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NFL Week 15: VW's Power Rankings

by Vegas Writer

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

Patrick Mahomes has been Kansas City's starting quarterback since 2018. In that span, the Chiefs have won five straight AFC West titles, three AFC Championships and two Super Bowl trophies.Yet here we are talking about a guy who has never played a road postseason game, and if you count the playoffs, has won 77.5% of his 107 career starts, but is in big trouble with four weeks left in the season.The Chiefs have lost five times with four games left, they're currently the third seed in the AFC, and now they have to worry about the hard-charging Broncos.Let's get into this week's rankings:THE UPPER TIER1. San Francisco (10-3) - As of right now, there isn't a team in the NFL that can beat the 49ers, and I'll anticipate their arrival in February for the Super Bowl. (Last week 2)2. Dallas (10-3) - As of right now, there isn't a team in the NFC that can challenge the 49ers, other than the Cowboys. They got over the hump, finally beating a solid team with last week's win over Philly. (Last week 4)3. Baltimore (10-3) - Resiliency will be needed in the AFC Playoffs, and the Ravens are a team that is finding way to win games even when it doesn't play well. (Last week 5)4. Philadelphia (10-3) - The Eagles take a dip here, to third-best in the NFC. And until they figure out the issues they have on defense a plummet could continue. Are they this year's Vikings? (Last week 1)5. Kansas City (8-5) - The bottom is dropping out, and now I have to wonder if the Chiefs will make it to the AFC Championship. The offense needs tweaking. (Last week 3)6. Miami (9-4) - It was an inexcusable performance against the Titans last week, blowing a 14-point lead late to a team in the bottom tier of the power rankings. I'll give them one break. (Last week 8)7. Detroit (9-4) - This team has problems. The defense isn't as stringent, and I don't know if I can trust Detroit's offensive line. If the Lions can't turn things around, they'll struggle early in the postseason. (Last week 7)8. Denver (7-6) - With a bullet, this team has shot up since a 1-5 start to the season. Last week's win in Inglewood, over the hapless Chargers, keeps the Broncos in the playoff hunt. A win in Detroit flops the teams in this poll. (Last week 9)9. Buffalo (7-6) - Off a bye, the Bills salvaged their season with a road win in Kansas City. Up next is Dallas, and I don't know if the Bills' defense can do what it did last week, against Dak and Co. (Last week 11)10. Cleveland (8-5) - Let's not forget Joe Flacco does have a Super Bowl ring in his jewelry box. He may not be elite, and may not have ever been, but he sparked the Browns' passing game. Let's see how this goes. (Last week 10)11. Jacksonville (8-5) - I had the Jaguars in my last top six, and now after a pair of losses, they're looking more like the team that should have been struggling earlier this season. Won't say fluke, yet. Bring on the Ravens. (Last week 6)12. Cincinnati (7-6) - Two straight wins, and suddenly I have to wonder if Joe Burrow's contract was even necessary. Can Jake Browning play the hero? (Last week 16)13. Houston (7-6) - I don't know how in the heck this team lost to the Jets on the road, but what I'm more concerned with is C.J. Stroud's injury. That will be a huge loss. (Last week 14)14. Green Bay (6-7) - I wanted to give the Packers the benefit of the doubt, and then they lost to the Giants and Tommy DeVito. And just like that, the Packers are no longer undefeated in December under Matt LaFleur. (Last week 15)15. Indianapolis (7-6) - The Colts had their winning streak snapped by the Bengals. This is an odd team to figure out, one that has solid pieces if it can put it together. (Last week 19)16. Minnesota  (7-6) - The Vikings' offense is a mess. Now, the defense on the other hand heads into Week 15 after shutting out the Raiders. I don't know if that's a good thing or a ho-hum thing. (Last week 17)THE LOWER TIER:17. Pittsburgh (7-6) - If Mike Tomlin doesn't last, which team will scoop: Chargers or Raiders? (Last week 13)18. L.A. Chargers (5-8) - I asked this last time, and will ask again: Is Brandon Staley still coach? (Last week 18)19. Seattle (6-7) - I was suckered in, I admit. Four straight losses and here come the angry Eagles. (Last week 12)20. New Orleans (6-7) - Yep, the Saints blew out the Panthers. Nope, not impressive. (Last week 20)21. Atlanta (6-7) - The Falcons can't sputter the way they have, and win the NFC South. Then again, that division is a mess. (Last week 21)22. N.Y. Giants (5-8) - I might be convinced to order a batch of "Tommy Cutlets." Next week I might feel different. (Last week 24)23. N.Y. Jets (5-8) - No one will convince me Zach Wilson is suddenly good. (Last week 22)24. L.A. Rams (6-7) - The Rams suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Ravens on a punt return for a touchdown. How? (Last week 23)25. Chicago (5-8) - The Bears opened the season 0-4. Perspective: they're 5-4 since. Playoffs are a possibility, believe it or not. (Last week 26)26. Tampa Bay (6-7) - It's the Bucs' turn to sit atop the division, as they're currently the NFC's No. 4 seed. It can change. (Last week 29)27. Tennessee (5-8) - The Titans turned in an incredible comeback, trailing by 14 with 2:55 left in the game before scoring 15 points in the final 175 seconds to beat Miami. (Last week 27)28. Las Vegas (5-8) - Remember, the Raiders were on the short end of the lowest-scoring game ever played in a domed stadium and on turf. Their turf. Ouch! (Last week 25)29. Washington (4-9) - This defense is a quarterback's dream. Washington has allowed 19 touchdowns on vertical routes this season - eight more than any other team. (Last week 28)30. New England (3-10) -  The Patriots went into Pittsburgh and beat Steelers. Big deal. Bill Belichick, who improved to 10-3 against Mike Tomlin, is still leaving. (Last week 30)31. Arizona (3-10) - The Cardinals are clearly losing the overall top pick sweepstakes. (Last week 31)32. Carolina (1-12) - The Panthers are clearly winning the overall top pick sweepstakes. (Last week 32)

