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Sports Central
August 29, 2012
Adam Russell |
NFL Preseason Performance Rarely Translates With only one week left in the NFL preseason schedule, many fans are either hoping that their team's success will carry over into the regular season, while others are hoping their team's poor showing is just the preseason kinks being worked out.   |
Sports Central
March 15, 2005
Brad Oremland |
The Definition of Dynasty Dynastic football teams that covered a minimum of five seasons, had no more than one non-winning year, no more than six seasons without a championship appearance, and never went five consecutive seasons without a championship appearance. |
Sports Central
February 5, 2006
Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Greatest Losers The 10 greatest teams not to win a Super Bowl. |
Sports Central
July 9, 2013
Brad Oremland |
NFL 2013 Week 1 Odds It's July. Early July. The NFL preseason starts in around a month, and the regular season is about two months away. But sports betting is a huge industry, and some people can't wait to get started. |
Sports Central
December 30, 2008
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings The Tennessee Titans and the Dallas Cowboys slip in the ratings as the Baltimore Ravens climb into first place in the final week of the regular season. |
Sports Central
December 14, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings The Philadelphia Eagles outscore the New England Patriots for the top ranking this week, making it safe to say: Super Bowl XXXIX, Eagles over Colts! Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers are clawing their way to a playoff berth. |
Sports Central
June 5, 2012
Brad Oremland |
Great Teams and NFL Dynasties Below, however, are the results of my initial research in identifying great teams. I used a purely mathematical formula, a quick-and-dirty method that shouldn't be taken as anything other than a general guide. |
Salon.com
September 5, 2002
King Kaufman |
Any given Thursday It's time for the NFL to prove once again that having money doesn't mean a team can't still stink. Baseball, are you listening? |
Sports Central
July 26, 2012 |
Super Bowl Futures The NFL odds have been released. The schedules are out. Training camps are set to begin. When it comes down to it, which teams will be competing for the Super Bowl this coming season? |
Sports Central
July 25, 2004
Damian Greene |
New England Patriots: Dynasty or Die-Nasty? The rosters in the National Football League are on such an even playing field, that it's hard to predict who will win any game, much less a Super Bowl. |
Sports Central
December 28, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings Surprising Pro Bowl selections (and non-selections)... Strange calls in Monday night's St. Louis Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles game... And, the weekly rankings... |
Sports Central
November 7, 2007
Piet Van Leer |
The Top Five Overrated NFL Teams Some NFL teams attempt to fool us with a .500 or better record and have absolutely no business passing themselves off as legitimate playoff-contending teams. Here are the top five. |
Sports Central
January 28, 2009
Andrew Jones |
Owning Up to 2008 NFL Predictions One sports writer owns up to poor pre-season NFL predictions. |
Sports Central
December 6, 2003
Kevin Holtsberry |
How the Other Half Plays As the playoffs get closer and as the games gain in importance, NFL fans will be focused on the run for the Super Bowl. For just a moment, however, let's take a look at the other side of the equation. What is going on with the losers? |
Sports Central
January 6, 2006
Jeff Pohlmeyer |
Wildcard to Super Bowl: Playoffs Preview Or, how the Colts will greet and defeat the Bears in the Super Bowl. |
Sports Central
July 26, 2007
Brad Oremland |
Why No One Will Win Super Bowl XLII Many teams are hopeful -- and given the lack of top-level competition, that's appropriate -- but no one is dominant enough to actually win the big game. |
Sports Central
December 20, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings Colts' loss doesn't affect top ranking... Patriots push into second... Seahawks' Alexander as MVP?... Broncos poised for first-round bye... Bears better with Grossman?... Bucs scuttled by Pats... etc. |
Sports Central
July 28, 2011
Kevin Beane |
Realigning the NFL Using only geography as a criterion, here's how the NFL could realign its divisions. |
Sports Central
February 8, 2008
Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Greatest Dynasties Here's a look at 15 NFL teams that can be considered a dynasty. |
AskMen.com
Brandon Lang |
Football: Weekly Picks This weekend there are not games, so we are forced to wager our bets for the Superbowl. |
Sports Central
May 28, 2013
Brad Oremland |
Best Teams Not to Win the Super Bowl: AFC This is the first article in a two-part series, looking at every current NFL franchise and picking out its best team of the Super Bowl era that did not win a championship. This week, we'll start with the AFC. |
Sports Central
August 19, 2014
Brad Oremland |
NFL 2014 Week 1 Odds It's preseason. The real opener is still a few weeks away. But sports betting is a huge industry, and some people can't wait to get started. |
Sports Central
January 11, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Wildcard Weekend Roundup None of this year's wildcard teams have a great resume. Their combined record was 26-22, with an 11-13 mark down the stretch. These are second-tier teams, and they're going to have a rough time next weekend. |
Sports Central
December 9, 2003
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay all have good defenses this season, but I think New England's has to be the best of them all. |
Sports Central
November 30, 2005
Jeff Moore |
The NFL's Transition Years This NFL season is proving to be a transition year as some notable contenders may very well be on their way to pretender status instead of contender. |
Sports Central
