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Bold Predictions For Second Half of 2022 NFL Season

Dec 8th 2022

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From the Raiders' unexpected 2-5 record after trading for Davante Adams, to Brian Daboll's success in his first season as Giants head coach, it seems anything can happen during an NFL season. With unpredictable twists and turns lying ahead over the rest of 2022 campaign, here are some bold predictions that could come true by year’s end.

Derek Carr Will Be Benched

Despite signing a lucrative three-year extension, Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders have been having a rough time this season. With major additions on offense like Josh McDaniels as head coach and Davante Adams, it had looked promising heading into the year - yet they have gone 2-5 with 0 wins in one score games. Last week was their lowest of lows when they were shut out 24-0 by New Orleans Saints; Carr's stats being just over 101 yards and no touchdowns along with an interception while taking 3 sacks made for quite the dismal performance.

Kliff Kingsbury Will Be Fired Before End of Season

Despite promising 4-7 finish to the 2021 season and an 11-6 overall record that resulted in a playoff appearance, Steve Keim isn't hesitating to hit the reset button. The Cardinals are squandering their 3-5 start as they struggle through much of 2022, resulting in Matt Rhule being dismissed from his head coaching role within weeks; Kliff Kingsbury may not be far behind him. With Kyler Murray locked into a contract extension worth $230 million until 2028 however, management doesn't have many options on how to shake up this declining atmosphere anytime soon.

Tyreek Hill Will Become First 2,000-Yard Receiver

The Miami Dolphins' acquisition of wide receiver Tyreek Hill has paid off tremendously. With an impressive 69 receptions and 961 receiving yards, the former Kansas City Chief is leading the league in both categories - on track to break Calvin Johnson's single season record for most receiving yards (1,964) from 2012. His chemistry with fellow teammate Jaylen Waddle puts them both at No. 1 & 2 respectively when it comes to catches made over 10+ yard throws according PFF stats - making their combination a force not easily reckoned with this season!
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2015 NFL Picks: Super Bowl Edition

Feb 5th 2016

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The final game of the season is here. Carolina comes in the overwhelming favorite (5.5 points) and a majority of the money is backing them. Some feel this will be a repeat of 2013, when Seattle blew out Denver 43-8.

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Denver Broncos (+5.5) vs Car – Carolina is HOT, HOT, HOT. They’ve pummeled both opponents en route to the Super Bowl. But those were at home. This game is on an unfamiliar surface to both teams. Denver comes in impressive from a defensive standpoint. Offensively, they have not been asked to do too much and that’s a good thing; they probably can’t with Peyton Manning in his current form. Therefore, it’s a much safer attack and focuses on ball control.

When Carolina has the ball: Expect the Panthers to do what they have done all year long. They will try and establish the line of scrimmage and run game, and mix in the pass – with some shots down the field. They’ll find slim pickings in the run game and be forced to attack through the air. They should enjoy solid success targeting TE Greg Olsen. Denver has struggled against opposing TEs. However, Denver has the decided advantage against the Panthers receivers. Cam Newton is playing at a ridiculous level but QBs tend to lose focus when they get hit. Wade Phillips’ plan will emphasize putting a lick on Newton every time they can, and that will likely force Carolina to minimize the number of designed runs they have for him.

When Denver has the ball: The Broncos will continue their conservative attack. The last thing they want is for Manning to make a crucial mistake (ie pick six) because he is being asked to win this game with his arm. He won’t be. They’ll mix in the run (with limited success) to keep the Panthers honest, and then target TE Owen Daniels and WR Emmanuel Sanders out of the slot. Norman should have success against Thomas if not because Thomas is prone to the dropsies, so Denver will look elsewhere. Expect the Broncos to try and sustain long drives and win the time of possession battle. Shortening the game will be crucial to their chances.

When all is said and done, the Panthers look like the winner, but not by 5.5. Denver brings the best D in the NFL in and the best Cam has seen all year, and defenses travel. They’ll keep the Broncos in the game throughout and give them a chance to win at the end. We could see a 20-16 final in favor of the Panthers, or a last minute Denver win on a FG. It will be close throughout and whichever team makes the fewest mistakes will win.
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2015 NFL Picks: Conference Championships

Jan 22nd 2016

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1. Arizona Cardinals (+3) vs. Car – Based on last week, this pick may look crazy. The Cards came out tentative vs. the Packers and barely held on, while the Panthers obliterated the Seahawks in the 1st half and hung on to win 31-24. But that is exactly why we like the Cardinals in this one, with the point spread and on the money line (+140).

Arizona was a tremendous road team this season and likely got the playoff jitters out of their system in the divisional round. They match up well against Cam Newton and Co, are one of the best teams at covering opposing TEs (Olson is Cam’s favorite target), and are poised to advance to the Super Bowl.

