We’ll update with more NFL and NBC numbers as we get them, as well as final ratings for Big Brother and The $100,00 Pyramid (see the chart below). Of course, tonight is also the debut of the 50th anniversary season of Monday Night Football. The commemoration will see the Houston Texans taking on the New Orleans Saints on ESPN in the opener and Denver at Oakland in the nightcap. … [Read more...] about Patriots’ Blowout Win In ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opener Delivers Almost Exact Same Viewership As 2018 – Update
Most comeback wins by a qb
HOW TO WIN $250,000 ON BUCS-SAINTS
I lean to the Bucs here getting the points, but I like New Orleans to pick up a victory in the showdown of ancient QBs. Tampa opened in some books +5, and money has poured in ever since, taking this all the way down to the key number of 3. There is no home-field advantage for the Saints. Bruce Arians and Sean Payton have teamed up for some high-scoring games; in their seven meetings, the over is 5-2. Trends aren’t predictive, but I found this interesting: Since 1970, teams that go 2-0 against a team are 14-7 in the third meeting. THE PICK: Saints by 1-2 points … [Read more...] about HOW TO WIN $250,000 ON BUCS-SAINTS
After three comebacks in 2019 postseason, Chiefs would love to play with a lead
“I mean, you understand what it takes. That’s the biggest thing,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “You know it’s not easy. You’ll have to put in a lot of work, but you can do it. Play to the best of our ability, and it’ll handle itself.” … [Read more...] about After three comebacks in 2019 postseason, Chiefs would love to play with a lead
Packers Knock Off Rams to Set Up Epic QB Matchup in NFC Championship Game
The Packers looked like a complete team, clicking in all phases of the game. Aaron Jones had 14 rushing attempts for 99 yards and a touchdown, including a big 60-yard run in the first half. Rodgers completed 22-of-35 passes for 288 yards and touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Allen Lazard. Rodgers also had a 1-yard scramble for a touchdown when he used a pump fake to send a defender leaping into the air, allowing Rodgers to scoot into the corner of the end zone. … [Read more...] about Packers Knock Off Rams to Set Up Epic QB Matchup in NFC Championship Game
West Brom’s hopes of a great escape boosted with hard-earned win over Wolves
“Wolves have struggled on set plays, we pointed that out to the players,” said Allardyce. “The advantage of a long throw is it’s as good as a corner. After the disappointment of conceding two sloppy goals, the comeback was excellent.” And to his evident delight, that was not the end of the recovery: moments later his side were awarded another penalty. Kamil Krosiki played Robinson who turned past Coady, only to be tripped without ceremony. Pereira’s second penalty was as perfect as his first. … [Read more...] about West Brom’s hopes of a great escape boosted with hard-earned win over Wolves
‘Sunday Night Football’ Opener Down From 2017 With 22.12M Viewers – Update
PREVIOUSLY, SEPT 10 AM: Facing a 17-0 halftime deficit against the Chicago Bears in the official Sunday Night Football kickoff to the new NFL season, last night was not a game the Green Bay Packers were supposed to win. But while Sunday’s early ratings for NBC are down from both 2017 and 2016, nobody seemed to inform Aaron Rodgers, who overcame a knee injury from earlier in the game to lead the host Packers to a simply amazing 24-23 victory. … [Read more...] about ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opener Down From 2017 With 22.12M Viewers – Update