Mark Sanchez is the new quarterback for Chip Kelly’s Philadelphia Eagles while starter Nick Foles is shelved with an injury. The 7-2 Eagles are chugging toward a NFL playoff spot on the back of their defense and special teams dominance. In part one of this series, Jake Vincent looks at the state of the Eagles…
Darren Sproles punt return for a Philadelphia Eagles touchdown against the Carolina Panthers helped lift his team to a 7-2 record. Special teams have been key for the Eagles, who are on a historic pace for touchdowns ‒ and for featured articles by Chuck Zodda ‒ who explores this play. In Philadelphia, special teams play…
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots passing attack. Mark Schofield has reviewed the film and breaks down how the innovative coverages, willingness to double-cover wide receivers, and struggles against tight ends form the basis of a game plan for Tom Brady.…
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots passing attack. Mark Schofield has reviewed the film and breaks down how the innovative coverages, willingness to double-cover wide receivers, and struggles against tight ends form the basis of a game plan for Tom Brady.…
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots in-form passing attack. Mark Schofield has reviewed the tape and breaks down how the innovative coverages, willingness to double-cover wide receivers, and struggles against tight ends form the basis of a game plan for Tom…
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots in-form passing attack. Mark Schofield has reviewed the tape and breaks down how the innovative coverages, willingness to double-cover wide receivers, and struggles against tight ends form the basis of a game plan for Tom…
The 5-4 Miami Dolphins host the 5-4 Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in a game with playoff implications. Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins look to avenge a NFL Week 2 loss to Sammy Watkins and the formidable Bills defensive line. Joshua Soden, FC’s resident Dolphins expert, previews the matchup. In what may be, without…
Andrew Luck and the 6-3 Indianapolis Colts welcome Tom Brady and the 7-2 New England Patriots to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday night. The Patriots are riding a five–game winning streak and both teams are coming off their Bye Week. It is time read the Colts numbers and see what the stats say about this…
Patrick Chung returns to New England after a season with the Philadelphia Eagles and has surprisingly claimed the starting strong safety role for the Patriots. The former second-round pick had been written off by fans and media alike, but his strong play is one of the reasons for New England’s strong pass defense. When the…
Playing quarterback in the NFL is never as easy as it looks. Alex Smith, once the #1 overall pick, spent his years in San Francisco as a disappointment, but since relocating to Kansas City he has rejuvenated his career. Taking a page out of his college playbook Sunday, Smith ran the read-option to perfection and…
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The NFL features plays every week that almost defy description – incredible displays of athleticism and awareness that leave fans in awe. Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers are lagging behind in their division race and needed a win at New Orleans and with the game on the line, Kaepernick delivered a tremendous throw…
The New England Patriots sit at 7-2 during their Bye Week, having won five in a row after a rocky 2-2 start. The primary culprit in that first month was the play of the offensive line and their inability to protect the quarterback. In this conclusion to a three-part midseason review, the question is answered:…
The New England Patriots sit at 7-2 during their Bye Week, having won five in a row after a rocky 2-2 start. The primary culprit in that first month was the play of the offensive line and their inability to protect the quarterback. Has New England fixed what’s in front of Tom Brady? In Part…
Punters are weird, weird people. Often employed as the holder for field goal and point-after attempts, they handle the ball more than most NFL players. So, when Brad Wing of the Pittsburgh Steelers bobbled the snap on a PAT attempt, it was nearly a disaster. But thanks to the inattentiveness of the Baltimore Ravens special…