By Kyle Soppe And then there were 12. We start the 2012 NFL playoffs with four games that should all be entertaining. The AFC games figure to be running and defense oriented while the NFC games look to be QB oriented, where the team with the ball last may win. Here's a quick preview of Saturday's and Sunday's games, and what each team has to do to … [Read more...] about Wild Card Weekend
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NFL Power Rankings
By Kyle Soppe Every team has played 14 games, and here are how I rank the NFL's 32 teams. The wild card battles are neck and neck, as is the division race in the NFC East. The final weeks will not lack drama, especially week 17 when divisional games dominate the NFL schedule. My preseason pick was Green Bay vs Baltimore in the 2012 Super Bowl. Who do you think will … [Read more...] about NFL Power Rankings
Pass Judgement On “Year of QB”
By Kyle Soppe We've been hearing that 2011-2012 is the “year of the quarterback” from various sport shows and analysts. We’ve seen ESPN specials based around this premise, and it is accurate to state that we are seeing the position played at an all time great level by a few select individuals. But I believe we are over generalizing due to the media exposure of Aaron Rodgers, … [Read more...] about Pass Judgement On “Year of QB”
O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinters on Blog Talk Radio By Kyle Soppe Two unbeaten teams remain in the NFL, and it figures to stay that way as both teams are home this week. Green Bay gets the Rams, and while they are off a bye week, they are simply less talented. The Lions face a tougher task in the 49ers, but the game being played at home is huge … [Read more...] about Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?