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NFL

Chasing the Football Jackpot: The Story of Field Goal Kicking Contests

Walt6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

For many NFL fans, a conversion attempt after the blockbuster high of a touchdown being scored can feel a little anticlimactic. So too, a team having to revert to a pot-shot at goal after a failed drive upfield. But field goal kicking is, of course, an integral part of American Football, even though it…

Jadarian Price Strengthens Seahawks To Build On Super Bowl Glory

Walt6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 NFL draft in the most enviable position of any franchise. Fresh off their Super Bowl LX triumph, the Seahawks had already established themselves as the team to beat this season. Holding the final pick of the first round of the draft, Seattle could target long-term value over immediate…

NFL

It’s in the Margins Where NFL Games Are Won and Lost

Walt6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Most NFL games turn on small moments that are easy to miss at first glance; once you start spotting them, results seem less random and far more predictable week to week. Most NFL games look simple from the outside. A team gets ahead, another falls behind, and the final score tells the story. That…

How Defensive Coordinators Are Changing Modern Football

Walt6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

Modern football is often described through the language of offense. Quarterbacks get the headlines, wide receivers fill highlight reels, and play callers are praised for innovation the moment a new formation catches fire. Yet the deeper story of the sport has shifted in another direction. Across the league, defensive coordinators have become some…

NFL

The Numbers Behind the Game: How Advanced Analytics Improve Players’ Betting Success

Walt6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Today in sports, you cannot just trust your gut or be a big fan to win your bets all the time. The use of data has changed things and made betting more about thinking and proof. Numbers and stats were once tools only for the teams and experts. Now, anyone can use them. This…

Humor

Jerks of the Week – May 4, 2026

Walt6 months ago6 months ago017 mins

Jerk of the Week: Party in the Woods Fifteen years ago, a Jerks of the Week entry entitled “Party in the Woods” would have meant something completely different for me. My friends and I used to party quite often in those days, so much so that some Jerks of the Week readers told me that…

Freeagents

2026 NFL Free Agents: Safety

Walt6 months ago5 months ago09 mins

2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Ar'Darius Washington, S, Ravens. Age: 26. Signed with Giants (1 year) Ar’Darius Washington was elite in coverage in…

Freeagents

2026 NFL Free Agents: Kicker/Punter

Walt6 months ago5 months ago05 mins

2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Kickers 1. Riley Patterson, K, Dolphins. Age: 26. Re-signed with Dolphins Riley Patterson is coming off an excellent season,…

Freeagents

Top NFL Free Agents 2026

Walt6 months ago5 months ago082 mins

2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. George Pickens, WR, Cowboys. Age: 25. Franchised by Cowboys George Pickens is one of the most talented receivers…

Freeagents

2026 NFL Free Agents: Quarterback

Walt6 months ago5 months ago06 mins

2026 NFL Free Agency: The top 100(or more) unrestricted NFL free agents for 2026. Fullbacks, kickers and punters are excluded.Star rating is out of five.Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2026. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 1. Daniel Jones, QB, Colts. Age: 29. Re-signed with Colts (2 years, $88 million) Daniel Jones looked like an…