Championship defenses are built on their ability to disrupt offenses at the line of scrimmage. While edge rushers often generate attention with their speed and sack totals,...
Continuing our rankings series, we're diving into the top five tight end rooms in the NFL. The number of tight ends a team carries often depends on scheme, but as the unexpected...
Free agency has come and gone, the draft is complete, and rosters across the league have largely taken shape heading into training camp. Having already covered the rest of the...
“Defenses win championships” feels more relevant than ever after the Seattle Seahawks rode the NFL’s No. 1 defense to a Super Bowl title last season. Seattle had the league’s most...
Back again with 2026 NFL offseason grades, this time evaluating the ultra-competitive AFC North. This division had an extensively active spring, with three new head coaches, big...
After breaking down the other three NFC divisions, including the East, West, and North, it’s time to head south. The NFC South has been labeled the weakest division in the...
After the NFL Draft, many fans questioned the Rams' decision to spend a first-round pick on a quarterback who likely won't play a snap in 2026. Shouldn't Los Angeles be focused...
As the NFL offseason drags on and we anxiously wait for training camps to begin, we thought it would be fun to start ranking some of the league’s best position groups. Last week...
Last week, an anticipated matchup became the latest casualty of the superconference era, as North Carolina and South Carolina chose to cancel their upcoming two-game series. Had...
For decades, home-field advantage in the NFL was treated almost like a law of nature. Fans, analysts, and sportsbooks largely accepted that playing at home automatically gave...
Last season made one thing clear: relying on a single elite wide receiver is no longer enough to survive deep into the postseason. Modern NFL offenses demand layered receiving...
NFL schedule release day always sparks overreactions. The truth is, nobody really knows which teams are about to break out and which contenders could suddenly slide backward. No...
The Los Angeles Rams had an interesting offseason at quarterback. They used their first selection on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. Usually, that signals the beginning of the end...
The biggest drama in Pittsburgh this offseason unquestionably centered around Aaron Rodgers and whether he’d play one more season. Plenty of people wondered whether the Steelers...
Hall of Fame careers are always hard to fully appreciate as they happen. Dominance can get lost in the middle of everything else. The drama and humanity of an all-time great can...
When the NFL schedule comes out, the league does its best to showcase its glamour teams. It also tries to make everything as equitable as possible. That doesn’t always work out,...
Week 1 of the NFL schedule is something every football fan excitedly waits for. No matter where your team expects to finish, there’s hope and intrigue for the opener. Even bad...
We covered the NFC East and North earlier in the week, and we now shift to the current home of the Super Bowl trophy: The NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams were...
2026 NFL Schedule Release: Toughest Schedules, Prime Time Games and Travel Trouble The 2026 NFL Schedule has dropped, and it’s safe to say a few teams are probably happier about...
Continuing to roll through the NFC after starting in the East, we now shift to the NFC North. Considered the strongest NFC division from top to bottom, every team here could...
NFC East Offseason Grades: Grading Every Team’s 2026 Moves So far, we’ve covered the AFC West and AFC East in our offseason review series. Today, we shift over to the NFC,...
We kicked off our offseason division-by-division series last week with the AFC West, grading each team’s moves across free agency, trades, and the NFL Draft. Now the focus shifts...
From quarterback battles to defensive line shakeups, the summer will help define the direction of several NFL teams entering 2026. With the draft done and rookie minicamps...
Last week, we went division by division breaking down and grading each team based solely on how they handled the draft. Now it’s time to zoom out and look at the full picture. The...
The 2026 NFL Draft is complete, and as the dust settles on one of the most unpredictable classes in recent memory, Rookie of the Year futures have started to take shape....
There’s a big difference between being an NFL head coach and being a good one. Every year, a handful prove it when the games matter most. And every year, a few others remind you...
I feel like I am hearing it more and more every year: why even go to an NFL game anymore? You’ve got a comfortable couch at home, a big TV, much cheaper food and beer, and you...
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, 32 teams have added 257 players to their rosters over three days in Pittsburgh. Every one of them took a different path to get here,...
The AFC North held a significant share of draft capital this year, combining for 40 total picks. Cleveland, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh all entered with double-digit selections,...
One of the best divisions in football, the NFC North entered the draft with all four teams picking in the back half of the first round. Each had clear positional needs, and it...
We continue our division-by-division breakdown following the NFL Draft, looking at how each team performed, with grades and a quick glance ahead. This time, we turn to the NFC...
With the NFL Draft completed, we continue our division-by-division breakdown, looking at how each team performed, with grades and a quick look ahead. The AFC South did not produce...
We continue our division-by-division look at the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down how each team performed, with grades and a quick look ahead. The NFC South was underwhelming last...
The AFC West got things rolling in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick. Fernando Mendoza was the worst-kept secret in football, and the...
The AFC East entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear split in priorities. The Bills and Patriots approached the weekend looking to reload and stay in the playoff mix, while the...
With the NFL Draft now in the books, we’re going team by team, division by division, breaking down how each group fared, with grades and a quick look ahead. We’re starting in the...
The “sophomore slump” is real and gets talked about every offseason across nearly every sport. Nowhere does it carry more weight than in the NFL, where a second-year dip almost...
The first round of the NFL is over, and while some of the picks played out as expected, there were some shocking moves, selections, and slides that took place Thursday night....
The 2026 NFL Draft starts with one clear answer, then quickly turns into a stress test for every front office picking near the top. Fernando Mendoza remains the unanimous No. 1...
The first major trade of the 2026 NFL Draft has landed, bringing the Dexter Lawrence situation to a close. The New York Giants have dealt the All-Pro defensive tackle to the...
The quarterback conversation for this year’s NFL Draft, which begins April 23–25, starts with one near-certainty and then gets messy quickly. Fernando Mendoza has separated from...
The NFL Draft is less than a week away, with teams finalizing their boards and identifying top targets. Every front office faces the same question: draft for need or take the best...
