Patriots Blanked by Chargers
A long season continues for fans of the New England Patriots as the team lost 6-0 to the Chargers on Sunday. A new quarterback didn’t change much for the team, as they were shut out for the second time at home this season on Sunday. The Chargers boast one of the worst defenses in the NFL…
Best NFL Bets for Week 13
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we went 1-2 for the millionth time. We are now 13-21-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. Basically everything we win on Saturdays betting on college football gets blown on NFL games on Sundays. After losing another 1.1 units…
2023 is a Lost Season for the Patriots, What’s Next?
The Patriots embarked on the 2023 season with realistic expectations of success. They barely missed the playoffs in 2022, largely due to a dysfunctional offense at the hands of Matt Patricia. The defense was good, as always. With changes to the offensive staff and minimal changes to personnel, it was fair to assume a moderate improvement…
Best NFL Bets for Week 12
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we went our typical 1-2, taking us to a miserable. 12-20-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. We also dropped another 1.08 units over the weekend, leaving us down 4.04 for the year. There is still time to salvage…
Best NFL Bets for Week 11
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we took a big step towards digging our way out of the hole. We hit big on the Browns moneyline and went 2-1 for the weekend. That brings us to a slightly less horrible 11-18-1 on the season for…
Best NFL Bets for Week 10
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Just when we thought that things couldn’t get much worse, they did. Last week, we finally broke our 1-2 streak… by going 0-3. We swung for the fences on three moneyline picks and struck out. That brings us to a putrid 9-17-1…
Best NFL Bets for Week 9
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! We just can’t catch a break right now. Last week, we went 1-2 for the sixth straight week. We tried taking advantage of some low total score lines by betting two overs, but it appears to be the year of the under.…
2024 NFL Draft Notes: Episode 3
Welcome back to my 2024 NFL draft notes article. I have been busy slaving away at updating my database and have finally found time to drop another draft notes article. So everything is the same as before. There is no specific order to these notes and they are not a final scouting report. Cooper DeJean, DB,…
Best NFL Bets for Week 8
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we went 1-2 for the fifth straight week. We got burned by a fourth quarter offensive explosion in New England, and a second-half offensive freeze-up from the Cardinals. That brings us to a paltry 8-12-1 on the season for the NFL portion…
2024 NFL Draft: Replacement Starters for the Green Bay Packers
As we all know, the Green Bay Packers are a team that builds through the NFL draft. Since Brian Gutekunst has taken over as GM, he has sprinkled in some free agent signings, but the Packers cap situation isn’t great next season. There is space, just not a lot. So, let’s take a look at some…
Best NFL Bets for Week 7
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, mistakes were made. Never bet on Brandon Staley. We went 1-2 for fourth week in a row, bringing us to 7-10-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. In terms of units, it wasn’t great either. We dropped…
NFL Trade Deadline Primer
As we inch towards the halfway point of the NFL season, we also slowly progress towards the league’s trade deadline. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the circumstances surrounding this year’s NFL trade deadline. Buyers Here’s a short list of teams who will be looking to add players at the NFL trade deadline.…
Justin Pugh signs to Giants’ active roster
“Who says you can’t go home?” A fitting lyric form New Jersey’s very own Jon Bon Jovi. Why is it fitting? Because the New York Giants welcomed home former first round pick Justin Pugh. On Wednesday the team announced that they signed Pugh to a new one-year deal. The 11-year veteran has been back with the…
Patriots Go Broke in Vegas vs. Raiders
Whatever glimmer of hope Patriots fans were holding onto on Sunday was squashed under the size 14 cleat of Maxx Crosby and the Raiders on the grass of Allegiant stadium Sunday afternoon. The Patriots are playing an uninspired brand of football that has them in the cellar of the standings. The offense continues to struggle. Mac…
Best NFL Bets for Week 6
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we got hosed in the fourth quarter of the Jets/Broncos game, leading us to go one for three for the third week in a row. We are now 6-8-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. However,…
Patriots vs. Raiders Preview
The Patriots season is quickly slipping away. The last two weeks have been historically bad and are leading to questions about the future of Bill Belichick. The team showed promise in early nail-biter losses to the Eagles and Dolphins, but has since regressed. The offense hasn’t shown any progression, while injuries have done in the defense.…
NFL Story Lines After Week 5
The NFL season is now five weeks complete. After the first quarter of the season, some questions have started to be answered, and several unexpected twists and turns have taken over the plot for the 2023 season. Let’s take a look at some notable NFL story lines through five weeks. The Surprisingly Decent Teams To the…
Bill Belichick and the Return of the Patsies
The real problem, the real conversation, is about Belichick — he of the six Super Bowl titles.
