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What we learned from the Spurs' loss to the Mavericks

October 25, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Before the game I was chatting with a friend and he asked me how I thought the Spurs would do this year. I played it cool. “They'll probably be rough out of the gates and need some time to find their footing before they come on strong in the second half. “It'll look similar to […]

What we learned from the wins in Baltimore and Arizona

October 22, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE Lamar Jackson lights up another Monday evening. If you thought Jackson's 2023 MVP season was the peak of his powers, you quickly realized you were wrong. Jackson has taken his game to a new level in 2024 and proved it again Monday night, fending off a rough first possession and leading fireworks […]

What we learned from Sunday's games

October 20, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE Eric Edholm's insights: Brandon McManus scores the game-winner in his Packers debut. The Packers have been dealing with kicking questions for several seasons, but their most recent attempt to address them is now 1 of 1 on game-winning attempts. In a close, back-and-forth game that featured eight lead changes, recently signed McManus […]

Five things we learned from Denver's 33-10 win

October 18, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE WATCH AGAIN: Broncos-Saints on NFL+ Payton's return to New Orleans will be painful for Saints fans. Sean Payton didn't return to the Superdome with a chainsaw. Instead, he bled his former team – and the energy levels of the notoriously loud Saints fans – dry with a death by a thousand paper […]

What we learned from the Bills' win over the Jets on Monday night

October 15, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE It was ugly, but Bills earned a hard-fought victory. Josh Allen had a typical Josh Allen game full of quality passes, excellent extension of the game and some harrowing passes attempted amid the chaos, finishing with 215 yards and two touchdowns, effectively recovering from the 9-for-30 stinker he had in Houston last […]

What we learned from the 49ers' win over the Seahawks on Thursday night

October 11, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE Niners avoid another double-digit lead. The 49ers took a 16-3 halftime lead and immediately brought back memories of Sunday when they blew a 13-point halftime lead to the Cardinals. Also, don't forget the two-touchdown lead against the Rams. This has suddenly become the hot topic in the Bay Area and was tested […]

What we learned from the Chiefs' win over the Saints on Monday night

October 8, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE The Chiefs continue to win ugly. When Kansas City was chosen Xavier Worthy In the first round, the die-hard fantasy football fans cheered. Finally, the Chiefs would boast an explosive offense again! Well, that hasn't come to fruition in five weeks, but the numbers that matter – wins and losses – still […]

What we learned from the Falcons' win over the Buccaneers on Thursday night

October 4, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

FULL BOX SCORE Cousins throws for 509 yards, leading to a thrilling comeback. For those wondering when the Falcons offense would show its true potential, the answer is Thursday. Kirk Cousins was outstanding in the win, overcoming a late interception, rushing for a career-high 509 yards and leading the Falcons to a huge overtime victory. […]

What we learned from Monday’s double game

September 24, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

COMPLETE RESULTS Grant Gordon’s findings: Allen creates a spectacle at prime time. Maybe it's too early to get into discussions about the most valuable player. Just don't tell the Bills Mafia, who chanted “MVP! MVP” all day Monday, as long as Josh Allen went reckless and took Buffalo to completely destroy the Jaguars. This was […]

What we learned from Sunday’s games

September 22, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

COMPLETE RESULTS Kevin Patras’ insights: Flores' D confuses Stroud and the Texans offense. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores had CJ Stroud in a spin cycle, alternating between pressure and feigning to confuse the second-year quarterback. Minnesota's defense started the game with a pass interception on the first official play and never looked back. Before a […]