by Ryan Mercier For anyone who stopped paying close attention at any point earlier in the season, here are some important announcements. PSA 1: The Miami Dolphins are 7-7 Brian Flores and company barely got by with a one-point victory in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. Then, the Dolphins lost seven games inContinue reading “NFL Public Service Announcements”
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The Wind Bowl
by Ryan Mercier When tweets began to surface showcasing wind gusts of up to 60mph in Orchard Park, New York, this was bound to be a special night. Football in September can produce a game with 108 pass attempts, seven touchdowns through the air, and almost 800 passing yards combined (Cowboys at Buccaneers in WeekContinue reading “The Wind Bowl”
Crossroads Sunday: NFL Week 9
by Ryan Mercier As it turns out, Sunday was loaded with important matchups. The postseason is alive for several teams which were counted out and a few squads climbed up their division in a significant way. Cleveland Browns (5-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) Cincinnati had become a buzzy team trying to become the next bigContinue reading “Crossroads Sunday: NFL Week 9”
Bloody Sunday: NFL Week 7
by Ryan Mercier On Sunday, October 24th, 2021 there was a football massacre across the United States of America. In total, the winning teams outscored the losers by a whopping 361-141 margin, a difference of 220 points. The most interesting game of the day involved the Detroit Lions. A tragedy, indeed. Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’sContinue reading “Bloody Sunday: NFL Week 7”
“I Still Own You!”
by Ryan Mercier Muhammad Ali once said, “It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” One of the best athletes of all-time is rightly revered for his constant, boastful truths. “I am the greatest.” “I’m a bad man.” And of course, not to be forgotten, “I’m pretty.” Ali backed up hisContinue reading ““I Still Own You!””
Tales From Game Pass: Week 4
by Ryan Mercier While focusing on the big games or game of choice on Sunday, plenty of others flash by as merely stats on the bottom line or highlights. That’s where NFL Game Pass comes in handy (can someone say, “Sponsor?”). Here are some musings on a couple of them. Seattle Seahawks at San FranciscoContinue reading “Tales From Game Pass: Week 4”
Brady Turns Human Facing Belichick, Patriots
by Ryan Mercier What a beautiful game. This is what football is all about. Tom Brady back in Foxborough as the enemy, Bill Belichick scheming against him. Pure drama. Not to mention a rookie quarterback, fumbles, heavy rain, Steve Belichick’s tongue-wagging and face-making, and it all ended with a DOINK. Brady and the Tampa BayContinue reading “Brady Turns Human Facing Belichick, Patriots”
***Accountability Alert, Entire Article Proven Wrong*** Cardinals, Broncos, Raiders: One of these Teams Will Lose on Sunday
by Ryan Mercier Last season, there were six unbeaten teams after Week 3. Only one, the Chicago Bears, turned out to be a fraud. The signs were there in Chicago all season. The Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Bills, and Titans all also started out 3-0 in 2020 with Tennessee winding up with the fewest amount ofContinue reading “***Accountability Alert, Entire Article Proven Wrong*** Cardinals, Broncos, Raiders: One of these Teams Will Lose on Sunday”
NFL Week 1 Takeaways
by Ryan Mercier What Was That, Packers? After an offseason soap opera it’s always nice to get on the field and upend meaningless storylines by playing actual football. Unless, apparently, you’re the Green Bay Packers who lost 38-3 to the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. Everyone has been wondering how much Aaron Rodgers’ bellyachingContinue reading “NFL Week 1 Takeaways”
Three NFL Teams You’re Ignoring: Overlooked or Doomed to Fail?
by Ryan Mercier No pomp. No circumstance. Just a few teams circling around the party not standing out, nor falling over drunk. People might remember they were there but wouldn’t have anything interesting to say about them. No one is predicting a Super Bowl or top-5 draft pick for them, but will we look atContinue reading “Three NFL Teams You’re Ignoring: Overlooked or Doomed to Fail?”
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