NFL Recap Week 9 2024:

 

Jets 21-13 over the Texans: The Jets outscored the Texans 14-3 in the quarter to complete the comeback. QB Aaron Rodgers had three TD passes, one to his new WR Davante Adams and two to Garrett Wilson. The only Houston TD was a rushing TD from RB Joe Mixon who had 106 yards.

Falcons 27-21 over the Cowboys: The Falcons were up 14-3 early and never looked back. QB Kirk Cousins had three TD passes and RB Tyler Allgeier had a rushing TD. QB Dak Prescott had one TD pass but left the game with a hamstring injury.

Bills 30-27 over the Dolphins: As time expired the Bills hit the game winning field goal to beat their divisional rival. QB Josh Allen had three passing TDs while QB Tua Tagovailola had two passing TDs with one going to RB De’Von Achane who also had a rushing TD.

Commanders 27-22 over the Giants: Washington was up 21-7 entering half time and never looked back as they beat their divisional rival both times this season. QB Jayden Daniels had two passing TDs with no turnovers. Even though QB Daniel Jones had two passing TDs with a rushing TD it was too much of a deficit to overcome.

Bengals 41-24 over the Raiders: QB Joe Burrow had five TD passes with two going to TE Mike Gesicki. Both QBs for the Raiders had fumbles and only passed for 157 yards total with one TD which was towards the end of the game when it didn’t matter. Now the only mistake Burrow had was an interception that was returned for a TD late.

Chargers 27-10 over the Browns: QB Jameis Winston fell back down to earth as he had three interceptions and a fumble plus his kicker missed a field goal. QB Justin Herbert had two passing TDs and RB JK Dobbins had two rushing TDs.

Titans 20-17 over the Patriots (OT): The Titans hit the game winning field goal in overtime to win. RB Rhamondre Stevenson had both a rushing and receiving TD for New England. There were five fumbles and three interceptions combined from both teams plus a missed field goal.

Panthers 23-22 over the Saints: The Panthers upset their divisional rival with a go-ahead rushing TD by Chuba Hubbard his second of the game. Even with QB Derek Carr back they only managed one TD which is what QB Bryce Young also had. Plus Taysom Hill had a rushing TD for the Saints.

Ravens 41-10 over the Broncos:  It was all Baltimore as RB Derrick Henry had 106 yards rushing with two rushing TDs, and QB Lamar Jackson had three TD passes with two to WR Zay Flowers. QB Bo Nix had zero TD passes with an interception but caught a TD pass by WR Courtland Sutton.

Cardinals 29-9 over the Bears: The Bears offense looked bad again as they had zero TDs with a fumble and they allowed a safety. Arizona had three rushing TDs with two coming from backup running backs and the other by a TE.

Lions 24-14 over the Packers: QB Jared Goff had only 1TD pass and RB Jahmyr Gibbs had a rushing TD for the Lions. QB Jordan Love had three fumbles and an interception which was returned for a TD with no TD passes. The only TD for Green Bay came towards the end of the game with a two-point conversion.

Eagles 28-23 over the Jaguars: The Eagles were up 22-0 early in the 3^rd quarter and never looked back. QB Jalen Hurts had two passing TDs plus a rushing TD, and RB Saquon Barkley had a rushing TD and a receiving TD. QB Trevor Lawrence had zero TD passes with two interceptions but had two rushing TDs late.

Rams 26-20 over the Seahawks (OT):  QB Matthew Stafford threw the game winning TD in overtime to seal the victory over their divisional rival his second TD of the game. QB Geno Smith did have three TD passes for Seattle but he threw three interceptions but one was returned for a 103 yard return TD.

Vikings 21-13 over the Colts: The Colts were up 7-0 entering half time due to them recovering a fumble for a TD but then were outscored 21-6 to lose. QB Sam Darnold threw three TD passes for Minnesota. Three field goals were missed combined between both teams.

Chiefs 30-24 over the Buccaneers(OT): RB Kareem Hunt scored the game winning TD in overtime after the Buccaneers tied the game on a TD pass by QB Baker Mayfield, his second of the game. QB Patrick Mahomes had three TD passes with two to WR DeAndre Hopkins. The Chiefs are the 3^rd team in NFL history with seven comeback wins in the 1^st eight games of a season.  

