Another week, another stiff test against a top seed on a hot streak for the Green Bay Packers, who will try to win for just the second time ever in Denver against the high-flying Broncos, winners of 10 straight. Folks in the Mile High City appear to be a bit put out by the fact that their favorite team is a near field goal underdog at home. But in a battle of two top-flight … [Read more...] about Can the Pack Be Streak Busters Again?
Wild Acquire Quinn Hughes From Canucks In Shocking Blockbuster Trade
The Minnesota Wild have made the biggest trade in the NHL’s modern era. They have acquired world-class defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first and then multiple other sources confirmed with more details, the Wild have moved several key… … [Read more...] about Wild Acquire Quinn Hughes From Canucks In Shocking Blockbuster Trade
What Motivates The Timberwolves?
Motivation is the great equalizer in sports. You can have the talent, the pedigree, size, skill, or any advantage you can think of. Still, without the proper motivation, even the best player or team can fall to a motivated underdog on any given night. Team USA can beat the Soviets in the Miracle on Ice for good old Uncle Sam. Leicester City can win the Premier League in 2016, … [Read more...] about What Motivates The Timberwolves?
The Cowboys Highlight the Risk With Minnesota’s Darnold Gamble
The Minnesota Vikings made an aggressive move by not breaking the bank to retain Sam Darnold this past offseason. They believed they could build a contending roster around J.J. McCarthy, while thinking Darnold could only take the team so far in the playoffs. Losses in Week 18 and the Wild Card round last year were primary factors in the decision, which took the luster out of a … [Read more...] about The Cowboys Highlight the Risk With Minnesota’s Darnold Gamble
Christian Watson Has Always Been Green Bay’s Most Valuable Receiver
Matt LaFleur once said he wanted to vomit every time he got a question about who the Green Bay Packers’ No. 1 wide receiver was — and that’s a valid response. Green Bay believes in all of their guys; if they didn’t, they wouldn’t be on the roster. Still, it’s hard to overlook the tape, the numbers, and the data when determining who has been the most valuable wideout in the … [Read more...] about Christian Watson Has Always Been Green Bay’s Most Valuable Receiver