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NFL Top 10 Poll - Week 15

by Wayne Root

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

Week 14 has come and gone and the Dallas Cowboys are tied for the best record in the NFL. What a wonderful time for America’s team. The Cowboys-Eagles rivalry has reached a peak, which is good for football. They've both got to deal with the 49ers at some point, and that won't be fun for anyone with the way San Francisco is playing. We live in a world where Brock Purdy might be MVP and Tommy DeVito is unbeatable and if Brock Purdy isn’t MVP, it will probably be … yeah, you guessed it, Brandon Aubrey. We saw a bunch of upsets from lower-ranked teams, with the Giants, Jets, Patriots, Bears and Titans all winning big games. It's cliché, but the NFL is a week-to-week league. Any given Sunday (or Thursday or Monday or Saturday after college football season), as they say.1. San Francisco 49ers (10-3) Brock Purdy threw for a career-high 368 yards with two touchdowns and became the fourth player to complete at least 70 percent of his passes in seven straight games during a 28-16 victory against the Seahawks. Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk all topped 125 yards from scrimmage in an 11th straight win against the NFC West. It was not the bloodbath some expected when it was announced Geno Smith would sit out the game, and the defense gave up a little too much to Drew Lock. Still, the 49ers cruised to a win, averaging 13.6 yards per pass and 7.5 yards per carry. Pretty good. They’re one the road this week at Arizona. 2. Dallas Cowboys (10-3) The Cowboys finally got their big win, crushing the Eagles at home to take control of the division. Dak Prescott is firmly in the MVP conversation, and the defense forced another three turnovers on Sunday night. Brandon Aubrey can’t miss. The rookie kicker made field goals from 45, 50, 59 and 60 yards in the victory against the Eagles. Dak Prescott threw two more touchdown passes to up his seven-game hot-streak totals to 22 touchdowns and two interceptions. Former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore looks like a No. 1 cornerback again. Make that 15 straight home wins. All of that said, while the Eagles are now finished with their tough run, the Cowboys are just getting started. They have trips to the Bills this weekend and the Dolphins over the next two weeks before a home date with the Lions in Week 17.3. Baltimore Ravens (10-3) The Ravens got all they wanted from a good Rams team which beat the Browns in Week 13. Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes, including the late fourth-quarter go-ahead 21-yard strike to Zay Flowers, in wet and sloppy conditions. Isaiah Likely had 83 yards and a touchdown, filling the absence of injured tight end Mark Andrews. Promisingly given their late-game struggles earlier this season, Baltimore was able to drive for a touchdown late and, despite giving up a field goal to force overtime. Injury replacement Tylan Wallace’s 76-yard walk-off punt return in overtime ended a back-and-forth 37-31 victory against the Rams. The road does not get easier with the Jaguars, 49ers, and Dolphins the next three weeks. The Ravens will have to earn the No. 1 seed if they want that bye. They get the SNF game this week against the Jags. 4. Kansas City Chiefs (8-5) Patrick Mahomes, the face of the NFL, exploded on officiating and is in hot water with the NFL. Mahomes was livid after the game because of an offsides call on Kadarius Toney that negated a go-ahead touchdown, but the reality is the Bills allowed the Chiefs to stay in the game, and they simply could not take advantage of the opportunity. With a chance to put a stake in the rival Bills’ playoff hopes, the Chiefs instead lost, 20-17, and fell to 2-4 in their last six games since picking up Taylor Swift off waivers. Kansas City has now lost four of their last six and has mounting injury concerns on defense. The Chiefs need to get right the next two weeks against the Patriots and Raiders. As it stands, the Broncos are only one game back in the division. They travel to New England this Sunday. 5. Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) Perhaps it is not a surprise the Eagles finally folded given the run of games they played, but they put in another lackluster effort against the Cowboys on Sunday night. When your three best offensive players all lose fumbles on the plus side of the field, you lose. That’s what happened to the Eagles when Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith all cut short scoring opportunities in the loss to the Cowboys. The loss drops them to the No. 5 seed, although they still control their destiny in the division if they can win out and find an offensive line. They will need the defense to improve for that to happen. The good news is Philly gets the Giants twice and the Cardinals after a trip to the likely Geno Smith-less Seahawks in Week 15.6. Buffalo Bills (7-6)It was still closer than it should have been late, but the Bills were able to turn this strong performance against a good team into a much-needed win. And they beat the Chiefs because Josh Allen accounted for two touchdowns, and the defense got a late fourth-down stop. Now 7-6, Buffalo is tied with five other teams hunting for a playoff spot. That means they need to keep winning, and they still have tough games against the Cowboys (next week) and Dolphins (Week 18) sandwiched around easier matchups against the Chargers and Patriots. The Bills just beat the Chiefs and have already beaten the Dolphins. They might be a better team, but their current playoff situation is too precarious to have higher. The host the surging Cowboys this week. 7. Cleveland Browns (8-5)Three weeks after joining the Browns, Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes. And the defense intercepted a hobbled Trevor Lawrence three times. The individual stats for Joe Flacco over the last two weeks (55% completion rate, 6.3 yards per attempt, 5 touchdowns, 2 interceptions) are not outstanding, but the offense has looked functional for the first time in a long time with him at quarterback, although three turnovers kept this game closer than it should have been; but that’s what great defenses do. The Browns are the eighth team to win with four different starting quarterbacks in a season. Dustin Hopkins’ late 55-yard field goal provided critical breathing room. The defense made it right with four takeaways of their own and is getting some key players back to full health. With a one-game lead over the group at 7-6 and games remaining against the Bears and Jets, the Browns are in a great position to make the playoffs especially playing at home this weekend against the Chicago Bears. 