When you have the NFL’s 32nd-ranked running game, you will inevitably face a lot of 3rd-and-long situations. And expectedly, throughout the NFC playoffs, the Giants have. But unexpectedly, New York has … MORE ►
Posted: January 17th, 2012
Divisional Anatomy: Vernon Davis’ Game Winner
It’s hard not to feel good for Alex Smith and Vernon Davis. They are two of the NFL’s model citizens and just enjoyed their finest moment as professionals.
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Posted: January 3rd, 2012
Anatomy of a Play: Week 17
Brian Baldinger breaks down Victor Cruz and the New York Giants offense.
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Posted: December 27th, 2011
Anatomy of a Play: Week 16
The Lions clinched their first playoff berth since 1999 in large part because of Matthew Stafford and the Detroit’s potent passing attack. Brian Baldinger breaks down why the Lions’ offense will be hard to handle … MORE ►
Posted: December 20th, 2011
Anatomy of a Play: Week 15
Brian Baldinger breaks down Saints gunslinger Drew Brees and his powerful air attack.
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Posted: December 6th, 2011
Anatomy of a Play: Week 13
Brian Baldinger analyzes the 49ers’ signature power-running game, which has led them to their first division title since 2002.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2011
Week 11 Anatomy of a Play: Kevin Smith Breaks Out
Brian Baldinger breaks down the first of Kevin Smith’s three touchdowns against the Panthers.
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Posted: October 25th, 2011
Anatomy of a Play: Ponder this…
Since 1962, the Minnesota Vikings have drafted three quarterbacks in the first round. Tommy Kramer in 1977, Daunte Culpepper in 1999, and Christian Ponder in 2011.
In 1979, Kramer was faced with the unenviable task … MORE ►
Posted: October 18th, 2011
Bengals Rookies Earning Their Stripes
After seven years of consistent playoff contention under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals were in danger of returning to Bungles status in 2011. They were coming off a 4-12 season, and had lost high-profile offensive starters … MORE ►