NFL betting is quiet right now, with the Draft still a couple weeks away and a long offseason ahead. That said, it’s never too early to start preparing for futures markets for the...
With pro days and pre-draft interviews underway, NFL teams are finally starting to reveal a glimpse behind the curtain. Insider reports, early draft boards, and shifting player...
We’ve reached the final phase of this prospect deep dive, shifting from running backs to the position everyone’s been waiting for: quarterbacks. This year’s QB class is widely...
The NFL isn’t going to stop playing international games. Expanding globally is a core part of the league’s strategy, and teams are fully on board. But that doesn’t mean the...
Betting on the NFL Draft isn’t just about who goes first overall. Even the most dedicated draft fans can only get so invested in that market when it feels all but decided, with...
We’re nearing the end of our prospect breakdown, and after evaluating the wide receivers, we move to our second-to-last position group: running backs. The position continues to...
After taking a quick look at the tight end class, we turn to one of the most impactful positions on the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver, as we evaluate the 2026 draft...
As we move into the offensive skill positions, we begin with a shorter list at tight end. This year’s group is relatively thin, with some evaluators arguing there are no true...
With the top defensive prospects covered, we now turn to one of the most important, and often overlooked, position groups: the offensive line. This year’s class feels deeper than...
After breaking down the top linebackers in the draft, we shift to the defensive line, where we look at traditional hand-in-the-dirt defenders along with a few tweener prospects....
Continuing our position-by-position look at the 2026 NFL Draft, we now turn to the linebacker class after beginning the series with defensive backs. There are arguably three Top-5...
The opening days of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint. Mega contracts were handed out, veterans changed teams, and one superstar pass rusher was traded before the deal ultimately...
It’s mid-March, and NFL teams are navigating the early waves of free agency. Once the dust settles, roster holes will become clearer, draft needs will sharpen, and big boards...
The 2026 NFL Combine is in the books, and scouts, analysts, and media outlets are already digging through the results. Every year there is a push to uncover hidden gems or flag...
The NFC East heads into the 2026 offseason with plenty of questions. Philadelphia needs to make several key re-signings as it looks to bounce back from a down year. The Cowboys...
With the 2025 NFL season now in the rearview mirror, attention across the league quickly shifts to the offseason. Free agency and the draft are right around the corner, and teams...
Franchise and transition tags have been applied, and several notable veterans could soon be released as the new league year approaches on March 11. In other words, NFL free agency...
The NFL Combine is officially in the books, and as always, the results have already begun reshaping the narrative around several draft prospects. While some question how much the...
With the 2025 NFL season now complete and free agency and the draft rapidly approaching, I believe now is a good time to pick prime candidates for regression in 2026. It goes...
Rounding out our offseason needs series, we turn to the NFC West. It is one of the more unbalanced divisions in the league, with three legitimate Super Bowl contenders and Arizona...
We keep the divisional series moving along and now turn to the NFC South, a division widely viewed as the weakest in the NFL right now. If it is going to improve, these teams will...
This week in Indianapolis, the next wave of NFL talent is on display at the annual scouting combine, with general managers and coaches watching every drill closely. But elsewhere...
Moving on from the NFC East, we turn to the volatile and competitive NFC North, where any team could become a Super Bowl contender with the right moves. The Bears have key free...
With the NFL Combine underway and free agency right around the corner, it is time to look at the division champion odds. These are the bets you make now, forget about, and check...
Finishing up the AFC portion of our Offseason Needs series, we turn to the AFC West. One of the toughest divisions in football still has clear roster holes, some shared across all...
Continuing our division-by-division offseason breakdown, we move to the AFC South, one of the more surprising divisions from the 2025 season. Jacksonville surged down the stretch...
After kicking off our offseason needs series with the AFC East, we now turn to the AFC North, a division featuring three new head coaches and no shortage of roster questions. The...
The 2025 NFL season is officially over, and all eyes now shift to the NFL Draft. With the order finally set, the focus turns from pure talent evaluation to roster fit and team...
With the NFL Draft and free agency quickly approaching, the offseason is in full swing and teams are fine-tuning their roster-building strategies for the year ahead. Every front...
The Super Bowl is over, the offseason is upon us, and the final head coaching vacancy is officially filled with Klint Kubiak signing with Las Vegas. Now that the coaching carousel...
Super Bowl Recap Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 In a season dominated by strong defenses, the Seahawks’ victory over the Patriots was a fitting ending. Seattle’s defense was dominant,...
It’s been a long season of hits and misses, flops and finds, and now we’re finally here. The Super Bowl, the mecca of football betting, will be played on Sunday, and we’re coming...
Mike Vrabel’s first season in New England has been an incredible resurgence of the Patriots from top to bottom. And by besting Denver in the AFC Championship, Vrabel became just...
As we officially ready for the Super Bowl, a question popped up that felt worth digging into: how often does the best team actually win the Super Bowl? It’s a debate that comes up...
The NFL Awards will be announced on Thursday, February 5th so we decided to take one last look at the odds and see who’s actually worth betting on. We did decide to omit a couple...
The early lines at most sportsbooks have the Seattle Seahawks favored by 4.5 points against the New England Patriots. And while that allows for the possibility of taking the...
Recent reports have confirmed that legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and the backlash has been understandably massive. Fans,...
Now that the Super Bowl has been around for nearly 60 years, rematches are starting to feel a lot more common. For the first 50 years of the event, only five matchups appeared...
The Super Bowl is the biggest sports betting day of the year, and that means there are several fun props available that would never appear on the board for a regular game. You’ll...
The Super Bowl is the biggest betting day on the sports calendar, largely because of the sheer number of prop bets available. In addition to standard game props like rushing...
Former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel joined the Los Angeles Chargers as their new offensive coordinator, and his presence might be exactly what the Bolts need. McDaniel was...
Game Recaps Seahawks 31, Rams 27 A divisional showdown between two of the league’s best delivered exactly what it promised. This one had all the makings of an instant classic, and...
