A Look Inside Allegiant Stadium, the Home of the Las Vegas Raiders

  [adrotate group=”1″]   if you are a fan of the NFL, you might have heard of Allegiant Stadium, the new home of the Las Vegas RAIDERS.  This stadium is not only a state-of-the-art venue for football games, but also a multi-purpose facility that can host concerts, events, and private functions. In this blog post, we will explore the history and amenities of Allegiant Stadium, and why it is one of the most impressive stadiums in the world. History of Allegiant Stadium The idea of bringing an NFL team to Las Vegas has been around for a long time, but it was not until 2016 that the RAIDERS announced their intention to relocate from Oakland to Las Vegas. The team owner, Mark Davis, wanted a new stadium that would reflect the Raiders’ brand and identity, and also provide a world-class experience for the fans and the community. To make this vision a reality, Davis hired MANICA Architecture, the same firm that designed the Carson Stadium near Los Angeles, to create a futuristic and sleek design for the stadium.  The stadium would feature a domed roof, a silver and black exterior, a large video screen facing the highway, and retractable windows overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. The stadium would also have a massive torch in honor of Al Davis, the late longtime owner of the RAIDERS. The construction of the stadium began in November 2017, on a 62-acre site west of Mandalay Bay. The project cost $1.9 billion, making it the second-most expensive stadium in the world.  The funding came from a mix of private and public sources, including a $750 million contribution from the state of Nevada through a hotel tax increase.  The stadium was completed in July 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and opened for the Raiders’ first home game in September 2020. Amenities of Allegiant Stadium Allegiant Stadium is not just a place to watch football, but also a destination for entertainment and leisure. The stadium has a capacity of 65,000 seats, which can be expanded to 71,835 for special events.  The seats are designed to provide optimal views of the field and the surrounding scenery, and are equipped with cup holders, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi access. The stadium also has 128 luxury suites, ranging from 8 to 30 seats, that offer premium amenities such as private entrances, elevators, restrooms, catering, and concierge services.  The suites are located on different levels of the stadium, and have different themes and features.  For example, the Twitch Lounge is a gaming-themed suite that allows fans to interact with streamers and play video games, while the Modelo Cantina Club is a Mexican-themed suite that offers a festive atmosphere and authentic cuisine. One of the most unique features of Allegiant Stadium is the Field Club, a 9,500-square-foot lounge that is located on the field level, behind the RAIDERS bench. The Field Club gives fans a chance to get close to the action, and even high-five the players as they enter and exit the field. The club has a bar, a DJ booth, and a large video wall that shows live and replay footage of the game. Another notable feature of Allegiant Stadium is the Coors Light Landing, a 55,000-square-foot outdoor deck that is located on the north end of the stadium, above the Al Davis torch.   The landing offers panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline, and has a bar, a stage, and a 93-foot-long waterfall. The landing is also a prime spot for watching the pre-game and halftime shows, which often feature famous performers and celebrities. In addition to the seating and entertainment options, Allegiant Stadium also has a variety of food and beverage options, ranging from traditional stadium fare to gourmet dishes. The stadium has over 50 concession stands, 10 bars, and 6 full-service restaurants, that cater to different tastes and preferences.   Some of the highlights include the Rollin Smoke BBQ, the Shake Shack, the Wahoo’s Fish Taco, and the Raiders Tavern & Grill, the first-ever Raiders-themed restaurant. Conclusion Allegiant Stadium is more than just a stadium, it is a landmark and a symbol of Las Vegas.   It is a place where fans can enjoy the thrill of football, the excitement of entertainment, and the comfort of luxury.  It is a place where history and innovation meet, and where the RAIDERS and the community can celebrate together. Allegiant Stadium is truly a remarkable stadium, and one that deserves a visit. Post Views: 163

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 17 NFL 01/03/2020

. . JAGUARS: Fire HC, Doug Marrone. COLTS: In playoffs.   Rookie RB, Jonathan Taylor, crushes RB, Edgerron James, franchise high record of 209, yds in a game.  Taylor, (just the 2nd Colt to run 200 yds in a game), Ran 253 yds. BILLS: Will be #4 seed. BEARS: In playoffs. BROWNS: Earn playoff spot. RAMS:  QB, John Wolford, in his 1st ever NFL game, leads Rams to playoff. PACKERS:  Clinch NFC number 1 seed. TITANS: Win AFC SOUTH.   RB,  Derrick Henry rushes for 2,000 Yd regular season. BUCCANEERS:  WR,  Mike Evans, breaks record for MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 1000 Yds.  Evans, now has 7 straight seasons with 1,000 Yds.   However just one play after reaching that plateau,  Evans suffered a knee injury, (not know how serious), when he slipped in the end zone.   The previous record was held by  VIKINGS, Randy Moss. QB, Tom Brady breaks Brett Favre’s record for MOST REGULAR SEASON STARTS,  with today 299 th start. RAVENS: Clinch playoff spot.  CARDINALS: In playoff.  QB, Lamar Jackson becomes 1st  QB, to rush for BACK TO BACK 1,000 Yds season.   A NEW NFL RECORD.  The only other QB to rush for 1,000 Yds in a season was, FALCONS, Michael Vick, in 2006. BROWNS: Clinch 1st playoff spot since 2002 VIKINGS:  Rookie   WR, Justin Jefferson sets record for MOST RECEIVING Yds BY A ROOKIE IN SUPER BOWL ERA, with 1,400 Yds.  The previous record of  1,377 Yds. was held by   CARDINAL   WR, Anquan Bodin set in 2003.  Earlier in the game today he broke the franchise record of 1,313 Yds, held by ROOKIE, Randy Moss, in 1998.  (This just isn’t Randy Moss’ day.  Two records broken in 1 day). AFC: (12/30/20) With 7 playoff berths,  has one too many teams with a winning record.  So 1 team, (NFC East) with a losing record will get into the playoffs, while a team now with 10, wins will sit out.  Vying now are the BROWNS, TITANS, RAVENS, DOLPHINS, and COLTS.   These teams have identical records of 10-5.  All are fighting for 3 wild card spots, and the AFC South Championship.    Indianapolis COLTS are the only team that needs help to make the playoffs.   First they need to beat the JAGUARS, this week.  Secondly, they need one of the other teams to lose. However; the case is different in the NFC East.  The winner there is assured of having a losing record, while the 7th seed could be in with an 8-8 record if the CARDINALS, and BEARS lose, the BEARS will get the third wild card spot.      49’ERS: (12/30/20):   Added,   LS,  Colin Holb, to active roster.   TE, Charlie Woerner, off Covid-19/reserve.  (01/01/21),   Signed   K, Tristan Vizcalino, from VIKINGS, practice squad, to fill in for  K, Tristan Vizcalino,  on COVID-19/reserve.     