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Tim Tebow's Mile High Miracle
NFL Ironically, it took a Thomas to quiet the Tebow doubters. The Denver Broncos pulled off a miraculous 29–23 overtime victory over the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers, thanks to a re...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tim Tebow

NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
NFL A quick preview of all four games on NFL Wild Card Weekend, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: Beng...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Ben Roethlisberger, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Matt Ryan, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tim Tebow

Colts' Jim Irsay Fires Bill Polian, Chris Polian
NFL When the once-proud Indianapolis Colts staggered to an 0–13 start this season, many assumed heads would roll this offseason. Most casual observers pointed to head coach Jim Caldwell, who had ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Bill Polian, Chris Polian, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jim Irsay, Peyton Manning

Matt Flynn Throws Six Touchdowns
NFL Matt Flynn, QB, Packers Step aside Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre and Bart Starr, there’s a new record-breaking quarterback in Titletown. A pending free agent, Flynn completed 31-of-44 passes for a...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Jared Allen, Jimmy Graham, Matt Flynn, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Ray Rice, Victor Cruz

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 17
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 17, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: J...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Cam Newton, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants, Ray Lewis, Rex Ryan, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

NFL Postseason Awards
NFL ‘Tis the season for year-end awards in the NFL. This year, there are more players deserving of recognition than trophies to hand out. These are the select few Athlon Sports believes to be award-w...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Arizona Cardinals, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jim Harbaugh, Matthew Stafford, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Patrick Peterson, San Francisco 49ers

Aaron Rodgers Wraps Up MVP
NFL Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers Rodgers likely tied a bow on this year’s MVP award during a 35–21 victory over the Bears on Christmas night. The 184th meeting of the NFL’s oldest rivals was the ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, David Akers, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots, Reggie Wayne, San Francisco 49ers

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 16
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 16, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: T...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

Tom Brady's Patriots Crush Tim Tebow's Broncos
NFL Tom Brady, QB, Patriots No amount of Tebowing could stop Brady and the Patriots during a 41–23 statement road win over the Broncos. The three-time Super Bowl champ completed 23-of-34 passes for...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Calvin Johnson, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, LeSean McCoy, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 15
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 15, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: J...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Denver Broncos, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady

Jason Pierre-Paul Dominates Dallas Cowboys
NFL Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, Giants The 6'5", 278-pound second-year end out of South Florida has drawn comparisons to the original “Freak,” Jevon Kearse; and JPP showed just what an unbelievable at...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Eli Manning, Jason Pierre-Paul, Matt Prater, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Rob Gronkowski, Terrell Suggs, Tim Tebow

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 14
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 14, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: B...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jason Garrett, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Rex Ryan, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, Tom Coughlin

Is Tim Tebow An MVP Candidate?
NFL No Tim Tebow for MVP? The Tebow hype machine has really taken it to the next level. Maybe Tim Terrific can be TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year? And hasn’t Superman done enough to garner N...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow

Marshawn Lynch Loves Skittles
NFL Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks “Beast Mode” was powered by Skittles on Thursday night, as Lynch totaled 22 carries for a season-high 148 yards and two TDs during a 31–14 win over the Eagles. ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Marshawn Lynch, New Orleans Saints, Ray Rice, Seattle Seahawks, Tim Tebow

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 13
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 13, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: E...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andy Dalton, Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Vince Young

Was Ndamukong Suh’s Two-Game Suspension Too Harsh?
NFL Yes Commissioner Roger Goodell was powerless when it came to punishing Detroit Lions mauler Ndamukong Suh, following his idiotic cheapshot, head-banging and stomping of Green Bay Packers guard ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Detroit Lions, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Ndamukong Suh, Roger Goodell

Drew Brees Dominates on Monday Night
NFL Drew Brees, QB, Saints Eli Manning’s New Orleans homecoming was spoiled by the Big Easy’s favorite quarterback. Brees completed 24-of-38 passes for 363 yards, four TDs and zero INTs, while sc...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Chris Johnson, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Suggs, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 12
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 12, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: 4...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady, Vince Young

Better Coach: Jim Harbaugh or John Harbaugh?
NFL John Harbaugh, Ravens Jack Harbaugh — a longtime college coach who won a Division I-AA national title at Western Kentucky in 2002 — has an NFL coaching tree that consists of his two sons, J...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh, San Francisco 49ers

Rob Gronkowski Flips On Monday Night
NFL Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots Tom Brady’s favorite target hauled in four catches for 96 yards and two memorable trips to the end zone — a 52-yard sprint down the sideline that put the 6'6", 26...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Matthew Stafford, New England Patriots, Ray Rice, Rob Gronkowski, Von Miller

Tim Tebow Will Probably Beat Tired Jets
NFL Tim Tebow’s Superman success collides with the wrath of Rex Ryan in a Thursday night fight between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets under the lights at Mile High. And this comical clash o...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Darrelle Revis, Denver Broncos, John Elway, John Fox, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Tim Tebow

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 11
NFL A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 11, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: C...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans

Mike Smith Made Right Call On Fourth Down
NFL Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith went for it rather than punt on 4th-and-Inches from his own 29-yard-line with 10:52 remaining in overtime against the NFC South division rival New Orleans Saints on...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Drew Brees, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, New Orleans Saints

Marshawn Lynch in Beast Mode vs. Ravens
NFL Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks “Beast Mode” was in full effect in Seattle, as the Hawks powered to a 22–17 victory over the Ravens. With Qwest Field’s “12th Man” rocking, Lynch rumbled ...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Arian Foster, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Larry Fitzgerald, Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Brady

Indianapolis Colts' First Win Will Be vs. Jaguars
NFL The Indianapolis Colts’ Super Bowl is this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars — roughly three months before Super Bowl XLVI kicks off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy. Sitting at 0–9, a...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Austin Collie, Curtis Painter, Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Saturday, Jim Caldwell, Reggie Wayne

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