Archive for October, 2011

Week 8: AFC North Match-Up’s

WEEK 8: AFC NORTH While the Ravens are home to take on the Arizona Cardinals there are some intriguing match-up’s in the AFC North: New England (5-1) @ Pittsburgh (5-2) This week New England goes to Pittsburgh bringing along Tom Brady and their prolific passing attack. The Patriots pass offense is ranked 1st in the NFL averaging [...]

Cowboys Have Less To Lose, More To Gain Vs. Eagles

The Cowboys have battled through major injuries on offense – Bryant, Austin, Romo, Felix Jones – and fourth quarter collapses to get to 3-3, despite having played their top three out-of-division common opponents: the 49ers, Patriots and Jets. They’re getting guys back, including rookie LB Bruce Carter who may not play much right away. The [...]

Cardinals Are Being Prepped For Destruction

NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora has reported that Beanie Wells is “very, very doubtful” to play on Sunday. That’s not the only bad news for the Cardinals. They have to play the Ravens coming off a loss. Bill Belichick is notorious for having his team ready after a loss. Including postseason, he lost 2 straight games [...]

The Debut of Jerry Rice, Jr.

UCLA redshirt sophomore wideout Jerry Rice, Jr. has spent the last 2.5 years on the scout team. Tonight, at 7:00 ET, he’ll make his first start. Lots of sons of famous NFL players play in college football, but this one’s father is #1 all-time in receptions (1549), receiving yards (22,895), all-purpose yards (23,546) and touchdowns [...]

The Sons of Randy Lerner, Pat Shurmur Face Off

The quarterbacks for St. Edward and St. Ignatius’ freshman football game possessed familiar last names: Lerner and Shurmur.
St. Edward – with Kyle Shurmur under center – defeated St. Ignatius – with Max Lerner throwing the ball…

Top 5 2011 Fantasy Draft Busts

I didn’t want to include anyone who missed more than three games or is on IR.   1. Titans RB Chris Johnson: 43 fantasy points, 30th among RBs. Rust, complacency, and blocking could all be realistic excuses but he has fallen like no other player.   2. Chargers QB Philip Rivers: 82 fantasy points, 17th [...]

The Ravens Should Sign Bernard Berrian

Bernard Berrian was cut loose by the Vikings due to a lack of effort and discipline. They did the same thing to out-of-shape Bryant McKinnie towards the beginning of training camp. Before McKinnie came to the Ravens, fellow former Miami player Ray Lewis talked to Harbaugh, saying the team could make it work. I’m hoping [...]

Weekly Picks: Week 8

  Branden (53-37) Randy (58-32)   Sunday October 30, 2011 Vikings @ Panthers Branden: Vikings Randy: Vikings Saints @ Rams Branden: Saints Randy: Saints Colts @ Titans Branden: Titans Randy: Titans Dolphins @ Giants Branden: Giants Randy: Giants Cards @ Ravens Branden: Ravens Randy: Ravens Jags @ Texans Branden: Texans Randy: Texans Redskins @ Bills [...]