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1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1): Tight end Travis Kelce made the Pro Bowl, as usual, and is in a position to become the first tight end ever to the lead the NFL in receiving yardage. Kelce is currently in second place with 1,318 yards, just six yards behind DeAndre Hopkins of the Cardinals. Next: -10.5 vs Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Dec. 27 – O/U: 53.5 (ATS: 7-7 – O/U: 7-7) 2. Green Bay Packers (11-3): With a little help, the Packers could clinch homefield advantage throughout the NFC playoffs this wee...
The coronavirus has disrupted high school sports like the Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald creates havoc in an opponent's backfield. Every month good and bad information comes out of the CIF offices regarding the state of high school sports in California. Although no sports have been played Culver City continues to post winning records when it comes to winning scholarships. The highly ranked football program is not the only Centaur sport that is producing highly rated student-athletes. Every...
The Los Angeles Rams will ring in the 2021 New Year with a battle for their playoff lives against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium this Sunday, 1:25 p.m., January 3. Adding to the drama, the game will feature Rams backup quarterback John Wolford making his NFL debut. Jared Goff, the team's starting quarterback for the past 4 1/2 years has been temporarily sidelined due to a broken thumb suffered during Sunday's 20-9 Division title loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Wolford's start is the...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (14-1): Tight end Travis Kelce broke the NFL record for single season receiving yards by a tight end Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. The record of 1,377 yards was previously set by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle last season. Kelce now has 1,416 yards on the season and has a chance to become the first tight end to lead the NFL in receiving yardage. Next: -3.5 vs Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Jan. 3 – O/U: 44 (ATS: 7-8 – O/U: 7-8) 2. Green Bay Packers (12-3): T...
The Rams have come to that fork in the road. If they beat Arizona on Sunday or if the Chicago Bears loose to the Green Bay Packers the Rams are in the playoffs as a wild card team. If they lose and Chicago wins, they are out. The game against Arizona will start at 1:25 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The Rams will have to win the game without starting quarterback Jared Goff. He will miss the game after breaking his thumb against the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday during their 20-9 defeat. This...
The coronavirus has disrupted high school sports like the Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald creates havoc in an opponent's backfield. Every month good and bad information comes out of the CIF offices regarding the state of high school sports in California. Although no sports have been played Culver City continues to post winning records when it comes to winning scholarships. The highly ranked football program is not the only Centaur sport that is producing highly rated student-athletes. Every...
There have been only four NFL teams to record winless seasons during the Super Bowl era starting in 1966. The 2017 Cleveland Browns (0-16) were the last team to accomplish that feat, joining the 2008 Detroit Lions (0-16), the 1982 Baltimore Colts (0-8, shortened season due to strike), and the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-14). The 2020 New York Jets (1-13), 17-point underdogs, averted that club membership by defeating the title-contending Los Angeles Rams, 23-20, last Sunday afternoon at SoFi...
LAFC's remarkable and tense 3-1 victory over Club America was the club's biggest win in its short but successful three-year history. And fittingly, team captain Carlos Vela was the catalyst and executioner in the 2020 Concacaf Champions League Semifinals contest played out in Exploria Stadium, Orlando, Florida, Saturday, December 19. Los Angeles Football Club will be the first MLS team to win the tournament if they beat Tigres UANL this Tuesday, December 22. Bradley: "Getting to a Final is so...
"I think Carlos has set a fantastic tone for everybody," said LAFC head coach Bob Bradley about team captain and forward Carlos Vela during Friday's virtual online media conference. "He's our leader. He brings us so much experience and personality. And we know for sure when we play the big Mexican teams, he has extra motivation." Los Angeles Football Club is MLS's remaining hope to capture the 2020 Concacaf Champions League title and the very first to win the trophy since the current format...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1): The Chiefs have won their fifth consecutive AFC West title and appear to be in the driver's seat for a first-round bye in the playoffs, which would mean their only road trip after this weekend's game would be in Tampa Bay in February to play in the Super Bowl. Next: -3 at New Orleans Saints - Sun, Dec. 20 – O/U: 51.5 (ATS: 6-7 – O/U: 6-7) 2. Green Bay Packers (10-3): If the Packers win their final three games, they have homefield advantage in the playoffs and the...
Focus and concentration. Winners of four of their last five games and in virtual first place in the NFC West, the 9-4 Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay are preparing to ensure that this Sunday's contest at SoFi Stadium against the winless 0-13 New York Jets won't be a trap game. An expected win will improve the team's record to 2-2 against AFC East opponents this season after disposing the New England Patriots, 24-3, at home last Thursday night. "Hey, are we in the playoffs yet?" The...
Since 2017, the Los Angeles Rams under head coach Sean McVay have been ready, responsive and resilient in games following a regular season loss. Sunday’s win 38-28 win over Division rival Arizona Cardinals improved the team’s record with McVay to 14-4 after suffering a defeat the week before. The victory vaulted the Rams into the virtual lead in the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks, both with 8-4 records with four games remaining this season. But there’s very little time to savor as the Rams...
The show must go on. There will be no fans at the Rose Bowl because of the coronavirus when UCLA will host USC in their annual football but the excitement that surrounds the game will evident. The Trojans are 4-0 and the Bruins are 3-2. If the Trojans win, they will be champions of the Pac-12 South Division which means they will play the winner of the North for the overall conference championship. If UCLA wins it will give UCLA head coach Chip Kelly his first winning season in three years at UCL...