Bye Week: Steelers & 49ers

NFL Predictions Week 9 2024:

 Texans over Jets:

Commanders over Giants:

Falcons over Cowboys:

Bills over Dolphins:

Bengals over Raiders:

Chargers over Browns:

Patriots over Titans:

Saints over Panthers:

Ravens over Broncos:

Eagles over Jaguars:

Cardinals over Bears:

Packers over Lions:

Rams over Seahawks:

Vikings over Colts:

Chiefs over Buccaneers:

NFL Recap Week 8 2024:

 

Rams 30-20 over the Vikings: The Rams sealed the game up with a controversial sack of QB Sam Darnold to end it. QB Matthew Stafford had four TD passes with one going to WR Cooper Kupp who came back from injury. QB Sam Darnold had two TD passes for Minnesota.

Eagles 37-17 over the Bengals: QB Jalen Hurts had one passing TD and had three rushing TDs. The Bengals had three fumbles, a missed field goal and an interception.  RB Chase Brown did have a rushing TD for the Bengals.

Browns 29-24 over the Ravens: QB Jameis Winston threw the game winning TD for the Browns with seconds left to beat their divisional rival. Winston had three total TD passes. QB Lamar Jackson had two TD passes and RB Derrick Henry had one rushing TD.

Lions 52-14 over the Titans: The Lions were great in all aspects of the game: They had a 90 yard punt return TD, forced three fumbles and picked off QB Mason Rudolph twice. QB Jared Goff had three passing TDs. Both of his RBs had rushing TDs and RB David Montgomery who had one of the rushing TDS threw a passing TD.

Cardinals 28-27 over the Dolphins: The Cardinals ruined Tua Tagovailoa’s return by winning on a field goal as time expired. RB Raheem Mostert had two rushing TDs for Miami and Tagovailoa did have one TD pass but the team had four fumbles.  QB Kyler Murray had two passing TDs and RB James Connor had a rushing TD.

Patriots 25-22 over the Jets: RB Rhamondre Stevenson scored his second rushing TD of the game as time expired to beat their divisional rival. The Jets had two fumbles and missed a field goal plus an extra point. QB Aaron Rodgers did have two passing TDs while Rookie QB Drake Maye had no passing TDs but one rushing TD.

Falcons 31-26 over the Buccaneers: QB Kirk Cousins outplayed QB Baker Mayfield with four passing TDs compared to three TD passes but two interceptions.

Packers 30-27 over the Jaguars: Veteran kicker Brandon McManus did it again, hitting another game- winning TD as time expired for the second straight week to seal victory for the Packers. RB Josh Jacobs ran all over the Jaguars for rushing TDs and 127 yards rushing. McManus accounted for twelve of their points. QB Trevor Lawrence did have two passing TDs with a rushing TD but had a fumble plus an interception.

Texans 23-20 over the Colts: RB Jonathan Taylor was back from injury to score the go-ahead rushing TD in the 4^th quarter in this divisional matchup. Both QBs had one passing TD and RB Joe Mixon also had a rushing TD for Houston. It was really about the kickers as the Colts kicker accounted for eight points and for Houston for eleven of their points.

Bills 31-10 over the Seahawks: RB James Cook had two rushing TDs and QB Josh Allen had two passing TDs for the Bills. Seattle had three fumbles and QB Geno Smith had one of them plus an interception. Their only TD was a late 4^th quarter rushing TD.

Chargers 26-8 over the Saints: QB Justin Herbert had two passing TDs and RB JK Dobbins had one rushing TD. The Saints did have a lead to start on a sack but that was the only time.

Broncos 28-14 over the Panthers: Rookie Bo Nix out played his counterpart by having three passing TDs and a rushing TD compared to sophomore QB Bryce Young having two TD passes but had two interceptions.

Chiefs 27-20 over the Raiders: Both QBs had two passing TDs with one turnover but the difference was the rushing TD Kansas City got from RB Kareem Hunt in this divisional matchup.

