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
Why Isn’t Zeev Buium Quarterbacking the Wild’s Power Play More Often?
Picture this: You’re on your couch, favorite cold-weather snacks and beverages before you. Your favorite hockey team, the Minnesota Wild, is on television. The other team has committed some injustice punishable by two minutes in the box. Huzzah! Time for an Xcel Energy Power Play! B… … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t Zeev Buium Quarterbacking the Wild’s Power Play More Often?
Mike Conley Is Everything To the Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert spoke about Mike Conley’s importance after shootaround on Saturday morning, before the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 109-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. “He connects all of us on and off the court,” Gobert said. “He’s giving himself away for the service of the team, and that mindset is contagious. … It’s been a blessing to –” Gobert paused for a second. “I always … [Read more...] about Mike Conley Is Everything To the Timberwolves
Keisean Nixon Had A Terrific Redemption Story Against Chicago
The Green Bay Packers’ defense was buzzing early on against the Chicago Bears. With nine minutes left to go in the first half, the Bears had just one total first down. Then all hell broke loose. In the span of five plays run, Keisean Nixon was tagged with two bone-headed penalties that helped spark Chicago’s drive. The end of the game was a redemption story that is fitting of … [Read more...] about Keisean Nixon Had A Terrific Redemption Story Against Chicago
Micah Parsons Has Outgrown What Offensive Linemen Can Legally Do To Stop Him
Football is a violent, physical sport built on collisions between giant men with rare, almost impossible athletic traits. But it’s also an imperfect game, from the players to the officials. Mistakes happen because the sport demands that officials track 22 players moving at full speed, with decisive moments unfolding in a fraction of a second. That constant chaos makes it easy … [Read more...] about Micah Parsons Has Outgrown What Offensive Linemen Can Legally Do To Stop Him