told me that this team wasn’t going to do what the 2007 New England Patriots almost accomplished. And that’s being within three points of the perfect 19-0 season in the Super Bowl. 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 3 Review of the NFL

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Michael Vick, left, loses the ball as he is hit by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in St. Louis. The Steelers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Michael Vick, left, loses the ball as he is hit by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in St. Louis. The Steelers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Pittsburgh Might Have A Problem

You could hear almost every single Steelers fan yell and groan when they saw Ben Roethlisberger’s knee twist on Sunday. Luckily it doesn’t mean his season is done, but it’s an injury that will keep him out for at least a month of the season. 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