When it comes to picking a conference championship winner, there is one tried and true rule that keeps showing up: backing the home team is usually the right move. Over the past...
This NFL season has been one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, and the Divisional Round only reinforced that theme. Half the games went to overtime, while a divisional...
At the start of each NFL season, there are 256 possible Super Bowl matchups. As we arrive at Conference Championship Weekend, that number has been reduced to just four. The AFC...
As difficult as the Denver Broncos’ situation is with Jarrett Stidham making his first start of the season in the AFC Championship Game, it’s not unprecedented. It’s also not...
Betting on NFL games is difficult because even clear top-tier teams still lose to perceived bottom teams with regularity. The Carolina Panthers, for example, finished the regular...
When Sean McDermott received a pink slip following the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the Denver Broncos, he joined one of the rarest clubs in professional sports: coaches fired after...
Games of the Week Broncos 33, Bills 30 (OT) The Buffalo Bills trailed by 10 at halftime, and things were trending in the wrong direction. The offense looked out of sync, and the...
Just as things were starting to line up at the top of the draft, Dante Moore decided to throw a wrench into everything by returning to college for another year. With that...
The first week of the NFL playoffs is behind us, and there was some incredibly competitive football throughout the weekend, even the Houston game, which was close right until it...
The win-or-go-home pressure of the NFL playoffs makes every snap matter that much more. Seasons can be made or lost in a single moment, and everyone wants to be the hero. But...
Games of the Week Rams 34, Panthers 31 The Rams were expected to run away with this game, and early on it looked like that’s exactly where things were headed. But by the end of...
An exhilarating first round of the playoffs has come to a close, and now only eight teams remain. Punishing defenses, young superstar quarterbacks, and plenty of action are coming...
The NFL unemployment line has gotten fairly long this winter. Already, nine of the league’s 32 teams have parted ways with their head coaches, with Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin the...
Finally, the NFL playoffs are here after four months of entertaining football. The postseason is about clutch plays, unforgettable moments, and games fans will be talking about...
As the college football season winds down, we are finishing off our rankings of each power conference school’s best player at the skill positions. Last, but not least, are the...
Every NFL team has its strengths and weaknesses, and in the playoffs those are put under a microscope as teams look for any possible edge. An X-Factor is defined as “a variable in...
This weekend sees the start of the NFL postseason. The Seahawks and Broncos are sitting comfortably in the Divisional Round after earning first-round byes, while 12 other teams...
It’s been an up-and-down regular season for bettors and for Three Picks and a Pass, but after finishing the final week 2–1, I’m feeling good heading into Wild Card Weekend....
The Wild Card Round is almost upon us, and as the 6th and 7th seeds attempt to pull off season-altering upsets, one question keeps coming up: who actually has a real shot to win...
The NFL postseason is finally here, and with it comes the chance for players and coaches alike to cement their legacies. But along with that opportunity comes immense pressure,...
Wildcard Weekend, the NFL’s most chaotic playoff week, is finally here. It brings six fascinating matchups as January football swings into full effect. Below are game-by-game...
Games of the Week Buccaneers 16, Panthers 14 As seems to be a yearly tradition, the NFC South came down to the final week, and it started with the Bucs and Panthers facing off for...
Since the Wild Card format was introduced in 1970, 11 Wild Card teams have reached the Super Bowl, with six going on to win the Lombardi Trophy. The most recent example came in...
Week 18 represents the culmination of a full NFL season filled with storylines, winning streaks, and shattered playoff hopes. Contenders are focused on postseason positioning as...
The Big Ten is one of college football’s most storied conferences, with a long history of producing elite talent at the highest level. The running back position, in particular,...
Week 17 was a rough one for Three Picks and a Pass, as we went 0–3 behind some genuinely surprising results. The Jaguars won by six but failed to cover as 6.5-point favorites,...
The NFL’s 18th and final week of the regular season is here, and fittingly, it’s a slate made up entirely of divisional matchups. With playoff spots, seeding, and draft position...
While we will most likely still make some playoff picks and predictions, we’ve reached the end of our weekly NFL Best Bets series for 2025. We didn’t perform nearly as well as...
Week 17 gave us clarity at both ends of the NFL spectrum. Contenders jockeyed for playoff positioning, while the league’s worst teams continued battling for draft leverage. With...
Games of the Week Dolphins 20, Buccaneers 17 The Buccaneers’ collapse in the second half of the season continued against Miami. The Dolphins rolled out Quinn Ewers for the...
This is not the first, or even the second, time the Cleveland Browns have negatively impacted Three Picks and a Pass, so we’re making a binding promise for the final two weeks of...
With the holiday season upon us comes family, celebration, and of course football. As you prepare for the festivities this week brings, take a look at this game-by-game breakdown...
Another week of the NFL season is in the books, which means another opportunity to reassess the league as a whole as we head into the final two weeks of the regular season. With...
The NFL’s Christmas Day tripleheader is a relatively new phenomenon in the sports world. For decades, the league avoided Christmas at all costs, even when the holiday fell on a...
Just a few weeks remain in what has been an outstanding NFL regular season. As the push toward a championship continues, let’s take a look at who showed out for your team and who...
We had a solid 2–1 week, but I’m still annoyed by the Rams game. Not only were they in control deep in the fourth quarter, but we played them at -1.5 and the line actually closed...
Games of the Week Seahawks 38, Rams 37 (OT) In one of the best Thursday night games in recent memory, the Seahawks survived an absolute thriller against the Rams. Matthew Stafford...
If you’re still scouring the waiver wire ahead of 16, that is great news for you and your team so kudos. We have reached the week when most fantasy leagues are decided, as a...
Continuing our series ranking the best professional players by position from each conference, this time we turn to running backs from the ACC. It is fair to say the ACC has been a...
Fantasy football playoffs are officially underway. Some players rose to the moment when it mattered most, while others completely let managers down. Let’s take a look at who...
NFL expansion is on the horizon. It’s likely not happening in the immediate future, but it’s an ever-present discussion among the league’s media partners. Overseas expansion seems...