OUT,   WR , Brandon Aiyuk, (ankle),   DT,  Kevin Givens, (not injury related),   LB, Dre Greenlaw, (calf),   DT,  Javon Kinlaw, (knee),   WR,  Deebo Samuel, (hamstring),   CB, Richard Sherman, (calf),   CB,  K’Waun Williams, (shin).      QUESTIONABLE,   S,  Tarvarius Moore, (ankle),   CB, Emmanuel Moseley, (hamstring),   LB,  Mark Nzeocha, (illness).  . BEARS:  (01/01/21),   OUT:   CB, Jaylon Johnson, (shoulder),   CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion).   QUESTIONABLE:   S, Deon Bush, (foot),  S, Tashaun Gipson, (neck),     TE, Demetrius Harris, (foot),   TE, Cole Kmet, (shoulder),    WR, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee). . BENGALS:  (01/01/21),  Signed   TE,  Mitchell Wilcox to active roster.  OUT:  C,  B.J. Finney ,(abdomen),    CB,  William Jackson, (concussion),    LB,  Logan Wilson, (ankle) . BILLS:   (12/2920):   QB,  Josh Allen broke franchise record for TD passes a single season. The record was held by  former BILLS QB Jim Kelly.   (12/30/20):   WR, Cole Beasley (leg), is week-week.  (01/01/21),   Activated WR, John Brown, from COVID-19/reserve.   OUT:,   WR, Cole Beasley, (knee),   TE, Reggie Gilliam, (knee, hamstring) . BRONCOS:  (01/01/21),   DE, Bradley Chubb, (ankle),  and  G,  Graham Glasgow,  (shoulder),  listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game.   OUT:   WR,  K.J. Hamler, (concussion).    QUESTIONABLE:   RB, LeVante Bellamy,  (ankle),   LB, Anthony Chickillo, (ribs),   DE, Bradley Chubb, (ankle),   G, Graham Glasgow (shoulder),   S,   Trey Marshall (quadricep). . BROWNS: (12/30/20):  TE, Harrison Bryant,   DBs, Andrew Sendejo, and Karl Joseph,  on COVID-19/reserve.  (12/31/20):  LB, Malcolm Smith, and    TE, Harrison Bryant,  OUT, (COVID-19).   LB, B.J. Goodson,   CB, Denzel Ward, and    S, Andrew Sendejo, (COVID-19; close contact), OUT.  Further testing, and tracing may result in more players being ruled out.  The team is HOPEFUL they will get back,   WRs, Jarvis Landry,  Rashard Higgins,  Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Khadrel Hodges.  (01/01/21), NO  NEW  COVID-19 POSITIVES.  OUT:,   C,  Nick Harris,  (knee).  QUESTIONABLE:   LB, Tae Davis (ankle),   T,  Kendall Lamm, (illness),   LB, Sione Takitaki, (ankle),   G,  Wyatt Teller (ankle) (01/02/21),  Close Facility after a member   of the coaching staff  tests COVID-19 positive. . BUCCANEERS:  (12/30/20): Activated    RB, Ronald Jones, from COVID-19/reserve.    (01/01/21),   CB, Carlton Davis, (groin),  GTD (game time decision).    S, Mike Edwards, (hip),  Ready to play Sunday.   LB,  Devin White (COVID-19 POSTIVE), and OLB,  Shaquille Barrett, (COVID-19 Close contact),  placed on COVID-19/reserve.  OUT:   DT,  Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf); DOUBTFUL:  CB,   Carlton Davis (groin) . .BROWNS: (12/30/20):  TE, Harrison Bryant,   DBs, Andrew Sendejo, and Karl Joseph,  on COVID-19/reserve.  (12/31/20):  LB, Malcolm Smith, and    TE, Harrison Bryant,  OUT, (COVID-19).   LB, B.J. Goodson, and    S, Andrew Sendejo, (COVID-19; close contact), OUT.  Further testing, and tracing may result in more players being ruled out.  The team is HOPEFUL they will get back,   WRs, Jarvis Landry,  Rashard Higgins,  Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Khadrel Hodges.  . CARDINALS:  (12/2920):   QB.  Kyler Murray (lower leg), is questionable.    (12/30/20):  Kyler Murray expects to play Sunday.  (01/01/21),   QUESTIONABLE:   S,  Budda Baker, (neck),   TE, Darrell Daniels,  (hamstring),    RB, Chase Edmonds, (hip),   WR, Larry Fitzgerald, (groin),   TE, Maxx Williams, (ankle). (01/03/21),   RB, Chase Edmonds, (hip) now a GTD. . CHARGERS:  (01/01/21), OUT:   DE, Joey Bosa, (shin, concussion),   T,  Bryan Bulaga, (foot),   CB, Casey Hayward, (hamstring),    LB, Malik Jefferson, (shoulder),    S Rayshawn Jenkins, (ankle).    QUESTIONABLE:    S,  Jahleel Addae ,(calf),   T, Sam Tevi (knee). . CHIEFS:  (12/30/20)    Decision time for   HC, Andy Reid, with 1st round bye in his pocket.  Play his 1st stringers, and… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 17 NFL 01/03/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 16 NFL 12/25-27-28/2020

  CHIEFS: Clinch number 1 seed AFC. STEELERS: Clinch AFC North Championship JAGUARS: Clinch 1st draft pick of 2021.  Following loss Sunday, to Bears and Jets victory over Browns SEAHAWKS: Clinch 1st NFC West Title since 2016. CHIEFS:  TE, Travis Kelce, sets record for most RECEIVING YARDS, by a tight end in a single season (1,377).  The mark was previously set by George  Kittle. CHARGERS:  Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert set a new NFL single-season rookie record by throwing his 28th TD during Sunday’s 19-16 win against the Broncos. SAINTS: (12/24/20):  Clinch 4th consecutive NFC South division.  SETS or TIES 3 NFL Records.     QB, Drew Brees, sets RECORD!  1st NFL player to pass for 80,000 yds.     RB, Alvin Kamara scored NFL Record with 6 touchdowns against the Vikings.   His six rushing TDs are tied with Ernie Nevers (Chicago Cardinals, 1929) for most in a game in NFL history. Kamara also set a career high with yards(155) from scrimmage.    BUCCANEERS: Clinch 1st playoff spot since 2007. PATRIOTS: QB coach Jedd Fisch leaving team to become head coach at Arizona Wildcats. . 49’ERS:(12/24/20):  TE,  George Kittle, (out last 6 games fractured bone in foot), to play Saturday Vs CARDINALS.   QB, Nick Mullens, (elbow injury, may require Tommy Johns, surgery)    (12/26/20):  OUT!   CB Richard Sherman (calf),   DB Jimmie Ward (concussion);   DOUBTFUL:   DL, Dion Jordan (knee);    QUESTIONABLE:   DT, Javon Kinlaw, (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore, (knee), CB, Emmanuel Mosley ,(hamstring) . BEARS: (12/26/20):  OUT:  CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion),   CB,  Jaylon Johnson (shoulder).   DOUBTFUL:  TE,  Demetrius Harris,  (foot);   QUESTIONABLE:   LB,  Khalil Mack, (shoulder),   DT,  Akiem Hicks, (ankle),   WR,  Allen Robinson,  (hamstring),   S,  Deon  Bush,  (foot),    WR, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee),   CB, Cordarrelle Patterson, (knee, foot),   DE,  Mario Edwards,  (hamstring),   NT,  Bilal Nichols (knee) . BENGALS:  (12/23/20):  OUT:  WR, Tyler Boyd (concussion), in concussion protocol.  QB, Ryan Finley, (abdomen) .   , OUT, this week.OUT: CB Richard Sherman (calf), DB Jimmie Ward (concussion); DOUBTFUL: DL Dion Jordan (knee); QUESTIONABLE: DT Javon Kinlaw (knee), DB Tarvarius Moore (knee), CB Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring) RB, Joe Mixon, (foot injury) . BILLS: (12/23/20):   WR. John Brown. (ankle), will remain on IR . BROWNS: (12/23/20):    DT, Sheldon Richardson, (neck), expected to play this week.  :(12/26/20):   OUT: G,  Wyatt Teller (ankle); QUESTIONABLE: LB Malcolm Smith (hamstring).    Place 4 WRs on COVID-19/reserve.   WRs, Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and KhaDarel Hodge.   Also put on list are,  LBs, B.J. Goodson and Jacob Phillips.   WRs,  Ja’Marcus Bradkley, and Derrick Willies, along with   LB, Montrel Meander, activated from practice squad.   