The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7) host the Minnesota Vikings (6-2) in the EverBank Stadium at 1 p.m. today. Season So Far Minnesota started its season strong with five consecutive wins against the Giants, 49ers, Texans, Packers and the Jets. However, it lost momentum with back-to-back losses against the Lions and Rams. …
Read More »NFL Week 9 Prime-Time Picks
Man – Week 8 was an eventful one. It seems like everything happened, with a lot of it having implications for this week’s prime-time games. For those not in the know, the concept is simple. I’ll make picks against the spread for the three prime-time games in the NFL this …
Read More »NFL Week Eight Prime-Time Picks
Big news everyone – we get a little break. It’ll be a lighter primetime slate this week in the NFL. We don’t have to wake up early Sunday for an international game or stay up later than usual for a second Monday Night Football game. What we do get are …
Read More »Overachievers, Underachievers: Which NFL Teams Haven’t Played To Expectations
From rookie sensations to dismal displays of offense, this NFL season has had it all. Ahead of Week 1, ESPN put out its preseason power rankings. Since that article, the landscape of the NFL has changed completely, except for the Chiefs who are still No. 1. Here are a few …
Read More »Quarter Season Quicklook: Projecting NFC Division Winners
Last week I projected the AFC division winners, which haven’t changed much since the start of the season. This week it’s NFC time. The NFC has been a lawless frontier this season with none of the current front runners having made the postseason in 2023-24. Here are the four teams …
Read More »NFL Week Three: Buccaneers, Saints Fall; Vikings Dominate
Week three of the NFL season marks the end of the warm-up period for teams and players. Usually, after three weeks is when identities are solidified and expectations are set. Now though, it looks like the 2024 season might need some more time than normal to distinguish contenders from pretenders. …
Read More »Justin Jefferson Signs Historic Contract Extension With Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson has agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, including $110 million in guaranteed money. The financial details of Jefferson’s agreement to a contract extension through the 2028 season were initially not disclosed by the Vikings when they made their announcement on Monday morning. …
Read More »NFL Analyst Trevor Sikkema Grades Teams’ Offseason Moves
Pro Football Focus NFL analyst Trevor Sikkema graded teams based off their free agency moves. The Winners Sikkema believes there are a couple of winners in the free-agent season. He likes the Houston Texans’ signings of pass rushers Denice Autry and Danielle Hunter. He also praised the trade the Texans …
Read More »Bears at Vikings, Monday Night Football Preview
NFL Week 12 is coming to a close, with Monday Night Football in store to cap a holiday weekend full of football. This week’s edition of Monday Night Football features a divisional matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Part 2 of this NFC North rivalry this season …
Read More »Around the NFL: Week 11
As Week 11 of the NFL season comes to an end, playoff races are heating up across the league. This week featured important divisional matchups, and close battles among teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. TNF Injury Fest Week 11 kicked off on Thursday Night Football, with the …
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