The modern Big 12 looks very different than it once did. With newer members like BYU, Cincinnati, UCF, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah now in the fold, the conference...
The 1-2 weeks keep rolling along here at TPP. Chicago took care of business in a big way, blowing out the Browns and covering the -7.5 spread with a 31-3 win. Unfortunately,...
Congratulations if you advanced to the second round of the fantasy playoffs. I did not, unfortunately. That said, I am still chasing the perfect start and sit week. Last week was...
Last week was frustrating, but it was also a perfect example of what betting the NFL can look like. All three of our picks looked fantastic deep into the third quarter, and a 3-0...
Continuing our series on the greatest NFL players by skill position from Power Conference schools, it is the Big 12’s turn, focusing on wide receivers. Without Texas and Oklahoma,...
Games of the Week Chargers 16, Chiefs 13 Both teams entered this matchup fighting for their playoff lives. The Chargers were trying to solidify their wild card positioning, while...
The NFL season is officially entering its endgame after the conclusion of Week 15. With Christmas approaching, teams are now in true do-or-die mode as every remaining game carries...
Into the business end of the NFL fantasy season with playoffs underway, the waiver wire could be league-deciding with some potential breakout performers in Week 16. Week 15 was...
Another 1-2 week for TPP, with one pick barely missing and another missing badly. Our Bills-Bengals over cruised home as the two teams combined for 73 points. The Bears came...
How did we get to the fantasy playoffs already? Shedeur Sanders has officially been named Cleveland’s starting quarterback going forward, the NFC Wild Card race is getting...
Whether your team is battling for the best record in the conference, clinging to playoff hopes, or quietly jockeying for draft position, Week 15 gives us another jam packed NFL...
Week 14 delivered some of the wildest highs and lows of the entire year. Several stars posted season-best performances while others completely imploded and may have sunk fantasy...
We had another tidy winning week at 2-1 and now sit at 55 % for the season. We have had a lot of success this year picking against the Steelers, but last week they finally stepped...
Week 14 of the NFL season has now concluded and it is time for the weekly tradition of ranking all 32 teams in the league. The playoffs are rapidly approaching and teams on the...
Games of the Week Chargers 22, Eagles 19 (OT) A few weeks back the Chargers and Eagles looked like top contenders with some kinks to work out, but things seem to be regressing for...
Isaiah Likely and Tyler Shough were the standout performers among our Week 14 waiver wire picks. With Week 15’s waiver deadline approaching, we’re hoping for at least a couple...
It was a slight step forward for Three Picks and a Pass, as we squeaked out a 1-2 record. The Broncos bailed us out with a one point overtime win on the moneyline. Unfortunately,...
I took a week off from suggestions because of the Thanksgiving holiday, but we are back now and hoping for a perfect week. This week features the best rivalry in the NFL as the...
Thanksgiving is behind us and the NFL is officially entering the home stretch. Playoff spots are about to be clinched, seasons are about to be lost, and every week now carries...
Week 13 delivered everything: Thanksgiving grinders, wild finishes, and a Sunday night overtime game. Here’s who showed up and who face-planted in this week’s Studs and Duds....
Our Thanksgiving special and Black Friday gem both crashed, as the Lions and Eagles turned into complete turkeys. Thankfully, the feisty Carolina Panthers saved the week by not...
With the 2025 NFL season already flying by, we have officially entered the home stretch. Here is a game by game breakdown including odds, score predictions, and playoff...
Games of the Week Cowboys 31, Chiefs 28 The Dallas Cowboys are rolling right now, winning three straight, including back to back victories over Philadelphia and Kansas City. The...
Tyler Allgeier, Brenton Strange, Andrei Iosivas, and Jacoby Brissett all delivered in Week 13, as did the Jaguars defense. Looking ahead to Week 14, we feel good about another...
Continuing our series where we rank the best pros at each position from every conference school, last week we looked at the ACC’s top NFL wide receivers. This week we turn to the...
We’ve already broken down the SEC’s best pro Quarterbacks and Running Backs, and now it’s time to shift our focus to the pass catchers. And just like before, this ranking is about...
Well, tough Week 12 as we go 0-3 on our Three Picks. Indianapolis lost a close one as Kansas City kicked a game winner in OT to keep us from hitting on the underdog, and Philly...
Thanksgiving week delivers family, food, and a full slate of football, and this year’s schedule is packed with playoff implications across both conferences. Here is a game-by-game...
We bounced back from our first winless NFL week in two years with a respectable 2-1 performance, so we’ll take it. That said, the Lions were a real head-scratcher, nearly losing...
Games of the Week Chiefs 23, Colts 20 The Colts had a real chance to make a statement by beating the Chiefs in Kansas City and dropping them below .500. Instead, Indy played too...
Week 12 of the NFL season has passed and we are officially right on the cusp of Thanksgiving football. The playoff teams are beginning to cement themselves, while others have some...
It’s fair to say Kenneth Gainwell, Emanuel Wilson, and Darnell Mooney were major successes from last week’s waiver wire picks. Chig Okonkwo was solid enough, and the Packers...
Continuing our series of the greatest pro players from each skill position from power conferences, this time it’s the ACC’s turn for wide receivers. The ACC may no longer be...
I didn’t quite have the perfect week, but it was pretty close. The playoff picture is beginning to take shape, and somehow, the Chicago Bears are leading their division. I’ve been...
Week 12 is almost here, and with the playoff picture starting to tighten, every matchup feels a little bigger. Here is a game by game look at this week’s action, complete with...
Week 11 was an action packed slate filled with shake ups in division standings and all around great play. Some players put their teams on their back and dragged them to victory,...
Well, as they say, all good things must come to an end, and our nice stretch this season hit a big thud last week with an 0-3 stinker. In fact, that is the first time in two years...
Games of the Week Bills 44, Buccaneers 32 In arguably the biggest matchup of the week, Buffalo finally snapped out of its recent offensive funk and hung 44 points on a strong...