December 27, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings Technically, Colts still lead power pack... Patriots won last four by double-digits... Pittsburgh Steelers peaking at the right time... Broncos undefeated at home... Giants have reason for pessimism... etc. |
Sports Central
September 7, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings The first Sports Central power rankings of the 2004 NFL season are topped by a team that will benefit heavily from stringent enforcement of the league's illegal contact rule. |
Sports Central
August 28, 2007
Seth Doria |
2007 NFL Predictions A look at the teams and players for the upcoming NFL season. Plus, a prediction about team records and the Super Bowl winner. |
Sports Central
January 20, 2006
Kevin Holtsberry |
NFL Playoff Thoughts and Observations Here is a little secret: it is hard to get into to the Super Bowl, let alone win! |
Sports Central
November 21, 2006
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 11 Power Rankings Chicago Bears still NFL's most dominant team ... Do the Indianapolis Colts have the resolve to be champions?... Baltimore Ravens the AFC Super Bowl favorites... San Diego Chargers playing "exciting football"... San Francisco 49ers have an outside shot at the playoffs... etc. |
Sports Central
September 30, 2003
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 4 Power Rankings Easily the biggest game of the season so far: Denver at Kansas City... Colts travel to Tampa on Monday night. That could be a Super Bowl preview... etc. |
Sports Central
October 5, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 4 Power Rankings No change in the top four rankings, and little elsewhere. But the Falcons, Steelers, Giants and Chargers showed significant forward progress, while the Ravens, Panthers, Packers and Titans dropped back a few notches. |
Sports Central
September 4, 2012
Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings Preseason predictions are intimidating. Since the NFL's expansion and realignment in 2002, a little less than half the playoff field from the previous year reaches the postseason again. |
Sports Central
October 1, 2007
Scott Shepherd |
Answering the NFC's FAQs Answers to some of the fans frequently asked questions for each team in the NFC. |
Sports Central
October 10, 2006
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 5 Power Rankings Good offense is nice, and good defense is nice, and good special teams are nice, but the best teams have all three. Here are this week's NFL power rankings. |
Sports Central
November 2, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 8 Power Rankings The Pittsburgh Steelers have won five in a row, and they're playing like the top team -- who they just happen to face this week. And those upstart Houston Texans have pushed themselves into the top-ten ranking. |
Sports Central
October 31, 2008
Sean Crowe |
Defense, Not Offense, Wins Championships That's why teams like the Cowboys, Broncos, Chargers, and Cardinals (among others) don't interest me this season. Meanwhile, the Titans, Steelers, Giants, and Bucs are far more intriguing come playoff time. |
Sports Central
January 2, 2007
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings A look at this week's rating of NFL teams. |
Sports Central
October 14, 2008
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 6 Power Rankings Some teams are getting a leap of faith or the benefit of the doubt in this week's rating of NFL teams. |
Sports Central
September 6, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings These power rankings are based on how the teams are ranked right now, not necessarily how they're going to finish. |
Sports Central
October 11, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 5 Power Rankings Bad luck is starting to pour in for some teams, and some preseason contenders are starting to look pretty beaten up. Injuries are starting to mount, and good teams are starting to distance themselves from the field. |
Sports Central
December 19, 2006
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings San Diego Chargers: How about a little love for special teams?... Baltimore Ravens boast the second-stingiest run defense in the NFL... Dallas Cowboys will be dangerous in the postseason, but will have a tough road to the Super Bowl... etc. |
Sports Central
November 12, 2007
Brad Oremland |
NFL 2007 Midseason Report Card The Patriots look unstoppable... The Colts' worry has to be injuries... Dallas Cowboys just below the Colts... Dolphins won't go 0-16... |
Sports Central
October 12, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 5 Power Rankings Check out the power rankings for week five in the NFL. |
Sports Central
February 6, 2010
Brad Oremland |
Domes and Homefield Advantage Four of the past six teams to reach the Super Bowl have been dome teams. |
Sports Central
April 21, 2011
Kevin Beane |
A Look at the 2011 NFL Schedule In spite of the looming labor issues that threaten the upcoming season, it's still difficult not to get excited about the release of the NFL schedule, just as I get excited every year. |
Sports Central
November 15, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 10 Power Rankings The Colts and Broncos stay at 1 and 2, respectively... Panthers gain... Steelers slip... Bengals and Bears starting to roar... Texans and 49ers still at 31 and 32... etc. |
Salon.com
September 2, 2000
Allen Barra |
3 yards and a cloud of baloney Defense doesn't win games. The run doesn't set up the pass. And other ways NFL commentators are full of it. |
Sports Central
October 15, 2005
Gary Geffen |
Soap Operas Run Rampant in AFC Here is my guess at what exactly is happening with five AFC teams: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Colts, and Ravens. |
Sports Central
November 22, 2005
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 11 Power Rankings Colts, Broncos and Seahawks hold their respective top positions... Panther offense is now all Steve Smith... Atlanta defense needs to pick it up... Detroit plays the spoiler... Houston wins dubious honor... etc. |
