Tag: Knockout pool

WATCH! Eagles pull off miracle cover in Week 15 win over Washington

The Eagles trailed with seconds left. Somehow, they scored twice and managed to cover a 6-point spread while winning.

Christmas came early to fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. And those who chose to wager on the Birds in Week 15 in the most improbable form.

Philadelphia trailed 27-24 with less than a half-minute left Sunday in Washington. Not a great sign if you took the favored Eagles and gave Washington six points.

However, the slightest of hope arose when Carson Wentz hit Greg Ward Jr. for a short TD pass to make it 31-27 after the PAT. And, if nothing else, Philly fans would know a victory would keep their beloved Birds in charge of their own playoff destiny.

And, then it happened. Dwayne Haskins gave the gift that will keep bettors living for another game. He fumbled the football as time ran out and Nigel Bradham took the gift to the end zone and the final score was 37-27 as Philly scored 13 points in the final 26 seconds.

Imagine the glee of those who wagered on Philly in the game? Imagine the incredible jubilation of anyone who had picked the Eagles in a knockout pool?

 

NFL Week 14: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool

The options are narrowing. Time to be selective in a small pool of teams left for you in your knockout pool.

There is never a good way to get knocked out. However, some are more brutal than others. The Carolina Panthers provided one of those painful exits in Week 13. Against weak Washington, Ron Rivera’s now-former team rolled to a 14-0 lead and then allowed 29 straight points. Doomed, right? No, Carolina had to inflict more pain. It scored a TD to draw within eight points and somehow recovered a squib kick before driving to a first-and-goal at the 1. A score and two-point conversion and the miracle tie forced OT. Only Kyle Allen and his offense couldn’t crack the goal line and, poof, you were counted out.

Don’t think about it

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The inconsistent Dallas Cowboys face the Chicago Bears on Thursday. How many shots of Jerry Jones will the broadcast offer? This is one to run from as far as possible. You are seriously going to consider the Colts or Buccaneers? It is easier to predict the weather than how each of these teams will play. The Niners visit the Saints as the rough stretch of their schedule continues. This is big for both when it comes to playoff seeding. A perfect game to sit back, watch and enjoy. Same goes with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs against the Patriots. Anything can happen in this one. The Chargers find ways to lose every week and the Jaguars are going nowhere. Boring game and it should not attract knockout-pool interest. The Panthers play the Falcons in Atlanta. Yuck.

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NFL Week 11: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool

The Niners and Raiders are double-digit favorites in the same week for the first time since 1987. Does that make them safe picks?

The Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons combined to send many knockout pools to the finish line in Week 10. However, if you rolled the dice and went with the Bears against the Matthew Stafford-less Lions as a late audible, you were rewarded … barely. On to Week 11 as the drama builds and tension heightens.

Don’t think about it

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The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles get together for the first time since Super Bowl LII. This figures to be a great game to watch and if you somehow have either team available, keep them in the bank. The Rams and Bears get together again. Last year saw Chicago on top. Another game that is worth enjoying and not getting anywhere near. Would have to say the Steelers and Browns fall into this category. Pittsburgh is playing well and Cleveland is coming off a good win against Buffalo. It’s Thursday night and not worth ruining your weekend. The Texans and Ravens get together in what should be a showcase of two of the best QBs in the game, Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson. This could come down to who has the ball last and that is not the memory you want to take away from being eliminated from a knockout pool. Not going to try and figure out what Colts team shows up to face the Jaguars. If Brian Hoyer plays again, stay far away from Indy. And, in the Monday night matchup, San Diego plays host to Kansas City in Mexico City. This could provide plenty of offensive fireworks and is a great way to finish NFL Week 11 by enjoying it and not having to choose sides.

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