8. Miami Dolphins (9-4) Picking up a loss against the Titans is definitely not great, especially with the Dolphins facing a closing three-game run against the Cowboys, Ravens, and Bills, but the bigger concern is Tyreek Hill. The offense looked lost without him on the field Monday night, and the good spurts it did have came on the limited snaps Hill was able to play. So an opportunity wasted. With a chance to pull even with the Ravens and gain distance over the rest of the AFC, the Dolphins laid an egg in a 28-27 loss to the Titans. It’s not so easy without Tyreek Hill, who sat out much of the game with an ankle injury. Tua Tagovailoa’s streak of 21 straight games with a touchdown pass was snapped and his performance was sluggish at best. Even with all of that, though, the Dolphins still led by 14 with less than three minutes left in the game. They had a nearly 100% win probability. Games like that will happen. For the long term, though, the health of Hill appears to be vital to their chances. The Dolphins should defeat the Jets hosting them but it is a divisional game. 9. Detroit Lions (9-4) There was no magical comeback this week. The Lions simply lost to the Bears, their second loss in three games and fourth concerning performance in a row. After stealing a win from the Bears with a late comeback earlier this season, the Lions couldn’t repeat the feat in a 28-13 loss. Jared Goff threw two interceptions, fumbled a snap and was sacked four times. Since their bye, the Lions are 22nd in yards per play allowed and 30th in points per drive allowed. They have faced Chicago twice, the Chargers, the Packers, and the Saints during that span. Over the last four games, Jared Goff has 7 touchdowns and 8 turnovers. They still have a two-game lead in the division, but they have to play the second-place Vikings twice in addition to the Broncos and Cowboys. It is time for some worry in Detroit, but it is difficult to find teams worthy of jumping them on this list. Detroit plays a Saturday game at home vs Denver. 10. Denver Broncos (7-6) Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, and the defense sacked Justin Herbert four times on the first six possessions, ultimately knocking him out with a broken finger; season ending. An injury to Justin Herbert might cheapen the win somewhat, but the Broncos were already beating the Chargers before Herbert left the game. The Broncos’ sixth win in their last seven games – a 24-7 drilling of the Chargers – actually was their first on the road against an AFC West rival since Oct. 6, 2019. Despite coming up just short against the Texans in Week 13, the Broncos’ game plan is working like a charm and has them right in the playoff hunt following six wins in seven games. They get the struggling Lions on Saturday before finishing with the Patriots, Chargers (without Herbert again), and Raiders. The path is wide open for Denver to make the playoffs. They travel to the Motor City to take on the Lions. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 12/13/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League action. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Detroit to play the Pistons as an 11.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 233 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The New Orleans Pelicans play in Washington against the Wizards as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 241. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Miami Heat host the Charlotte Hornets as an 8-point favorite with a total of 224.5. The Toronto Raptors play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 239.5. Three NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Houston Rockets are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies as a 7-point favorite with a total of 213.5. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers as a 6.5p-pint favorite with an over/under of 258.5. The Los Angeles Lakers are in San Antonio to play the Spurs as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 227.5. Two games conclude the NBA card at 9:10 PM ET. The Phoenix Suns play at home against the Brooklyn Nets as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The New York Knicks visit the Utah Jazz as a 6-point road favorite, with a total of 227. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Pittsburgh Penguins play in Montreal against the Canadiens at 7:07 PM ET as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 7:37 PM ET. The New Jersey Devils are at home against the Boston Bruins on TNT as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The New York Islanders host the Anaheim Ducks as a -238 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Buffalo Sabres on TNT at 10:07 PM ET as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are home against the Winnipeg Jets at 10:37 PM ET as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has one game on national television. Creighton battles UNLV at 9 PM ET on a neutral court at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada, as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 157.5.Matchday 6 in the UEFA Champions League concludes with eight group-stage matches. Two matches start at 12:45 PM ET. RB Leipzig hosts the Young Boys as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Manchester City are at Craven Zvezda as a -1.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. Six matches conclude the UCL card at 3 PM ET. Atletico Madrid plays at home against Lazio on the CBS Sports Network as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Feyenoord travels to Celtic as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. Paris Saint-Germain plays at Borussia Dortmund as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3. Newcastle United is at home against AC Milan as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. FC Porto hosts Shakhtar Donetsk as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3. Barcelona is at Antwerp as a -1 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. All eight Champions League matches are available on Paramount+.