Patriots vs. Saints Preview
The Patriots were embarrassed a week ago in Dallas. They were flat in all phases of the game, and severely outclassed by the Cowboys. They had an extremely challenging opening schedule, but also failed to show meaningful improvement on the offensive side of the ball during that time. The schedule opens up as they enter the…
Patriots Dominated by Cowboys in Dallas
The offense cannot continue to shoot themselves in the foot with turnovers. Unfortunately, on Sunday, they shot themselves in the foot with a grenade launcher.
Best NFL Bets for Week 5
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we dropped two out of three once again, and we are now at 5-6-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. However, in terms of units, we only lost 0.76 last week and we are still just…
Atlanta Falcons First Quarter Season Review
2-2 Isn’t the Worst place to be, but it sure feels like it right now.
Finding Hope in the Vikings 0-3 Start
The Minnesota Vikings have squandered a golden opportunity and started the season 0-3. Trade rumors are swirling around quarterback Kirk Cousins. The offensive line is a veritable turnstile. Teams who start the season 0-3 have a miniscule chance of making the playoffs, and an even worse chance at having success in them. It seems like all…
Best NFL Bets for Week 4
The weekend is finally here, which means it is time to place your NFL bets! Last week, we had a rough go of it, losing two out of three, and we are now at 4-4-1 on the season for the NFL portion of our Best Bets series. However, in terms of units, we only lost 1.2 last…
Patriots vs. Cowboys Preview
Sunday will be a much more extensive test than the Jets, as the Cowboys play a balanced offensive system that is capable of explosive plays at all levels. Against the Dolphins, the Pats focused on containing the passing game. Against the Jets, the Patriots were able to focus on the running game as Zach Wilson has…
Patriots Put Jets on Weather Hold
First, and most importantly, the Pats won. For a team that has been close the first two weeks of the season, finally getting one in the win column is enormous. The Patriots defense played lights out except for one series late in the game. The Pats had no turnovers in the game. The offense moved the…
Best NFL Bets for Week 3
It’s that time of the week, once again, for some more NFL bets! Last week, we started off strong, hitting that Colts moneyline, and then the Packers were looking good, too, heading into the fourth quarter. Then, Green Bay blew their lead, leaving us hoping for the Saints to give us a winning record. Of course,…
Patriots vs. Jets Preview
The Patriots showed they can still be light years ahead of everyone else in the third phase of the game. The Pats should have an edge here and be able to expose it for a couple of big plays.
How did the Patriots get to 0-2?
It’s been a less-than-stellar start to the season for the Patriots. While the schedule has done them no favors, they themselves have been unable to refrain from shooting themselves in the foot, either. They have been in both games to this point, but have been unable to finish. Here’s a few reasons why the Patriots have…
The Minnesota Vikings Trade For Rams RB Cam Akers
Cam Akers has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings along with a 2026 7th round pick for a 2026 6th round pick.
Five Things We Learned In Week 2 Of The NFL Season
If anybody thought this NFL season was going to be a normal one, they were clearly mistaken. Severe injuries to star players like Aaron Rodgers, Nick Chubb and Saquon Barkley have already taken place, and we have several fanbases already calling for the termination of their coaching staff. There is a lot of football left, but…
Saquon Barkley “Ordinary” Ankle Sprain
Sunday afternoon, Saquon Barkley went for a routine run up the middle as the Giants began to eat the clock up at the end of their thrilling comeback victory. However, the end result feels like a story Giants fans know all too well: another Barkley injury, this time in the form of an ankle sprain. Barkley…
2024 NFL Draft Notes
Welcome to a new series where I will be posting my notes on prospects for the 2024 NFL draft. These are not a final scouting report and are 99% based on the 2022 film I have watched. They are not in any specific order either. They are basically just some quick thoughts about a prospect off…
Can the Giants Overcome Embarrassment?
