Despite numerous injuries, the Miami Dolphins took a 17-0 lead late in the third quarter on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then, the Dolphins “Dolphined.” Miami let Cincinnati score 27 unanswered points, with 24 of those points coming in the fourth quarter alone. The Dolphins suffered their second straight …
Read More »Welcome to the NFL, Rookie Quarterbacks
Four NFL teams have already handed over the starting QB role to rookies, and so far it has not panned out well. None of those teams (Jets, Bills, Browns, and Cardinals) are currently above .500. There doesn’t seem to be hope for any of these QBs to lead a serious …
Read More »10 Years from a Championship: Ahmad Black Looks Back
More than a week has passed since the 10-year anniversary of Tim Tebow’s ‘The Promise’ speech that followed after a 2008 loss to Ole Miss. Ahmad Black, a member of Florida’s 2008 national championship squad, started at safety and will be back in the Swamp this weekend. The team will be recognized for …
Read More »Undefeated Chiefs Host Jaguars at Home
No team is off to a hotter start to the 2018 NFL season than the 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs lead by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are fresh off a thrilling 27-23 win over the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. But they won’t have much time to bask in …
Read More »Le’Veon Bell to report to the Steelers
As we head into Week 5 of the NFL season we are experiencing something strange. The Pittsburgh Steelers are last in the AFC North. Pittsburgh has just one win, two losses, and one tie so far this season. They are clearly struggling, but a holdout from their star running back for …
Read More »MNF Preview: Chiefs Take on the Broncos
The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in an AFC West division rivalry match-up. The Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs are running an explosive offense led by second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes 13 touchdowns in the first three games of the season set a …
Read More »Are the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers in Trouble?
With the NFL season already a quarter out of the way, it’s time to take a look at two teams that may be in playoff trouble. The Superbowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, and perennial playoff team Pittsburgh Steelers have had a shaky start to the beginning of the season. Both teams have …
Read More »NFL Roundup: A Deficient Defense, 3 OTs and a Questionable Call
The start to Week 4 in the NFL can be summed up in three sentences: A team’s impressive offensive showing was spoiled by its inept defense, again. Three games continued past regulation. Officials made a call that may have cost one team its second win. Another Heartbreaker in Atlanta The …
Read More »Jaguars Take Down Jets, Improve to 3-1
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their 3rd win of the season after defeating the New York Jets 31-12 at home. Big-Game Bortles Blake Bortles was on full display against the Jets this Sunday. Bortles completed 29 of 38 passes for 388 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against a Jets …
Read More »New NFL Rules Aims to Protect the QB
Roughing the passer calls have new qualifications this year. Players, referees and fans have trouble agreeing on the new rule and how it should be implemented in the game. The NFL describes their new rule as a way to prevent tacklers from landing on the quarterback with the full body …
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