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NHL Metropolitan Division Early Season Review

by Scott Rickenbach

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

NY Rangers - The Rangers are a solid notch above everyone else in this division. Simply strong in all facets of the game. This is a team I will be looking to play on in spots where I can get value. Perhaps on the road in a revenge spot or coming off a loss but facing a quality opponent. Those are the type of games in which the line value will be there. Philadelphia - As I mentioned before the season I expected the Flyers to be improved this season. However, even I am surprised by their performance. It is no fluke though. They are getting solid goaltending and the team chemistry in Philly is great. Briere as GM and Torterella as head coach and Keith Jones as VP of operations is the perfect combo for success. Good chemistry from top to bottom in Philly is paying off and Briere and Jones both are former Flyers players. Look for Philly to continue to be a play on team. Washington - Keep an eye on the Capitals because they were struggling early this season and that held them back some. But this team is proving they want to make one more run with Ovechkin and they will be a club to be backing in the right situations through the remainder of the season if they can stay healthy for the most part. NY Islanders - The islanders are hot right now as of early to mid December but their goaltending and defense has not been what it once was and I expect this to have an impact on them as the season goes on. It will catch up with them. New Jersey - The Devils have scored very well but just keep allowing too many goals. I don't know what is going on with New Jersey in terms of struggling so badly in their own zone. But as of right now they often look appealing for overs and I struggle to back them because of their inconsistency. In the right situations - certain back to backs or revenge spots or off ugly losses - I will look for overs in Devil's games. Carolina - The Hurricanes have been a surprise early this season but not in a good way. I don't know what is wrong with the Hurricanes for sure but it is almost as if the coaching staff has lost the team a little bit. The Hurricanes also have shown a strong home:/ road dichotomy early this season so that is something to keep an eye on as well. They are a much stronger team when in Carolina. Pittsburgh - The Penguins just are not what they used to be. Stars have gotten a little long in the tooth. They lost some guys. I have been surprised how solid they have been in terms of goals allowed but scoring has been an issue at times. Keep on eye on this pattern if it continues in terms of unders this season. Columbus - This team is horrible on the road and allows far too many goals. I will be looking often at chances to fade the Blue Jackets as the season goes on. They will continue to be one of the worst teams in the NHL. 

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NHL Central Division Early Season Review

by Scott Rickenbach

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

Winnipeg - Solid goaltending and a team that wins on the road. This is the kind of team that can win a division. The right buttons appear to finally be getting pushed in Manitoba and the payoff is being seen in the results. This team has the chemistry in the lockerroom finally solved in my opinion and it is paying dividends. Colorado - The Avalanche have had some struggles early this season and yet they have shown signs at times that they are close to snapping out of it. My concern with the Avs is their inconsistency early this season. They just do not have that same killer instinct of past recent teams. Can they get it back? This should be watched closely for the best values in going with or against the Avalanche in the coming months. Dallas - The Stars are a very solid club that is winning a lot of road games early this season. My top choices in hockey that I like to back are the team's that can win on the road with consistency. Also, this Dallas team has been scoring better this season. They have not been as committed defensively though and that must progress for the Stars to reach a level similar to last season. They are well-coached so don't be surprised if that does indeed happen. Nashville - This is a middle of the road club through and through. When the goaltending is hot ride them. When the goalie work is running cold fade them. This is a consistent pattern with the Predators. Keep an eye on goalie match-up especially if one goalie running hot and the other struggling in Nashville. The guy between he pipes matters a lot witht this Nashville club. Arizona - They Coyote are a play on team at home and a team to fade on the road when the price is right. Arizona loves their small home venue but they struggle way from home. Also, they were getting strong goaltending and they road that a bit. But that is starting to fade at the time of the writing and the Coyotes will fade right along with that if that happens. I think this team will struggle a bit more as the season goes on but they are a scrappy bunch particularly at home. St Louis - The Blues are better at home than on the road but overall this is not a great team and I do not trust them in terms of shaky goaltending at times. They are no longer the strong defensive-minded club we have seen in other recent seasons in St Louis. Minnesota - This is one of those teams that is very inconsistent and it makes it tough to get a good feel for them. The goaltending has been a struggle frequently and this is an issue in Minnesota. The Wild are likely going to continue to struggle and riding their goalie streaks - when hot or cold - will be they way to go with the Wild. Chicago - Well, at least they are starting to fix some internal problems but this team is still a mess. The Blackhawks have one of the biggest negative goal differentials in the league. They allow too many goals and also are one of the worst clubs in the league when it comes to generating offense. This will continue to be an issue in Chicago. The excitement of one of the top rookies in the game is great for sure and is a positive now for the future but this is currently a team to consider fading most nights when you have the right match-up and enough line value. 

