By : Mike Rifkin During Sunday night’s loss to the Eagles, Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game with a rib injury. In relief of Rodgers, former first round pick Jordan Love was 6-9 for 113 yards and a touchdown. Love connected with rookie Christian Watson on a 63 yard touchdown pass, giving Watson sixContinue reading “Pack To The Future”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
Goalie Interference
By : Mike Rifkin Prior to the 2015-16 season the NHL incorporated challenges (like the NFL ) for two specific plays offsides and Goaltender Interference. While both were interesting when they first came into play, now they come marred with controversy and fans questioning both. Offsides is pretty clear cut, but goalie interference is whereContinue reading “Goalie Interference”
49ers at Cardinals Preview
By : Mike Rifkin A NFC West clash will take place Monday night in Mexico City, as the 49ers take on the Cardinals for the first time this season. Last season the Cardinals swept the season series, the Cardinals have swept the 49ers three times since 2017 and head coach Kyle Shannahan is 3-7 againstContinue reading “49ers at Cardinals Preview”
Trying To Right The Ship
By : Mike Rifkin The New Orleans Saints host the defending Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. When the schedule came out most people would think that this is a game between two contenders in the NFC, instead this is a game between two teams who are barely hanging on to playoff contention.Continue reading “Trying To Right The Ship”
Opening A Can Of Heinicke
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 “
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”
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