Week 11 of the NFL season has now wrapped up, so it is time for another ranking of all 32 teams. At this point in the year, fans basically know who these teams are. We know which...
Week 11 wasn’t our most successful with our waiver wire adds. Most were longshots, and we’re at the point in the season where there are pretty slim pickings. Depth charts are...
The quarterback landscape keeps shifting week by week. Some stars are heating up at the right time, others can’t get out of their own way, and a few surprises are quietly climbing...
We’ve already ranked the best SEC and Big 10 quarterbacks in past pieces. Now it’s the ACC’s turn. The ACC may not be the powerhouse it once was, but its legacy runs deep when it...
Week 11 is upon us, and it brings with it nine divisional matchups. Seasons are made or lost here. Here’s how every game stacks up, complete with odds, analysis, and score...
The 1-2 streak continues through Week 10, and the big lesson remains the same: never bet on the Browns. Cleveland lost to the Jets despite New York’s trade deadline fire sale,...
Another action-packed week of the NFL is in the books, filled with hat tricks of touchdowns and plenty of points. Let’s take a look at who filled up the stat sheet and who fell...
After our first losing week since September, we bounced back in style with a perfect 3-0 run as the Lions, Rams, and Chargers all covered as favorites. We’ve now hit 60% of our...
This week marks the final overseas game of the season, as the Miami Dolphins face the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain. We had mixed results last week, but we’re aiming for...
Week 10 of the NFL season is in the books, and with Thanksgiving approaching, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Teams are getting desperate, and every win (or loss)...
Games of the Week Colts 31, Falcons 25 The Colts have looked a little less bulletproof over the past couple of weeks, but they still managed to pull out an overtime win against...
Week 10’s waiver wire picks were a bit of a mixed bag. No one really erupted, though Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai gave decent production at tight end and running back,...
Last week we looked at the best pro quarterbacks from Big Ten schools. This week, it’s the big, bad SEC’s turn.It’s arguably the best conference in college football, and...
Betting against the spread is never easy, but there’s always data and history to help guide those tough calls. One underrated factor? Coaching. Some head coaches consistently have...
Another week, another 1-2 result, and we’re back to the drawing board. Week 9 was full of upsets and unexpected scores, and we fell victim to that chaos with our Indianapolis...
After a brief break, we’re back with more fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em advice. The last time out was solid, but this week we’re aiming for a clean sweep. Week 10 offers...
Divisional drama unfolds and playoff hopes hang by a thread as the NFL cruises into Week 10. Here’s a game-by-game preview of this weekend’s action, complete with odds, analysis,...
Well, we had a nice run. For five straight weeks we cashed more winners than losers, going 11-4 during that stretch. But last week we stumbled, finishing 1-2, and the streak came...
Through nine weeks, the NFL is finally starting to make sense. We know which teams are real contenders, which ones are pretenders, and which are just bad. The Big Board has...
Games of the Week Bears 47, Bengals 42 Stop me if you have heard this one before. The Bengals take a late lead in a back-and-forth game where they score over 35 points… and still...
Week 9 of the NFL season was perhaps the most chaotic yet. Multiple top teams lost, championship contenders strengthened their grip, and there were wild finishes all across the...
Week 10 sees some of the league’s premier fantasy assets on a bye with the Bengals, Cowboys, and Chiefs all getting the week off. Injuries from Week 9 have added some value to...
The Big Ten has long been a factory for NFL talent, year after year filling draft boards and training camps with stars on both sides of the ball. While the SEC often dominates the...
1. Drake Maye Drake Maye is playing like the best quarterback in the league right now. His 118.7 passer rating and 75.2 percent completion rate lead all qualified passers. He...
Week 8 was filled with performances fueled by revenge, and some players did not disappoint. Others, however, wilted under the bright lights. Here’s a look at this week’s Studs and...
Week 8 delivered plenty of surprises, and they hit our “Three Picks” record hard as we went 1-2. The 49ers started Mac Jones with Brock Purdy still sidelined by turf toe and fell...
Hard to believe we’ve already hit the halfway mark of the NFL season. Here’s how every Week 9 matchup shapes up, complete with lines, analysis, and score predictions. Ravens (2–5)...
It’s only a matter of days until the 2025 NFL trade deadline. In what’s shaping up to be a wide-open playoff race, every team has at least one major issue to address before...
We continue to stay hot with our NFL picks, now posting a winning record in five straight weeks. I rarely stray from point spreads, but last week the rare under called me in the...
Games of the Week Jets 39, Bengals 38 Coming into the week, the Jets were winless, Justin Fields was taking heat from Woody Johnson, and Aaron Glenn was being evasive about who...
The Week 9 waiver wire is a lot more interesting than last week’s. With four teams on bye, there are several strong matchups and injury replacements to consider. Here are our five...
The NFL trade deadline falls on November 4. It rarely lives up to the chaos of its NBA or MLB counterparts, but there are always moves that can help teams improve around the...
Week 8 of the NFL season was one of the quieter weeks so far, with only one close game (Bengals-Jets) and several blowouts across the slate. As the midpoint of the 2025 season...
Following an impressive 11-1 record for NFL favorites on Sunday, it’s time to look at who carried their team to victory and who failed to even be a serviceable fantasy start. Here...
Week 7 was a nice bounceback for Three Picks and a Pass, going 2-1 with some solid calls. The Giants covered the spread despite a historic fourth-quarter collapse, and the...
The cold weather has officially rolled in, so grab a blanket and settle in for another full slate of NFL action. Here’s a look at every matchup, complete with odds, analysis, and...
We hinted last week that a 3-0 run was coming, and sure enough, we hit it. It has been a strong month overall, going 9-3 over the past four weeks, so hopefully you have been...
After a week’s hiatus, we’re back with more players who could make or break your fantasy matchup. This week’s slate features plenty of intriguing games, including Bears–Ravens and...
The NFL season is nearing its halfway point, and the trade deadline is fast approaching. Several teams are already shopping veterans, acknowledging that a playoff run is unlikely....
