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
The Wild Can’t Scapegoat the NHL’s Playoff Format This Season
Christmas may be only a few weeks away, but the Minnesota Wild’s path to the playoffs is becoming clearer. Entering Wednesday night, the Wild were six points ahead of the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They also held a seven-point lead… … [Read more...] about The Wild Can’t Scapegoat the NHL’s Playoff Format This Season
T.J. Shannon’s Left-Hand Reliance Is Affecting His Offensive Output
Entering the season, many expected the Minnesota Timberwolves’ second-year wing Terrence Shannon Jr. to be a core rotation contributor off the bench. Shannon battled injuries throughout last season. However, his flashes in spot minutes during the regular season and in the conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder showed he’s capable of being an impact player. When the … [Read more...] about T.J. Shannon’s Left-Hand Reliance Is Affecting His Offensive Output
A Complete Look At All the Packers’ Playoff Percentages
It’s gut-check time with four weeks left in the NFL regular season, and the Green Bay Packers are the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The last four weeks could lead them in a hundred different directions, though. Let’s take a look at all the current playoff percentages for the Packers using the data from The Athletic, PlayoffStatus, and ESPN. After ripping off four straight wins and … [Read more...] about A Complete Look At All the Packers’ Playoff Percentages