Is Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary the greatest walk-off winner in NFL history? The NFL has had three walk-off winners is a row. The odds of that happening are pretty long, and they're astronomical when we think about the circumstances that led to them. The Denver Broncos trailed the 10-0 New England Patriots 21-7 in the fourth quarter last Sunday night and won in overtime on C.J. Anderson's … [Read more...]

Worse way to lose: Cleveland Browns’ Kick-6 or Detroit Lions’ Hail Mary? Their cities are separated by about a three-hour drive. The Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions have an almost cosmic connection of futility. And just this week, only four days separated two of the most incredible and gut-wrenching losses for each franchise as time expired. There might be no more savage, Browns-y loss … [Read more...]

Miracle in Motown: Packers stun Lions on Hail Mary, controversy The Detroit Lions have a new facepalm moment in their depressing recent history. Up 20 points on the Green Bay Packers and looking to be in fantastic shape to sweep their big brothers for the first time since 1991, the Lions lost on Thursday night in nearly improbable fashion. Aaron Rodgers, given new life from a shaky facemask … [Read more...]

Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 13 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em is geared toward redraft leagues but can also be used for setting DFS lineups, as these are the players I’ll likely be filling out my cash lineups with on Sunday. As is the case each week, I’m ignoring the Thursday night game.QUARTERBACKStart of the Week: Alex Smith at Raiders: This is a different Raiders team under … [Read more...]

Matchups: Silva's Week 13 Matchups 1:00PM ET GamesNY Jets @ NY GiantsThe game total on Jets-Giants is 45 points with Todd Bowles' club favored by two. Gang Green's team total is 23.5. Despite the pedestrian over-under, this game has sneaky shootout potential with Darrelle Revis (concussion) absent on one side and the Giants ranked 25th in Football Outsiders' pass-defense DVOA on the other. … [Read more...]

Roger Goodell thinks officials are 'extraordinary,' and he has a point The NFL has had some great stories this year. The Carolina Panthers' pursuit of perfection, Tom Brady's greatness, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman's emergence as a star, this whole Brock Osweiler thing with the Denver Broncos, 40-year-old Matt Hasselbeck's great relief job, and ... officiating.  A lot about officiating. … [Read more...]

Rex Ryan's crazy idea to get J.J. Watt to fall in the 2011 draft College players hear all sorts of questions and comments throughout the draft process, but perhaps there's  been only one coach who would give us the story J.J. Watt shared with Buffalo reporters on Wednesday: Rex Ryan. Chatting on a conference call in advance of the Houston Texans' game against the Bills on Sunday afternoon, … [Read more...]

Football Daily Dose: Dose: Chiefs Backfield Split? It’s Week 13 and we’re officially heading down the home stretch of the fantasy season. As you’re doing your own research, purveying your weekly start-or-sit decisions, and hopefully earning a first round bye in your league, be sure to check out Ray Summerlin's Waiver Wired for Week 13 adds plus Rich Hribar’s stat-filled Worksheet. Let’s hit … [Read more...]

NFLPA president wants Rams punished for Case Keenum concussion ordeal The NFL let everyone know where it really stands on the concussion issue with the Case Keenum ordeal. After Keenum, the St. Louis Rams quarterback, was somehow allowed to remain in a Nov. 22 game against the Baltimore Ravens with an obvious concussion, the NFL didn't seem to search too hard for answers. They didn't make a … [Read more...]

Panthers CB Josh Norman pretends to be a different movie character every Sunday Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman studies twice as much film as a typical NFL player. Not because he'll be looking for Saints tendencies any more than the next guy, but because the Defensive Player of the Year candidate has to pick which movie character he'll portray in New Orleans this week. That's … [Read more...]