We’re just two days away from the main event of the NFL season. One team makes a living in the Super Bowl, and the other is a new-kid-on-the-block riding on momentum, a stout defense and their backup quarterback’s magic. While the Philadelphia Eagles (+4.5) may be betting underdogs going into Super Bowl 52 (via Topbet), they have enough talent in the right places to create … [Read more...] about 4 Important Mismatches That Will Decide Super Bowl 52

The very concept of betting on football always fascinated me since I was a kid, reading the lines in the sports section of the New York Daily News, right next to the treasure of a wrestling column from ‘The Slammer.’ I’ve always been amazed by how much men (though certainly a few ladies bet on sports), play the odds, hoping for all sorts of variables go the right way for them … [Read more...] about The Patriots Are Somehow Favored To Win Super Bowl LIII

The 2018 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday Night and there were many storylines that will capture the attention of NFL fans during the upcoming season. Here are 12 takeaways from last night’s event. Saquon Barkley Will Be a Megastar in New York Odell Beckham Jr. tweeted that Saquon Barkley will lead the league in jersey sales. Given that he is arguably the most exciting player in … [Read more...] about 12 Takeaways From The First Round Of The 2018 NFL Draft

It’s one way or the other with the New England Patriots. Love them or hate them. This Sunday, the Patriots will take the field against the Los Angeles Rams for their third consecutive appearance in the Super Bowl. You know the important parts of this team if you’re interested in football. It’s very easy to dislike this team, if that’s what you want. But if you look a little … [Read more...] about How To Hate Or Love The Patriots

There are few players I want in the foxhole when the game is on the line. Julian Edelman is one of those guys. Edelman may look like a big-city bartender who swoons ladies with his beard and immaculate pompadour, but he is the most clutch wide receiver in the NFL. That may be a bold claim, but when the game is on the line, No.11 is going to deliver. Whenever Edelman decides to … [Read more...] about Julian Edelman Is The NFL’s Mr. Clutch, But He Isn’t A Hall Of Famer

As the winds of the NFL begin to swirl, and NFL odds with common and uncommon bets are being laid down, I’d like to focus on expectations. In almost every team’s camp, they’re working to be better than they were last year. Whether a team was terrible, mediocre or last year’s champs, all 32 teams are seeking to exceed last year’s limits. Here is a breakdown of what teams are … [Read more...] about Tiers of Hope: What Are Your NFL Team’s Hopes Going Into The 2019 Season?

The NFL regular season grows ever closer. Betting sites and locations are constantly adjusting their odds as the money rolls in. The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are the AFC favorites, while the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints are the smart money to finish atop the NFC. This brings me to a subject that I’ve hinted at in dozens of other TSFJ articles: … [Read more...] about 4 Characteristics That All Super Bowl Contenders Must Have

The NFL season is just about here. And with it, comes the hype surrounding which young players can step up to help their teams and potentially become stars. Part of that depends on natural ability. But sometimes, it comes down to simply getting the chance to show their stuff. Here is a look at five rookie receivers who appear to have both the talent and opportunity to succeed … [Read more...] about Five NFL Rookie Receivers Poised to Contribute in Year 1

It is now April, which means the NFL draft is officially this month. Free agency brought some clarity to depth charts, so now it’s easier to see where teams have holes to fill with their picks. Incoming rookies can make big impacts if they walk into the right situation, and this series will compare where the best landing spots are for each position based on team needs and … [Read more...] about Top 2020 Rookie Landing Spots Part One: Quarterbacks