NFL Weekend Preview: Week 11

Craig Llewellyn NFL

Week 10 was one of the worst weeks of the 2024 season in terms of offensive output. Teams averaged 1.86 points per drive and threw interceptions at a 2.9% rate, both “good” for the second-worst weeks of the season. But while Week 11 can’t guarantee more explosive play on offense, it promises to be a fascinating week with several key …

NFL Weekend Preview: Week 10

Craig Llewellyn NFL

With nine of 18 weeks — and 138 of 272 games completed — the 2024 NFL regular season has edged past its halfway point with the Kansas City Chiefs still clinging the league’s last unbeaten record, having moved to 8-0 with a hard-fought overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. With the win, the Chiefs became …

NFL Weekend Preview: Week 9

Gridiron NFL

Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season was a riot of scoring, with 777 points scored across the 16 games. But the theme of the season, namely close games, continued, with 13 of the games within eight points heading into the fourth quarter. Through the first eight weeks of the season, 67 games have been decided by seven points or …

NFL Weekend Preview: Week 8

Gridiron

Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season sees all 32 teams in action, and all back on American soil with the London leg of the International Series in the books. A rarity in being a full house during bye weeks, there is also no shortage of fascinating matchups, with legends chasing history, historic powerhouses looking to kickstart their season and …

This Given Sunday: More surprises as Bo nixes Baker

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If Week 2 of the new NFL season didn’t provide enough surprises, Week 3 added to the haul as six teams — the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants — all earned their first win of the season, with two more — the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals — hoping to …

This Given Sunday: Carr mows down Cowboys

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Ahead of the Monday night matchup between Philadelphia and Atlanta — which, based on last week’s performances, may not be as close — 11 of the weekend’s NFL games were decided by one score, including four that featured a game-winning score in the final minute of regulation or in overtime. One that wasn’t featured two of the highest scoring teams …

Four-Day Weekend celebrates NFL kickoff

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The NFL is set to stage its biggest opening weekend ever, with four days of games and global events designed to engage fans worldwide. To excite fans for the start of the season, the NFL recently unveiled its season-long brand campaign for 2024, titled ‘This Is Football Country’. The campaign highlights the passion and community spirit that football cultivates, while …

NFL expands Global Markets Programme

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The National Football League has further expanded its Global Markets Programme, with four new clubs and five new markets set to participate in 2024, following approval from the International Committee at the league’s annual meeting in Orlando. First launched in 2022, the Global Markets Programme awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., …

“I knew Aaron would make a play”

Simon Clancy

This article originally appeared in Issue LXIX of Gridiron magazine – for individual editions or subscriptions, click HERE The Venice Beach boardwalk stretches for more than two miles. It’s packed full of street vendors and performers, skateboarders and dog walkers. On this morning, however, hours after the Los Angeles Rams held off the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI …

Dethroned?

Matthew Sherry NFL

This article originally appeared in Issue XXII of Gridiron magazine – for individual editions or subscriptions, click HERE The entourage tells its own story. Only Rob Gronkowski, with Papa Gronk acting as fullback up front and agent Drew Rosenhaus in behind him alongside an array of others, boasts a greater group of hangers-on as he storms around interview tables at …

From Superstore to Superstar

Craig Llewellyn NFL

This article, from Issue XXXIV of Gridiron magazine, originally appeared in 2017. For individual editions or subscriptions, click HERE   “Man, I wasn’t sure if this moment was ever going to come. People say Hollywood could not have written it better. Now, they don’t have a chance.”   Quite right. Of all the 310 men who’ve stood at the Pro …

The Pioneers

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On October 23, 1945, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed Jack Roosevelt Robinson to a contract with their top minor-league team, the Montreal Royals. After a racially-charged spring training with the Dodgers in Florida, Robinson made his Royals debut in a game at Jersey City, and went on to win the MVP award in the International League, as well as being a …

Draft Analysis 2020: NFC

Simon Clancy NFL

As the smoke clears on the first ever virtual NFL Player Selection Meeting, we grade each NFC team on the strength of their acquisitions. NFC EAST Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy got outstanding value all the way through this draft. CeeDee Lamb was just too good to pass up in R1, whilst Trevon Diggs and Reggie Robinson should …

Bye Bye Beard

Craig Llewellyn NFL

Eric Weddle has called time on his storied NFL career and, while receivers and ball carriers league-wide may breathe a little sigh of relief, all will mourn the loss of some of the game’s more celebrated face fuzz. Weddle decided that enough was enough after undergoing, remarkably, the first surgery in his decade-plus pro career, noting that the Rams defensive …

Gridiron Quiz – Super Bowl Sunday

Craig Llewellyn NFL

It was only the other night, but it was a late one…. how much do you recall of this year’s Super Bowl? Test yourself with the latest Gridiron Quiz, brought to you in association with Walkabout Bars… Just hit the link and play! For more quizzes, competitions and games, including our weekly Pick ‘Em contest, head over to the PLAY …

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Pick Six Video: Super Bowl LIII

Paolo Bandini NFL

All the way from Atlanta, Paolo brings you his final pick of the SkyBet Pick Six / Pick the Playoffs contest…. For regular video content from Paolo and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel

Pick Six: Super Bowl LIII

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The Super Bowl is upon us, and that means it’s time for our final SkyBet Pick Six/Pick The Playoffs column of 2018-19. It’s been an enjoyable first season for me here in a new home for this column at Gridiron, so I hope it has been for you too. We go into this final game with first place still up …

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Gridiron Predicts the Super Bowl…

Craig Llewellyn NFL, NFL Betting

Assorted members of the Gridiron Gang do their best to predict how Super Bowl LIII will play out, in association with RedZone.Bet’s £1million Predictor Challenge If you want to join the boys and have a go at the Predictor Challenge, simply: 1. Login or register your online account 2. Click ENTER NOW 3. Choose your answers ENTER http://bit.ly/RZ1Million For regular …

Gridiron Cheat Sheet: Super Bowl LIII

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This is it…. this is the BIG one! But where should you put your money? Let RedZone.Bet guide you… GAME ODDS Los Angeles Rams (+2) vs New England Patriots (-2) Both teams have a clean bill of health, although the Rams are reportedly dealing with some illness within the squad 38 members of the Patriots roster have played in a …

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Two-Minute Warning: Super Bowl (Rams Edition)

Josh Peacock NFL, NFL Betting

In the interests of fairness, Will and Josh return with their favourite LA Rams bets for Super Bowl LIII, in association with RedZone.Bet… For regular video content from Will, Josh and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel

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Two-Minute Warning: Super Bowl (Patriots Edition)

Will Gavin NFL, NFL Betting

Will and Josh reunite in Atlanta to bring you the very best New England Patriots wagers from RedZone.Bet… For regular video content from Will, Josh and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel

Gridiron Quiz – Super Bowl LIII

Craig Llewellyn NFL

And then there were two…. so we thought we’d test your knowledge of this year’s Super Bowl protagonists…. Test yourself with the latest Gridiron Quiz, brought to you in association with Walkabout Bars… Just hit the link and play! For more quizzes, competitions and games, including our weekly Pick ‘Em contest, head over to the PLAY section of the website

Greg the Leg

Paolo Bandini

Less than 24 hours after he kicked the Los Angeles Rams into Super Bowl LIII, Gridiron recalls its own meeting with Greg Zuerlein… Watching tape is a key part of every NFL player’s training regime. But there might be only one man in the whole league whose film study includes taking tips from Mel Gibson. “There’s a fight scene in …