The Bills Mafia have been waiting for this moment since the day Buffalo drafted Josh Allen because they expected him to win a shootout against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game and advance to the Super Bowl. Two of the most potent offenses in […]
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NFL Conference Championship DFS: Josh Allen Could Be a Bargain
Just four teams remain in the NFL playoffs, with the Bills and Chiefs playing for the AFC crown and the Buccaneers and Packers facing off in the NFC. Several key players remain questionable late in conference championship week, so keep an eye on injury news before finalizing your DFS lineups. […]
NFC Championship Betting Preview: Tom Brady and Tampa Bay vs Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay
Two of the NFL’s highest-scoring teams will meet on Sunday, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl 55. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Green Bay to battle Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in the NFC Championship. The Packers are […]
The OG List: Complete Tally of Super Bowl MVP Winners
The OG List returns with a complete rundown of Super Bowl MVP winners. Take a look at the historical data before you make your Super Bowl MVP prop bets. It’s no surprise to see quarterbacks leading the pack with 31 Super Bowl MVP awards, including eight combined by Joe Montana […]
Coca-Cola Among Big Brands Bowing Out of Super Bowl 55 Ads
Last year, advertisers spent a record-breaking $435 million on Super Bowl ads, according to Kantar Media. This year probably won’t break any records, however, now that Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Hyundai have decided to pass. A number of factors contributed to last year’s record Super Bowl ad spend. The NFL’s regular-season […]
Los Angeles Chargers Hire Brandon Staley as Bolts’ Next Head Coach
Youth has always been a huge currency in the City of Angels, so it’s no surprise to see that the Los Angeles Chargers hired 38-year old Brandon Staley as the team’s next head coach. Instead of hiring a top-notch offensively-minded coach to mentor young quarterback Justin Herbert, the Chargers opted […]
Super Bowl 55 Odds: Kansas City, Green Bay, Buffalo, Tampa Reach Final 4
And then there were four. The conference championship games are set with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game, while the Green Bay Packers host the Tampa Bay Bucs in the NFC title game. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are +200 odds favorites […]
Pick-6 by Taron Johnson Propels Buffalo Bills to AFC Championship Game
Much to the delight of the Bills Mafia and football fans in Western New York, the Buffalo Bills locked up a spot in the AFC Championship game for the first time since 1993. The Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-3, thanks in part to a 101-yard, Pick-6 interception from Taron […]
Hot-Shot OC Arthur Smith Gets First Head Coaching Job with Atlanta Falcons
The Dirty Birds will welcome a new head coach for next season. The Atlanta Falcons hired Arthur Smith, the Tennessee Titans’ former offensive coordinator, to become their next head coach. Arthur Blank, the Falcons owner, is still seeking the franchise’s first championship. They appeared in the Super Bowl twice, but […]
Saints/Bucs Playoffs Betting Preview: Drew Brees vs Tom Brady, Part 3
Are you ready for the third round of the heavyweight bout between Tom Brady versus Drew Brees? The #5 Tampa Bay Bucs play the #2 New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in NFL divisional-round action in a matchup of strong defensive teams in the NFC South. The Saints defeated the […]
NFL Divisional Round DFS: Aaron Rodgers for the QB Slot
We’ve reached the Elite Eight of the NFL playoffs. Looking at DFS, there appears to be good value in certain spots in each position this weekend as we try to squeeze the most value we can within the salary cap. Here are six players to consider. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Packers […]
NFC Divisional Playoffs Betting Preview: LA Rams at Green Bay Packers
The Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers meet in a classic playoff battle between the NFL’s top defensive team and the league’s elite offensive squad. The Rams and their smothering defense, led by Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, face a tough assignment slowing down Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay’s […]
New York Jets Hire Head Coach Robert Saleh to End Decade-Long Playoff Drought
A new chapter has begun for the New York Jets after the team hired Robert Saleh as their next head coach. The San Francisco 49ers’ former defensive coordinator is hoping to guide the Jets to their first playoff berth since 2010. Saleh joins a Jets team recovering from a tailspin […]
NFL Divisional Prop Bets: Highest and Lowest-Scoring Playoff Teams
You can wager on the highest scoring or lowest-scoring team this weekend via NFL divisional prop bets on DraftKings. It’s no shocker that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to crank out the most points at +225 odds, while the LA Rams and their banged-up quarterbacks […]
Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers Lead Super Bowl MVP Odds
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs hasn’t even been played yet, but sportsbooks are already taking bets on the Super Bowl 55 MVP. Unsurprisingly, the QBs from the top two seeds are the betting favorites. At BetMGM, Patrick Mahomes leads at +350, followed by Aaron Rodgers at +525. Both […]
NFL Wild-Card Weekend Ratings Sag Despite Expanded Format
The NFL’s expanded slate on wild-card weekend, with several networks opting to expand their footprint by simultaneously broadcast on alternate networks or streaming, did not yield a ratings bonanza. Instead, overall viewer numbers were down year over year and in some cases were the lowest in five years or more. […]
Sportsbooks Could Get New NFL Futures Contracts to Hedge Risk
A new set of NFL futures contracts could help sportsbooks and stadium owners offload unwanted risk. If approved, Eris Exchange, LLC (ErisX), will offer moneyline, point spread, and over/under futures contracts for every NFL game. While sports bettors won’t be able to trade these contracts, they could benefit from better […]
One Bet, $100: Points Probably Plentiful in National Championship Game
Offense, offense, and more offense should be prevalent in Monday’s College Football National Championship game, as both Alabama and Ohio State love to score. This contest between the Crimson Tide and the Buckeyes has all the makings of a shootout. That’s why, with this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m taking […]
Super Bowl 55 Betting: Kansas City, Green Bay Top Futures Board with 8 Teams to Go
Only eight teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl trophy. The Kansas City Chiefs are the consensus favorites to win Super Bowl 55, and they top the futures board at DraftKings at +200 odds. The Green Bay Packers, the top seed in the NFC, are the second-highest team […]
NFL Trade Rumors: Deshaun Watson Wants Out of Houston, Texans Ship QB to NY Jets?
Houston has a huge problem. Deshaun Watson wants the Houston Texans to trade him after a failed promise to consult him about filling vacancies for the team’s general manager and head coaching positions. The New York Jets are among the numerous suitors in desperate need of a quarterback that would […]