Embarrassment, we’ve all felt it. After last Sunday night, the assumption would be that the New York Giants have felt it as well. The hype behind the Giants was REAL. The made a splash by trading for Las Vega Raider’s tight end Darren Waller. They finally worked out a short-term deal with Saquon Barkley, ending his…
Best NFL Bets for Week 2
We are back with three more great bets for this week’s NFL slate. We got off to a great start in week one, going 2-1 including two underdog money lines! Hopefully, we can keep that going this week. All lines come via Draft Kings as of Friday afternoon. Also, be sure to catch me and my fellow ATB…
Patriots vs. Dolphins Preview
The Pats have a host of pass rushers who should win their fair share of one-on-one situations with the Dolphins’ offensive line. The more they can confuse and pressure Tua, the more likely they will be to secure a couple of important takeaways.
Five Things We Learned in Week One of the NFL Season
The NFL season has officially begun, and football is back in full force with week one in the books. As it is every year, the first weekend back wasn’t without surprises and chaos causing turmoil among fanbases and analysts alike. With 17 more weeks of regular season football left ahead, there is still a lot to…
Patriots vs. Eagles Preview
The Eagles enter the season with realistic expectations of a championship, while the Patriots are trying to reclaim their previous status as perennial contenders. It’ll be the first glimpse of the Bill O’Brien/Mac Jones offense and a chance to see how the Patriots’ multitude of tweeners all fit together on defense.
Best NFL Bets For Week 1
The NFL is officially back and it is time to make some many. Similar to last year, we have three great bets for this Sunday’s action. All lines come via Draft Kings as of Friday afternoon. Also, be sure to catch me and my fellow ATB bettors’ locks and underdogs of the week on Around The Book. Let’s get…
Patriots Roster Breakdown: Defense, Specialists, and Special Teams
Earlier, we reviewed the Patriots’ offensive roster. Now, it’s time to see how the Patriots’ roster looks on defense, with expectations and nuggets for each player. The Patriots are set to have a very athletic and young defense that will be relied on to win games throughout the season. The offense should be much improved, but…
Patriots Roster Breakdown: Offense
The NFL season is right around the corner, with the Patriots kicking things off a little less than a week from today. The summer was full of competitions, additions, and subtractions throughout the roster. Cutdown day featured a number of surprises, as well as a few late additions. We’ll look at each player on the Patriots…
Is Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen RB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen finds himself with a tremendous opportunity to rise up NFL draft boards this season. The running back position has never seen worse value than right now. The NFL has been telling the world, time and time again, that they no longer value the position. Whether it be the franchise tag ordeals…
Packers Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft: Defense
Welcome back to part two of our look ahead at the Packers 2024 NFL draft. If you missed the first part of this series looking at the offensive players, check it out here! Today, it’s time to look at the players on defense the Packers may look at in the 2024 NFL draft. This list will…
Final 53-Man Packers Roster Prediction
It is now time for my final 53-man Packers roster prediction. The Packers have said they will announce their “final” roster on Tuesday, so I am putting this out on Monday to “call my shot”. It has been an interesting training camp for sure. It has seemed as if most of the roster spots have been…
Packers Prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft: Offense
As most Packers fans know, the Packers’ front office has certain thresholds they tend to hold to when it comes to draft prospects. This list will include players eligible for the 2024 NFL draft that fit those typical Packers thresholds. With this season being such a mystery the list will be longer than usual; although I…
New York Giants final 53-man roster projection
The preseason is over for the NFL and the New York Giants are headed to the regular season. While the first meaningful game action is nearly two weeks away, these next two days are integral to the Giants’ season. Roster cut downs are important and often lead to surprise cuts, signings, and even trades. Then there’s…
49ers Preseason Week 1 Quarterback Battle
With the regular season approaching, most teams are worrying about backup depth charts and getting rookies up to speed. In San Francisco, the 49ers preseason quarterback battle is wide open. The current plan, according to GM John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, is to have recently recovered Brock Purdy start the regular season. After the…
Ravens Trending After Preseason Week 1: Three Up, Three Down
We take a look at three Ravens players who are trending up and three who are trending down in Baltimore’s 20-19 win over Philadelphia.
NFL Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
With training camp in full swing, and the first week of preseason football underway, the sports calendar has officially flipped to football season. With that in mind, let’s take a look at our preseason edition of our NFL Power Rankings. #32 Arizona Cardinals Coming in last on this list of our preseason NFL power rankings is…
Best/Worst Fantasy Football Draft Value at Each Position
One of the trickiest parts of any fantasy football draft is trying to figure out when to pick certain players. You don’t want to pounce on a sleeper too early, and you don’t want to reach on a guy that is not going to live up to his draft position. Here we will show you how…