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”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
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) “
Trying To Turn The Tide
By: Mike Rifkin The Miami Dolphins are looking to avoid a third straight loss when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Last week the Dolphins were down by two points to the Jets entering the fourth quarter, in the fourth quarter they were outscored 21-0 on their way to a 40-17 loss at MetlifeContinue reading “Trying To Turn The Tide”
Western Conference Predictions
By : Mike Rifkin The NHL season is upon us and here are my picks for the Western Conference. Central Avalanche – Alexandar Georgiev replaces Darcy Kuemper in goal. But the reigning champs are loaded. Minus Nazem Kadri this is the same team. Cale Makar, Nathan Mackinnon, Mikko Rantanen and company will still score aContinue reading “Western Conference Predictions”
Eastern Conference Predictions
By : Mike Rifkin With the NHL season upon us here is how I view the Eastern Conference Hurricanes – Yes I think Carolina repeats as division champions. Rod Brind’Amour is one of the best coaches in the league. They added Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty, Pacioretty will eventually come back from an injury, butContinue reading “Eastern Conference Predictions”
Max Disaster
By: Mike Rifkin The San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets 7-1 in game one of their Wild Card series. Mets ace Max Scherzer gave up four home runs in the loss. Scherzer went 4.2 innings giving up seven runs on seven hits and four strikeouts. For the second straight start Scherzer had aContinue reading “Max Disaster”
Mets Regular Season Recap
By : Mike Rifkin A lot of people are still down based on what happened with the Mets last weekend in Atlanta, but that has to change. The Mets are still playing in the Wild Card Round against the San Diego Padres. The Mets were 4-6 vs the Padres this season. Despite what transpired inContinue reading “Mets Regular Season Recap”