Top Ten NFL Trick Plays of All Time
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Computer Forecast: Green Bay Packers To Win Superbowl 50.
October 25, 2016 by
Who will win Superbowl 50? Our computer Beardog is picking the Green Bay Packers over close rivals New England, Seattle and Dallas. Sportsbooks have set the betting odds at 6.5-1.
It will be inspiring and poetic for the Packers to win the prize after being derailed in last year’s NFL Championship game. Once again, the NFL’s smallest market cap team, will prove to be the best. Some teams would never recover from the trauma of blowing a 19-7 lead with 4 minutes to go as the Packers did in Seattle. The Hawks comeback from down 16-0 at one point was the largest ever in a conference title game. Such a breakdown is not consistent with the heart Green Bay has shown over the years and we are sure they will bounce back strong and determined.
Let’s state the obvious: in a quarterback driven league, Aaron Rodgers is the most effective and most consistently lethal at his position. The Packers ensured he did not lose his vital receivers and strong offensive line in the off season. We don’t think the loss of Jordy Nelson to injury will be a large negative. Furthermore, running back Eddie Lacy is one of the very best in the game. Astute readers will know that we like to see the quarterback to also have a strong running option. The Green Bay defense may only be a little above average but by coupling Clay Matthews with Julius Peppers they have their share of play makers.
The key to this year’s success is to simply play as well as they did last year but to gain the home-field advantage for the Championship game. Played on the frozen tundra of Lambeau field, the Seattle crowd will obviously not be a factor in the game. As the strongest team in the NFC North, they are in position to have the best win-loss record.
Reaching the Superbowl in Santa Clara, California will be very exciting, especially if Rodgers plays New England (winner of Superbowl 49) with Tom Brady since both quarterbacks grew up in Northern California and are considered the best in the game. Green Bay won the first two Superbowls at a time before it became a national holiday. It will only be fitting for them to win the 50th Superbowl as well!
Inquiry: Why are the Jets Sooooo Bad this Year? (2016)
October 19, 2016 by
The New York Jets just lost their fourth game in a row to drop to 1-5 on the season. This is not what Jets fans expected after the team took a giant leap forward last year. Two years ago, the Jets finished 4-12 to put the final nail in the coffin of Rex Ryan. However, last year the Jets had a record of 10-6 and just missed out on the playoffs.
With not many changes made during the offseason, most Jets fans had no clue that their team would come out of the gate like a horse that ends up being carted off to the glue factory. There is a lot of blame to be passed around for the Jets’ horrendous start.
Injured Players Missed Training Camp
One of the key culprits that is affecting the Jets this year is that they had so many players injured during training camp. Players like Khiry Robinson, Devin Smith, Muhammad Wilkerson and Breno Giacomini started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. With so many key players missing training camp, it is little wonder that New York has stumbled out of the blocks.
Aging Players
While the team did take a step forward last year, that success seems to be unsustainable thanks to the aging roster. Key players like Darrelle Revis, Ryan Clady and Giacomini are on the wrong side of 30 now, and the NFL is an unforgiving place for players who lose a step as they get old. With so many older players on their roster, it is likely that the Jets will have to overhaul the team in the offseason.
Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Been a Disaster
In the Jets’ most recent game against the Arizona Cardinals, Fitzpatrick completed just 16 of his 31 passes for 176 yards in a 28-3 loss. The sad thing is that was one of his better performances this year. Fitzpatrick leads the league with 11 interceptions compared to just five touchdowns, and Jets fans are right to complain about the $10 million salary he is pulling in this year.
No Speed on Defense
The secondary, which has long been a strength of the team, has played pathetically so far this year. They seem to be a step behind the receivers they are covering on nearly every play. There have been far too many wide open completions against the Jets defense. Fans that thought the D line would finally step up against the Cardinals last week were once again disappointed.
Wide Receivers Can’t Get Open
On the other side of the ball, the Jets receivers seem to be unable to find separation from their defenders. That is part of the reason why Fitzpatrick has been struggling so badly this year. It is much easier to throw interceptions when your receivers cannot give you any space to throw the ball.
It is hard to see the Jets coming back from such a brutal start to make the playoffs, which means that their fans are in for a long year. Even one more loss may kill their playoff hopes, and some fans are already starting to turn the page to look ahead to next year.
Don’t Overlook These NFL MVP Candidates for 2015-6 (archival article)
October 16, 2016 by
It is fun and potentially lucrative to bet on the NFL MVP award winner.
It seems like all we hear about these days is Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. Bla-bla-bla….But we give you four other NFL offensive players who are rated as longshots but have a decent chance to win the award:
Adrian Peterson, Running Back, Minnesota Vikings at 8-1:
A lot of people are overlooking Adrian Peterson due to his off field issues. They are forgetting that he is one of the most talented running backs of all time!
