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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”

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”

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”

NFL Week 15 Quick-Hitters

by Ryan Mercier Steelers Limping into the Postseason A once proud 11-0 team has now lost three straight and looks awful doing it. Monday Night Football saw the now 3-10-1 Cincinnati Bengals dismantle the Steelers in the first half. Pittsburgh looked broken on offense while the Bengals got out to a 17-0 lead. Remarkably, aContinue reading “NFL Week 15 Quick-Hitters”