After three games, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to have struggles on offense, and something needs to change to make this team watchable again. This offseason, the team attempted to address the offense by bringing in veteran free agents in an effort to improve the much-maligned offensive line. As for the quarterback position, they brought in... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Four
A month has passed in the college football world, and the cream is rising to the top. The blue-bloods of Alabama, Ohio State, and Georgia are still at the top, and Clemson is making their presence known once again this season. When it comes to draft prospects, there are a select few prospects that have... Continue Reading →
NFL Awards: Week Three Edition
Offensive Player of the Week- Lamar Jackson, QB Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson could’ve been my offensive player of the week last week, but Tua ripped that away from him by tossing the game-winner and his sixth touchdown. This week, Lamar left no doubt. While he didn’t put up a huge amount of passing yards (218),... Continue Reading →
NFL Snap Reactions (2022): Week Three
For all that happens in the NFL, you just can't keep up with everything. You shouldn't be expected to have to wade through all the muck of the NFL season to figure out what's really important. So, I've taken the liberty of doing that sifting work for you. This week had one big fantasy football... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Three
Three weeks gone in this still young, but ever-aging college football season. The picture of the NFL Draft isn't in focus yet, but the key players who have always been there are cementing themselves front and center in the camera shot. This week, we saw an especially dominating defensive performance, as well as some shifting... Continue Reading →
NFL Awards: Week Two Edition
Offensive Player of the Week- Tua Tagovailoa, QB Miami Dolphins Baltimore had Miami on the ropes in this one, with a 28-7 lead at halftime and a 35-14 lead heading into the final frame. Then, Tua became a man possessed leading the Dolphins to 28 fourth quarter points including tossing the game-winner to Jaylen Waddle... Continue Reading →
NFL Snap Reactions (2022): Week Two
For all that happens in the NFL, you just can't keep up with everything. You shouldn't be expected to have to wade through all the muck of the NFL season to figure out what's really important. So, I've taken the liberty of doing that sifting work for you. This week was a wild one around... Continue Reading →
2023 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Power Rankings: Week Two
We're two weeks down in college football, and already, some major upsets have taken place. Last week, Appalachian State walked into College Station and beat Texas A&M at home. Just before that, Marshall embarrassed the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Sun Belt? More like the Fun Belt. I'm not sure this has affected the No.... Continue Reading →
NFL Awards: Week One Edition
Offensive Player of the Week- Patrick Mahomes, QB Kansas City Chiefs Before the season began, there were questions about how the Chiefs offense would look after the departure of dynamic speedster Tyreek Hill to Miami. Those questions were answered, emphatically, by Mahomes against the Arizona Cardinals. The Kansas City quarterback completed 30/39 passes for 360... Continue Reading →
NFL Snap Reactions (2022): Week One
I'm retiring the Check-down Check-up's Confidence Index. Don't get me wrong, I love being long-winded and in-depth with my football analysis, but it's just not viable for today's gotta-have-it-now world. For all that happens in the NFL, you just can't keep up with everything. You shouldn't be expected to have to wade through all the... Continue Reading →