1. Kansas City Chiefs (11-1): The Chiefs are not only blessed with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but they also have the wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, who are two of the best at their respective positions, along with a terrific coaching staff led by Andy Reid. Next: -7 at Miami Dolphins - Sun, Dec. 13 – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 6-6 – O/U: 5-7) 2. New Orleans Saints (10-2): Quarterback Taysom Hill threw his first two touchdown passes of his career in the win over the Falcons. The...
Despite being unceremoniously but expectedly bounced, 3-1, in Round One of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs by the Sounders last week at newly renamed Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field), in Seattle, there is still hardware available to Los Angeles Football Club before the year ends. Coincidentally, the Sounders knocked The Black and Gold out of the Playoffs last season, 3-1. LAFC also announced official roster moves for the coming 2021 Major League Soccer season. With one more trophy up for...
The Los Angeles Rams offense under fifth-year quarterback Jared Goff failed to show up for second time in the last four games, losing to a team it had no business losing to. The 23-20 frustrating loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon was also the first time the Rams suffered a defeat at SoFi Stadium. The Stadium deserved better. The Rams defense and special teams deserved better. And the Rams fans deserved better. Yet, falling out of first place in the NFC West, the Rams still...
1. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-0): The Steelers have a three-game lead over the Browns and a five-game lead over the Ravens for the AFC North division title. They may not be an impressive 11-0 team, but they just find a way to win each week. Next: -7.5 vs Washington Football Team – Mon, Dec. 7 – O/U: 42.5 (ATS: 8-3 – O/U: 4-5-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (10-1): Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is playing so well that an opponent not only has a to devise a defensive scheme that will slow him down, but an off...
A resilient offense, a rejuvenated kicking game and a staunch defense have vaulted the Los Angeles Rams into prime position in the NFC with only six games remaining on their 2020 regular season schedule. The Rams' signature 27-24 Monday Night Football road-win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 was reminiscent of the team's path to the Super Bowl just two seasons ago. Improving their record to 7-3, the outcome wasn't decided until the last play of the game.For the seventh time this season...
1. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-0): The only question left for the Steelers is, can they stay ahead of the Chiefs for the overall best record in the AFC? The Chiefs may be the best team in the NFL, but it is always tough to win on the road in the Playoffs. Next: -4 vs Baltimore Ravens – Tue, Dec. 1 – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 8-2 – O/U: 4-4-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1): The Chiefs survived the Raiders in an exciting Sunday Night win over the Raiders, 35-31. They may see the Raiders again in the Playo...
A swaggering defense and SoFi Stadium's home-field advantage has elevated the Los Angeles Rams into a three-way tie for first place in the NFC West. The 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday gives the Rams a perfect 4-0 record in the House That Stan Built and a 6-3 record to begin the second half of the NFL season. Looming on the horizon is a Monday Night Football date with the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay. The major downside to the Rams win was a grade-3 MCL and PCL tear to offensive...
The table is set for LAFC's matchup with the Seattle Sounders in Round One of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Black and Gold will face the current league defending Champion on Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. PT, November 24, at CenturyLink field in Seattle. To add fuel to the fire, the Sounders knocked LAFC out of last season's Western Conference Finals, 3-1, at Banc of California Stadium on their way to the title. There was one important development on this Tuesday, November 17, for LAFC as they were...
Culver City's football team is training hard and everyone is keeping their fingers crossed that their will be a season played despite the coronavirus. The Centaurs have a lot to lose if their season is cancelled. They are ranked 24th in the State of California and 16th in Southern California. These are the highest rankings in Culver City history. "Our physical distancing workouts are going well so far," said Centaur head coach Jahmal Wright last week during a telephone interview. "It's very...
1.Pittsburgh Steelers (9-0): The Steelers remain the only unbeaten in the NFL after an impressive 36-10 victory over the Bengals. With a three-game lead over the Browns and the Ravens, the Steelers can focus on securing the No. 1 overall playoff slot and getting a first-round bye, forcing any team that wants to win the AFC Championship to go through Pittsburgh. Next: -10 at Jacksonville Jaguars – Sun, Nov. 22 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 7-2 – O/U: 4-3-2) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1): The Chiefs have won f...
1.Pittsburgh Steelers (8-0): The Steelers escaped with a victory over hapless Dallas Cowboys, but as Mike Tomlin said after the game, "We can't keep having this conversation every week because one of these weeks we'll be doing it with an 'L." Next: -7.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Nov. 15 – O/U: 47.5 (ATS: 6-2 – O/U: 4-3-1) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (8-1): The Chiefs head into their bye week with a victory and a much-needed rest after a 33-31 victory over the Panthers. They will have an extra week...
The way LAFC's 2020 MLS season was trending, it was almost expected that the visiting Portland Timbers would equalize the score late during their last match of the regular reason on a cold Sunday afternoon at Banc of California Stadium last weekend. With the 1-1 tie, LAFC finished seventh in the Western Conference and will be on the road for the entire MLS Cup Playoffs. Beginning in two weeks, the club will face the defending champion Seattle Sounders at Century Link Field. "We are going to...