Games of the Week Bengals 33, Steelers 31 Joe Flacco appears to be the short-term answer at quarterback for the Bengals. The 40-year-old veteran led Cincinnati to 33 points and a...
Week 7 lived up to the NFL’s reputation for wild, unpredictable football. As we near the midway point of the season, here’s how the league stacks up heading into Week 8. 32....
Our Week 7 waiver wire picks were a mixed bag. It has been slim pickings this year, especially in 12- or 14-team leagues. Bye weeks are creating some tough decisions for fantasy...
Week 7 is officially underway as division leaders clash, London’s favorite team returns home, and a Monday night doubleheader closes out the slate. Here’s a look at every matchup...
It was a tough week for Three Picks and a Pass in Week 6, finishing 1-2 as Kansas City played its most complete game of the season against Detroit and Jacoby Brissett kept the...
We’re officially a third of the way through the NFL season. Some players continue to shine, while others keep disappointing fans and fantasy owners on a weekly basis. Let’s dig...
There are plenty of great matchups this weekend, including four college football showdowns between ranked teams. In two of them, our experts feel confident, with eight of the...
Well, after digging ourselves into a hole through the first three weeks, we’ve bounced back with three straight winning weeks and now sit at 9-9. It’s been a nice run, but not...
Games of the Week Panthers kick the game winner against Cowboys (27-30) Brian Schottenheimer won’t be the first head coach fired now that Callahan got the boot from the Titans,...
Week 6 of the 2025–26 NFL season perfectly encapsulated the unpredictability of the league this year, with most of the perceived top teams suffering losses. As a result, ranking...
Rico Dowdle was the only one of our Week 6 waiver wire picks to truly deliver. The rest were hurt by a dysfunctional Rams offense, Denver’s struggles in London, and Calvin...
As the leaves change and the playoff picture slowly takes shape, Week 6 of the NFL season delivers another loaded schedule. Here’s a look at every matchup with odds, analysis, and...
Our winning streak has started and it is time to keep it rolling. We opened the season with some heartbreaking losses that led to three straight 1 and 2 weeks. But now we have...
This week features several intriguing matchups, including 49ers vs. Buccaneers and Chiefs vs. Lions. Our recommendations last week did not pan out as hoped, so here’s to a better...
The Legends are back for another week and another shot to reclaim their 2024 glory. It has been a slow start, but there is still plenty of football left for this crew of experts...
Another week, another 2-1 result for Three Picks and a Pass. Tampa Bay pulled off the minor upset with a three-point win over Seattle, while the Vikings barely squeaked out a...
Week 5 is in the books, showing the true colors of waiver-wire “boom or bust” players and reminding us that even big names sometimes fail to meet expectations. Here is a look at...
Games of the Week Jaguars escape with a win against the Chiefs (31–28) The Jaguars are 4-1 while the Chiefs are 2–3, just like everyone predicted. Jacksonville pulled off a...
Last week I wrote that the league’s hierarchy was starting to take shape, that we were getting a clear picture of the best and worst teams. A week later, that take looks flat-out...
Week 5’s waiver wire picks were a bit of a mixed bag. Woody Marks’ low usage left thousands of fantasy managers in a mess, the Cardinals’ defense melted down against the Titans,...
The first five weeks of the NFL season are in the books. As always, we’ve had surprising hot starts, underachieving rookies, and big-name stars sidelined due to injury, including...
Week 4 came to an action-packed finale. From breakout rookies to the first tie of the season, this week revealed both the stars on the rise and the players who left fantasy...
Fall football is rolling into full swing as Week 5 of the NFL kicks off during what many argue is the best sports month of the year. Here’s a game-by-game preview of this...
Week 4 was a solid showing for Three Picks and a Pass, finishing 2-1 and cashing both the moneyline and over/under selections. The lone miss came on the Falcons, who rediscovered...
After three straight weeks stuck at 1-2, it felt good to finally turn things around with a 2-1 record. We’re obviously not where we want to be just yet, but every winning streak...
Week 5 of the NFL season features the Vikings playing their second international game in as many weeks, a defensive showdown between the Eagles and Broncos, and a divisional...
Games of the Week Green Bay Packers tie the Dallas Cowboys (40–40) The Packers were looking for a bounce-back performance after a shocking loss to the Cleveland Browns and counted...
Week 4 of the NFL season revealed plenty. With basically a quarter of the schedule complete, the league’s hierarchy is beginning to take shape. Here is how the teams stack up...
Trey Benson, Jalen Tolbert, and Cam Skattebo were last week’s non-QB waiver wire tips. The trio combined for a solid 33.40 points, with Tolbert frequently targeted by Dak...
We are three weeks into the NFL season, and that makes it the perfect time for a mock draft. Early results in college football have already shifted the board, especially at...
The NFL rolls into Week 4 with Sunday morning football in Dublin, a strong afternoon slate, and a Monday Night doubleheader. Below is a complete game-by-game breakdown with lines...
We stayed cold with another 1–2 week, but it feels like we are starting to get a better read and are close to a breakout. I am not one for excuses, but it is worth noting that a...
Week 3 delivered another 1-2 record as some surprising finishes spoiled the slate. We cashed the Chargers moneyline, but a furious Eagles second-half surge ruined our LA-Philly...
The NFL never fails to surprise, from injuries that reshape entire teams to defensive performances reminiscent of the prime “Legion of Boom.” Week 3 was no exception. Let’s break...
Week 4 brings marquee matchups across the NFL, including Chiefs vs. Ravens, Buccaneers vs. Eagles, and the first international game of the season between the Vikings and Steelers....
The Legends are not quite where they want to be yet, but it feels like they are starting to find their footing. While we have not seen that one massive breakout week, the group is...
Games of the Week LA Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (26–33) With 14 minutes left in the third quarter, the Rams looked ready to slam the door. They were rolling offensively,...
Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season was polarizing to say the least. While there were a good deal of boring, blowout games this week, there were also plenty of games that provided the...