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NHL Pacific Division Early Season Review

by Scott Rickenbach

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

Vegas - The Golden Knights have really impressed again this season. They started hot but then they struggled and that could have set the wheels in motion for a slide back to mediocrity. But the way they bounced back and got hot again is a testament to how well coached and resilient this team is. They again look like one of the top teams in the league. Vancouver - The Canucks, like the Knights and Kings, have one of the top goal differentials in the league. They are one of the highest scoring teams in the league and have a great power play plus have been getting solid goaltending. Look for spots to grab them because they still fly under the radar because of being in the same division as Vegas and people are still not use to this much success for Vancouver. It has been a few years. Los Angeles - The Kings, like the Canucks, have been another surprise early this season. They are so strong in goal this season and just are not conceding much at all plus they are fantastic on the road. The strong goalie work and excellent play between the pipes means they are a threat to win this division. Another team to back particularly when on the road for top like value. Edmonton - The Oilers are heating up after a rough start to the season. They certainly look like a threat for a big run now that they have righted the ship. They have such potency in the offensive zone plus one of the top power plays in the league. If they can just get their goaltending to settling into more consistency they certainly can make a pre-season run this spring. Long way to go but things looking better in Alberta for the Oilers. Calgary - Speaking of Alberta, let's talk Flames. It took awhile for Calgary to adjust to their new coach but they are getting there now. Calgary has had some blowout losses this season so their goal differential is not good but they appear to be settling in better as the season has gone along. This team can be so strong especially when the goalie work is trending in the right direction. This is a very tough division though. But this is one of those teams that is on the edge in terms of post-season hopes eventually this season.    Seattle - Kraken are interesting team but in a very tough division. After some surprising stretches of success early in franchise existence, things are starting to settle in about how tough it is to compete in this league. They have allowed too many goals early this season to have one of the worst goal differentials in the league early this season. Anaheim - The Ducks struggle more often than expected in terms of scoring goals. They have struggled more than I expected so far this season. There are no signs of a turnaround either. I will have to stay away from the Ducks or fade them in the right spots this season. Anaheim is just not right. San Jose - The Sharks definitely have the record and stats of a very bad hockey team but they have shown some positive signs that they will be able to get things going. San Jose, at the time of this writing, has consistently been earning some points. Their offense has been good so often as they have really become stronger in the offensive zone as the season has gone on. But goaltending and overall defensive play is holding this team back. Until that changes they are mostly an "over" team for now but they are definitely getting some confidence going with better play of late. That means keeping an eye on them for upset spots as a sizable dog is certainly something to keep in mind as they seem to be turning the corner as of mid-November. 

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NHL Atlantic Division Early Season Review

by Scott Rickenbach

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

Boston - There was a point early this season where I had my doubts about the Bruins. Of course repeating last season's historic season success was never the expectation. However, Boston did struggle a bit early this season. But they are coming on strong and will be a force to be reckoned with again this season. Their goaltending has been among the best in the league this season. That wins games and they still have enough offense to get the job done most nights as well. Florida - The Panthers used to be known for offense but this season it is their goaltending that is leading the way. Come playoff time that will be a key for them as well if they can maintain. I like what Florida is doing now and they will enjoy more success this season as a result of improved play in their own end of the ice instead of just being all about the offense. Toronto - My concern with the Maple Leafs is the same it has been for years for Toronto. They just need to have consistent goaltending. If they get it this team can go far. Who is the answer in goal though! That is the question. In terms of firepower and skill on offense, the Leafs have it! Detroit - The Red Wings have been building up for this and the rebuild is paying dividends. This team is for real now and will be a team to continue to watch for hot streaks and ride them before the marketplace catches up on how solid this team is. The Red Wings are one of the highest scoring teams in the league early this season. Tampa Bay - The Lightning have hung around even with missing Vasilevskiy for much of the early season. That says a lot about how solid this Tampa Bay club is. Keep an eye on them to make a push back up the standings as goaltending play keys some strong winning runs too. The Lightning have one of the best power plays in the league early this season. Montreal - The Canadiens again are just not quite there yet. Playing in high pressure Montreal just adds to the intense scrutiny this team deals with and that makes it tough to navigate a successful campaign especially when playing in a tough division. The Has have more home losses than anyone else in the division. Keep an eye on spots to fade them on home ice. It is a pressure cooker there for Montreal. Buffalo - The Sabres have been in rebuild mode for awhile. But unlike the Red Wings, they are just not quite there yet. Buffalo has a goal differential early this season that is tracking as the 2nd worst in. The division. I think things will get worse before they get better in Buffalo. Be patient with this rebuild. Ottawa - Early this season Ottawa has been about a .500 club but playing in a tough division is why they are dead last. However there is another concern about the Senators. They have played a very home-heavy schedule so far. Only 6 true road games in their first 22 games. This is going to catch up with them as the season goes on. I will be looking for spots to fade the Sens as the season goes on as they are bit over-valued based on home dominated schedule. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 12/12/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League action. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Guardians as a 10-point favorite, with the total set at 224.5 all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Dallas to play the Mavericks as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 235.5. The Denver Nuggets play in Chicago against the Bulls at 8:10 PM ET as an 8-point road favorite with a total of 216.5. The Phoenix Suns are at home against the Golden State Warriors at 10:10 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Sacramento Kings at 10:40 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with a total of 233. The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The New York Rangers play at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes visit Ottawa to play the Senators as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The St. Louis Blues host the Detroit Red Wings on ESPN at 7:37 PM ET as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 8:07 PM ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Four NHL games start at 10:07 PM ET. The Florida Panthers are in Seattle to play the Kraken as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vancouver Canucks are at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Calgary Flames as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks on ESPN as a -425 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play in San  Jose against the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -230 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has three games on national television. Seton Hall is at home against Monmouth on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5. Duke hosts Hofstra on ESPN2 at 7 PM ET as a 15.5-point favorite, with a total of 145.5. Georgetown plays at home against Coppin State on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as a 19.5-point favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Matchday 6 in the UEFA Champions League begins with eight group-stage matches. Two matches start at 12:45 PM ET. Lens plays at home against Sevilla as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Arsenal visits PSV Eindhoven in a pick ‘em matchup with an over/under of 3. Six matches conclude the UCL card at 3 PM ET. Bayern Munich plays at Manchester United in a pick ‘em match with a total of 3. Galatasaray is at FC Copenhagen in a pick ‘em match, with an over/under of 3. Napoli is at home against Sporting Braga as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Real Madrid is at Union Berlin as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3. Inter Milan hosts Real Sociedad on the CBS Sports Network as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Benfica plays at RB Salzburg in a pick ‘em matchup with a total of 3. All eight Champions League matches are available on Paramount+.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 12/11/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Dec 11, 2023

