Category: NFL

15 Minute Blitz Episode 15

https://open.spotify.com/show/7FRSwrllknwemMVvghqlRQ

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-15-minute-blitz-230527724/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minute-blitz/id1775746291

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/23d6848d-e967-470e-b1f1-8996bd205feb/15-minute-blitz

NFL Week 18 Reaction

Cincinnati Bengals (9-8) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)

The Steelers offense looked terrible today and they have struggled the past 4 weeks. The Bengals are more than good enough to be in the playoffs and make a splash, so hopefully they end up getting there.

Buffalo Bills (13-4) @ New England Patriots (4-13)

*Sigh*

I was at the game this week and despite most Patriots fans rooting for the Bills, the Pats manage to pull out the win and now have the 4th puck instead of the 1st. Overall, it is not the biggest deal, as the Pats would have traded out anyway. It just would’ve been nice to get more picks then we would get for trading back from the 4th pick.

In shocking news, Mayo was fired right after the game. The fact that he was fired immediately shows they probably made up their mind a couple weeks ago. While I don’t think Mayo did a good job this year and he does not seem like a good coach, he also was dealt a tough hand. He replaced the greatest coach ever and took over a team that probably had the worst talent in the league. Looking forward, hopefully we get Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson.

For the game, Joe Milton looked great. I wonder if we could get some value for him in the trade market now. Worst case, we just have a solid backup QB.

Minnesota Vikings (14-3) @ Detroit Lions (15-2)

If the Lions play like this all playoffs, they should win the Super Bowl.

Game/Betting Pick Results

Game: 1-2 (44-21 This Season) (82-37 All-Time)

Spread: 2-1 (40-22-3) (79-36-4)

O/U: 1-2 (33-32) (62-56-1)

15 Minute Blitz

There will be no podcast this week. Happy New Year. Feel free to catch up on past episodes below.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7FRSwrllknwemMVvghqlRQ

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-15-minute-blitz-230527724/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minute-blitz/id1775746291

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/23d6848d-e967-470e-b1f1-8996bd205feb/15-minute-blitz

NFL Coach Firing Predictions

Black Monday is approaching. In addition to the three head coaches who have been fired, here are my predictions on the other non-interim coaches I think will be canned.

Doug Pederson – Jaguars

He and this team vastly underperformed. They have a lot of talent, but find themselves towards the bottom of the league. I think they look for new coach and fresh start.

Mike McCarthy – Cowboys

They have disappointed in the postseason the past couple seasons and this year was a big let down. They have played with a lot of fight to end the year, but I think they go their separate ways.

Brian Daboll – Giants

The Giants have moved off Daniel Jones and now probably want a fresh start. I don’t know if there is an available coach better than Daboll, but I think the Giants will move on.

NFL Week 17 Reaction

Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)

The Chiefs dominated despite missing some great players and once again captured the 1 Seed in the AFC.

The Steelers now fall to 2nd place in their division.

Baltimore Ravens (11-5) @ Houston Texans (9-7)

The Ravens find themselves in 1st place in the AFC North. The Texans are now locked in to be the 4 seed.

Lamar becomes the leading rusher all time by a QB at the age of 27. He’s truly one of the most unique and talented QBs we have ever seen.

Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) @ New England Patriots (3-13)

An absolute beat down. Herbert and the Chargers are a very good team, but it still sucks to get blown out.

Maye and Gonzo are dealing with concussions so we may not see them the remainder of the year.

Green Bay Packers (11-5) @ Minnesota Vikings (14-2)

Sam Darnold has just been insane this year. The Vikings could have 14 wins and be the 5 seed this year and not have a home playoff game. The NFC is wide open this year.

Detroit Lions (14-2) @ San Francisco 49ers (7-9)

The Lions outlast the Niners in a great shootout. Purdy played well, but continues to throw bad interceptions in critical moments.

The Lions now face the Vikings in a huge Week 18 matchup.

Game/Betting Pick Results

Game: 4-1 (43-19 This Season) (81-35 All-Time)

Spread: 4-1 (38-21-3) (77-35-4)

O/U: 3-2 (32-30) (61-54-1)