Primetime Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (MNF Week 8)

Primetime Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (MNF Week 8)

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by | Oct 31, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

The Cincinnati Bengals are back to their winning ways after their close loss to the Ravens currently on a 2-game-win streak. The Bengals are 4-3 this season and right behind the Ravens in the division. With a win tonight they will tie the Ravens for first in the AFC North division. The Bengals are a high-powered offense that is starting to find its groove thanks to the performances by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. Burrow has thrown for 2,097 yards and 15 touchdowns. 6 of those 15 touchdowns were thrown in the last two games and he also rushed for 2 combined in those games. I expect Burrow to add plenty more facing the Browns but his main target Ja’Marr Chase will be out due to a hip injury so we will see who will be the wide receiver to step up in his place. Chase has put up good numbers entering week 8 with 605 yards per game and sitting 3rd in touchdowns with 6. So look for Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins to help out as well as Mixon in the passing game.

They face a Browns defense that gives up 26.6 points per game and 210 passing yards so expect the Bengals passing games to light up that secondary. This season just isn’t what they expected and I’m talking about the Cleveland Browns. Having to start the season without star quarterback Deshaun Watson due to off-the-field trouble the starting position was handed over to veteran Jacoby Brisset who helped the Browns get a win in the first game of the season but since then he has lost 4 of his 5 starts. No signs of the passing game getting any better for the Browns until the return of Watson from his suspension. But the only spotlight on this Cleveland Brown roster is the performance from Nick Chubb this season. Chubb has been the best player on this team since week one and the only chance of the Browns staying in games or possibly winning. He has racked up 740 yards currently in 3 rd place in the league and is tied for first in touchdowns with 8. Nick Chubbs has had 3 games with over 100 yards but only one win in those games. Unfortunately, the hard work Chubbs is putting in this season just isn’t enough to win games but the blame is not on him. On the other side of the ball, the Browns defense is in the middle of the league ranks in overall defense and it’s going to be a huge nightmare tonight for that defense on this Halloween night facing this Bengals offense.

 

Prediction:37 – 14 Bengals over the Browns

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The Timberwolves Fall To The Short Handed San Antonio Spurs (107-98)

The Timberwolves Fall To The Short Handed San Antonio Spurs (107-98)

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by | Oct 30, 2022 | Featured, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

The Timberwolves were coming into this game after a win against the Lakers on Friday. Tonight they faced the San Antonio Spurs who they saw twice last week. Both the Timberwolves and Spurs split their matchups last week (1-1). The Spurs came into this game on a mission as they were the aggressive team from the tip-off. It was tough for the Timberwolves to keep up with the Spurs in transition as they were outplaying with energy. The Spurs made every hustle play and imposed their will tonight with ease. Keldon Johnson was the star of the game for the Spurs.

 

Johnson showed that he was able to improve his 3-point shooting this offseason and showed he had the big shot-making ability. On the night Johnson had 25 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. Anything Coach Pop needed from Johnson he was able to get as he was scoring on whoever defended him. The Timberwolves were able to shut down the majority of the starters on the night for the Spurs except for Keldon Johnson. The unsung hero for the game tonight for the Spurs was Doug McDermott as he shot 50% from the field and scored 23 points off the bench. When McDermott is that hot it can be a long night and it definitely was for the Timberwolves. At one point the Timberwolves were down by 19 points but they came all the way back down by 4 points.

 

It was the bench scoring that hurt the Timberwolves because the Spurs bench scored 43 of the 107 points. The bright spot for the Timberwolves was that Karl-Anthony Towns was able to get his rhythm going on the night. Towns finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. It was one of those games where he came out and let it be known it was his night. Anthony Edwards was struggling early in this game and that gave Towns more opportunity. This team has all the ingredients to be special but they need some time to get that chemistry down. It won’t happen overnight and you can’t rush it but it will take the small things like energy, hustle, and heart if they want to win. They have all of that and more we just need to see it on a consistent basis. Anthony Edwards’ offense came to life in the 2nd half as he finished with 18 points.

 

The Timberwolves will look to bounce back as they play the Phoenix Suns next on November 1st. As the Timberwolves will now start a small stretch of games where they will be playing playoff contenders.

 

 

 

Photo Credit: (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Harden Vol. 7 Official Look

Harden Vol. 7 Official Look

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by | Oct 30, 2022 | Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

James Harden Adidas Vol. 7 official images have leaked. Harden has been seen wearing  his 7th signature sneaker during the course of the early 2022-23 NBA season. 

This leaked Harden Vol. 7 is seen in a red and black colorway. Staying true to the Harden line the seventh signature sneaker is a mid cut sneaker. The Harden Vol. 7 features a 3 stripe heel counter, a little throwback to old adidas basketball sneakers which is reminiscent of an Adidas D Rose 4 and a Boost midsole which has been on almost every James Harden signature sneaker. The Harden Vol. 7 looks old-school but with a hint of futuristic looks, it seems to catch a lot of people’s attention and leaves many people waiting on a release date. 

Get an early look at the Harden Vol. 7, thanks to Instagram user @kicksdong, also expect them to release on adidas.com in the near future.

 

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Primetime Preview: Green Bay Packers Vs Buffalo Bills (SNF Week 8)

Primetime Preview: Green Bay Packers Vs Buffalo Bills (SNF Week 8)

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by | Oct 30, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

Don’t let the record fool you on Sunday night as the Green Bay Packers head to Buffalo to face
the Bills and Josh Allen. You’ve got the Bills who are a roll right now with a 5-1 record and then you
Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay have yet to figure things out so far and hope to really find their
groove on Sunday night. It’s going to be a great matchup between Rodgers and Allen and that’s plenty of
reason to tune in on NBC for some Sunday Night Football.