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. Week 14 in the NFL concludes with a doubleheader for Monday Night Foottball at 8:15 PM ET. The Green Bay Packers play in New York against the Giants on ABC. The Packers have won three games in a row after their 27-19 upset victory against Kansas City as a 6-point underdog last Sunday. The Giants won their second straight game with their 10-7 upset victory against New England as a 3.5-point underdog on November 26th. Green Bay is a 6-point road favorite, with the total set at 37 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Miami Dolphins are at home against the Tennessee Titans on ESPN. The Dolphins won their third straight game in a 45-15 victory at Washington as a 9-point favorite on Sunday. The Titans lost for the fourth time in their last five games after a 31-28 loss to Indianapolis in overtime as a 1-point underdog on Sunday. Miami is a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5.The National Basketball Association has 13 games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Miami Marlins travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets as a 3.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 223.5. The Indiana Pacers play in Detroit against the Pistons as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 247.5. The Orlando Magic host the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 2-point favorite with a total of 225.5. The Philadelphia 76ers play at home against the Washington Wizards as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 243. The Denver Nuggets are in Atlanta against the Hawks as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 240. The New York Knicks are at home against the Toronto Raptors as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221. Five NBA games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Houston Rockets host the San Antonio Spurs as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. The Dallas Mavericks visit Memphis to play the Grizzlies as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227. The Milwaukee Bucks play at home against the Chicago Bulls as an 11-point favorite with a total of 234. The New Orleans Pelicans are at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 222.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Utah Jazz as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 10:10 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:40 PM ET as a 13-point favorite with a total of 220. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Buffalo Sabres host the Arizona Coyotes as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs travel to New York to play the Islanders as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Dallas Starts play at home against the Detroit Red Wings at 8:07 PM ET as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the Calgary Flames at 9:37 PM ET as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 15 games involving Division I teams. None of these games are on national television. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/10/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Dec 10, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. Week 14 in the NFL continues with 12 games. Seven NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Baltimore Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams as a 7-point favorite, with the total set at 39.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Cincinnati Bengals play at home against the Indianapolis Colts as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 44. The Atlanta Falcons are at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 2-point favorite with a total of 41. The Detroit Lions travels to Chicago to play the Bears as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. The New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers as a 6-point favorite with a total of 39. The Cleveland Browns play at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 34. The Houston Texans play in New York against the Jets as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 32. Two NFL games start at 4:05 PM ET. The San Francisco 49ers are at home against the Seattle Seahawks as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. The Minnesota Vikings visit Las Vegas to play the Raiders as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 40.5. Two more NFL games begin at 4:25 PM ET. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 44. The Kansas City Chiefs play at home against the Buffalo Bills as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 48.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the Dallas Cowboys at home against the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:20 PM ET. The Cowboys are a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 51.5. The National Hockey League has eight games on its slate. The Florida Panthers play at Columbus against the Blue Jackets at 1:07 PM ET as a -250 money-line road favorite with the total at 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers host the New Jersey Devils at 4:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Washington Capitals are in Chicago to play the Blackhawks as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Nashville Predators travel to Montreal to play the Canadians as a -166 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Winnipeg Jets play in Anaheim against the Ducks at 8:07 PM ET as a -198 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Minnesota Wild are in Seattle to play the Kraken at 9:07 PM ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the San Jose Sharks at 10:07 PM ET as a -340 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has five games on national television. Providence is at home against Brown on the CBS Sports Network at noon ET as a 15.5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Miami (FL) hosts Colorado on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 154. Texas A&M plays at home against Memphis on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150. St. John’s visits Boston College on ESPNU at 4:30 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 151. Oklahoma State is at home against Tulsa on ESPN2 at 6:30 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 143. Matchweek 16 in the English Premier League concludes with four matches. Three EPL matches start at 9 AM ET. Chelsea plays at Everton on the USA Network in a pick ‘em matchup with a total of 2.5. West Ham United is at Fulham in a pick ‘em contest with an over/under of 2.5. Manchester City travels to Luton Town as a -2 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. Tottenham hosts Newcastle United on the USA Network at 11:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favored with an over/under of 3. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/09/2023