Commanders18-15 over the Bears: This was supposed to be a showdown between the first and second overall picks in this year’s draft at QB but it was more about a kicker and running back. Austin Siebert accounted for 12 of Washington’s points despite missing a field goal. RB D’Andre Swift had over 129 yards rushing with a rushing TD for the Bears plus their backup also had a rushing TD. QB Jayden Daniels who had one TD pass, which was a Hail-Mary attempt with no time left on the clock to win the game compared to none by QB Caleb Williams.

49ers 30-24 over the Cowboys: The 49ers were down 10-6 entering halftime and woke up in the 3^rd quarter with three TDs and never looked back. QB Brock Purdy had one passing and one rushing TD plus the 3^rd string RB had a rushing TD. For Dallas QB Dak Prescott had two passing TDs but two interceptions and RB Ezikeil Elliott had a rushing TD. Both team’s kickers were great as the 49ers on their 3^rd kicker accounted for twelve of their points.

Steelers 26-18 over the Giants: It was all about the kickers as Steelers got fourteen of their points from theirs and for the Giants twelve. It was all field goals until in the 3^rd quarter the Steelers got a 73 yard punt return TD. QB Russell Wilson only had one TD pass but it held up as QB Daniel Jones had zero TD passes with two turnovers.

2024 MLB World Series Predictions:

 Yankees VS Dodgers: Yankees in six games.

2024 NFL Week 8 Predictions:

 

Vikings over Rams:

Eagles over Bengals:

Ravens over Browns:

Lions over Titans:

Cardinals over Dolphins:

Jets over Patriots:

Falcons over Buccaneers:

Packers over Jaguars:

Texans over Colts:

Chargers over Saints:

Bills over Seahawks:

Broncos over Panthers:

Chiefs over Raiders:

Bears over Commanders:

49ers over Cowboys:

Steelers over Giants:

2024 NFL Recap Week 7:

 

Broncos 33-10 over the Saints: RB Javonte Williams had two rushing TDs and kicker Will Lutz accounted for 15 of their total points. Denver’s defense also recovered a fumble for a TD. The only TD for New Orleans was by their 3^rd string QB late in the 4^th quarter.

 Jaguars 32-16 over the Patriots: Jacksonville had a 98 yard punt return TD and RB Tank Bisby ran all over the New England defense for 118 yards with two rushing TDs. The Patriots did score first but then didn’t score again till the 4^th quarter.

Eagles 28-3 over the Giants: The Eagles held the Giants to 99 yards passing and 76 yards rushing with only a field goal with three fumbles. Saquon Barkley ran all over the Giants for 176 yards with a rushing TD and QB Jalen Hurts had two rushing TDs with a passing TD.

Seahawks 34-14 over the Falcons: RB Kenneth Walker had a rushing TD and had a receiving TD. QB Kirk Cousins had two interceptions and a fumble plus their kicker missed a field goal.

Bills 34-10 over the Titans: The trade for WR Amari Cooper worked out right away when he caught one of QB Josh Allen’s two passing TDs. Buffalo also had two rushing TDs. Backup QB Mason Rudolph did his best with one TD pass but had an interception and three of his team’s four fumbles.

Bengals 21-14 over the Browns: The Bengals led the whole game and the Browns lost their QB Deshaun Watson to an Achilles injury probably ending his season. QB Joe Burrow did throw two TD passes while the two backup QBs for Cleveland combined for one TD pass with two interceptions.  RB Nick Chubb did have a rushing TD in his return from injury. The Bengals did open the game with a 100 yard kickoff return TD.

Packers 24-22 over the Texans: Newly signed kicker Brandon McManus hit the game winning field goal as time expired for Green Bay. QB Jordan Love had three passing TDs but two interceptions. RB Joe Mixon had two rushing TDs for Houston.

Colts 16-10 over the Dolphins: Miami led 10-3 at halftime but would lose that lead in the second half. The Colts kicker Matt Gay accounted for 10 of their points and their 3^rd string RB had a rushing TD.

Lions 31-29 over the Vikings: The Lions hit a game winning field goal as time expired to win this divisional matchup. QB Jared Goff had two passing TDs and Jahmyr Gibbs had two rushing TDs. QB Sam Darnold had one passing TD and RB Aaron Jones had one rushing TD. The Vikings defense recovered a fumble and returned it for a TD.

