Three things to watch for at the 2015 Hall of Fame Game - SI.com The last team to qualify for the playoffs after winning the Hall of Fame Game, the NFL's annual pre-season opener, were the Steelers in 2007. This Sunday night, Pittsburgh will be making its sixth appearance in the game and first since knocking off the Saints eight years ago. Minnesota's last trip to Canton, Ohio came back in 1997, … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings Free Pick and Betting Odds August 9, 2015
Betting Odds Point Spread: Minnesota -3.5 Total Line: 34.5 Some of us are dying for any kind of NFL action after waiting six months since Super Bowl 49 was played. This weekend is when we can get a taste of NFL betting and get our feet wet with some wagering on 2015 Hall of Fame Game. The 2015 Hall of Fame Game features the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Minnesota Vikings to be played on … [Read more...]
Ranking Georgia's toughest opponents – Red and Black
Ranking Georgia's toughest opponents - Red and Black Georgia is hoping for an unforgettable football season this fall. If the Bulldogs are going to make it a year to remember, it won’t happen without a good amount of luck. The Bulldogs have several games that look as though they could go either way. This is usually the case when you play in the Southeastern Conference, especially when you … [Read more...]
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game 2015: Vikings vs. Steelers Time and TV Schedule – Bleacher Report
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game 2015: Vikings vs. Steelers Time and TV Schedule - Bleacher Report Sang Tan/Associated Press Football Sundays are back, beginning with the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, a showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. Any football is good football in the minds of fans, but this matchup in particular is as good a pick as any for the … [Read more...]
Will Goodell face another media scrum in Canton? – NBCSports.com
Will Goodell face another media scrum in Canton? - NBCSports.com Last year, Commissioner Roger Goodell encountered a mob of reporters in Canton who wanted answers regarding the manner in which he handled the two-game suspension imposed on former Ravens running back Ray Rice. This year, Goodell has yet to answer questions regarding the manner in which he handed the appeal of the four-game … [Read more...]
Winston and Mariota's Hyped Sequel – Sports On Earth
Winston and Mariota's Hyped Sequel - Sports On Earth The NFL schedule-makers always have intriguing matchups strategically placed throughout the calendar. Week 1 alone includes three heated division-rivalry showcases, Gary Kubiak's first game against his former employer and, of course, the much-lauded Steelers-Patriots kickoff game. So it would be easy to overlook Titans vs. Buccaneers, a … [Read more...]
2015 AFC South Preview: Can Anyone Keep Up With the Indianapolis Colts? – numberFire
2015 AFC South Preview: Can Anyone Keep Up With the Indianapolis Colts? - numberFire Finding a franchise quarterback is the dream of every NFL organization. Stability at the most important position on the field often keeps you in playoff contention for a decade, something the Colts are very well aware of. For Indianapolis, the transition has been relatively seamless between Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
7 observations from Day 6 of Jets camp, as some actual tackling occurs – NJ.com
7 observations from Day 6 of Jets camp, as some actual tackling occurs - NJ.com FLORHAM PARK — The Jets are now officially one week into training camp. Last Wednesday, they reported to camp. This Wednesday, they held their sixth practice, and fourth in full pads. There's a long way to go before the Jets' determine their final 53-man roster — here's our first, best guess at it anyway — so as we've … [Read more...]
Nick Foles not concerned with Rams' OL chaos, which is old hand to him – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Nick Foles not concerned with Rams' OL chaos, which is old hand to him - Yahoo Sports (blog) EARTH CITY, Mo. — The St. Louis Rams are taking great pains to fix an offensive line that has required more than just a tuneup. Have you ever heard of a team spending five draft picks (including a supplemental choice, Isaiah Battle) in a single year at the position? Ever seen a team that is … [Read more...]
Jets 2015 Preview: Complete New York Guide for Preseason, Season – Bleacher Report
Jets 2015 Preview: Complete New York Guide for Preseason, Season - Bleacher Report Adam Hunger/Associated PressJets head coach Todd Bowles (left) and owner Woody Johnson are hoping for a quick turnaround in 2015. The New York Jets created a sonic boom with their high-speed, all-in approach to the 2015 offseason. With all the trades, free-agent signings and draft picks, the Jets completely … [Read more...]