Greg Cosell's AFC championship preview: Broncos need to be sharper For each of the conference championship games this weekend, we'll take a look at what the film tells us about the key matchups on each side of the ball. Here are a few things to look for in the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos: Broncos offense vs. Patriots defense Peyton Manning has … [Read more...]

Broncos' Derek Wolfe on Patriots: 'I hate everything about them' There's a new chapter in the Denver Broncos' dislike for the New England Patriots in advance of the AFC championship game. Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe is the latest to chime in on the Patriots, after what Bill Belichick called a lot of "hot air" emanating out of Denver this week. Wolfe took a shot at the Patriots — … [Read more...]

Last Minute Decisions: Injury Report: AFC & NFC Title Saturday, January 23, 2016 The AFC and NFC Championship Games are upon us, and the Rotoworld crew has everything you need to cash in DFS this weekend. Graham Barfield tells you who to target in his Championship Round Tiers, the entire Rotoworld crew breaks down both games, and Evan Silva breaks down every matchup in his … [Read more...]

You're likely unprepared for this ridiculous Panthers hype video You've seen the matchups. You've considered the MVP quarterbacks. You've taken all football factors — home field, weather, injuries — into account when weighing Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers in the NFC championship game. Now sit back and enjoy the most sublimely insane element to this game. To any game anywhere. To … [Read more...]

Here's the only Tom Brady-Peyton Manning infographic you'll ever need Have you heard? Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will meet  on Sunday for the 17th time in their careers. Glad we could alert you to this little-known milestone. Yes, the Brady-Manning story might feel a bit stale now, but there’s a lot on the line in Sunday’s AFC championship game between Brady’s New England Patriots and … [Read more...]

NFL against the spread picks: Will favorites rule again? The playoffs have been unusual so far. All four road teams won in the wild-card round, for the first time in this playoff format. Then all four home teams won in the divisional round for the first time since 2004. The favorites have won seven games straight up. And even the one favorite that lost, the Washington Redskins, were … [Read more...]

Against the Spread: Conference Championship Picks Jeff finished 2-3 last weekend as he had winners on the Patriots and Cardinals/Packers under.  He came up short with the Seahawks, Cardinals and Steelers.  Jeff finished the week down 110 units.  Jeremy went 1-4 as he nailed the Seahawks/Panthers over, but came up empty with the Chiefs, Cardinals and Steelers.  Jeremy finished the week down 180 … [Read more...]

Matchups: AFC & NFC Title Game Matchups New England @ DenverPats-Broncos has a 44.5-point game total with visiting New England favored by three. The Patriots' team total is just below 24 in Denver. ... The limitations on and/or ineffectiveness of slot CB Chris Harris (shoulder) are a major concern for the Broncos' defense against the Patriots' inside-the-numbers passing game. Playing "with one … [Read more...]

Is Larry Fitzgerald one of the best postseason receivers ever? With one or two games left in his playoffs, Larry Fitzgerald is reaching some rare postseason air. Following his 176-yard performance in the Arizona Cardinals’ insane overtime win over the Green Bay Packers, Fitzgerald has amassed some of the best playoff receiving totals of all time. But first, let’s get one thing straight: No … [Read more...]

Which quarterback would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win? For a quarterback, Super Bowl wins are an absolute necessity when it comes to legacy. It's not necessarily fair or right, because so many factors outside a quarterback's control come into play. I wrote about 10 men who have shaped Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's legacy, and could have listed 100. But the fact is: Super Bowl wins … [Read more...]