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2. New England Patriots (-3) vs. Den – This is a very difficult game to pick, but we’re going with the Belichick / Brady combo on the biggest stage. Peyton Manning has been awful this year and was awful last week. They were fortunate to win. The Broncos D has kept them in every game and will do so again on Sunday.

New England is a bit banged up on the defensive side of the ball and so there will be opportunities for Denver to make some plays happen, but when it is all said and done expect the Pats to move on and win by more than a FG. The lack of a real passing threat for Denver will be the main reason they go home after this week.
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2015 NFL Picks: Divisional Round

Jan 15th 2016

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1. Arizona Cardinals (-7) vs. GB – The Packers were pummeled a few weeks ago in Arizona 38-8. It won’t be that lopsided this time, as you can expect the Packers to make adjustment, but Arizona will win going away. They’re better at every phase of the game and will easily cover the point spread en route to the NFC Title game.

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2. Kansas City Chiefs (+5) vs. NE – New England finished the season with a 2-4 record after starting 10-0. They’ll be prepared Saturday, but face a huge test in the Chiefs vaunted D. Expect a close game and one that the Chiefs, who might be without Jeremy Maclin, may pull out.

3. Seattle Seahawks (+1) vs. Car – The Panthers might be the worst 15-1 team in the history of the league. They’re obviously a very good team with a star QB, but this team doesn’t rival previous 15-1 teams ala the 1986 Bears or 1984 49ers. They get a very hungry Seahawks team looking to atone for a bad last minute loss to the Panthers earlier in the season.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (+7.5) vs. Den – The loss of WR Antonio Brown is huge and it’s tough to see the Steelers pulling out this game. That being said, QB Peyton Manning running the offense doesn’t inspire much confidence so look for a close, low scoring game which Denver ultimately wins on the strength of their defense.
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2015 NFL Picks: Wild Card Round

Jan 8th 2016

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1. Green Bay Packers (+1) vs. Was – The Packers offense struggled mightily down the stretch, often abandoning the run game while not getting it done through the air. But that was primarily against quality teams in the league, and Washington only beat one team with a record over .500 all season, the 8-8 Bills. It’s been a nice story for the Redskins but it will end this week. Expect Aaron Rodgers and Co. to advance to the divisional round and win this straight up.

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2 Seattle Seahawks (-5) vs. Min – It’s going to be cold, VERY cold when the red hot Seahawks head to Minnesota. This game will be interesting, and I wouldn’t count on a repeat of the 38-7 undressing Seattle gave the Vikings a few weeks back. Both defenses will be stout, but expect Bridgewater to have little chance against the Seahawks aggressive D. Wilson will do enough for Seattle to cover the point spread and advance.

3. Cincinnati Bengals (+3) vs. Pit – Don’t underestimate the impact of RB DeAngelo Williams missing Saturday Night’s game. It’s huge. It turns the Steelers potentially one dimensional which will make things very difficult on Roethlisberger and Co. against a stout Bengals D. QB AJ McCarron is a liability in his own right, but his Bengals will break their playoff losing streak and move on. They’re a good money line (+130) bet too.

4. Kansas City Chiefs (-3) vs. Hou – Expect a defensive battle in the first game of Wild Card weekend. It can go either way but we’re sticking with Kansas City’s experience to pull this one out.
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2015 NFL Picks: Week 17

Jan 1st 2016

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1. New York Jets (-3) vs. Buf – The Bills have checked out on Rex Ryan for 2015. Don’t expect an inspired effort for the former Jets coach.

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2. Houston Texans (-6.5) vs. Jax – Houston has a chance to wrap up the AFC South and will ride their D to an easy victory.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (-11) vs. Cle – They’ll likely miss the playoffs after last week’s debacle, but the rout will be on Sunday.

4. New York Giants (-5) vs. Phi – Neither team has anything to play for but it’s hard to see the Eagles being focused after HC Chip Kelly was fired on Tuesday.

Rounding Things Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+10) vs. Car – Expect the Panthers to win, but not by 10 points. The Bucs will keep this close and cover the point spread.

Oakland Raiders (+7) vs. KC – The Raiders have a strange way of keeping things close at Arrowhead.

San Diego Chargers (+9) vs. Den – San Diego is still surprisingly playing opponents tough to end a tough season.
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2015 NFL Picks: Week 16

Dec 25th 2015

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1. Seattle Seahawks (-11) vs. Stl. – Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are on fire. The Rams enter this game beaten up on defense and lacking offensive firepower. Expect Seattle to cover the point spread and win by two TDs.

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2. Denver Broncos (-3) vs. Cin - The Broncos D will prove too much for AJ McCarron and Co. TE Tyler Eifert is out again limiting the Bengals’ offensive threats.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (-10) vs. Bal – Baltimore has kept things competitive but opponents have pulled away late in games.

