The New England Patriots lost a 42-27 game to the Kansas City Chiefs to open the NFL regular season on a night that was supposed to be a celebration for the Patriots. However, the Chiefs were able to play spoilers as they moved the ball down the field with ease – mainly due to the…
The NFL’s rules are designed to create parity with the draft and roster turnover through free agency. But don’t tell that to Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. As if you didn’t already know, the Patriots have had unprecedented success in the last two decades – winning five Super Bowls in that span. And…
There are all kinds of ways to play fantasy football, but in DFS, Sharona E is trying to wade through the strategies as she learns the ways of this game. Dear Diary: I pull up the results from Week 2 and, well, things didn’t go according to plan. But I’m not giving up! Nope, no quitters…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Nothing is worse than drafting your favorite wide receiver in your fantasy league only to see him go down with a season-ending injury. The one silver lining is that there may be a chance to get him cheap the following year, but will he be worth it? Doug Moore reveals who is worth it with his 2016…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play.Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Pleasecontact us with any terms…
Few tasks are harder in the NFL than diffusing Watt of the Houston Texans. The two-time defensive player of the year forces opposing offenses to devise game plans around him in an effort to contain his disruptive ways. Brian Filipiak says that teams know they need to use almost every tactic to have a chance at slowing…
How do NFL teams allocate resources? Dave Archibald has looked at the real price of contract extensions and draft picks on quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and offensive linemen. In this installment, he looks at how teams evaluate tight end investment. NFL teams employ tight ends on nearly every offensive play, but their role in the offense varies wildly from…
The New England Patriots have shredded two of the best punt coverage units in the NFL in back-to-back weeks, making the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts look pedestrian. Now, as they take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, an array of dazzling returns and special teams superstars could be poised to make a difference.…
Each week Inside The Pylon takes a look at the standout offensive plays from around the league in Reel Film Recap. In this Divisional Sunday edition, Mark Schofield keeps the football on the ground and examines the running games in both the Green Bay Packers win over the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts victory…
The 2015 NFL Playoffs roll on with a divisional round matchup between Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos and Andrew Luck’s Indianapolis Colts. The Colts at Broncos preview has what to look for on game day. The divisional round tilt between the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos offers a rematch of their Week 1 clash. In…
The 2015 NFL Playoffs kick off with a wild card round battle between division rivals as the Bengals face the Colts. The Cincinnati at Indianapolis preview has what to look for on gameday. The Matchup WHO: Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1 – #5 Seed) vs. Indianapolis Colts (11-5 – #4 Seed) WHEN: Sunday, January 4 – 1:05…
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…