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Kevin Roberts’ NFL Post-Season Power Rankings
You can never learn anything if you don’t re-trace your steps. That’s why, instead of merely assessing each team’s standing in the rankings for the final Power Rankings of the season, this writer is looking back to Week One, both to judge the teams that failed us, as well as the writer’s original thoughts on [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 31st): Brandon Jacobs done for year, Troy Smith demands trade, Brandon Marshall to play in Week 17, and more
Brandon Jacobs Out For Season Finale The Giants are out of the playoffs, which prompted the New York front office to cut Jacobs’ season short and get his knee cleaned up. Jacobs underwent a scope and should be completely healthy by training camp next season. The stage will belong to Ahmad Bradshaw this week against [...]
CJ2K Watch (Week 16): History well within Johnson’s reach
Christmas was anything but kind to the Tennessee Titans, as their playoff hopes were crushed by the visiting San Diego Chargers, who won their 10th straight with Friday night’s 42-17 rout in Nashville. However, even though the Titans don’t have more to play for besides a .500 finish (which is an astounding feat in itself), [...]
Kevin Roberts’ Week 14 NFL Power Rankings
While the Saints comeback and win over the Washington Redskins in overtime normally would be the story of the week in the NFL, it holds no water compared to the suddenly very interesting division races in the AFC and NFC East. The Giants got past the Cowboys and Tony Romo’s fantastic day of 392 yards [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson’s status still uncertain, and more
Big Ben Considering Sitting Out Sunday’s Game Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is contemplating sitting out Pittsburgh’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, despite being cleared to play and practicing all week. Roethlisberger is just taking the necessary precautions, and considering the bad luck Brian Westbrook and Clinton Portis are having this year with head injuries, he’s [...]
NFL Week 10 Preview: Five Things to Watch For
Man, you gotta love football. From Brett Favre to Peyton Manning, to two undefeated teams and everything in between, NFL fans really have it made in 2009. It’s been a special treat to get some real quality games every week, while also having everything unfold right before our eyes. Teams that we originally thought were [...]
Kevin Roberts’ NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Saints Still on Top
While the Minnesota Vikings certainly impressed with a 38-26 win against Green Bay in Lambeau Field, the fall of the previously undefeated Denver Broncos has now left just two unbeaten teams remaining in the league. The Indianapolis Colts eeked past the San Francisco 49ers, 18-14, while the New Orleans Saints survived a late onside-kick and [...]
NFL Trade Possibilities: Who Needs To Go
There is a lot of speculation surrounding several bottom-of-the-barrel teams, and for good reason. The Buffalo Bills are reportedly at least discussing trading Terrell Owens, their one-year free agent splash, while the Browns have had to fight-off rumors about parting ways with former franchise quarterback Brad Quinn, and star return man, Josh Cribbs. There are [...]
Which 10 NFL studs could be the biggest fantasy duds this season?
Like any other writer, I kick myself when I see a writer like Brandon Funston (and other Yahoo! Sports writers) come up with a smartly-themed piece like “10 Players I Hate More Than You”. Not because it’s ingenious or brings in traffic, but more because I love to hate on certain players, and it pains [...]
Who should you take #1 in your fantasy football draft?
So, you’re in one of those last-minute leagues, or the type that waits about a week before the season starts. Good for you. Not just because you had the patience and will-power to keep yourself from joining 15 leagues, but because now you know everything you need to know to draft the best possible team. [...]
