By : Mike Rifkin Monday night, the Washington Commanders ended the Philadelphia Eagles undefeated season hopes with a 32-21 win. Washington is now back to.500 and have now won four of their last five games, and their only loss was by a field goal to the Minnesota Vikings. This run has coincided since Taylor HeinickeContinue reading “Opening A Can Of Heinicke “
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
Statement Win
By: Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Vikings overcame a 17 point deficit and defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in Overtime. The win moves the Vikings to 8-1 on the season and was the biggest win in the Kirk Cousins era. Cousins was 30-50 for 357 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Dalvin Cook had 119Continue reading “Statement Win”
MLB Award Predictions
By : Mike Rifkin Yesterday the BBWAA announced all of the finalists for award winners for the 2022 season. With the announcement of the winners being announced next week. Here is how I would vote. American League MVP Candidates : Aaron Judge (Yankees), Yordan Alvarez (Astros), Shohei Ohtani (Angels). For me this would have beenContinue reading “MLB Award Predictions “
All In
By : Mike Rifkin Tuesday was the NFL Trade Deadline, and it was the most active trade deadline in history. One team pushed all of their chips to the middle of the table. The Miami Dolphins have gone all in and made the biggest splash at the deadline. The Dolphins acquired pass rusher Bradley ChubbContinue reading “All In”
What Could Have Been
By Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108. Donovan Mitchell, who the Knicks were rumored to be in on during the offseason had 38 points and 12 assists in Cleveland’s win. Mitchell is currently averaging 32.2 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 7.3 assists per game. Yes, itContinue reading “What Could Have Been”
Into The Lions Den
By : Mike Rifkin The Dolphins look to continue their winning ways, as they go to Detroit to play the Lions. Miami is coming off a 16-10 win over the Steelers on Sunday Night. In his return to the lineup Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was 21-35 for 261 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins offense inContinue reading “Into The Lions Den”
World Series Preview
By : Mike Rifkin On Friday, at Minute Maid Park Game One of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros will be played. The Phillies have not been to the World Series since 2009, haven’t won it since 2008. While the Astros have been in the World Series three of theContinue reading “World Series Preview “
The Last Stand
By : Mike Rifkin On Sunday the Green Bay Packers lost to the Washington Commanders 23-21, it is the Packers third consecutive loss putting their record at 3-4. Aaron Rodgers was 23-35 for 195 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. But this is not the same Packer offense that we have seen the past coupleContinue reading “The Last Stand”
Same Year, Same Story
By : Mike Rifkin On Saturday, the Houston Astros defeated the Seattle Mariners in game three of the ALDS resulting in a sweep. With the win the Astros have advanced to their MLB record sixth consecutive ALCS. For Baseball fans the Astros have been public enemy number one since their cheating scandal in 2017. TheContinue reading “Same Year, Same Story”
Heavyweight Battle(s)
By : Mike Rifkin Sunday’s NFL schedule there are two games that stand out from the rest. The Bills go to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in a rematch from their epic AFC Divisional playoff game. The other one is the Dallas Cowboys traveling to Philadelphia to play the Eagles in an NFC EastContinue reading “Heavyweight Battle(s) “