Offseason projections for the NFL's Wild Card losers

Tue Jan 07 2020Scott Shapiro

Immediately after a team is eliminated from the playoffs it is time for the front office to think about what went wrong and how to fix it in the offseason. Here are Scott Shapiro's thoughts on what the four teams that lost in the Wild Card round will attempt to do to make a run at the Super Bowl next year.
The NHL's biggest bargain players

Tue Jan 07 2020Robert Criscola

NHL GMs are always looking to get “bang for their buck,” but who are the five biggest bargains in hockey? We break it down, highlighting players that are filling out the scoresheet on team-friendly deals while putting their clubs in playoff position.
The 5 greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time

Tue Jan 07 2020Dan Halverson

The NFL Playoffs are where legacies are made. Regular season excellence is admired, but postseason performances are adored. Let’s take a look at my five greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time.
AFC Divisional Round preview: Texans vs. Chiefs

Tue Jan 07 2020Marty V

Hold onto your hats, as the Houston Texans will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Arrowhead Stadium. BetAmerica columnist Marty V has crunched the numbers and has a full preview of this eagerly anticipated AFC Divisional game.
Tom Brady's future is up in the air after unceremonious Wild Card exit

Tue Jan 07 2020TwinSpires Staff

Every week we sit down with BetAmerica Extra columnists Ashley Anderson, James Scully and Scott Shapiro to discuss the latest news from around the NFL. This week they weigh in on Tom Brady's future in New England, The Bill's offseason plans, and whether Mike McCarthy can guide the Cowboys to the Super Bowl. 
Deshaun Watson can carry the Houston Texans on his back

Mon Jan 06 2020Ashley Anderson

The first round of the 2019 playoffs kicked off in electrifying fashion, with two overtime nail-biters, three road team victories, and the possible end to a dynasty. Here are four takeaways from Wild Card weekend as we look ahead to the Divisional round on Saturday.

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Deshaun Watson has emerged as the NFL's latest playoff hero

Mon Jan 06 2020Nick Roush

Every NFL Sunday there are players who capture and break hearts across America. BetAmerica’s weekly Heroes and Villains feature highlights the players who made and lost money for NFL bettors.
Vikings’ Super Bowl odds slashed after upset win over Saints

Mon Jan 06 2020Robert Criscola

The Vikings went into New Orleans eight-point underdogs and pulled off a dramatic 26-20 upset in overtime against the Saints on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota, the sixth seed in the NFC, went into the postseason with +3300 odds to win the Super Bowl but is now just +1400 with eight teams remaining in Super Bowl contention.
The hidden weaknesses of every Super Bowl contender

Mon Jan 06 2020Dan Halverson

With only eight teams left in the NFL postseason, the cream has most certainly risen to the top. Only the best teams remain, but this is still football, so no team is perfect. Let’s take a look at the flies floating in the cream. That is, each remaining team’s weakness, as we head to the second round.
5 game props to bet on NFL Wild Card Weekend

Fri Jan 03 2020Ashley Anderson

The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday, when defending the champion New England Patriots host the sixth-seeded Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills hit the road to take on the Houston Texans. To add to the excitement of Wild Card weekend, here are five prop bets to consider.
3 reasons you shouldn't bet against the New England Patriots

Fri Jan 03 2020Cam Tucker

With what seems to be their new annual tradition of losing to the Miami Dolphins out of the way, the New England Patriots turn their attention to the NFL Wild Card Weekend and a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Last year, Patriots receiver Julian Edelman told doubters to “bet against us.” Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t do that.
Scott Shapiro's NFC Wild Card preview and picks

Fri Jan 03 2020Scott Shapiro

The Sunday portion of the Wild Card round features a pair of NFC tussles, after what is hopefully a duo of thrilling AFC playoff games to start the 2020 NFL action.
Scully’s NFC Wild Card preview and picks

Fri Jan 03 2020James Scully

Who will advance (and cover) this weekend in the NFC Wild Card games? BetAmerica analyst James Scully has you covered!