LT Jedric Wills, has been activated from COVID-19 list  . BRONCOS:OUT:  12/26/20):   RB, Phillip Lindsay, (hip, knee);   QUESTIONABLE: LB, Bradley Chubb, (ankle),   RB, Royce Freeman, (hip),   CB,  Nate Hairston, (toe),   DL, Deshawn Williams,  (knee) . BUCCANEERS: (12/23/20):  S, Justin Evans, waived.  (12/25/20):    DOUBTFUL,  CB, Carlton Davis, (groin). . CARDINALS: (12/26/20):   OUT:  LB, Dennis Gardeck, (knee).   QUESTIONABLE:  RB, Chase Edmonds, (ankle, knee),   WR,  Larry Fitzgerald, (groin),   CB, Dre Kirkpatrick, (hamstring, calf),   TE,  Dre Kirkpatrick, (back),   TE, Darrell Daniels, (hamstring),    TE,  Maxx Williams, (ankle),   LB, Kyle Fitts (hamstring),   OL,  Justin Pugh, (calf),   S, Jalen Thompson (ankle) . CHARGERS: (12/25/20):   DE, Joey Bosa (concussion/shin) OUT! Sunday, Vs Broncos.   DE,  Joey Bosa, (shin, concussion),   DE, Uchenna Nwosu ,(knee); QUESTIONABLE:   WR,   Kennan Allen, (hamstring),   LB, Denzel Perryman, (back) CHIEFS: (12/25/20):  OUT:   RB, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, (ankle),    LB, Damien Wilson, (knee).   QUESTIONABLE:   WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring),   DE, Frank Clark (illness). . COLTS: (12/23/20):  QB, Phillip Rivers, (toe). will not practice, (just like every week since he incurred injury) . COWBOYS:  (12/23/20) :   RB,  Ezekial Elliott, (calf), limited to to participation in practice.   LB, Leighton Vander Esch, (high ankle sprain), and    NT, Antwuan Woods, (ankle),  won’t practice this week.  (12/26/20) :  OUT:   LB, Leighton Vander Esch,(ankle),    DT,  Antwaun Woods, (ankle),  S,  Xavier Woods, (ribs),  CB/S,  Rashard Robinson, (ankle);  (12/27/20):  RB,  Ezekial Elliott expected to play Vs Eagles. . DOLPHINS: (12/24/20):“Optimistic” QB, Derek Carr,  a GDD,(game day decision).    OUT:  G:  Solomon Kindley (knee, foot),   DE,  Shaq Lawson, (soulder).).  QUESTIONABLE:   OL  Ereck Flowers, (ankle),   TE Mike Gesicki,  (shoulder),   WR, Jakeem Grant,  (hamstring),  LB, Kyle Van Noy,  (hip) . EAGLES: (12/26/20):  OUT:   DE, Josh Sweat, (wrist),   TE, Richard Rodgers, (ankle), CB,   Kevon Seymour,  (knee);    QUESTIONABLE:   DT,   Fletcher Cox, (neck),    P, Cameron Johnston,  (concussion),   LB,  Duke Riley, (bicep) . FALCONS:  (12/26/20):      OUT: WR,  Julio Jones, (hamstring),    DB,  Darqueze Dennard (quad),   C, Alex Mack (concussion),   G,  James Carpenter (groin).   QUESTIONABLE:  S,  Ricardo Allen (concussion),  DT,   Marlon Davidson (knee),   WR,  Brandon Powell (foot) . FOOTBALL TEAM: (12/23/20): QB, Dwayne Haskins, stripped of team captaincy, and fined $40,000.oo, (COVID-19 protocol violation).    (12/25/20):    QB, Alex Smith (calf) stands a 50/50 chance of playing Sunday Vs Panthers.  (12/26/20):   OUT:   LB,  Thomas Davis, (knee);   DOUBTFUL:   WR,  Terry McLaurin,  (ankle); QUESTIONABLE:    RB,  Antonio Gibson,  (toe),     LB,  Kevin Pierre-Louis  (ankle),   QB,  Alex Smith (calf), (knee);   DOUBTFUL:   WR,  Terry McLaurin,  (ankle); QUESTIONABLE:    RB,  Antonio Gibson,  (toe),     LB,  Kevin Pierre-Louis  (ankle),  (12/28/20):  Waive QB Dwayne Haskins. . GIANTS:  (12/23/20), No decision yet about QB, Daniel Jones. (hamstring week13).      QB, Colt McCoy ready if Jones does not play. (12/26/20)   OUT:   WR,  Golden Tate (calf),    DB, Darnay Holmes (knee); QUESTIONABLE:   QB,  Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle),   LB,  Blake Martinez (ankle) . JAGUARS:  (12/23/20), RB, James Robinson, (ankle), will not practice. (12/23/20)  OUT: WR , Collin Johnson,  (hamstring), CB, Sidney Jones, (Achilles); QUESTIONABLE: RB,  James Robinson, (ankle) . JETS: (12/23/20),  DL, Quinnen Williams, (concussion and neck) on IR.  OUT for season.  (12/26/20)  DOUBTFUL:   CB, Javelin Guidry, (knee);   QUESTIONABLE: WR,  Jeff Smith (shoulder)  CB, Javelin Guidry is OUT,  (knee). . LIONS:  (12/24/20):   Interim HC Darrell Bevell will miss Saturday game Vs BUCCANEERS, (Close contact high-risk).  WR coach Robert Prince will be acting HC.  QB, coach Sean Ryan will call offensive plays.  HC, asst. Evan Rothstein will call defense.  Also missing will be DC, Cory Undlin,  DDL, coach Bo Davis, DB, coach Steve Gregory, and LB coach Ty McKenzie.   LB, Anthony Pittman on COVID-19/reserve. . PACKERS:  (12/24/20):   OUT:   S, Will Redmond, (concussion),   TE,  Jace Sternberger, (concussion, illness);   DOUBTFUL:   RB, Jamaal Williams, (quad),   … Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 16 NFL 12/25-27-28/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 15 NFL 12/17-19-20-21/2020

JETS: No longer winless beat Rams 23-20.  Downside; they are now tied with Jaguars for 1st overall draft pick.  Jags hold tie-breaker. PATRIOTS Eliminated from postseason contention for first time since 2008.  (Longest in NFL history.  Another record for the Patriots). SEAHAWKS: Clinch playoff spot. BILLS: Clinch 1st AFC East title since 1995. RAVENS: WR,  Dez Bryant catches 1st TD in over three years. LIONS:  Fired, Special Teams Coordinator Brayden Coombs (It has been hinted; all coaching positions will be changed). PANTHERS: Fire GM Marty Hurney. PACKERS: QB, Aaron Rodgers sets NFL record, becoming 1st QB to throw 40 TDs in 3 separate seasons NFL Discuss scheduling of 17th game next season.  No vote was taken. NFL RULE CHANGE:  (In reaction to Dez Bryant’s ouster minutes before KO).  “If a positive test or high-risk close contact designation comes after the deadline for submitting game day inactives, a club can activate a new player up to 30 minutes before KO.     Inactives are required 90 minutes before KO.    The team “must place the effected player on COVID-19/reserve list”; before it can active a player priorly on inactive list or elevate a player  . NFL notifies teams there will be no local playoff bubbles. 49’ERS:  C, Hroniss Grasu (knee), and  WR, Deebo Samuel, (hamstring), OUT.   CB, Emmanuel Mosley, (hamstring),   LB, Fred Warner (stringer), and  CB, K’Waun Williams (ankle), are Questionable.    QB,  Jimmy Garoppolo unlikely to play rest of season.  On IR since Nov 5,  (playoff outlook slight, no use in taking a chance on him getting hurt). BEARS:  “Questionable” Sunday Vs Vikings are:  TE Jimmy Graham, and  LB Khalil Mack   Jalon Johnson (shoulder),   LB  “Questionable” Sunday Vs Vikings   S, Deon Bush (foot),  LB, James Vaughters, (knee)    CB, Buster Skrine, (concussion).  OUT BENGALS:  DT Geno Atkins, on IR (right shoulder).  He will have surgery.     Moved DE Amani Bledsoe to active roster from COVID-19/reserve.   QB, Austin Ekeler,(knee), no practice.   QB Ryan Finley will take first reps. BILLS:  S, Jaquan Johnson, (ankle), will not play Saturday Vs Broncos.   TE, Lee Smith, (knee), Questionable.   WO, John Brown, still on IR BRONCOS: Cancel walk through when strength and conditioning coach Loren Landow tested COVID-19 positive.   Moved K, Taylor Russolino, and LB Josh Watson from practice squad.    G, Graham Glasgow (foot),  RB, Melvin Gordon, (shoulder),  RB Phillip Lindsay, (hip), and  S, Trey Marshall, (shin), listed (Questionable). BROWNS:  ) QB, Baker Mayfield makes NFL history on MNF.  Baker has thrown the longest pass on record.  The “HAIL MARY” pass was thrown from his own 40 yard line, and bounced of the goal.  Although it was an incomplete pass the throw covered a distance of over 70 yds.  