Downgrading Dallas

“They are a complete wild card. They can be anything from 5-11 to 11-5. It all depends on health.” Of course, it depends on health. In a sport where a collective group of grown men share a singular objective of bringing another man to the ground, health is...

NFL Picks 2015: Super Bowl 50 Prediction

Originally Posted at XNSports If the National Football League proves anything year in and year out, it is that one team will almost certainly break every trend. In 2015, said team was clearly the Carolina Panthers. A proverbial thorn in the side of this column week...

NFL Picks 2015: Divisional Round Against the Spread Picks

Originally Posted at XNSports While the numbers behind Wild Card weekend hinted at a potentially historic result, the fact that it actually came to fruition is somewhat surprising. Entering the week, all four road teams were, at one point, the favorite in their...

NFL Picks 2015: Wild Card Round Against the Spread Picks

Originally Posted on XNSports The 2015 season’s Wild Card weekend features an abnormal set of circumstances — at least, regarding the spreads and expectations. All four road teams are now the favorites in their respective games — three opened as favorites, with Green...