In probably the closest division battle we have in the entire NFL, we preview the NFC South division. If the season were to end after week 12, three NFC South teams would make the playoffs, which shows you the level of talent in this division. If you are unfamiliar with this division, it includes the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Bucs. These predictions are based on remaining schedule, injuries suffered, and current level of play. New Orleans Saints (8-3) Division Winner (11-5) One of the big surprise teams this year has definitely been the…
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Celtics streak snapped but hang onto top spot The first quarter of the season is officially coming to a close, as we are starting how each conference might shake out. We finally saw the Celtics lose a game after 16 in a row, the Cavs win nine-straight, and the Warriors somehow lose to the Sacramento Kings. Other News and Notes: Paul Millsap is out indefinitely, the 76ers crack the top ten, the Memphis Grizzles fire head coach David Fizdale, and the OKC Thunder keep on struggling. Last Week’s Rankings Team 30-11 30.) Chicago Bulls (28) (3-15) 29.) Atlanta Hawks (30) (4-16) 28.)…
With another week in the books we preview another division. This time we are tackling the NFC East division, which appears to have already been decided by the dominant play of the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course for those who are unfamiliar with the division, it includes the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and New York Giants. These predictions are based on remaining schedule, injuries suffered, suspensions served (Zeke), and current level of play. Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) Division Winner, First seed in NFC (14-2) My-oh-my what a difference a year makes in the NFL for Carson Wentz. After an up…
NBA Power Rankings: Celtics win 16 in a row to dethrone the Warriors Another week, another number one team! The Boston Celtics continue to defy expectations and have won their 15th straight since starting the year 0-2. They also showed why they’re the number one ranked defense after holding the Warriors to under 90 points, something no other team has done this year. Other news and notes: The Clippers and Grizzlies continue to fall, the Cavs show signs of life, the Pistons take a step back, and the Raptors are making a case for elite status. So without further ado…
Warriors Overtake Rockets in Dominant Fashion With another week in the books, we see much of the same within our weekly power rankings. We do, however, get to crown a new top gun in our rankings, as the Warriors have finally assumed their rightful spot atop the league. If beating your opponents by an average of nearly 20 points in the last seven games isn’t dominant, then I don’t know what is. Other news and notes include: The Celtics winning 12 in a row, the Clippers huge fall (8 to 15), Eric Bledsoe traded to the Bucks, and the Pistons…
Halfway through the NFL season, we are beginning to see who the contenders, pretenders, and bottom dwellers of each division are. Throughout the next week I will be predicting the outcomes of each division, starting with the NFC North, and working my way clockwise around the conference (North, East, South, West). These predictions are based on remaining schedule, injuries suffered, and current level of play (how well they’ve been playing lately). Minnesota Vikings (6-2) Division Winner (12-4) Led by journeyman quarterback Case Keenum, the Vikings are tied for second place in the NFC conference, with the surprising New Orleans Saints…
Rockets Remain on Top, but Warriors in Hot Pursuit After a week of movers and shakers, the Rockets remain on top, for now. The Warriors absolutely destroyed their opponents this week, trying to make their case for the top spot, but fall just short. We’ll see if that changes after next week. Perhaps the biggest mover was the Milwaukee Bucks, who came into the week at the sixth 6th position, but now sit at 18th after losing three straight and are looking totally dependent on Giannis to produce crazy numbers every night. Other movers include the Timberwolves, who have won…
Who starts? Who sits? What to make of the Minnesota Vikings quarterback dilemma. What do you do when you have three kind of/sort of potential starting quarterbacks on your team? Well, that’s exactly what the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff has to decide to do with Case Keenum, Sam Bradford, and Teddy Bridgewater within the next few weeks of the season. If you follow the Vikings at all, you know that before last season started, starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a horrendous knee injury that was thought to be potentially career ending. At the time, the Vikings were thought to be…
Top-200 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings For those hardcore fantasy buffs that enjoy the dynasty format, here is a list of the top 200 fantasy options going forward. For those of you that are unfamiliar, a dynasty league is sort of like a keeper league, except that you keep your entire team for the next season instead of just a handful of players. This format gives you the feel of being a GM and allows you to create a literal dynasty team that dominates for years. These rankings are based on a PPR scoring system, and determined by a combination of…
The Rookie Report: The Age of the Rookie Not too long ago, rookies in the NFL were widely considered an afterthought in many fantasy football drafts. Sure, you’d get lucky and take a late round flyer on an Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 1,341 yards and 12 touchdowns his rookie year. Or maybe you drafted Randy Moss in ’98 when he grabbed 69 balls for 1,313 yards and an incredible 17 touchdowns. Whether you were lucky enough to draft one of these guys, or you stay away from rooks all together, the age of the rookie is now upon us.…