The Vikings lost four of nine games last season by a combined eight points! With Peterson now back in the fold and additions on both sides of the ball, Minnesota can do some serious damage. At age 30 he has nearly 2,300 total touches under his belt. However, he’s had an entire season to rest! He’s averaged nearly 1,700 total yards and 13 touchdowns in his first seven NFL seasons. If he performs similarly he could easily walk off with the MVP trophy!
Tony Romo, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys at 15-1:
Tony Romo can be a very effective and dangerous quarterback. Last season with the assistance of Demarco Murray , Dez Bryant and a strong offensive line he led the Dallas Cowboys to a 12-4 record. He led the league with a 69.9 completion percentage and a 113.2 quarterback rating. He threw for over 3,700 yards with 34 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
If Dallas and Romo have another great season, he will have arrived into the elite category and will surely be a hot MVP candidate.
Antonio Brown, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers at 15-1:
By now everybody recognizes the extraordinary productivity of Antonio Brown. If anybody is a potential dark horse candidate for the MVP award it is surely him. Last year’s season was simply phenomenal.His 129 receptions were second-most in league history. The 1,698 receiving yards Brown put up were sixth in league history. What if he improves on these numbers? How could voters ignore him as they did last year?
Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers at 20-1:
OMG! Phillip Rivers seems to get better with age!
He put up nearly 4,300 yards with 31 touchdowns last year. Unfortunately the Chargers lacked a running game. They ranked 31st in the NFL in yards per rush at 3.3 and 30th at 80.4 yards per game. Hopefully, now that the Chargers added Melvin Gordon in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, Rivers should have more support on the ground. Throughout history the elite quarterbacks have typically had such a solid running option to go to. San Diego is loaded in the passing game and has one of the most underrated offensive lines in the NFL. If San Diego wins the AFC West over Peyton Manning’s Broncos don’t be surprised if Rivers is getting lots of MVP love!
The Flight of the 2016 NFL Eagles
October 1, 2016 by
The Philadelphia Eagles seemed like a mess after the Chip Kelly experiment crashed and burned, and new head coach Doug Pederson inherited a team that had lost offensive weapons DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and DeMarco Murray because of Kelly’s incompetence.
The Eagles traded up in the 2016 NFL Draft to draft QB Carson Wentz from North Dakota State with the number two overall pick. Many questioned the move, especially for a new head coach to invest his future in a QB who was from an FCS school. Wentz has played exceptionally well through 3 games, leading them to a 3-0 record. His most impressive performance was last week’s 34 to 3 thumping of the Pittsburgh Steelers, when he thre for 301 yards and 2 TDs. The thing critics of Wentz did not take into account even though he played FCS college ball, is thatthe Bison ran a pro-style offense which has allowed for a much easier transition to the NFL with Doug Pederson’s west coast offense.
The Eagles have also emphasized running the ball to help the rookie QB, and they use a four headed monster led by RB Ryan Mathews. Darren Sproles, Kenjon Barner and Wendell Smallwood are change of pace, “scat” backs that allow Wentz to hit easy checkdowns that can go for big yards. WR Jordan Matthews has become his favorite target, with 15 catches for 204 yards and 2 TDs. Nelson Agholor has also stepped up with 11 catches for 120 yards. Someone to keep an eye on as the season progresses is WR Dorial Green -Beckham, who is 6″ 5′ and could become a monster in the redzone. The defense is in the top 8 in total, pass and rush defense. The run defense has been especially impressive as they are 2nd in the league, led by the best interior DL Fletcher Cox. Cox was just recently NFC defensive player of the month.
The offense has proven to not be too complex for Wentz, as he has shown a knack to take what the defense gives him and not force it into coverage. He will eventually make some rookie mistakes, but if he shows resolve to bounce back and continue to improve and get his playmakers the ball, he could prove to be the answer at QB the Eagles have needed since Donovan McNabb. If the defense continues to play well, the Eagles should earn a playoff spot because the NFC East is so inconsistent and up in the air. Every team has serious issues, the Eagles are the most consistent team in the division as of right now. They are ranked #12 overall in our NFL computer power rankings.
Crazed Idiots are Overrating these NFL 2016 Fantasy Football Players!
September 26, 2016 by
WR1 Emmanuel Sanders
, Denver Broncos
Sanders is coming off a beast period and also has a lots of skill. Still, he’s being ranked right around the WR15 port. My trouble below is that Peyton Manning
is visibly decreasing as well as the Broncos have actually made it clear they’re transitioning to an even more run oriented infraction this period. Of all the people on this team, Sanders has the greatest prospective to make me look dumb. Nonetheless, I required him to see a significant autumn in dream production in 2015. In fact I pretty much anticipate every person on the Denver crime to take a huge step back.