OUT:   G, Wyatt Teller, (ankle).   QUESTIONABLE: TEs David Njoku, (knee). and Austin Hooper, (neck), and CBs Denzel Ward, (calf) and Kevin Johnson (groin),   TE: David Njoku, (knee)   But, Coach, Kevin Stefanski, expects Ward and Hooper to play    OUT:   S, Andrew Sendjo  suffered a concussion and is in protocol. Also out is     G, Wyatt Teller, (ankle) BUCCANEERS: Kicker Ryan Succop, Punter Bradley Pinion, and Long Snapper Zach Triner, placed on COVID-19/reserve.  The Bucs do not have backups on active roster  They do have Kicker Greg Joseph on the practice squad.  They have called in Punter Dustin Colquitt, Kicker Brett Maher, Long Snapper Garrison Sanborn for “visits”. RB Ronald Jones is scheduled to have a surgical procedure to have a pin placed in his fractured pinky finger on Tuesday.  LT,  Donovan Smith placed on COVID-19/reserve.  Will be unavailable for Falcons game.   UT, (Utility Tackle), Josh Wells, will fill in for Smith.  P, Bradley Pnion, K, Ryan Succop, and Long Snapper Zach Triner, Removed from COVID-19/reserve. COLTS: P, Rigoberto Sanchez, (16 days after tumor removal surgery), has chance to play Sunday Vs Texans.  DT, Deforest Buckner, (ankle),   OT Anthony Castonzo (knee), Questionable.   TE, Mo Alie-Cox, (knee),    CARDINALS: TE, Darrell Daniels, and DE Josh Mauro, return from IR.   PK, Mike Nugent moves up from practice squad.    QUESTIONABLE:    RB, Chase Edmonds, (ankle), and   CB, Dre Kickpatrick, (hamstring),  and    G, Justin Pugh, (calf).   OUT:  K, Zane Gonzalez, (back),   LB, Kylie Fitts, (hamstring),   DT, Jordan Phillips, (hamstring),    S, Jalen Thompson, (ankle).    OUT:  CHARGERS: Placed Safety Darwin James on COVID-19/reserve.  WRs, Keenan Allen, (hamstring), and Mike Williams, (back),  Game Time Decision TNF.  RB, Austin Ekeler, (quad) expected to play. CHIEFS: OUT: RB, Darwin Thompson, (illness),    LB, Damien Wilson, (knee).   DOUBTFUL:   T, Mike Remmers, (back, neck),    QUESTIONABLE:   T,  Eric Fisher, (back).     RB, Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a HIP/ANKLE injury Sunday.  Early expectations are, he will miss rest of regular season.  But, may have a chance to return for post-season games.  More will be known after Monday’s MRI.  COWBOYS: Owner Jerry Jones, confirms Coach Mike McCarthy will return as Coach next season.  CB, Deante Burton, (shoulder), OUT Sunday.  RB, Ezekiel Elliott and S, Xavier Woods (groin),  CB, Rashard Robinson, (knee) “questionable”. DOLPHINS: QUESTIONABLE.   WR,  DeVante Parker suffered hamstring strain status   TE, Mike Gesiki, Game time decision,  and WRs Jakeem Grant ,   LBs, Jerome Baker, (knee), Elando Roberts (chest), and Kyle Van Noy,(hip),   G,  Ereck Flowers, (ankle),    Vs Patriots, Sunday EAGLES: RT Jack Driscoll OUT for rest of season with MCL sprain.  CB, Darius Slay, still on concussion protocol.   CB, Avonte Maddox, (knee).   QUESTIONABLE:   S, Grayland Arnold, (hamstring),   DT, Malik Jackson, (concussion).  CB Darius Slay upgraded to Questionable.   FALCONS:  OUT:  WR, Julio Jones (hamstring )out for second week.  CBs, Ricardo Allen, (concussion), and Darqueze Dennard, (quadricep),   DT, Marlon Davidson, (knee).   QUESTIONABLE: are   G, James Carpenter, (groin),   T, Kaleb McGary , (not injury related) FOOTBALL TEAM: QB, Alex Smith (calf injury) needs rest and rehab. OUT.  QB, Dwayne Haskins, will Staer.  RB, Antonio Gibson, (toe injury), is “doubtful“.   RB, Lamar Miller has been signed as “insurance”.    OUT are,   G, Cole Holcomb, (concussion),   LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle).     GIANTS:  QB, Daniel Jones, (hamstring, ankle). “Questionable .    CB, James Bradbury, placed on COVID-19/reserve; high risk contact.  OUT Sunday.   TE, Kaden Smith, (knee) added to injury report… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 15 NFL 12/17-19-20-21/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020

2020 WalterPayton NFL Man of the Year nominees Team Nominee Arizona Cardinals Corey Peters Atlanta Falcons Steven Means Baltimore Ravens Bradley Bozeman Buffalo Bills Harrison Phillips Carolina Panthers Shaq Thompson Chicago Bears Jimmy Graham Cincinnati Bengals Geno Atkins Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett Dallas Cowboys Jaylon Smith Denver Broncos Justin Simmons Detroit Lions Trey Flowers Green Bay Packers Corey Linsley Houston Texans Michael Thomas Indianapolis Colts Jacoby Brissett Jacksonville Jaguars Josh Lambo Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce Las Vegas Raiders Alec Ingold Los Angeles Chargers Isaac Rochell Los Angeles Rams Andrew Whitworth Miami Dolphins Byron Jones Minnesota Vikings Eric Kendricks New England Patriots Devin McCourty New Orleans Saints Demario Davis New York Giants Dalvin Tomlinson New York Jets Pierre Desir Philadelphia Eagles Rodney McLeod Pittsburgh Steelers Vance McDonald San Francisco 49ers Arik Armstead Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Tennessee Titans Kevin Byard Washington Football Team Jonathan Allen Football Team: QB Alex Smith questionable after calf injury. CHIEFS CLINCH AFC WEST DIVISION TITLE. STEELERS CLINCH AFC NORTH PLAYOFF SPOT. PACKERS CLINCH NFC NORTH DIVISION TITLE. SAINTS CLINCH NFC SOUTH PLAYOFF SPOT. CHIEFS QB Patrick Mahomes TIES * NFL record Sunday against the Dolphins.  (Tie is with Cardinals’ Stoney Case for a 30-yard loss in 1997).  Mahomes.  The tied record was a 30 yd loss via SACK.  On 3rd and 12 on the Chiefs own 33 yd line,  Mahomes was chased back to their own 3 yd line to be sacked by Jerome Baker.  He also doubled his season interceptions.  The second INT doubled his season INTs.  He went on for a 3rd INT.     * The 30 yd sack IS the BIGGEST LOSS in NFL history that didn’t nvolve a fumble or an intentional safety.   (It would seem to follow; Jerome Baker share a RECORD for LONGEST SACK) (?) VIKINGS: Kicker‘ Dan Bailey missed four kicks, thus. leaving 10 points on the table. MARSHAWN LYNCH says he would return to NFL for only one reason.  Another Super Bowl Ring.  I was a huge fan of Lynch….until he turned his back on AMERICA, joining Colin Kapernick and his turncoats showing disrespect for the country which made them millionaires.  I respect their rights to do the dispicable things they did.  BUT I believe the action they took did more harm than good.  They should have chosen some way to express their feelings with HONOR, not DISHONORING our USA.  I  could never support him,  he has lost my respect.   PATRIOTS: 17 Years of 10 plus wins ended last night with the TNF loss to Rams.  BEARS: Temporarily closed facility,  Positive COVID-19.  LB  Khalil Mack (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday versus the Texans. BENGALS: Placed OT Jonah Williams (knee) on IR.  Williams will not need surgery.  They also activated cornerback Darius Phillips from IR  S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) and WR  Tamaurice William “Tee” Higgins (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday versus the Cowboys.   S Trayvon Henderson, WR  Stanley Morgan,  and DT Kahill McKenzie to the active roster. BILLS; Sign GM Brandon Beane through 2025.  LB Tyrel Dodson activaed from IR. Tyrel Dodson as been activated from the injured reserve list. BROWNS: TE Austin Hooper was added to the injury report wi.th a neck injury.   