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Stopping Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson in Thursday’s Jets-Ravens game will be the top priority for New York. (Image: AP)

Adam Gase Defensive About Strategy in Jets-Ravens Game 

New York Jets coach Adam Gase doesn’t believe that stopping the Ravens (11-2) potent run game is the key to beating Baltimore on Thursday night. Instead, Gase wants to fight fire with fire, and make his offensive as potent as possible when the team travels down to Charm City. “We […]

LA Rams RB Todd Gurley stiff arms Seattle Seahawks CB Tre Flowers during a victory in Week 13. (Image: Kyusung Gong/AP)

NFL Playoffs: Rams and Eagles Back on the Bubble, Titans Surging

The hunt for the NFL playoffs got a whole lot more interesting this weekend, with both the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles wiggling their way back onto the NFC bubble. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans won six out of their last seven games to put themselves into playoff consideration in […]

NY Jets lineman celebrate their victory over the Miami Dolphins by hoisting kicker Sam Ficken after he connected on a game-winning field goal. (Image: Adam Hunger/AP)

LOLJets: Revenge Victory Against Miami in 10 FG Game

The New York Jets (5-8) defeated the Miami Dolphins (3-10) in a sloppy 22-21 game that featured 10 combined field goals from both teams, including the 44-yard game-winner from Jets’ kicker, Sam Ficken, as time expired. A controversial defensive pass interference call on Miami’s Nik Needham ultimately decided the outcome […]

The Los Angeles Rams took down Russell Wilson and Seattle on Sunday night, and were the only one of four NFL leaders against the spread to cover. (Image: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

NFL Betting Recap: Bad Day for NFL Leaders Against the Spread

Three of the four NFL leaders against the spread faltered on Sunday, as Buffalo, New Orleans, and Green Bay, failed to cover. The Rams were the only NFL leader against the spread that covered. Buffalo, who had the best overall record against the spread at 8-3-1, narrowly failed to cover. […]

Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton is playing again after being benched and could be a key to the Bengals-Browns game on Sunday in Cleveland. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Upset Alert for Bengals-Browns Game

Even before the NFL season started, I was telling anyone who would listen that the Cleveland Browns were overrated. I think Sunday’s Bengals-Browns game in Cleveland is going to illustrate my point, which is why I’m using this week’s One Bet, $100 to take the Bengals and the 10.5 points. […]

The Buffalo Bills defense will get a test against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as the two angle for the NFL Playoffs. (Image: Getty)

NFL Playoff Jockeying Begins Sunday with Three Key Games

The NFL playoffs are still a month away, but there are three key games on Sunday that could benefit the winner once the postseason begins. In the AFC, Buffalo is hosting Baltimore, while Kansas City is at New England. The NFC has San Francisco at New Orleans. All six of […]

New York Giants quarterbacks, Daniel Jones and Eli Manning, during warmups at Texas Stadium. (Image: Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports)

Eli Manning to Start for NY Giants, Daniel Jones Sprained Ankle Injury

New York Giants quarterback, Daniel Jones, suffered a high ankle sprain injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 and will most likely miss the next game. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Eli Manning will get the start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football if Jones’ ankle […]

Carolina coach Ron Rivera was let go on Tuesday, but who will be the next NFL coach fired? (Image: CBSSports.com)

Panthers Fire Ron Rivera, Who’s Next?

When the Carolina Panthers let head coach Ron Rivera go on Tuesday, pundits immediately asked, who’s the next NFL coach on the chopping block? Rivera was a bit of a surprise. He wasn’t on any of the betting boards to be the next coach fired. Still, the Panthers decided it […]

Chicago coach Matt Nagy needs a victory in Thursday’s Cowboys-Bears game to keep the team in the playoff hunt. (Image: AP)

Cowboys-Bears Could be Must-Win Game for Jason Garrett, Matt Nagy

Thursday night’s Cowboys-Bears game features two teams with identical 6-6 records, and potential job implications for head coaches Jason Garrett and Matt Nagy. Both are rumored to be on the hot seat, and when the regular season ends on Dec. 29, the two could be out of their jobs if […]

Mastering the Fine Art of Middling an NFL Point Spread

Mastering the Fine Art of Middling an NFL Point Spread

December is the best month to create “middles” when betting NFL games. This article explains why the final four weeks of the regular season presents ideal opportunities for wagers that, essentially, “can’t lose.” Last week, the Chicago Bears opened as -2.5 favorites versus the Detroit Lions. By kickoff, the line […]

Green Bay Packers rookie WR, Allen Lazard, catches a touchdown pass against the NY Giants at MetLife Stadium. (Image: Al Bello/Getty)

Waiver Wire Pickups/Fantasy Playoffs: James Washington, Allen Lazard, Alexander Mattison

If you’re fortunate enough to advance to your fantasy football playoffs, but have banged-up players heading into NFL Week 14, then consider Alexander Mattison (Minnesota Vikings), James Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers), Allen Lazard (Green Bay Packers), or Ryan Tannenhill (Tennessee Titans) as a potential waiver wire pickups. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota’s stud […]

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 on Sunday, and are now the undisputed Super Bowl betting favorites. (Image: Patrick Smith/Getty)

Ravens Fly Past Patriots to Take Over as Super Bowl Betting Favorites

A Baltimore win combined with a disappointing performance by the New England Patriots has made the Ravens the consensus Super Bowl betting favorites at sportsbooks across the country. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Justin Tucker, while the Patriots offense struggled yet […]

NY Jets QB Sam Darnold is sacked for a safety by Cincinnati Bengals safety Shawn Williams. (Image: Gary Landers/AP)

LOLJets: Gang Green Gifts 0-11 Bengals Their First Victory

The LOLJets are back. The New York Jets (4-8) won three games in a row, but took two steps back after losing to the 0-11 Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The 22-6 loss to the Bengals (1-11) marked the second time this season that the Jets lost to a winless team. […]