Author: Phil P

Last season, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the AFC on the way to a league-best 14-2 record, only to exit the playoffs at the hands of the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round. This season has been much more of a struggle for the Ravens, but heading into their final regular-season game, a chance at postseason… Continue reading Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview: Do the Playoffs Await for the Ravens?

The Pittsburgh Steelers (12-3) make the short trek to Northern Ohio to face the Cleveland Browns (10-5) in a crucial game for the Browns. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday at FirstEnergy Field, and CBS will televise the game. Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak and secured the AFC North division title with… Continue reading Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

A few weeks ago, it looked like the Chicago Bears would be sitting at home in January, watching seven other NFC teams in the postseason. Now, the Bears are in a position to be one of those seven teams, but there is the small matter of beating Green Bay at home on Sunday. The NFC… Continue reading Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears Preview: Can the Packers Clinch the NFC’s Top Seed?

A few weeks ago, it appeared that the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams would both be in the postseason. But going into their season-ending showdown on Sunday, there is a possibility that the winner will be in and the loser will head to an early vacation. One of Week 17’s most pivotal games kicks… Continue reading Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams Preview: Playoffs on the Line for NFC West Rivals

The 10-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face the 4-11 Atlanta Falcons in what has to feel like the most underwhelming way to end a regular season. In fact, between the Buccaneers already capturing a playoff berth, and the Atlanta Falcons not even in contention, it seems like there isn’t much to see here.… Continue reading Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Should be on Upset Alert Against the Atlanta Falcons

The 5-10 New York Giants are set to go up against the 6-9 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that could end up having some playoff implications. In fact, according to New York Times playoff simulator, the team that wins this game will sit with a 50/50 chance of making the playoffs. If nothing… Continue reading Why sports betters shouldn’t waste their time with the New York Giants this week

The Seattle Seahawks (11-4) face off with the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) in their last regular-season game of the 2020-21 season. A lot is at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday as a win against their fierce NFC West rivals will keep them in the running for the NFC conference top seed. The 49ers, on… Continue reading Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview

It is another high-stake game at the Bank of America Stadium when the Carolina Panthers welcome the New Orleans Saints for the 2020-21 NFL regular-season finale. The 11-4 Saints have one eye on the NFC top seed and hope that a win will be enough on Sunday. On the other hand, the 5-10 Carolina Panthers… Continue reading Saints vs. Panthers Betting Preview