CB  Denzel Ward (calf) and WO KhaDarel Hodge have been ruled out BRONCOS: G Graham Glasgow (foot) is doubtful for Sunday against Panthers.  Waived RB  Jeremy Cox.  S Trey Marshall (shin) and WR Tyrie Cleveland (illness) have also been downgraded to OUT.   Activated LB  Tyrie Cleveland from IR.,  TE Troy Fumagalli and S  Alijah Holder from  practice squad to the active roster and elevated linebacker Josh Watson as a COVID-19 replacement. BUCCANEERS: CB Jamel Dean (groin) will be a game-time decision. He is listed as doubtful CARDINALS: DL Jordan Phillips to return from IR. WR DeAndre Hopkins,  (neck, and back) Questionable.  CB Johnathan Joseph (neck) on IR.  Downgraded kicker Johnathan Joseph to OUT for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants Elevated Mike Nugent from the practice squad. . TE Seth DeValve moved from practice squad to active roster. CHARGERS: LB Denzel Perryman is doubtful to play Sunday versus the Falcons. CHIEFS:  S Tyrann Mathieu is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. G Stefen Wisniewski and CB Chris Lammons, Moved to active roster. COLTS: Placed OT Le’Raven Clark on injured reserve.  OT  Anthony Castonzo (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Raiders.  Punter Ryan Allen and CTR Joey Hunt to active roster. Tackle Anthony Castonzo, listed as questionable with a knee injury.  Philip Rivers‘ turf toe injury is improving. Rivers is likely to need offseason surgery for the injury. COWBOYS: RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Bengals.  OT Cameron Erving (knee) was placed on injured reserve. Ezekiel Elliott expected to play Sunday. DOLPHINS:   G Ereck Flowers and rRB Salvon Ahmed will not play Sunday versus the Chiefs  LBs Elandon Roberts and Kyle Van Noy will be questionable. EAGLES:  Bench QB Carson Wentz.  ROOKIE Jalen Hurts to start against SAINTS.  OT Jason Peters OUT for season, (toe Surgery).   CB Kevon Seymour,  LB Rashad Smith and CB Jameson Houston to active roster.  Placed G Marcus Peters on IR.  FALCONS: WR Julio Jones will sit out this weeks game against Chargers. (Hamstring).  DB  T.J. Green and C Willie Wright to the active roster.   OL Kaleb McGary OUT. FOOTBALL TEAM: RB Antonio Gibson questionable to play against 49’ers this week.  Painful TURF TOE.  Backup TE Temarrick Hemingway suffered a dislocated wrist this past week against the Steelers and he will miss the rest of theseason. GIANTS:QB  Daniel Jones (hamstring) DB Darnay Holmes (knee), LB Blake Martinez (back) and OT Matt Peart (ankle) are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. DB Jarren Williams to active roster. JAGUAR:  TE Tyler Eifert (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday versus the Titans. JETS  Rookie RB Denzel Mims is currently away from the team dealing with a personal issue that could affect his statusJ for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.  S Ashtyn Davis, G Greg Van Roten, LB Jordan Jenkins and WR Denzel Mims have been ruled out for Sunday versus the Seahawks. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is questionable, and RB Frank Gore, who remains in… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 14 NFL 12/10-13-14/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 13 NFL 12/03-06-07-08/2020

RAVENS: QB Lamar Jackson  rushes for 94 yds.  RB Gus Edwards added 101 yds rushing, and RB J.K. Dobbins added 71 rushing yds in Tuesdsy’s victory over the Cowboys. FOOTBALL TEAM ENDS STEELERS UNDEFEATED SEASON 23-17.BILLS get 1st MNF WIN since 1999 BENGALS Safety SHAWN WILLIAMS and TITANS  TEAIR TART,  suspended 1 game.  For violations of UNNESSARY ROUGHNESS, and UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT.  Each one INTENTIONALLY STEPPED on an opposing player WILLIAMS stepped on the leg of DOLPHIN G SOLOMON KINDLEY as players were untangling themselves from a pile at the end of a play just before halftime.     TART stepped on the leg of  BROWNS  G  WYATT TELLER after he had knocked Tart into the backfield and away from a second-quarter play.      Each one will most likely file an appeal. PACKERS:  QB Aaron Rodgers 1st player in NFL history to throw 35 TDs in 5 different seasons.  Rodgers is in 7th place behind Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Phillip Rivers in CAREER TD passes PATRIOTS:  QB Cam Newton becomes FIRST QB in NFL history to have 4 games in a season with more than 1 RUSHING TD VETERAN KICKER RETIRES: 35 Year old Stephen Hauschka is retiring after 13 seasons. Began career with RAVENS (2008-2009).  Then moved to Broncos for 2010 season.  Hauschka is most know for his six season with the Seahawks.  He played in 2 Super Bowls with a win in 2014.  A very reliable KICKER makin 88.8% of 197 FG attempts with the Seahawks, and 95.1% of  extra point tries. He moved to play for the BILLS in 2017.  Successfully making 87.9% o  33 attempts. and scoring the only 3 points in their loss (10-3) in the wild card game with the Jaguars.  He became a JAGUAR in 2020 but was cut after an 0-2 showing.  Career wise he ended with a FG85.2%, an EP of 95.7%.  A career long FG of 58 yds.  and 1149 points scored FORMER RB: LaGarrette Blount officially retiring. Blount began his career as an undrafted free agent with the TITANS in 2010. But joined the BUCCANEERS, before the 2010 season.  He played the 2014 season with the STEELERS between 2 stints with the PATIROTS.  2017 saw with the EAGLES, and finished his career in 2018 playing for the LIONS   Blount last played in 2018.  He played with 6 different teams in his 9 year NFL career.  Spanning his nine-year career, Blount ran for 6,306 yards in and scored 56 touchdowns in the regular season. In eleven career playoff games, Blount totaled 600 yards and eleven TDs. RAVENS/STEELERS:  Pass Wednesday COVID-19 tests STEELERS, CHIEFS, SAINTS:  Can clinch playoff berths this week.  BEARS:  QUESTIONABLE: QB Nick Foles (hip), DT Akiem Hicks (hamstring), G Germain Ifedi (calf), T Charles Leno (toe), LB Khalil Mack (back), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), WR Allen Robinson (knee), LB James Vaughters (knee), LB Josh Woods (foot) BENGALS:  OUT: CB Tony Brown (hamstring), G Alex Redmond (concussion);   QUESTIONABLE: DT Christian Covington (illness), C B.J. Finney (back), LS Clark Harris (illness), CB Darius Phillips (illness), WR Mike Thomas (hamstring), DT Xavier Williams (back), S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) BRONCOS:  OUT: S Trey Marshall;   QUESTIONABLE: WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle), RB Phillip Lindsay (knee), LB Malik Reed (shin) BROWNS:   OUT: WR Khadarel Hodge (hamstring), WR Taywan Taylor (neck), CB Denzel Ward (calf);    QUESTIONABLE: C Nick Harris (ankle), DT Vincent Taylor (knee) CARDINALS:   OUT: S Jalen Thompson (ankle);  QUESTIONABLE: DT Angelo Blackson (illness), DT Rashard Lawrence (calf), S Charles Washington (groin) CHARGERS:  DOUBTFUL: LB Denzel Perryman (back); :  QUESTIONABLE RB Kalen Ballage (ankle), CB Casey Hayward Jr. (groin), DE Uchenna Nwosu (chest), WR Joe Reed. CHIEFS:  OUT: LB Dorian O’Daniel (ankle);  QUESTIONABLE: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness). COLTS: Acitvated DT DeForest Buckner from COVID-19 reserve list.  