Looking to boost your fantasy football team? Check out our top waiver wire targets for Week 4 to enhance your roster and maximize your wins!
Uncover the latest NFL MVP odds for the 2025/26 season. Explore top favorites and dark horses to place your bets wisely and increase your chances of winning!
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Uncover the top waiver wire targets for Week 5 of NFL Fantasy Football. Strengthen your roster and boost your chances of victory with crucial insights!
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Week 2 brought an explosion of offense that was mostly missing in Week 1, and the betting results reflected it as spreads and totals shifted dramatically with the evolution of NFL...
Catch up on the NFL Weekend Roundup, where we share Week 2 highlights and expert insights. Stay updated on key moments and player performances!
Join us as we analyze the top fantasy football performers after Week 2. Learn who to trust moving forward with essential insights and NFL defense rankings.
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Make winning bets this NFL Week 2 with Bierman’s expert picks. Gain insights, improve your strategy, and elevate your game-day experience for maximum success!
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Maximize your fantasy football success with essential Week 1 waiver wire pickups. Enhance your team's performance with key player insights for the season ahead!
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Well Sandman Nation, Week 1 of college football was not kind to the Legends. After crushing it last season, they hit a bit of a sophomore slump to start Year 2. Only three Legends...
Get ready for the NFC East season with our divisional preview! Discover key predictions and insights that will shape the outcome of this exciting rivalry.
Elevate your excitement for the AFC North as the Ravens chase Super Bowl glory! Don’t miss our 2025 predictions for the Steelers, Bengals, and more.
Get insightful AFC East predictions for 2025, including the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl chances and the impact of Drake Maye on the New England Patriots.
Few divisions carry as much history and pure animosity as the NFC North. Every team has rivals they genuinely dislike, and the hate is spread evenly across the board. In 2025,...
Get ready for the NFL 2025 season with top storylines, including Aaron Rodgers' debut with the Steelers and Micah Parsons' potential trade to the Packers!
Uncover the top Denver Broncos breakout players for the 2025 season. Gain insights into AFC West predictions, including rivals like the Kansas City Chiefs.
Uncover top fantasy football ADP sleepers for 2025. Find underrated picks and best mid-round values to boost your draft strategy and dominate your league!
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Unlock the secrets to winning your fantasy football league in 2025! Explore top draft tips, strategies, and unique girl math rules for ultimate success.
Uncover Dak Prescott's 2025 bounce-back potential and its fantasy impact. Plus, check out top sleepers like Christian McCaffrey for your lineup success!
Hello Sandman Nation and welcome back to football season. That also means we welcome back our Sandman Legends for another year of picks, competition, and bragging rights. Last...
Uncover the top longshot NFL playoff teams and surprise contenders for 2025. Get insight into the dark horses that could upend the competition!
It’s easy to get excited about the first few rounds of your fantasy draft, but the real value often comes late. Whether it’s a WR4, a backup QB, or a running back buried on a...
NFL awards usually go to the usual suspects. Mahomes. Garrett. Parsons. Chase. The stars of the league dominate headlines and trophy cases. But every season, new names break...
We already covered MVP and OROTY longshots, where most of the betting attention goes. But let’s not forget about the defenders. Every year, someone on defense comes out of nowhere...
The 2025 NFL MVP race feels wide open. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are the top two favorites after winning the award the past two seasons, but let’s take a look at the other top...
What makes a great Super Bowl? It is not just about the final score. It is about comebacks, clutch moments, jaw-dropping plays, and storylines that stick with us long after the...
Some bettors focus on win totals. Others turn to futures. And then there are those who want to call their shot on the awards stage. The 2025 NFL season brings no shortage of star...
Football is right around the corner. Outside of MLB action, the sports calendar has hit its calmest stretch. The thought of football season feels both close and out of reach, but...
While offense grabs headlines, defense still wins championships. In 2024, some of the league’s most physical and versatile defenses set the tone for playoff runs and postseason...
Offense still rules the NFL, and as we head into the 2025 season, there are some clear-cut juggernauts ready to light up scoreboards again. These rankings consider returning...
Who had money on the Broncos making the playoffs last year? No? Yeah, didn’t think so. Every season brings surprises, especially in those 5 to 7 seed wild card slots. In 2024, we...
This year’s NFL Draft brought more uncertainty than usual. Round 1 lacked obvious stars, and plenty of rookies landed in unpredictable situations. Now that training camps are...
Every NFL season brings a handful of redemption stories. Whether it is returning from injury, bouncing back from a down year, or proving doubters wrong, the Comeback Player of the...
Every NFL season brings surprises. Teams rise from obscurity and push into January with momentum no one saw coming. The 2025 season will be no different. While powerhouses like...
What sparks more outrage in sports debates than a preseason quarterback ranking? Maybe the Jordan vs. LeBron discussion, but that is about it. The 2025 NFL season brings no...
It is June, and the urge to build wild same-game parlays and cook up moneyline combos is as strong as ever for NFL betting fans. Nothing beats pulling up a Sunday slate, lighting...
There are exactly 32 starting quarterback jobs in the NFL. Some are locked in long before training camp begins. Others are wide open. But almost all of them come with questions....
The AFC North continues to stand as one of the NFL’s toughest and most competitive divisions, defined by physical football, tight games, and playoff-caliber rosters. The rivalries...
It’s that time of year again. Mandatory training camps are underway and headlines are flying. Who looks sharp, who doesn’t, and who hasn’t shown up? Beneath all the noise, there...
The AFC West enters the 2025 season with plenty of pressure and storylines across the board. Kansas City remains the team to beat, but the rest of the division made intentional...
The AFC South has struggled in recent years, with most teams finishing below .500 and making little postseason noise. Quarterback instability, frequent coaching turnover, and...
No team has repeated as NFC West champion since 2016, and 2025 does not appear any clearer. From veteran reinforcements to foundational rebuilds, each team in the division took a...