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Dec 09, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. The college football schedule has one game between FBS opponents, with Army playing Navy on CBS at 3 PM ET on a neutral field at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Midshipmen are a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 28 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The National Basketball Association has one game on its docket with the conclusion of the In-Season Tournament with the championship game. The Los Angeles Lakers battle the Indiana Pacers on ABC at 8:30 PM ET on a neutral court at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 241.The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. The Boston Bruins host the Arizona Coyotes at 1:07 PM ET as a -238 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 4:07 PM ET. The New Jersey Devils travel to Calgary to play the Flames as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars play at home against the Vegas Golden Knights as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.Four NHL games start at 7:07 PM ET. The Buffalo Sabres are at home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Detroit Red Wings host the Ottawa Senators as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Nashville Predators as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers play in Washington against the Capitals as a -175 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Los Angeles Kings are in New York to play the Islanders at 7:37 PM ET as a -148 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The St. Louis Blues visit Chicago to play the Blackhawks at 8:07 PM ET as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 9:07 PM ET as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning play in Seattle against the Kraken as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are in Vancouver to play the Canucks as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 11 games on major national television. Syracuse travels to Georgetown on Fox at 11:30 AM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 153. Two more NCAAB games on major national television tip-off at noon ET. Kentucky faces Pennsylvania on ESPN2 on a neutral court at the Wells Fago Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. Tennessee hosts Illinois on CBS as a 7-point favorite with a total of 145.5. Purdue goes against Alabama on Fox at 1:30 PM ET on a neutral court at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada, as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 161. Auburn battles Indiana on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET on a neutral court at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 147. Arizona plays at home against Wisconsin on ESPN at 3:15 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145. Arkansas plays Oklahoma on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET on a neutral court at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 147. Kansas is at home against Missouri on ESPN at 5:15 PM ET as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 144. Villanova hosts UCLA on Fox at 7 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 128. Marquette plays at home against Notre Dame on Fox at 9 PM ET as a 20.5-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. Gonzaga is at Washington on ESPN2 at 11 PM ET as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 160.Matchweek 16 in the English Premier League begins with six matches. Liverpool visits Crystal Palace at 7:30 AM ET as a -1 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Four more EPL matches start at 10 AM ET. Brighton and Hove Albion is at home against Burnley on the USA Network as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Manchester United hosts Bournemouth as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3. Brentford plays at Sheffield United as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Wolverhampton is at home against Nottingham Forest as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Arsenal is at Aston Villa on NBC at 12:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. 