OUT: T Anthony Castonzo (knee), LB Bobby Okereke (ankle), P Rigoberto Sanchez (illness), S Khari Willis (back, quadricep);   QUESTIONABLE: T Chaz Green (back), TE Noah Togiai (knee). COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin on injured reserve; for at least 3 games. DOLPHINS: QB Tua Tagovailoa (left thumb injury), is EXPECTED TO START SUNDAY’S GAME AGAINST the Bengals.   DOUBTFUL: RB Salvon Ahmed (shoulder), RB DeAndre Washington (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: G Solomon Kindley (foot), WR Malcolm Perry (chest),  EAGLES:  OUT: S Rudy Ford (hamstring);  QUESTIONABLE: CB Darius Slay (calf) FALCONS:  WR Julio Jones (hamstring) and RB Todd Gurley (knee) questionable for Sunday’s game against Saints this week. WR Calvin Ridley missed Friday practice, with foot and ankle problems.  OUT: G James Carpenter (groin);  QUESTIONABLE: DE Dante Fowler (hamstring),  , CB Kendall Sheffield (illness) GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.   QUESTIONABLE: LB David Mayo (knee) JAGUARS: Jaguars:  OUT: LB Dakota Allen (hamstring), LB Kamalei Correa (hamstring), TE Ben Ellefson (knee), DT Davon Hamilton (knee), CB Sidney Jones (Achilles); QUESTIONABLE: WR Chris Conley (hip), T Jawaan Taylor (knee), S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) JETS:  FIRED: DC Greg Williams after questionable call which kept the team on its losing streak.  OUT: G Alex Lewis (not injury related);   QUESTIONABLE: G Pat Elflein (shoulder), T George Fant (knee, ankle LIONS:  OUT: WR Kenny Golladay (hip), DE Da’Shawn Hand (groin), CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder);   QUESTIONABLE: DE Austin Bryant (thigh), QB Matthew Stafford (right thumb), RB D’Andre Swift (illness), S Tracy Walker (not injury related) PACKERS:   OUT: C Corey Linsley (knee);   QUESTIONABLE: LB Krys Barnes (calf), RB Tyler Ervin (ribs), LB Za’Darius Smith (ankle). PATRIOTS:    QUESTIONABLE: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (groin), DL Adam Butler (shoulder), DL Byron Cowart (back), DB Kyle Dugger (toe), K Nick Folk (back), TE Ryan Izzo (hamstring, hand), CB J.C. Jackson (hip), FB Jakob Johnson (knee), G Shaq Mason (calf), QB Cam Newton (abdomen), WR Matthew Slater (knee), RB J.J. Taylor (quadricep). PANTHERS: Place 8 on COVID-19/reserve list.  They are WRs DJ Moore, and Curtis Samuels.  Others are, Derrick Brown, Zach Kerr, Shaq Thompson, Greg Little, Michael Palardy ,and practice squad receiver Ishmael Hyman RAIDERS: RB Josh Jacobs (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Jets.  OUT: S Johnathan Abram (knee), DT Maliek Collins (hamstring, ankle),  QUESTIONABLE: DT Maurice Hurst (ankle, calf), CB Isaiah Johnson (groin), CB Trayvon Mullen (illness) RAMS:   OUT: LB Terrell Lewis (knee); QUESTIONABLE:… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 13 NFL 12/03-06-07-08/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 12 11/26-29-30/2020

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TRIVIA: It isn’t often we see a team (Jets) 0-10; along with (Steelers) 10-0. This will be the first time since 2005 without a Thanksgiving day prime time game since 2005.  UPDATE: RAVENS/STEELERS GAME NOW TO BE PLAYED WEDNESDAY AT 20:00. BROWNS: Win Sunday guarantees 1st non-losing season since 2007. CHIEFS: WR Tyreek Hill has 203 receiving yds in 1st quarter.  Ends game with 269 yds. SEAHAWKS: WR DK Metcalf has CAREER HIGH  177 yds. on MNF COWBOYS: Strength and conditioning coach, Markus Paul, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning from team facility.  Died Wednesday at age 54.  Cause of death has not been determined at this time. NFL shuts down all team facilities Monday and Tuesday to help combat COVID-19 spread,  TEAMS playing Monday and Tuesday are exempt. NFL CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR WEEK 18 may become more real, as MORE COVID-19 cases show up in RAVENS camp.  Could be the RAVENS/Steelers delayed game not played.  Just have to wait and see.  Watch for game Sunday at 13:15.   MOVED ,(again),   THIS time to WEDNESDAY at 15:40.        49’ers will need to find a “new home”.  Effective Monday,  Santa Clara County has banned  “ALL CONTACT SPORTS”; from holding practices or games for the next 3 weeks. BEARS: QB Mitchell Trubisky to start against Packers, Sunday, as QB Nick Noles battles hip injury. BILLS: LG Cody Ford out for season Ford suffered a torn meniscus, and will require 3-4 months to rehab.    BRONCOS: Lose all 4 QBs to COVID-19, (Close Contact).  QBs; Drew Lock, Brett Rypien,  Blake Bortles, and Jeff Driskel.  Driskel tested positive Thursday.   The others were not wearing masks.  The Broncos most likely will bring up  practice squad WR  Kendall Hinton to fill the QB spot.  Hinton played QB for Wake Forest.  Also possible to play QB is 3rd string RB Royse Freeman.     QBS   Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles will be allowed to rejoin their teammates at practice Wednesday. BUCCANEERS: CTR A. Q. Shipley MAY  have suffered a career ending neck injury in the 4th quarter of MNF game against Rams. COLTS:  Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship named AFC Special Teams Player Of the Week.  Blankenship kicked the game winning field goal in the OT win against the Ravens.       Colts to play without RB Jonathan Taylor an CTR Ryan Keller,and  DT DeForest Buckner COVID-19/reserve list.  Also CB Isaiah Rodgers is “questionable”.  QB Phillip Rivers added to questionable list (Toe Injury).      PUNTER, Rigoberto Sanchez to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor. No word as to how much time he will miss. COWBOYS: OL Zack Martin and Cam Erving will miss multiple weeks with calf and knee injuries. DOLPHINS: Ryan Fitzpatrick likely starter against Jets; as Tua Tagovailoa, doubtful with injured thumb. RAVENS/STEELERS GAME MOVED TO SUNDAY 13:15. DUE TO COVID-19 ISSUES.  Game moved again!  This time to Tuesday night at 20:00. . Now moved to WENESDAY at 20:00.  THIS MAKES THE 5TH TIME SLOT FOR THIS GAME. Originally scheduled for 20:00 Thursday, then briefly moved to SUNDAY at 11:15, then moved to 13:15 Sunday;   THEN moved to TUESDAY at 20:00.  NOW to play WEDNESDAY at 20:20. EAGLES: RT Lane Johnson, out for the season with an Ankle Injury.    Backup QB Jalen Hurts to see increased playing time MNF against the Seahawks. FALCONS: WR Julio Jones not expected to play against Raiders. GIANTS: QB Daniel Jones suffered a hamstring injury in the 3rd quarter Sunday.  Will have MRI Monday.  Depending on seriousness, could miss some time. JAGUARS: Fire GM Dave Caldwell after 1–10 start.  (10 straight losses), JETS: QB Sam Darnold set to return, (from shoulder injury), this week against the Dolphins. LIONS:  Fire Head Coach, Matt Patricia, and GM Bob Quinn.  RB Deandre Swift out of Thursday’s game recovering from Concussion.     Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, a former Packers assistant, has been promoted to interim coach. PACKERS: CTR Corey Linsley to miss 3-6 weeks with sprained MCL in left knee. RAVENS: Seven players tested COVID-19 POSITIVE since Sunday night. They are; RBs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbin are not expected to play in Wednesday’s game. Pernell McPhee and Calais Campbell. OL Patrick Mekari.  