4. Atlanta Falcons (+6.5) vs Car – Carolina could start resting players with the playoffs right around the corner and Atlanta will have a bone to pick after the 38-0 beatdown they received a few weeks ago.

Rounding Things Out

Detroit Lions (-9.5) vs. SF – The Lions have played very well after changing offensive coordinators. That trend will continue with a double digit win this week.

Indianapolis Colts (+2.5) vs. Mia – The Colts still have something to play for.

New York Jets (+3) vs. NE – Brady hasn’t fared exceptionally well at the Meadowlands. New York’s D is peaking at the right time.
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2015 Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings: Championship Round

Dec 24th 2015

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Mid-tier D/ST that will outperform their ESPN FFL rankings in Week 16

Oakland Raiders (ranked 16) vs. SD – They get a struggling team on a short week.

New York Jets (ranked 15) vs. NE – Weather is unseasonably warm and the Jets are heating up on D too.

Minnesota Vikings (ranked 13) vs. NYG – Odell Beckham is out and it’s going to be real cold.

Philadelphia Eagles (ranked 22) vs. Was – They’ve performed well against the Skins.

Indianapolis Colts (ranked 17) vs. Mia – Tannehill and Co. have been a mess for most of the year.

Top 10 D/ST that will underperform in Week 16

Carolina Panthers (ranked 5) vs. Atl – Rivera may start to rest starters and the Panthers D may have peaked recently. They’ve given up 35 and 38 respectively to the Giants and Saints.

Arizona Cardinals (ranked 10) vs. GB – The Packers O will score enough to limit the Cardinals upside on this day.
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2015 Fantasy Football TE Rankings: Championship Round

Dec 24th 2015

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Mid-tier TEs who will outperform their ESPN FFL rankings in Week 16

Will Tye (ranked 13) vs. Min – He’s scored in consecutive weeks and becomes a top receiving option with Beckham out.

Austin Serefian-Jenkins (ranked 14) vs. Chi – He’s been on Winston’s radar a lot since coming back.

Kyle Rudolph (ranked 18) vs. NYG – Could easily end a top 10 TE this week. The Giants haven’t stopped a TE all year.

Vance McDonald (ranked 25) vs. Det – The concussion threw him off. Should be good to go here.

Zach Ertz (ranked 11) vs. Was – He’ll be heavily involved in the passing attack.

Top 10 TEs who will underperform in Week 16

Gary Barnidge (ranked 8 ) vs. KC – S Eric Berry and Co. will blanked the TE position all afternoon.

Antonio Gates (ranked 6) vs. Oak – Look for a big effort from the Raiders D tonight.
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2015 Fantasy Football WR Rankings: Championship Round

Dec 24th 2015

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Mid-tier WRs who will outperform their ESPN FFL rankings in Week 16

Brandin Cooks (ranked 13) vs. Jax – His speed will prove too much for the Jags secondary.

DeSean Jackson (ranked 17) vs. Phi – Going home and faces a horrendous pass D.

Calvin Johnson (ranked 15) vs. SF – Megatron will put on a show for the home crowd facing a beleaguered secondary.

Amari Cooper (ranked 26) vs. SF – He torched the Bolts in their last contest. Cooper will do so right back.

Allen Hurns (ranked 28) vs. NO – Every Jaguars WR might have a huge afternoon.

Top 10 WRs that will underperform their ESPN Rankings

Julio Jones (ranked 5) vs. Car – His lack of production will be the result of the overall team’s offensive play rather than any individual matchups.

Brandon Marshall (ranked 6) vs. NE – Belichick will have a plan to keep him in check.
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2015 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Championship Round

Dec 24th 2015

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Mid-tier RBs who will outperform their Week 16 ESPN FFL rankings

Denard Robinson (ranked 14) vs. NO – New Orleans is horrible stopping the run or pass.

Chris Ivory (ranked 15) vs. NE – Expect to see a heavy dose of Ivory on Sunday. The Pats are down a few guys in the interior of its D.

Danny Woodhead (ranked 17) vs. Oak – RB Melvin Gordon on IR means more touches for Woodhead, who scored 4 TDs in Week 15.

Ryan Matthews (ranked 24) vs. Was – Matthews will top 10 FFL points in the Saturday contest.

Rashad Jennings (ranked 26) vs. Min – Has a chance to be a top 15 FFL runner as game conditions will likely rely on running the ball more.

Top 10 RBs who will underperform their rankings

DeAngelo Williams (ranked 2) vs. Bal – The Ravens problems are in the secondary.

Matt Forte (ranked 8 ) vs. TB – Tampa’s run D is one of the best in the business.
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