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NFL announces compensatory picks; New England Patriots 2016 draft slots set

NFL announces compensatory picks; New England Patriots 2016 draft slots set

By: John Morgan
Published: 3/11/2016 2 Min Read

On Friday the National Football League announced the allocation of 33 compensatory draft picks for the 2016 NFL Draft, which will be held April 28-30. The New England Patriots received the maximum four compensatory picks: one in the third round, and three in the sixth round.

8 years ago
Chiefs at Texans – Preview, Odds, Prediction

Chiefs at Texans – Preview, Odds, Prediction

By: John Morgan
Published: 1/8/2016 4 Min Read

NFL wild card weekend kicks off Saturday afternoon as the Kansas City Chiefs travel to Houston to take on the AFC South champion Texans. Both clubs overcame the common obstacle of extremely unsuccessful starts to the 2015 season; Houston did not win their second game of the year until Week 6, and KC did not get their second victory until the following week. To accomplish that rare feat both teams leaned heavily on their defenses, both of which ranked in the top ten in the league in points allowed. After a five-turnover debacle against Denver in Week 2, the Chiefs gave the ball away just ten times over the next fourteen games, and finished with a plus-14 turnover differential – second best in the league this year. On December 27 the Texans lost to the Patriots to drop to 6-7 and their playoff chances appeared bleak. Houston’s defense forced ten turnovers over the next three games to carry the team to an improbable comeback, and into the post-season.

8 years ago

NFL Playoffs: Three Road Teams Open As Favorites

By: John Morgan
Published: 1/4/2016 2 Min Read

The NFL regular season is supposed to reward teams with the best records with an advantage in the playoffs, but Vegas handicappers differ with their opinion. Of the four teams playing at home in the first round of the NFL playoffs only one is favored to win. Despite all the disparaging comments about their division, the NFC East lays claim to the only home favorite in the wild card round. The Washington Redskins are the sole lone favorite this weekend, and that is by just one point – despite the traditional three points being placed in favor of the home team. The Packer playoff mystique is long gone after last week’s home loss to the Vikings

8 years ago
NFL Week 17 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

NFL Week 17 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/29/2015 4 Min Read

While many of the top NFL teams such as New England, Seattle, Carolina and Green Bay lost in Week 16, nobody was more negatively affected than the Pittsburgh Steelers. A shockingly flat performance against an injury-riddled Baltimore team that was forced to start an out-of-work Ryan Mallett at quarterback will most likely keep them out of post-season play. Losses by the Patriots and Panthers prevented those teams from securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but did not drop them in the playoff standings. Seattle’s loss at worse means only the difference between a fifth and sixth seed, and despite the Packers looking abysmal on Sunday night, they are still in the driver’s seat to win the division and claim the number three seed in the NFC.

8 years ago
NFL Week 16 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

NFL Week 16 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/23/2015 5 Min Read

While NFL Week 15 did not do much to the playoff picture other than end the misery for a handful of teams by officially eliminating them from post-season play, it did bring genuine contenders one step closer to clinching scenarios in Week 16. Eighteen teams still have at least a mathematical chance at a playoff spot with two weeks to go; that is surely something that Roger Goodell’s parity-driven Park Avenue league office that strives for participation banners is surely proud of.

8 years ago
NFL Week 15 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

NFL Week 15 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/18/2015 7 Min Read

In both conferences the race for the number five seed is nearly as meaningful as getting a first round bye. Both of the number five seeds will most likely be playing against a team with a .500 (or losing record). On the other hand the number six seed will have to go on the road against a ten or eleven-win club.

8 years ago
Patriots Defensive Line Was Big Difference in Houston, All-22 Study

Patriots Defensive Line Was Big Difference in Houston, All-22 Study

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/15/2015 4 Min Read

It was a total group effort with the interior players pushing the pocket and the edge rushers bringing pressure outside.

8 years ago
Monday Observations, Patriots Defense Smothers Texans in Blowout

Monday Observations, Patriots Defense Smothers Texans in Blowout

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/14/2015 6 Min Read

Both Denver and Cincinnati lost Sunday afternoon and the Patriots’ win vaulted them right back to the top seed in the AFC at 11-2.

8 years ago
NFL Week 14 Previews, Predictions, TV Info and Picks ATS

NFL Week 14 Previews, Predictions, TV Info and Picks ATS

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/13/2015 7 Min Read

There are plenty of pivotal games to the NFL playoff picture this week, starting with New England at Houston on Sunday night. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati should not only be a very entertaining game to watch, it will play a critical role in the Bengals’ quest for a first round bye, and whether or not the Steelers make the playoffs. Other important games include Oakland at Denver, Dallas at Green Bay, Buffalo at Philadelphia, Washington at Chicago and Indianapolis at Jacksonville.

8 years ago
Who are the Players to Watch, Patriots at Texans

Who are the Players to Watch, Patriots at Texans

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/12/2015 5 Min Read

Brady has to go back to what the Patriots do best, move the chains and not take so many deep shots down the field with players that aren’t suited for that role.

8 years ago
Patriots at Texans: In-Depth Team Stats, Odds, TV Info & Prediction

Patriots at Texans: In-Depth Team Stats, Odds, TV Info & Prediction

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/11/2015 5 Min Read

The 10-2 New England Patriots seek to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 2002 when they travel to Houston to face the 6-6 Texans on Sunday. The Patriots need a win to keep even with Denver and Cincinnati in the race for a first round bye in the AFC, while Houston looks to overtake Indianapolis for the lead in the AFC South.

8 years ago
Patriots – Texans, Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

Patriots – Texans, Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor’s Edge?

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/10/2015 6 Min Read

Will Josh McDaniels stay patient enough to allow the running game to get going on Sunday night?

8 years ago
Patriots 2015 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Texans

Patriots 2015 Opponents, Five First Impressions of the Texans

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/8/2015 5 Min Read

Hoyer on the year has completed 61.2 percent of his passes for 2202 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions for a 94.4 passer rating.

8 years ago
NFL Week 14 TV Info: Cowboys Once Again Get Nationwide Distribution

NFL Week 14 TV Info: Cowboys Once Again Get Nationwide Distribution

By: John Morgan
Published: 12/8/2015 4 Min Read

For the ninth time this season when the Cowboys play, they are the one and only NFL game on any television station – and that does not include near-exclusive late afternoon broadcast distribution in week five.

8 years ago
McDaniels Must Trust Patriots Running Game For Success Down the Stretch

McDaniels Must Trust Patriots Running Game For Success Down the Stretch

By: Steve Balestrieri
Published: 12/8/2015 3 Min Read

With the winter weather beginning to creep back in, the time is coming when the passing offenses begin to slow down and an effective running game becomes essential.

8 years ago
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