CTR Matt Skura. QB Trace McSorley   The team also reported an unconfirmed number of COACHES and SUPPORT STAFF.   A staff member has been disciplined for conduct related to the outbreak. (SINCE SUNDAY !  Doesn’t it make you wonder (?),  We have to self quarantine for 14 days.  Yet these players will be allowed to play with less than 7 days !!  MORE !!! More cases show up.     QB Robert Griffin III, (RG3), to start Tuesday’s game. (Wednesday ?). STEELERS:  Fall victim a second time. Earlier this year they had to use their BYE week, early (4th week), because of TITANS COVID-19 problems.  Now they will be deprived of a PRIMETIME game because of RAVENS COVID-19 problems.       RB James Conner, and Special Teams Coach Danny Smith test COVID-19  positive TEXANS: To cut WR Kenny Stills.  They termed it as a, “mutual parting”.  It is said this will give Stills a chance to sign with a “CONTENDER”      WR Will Fuller suspended 6 games for violation of NFL Perfomance Enhancing Substance.  Fuller said he thought the PRESCRIBED DRUG, was allowed by the NFL.   Also given a 6 game suspension for drug violation is CB Bradley Roby. For those of you who are new here. This is  how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT).  The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game.  EXAMPLE:  Say this week we have 16 games.  The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1.   You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score.  We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER.  The tie… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 12 11/26-29-30/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 11 11/19-22-23/2020

  BEARS: Cordarrelle Patterson’s 2nd half opening kickoff  Monday was his   EIGHTH kickoff return for a touchdown, (104yds). Tied an NFL record shared by Leon Washington and Josh Cribbs Washington was Drafted 117th by the Jets ,in 2006. While there he recorded 4 kickoff returns. in 2010. He was traded to the Seahawks.  During his tenure there he added another 4 kickoff returns. and holds the record for most kickoff returns for both franchises.  Washington also played, (briefly in 2013),  for the Patriots. Followed by a stint with the Titans He is currently,  with the LIONS  as WCF minority coaching assistantship/offense and special teams coach. Josh Cribbs was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2005 by the Browns.  ribbs signed with the Raiders in 2013 on May 15, 2013, but due to a poor preseason was released in August. Cribbs was signed by the Jets in October, 2013. Cribbs suffered a shoulder injury in a Week 13 game Cribbs was signed by the Jets, In October 2013.  Cribbs suffered a shoulder injury in a Week 13 game  and was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2013.and was placed on injured reserve on December 3, 2013. Cribbs was signed by the Colts in November,2014.  May 1, 2015, the Colts released Cribbs.  He announced his retirement “as a Brown” in 2017 BENGALS: QB Joe Burrow diagnosed with TORN ACL. Further examination may show further damage.  BURROWS OUT FOR REST OF SEASON!  Torn ACL, MCL, and STRUCTURAL damage to his left knee.  Cincy finished week 11 with QB Ryan Finley, and plan to bring up QB Brandon Allen, from Practice Squad.  To replace Burrows. CARDINALS: 28 yr. old, WR DeAndre Hopkins, Set An NFL Record Thursday night against the Seahawks.  Hopkins became the “YOUNGEST PLAYER TO HAVE 700 CAREER RECEPTIONS”.  DL Corey Peters is out for the season with a KNEE NJURY.  While DL Jordon Phillips (who did not play last weekend) will miss the next 3 games due to HAMSTRING INJUY.   DL Michael Dogbe elevated from Practice Squad.  RB D.J. promoted to active squad.  Will return to Practice Squad after game. BROWNS; DE Myles Garrett placed on COVID/reserve list. They also released  a statement that an unnamed player tested COVID-19 positive. (The team hasn’t said if that player is Garrett.    RT Jack Conklin, and Kicker Cody Parkey are also on the CONVID/reserve list. BUT will be eligible Saturday if they test negative. COLTS: LB  E.J. Speed was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. RAVENS:  RBs Mark Ingram andJ.K. Dobbins tested COVID-19 positive, and won’t be available Thanksgiving night. DT Brandon Williams also placed on COVID-19/reserve list.  Expect to see Gus Edwards in the backfield against the Steelers TITANS: Release Punter Ryan Allen.  Allen punted eight times for an average of 50.5 yards per punt, with a long of 65 yards against the Bears in Week 9. JAGUARS: WR Keelan Cole, ,  became the first player in Jaguars history with a punt return TD and a receiving TD in the same game. He’s also the first Packers opponent with a punt-return TD and a receiving TD in a game against them. STEELERS: WR JuJU Smith-Schuster suffered an injured ankle when he stepped on a yellow flag thrown by the officials.  He IS expected to play Thursday.  SAINTS:  QB TAYSOM HILL TO START SUNDAY AGAINST THE FALCONS OVER JAMEIS WINSTON.  SEAHAWKS: QB Russell Wilson ties Peyton Manning with most TNF wins. (9).  Wilson is now 9-1 in TNF games.  TE Greg Olsen out about 2 months with “Ruptured Plantar Fascia” suffered TNF against the Cardinals.    CB Shaquill Griffen, RB Chris Carsen, CTR Ethan Pocic, and DE Darrell Taylor return to active roster. VIKINIGS: Place WR Adam Thielen on COVID-19/reserve list.  Not reported if he tested positive or was placed for close contact For those of you who are new here. This is  how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT).  The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game.  EXAMPLE:  Say this week we have 16 games.  The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1.   You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score.  We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER.  The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring  described above.  Or, the optional method.  A  negative score for missed games.  We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions.  EXAMPLE:   if you scored     1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have  1 pt. 1.  HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look;  My pick will be in bold Capital letters.  you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting.  I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday.  Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use.  Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL  FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. BYES: 49’ERS — BEARS — BILLS —  GIANTS (All Times EST)  GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE   HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THUR 11/19//20 20:20           1 FOX Cardinals (6-3) 21 @ SEAHAWKS (6-3) 28 7 7/7     SUNDAY 11/22/20 13:00 2 CBS Bengals (2-6) 9 @ FOOTBALL TEAM(2-7) 20 2 9/9 3 FOX Falcons 3-6) 9 @ SAINTS (7-2) 24 8 17/17 4 CBS STEELERS (9-0 27 @ Jaguars (1-8) 3 14 31/31 5 FOX Titans (6-3) 30 @ RAVENS  (6-3) 24 (OT) 10 31/21… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 11 11/19-22-23/2020

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 10 11/12-15-16/2020

