News

New England Patriots football coach Bill Belichick celebrates his 62nd birthday today.

Black, Blue, and Ornery: committee of one

Good morning, folks, and welcome to Black, Blue, and Ornery, your daily serving of NFC North news for this Wednesday, April...

Analysis

Charles Sims will prove to be an NFL draft steal if he lives up to the Matt Forte comparisons.

2014 NFL Draft Prospects I love: middle and late rounds

The 2014 NFL draft is just a few weeks away.  I’ve found myself getting much more into draft preparation this year...

Game Previews

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will be vying to take home his second Lombardi Trophy in the same year he won his NFL-record fifth league MVP award.

Super Bowl XLVIII treats fans to battle of No. 1s

It’s not every year that NFL fans are treated to the Super Bowl match-up everyone was looking forward to before the...

Game Wrap-ups

The Denver Broncos let down the entire NFL universe yesterday in Super Bowl XVIII.

Super Bowl XLVIII proves defense still alive in NFL

By any measure, Super Bowl XLVIII was a disappointment. Fans of the Denver Broncos were subjected to the agony of watching...

Quick Hits

The play on the field reflected the frigid conditions at Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers went to the locker room down 10-13 to the San Francisco 49ers.

Green Bay Packers sputter to 10-13 deficit at half

For a defense predicated on stopping the run, Dom Capers’ defense sure can’t stop the run. That’s a big reason why...

Game Balls and Goats

Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk takes home the Week 6 Defensive Game Ball for an outstanding performance against the Baltimore Ravens.

Game Balls and Goats: A.J. Hawk sinks talons into Baltimore Ravens

And now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for! It’s time for the weekly NFC North and NFC South Game...

Power Rankings

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his beloved biceps are excited to be facing the Green Bay defense again.

WCS Week 17 Power Rankings: Bears too low : (

Proctologistics Dearest friends, It is with great sadness that I bring to you the final addition of this years WCS power...

Statistical Ratings

Quarterback Josh McCown was spectacular in Week 14, leading the Chicago Bears to a decisive victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

CQBR: Josh McCown towers over NFL in Week 14

The NFL rebounded in Week 14 to post one of the most amazing weekends of quarterback play we’ve seen in recent...

Weekly Picks

Do West Coast teams face a disadvantage when playing on the East Coast -- or have they simply not been good until lately?

Mad Chemist: East, west, home’s best

Much ado has been made about the plight of West Coast teams forced to travel out east for early games. Teams...

Nailed It!

Something's wrong...oh crap, I think I left my iron on!

Nailed It! 2013: The Pantheon closes its doors

The NFL season has finally come to a close. With the end of the season, that also means that the Pantheon...

Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson keyed an excellent day for the NFC North in the Water Cooler Sports NFC North on South Fantasy Football Challenge.

Receivers and backs lift NFC North over NFC South

Week 13 of the Water Cooler Sports NFC North on South Fantasy Football Challenge saw some great wide receiver and running...

Opinion

NFL Draft Football

Compensatory Picks, The Effect of the New CBA on the Draft, and Why Ted Thompson is Better than Your GM

Compensatory picks are one of the least understood aspects of the NFL. Perhaps that’s because the league doesn’t release their formula...

Gameday Grub

If you're in the mood for something thick, rich, and hearty, Chef Aaron Bowers' spare rib sauerbraten will hit the spot.

Gameday Grub: Prepare thy Sauerbraten

If where you live is anything like where I live, it’s official: The chill in the air means it’s fall, which...

Announcements

How much impact has running back Eddie Lacy had on the Green Bay Packers in 2013? Tune in to the Overtime show with Jeff Thurn to find out.

Rourke Decker on Overtime Show with Jeff Thurn, 3:20 p.m. CT

We’re finally a quarter of the way through the NFL regular season in the NFC North and NFC South. It’s time...