Commanders 40-7 over the Panthers: Washington forced a fumble and two interceptions returning one for a TD. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels left the game with a ribs injury so backup QB Marcus Mariota had two passing TDs and RB Brian Robinson had a rushing TD. Their kicker accounted for 16 of their points.

Rams 20-15 over the Raiders: The Rams defense returned a fumble for a TD and picked off QB Gardner Minshew three times. RB Kyren Williams had two rushing TDs for the Rams. Las Vegas is lucky their kicker was there as he got all of their points.

Chiefs 28-18 over the 49ers: QB Patrick Mahomes had two passing TDs and a rushing TD, plus Kareem Hunt had two rushing TDs with WR Mecole Hardman having a rushing TD. QB Brock Purdy had zero TD passes with three interceptions but had two rushing TDs.

Steelers 37-15 over the Jets: The Jets led at halftime but never led again. QB Russell Wilson had two passing TDs and a rushing TD, while his RB Najee Harris had over 100 yards rushing with a rushing TD. The Jets had two fumbles, a missed field goal and QB Aaron Rodgers had two interceptions.

Ravens 41-31 over the Buccaneers: QB Lamar Jackson had five TD passes and RB Derrick Henry had 169 yards rushing for Baltimore. QB Baker Mayfield did have three TD passes but threw two interceptions.

Cardinals 17-15 over the Chargers: The Cardinals hit the game winning field goal as time expired. QB Kyler Murray threw one TD pass and ran one in for a TD. Cameron Dicker accounted for all fifteen of their points.

Bye Week: Cowboys & Bears

2024-2025 NBA Standings, Awards & Playoffs Predictions:

 

East:

1. Celtics

2. Knicks

3. 76ers

4. Bucks

5. Magic

6. Cavaliers

7. Pacers

8. Heat 

9. Hawks

10. Bulls

11. Raptors

12. Hornets

13. Nets

14. Pistons

15. Wizards

West: 

1. Thunder

2. Nuggets

3. Mavericks 

4. Timberwolves 

5. Suns

6. Pelicans 

7. Lakers

8. Kings

9. Grizzlies 

10. Warriors

11. Jazz

12. Spurs

13. Clippers

14. Rockets

15. Trail Blazers

Playoffs:

East:

1st Round:

#1 Celtics VS #8 Heat: Celtics win

#2 Knicks VS #7 Pacers: Knicks win

#3 76ers VS #6 Cavaliers: 76ers win

#4 Bucks Vs #5 Magic: Magic win

Conference Semifinals:

#1 Celtics Vs #5 Magic: Celtics win

#2 Knicks Vs #3 76ers: Knicks win

Conference Finals:

#1 Celtics VS #2 Knicks: Knicks 

West: 

1st Round:

#1 Thunder VS #8 Kings: Thunder win

#2 Nuggets VS #7 Lakers: Nuggets win

#3 Mavericks VS #6 Pelicans: Mavericks win

#4 Timberwolves VS #5 Suns: Suns win

Conference Semifinals:

#1 Thunder VS #5 Suns: Thunder win

#2 Nuggets VS #3 Mavericks: Mavericks win

Conference Finals:

#1 Thunder VS #3 Mavericks: Thunder win

NBA Finals:

#2 Knicks VS #1 Thunder: Knicks win 

Awards:

MVP: PG Jalen Brunson Knicks; PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder & C Paolo Banchero Magic 

Defensive Player of the Year: G Derrick White Celtics; C Jarrett Alen Cavaliers & G Alex Caruso Thunder 

Rookie of the Year: C Zach Edey Grizzlies; F Zaccharie Risacher Hawks & F Matas Buzelis Bulls

Sixth Man of the Year: G Donte DiVincenzo Timberwolves; G Eric Gordon 76ers & G Malik Monk Kings

Most Improved Player: C Paolo Banchero Magic; Josh Giddey Bulls & Scottie Barnes Raptors

Coach of the Year: Jamahl Mosley Magic; Tom Thibodeau Knicks & Willie Green Pelicans

Executive of the Year: Gersson Rosas Knicks; Monte McNair Kings & Sam Presti Thunder