Nick Ferraro

By Nick Ferraro 1. Indianapolis Colts We’re five games into the season, and the Colts have a three-game lead in the division. 2. New York Giants The Raiders are a poor excuse for a professional football team. The Saints will be a major test for Big Blue. 3. New Orleans Saints There are no excuses… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Indianapolis Colts The Seahawks were little more than a speed bump for the Colts.  The additional good news is that they are 4-0, and their best defensive player hasn’t been on the field yet (Bob Sanders). 2. New York Giants Steve Smith just caught another pass on the Chief secondary.  This… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Indianapolis Colts That’s two straight road-wins for the Colts.  The defense showed up this time and played well in shutting down the Cardinals. 2. New York Giants The Giants dominated the Bucs in a fashion that is rarely seen in the NFL. 3. Baltimore Ravens The new high-octane Ravens are scoring… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Indianapolis Colts They still have some very serious issues on defense, but very few teams can take advantage enough to beat them. 2. New York Giants The Giants might be the most complete team in the league.  They are finding ways to get young receivers open, which was the only weakness… Read more

by Nick Ferraro 1. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers won on Thursday a lot like they did all year last year: Big Ben throwing and the defense giving up next to nothing.  Can they do it again without a running game? 2. New England Patriots That wasn’t exactly what the Pats had in mind for the… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Pittsburgh Steelers The champs head into the season in the top spot.  The defense will be ferocious again, and the running game will improve.  The only question facing Steel Town is this: do the sexual assault allegations against Big Ben derail the Steelers the way his motorcycle accident did a couple… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Transcript of Jets head coach Rex Ryan’s news conference after Saturday’s morning rookie minicamp practice: On if anyone jumped out at him from this morning’s practice… I spent some time with the offensive line today. Bill Callahan jumped out at me today [laughter]. What a great teacher he is. I… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Pittsburgh Steelers If the Steelers get 13 points, they win. 2.  Tennessee Titans The Titans can knock off the Steelers on Sunday and ensure that if they play again it will be in Tennessee. 3.  Indianapolis Colts The Colts are rolling toward the playoffs. 4.  Carolina Panthers Carolina has to like… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans The Titans regain the top spot after the Giants got upended by the Eagles.  There is little to play for now in Nashville, so the only interest is in how much the starters will play in the last three games and how to enter January on a roll. 2… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Giants How did the Browns beat this team? 2. Tennessee Titans Thanksgiving was an easy ride for the Titans.  It also gave them extra time off before the last four games of the year. 3. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers embarrassed the Patriots.  They were winning games ugly, but only… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Giants The Giants take over the top spot after handling another playoff-bound opponent on the road. 2. Tennessee Titans The Titans were beaten easily in their own backyard.  It was just their first loss, so panic shouldn’t set in, but there are adjustments to be made. 3.    Pittsburgh Steelers… Read more