Category Archives: NFL

Trevor Lawrence Expectations: A Shift from Luck, Elway to a Different No. 1 Pick

by Ryan Mercier After a decade of futility, and one year of bliss (2017), the Jacksonville Jaguars are experiencing perhaps their most frustrating season in franchise history. In the five losses this season, Jacksonville held a lead in the fourth quarter in three of those games and were tied in the final period in another.Continue reading “Trevor Lawrence Expectations: A Shift from Luck, Elway to a Different No. 1 Pick”

NFL Week 1 Surprises

by Ryan Mercier Typically, the NFL produces a result in Week 1 so surprising it rocks the football Earth to its core. The start to the 2022 season didn’t quite deliver a stunner, but here are the top two. Bears Out-slog 49ers In a muddy rain, Justin Fields overcame a horrible first half to takeContinue reading “NFL Week 1 Surprises”

All 32 NFL Teams in 13 Seconds or Less

by Ryan Mercier There are many long previews out there for every team in the upcoming 2022 NFL season, but how about in 13 seconds or less? Have a listen! NFC East: NFC North: NFC South: NFC West: AFC East: AFC North: AFC South: AFC West:

Live from Las Vegas: NFL Draft 2022

by Ryan Mercier Boots on the ground in this actor’s hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2022 NFL Draft. What did you miss? Here are some live observations of the first round and a couple opinions on the draft itself at the end. Magician Mat Franco took the stage to perform a few tricksContinue reading “Live from Las Vegas: NFL Draft 2022”

NFL Draft 2022: A.K.A. Uh-oh!

by Ryan Mercier Remember Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel? No? That’s ok. For those who do, this year could be a repeat of the fabled 2013 NFL Draft. Only the bold should click on that link. Perhaps the talent of 2022 is much higher than 2013, but no one should envy the Jaguars, Lions, Texans,Continue reading “NFL Draft 2022: A.K.A. Uh-oh!”

The Story of Super Bowl LVI: Seven Lackluster Drives in a Row

by Ryan Mercier In the end, Matthew Stafford led the game-winning drive in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl. MVP of the game, Cooper Kupp, caught his second TD from Stafford to take the lead with 1:25 remaining. Then, Aaron Donald wrecked shop on the ensuing drive to end the Bengals season. There wereContinue reading “The Story of Super Bowl LVI: Seven Lackluster Drives in a Row”

Super Bowl LVI: History Lessons

by Ryan Mercier Before Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford go head-to-head in football’s next championship chapter, let’s take a look into the past. Super Bowl XIV (14) – The Rams First Appearance Perhaps one of the most underrated Super Bowls in history. This would be the last of four championships for the Pittsburgh Steelers comboContinue reading “Super Bowl LVI: History Lessons”

Bills and Chiefs Deliver Classic of Epic Proportions

by Ryan Mercier In Week 9 of the NFL season, the Jaguars beat the Bills, 9-6. The Chiefs defeated the Packers, 13-7. In the final two minutes of regulation alone on Sunday between Buffalo and Kansas City, these teams combined for more points than either of those full games. Here are some more stats justContinue reading “Bills and Chiefs Deliver Classic of Epic Proportions”

All Three Phases: Saturday NFL Divisional Round

by Ryan Mercier For all of the NFL fans out there who only want to see high-scoring games with nonstop offense and zero resistance on defense, Saturday was not for you. Not satisfied with the scores of 19-16 and 13-10? Good. Come back in September during silly season. Bengals 19, Titans 16 Joe Burrow wasContinue reading “All Three Phases: Saturday NFL Divisional Round”