It’s happening. The day has finally come where the play calling in the NFL resembles my own play calling from back when I first started playing Madden. First and 10? Streak to the endzone. Second and four? Streak to the endzone. Third and short? Streak to the endzone. Okay, it might not be that drastic. But if it hasn’t been apparent in the past decade or so leading up to … [Read more...] about NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers
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Indianapolis Colts earn playoff berth with 20-13 win at Kansas City
The Indianapolis Colts, against nearly all preseason odds, have secured perhaps one of the most remarkable one-year turnarounds in NFL history. The Colts, who in 2011 endured a woeful 2-14 campaign and subsequently cleaned house to make way for No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck, clinched a Wild Card berth in the AFC playoffs Sunday with their 10th win of the 2012 season, a … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts earn playoff berth with 20-13 win at Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs take OL Jeff Allen from Illinois in 2nd round
Four Illinois Fighting Illini were drafted in the first rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft. All of them were taken ahead of anyone from Nebraska, Penn State, Ohio State or Michigan. Yes, Illinois had four while those four traditional powerhouses had a combined goose egg. Devon Still from PSU and Lavonte David from the Huskers were taken later in the second round. Former Illinois … [Read more...] about Kansas City Chiefs take OL Jeff Allen from Illinois in 2nd round
Kansas City Chiefs Bring the Packers Perfect World Crashing Down
The Kansas City Chiefs shocked the world with an impressive 19-14 win over the previously undefeated Green Bay Packers. Green Bay's 19 game winning streak came to a screeching halt with a lot of credit due to the' Chiefs defense who put forth an inspiring effort. Not only did the Packers receive their first L on the … [Read more...] about Kansas City Chiefs Bring the Packers Perfect World Crashing Down
K.C. Chiefs, not Bears Claim Kyle Orton, Josh McCown to Chicago
Multiple sources are reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs have claimed former Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton off of waivers. So it appears Captain Neckbeard, waived yesterday by Denver, will stay in the AFC West Division. Since the Chicago Bears missed out on Orton, they settled for Josh McCown, signing him for a one year deal. … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs, not Bears Claim Kyle Orton, Josh McCown to Chicago
Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
The previous weekend was a rather turbulent one for the Indianapolis Colts. It was capped, of course, with another loss, this one a 31-7 drubbing at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Depending on one's perspective, however, the loss might have been a blessing, as the Miami Dolphins, who until Sunday were the NFL's only other winless team, beat the Kansas City Chiefs … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
Indianapolis Colts Raise Many Questions in Blowing Lead against Kansas City
So much for the common perception that the Indianapolis Colts' defense is built to play with a lead. The Colts' stop unit surrendered 21 unanswered points after the team's offense established a 17-point lead, and Indy suffered a crushing 28-24 home loss Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now 0-5 for the first time since 1997 after blowing what might have been their best … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Raise Many Questions in Blowing Lead against Kansas City
Indianapolis Colts Eye First Win against Kansas City Chiefs
This might be as good a chance to get that first win of 2011 as the Indianapolis Colts might get in this second quarter of the NFL season. The Colts (0-4) welcome the similarly struggling Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) to Lucas Oil Stadium at 1 p.m. today in search of a victory that has eluded them thus far this season. There are several reasons why Indy can come out on top in … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Eye First Win against Kansas City Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence
So it's really going to be this way. The Indianapolis Colts really are struggling this mightily without Peyton Manning at quarterback, as evidenced in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the team's home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts, 0-2 for the first time since Manning's rookie season, lost 34-7 to Houston in Week 1, but the Texans had a much better … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence
Surprises from Week One in the NFL
Stadiums, bars, and couches were packed all over the country as fans paid tribute to their fallen heroes from ten years ago and enjoyed the first Sunday during the professional football season. Besides wagering, the one thing that makes the NFL so appealing is that it is unpredictable. In baseball, it is obvious that the Red Sox and Yankees will perennially compete for the … [Read more...] about Surprises from Week One in the NFL