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”
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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”
Divisional Round Quick-Hitters Part 1
by Ryan Mercier This Time is Different for the Packers One year ago, the 13-3 Green Bay Packers’ trip to the NFC title game felt doomed before it began. This season, the 13-3 Packers are a completely different team, ready to make a real Super Bowl run. Against the league’s No. 1 ranked defense inContinue reading “Divisional Round Quick-Hitters Part 1”
Wild Card Quick-Hitters Part 1
by Ryan Mercier Bills Squeak Out First Playoff Win in Years The last time the Buffalo Bills won a playoff game, people in America were loving Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio. So, yeah, it’s been a while. First and foremost, credit to head coach Sean McDermott for bringing a winning culture back to Western New YorkContinue reading “Wild Card Quick-Hitters Part 1”
NFL Week 12 Quick-Hitters
by Ryan Mercier Which Team is Coming out of the NFC? New Orleans is missing its quarterback but still winning games, Seattle is possibly turning a corner on defense, and Green Bay can look like the best team in the league on the right day. Yes, those are the top three teams in the standingsContinue reading “NFL Week 12 Quick-Hitters”
NFL Week 10 Quick-Hitters
by Ryan Mercier NFC West Bloodbath After Kyler Murray’s sensational heroics to DeAndre Hopkins in the final seconds of the Cardinals win over the Bills, the NFC West became the biggest battleground in the league. The L.A. Rams beat Seattle 23-16, which was far more convincing than the score would suggest. Now, all three teamsContinue reading “NFL Week 10 Quick-Hitters”
NFL Week 5 Quick-Hitters
by Ryan Mercier Zimmer’s Big Mistake (and Not on 4th Down) Sunday Night Football provided one of the best games of the year so far as Russell Wilson brought the Seahawks to victory in dramatic fashion at the end, like always. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has gotten both criticism and praise for his decisionContinue reading “NFL Week 5 Quick-Hitters”
NFC Season Predictions: Division Standings and Super Bowl
by Ryan Mercier Why even write out a first paragraph? You’re here for the predictions, baby. Aim your football hatred and joke missiles directly at me. NFC North Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears Detroit Lions From the very second Jordan Love was selected by the Packers it became one of the best movesContinue reading “NFC Season Predictions: Division Standings and Super Bowl”