The New York Giants did it. Again. And for the last time until the fall, we present to you the final NFL Recap of the 2011-2012 season. Read the rest of this entry »

The day has finally arrived. There’s really no hype or anticipation needed for the Super Bowl. It’s the only thing anyone’s talking about today and come 6:30 EST, it’ll be the only thing on television. We all know what’s at stake here. Eli’s going for his second ring where Tom Brady is knocking on the door step of possibly the greatest quarterback to ever…you know what, never mind. Read the rest of this entry »

If this wasn’t the best Championship Sunday in recent memory, point another one out. The Ravens and Patriots jumpstarted the day with a thriller that came down to the last kick, which ultimately stopped the Ravens short of the Super Bowl for what felt like the 100th time. Read the rest of this entry »

How’s this sound? Only three games remain in the NFL season; four if you include the most useless all star production in sports, the Pro Bowl. That being said, find solace in the fact these are the three biggest games of the year with more history, suspense and drama than your grandmother’s favorite soap opera. Read the rest of this entry »

After a long work week, NFL playoff Saturday is finally upon us and things couldn’t appear more inciting. Story lines are abundant and with only eight teams remaining to obtain the trophy seen above, we could very well be looking at the eventual Super Bowl champions today and not even know it. Read the rest of this entry »

I hate Tom Brady. And his coach. They’re just total d*cks and bullies that get riled up to beat on a subpar Jets team and act like it was a national tragedy that they screwed the pooch four years ago when they should have had a perfect season. Tom Brady thinks he’s the greatest quarterback ever and you’re an idiot if you disagree with him. Read the rest of this entry »

Albert Haynesworth, he of mammoth size, attitude and contract, was let go by the New England Patriots on Tuesday. For those keeping count, that’s two teams in one year for Haynesworth and only eight games with New England, a team that needed defensive line help…but not badly enough to deal with the oversized, often out of shape star. Read the rest of this entry »

2008 was the year of perfection. Almost. A miracle catch in Super Bowl XLII by an otherwise unknown New York Giant, David Tyree, helped thwart the 19-0 quest by the New England Patriots, preventing their enshrinement as the greatest team to ever grace the turf. Three seasons removed, Tom Brady and co. finally got their shot for a little revenge on Sunday at Foxboro, Massachusetts. Read the rest of this entry »

The most ironic thing about modern day dynasties is that many of them begin from the most inauspicious beginnings. Perhaps that symbolizes the beautiful aspect about life; we never know when “that moment” occurs. Read the rest of this entry »

2011 appears to be the NFL’s answer to the MLB steroid era. The lockout, years of pro-passing rule changes and obvious obliviousness to steroid use (I’m looking at you Peyton Hills) have offenses putting up NFL Blitz numbers from coast to coast. The marquee matchup in week two featured two of the Air Attack Era’s offensive juggernauts in the Patriots and Chargers. Read the rest of this entry »

The Divisional playoffs of 2011 will be remembered for some epic upsets, Aaron Rodgers’ coming out party and the precise moment when Patrick M. stopped caring about sports.

Ravens Vs. Steelers

Pre-Game Chatter: The division foes split the regular season series in two of the most physical games of the season. With both defenses chomping at the bit to back up their reps, there was no reason to expect anything different. Read the rest of this entry »

So here’s how the story goes, in a nutshell:

– Jets easily dispose of Patriots 28-14 in Week 2.

– Patriots channel inner Joe Jackson and beat Jets like an offbeat child 45-3 in Week 13.

– As fate would have it, the two are scheduled to square off in the rubber match this weekend for a trip to the AFC Championship. Read the rest of this entry »

A model of excellence and efficiency. That’s what the New England Patriots were in a 34-3 pillaging of the Buffalo Bills. The defensive forced 7 turnovers, the ground game went for 200 yards and Tom Brady threw 3 TDs. Ho-hum.

In addition to locking up the number one seed for the Patriots, this game should lock up the MVP for Brady. Michael Vick’s story deserves a Hollywood ending, but Brady’s faced more obstacles this season. Read the rest of this entry »

The weather is frigid, yet the race for the playoffs is as hot as it has ever been. With only three weeks left in the season after this week, the sense of urgency – for the teams that need it – are at code red levels. Those already planning offseason vacations find solace in knowing they leave coal in someone’s stocking. Week 14 had its fair share of notable games, upsets and a collapsed stadium roof for good measure. Read the rest of this entry »

Pic via Dirk

In the long and storied history of this country, it doesn’t get much more American than Thanksgiving and the NFL. And while John Madden isn’t around to give us the pigskin gospel, the combination still feels right. Plates are stacked as high as Phillip Rivers’ passer rating and positions on the couch are claimed at the crack of dawn to be in best view of the television. Read the rest of this entry »