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2020 NFL: Week 11
At the risk of dating myself, there was an old “Saturday Night Live” sketch that has always stuck in my mind. I can’t remember who acted in it and I don’t even really remember what it was about. But there was a line in the sketch that was repeated about 100 times:...
Seattle’s Prospects If Wilson Is Less Than Perfect?
Can the Seahawks make the playoffs if Russell Wilson plays less than perfect? A few weeks ago, Russell Wilson was the NFL’s leading MVP contender. The Seahawks, despite having one of the worst defenses in the league, were 6-1 and in first place in the NFC West....
2020 NFL: Week 10
It was hard not to make fun of the Colts for signing Philip Rivers. Especially on the heels of his 2019 season, that saw him throw 20 interceptions and caused his exit from the Chargers. It was even easier to guffaw when Indy opened the season with a loss to the...
2020 NFL: Week 9
Revenge is sweet! Aaron Rodgers got pantsed on national television both times he faced the 49ers last season. It’s not that the Packers got beat, they got taken apart from the opening kick. Kyle Shanahan’s offense scored at will and the San Francisco defense...
What’s Wrong With The Patriots?
What in the heck is going on with the Patriots, and can New England turn it around? Tom Brady, even at the age of 43, is living well with the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay, coming off their Monday night victory vs. the Giants, is 6-2 and is one of the best teams in the NFC, a...
2020 NFL: Week 8
So, it’s Halloween week and if you think about it, there’s nothing to be scared about. The year 2020 has been such a horror, there’s no need to watch scary movies with a bowl of popcorn at night. Just turn on the news and you’ll be greeted with one fright after...
2020 NFL: Old Good Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow has been racking up huge numbers for the Bengals. Justin Herbert has thrown 10 touchdowns against just one interception in the past three weeks. Tua Tagovailoa has made a good enough impression on his new team that he’ll make his first start for the...
2020 NFL: Week 7
It’s not often you see a game like what took place on Thursday night. I’ve watched too many NFL contests to count over my lifetime and it’s not often when I say to myself, “does either team want to win this game?” And yet, this is what we witnessed. The Eagles and...