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Week 18 NFL Betting Primer: Best Over/Under, Spread, Teaser and Prop Bets

Unfortunately, the last week of the year has arrived. On a brighter note, the column has produced nine straight over/under victories, so technically, we’re actually seeking a sweep of the second half of the season in totals. Soak it in as we enter the historic first-ever “Week 18. ” Read more…

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Taylor Heinicke’s time as the starter is likely coming to an end in Washington once the season wraps up

Taylor Heinicke’s fairy tale story might be coming to an end upon the close of this NFL season. It was a nice story last year in the playoffs when he gave Tom Brady and Tampa Bay a run for their money. But after an entire season of watching Heinicke under center for Washington, it’s clear […]

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Mike McCarthy should choose his words carefully

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy returned from his 10-day COVID-19 hiatus this week. And almost immediately upon returning, he said something that will assuredly become bulletin board material by the Washington Football Team in their upcoming NFC East showdown. Read more…

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When will these teams finally win and finally lose?

After three weeks, nearly everyone in the NFL has a win, and nearly everyone has a loss. There are just five winless teams remaining, and five undefeated teams keeping the 1972 Dolphins from their annual champagne toast. Read more…

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DeSean Jackson roasts Bucs en route to record-setting day

On Sunday, the Rams put a nice little whooping on Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers , 34-24. Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford may receive the bulk of his team’s praise for the particular win, but DeSean Jackson had a great game in his own right — and not only that, he set a record in […]

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We need some of what Tony Romo’s smoking

As the resident Dallas Cowboys fan at Deadspin, I’m as big a fan of Tony Romo as anyone. But Romo’s latest assertion finally has me questioning his judgment the way many fans did during his time as Cowboys quarterback. Read more…

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NFL RedZone Previews, Part 4: The Prime Time Players

The NFL’s television partners don’t necessarily take the best teams in the league for the most primetime games. They take the teams that are going to get the biggest audiences and make the networks the most money. Read more…