Nick Ferraro

By Nick Ferraro: A Look Around the NFL – Week Thirteen NFL Thoughts – Week Thirteen The Carolina Panthers miserable season is deserved as they were the ones who traded Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers. The rest of the league didn’t deserve that. McCaffrey will likely surpass his career high in rushing for a season… Read more

Here are the final preseason Top Ten power rankings: Green Bay Packers – No reason to downgrade the champs as they get multiple players back from injury. Pittsburgh Steelers – the Steelers had a quiet offseason compared to the last few years and should be a major player in the AFC race. New York Jets… Read more

1. New England Patriots The Pats are rolling over opponents with ease.  Every team with title aspirations is hoping quietly that someone else can take them out. 2. Baltimore Ravens This isn’t a typical Baltimore defense, but the Ravens should be able to force KC to throw it to win.  That will mean a ticket… Read more

1. New England Patriots The Pats have not been tested in several weeks.  They will be home for the playoffs and a heavy favorite to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. 2. Baltimore Ravens The Ravens have an outside chance at the division title, but will probably be locked in as the five seed… Read more

1. Atlanta Falcons The Monday night game against New Orleans is must-see-TV, but regardless of the outcome, the NFC playoffs will run through Atlanta where the dirty birds are 6-0 this season. 2. New England Patriots The Pats cruised a bit too much Sunday night with the Packers in town, but they are also cruising… Read more

1. Atlanta Falcons The Falcons came back for a road win against an underrated Bucs team.  They’ve been the league’s most consistent team all year. 2. New Orleans Saints The Saints found a way to win in Cincy.  They might find themselves as a twelve-win wild card team if the Falcons stay on track. 3… Read more

1. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers get the top spot in a season when nobody seems to want it.  The defense will keep this team from slipping too far. 2. Baltimore Ravens The Ravens handled a decent Dolphins team Sunday.  They haven’t really impressed us since week one at the Meadowlands.  Beating Pittsburgh without Big Ben… Read more

1. New York Jets This Sunday’s game had a lot more juice before Green Bay began to struggle.  It is still an opportunity for the Jets to beat a capable opponent. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers might have caught a break in Miami, but being in position to benefit from a break is a mark… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Jets The Jets got a road win against a motivated home team.  The running game produced when it needed to, and they got a game-winning drive behind Sanchez.  All are key pieces to a big post season run. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers got good production from their rusty… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Jets The Jets need to develop a killer instinct on offense.  Settling for field goals let the Vikings have a final possession for the win when they never should have been close. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers Big Ben will debut for the Steelers at home against the Browns.  That’s not… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Pittsburgh Steelers People were wondering if the Steelers could make it through Big Ben’s suspension.  They’re doing much more than just making it. 2. Indianapolis Colts The Colts defense is the issue as in most recent years.  The question, as usual, is can they be good enough to complement the offense… Read more