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Christian McCaffrey, RB from the Carolina Panthers, on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. (Image: EA Sports)

Christian McCaffrey Youngest to Join Madden Football 99 Club

Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey became the youngest player in both NFL and gaming history to earn a 99 rating on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. McCaffrey joins the exclusive Madden 99 Club with other players who achieved a rare perfect rating by EA Sports game […]

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the key in Sunday’s Atlanta-Tampa Bay game. (Image: USA Today Sports)

One Bet, $100: Atlanta Will Pass Over Tampa Bay on Sunday

Let’s get this out of the way right now; neither Atlanta or Tampa Bay are making the playoffs. Both are 3-7 in the AFC South, and are tied for last place. There is a difference between the two teams, however. The Buccaneers are playing like they want a top pick […]

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will lead the No. 1 offense in the NFL against the No. 1 defense in the Dallas-New England game on Sunday. (Image: Getty)

Dallas/New England Highlights League’s #1 Offense, Defense

There are only two late afternoon NFL games in Week 12, but Dallas vs. New England could be the featured contest on Sunday. The Cowboys are desperately trying to hold on to first place in the NFC East. Dallas is a game above Philadelphia, who lost to New England last […]

Betting on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns may seem odd to many, but as 10.5-point favorites this weekend against the Dolphins, historically this game is theirs to cover. (Image: Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns)

Why NFL Teams Favored by 10-14 Points are Historically Strong Bets

Handicapping the NFL isn’t easy, but starting out with a betting advantage might be as simple as hunting for games within a specific point-spread range. This article explains what to look for, and what the data says about finding a point-spread sweet spot. The sports betting market generally gets things […]

Data: Previous Week Rushing Stats a Key NFL Betting Predictor

Data: Previous Week Rushing Stats a Key NFL Betting Predictor

The NFL has become a passing league. Virtually all pro football teams now throw the ball more than ever before. This doesn’t mean we should disregard rushing data, however. In fact, recent rushing statistics can have significant predictive value in picking point-spread winners. Consider just one stat, which measures the […]

Suspended linebacker Vontaze Burfict told The Athletic that he thinks some NFL games are rigged by referees. (Image: Justin Casterline/Getty)

Vontaze Burfict: Some NFL Games are Rigged, Questions Referee Integrity

Vontaze Burfict won’t be playing in any more NFL games this season, and in a recent interview with The Athletic, the Oakland Raiders linebacker made it clear he isn’t happy with how the league handled his suspension. That aside, Burfict dropped another nugget in his interview that could grab the […]

Antonio Brown issued an apology to Robert Kraft on Instagram on Tuesday, leading to speculation that he might be angling for a return to the Patriots. (Image: David Santiago/Miami Herald/Getty)

Antonio Brown Apologizes to Robert Kraft, Sparking Rumors of Patriots Return

Antonio Brown took to Instagram to apologize to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday, saying that he regretted the “bad media and the drama” that he brought with him during his brief stint with the team. Brown played just one game with the Patriots this season before being […]

The Texans-Colts rematch is Sunday, but Indianapolis is dealing with injury issues, including wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Houston Looking for Revenge in Second Texans-Colts Contest

The first game didn’t go their way, and Houston is looking for revenge when they meet the Colts for the second time this season on Thursday night. The Texans are favored by four points, and the over/under is set at 45.5 points. This rematch promises to be different from when […]

LA Rams running back Todd Gurley finds a hole against the Chicago Bears at the LA Coliseum. (Image: Wally Skalij/LA Times)

NFL Home Dog Alert: Usual Bad Suspects and LA Rams on MNF

Week 12’s NFL Home Dog Alert includes the LA Rams getting points at home on Monday Night Football, along with the same three bad teams — the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, and Cincinnati Bengals — as underdogs at home once again. The Rams (6-4) host the visiting Baltimore Ravens […]

The relationship between Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky has been questioned all season, and some thought the coach pulled his quarterback in the Rams game because he was struggling. (Image: AP)

Bears’ Coach: Trubisky Benched Because of Injury, not Play

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy quickly dispelled rumors that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was benched for his play on Sunday. Nagy sat Trubisky with 3:31 remaining in their 17-7 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Conspiracy theorists can go find something else to fixate on. Nagy insists his starting quarterback […]

Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson evades tacklers from the Houston Texans. (Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports)

Lamar Jackson MVP Watch, New Favorite Over Russell Wilson

In the latest odds update for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson is the new favorite over Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Jackson leads the 8-2 Ravens and the league’s top offense that averages 34.1 points per game. Caesars Palace Sportsbook in Las Vegas updated […]

Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after his touchdown reception that helped the Minnesota comeback on Sunday. (Image: AP)

NFL Betting Recap: Minnesota Comes Back, Delivers for Overs and Favorites

The Minnesota Vikings’ comeback victory on Sunday was something that hadn’t happened since 2005. In 99 previous NFL games where a team had trailed by 20 points or more at halftime, none of them had come back to win. That is until Minnesota faced the Denver Broncos. The Vikings were […]

Quarterback Tom Brady will try and seek revenge for the Super Bowl 52 loss in Sunday’s Patriots-Eagles game. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: New England Trendy Pick in Patriots/Eagles Battle

If you are a big believer in trends, then the Patriots/Eagles game is one matchup that should be on your betting card. It’s definitely on mine, as I am putting my money on New England, and giving away the four points in this week’s One Bet, $100. Last week’s bet […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has not been able to duplicate the success of his rookie year, and has been injured, but quickly shut down talk of him taking off the rest of the season. (Image: AP)

Saquon Barkley Says He Won’t Sit Out Rest of Season

No one puts Saquon Barkley on the bench. That’s the message the New York Giants‘ star running back is sending to fans and media pundits who think he’s already lost a step in just his second season in the league. While Barkley isn’t having the kind of dominant year he […]

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was not critical of the Dallas play calls in the team’s Sunday loss to Minnesota. (Image: Dallas Morning News)

Dak Prescott Not Ready to Blame Dallas Coaches for Bad Play Calls

Dak Prescott was angry after Dallas lost to Minnesota on Sunday, but the quarterback refused to criticize the play calls. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had a couple of questionable play calls on Sunday night against the Vikings. Most eye-raising were a series of plays from Minnesota’s 11-yard line. With 1:53 […]