American Football

Sunday’s Divisional Round playoff clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints will be a landmark encounter for several reasons. Not only is it the first time the NFC South Division rivals have met in the postseason, but it will also feature the oldest quarterback matchup in history as 43-year-old Tom Brady and […]

The theme of Saturday’s two Divisional Round playoff matches is likely to be whether a good defence can beat an excellent offence, and vice versa. For the first time in the postseason since Super Bowl XLVIII, the number one defence in the league squares off against the best offence when the Los Angeles Rams travel […]

Although Wildcard Weekend has come to an end, the American Football action continues with what could be the best game of them all to watch when Alabama Crimson Tide take on Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff National Championship in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The showcase match-up at the Hard Rock […]

The NFL wild card round wraps up on Sunday with three more games, including an all-AFC North showdown between bitter rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. The Browns are making their first appearance in the playoffs for 18 years but face an uphill battle to avoid being one-and-done in the postseason after being hit […]

The NFL’s biggest wild card weekend ever gets underway on Saturday with a triple-header of games, starting with the Buffalo Bills playing host to the Indianapolis Colts and wrapping up with Tampa Bay’s trip to Washington. Sandwiched in-between is a divisional showdown as the Los Angeles Rams head up the west coast to take on […]

The NFC East title is still up for grabs in what could be an entertaining battle, while seedings are still to be determined ahead of the playoffs. Chicago Bears occupy the seventh seed in the NFC, but Sunday’s opponents Green Bay Packers will be doing all they can to make life difficult. The Bears are […]

The 2021 Rose Bowl semi-finals take place on New Year’s Day and although there is a different feel about the NCAA spectacle, a top-notch contest is still expected between Alabama and Notre Dame. Friday’s contest marks the 107th edition of the Rose Bowl game, which was first won by Michigan back in 1902, and it […]

Having already clinched the AFC East title this season, the pressure is off the Buffalo Bills as they prepare to do battle with the New England Patriots on Monday. The Bills have finally stepped out of the Patriots’ shadow, winning their first crown since 1995. A win for Sean McDermott’s side will improve their position […]

Reigning Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs can secure a first-round bye and homefield advantage for the playoffs with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs have certainly shown no signs of a hangover from their triumph at Super Bowl LIV, as, with Patrick Mahomes once again pulling […]

There is no Thursday night football for fans to look forward to in the NFL this week, but there is still action to come on Christmas Day as the Minnesota Vikings travel to face the New Orleans Saints. Friday’s encounter should significantly impact the playoff picture with both teams needing a win as they try […]

NFL fans were treated to an absolute humdinger from the AFC North on Monday Night Football last week, sadly they will not be getting a second helping this time around. Baltimore and Cleveland served up a sensational shootout, combining for 89 points in what turned out to be a narrow 47-42 win for the Ravens, […]

Sunday’s meeting between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints has the potential to be a classic matchup, with one of the best offensive teams meeting one of the best defensive organisations. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs, are still arguably the best team in the NFL, while New Orleans are looking […]

The Raiders were hoping a move to Las Vegas might bring about a change of luck when it came to making the playoffs. The Silver and Black have qualified for the post-season just once in the last 17 years and face more playoff anguish if they can’t end their current slump. Three defeats from the […]

The Raiders were hoping a move to Las Vegas might bring about a change of luck when it came to making the playoffs. The Silver and Black have qualified for the post-season just once in the last 17 years and face more playoff anguish if they can’t end their current slump. Three defeats from the […]

Monday night will see the Baltimore Ravens look to do the double over the Cleveland Browns in the NFL this season. The Ravens romped to victory over Cleveland at the start of the campaign, and while it won’t be as easy this time around, Baltimore should be the ones celebrating come the end of the […]

The New Orleans Saints have looked unstoppable in recent weeks and head to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday on the back of a nine-match winning run. The Saints are on course to finish as the No.1 ranked side in the NFC with their defence having looked ferocious, while the offence has coped in the absence […]

Two teams who have seen their NFL playoffs hopes take a beating recently meet on Tuesday evening as the Baltimore Ravens host the Dallas Cowboys. Neither organisations have lived up to their pre-season hype having started the year as favourites to win their respective division. Instead, a wildcard playoff place is the best they can […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never before gone this long into a season without losing, despite having won six Super Bowl titles, but they have been finding ways to win this term even when not at their best. On the face of it, with homefield advantage, they have one of the easier games on their run-in […]

Before the 2020 NFL season got underway, the NFC West was tipped to be the most competitive division in football, and so far it hasn’t disappointed. Entering Week 13, all four teams still have a chance of making the playoffs. Table-toppers Seattle Seahawks welcome the New York Giants to CenturyLink Field and are heavy favourites […]