2025 NFL free agency brought some changes across the NFC South. After a year filled with inconsistency and underperformance, each team entered the offseason looking to take a step...
Free agency has run its course, the drama of the NFL Draft is behind us, and teams are officially starting up voluntary minicamps. As team rosters come closer to finality, it is a...
In a competitive division like the NFC East, roster upgrades are essential. This offseason, all four teams took steps to strengthen their rosters through trades and free agency....
The 2025 NFL free agency period brought significant changes across the NFC North. Each team added talent to address key weaknesses and boost their chances in one of the league’s...
The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it was not without notable storylines. Cam Ward went No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to select...
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and as always, there were smart moves, big reaches, and everything in between.In the breakdowns below, I graded each team's draft haul based on...
The NFC West was a division in flux in 2024. The 49ers fell well short of expectations in an injury-riddled season, the Cardinals and Seahawks lingered in mediocrity, and the Rams...
In 2024, the NFC South was arguably the most disappointing division in football. From Carolina’s ongoing quarterback carousel to Tampa Bay sneaking into the playoffs by default,...
With free agency well underway, the NFC North has already made a splash - and that early aggression is going to shape how each of these teams approaches the 2025 NFL Draft. Some...
The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching so we will continue our previews of each division and every team's needs and wish lists. We will now shift to the NFC and begin with the NFC...
The AFC South is in rough shape. Houston is the only team showing real promise, and even they have major flaws to address. The Titans are a complete mess, spiraling downward since...
The AFC East remains a Bills-dominated division, with Buffalo standing far ahead of the competition. The Dolphins have plenty of offensive firepower but have yet to prove they can...
We continue our series of NFL division previews ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, breaking down each team's biggest needs and potential targets. Today, we look at our AFC North...
We continue our series of NFL division previews ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, breaking down each team's biggest needs and potential targets. Today, we look at our AFC West...
As the NFL heads into the 2025 season, seven teams have ushered in new head coaches, each bringing a unique background and philosophy to their respective franchises. While some...
Super Bowl LIX is almost here and so are our Super Bowl Best Bets! If the line of this game is any indication, we’re in for a tight one. As I mentioned in my latest Six Pack...
Chiefs haters, I hate to break it to you but the dynasty isn’t going anywhere. In fact, come February 8th, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid will be lifting their third straight...
Every NFL season comes with its fair share of surprises (even as recently as this past weekend) and when you’re this deep into things, it’s always interesting to take stock of the...
What a weekend of football! The divisional round games delivered nonstop excitement, with every matchup decided by single digits and the outcomes hanging in the balance until the...
-by Tyler Hedmann, January 16th, 2025 The NFL’s wildcard weekend proved to be a surprising one, with multiple underdog victories balanced on the backs of overperforming defenses....
We’re still padding those wallets, folks! Another solid 2-1 week brings our NFL season record to an impressive 34-19-1. With the playoffs kicking off, the slate is smaller, but...
Sandman Nation, we did it again - another 3-0 week, bringing our season record to an impressive 32-18-1. This week is notoriously the hardest to predict in the NFL, with so many...
Sandman Nation, we’re keeping the momentum rolling! Another perfect 3-0 week brings us to a strong 29-18-1 record for the NFL season. We’ve got three more games we love this week,...
Well Sandman Nation, we’re keeping the momentum going with our NFL best bets! After another winning 2-1 performance last week, we’re now sitting at a very solid 26-18-1 for the...
Sandman Nation, the solid NFL season rolls on! After a 2-1 performance last week, we’re now 24-17-1 on the year. This week, we’re backing three home favorites in matchups that...
Well, Sandman Nation, our all-Thanksgiving Day slate last week delivered in a big way, as we went a perfect 3-0! That pushes us to 22-16 on the season. This week, we’ve got three...
We took a slight hit last week, going 1-2, but the season overall is still looking solid. Thanksgiving week is always a favorite, especially with the tradition of three NFL games...
Another strong 2-1 week brings us to 18-14 on the season, and watching the Chiefs fall in Orchard Park made it all the sweeter. This week, we’re rolling with two home underdogs....
After a few strong weeks, we hit a bit of a bump, going 1-2, but we’re still above water for the season at 16-13. This week, there weren’t many standout games, but I’m leaning...
A 2-1 record may not be flashy, but it’s consistent and keeps us in the green. We’re now sitting at 15-11 for the season and have an intriguing three-game lineup this week. We’re...
We're steadily plugging along with our NFL picks, going 2-1 last week to bring our season record to 13-10. This week, we’re back with three more picks, including one matchup that...
Alright, Sandman Nation! We had a nice showing last week, going 3-1 and improving to 11-9 on the season. This weekend’s slate didn’t offer too many eye-catching matchups, but I’m...
The past few weeks, we've only had three games we felt confident about, but this time, four stand out. Sitting at 9-10 for the season—far from where we want to be—but I've got a...
Alright, Sandman Nation, we’re sitting at an even 8-8 for the season, but we’re confident heading into this weekend with three strong picks. First, we’re heading back to London,...
Sandman Nation, we’re riding a nice wave after a solid few weeks, capped off by last week’s perfect 3-0 record. We’re now sitting at 7-6 for the season and ready to keep the...
We had a solid week, finishing 3-2, and we're feeling confident heading into this weekend’s matchups. While not many games stood out to me, there are three that I’m really excited...
Well Sandman Nation, we’ve started off well in the college game, but have come slow out of the gates with our NFL picks. But that all changes this weekend as I’m feeling good...
Last Week's Record (ATS): 3-5 Season Record (ATS): 8-5 After kicking off the season with a hot 5-0 start, we cooled off a bit last week, finishing 3-5. While there were a couple...
Week 1 is officially in the books, and wow, it felt amazing to watch football all weekend long. Now, with the NFL kicking off, we’re in for non-stop action from Thursday through...
Bierman’s Best Bets – Week 1 (all lines come from DraftKings) Football is back, and so are my best bets of the weekend. As we dive into Week 1, let’s start with an intriguing...
