With the NFL post-season beginning in mid-January, we have analysed every previous one since the current format was established back in 2002 to understand what might happen this time around on the road to Super Bowl LVI.
Two more struggling teams contest this year’s second NFL London clash, with the winless Jaguars facing the 1-4 Dolphins. Regular visitors Jacksonville have shown some encouraging signs of late but Miami look a much-more settled side overall and will have a big support.
The NFL is back in London with the Atlanta Falcons technically hosting the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both of these teams are struggling at 1-3 this season but are coming off encouraging recent efforts and an entertaining encounter is expected.
This year will see the 30th regular-season NFL London match staged since the International Series began, with games taking place on October 10 and 17. We’ve taken a look at what this flagship event has delivered for the sport of American Football and its UK-based fans.
Eight months after their Super Bowl demolition of Kansas City, Tampa Bay start out again at Raymond James Stadium by hosting Dallas. The Buccaneers have managed to bring back all 22 starters from that glorious night and look well set to hit the ground running this term.
One of the highest accolades in American sports is to be named the league’s Most Valuable Player. We’ve analysed every MVP award for the four leading sports to work out what the winners have had in common.
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic having signed a contract extension at AC Milan which will see him play Champions League football at the age of 40, we’ve looked through the annals of modern sporting history and picked out six other star athletes who defied the ageing process.
For each of the four biggest US sports, we’ve picked out five of the most shocking draft picks and surprising trades of all-time. Such decisions can make or break an NFL, MLB, NBA or NHL franchise for years to follow and opinions are often divided on who will come out best from major moves.
With speculation growing over the Houston quarterback’s future, we’re taking a look at the latest Deshaun Watson trade rumours and odds. The Pro Bowl signal-caller would attract huge interest if the Texans decide to let him go and bwin are betting on which NFL team he will next take a snap for.
Kansas City had to survive a real scare against Cleveland last week but can return to top form versus Buffalo in the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs can be forgiven for being a touch rusty following a 20-day break and had to overcome a concussion injury to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Aaron Rodgers is fancied to just get the better of old rival Tom Brady when Green Bay host Tampa Bay in this weekend’s NFC Championship game. The Buccaneers are on a six-game winning run, but face formidable opposition and a big change in playing conditions at a freezing cold Lambeau Field.
With the NFL post-season beginning in early January, we have analysed every previous one since the current format was established back in 2002 to understand what might happen this time around on the road to Super Bowl LV.
Kansas City and Houston were involved in a couple of high-scoring thrillers last term but replicating those classic contests will be tough. It is always easier for defences to prepare for a new NFL season and that should be even more apparent after a summer of disruptions this year.
With the sporting calendar gradually returning to normality in the United States, we’ve taken stock of the most popular sports and identified which franchises have enjoyed the most success to date.