Football Bytes

What We've Learned Before the NFL’s Conference Championships

Let's break down some odds and numbers ahead of football’s Final Four.

Jan 20 •

Only One NFL Divisional Playoff Matchup Has Ever Been As Good As Bills-Ravens

And only eight Super Bowls have, too, for that matter.

Jan 15 •

The NFL's Playoff Favorites Are Even Scarier Now

Most of the dark-horse teams who could have pulled upsets (by the numbers) got knocked out this weekend.

Jan 13 •

Which Dark-Horse NFL Playoff Team Can Crash the Favorites' Super Bowl Party?

Let's make the case for teams NOT named the Lions, Bills, Ravens, Eagles and Chiefs.

Jan 9 •

Who’s Got the Best Chance to Win Super Bowl LIX?

Let's forecast the 2024-25 NFL playoffs based on three different prediction models.

Jan 6 •

It's the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles, Lions (and Maybe Vikings) Versus the Field

Five teams currently own more than 75 percent of the Super Bowl probability.

Dec 18, 2024 •

UNC Football Has Untapped Potential. Can Bill Belichick Help Them Achieve It?

With the GOAT NFL coach reportedly taking over the Tar Heels, he would inherit a football program that probably has room to grow.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Who Has the Easiest — And Hardest — Paths in the College Football Playoff?

Another look at how seedings affected each team's chances to advance (and win the National Championship).

Dec 11, 2024 •

Who’s Got the Best Shot to Win the College Football Playoff?

And who benefited from the seed-based bracket format? Plus, ranking the CFP QBs.

Dec 9, 2024 •

Sterling Sharpe Belongs in Canton

The former Green Bay Packers great — and current Hall of Fame finalist — is one of the most underrated receivers in NFL history.

Dec 5, 2024 •

The 12-Team College Football Playoff Could Hardly Have Asked for a Better Debut Season

Despite a season of upheaval, the selection process may come together (relatively) smoothly for the College Football Playoff committee.

Dec 3, 2024 •

Football Bytes: Saquon Barkley is Defying RB Gravity

Plus, a check-in on the state of New York football.

Nov 27, 2024 •

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