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Dolphins at Bills: Preview, Prediction, Odds
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo BillsThe last time that the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins squared off, it was the second chapter of running back Jay Ajayi’s coming-out party. Miami’s sophomore running back put up 214 rushing yards and the Dolphins ultimately controlled the game for a 28-25…
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2017 NFL Draft: Hawaii Bowl
College football bowl season is officially underway. If you are like most NFL fans, you know some of the top NFL draft prospects but that is about it. As a Bears fan, I’ve been looking forward to the draft for a few months now, so I’ve gotten an early start on my scouting for the 2017 NFL …
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Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers: To-Do Checklist for Week 16
Oh how poetic football can be at times…This time last season, the Carolina Panthers entered Week 16 with eyes towards the playoffs. Standing in their path was an Atlanta Falcons team in search of making the most of a lost season. Of course, the Falcons wore the ‘spoiler’ quite well and…
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Matchups to Watch: Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Oakland Raiders look to move to 12-3 on the season and remain atop the AFC West. Here are the matchups to watch in Week 16.The Oakland Raiders are going to the playoffs, they sit atop the AFC West, and control their own path to a first-round bye. Oh, and Mario Edwards Jr. is back.With an o…
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Oakland Raiders: How Does Mario Edwards Help Defense?
It’s been a year since we’ve seen Oakland Raiders defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. in a meaningful game, so what does he bring to the defense?Over the past two months, Oakland Raiders fans have asked two burning questions. When is Commissioner Roger Goodell going to free Aldon Smith? How&…
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Cardinals look to keep Sehawks from strengthening hold in No. 2 seed
Seattle has already wrapped up the NFC West title.
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Two unheralded Packers will be the key to a victory over the Vikings
Ty Montgomery and Jared Cook are X-factors in Saturday’s NFC North showdown.
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How to watch every NFL Week 16 game
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Minnesota Vikings trip to Green Bay off to a slippery start
The Minnesota Vikings plane couldn’t make a proper landing in Wisconsin, sliding off the taxiway at Appleton International Airport on December 23, 2016.It seems as though things are already going wrong for the Minnesota Vikings. On their way to their game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, their airpla…
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Colts Injury Report: Two Key Colts 'Questionable', But Team Healthy for Holidays
The Indianapolis Colts released their final injury report ahead of Saturday’s game against the Oakland Raiders, and the team looks very healthy to say the least this holiday weekend.Backup outside linebacker Chris Carter (shoulder) is the sole player who has been ruled out, while two key Co…
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Syracuse Football Players In The NFL That Are Headed To The Playoffs
What Syracuse football players are in the NFL who are helping their teams reach the postseason? We rank the best players that are in.The amount of success in the NFL for the Syracuse football team isn’t where it once was. Nonetheless the impact by the SU program is still very much felt by the…
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Denver Broncos: John Elway's 3rd Best Roster Move
John Elway, in 2011, searched for the reasons to write some of the wrongs or previous years. First is to draft a franchise player for the Denver Broncos.The 2011 NFL Draft goes down as one of the best drafts of talent since 1983. Carolina Panthers had the first overall pick followed by the Denver …
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Rivalry games spice up holiday weekend in NFL
Steelers-Ravens, Broncos-Chiefs and Vikings-Packers. Big rivalry games with plenty on the line.
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Oakland Raiders Week 16 Opponent Preview: The Indianapolis Colts
Here is everything you need to know about the Week 16 opponent of the Oakland Raiders, theIndianapolis Colts.If you’re like me and left your Christmas shopping until the last minute this year, take heart that with the Oakland Raiders clinching a playoffs birth last week, we can breathe a bit…
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Bradshaw rips Tomlin: 'Not a great coach at all'
Bradshaw rips Tomlin: ‘Not a great coach at all’
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Jeff Fisher Knew Rams Were Moving to L.A. When he Took Job
Jeff Fisher claims he knew the team was moving to Los Angeles when he took the job in 2012.Former Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher admitted he knew the team was moving to L.A. back in 2012 when he took the job.Fisher, who was a guest on ESPN LA 710, was asked about his time in Los Angel…
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Denver Broncos Fanzone: Interview with Lisa Howard
It is time for a new Denver Broncos Fanzone interview. This week, I sat down with Lisa Howard and got her takes on the Denver Broncos.The Denver Broncos are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It is a rare Christmas Day matchup.However, this game is going to have some serious play…
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Steelers vs. Ravens Fantasy outlook
Big Rivalry game on Christmas Day.The Steelers have their last big test for the regular season as they host the rival Ravens on Christmas Day. The hope all through Steeler nation is that they beat the birds at Heinz Field and take back the AFC North crown. Also the hope for fantasy owners who are …
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Pressures, Hurries, Knockdowns: Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts
Which Oakland Raiders are under the most pressure heading into Week 16? As well as quick notes, and wherethe Raiders have proved the critics wrong.The Oakland Raiders clinched their first playoff berth since 2002, but still have work to do. Namely, winning the AFC West.They’re currently …
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It's Joe Flacco's time to prove that he's… really good
Don’t use the E-word.
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Randy Gregory could be the surprise star of the Cowboys' playoff run
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Jets coach Bowles hospitalized, doesn't travel with team (Yahoo Sports)
New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has been hospitalized with what the team says is an ”undisclosed illness,” and he did not travel for the game at New England on Saturday. In a statement posted Friday on the team’s website, the Jets say Bowles is in stable condition, but it is uncertain if he will eventually join the team in time for the game. If Bowles is unavailable to coach, assistant head coach Mike Caldwell will fill in against the Patriots.
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Denver Broncos: 4-Round Mock Draft to Get Back On Track
This season isn’t over by any means. Still I think we can all see that some changes need to happen for the Denver Broncos and I think this Mock Draft helps that process along.This time of year is a great time to look to the past, present, and future of the Denver Broncos. We can look back not…
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Jets coach Bowles hospitalized, doesn't travel with team
NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets coach Todd Bowles has been hospitalized with what the team says is an ”undisclosed illness,” and he did not travel for the game at New England on Saturday.
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Devonta Freeman's quest to be "elite" comes at the right time
NFC Offensive Player of the Week and another Pro Bowl selection isn’t enough to satisfy Devonta Freeman. The Falcons’ 3rd year running back wants to be “elite”.In his Pro Bowl selection interview, Devonta Freeman said he wants nothing more than to be, “remembered as o…
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Staff predictions for Dolphins versus Bills
The 2017 Miami Dolphins have been bucking recent team trends. Can this team be the one that breaks Miami’s four game losing streak in Buffalo? The PhinPhanatic staffmake their predictions.James AndersonThe Bills have an injury list twice the size of the Dolphins. They should not have star…
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Oakland Raiders Activate Mario Edwards Jr. from IR
The Oakland Raiders have activated defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. from injured reserve.The wait for the return of Mario Edwards Jr. has been a long one — since the first week of the preseason, to be exact. But the wait is officially over.The Raiders have activated Mario Edwards Jr. to the 53…
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Jets' Bowles hospitalized, may miss Pats game
Jets’ Bowles hospitalized, may miss Pats game
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Vikings RB Adrian Peterson ruled out vs Packers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will not play Saturday at Green Bay because of knee and groin injuries.
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