NFL Playoffs 2015: AFC Wild Card Weekend Primer

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Alex Smith- 3,486 passing yards, 20 touchdowns- will look to lead the Chiefs to a playoff victory in Houston on Saturday. It would also be his first playoff win since 2011. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

I took a look back at my preseason picks for the AFC and saw some good (Hello AFC West!), some not so good (Dolphins, Adam? Really?), and some down right ugly choices (Mulligan on Baltimore, please). Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2015: AFC Wild Card Weekend Primer”

College Football: Bowl Season Superlatives And A Way-Too-Early Top-10 For 2016

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Iowa had no answers for Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey in the Rose Bowl. (Photo By: Nhat V. Meyer)

And then there was Alabama v. Clemson.

As I get back into the post-holiday swing of things I wanted to share a few notes/thoughts on the bowl season. Continue reading “College Football: Bowl Season Superlatives And A Way-Too-Early Top-10 For 2016”

What Really Caused Chip Kelly’s Demise In Philadelphia & How He Can Bounce Back In The NFL

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Chip Kelly went 26-21 in his three seasons as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. 

I’ve heard it all since news broke that Chip Kelly won’t be coaching the Philadelphia Eagles anymore.  Continue reading “What Really Caused Chip Kelly’s Demise In Philadelphia & How He Can Bounce Back In The NFL”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audible For Packers Vs. Lions

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I’m avoiding Ameer Abdullah tonight. Just like I have all season. (Photo: Bleacher Report)

So you’re nervous about Aaron Rodgers.

I figured I would just jump right to it; Rodgers hasn’t been great since the Packers came off their Bye week. But he hasn’t been terrible, and he isn’t the one you should worry about.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audible For Packers Vs. Lions”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets, And Playoffs?

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The Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin could be in line for a nice string of matchups the next four weeks. Just in time to carry you into the playoffs and beyond.

Ladies and gentleman, we’ve come to week 13.

If your commissioner knows what they’re doing (and I assume they all do) then this week should wrap up the regular season for your fantasy leagues. Now is the time when not just money, bragging rights, and personal dignity is on the line; but the opportunity to achieve all of those things is on the line.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets, And Playoffs?”

Fantasy Football 2015: Players We’re Thankful For, Week 12 Waiver Targets

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Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls is just one of the few short-term options we’re thankful for in 2015. (Photo: Seattle Times)

You know what’s great about fantasy football? The fact that it gives you a reason to be engaged in even the least meaningful NFL games of the week.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Players We’re Thankful For, Week 12 Waiver Targets”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Titans Vs. Jaguars

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Marcus Mariota has shown flashes of great potential, but should be avoided tonight against Jacksonville. ((Photo: Bleacher Report)

My curiosity is piqued by one thing regarding tonight’s game.

How many will watch it?  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Titans Vs. Jaguars”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 11 Waiver Targets, And A Pep Talk For All

imageLast night when I sat down to write this my wife walked by and asked ‘when is that over?’ That being the fantasy football season, of course. That question pretty much set the tone for what you’re (hopefully) going to read next. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 11 Waiver Targets, And A Pep Talk For All”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Bills Vs. Jets

Buffalo Bills Tight End Charles Clay may not be the wisest option tonight against the New York Jets. Just a warning for those considering starting him this week in Fantasy Football. (Photo: Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports)

I like Rex Ryan.

Seriously, I like everything about him. He tells it like it is, he’s good at his job, and he knows how to bring a group together.

Think about his tenure as head coach of the New York Jets and what he was able to accomplish. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Bills Vs. Jets”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 10 Waiver Targets

The Panthers' Devin Funchess caught three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown Sunday
The Panthers’ Devin Funchess caught three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown Sunday

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the stars in the NFL?  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 10 Waiver Targets”