1. Week 13 Picks Against the Spread for Every NFL Game

    Maybe the NFL didn't follow your script last week. Don't worry, because it definitely followed mine. My NFL picks against the spread came in at a season high of 12-4. That's two weeks in a row of over ...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 20,554 reads 7 comments

  2. The Latest Buzz around Odds, Spreads and Lines for NFL Week 13

    It seems like the further the season progresses, the less we know. But that also goes for the Vegas oddsmakers , judging by the Week 13 lines. Some of the spreads are a little high...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 937 reads 0 comments

  3. Ron Rivera: Updating Carolina Coach's Hot Seat Heading into Week 13

    Sometimes things don't work out like they should. After patiently waiting for years to land a head-coaching gig, Ron Rivera's dream hasn't unfolded in a positive manner. And now it's time for a rude awakening...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,229 reads 4 comments

  4. Eagles Must Fire and Replace Andy Reid, but Chip Kelly Bid Is Just a Pipe Dream

    This isn't exactly breaking news: Andy Reid is not going to be the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles next year. However, Chip Kelly won't be in the nation's former capital next year either...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 3,106 reads 7 comments

  5. How Did the Atrocious AFC West Sink so Far, so Fast?

    The AFC West is bad. I mean "tuuurrible" (trademark of Charles Barkley). Yes, the Denver Broncos are exempt from this conversation. They are 8-3 with a legitimate chance of securing a first-round bye...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 119 reads 0 comments

  6. Colin Kaepernick Decision Further Proof Jim Harbaugh Is NFL's Coach of the Year

    Not that he needed much more evidence, but Jim Harbaugh's decision to start Colin Kaepernick over Alex Smith pushed his name into a pretty heady conversation...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 4,466 reads 21 comments

  7. Can Seattle Seahawks Survive Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner Suspensions?

    The Seattle Seahawks have made their way by running Marshawn Lynch, getting timely play from Russell Wilson and playing generally suffocating defense...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,779 reads 16 comments

  8. Breaking Down Justin Blackmon and Cecil Shorts' Rise with Chad Henne at QB

    This wasn't the way it was originally written. Yet, here's betting that the Jacksonville Jaguars fans don't care. After the past two games, the Jags actually have relevant fantasy players in Chad Henne , Justin Blackmon and Cecil Shorts III...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,892 reads 2 comments

  9. T.Y. Hilton: Updated Fantasy Outlook for Colts' Stud Rookie WR

    T.Y. Hilton just had one of those did-you-see-that games. First, he kicked it all off with a 75-yard punt return. It was, in a word, nifty...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 2,529 reads 1 comments

  10. Buying or Selling Indianapolis Colts as a Playoff Team After Ugly Win vs. Bills

    The Buffalo Bills entered the ChuckStrong Dome with a faint playoff hope. That flame has flickered out, but it took the entire 60 minutes for the Indianapolis Colts to douse the fire...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,299 reads 11 comments

  11. Matt Forte: Updated Fantasy Analysis After Jay Cutler's Return from Injury

    That shaking feeling you just felt wasn't an earthquake. Well, not technically. It was just the earth moving due to the simultaneous collective sigh caused by every Chicago Bears fan's reaction to the return of Jay Cutler ...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,320 reads 0 comments

  12. Oakland Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

    The Cincinnati Bengals played like a team fighting for a playoff spot. The Oakland Raiders played like a team with nothing to play for...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 3,629 reads 21 comments

  13. Week 12 Picks Against the Spread for Every NFL Game

    Picking NFL games against the spread is a lot like predicting movies. Some of them follow the traditional structure that a few of the studios like to adhere to...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 21,668 reads 46 comments

  14. The Latest Buzz Around Odds, Spreads and Lines for NFL Week 12

    Hold up, Vegas. What are you trying to pull? Just because things didn't go your way last week, doesn't mean you get extra time to think about the NFL lines this week. Some lines are hard to find and some were downright impossible...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 708 reads 1 comments

  15. Jason Campbell: Grading His Performance for Bears on Monday Night Football

    One backup quarterback thrived in his first start. The other, who had numerous starts under his belt, was exposed as a third-stringer at best. Jason Campbell's game should be taken in context...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 1,142 reads 22 comments

  16. Colin Kaepernick Fantasy Football Advice: How Should You Approach 49ers QB?

    After all those years of questions regarding Alex Smith's job status, it must have been nice to know that he had his head coach's concrete support...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 5,794 reads 11 comments

  17. Peyton Manning an Early MVP Favorite, but Don't Call Him a Lock Just Yet

    So much for all the pre - and early-season concern regarding Peyton Manning . Turns out the old man has still got a few kicks left. And he's been planting his foot firmly on the backside of each defense he's faced...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 819 reads 3 comments

  18. Why Justin Blackmon Finally Proved He Was Worthy of Fifth Overall Pick

    It took over half the year, but Justin Blackmon has finally stepped into the 2012 NFL season spotlight and declared himself an NFL player. Things certainly didn't start out this way...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 718 reads 2 comments

  19. Updated Hot Seat Watch for Pat Shurmur After Browns' Loss to Cowboys

    Two weeks ago, the discussion surrounding Pat Shurmur focused on the remainder of the season being an audition for this young Cleveland Browns . After the last two games, there doesn't appear much likelihood of a call back...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 4,848 reads 53 comments

  20. Projecting Plaxico Burress' Fit with Pittsburgh Steelers

    That escalated quickly. Actually, it came out of nowhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back an old acquaintance, Plaxico Burress , to help with an already burgeoning passing game...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 4,514 reads 3 comments

  21. Colts vs Patriots: Why Andrew Luck Still Has a Long Way to Go

    In all of our effusiveness about how well Andrew Luck was doing in his rookie year, sometimes it's lost that he is, in fact, a rookie. I suppose we could consider his game against the New England Patriots as a solid reminder...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 924 reads 2 comments

  22. Ryan Lindley: Updated Fantasy Outlook, Analysis After John Skelton Benching

    The Arizona Cardinals ' quarterback carousel has spun around again and landed on Ryan Lindley . Curious move. Ken Whisenhunt benching John Skelton despite a 13-point lead...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 223 reads 0 comments

  23. Buying or Selling Colts as Super Bowl Contender in Andrew Luck's Rookie Year

    Well, that was fast. The Indianapolis Colts spent about six months rebuilding to get back into playoff contention. But can they be taken seriously as a Super Bowl contender? Let's break out the abacus and check it out...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 198 reads 1 comments

  24. Robert Griffin III vs. Andrew Luck: Whose Immediate Future Is Brighter?

    The debate will rage for decades: Who's better? Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III? The long-term answer is many years away. But we can certainly assess who has the brighter future in the coming months...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 993 reads 1 comments

  25. New Orleans Saints vs. Oakland Raiders: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

    The New Orleans Saints needed this game, and they played like it. Drew Brees recorded three scoring passes and the defense forced enough turnovers to keep themselves busy. The Oakland Raiders continued their rebuilding "effort...

    Brandon Alisoglu Written by Brandon Alisoglu about 6 months ago 5,176 reads 31 comments