I have to apologize again for server crashing.  We have now moved to our old server which we are sure will be more stable.  (We hope.) STEELERS move to 9-8.  First Time in FRANCHISE HISTORY ! Keeping up with this schedule is impossible.  Example originally listed Chargers/Dolphins game, with Jets on bye.  Then according to NFL Schedule, as of Thursday Morning was listed as Jets/Dolphins. With Chargers on bye week.  Come game day it is back to Chargers/Dolphins and Jets on bye.  OH MY!  Also Steelers Bengals was listed as 13:00 game.  Today playing at 16:05.   NFL HAS CONTINGENCY PLAN.  If, ‘MEANINGFUL”, regular season games are cancelled due to, COVID-19 issues,  will add 1 playoff team to each conference.  (Would not  involve reseeding),  Also, approved a proposal to reward teams for developing minority coaches and front office executives who become Head Coaches or General Managers.(As I understand it); by giving a “COMPENSATORY 3rd round pick in the following two drafts.   (Needs NFLPA approval) BROWNS: Baker Mayfield activated from COVID-19 Reserve list. Also activated from “Injured Reserve”, is star RB Nick Chubb.  Chubb will play against the Texans Sunday. BEARS: RB David Montgomery will miss MNF’s game against the Vikings due to a concusion suffered last week against the Titans. BILLS: CB Josh Norman, tests positive for COVID-19.  Will not play against Cardinals Sunday.  TE Tyler Kroft, CB Levi Wallace, and Safety, Dean Marlowe; identified as “close contact”, and placed on COVID-19 Reserve list. And will not travel to Arizona Sunday. PATRIOTS: Cam Newton suffering a sore neck, (limiting movement), after a hit by Jets safety, Ashtyn Davis, which was ruled UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS Monday Night.   There will be no fans in the home stadium, the rest of the season. PANTHERS: Coach Matt Rhule says Christian McCaffrey looks Pretty much out for this week. Will have to see about following week due to shoulder injury, suffered in Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.  He is getting a second opinion.  SAINTS: Drew Brews will be out for for a FEW WEEKS. Drew Brees revealed that he has multiple rib fractures on both sides of his chest and a collapsed lung on the right side. Injuries suffered over two WEEKS. SEAHAWKS: RBs Chris Carson, (foot injury), and Carlos Hyde (injured hamstring), will miss their 3rd straight game, after week 7.  DT Damon Harrison is activated to playing roster.  DT Bryan Mone placed on I/R list.  PR Benson Mayowa out for week 10. Activated DB Neiko Thorpe from IR.  STEELERS: Big Ben Roethlisberger expected to come off COVID-19 list and play against Bengals Sunday. TEXANS: Placed RB David Johnson and LB Dylan Cole on IR list for a minimum of 3 weeks. For those of you who are new here. This is  how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT).  The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game.  EXAMPLE:  Say this week we have 16 games.  The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1.   You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score.  We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER.  The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring  described above.  Or, the optional method.  A  negative score for missed games.  We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions.  EXAMPLE:   if you scored     1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have  1 pt. 1.  HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look;  My pick will be in bold Capital letters.  you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting.  I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday.  Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use.  Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL  FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. BYES:  JETS —CHIEFS — COWBOYS — FALCONS  (All Times EST) GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE   HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THUR 11/12//20 20:20           1 FOX Colts (5-3) 34 @ TITANS (6-2) 17 1 0/1     SUNDAY 11/15/18 13:00     3 FOX EAGLES (3-4-1) 17 @ Giants (2-7) 27 8 0/9 4 FOX Jaguars (1-7) 20 @ PACKERS (6=2) 24 14 14/5 5 FOX Football Team (2-6) 27 @ LIONS (3-5) 30 4 18/9 6 FOX Texans (2-6) 7 @ BROWNS (5-3) 10 7 25/16 7 FOX BUCCANEERS (6-3)   46 @ Panthers (3-6) 23 10 35/26 SUNDAY 11/15//20 16:05 8 CBS Chargers 2-6) 21 DOLPHINS (5-3) 29 6 41/32 9 CBS Broncos (3-5) 12 @ RAIDERS (5-3) 37 9 50/41 10 CBS Bills ()7-2 30 CARDINALS   (5-3) 32 5 55/46 SUNDAY 11/15//20 16:25 FOX Bengals    (2-5-3) 10 @ STEELERS(8-0) 36 11 66/57 11 FOX SEAHAWKS    (6-2) 16 @ Rams (5-3) 23 2 66/55 12 FOX 49’ers (4-5) 13 @ SAINTS (6-2) 27 13 78/68 SUNDAY 11/15//20 20:20 13 NBC RAVENS (6-2) 17 @ Patriots (3-5) 23 12 78/56 MONDAY 11/16//20 20:15 14 ESPN VIKINGS (3-5) 19 @ Bears (5-4) 13 3 82/59 78%/56% GAMES 9–5 64%/36% Possible Points 105 Tie Break (Total score Last Game) 45 Total 32 Points Off +13 Post Views: 74

NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 9 11/05-08-09/2020

All info was lost due to server crash.  Tried to put picks in as best I could remembe.  Know I was 9/5 on games For those of you who are new here. This is  how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT).  The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game.  EXAMPLE:  Say this week we have 16 games.  The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1.   You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score.  We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER.  The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring  described above.  Or, the optional method.  A  negative score for missed games.  We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions.  EXAMPLE:   if you scored     1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have  1 pt. 1.  HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look;  My pick will be in bold Capital letters.  you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting.  I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday.  Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use.  Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL  FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES:  BENGALS — BROWNS — EAGLES — RAMS (All Times EST ) GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE   HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THUR 11/05/20 20:20           1 FOX Packers (5-2) 34 @ 49’ERS (4-4) 17 /     SUNDAY 11/08/20 13:00 2 FOX Giants  (1-7) 23 @ FOOTBALL TEAM (2-6) 20 / 3 FOX Bears (5-3) 17 @ TITANS  (5-2) 24 / 4 CBS Lions (3-4) 20 @ VIKINGS  (5-2) 34 / 5 FOX Panthers 3-5) 31 @ CHIEFS  (7-1) 33 / 6 CBS Texans (1-6) 27 @ JAGUARS  (1-6) 25 / 7 CBS RAVENS(5-2) 24 @ Colts (5-2) 10 / 8 FOX SEAHAWKS (6-1) 34 @ Bills (6-2) 44 / 9 CBS Broncos (3-4) 27 @ Falcons  (2-6) 34 / SUNDAY 11/08/20 16:05 10 FOX Raiders(4 -3) @ Chargers   (2-5) / SUNDAY 11/08/20 16:25 11 CBS STEELERS ()–0) 24 @ Cowboys (2-6) 19 / 12 CBS Dolphns  (4-3) 34 @ Cardinals5-2) 31 / SUNDAY 11/08/20 20:20 13 NBC Saints (5-2) 38 @ BUCCANEERS (6-2) 3 / MONDAY 11/09/20 20:15 14 ESPN PATRIOTS (2-5) 30 @ Jets (0-8) 27 / GAMES 9/5 Points Possible 105 Tie Break (Total score Last Game) 45 Total 57 Points Off -12   Post Views: 81