Michael Rifkin

RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE

by Mark Halpern Once a week, you can make a metaphor about a game being played. The Lions will face off against the Panthers Sunday in what should be another chance to show why they are Kings of the Jungle cats when they face a team’s 0-4 kittens. The Lions have had a great startContinue reading “RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE”

Giant Bounce Back

By Mike Rifkin One week after putting up 70 points, the Miami Dolphins gave up 48 to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills’ defense was the first to give the Dolphins issues, but they could still put up 20 points. Now the Dolphins return home to play the New York Giants, who have been struggling, andContinue reading “Giant Bounce Back”

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW

By Mark Halpern Few matchups in the NFL are considered legendary matchups. One of those matchups this Sunday is the Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers. No love is lost for these teams as they have faced off plenty during the regular season, but their matchups in the playoffs set this rivalry apartContinue reading “NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW “

THE KING OF THE DEN

BY MARK HALPERN The jungle, known as the NFC North, has a new leader. The Detroit Lions this past Thursday faced off with a Divisional Battle against the Packers. Once again this season, the Lions have proved it is not a joke, and everyone is starting to take notice of that 3-1 record. The LionsContinue reading “THE KING OF THE DEN”

NOTHING BLAND ABOUT THIS WIN

By Mark Halpern The Cowboys hosted the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium this past weekend. The Cowboys seasoned the Pats to 38-3, and Daron Bland proved to be the spice that this team needed in a big way. Bland, a second-year cornerback, came on the scene fast last year in Dan Quinn’s scheme, wasContinue reading “NOTHING BLAND ABOUT THIS WIN”

Week 4 Giants Vs Seahawks

By Jeff Knapp The Giants were at home with a sense that this game could either propel the team forward or expose them as a team that will leave the fans waiting for the 2024 draft. Well, after the o-line gave up 11 sacks, yes, ELEVEN SACKS, the defense forgot that tackling is allowed inContinue reading “Week 4 Giants Vs Seahawks”

COWBOYS NEED REDEMPTION

BY MARK HALPERN This Sunday at 4:25 p.m., the Dallas Cowboys will host the New England Patriots in Arlington, Texas. After last week’s debacle against the Cardinals, the Cowboys need the Defense to play like it did the first two weeks of the season. The Offense has to show what it’s capable of. On paper,Continue reading “COWBOYS NEED REDEMPTION”

Showdown Sunday

By Mike Rifkin The Dolphins take their undefeated record on the road to Buffalo to play division rival Bills. The Dolphins are coming off a 70-20 win over the Broncos last week, while the Bills are coming off a 37-3 thrashing over the Commanders. The two teams met three times last year, including the WildContinue reading “Showdown Sunday”

Brutal Blow

By Mike Rifkin It was announced on Thursday that Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy underwent back surgery and will miss the season’s first two months. Vasilevskiy is the best goalie in the World, and the one guy the Lightning could not afford to lose. Over the last five seasons, Vasilevskiy has a record ofContinue reading “Brutal Blow”

DIVISIONAL THROWDOWN

By Mark Halpern So, after the first three weeks in football, we got a prime-time nuclear explosion. The Detroit Lions are preparing for a Narnia-like battle between the Lions and the Packers. This new look for both teams will face off for the first two battles, becoming much more critical as the season draws on.Continue reading “DIVISIONAL THROWDOWN”