RB2 Jonathan Stewart
, Carolina Panthers
Stewart is basically right there with Spiller as a low-end RB2 in 10-team leagues. First and foremost, he hasn’t already remained healthy and balanced in four years. Over the previous three periods he’s missed out on 20 games. He hasn’t hurried for 810 yards or 5 TDs considering that 2009. What worldwide is making people think that this person is about to make some sort of significant resurgence? It’s not like he has a ton of PPR worth either; he only caught greater than 25 passes as soon as in his whole job. If you want to prepare a Panthers’ running back, get hold of Cameron Artis-Payne
concerning 90 choices later on. He’s a better value pick.
WR2 Sammy Watkins
, Buffalo Expenses
Watkins remains in a truly bad situation this period. Drafting him as a mid-level WR2 could be a catastrophe. Not simply is he going over offseason hip surgical treatment however his group isn’t really doing him any kind of supports. The Bills got LeSean McCoy
and also Rex Ryan has made it clear they wish to run the round concerning 40 times a game, and also knowing Ryan, that’s possibly just a mild exaggeration.
On the off opportunity the Bills do decide to throw the ball, their quarterbacks could be the worst in the league. Matt Cassel
is the expected starter and also his weaknesses reduce the effects of Watkin’s best toughness. If E.J. Manuel
wins the task, he might have a hard time to get Watkins the round deep or brief. With so couple of passes to walk around, Buffalo has a bunch of mouths to feed. They added Percy Harvin
, Charles Clay
and McCoy, while F-Jax as well as Robert Forest
will likely still play a considerable part. Points don’t look good for Watkins or any one of the Expenses’ receivers.
WR3 Amari Cooper
, Oakland Raiders
I truly like Cooper and also assume he’ll be a superstar in the future. The Raiders merely aren’t there yet. If you could possibly get him as a flex option, I enjoy it. Nonetheless, he’s being placed as a WR3 and prepared as a WR2. That’s merely way excessive. Also, as long as I trust my capability to review ability, that the Raiders selected him does startle me a bit. Derek Carr
and also Cooper will grow into a strong duo, I just assume it’s going to take a while for the youthful pair to establish.
TE1 Josh Hill
, New Orleans Saints
Zach Ertz
scares me also but Hillside perplexes me a lot more. He’s being drafted as a TE1. Do individuals truly believe that he could simply pointer in and also do exactly what Jimmy Graham
did? Very few TEs in the history of the organization have installed the numbers Graham has. Not only that, Drew Brees
is decreasing and also the Saints are one more group transitioning to a run-heavy crime. Hill is totally unverified, and also it’s extremely risky to simply prepare him as your leading TE and anticipate him to make also remotely close Graham. If you want to roll the dice on a man with 20 occupation functions as your starter, you’re a larger risk taker than me.
QB1 Tony Romo
, Dallas Cowboys
Romo is usually being drafted and ranked as a low-end QB1 in 12-team organizations. There are a variety of problems I have with this. One, Romo is coming off an MVP caliber period and also only completed 2014 as the No. 11 dream quarterback. It’s unlikely he has a much better period in 2015 than he did last year. He lost DeMarco Murray
, which took a ton of pressure off Romo, as well as the Cowboys made minimal effort to replace him. The team still intends to release a solid run strike with a lackluster committee.
Additionally, Dez Bryant
is intimidating to sit out normal season games and at finest will most likely be disgruntled. His most trusted target Jason Witten
will be one more year older and also will likely continue to decline at 33. In addition to all that, Romo is still a 35-year-old quarterback with a history of severe back problems. Pass on Romo this period, he’s unworthy the price.
RB1 C.J. Spiller
, New Orleans Saints
He is being prepared as a low-end RB2 as well as is being rated as the RB20 generally. Spiller has actually been nothing but unsatisfactory in spite of a couple of huge video games in one period 3 years ago. He couldn’t vanquish Fred Jackson
in Buffalo and also has actually struggled to remain healthy. Individuals are projecting him to be some kind of PPR star, nonetheless, individuals fall short to realize that he’s not a great pass-catcher. His brightest minutes began brings when he was able to get around the edge. He is as well frail to be knocked between the deals with and struggles as a receiver. His hands are subpar and his path running is even worse. Do not compose Spiller in hopes of getting an additional Darren Sproles
. All you’ll be obtaining is an additional C.J. Spiller
.