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NFL Top 10 Poll - Week 14

by Wayne Root

Friday, Dec 08, 2023

There is no drama at the top of these rankings. As the power rankings continue to show every week, there's not a lot you can trust in this league. Thank goodness for the 49ers, who just might be the only exception right now. After yet another easy win over a strong team, the 49ers are clearly the best squad in the NFL right now and have a great chance to go all the way if they stay healthy. Things are getting interesting behind them, however. The supposedly elite teams in the AFC can’t stop losing, the race for the final Wild Card spot in both conferences is on, and the NFC South exists. As for everyone else, it's starting to look more and more chaotic as we get closer to the end.   1. San Francisco (9-3)With that thumping of Philly, it's easy to argue the Niners have the two most impressive wins of the 2023 season. The Eagles and Cowboys were pounded by a combined score of 84-29. The offense is a four-headed monster, and Brock Purdy is steady at the controls. Through 12 games, Purdy leads the NFL in QBR (75.6), completion percentage (70.2%) and yards per attempt (9.6), among other key categories. Purdy hasn't just picked up where he left off, he has been better and helped elevate the Niners' offense to heights it hasn't previously reached since coach Kyle Shanahan arrived in 2017. The defense is dominant once again. Few teams have as good a resume, and no one has as much talent. Deebo Samuel talked so much trash about the Eagles leading up to the game of the year and then he backed it all up. The dude put on a show. Their show this week is a home game against Seattle. 2. Baltimore (9-3)There's no need to move the Ravens during a week off, but all five of their remaining games are against teams in the playoff race. That gives them plenty of time to grab the top spot; or less. The Ravens got to watch both the Chiefs and Jaguars lose during their bye week. Not a bad vacation. Baltimore has nothing but tough games left, starting with the Rams this week, but they have an open path to the No. 1 seed. Their game against the Dolphins in Week 17 could go a long way in deciding that. Ravens fans like being on Miami’s radar and the Phins are coming up on New Year's Eve. Circle that one on the calendar. That’s clearly the path they have to be thinking at this time. Might be easy to overlook the Rams this week coming off their bye.3. Dallas (9-3)Simply put, Dak Prescott is playing the best ball of his career right now. However, there’s others responsible for their success. Who else could it be? CB DeRon Bland leads the NFL with eight interceptions, and his five pick-sixes are a single-season NFL record. All this while filling in for Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee in a Week 3 practice. But there's more work to be done with the Eagles on deck, and Thursday's scintillating performance against Seattle was a hell of a start to the home stretch. If he manages to beat Philly, I think he'll be the MVP front-runner the next time I write this blurb. Last week, Dallas was pushed all the way by the Seahawks, but they held on for the win in yet another good performance from Dak Prescott. Suddenly only one game back from the visiting Eagles, the Cowboys have a chance to make a play for the division at home this week before a tough run of games against the Bills, Dolphins, and Lions from Week 15 to Week 17. Dak Prescott for MVP. Somehow, his detractors would still be mad he won. No QB is under more scrutiny. 4. Philadelphia (10-2)Philly got punched. Hard. In the face. How will they respond? Probably pretty well. Even with a humbling loss to San Francisco, the Eagles still have more wins than any other team. As much as they're probably hurting right now, they can put a stranglehold on the division with a big road win in Dallas this weekend. Just try not to let the Niners loss beat you twice by sucking this weekend. The Eagles' special teams group turned from a weakness in 2022 to a strength this season. Philadelphia entered Week 13 with the No. 1 special teams ranking in the NFL. This time of the stretch run is all about defense and special teams. 5. Miami (9-3) Tyreek Hill will benefit from the 17th game that was added to the schedule in 2021 as he vies for the NFL's first 2000-yard receiving season. But even still, he's averaging one yard more per game than Calvin Johnson did in 2012, when he set the NFL's single-season receiving record. If he stays as hot as was in Washington, he's got a shot at setting the record in 16 games. So much focus on Tyreek, but Tua is playing as well. He makes that offense go. The Dolphins beat the stuffing out of another bad team and currently sit as the No. 1 seed. It is what it is at this point. Miami has two more easy games before finishing with the Cowboys, Ravens, and Bills.6. Kansas City (8-4)The Packers are surging, but Kansas City still shouldn't be losing games to a .500 team. The Chiefs probably should be lower given what we have seen from them recently, but there is no one to drop them below due to the Lions’ recent struggles and the quarterback injuries. Doth mine eyes deceive, or are the Chiefs somewhat vulnerable? The Chiefs' offensive issues are real, regardless of whether they want to blame officiating. Rashee Rice, the Chiefs' 2023 second-round draft pick, has been the team's best wide receiver so far this season. He leads the Chiefs' wideouts by significant margins in catches (52), yards (591) and touchdowns (five). Will they be real enough to waste the best defense to ever complement Patrick Mahomes? We'll see in early 2024 during the playoffs. 7. Detroit (9-3) The last three weeks have been troubling for the Lions’ postseason outlook, especially with how strong the top three teams in the NFC have looked. The Lions will get to test themselves against the Cowboys in Week 17. Meanwhile, the Lions have guaranteed themselves a winning record with a month still to play, and that's very fun. But you have to be concerned about this defense. When the New Orleans Saints are flirting with 30 points against you, it's a pretty clear indicator you've got problems. Sam LaPorta is s breath of fresh air. Nine catches for 140 yards on nine targets and LaPorta is that something else. There were obviously season turning expectations for the Lions rookie after being selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft out of Iowa, but LaPorta has been better than advertised. His NFL career is off to a great start with the third-most catches (64) and fourth-most receiving yards (679) through the first 12 games of a tight end's career in NFL history. 8. Houston (7-5)This is where the league starts to get very confusing. It sounds strange to say, but among a bunch of .500 teams, I think I trust the Texans the most especially after their defense pulled some of the weight Sunday against Denver. It is disappointing the Texans allowed themselves to get into a close game with the Broncos, but they came out on top and are suddenly in a much better position in the division given the injury to Trevor Lawrence. A game against the Jets this week and then two against the Titans in the three weeks after that helps their case. Hate to see what happened to Tank Dell breaking his leg. Nola Brown now enters the picture at wide receiver. 9.  Buffalo (6-6)The good news is the field did not run away from the Bills during the bye week. The bad news is they still get the Chiefs and Cowboys over the next two weeks and then finish the season against the Dolphins. They probably need to win two of those games to make the playoffs… more realistically, all three. What a fascinating stretch this is going to be for the Bills. They'll play back-to-back games against the Chiefs and Cowboys next. Those could re-announce them as a contender or sink their season. I know Buffalo is the AFC No. 10 seed, but I just can't count them out. Note to Josh Allen: It’s your turnover’s that’s causing so many losses so what’s your plan?10. Jacksonville (8-4) The Jaguars could not slow down the Jake Browning-led Bengals and then lost Trevor Lawrence to what could be a multi-week ankle injury in the upset Monday night defeat. Riding high after their win over the Texans, the Jaguars now face an uncertain path to the postseason. Getting the Browns and Ravens over the next two weeks does not help matters. As of this writing, it's unclear how severe Trevor Lawrence's ankle injury is. Regardless of that, the Jags' typically stout defense has some soul-searching to do after allowing 491 yards to the Jake Browning-led Bengals. There are multiple reasons to be concerned in Jacksonville. Gotta feel for Trevor Lawrence. Injuries are just the absolute worst.

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