Is this the Packers team we expected to see this far into the season after seeing one of the
biggest off-season trades when the Green Bay Packers decided to move Devante Adams? The move
left a huge hole in the Packers offense and took away Rodgers main target. Now the Packers have
been struggling to get their offense back to where they have been the past two seasons Rodgers won
MVPs. Young receivers that have yet to figure out ways to help or improve after 7 weeks.

Rodgers numbers aren’t as great as they could be with only 1,597 passing yards and 11 touchdowns on the
season. And I don’t believe this week is going to be any better for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay
Packers facing a hot team like the Buffalo Bills. It’s a must-win game for the Packers who are currently
sitting at 3-4 record behind a 5-1 Minnesota Vikings team that could pull away quickly if the Packers
continue to struggle.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are on fire this season only having one loss thru 8 weeks and
coming off a bye they should be well-rested and ready to tear up the field. Josh Allen is having an MVP
season racking up 1,980 yards, 17 touchdowns, and with a 66.9 completion percentage. Allen is also
leading the team in rushing with 257 yards and 2 touchdowns. With his performance, it puts the Buffalo
Bills are on top of the list for Super Bowl contenders and a heavy favorite. But he isn’t the only one who is
playing at a high level. His top target Stefon Diggs is also having a great year with 656 receiving yards
and 6 touchdowns and has had 3 games with over 100 yards receiving and a 3-touchdown game to start
the season.

 

The Bills offense isn’t the only thing that is working for them as their defense has also been
locked in this year with 3 blowout wins and 2 victories where they clutched up to secure close games for
wins. The leader on the defense has been Von Miller and could have been the missing piece to really put the
Bill over that hump that they have struggled to get over the past few seasons. Buffalo’s defense has only
given up 13.5 points per game and is top ten in yards allowed(1 st ), total sacks(7th), and turnovers(6th). It
may turn into a nightmare tonight for the Green Bay Packers the day before Halloween.

 

Prediction: 37 – 21 Bills over the Packers

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SneakerReporter NFL Week 8: Preview and Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Week 8: Preview and Predictions

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by | Oct 30, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

Starting off week 8 Sunday games with an early morning football game in London at Wembley
Stadium. The two teams featured are the Denver Broncos and the Jacksonville Jaguars. A Denver team
that is 2-5 and not looking any better as the weeks go by. The focus has been on the below-par
performance from Russell Wilson. It’s not the Russell we are used to seeing and some reason for it could
be due to some injuries. This is the week the Broncos must figure out what they need to do to win
games, or it may be too late to make a run for playoffs. They face a Jaguars team that isn’t doing much
better this season also at a 2-5 record. The Jaguars have played some good football this season losing close
games. Last week coming up short by a touchdown to the Giants. Based on the momentum the Jaguars look
to be the favorite to win this game in front of a huge London crowd.

Prediction: 24 – 14 Jaguars over Broncos

Carolina Panthers going into Atlanta with new starter PJ Walker who helped lead them to a win
last week. Walker stepped in ready to play facing Tom Brady and throwing for 177 tards and 2
touchdowns in only his 12th game played in his career. The Panthers’ organization is confident he is the guy to
help them win and says it’s tough to pull him after helping get the win in week 7. Atlanta goes into week 8
with plenty on the line as they sit in first place in the NFC South division with a 3-4 record. The falcons still
have to be without Cordarrelle Patterson for the 4th straight week. Putting all the pressure on Marcus
Mariota led the Falcons to win and to stay on top of the division. Mariota has the potential to carry
the team, but he continues to have his up and downs and this week is a big week for him to step up and
prove he is a winner for this team.

Prediction: 27 – 20 Falcons over Panthers

Dallas Cowboys catches another bad break just as they get Dak Prescott back. Zeke Elliot injured
his knee in last week’s matchup and could end up sitting out for their matchup with the Chicago Bears.
With Zeke out as their backup, Tony Pollard is ready to carry the load and give support to Dak Prescott in his
second game back from his thumb injury to stay in the race for first place in the division. The bears still struggling to figure out their offense as they continue to rely on the running game with their backs and Justin Fields
who runs just as much as he throws in a game. Is the offense that they should continue to go with or is
the head coach using their young quarterback the wrong way and could end up getting him hurt? Don’t
see much from this team this week facing the Cowboys.

Prediction: 28 – 17 Cowboys over Bears

Tua and the Miami Dolphins look to build some momentum in his second game back after being
out with a concussion. The Dolphins are 4-3 in a tough division right behind the Jets and Bills. With a win this
week it would put the Dolphins back in contention for the division and be a possible contender for
playoffs. The Lions have not had a good season and have fallen to a 1-5 record. A team that most gave
some hope to do well this season after being seen on HBO Hard Knocks, but things aren’t going to get
any better this week facing the Miami Dolphins. It’s going to be tough to contain this explosive offense
and keep it close.

Prediction: 34 – 21 Dolphins over Lions

One of the surprises of the season is the New York Jets with a 5-1 record. Nobody expected this
maybe not even the Jets fans. But will their winning record continue to grow after losing Breece Hall for
the season after suffering a torn ACL? Just unfortunate for this to happen currently when the Jets were
really getting going early this season. Now its next man up for Michael Carter and Ty Johnson to carry
the running game for the Jets to go along with the great play from their defense only giving up 19.6
points per game and will have to rely on the defense much more to keep the team in games if there is low
production from the offense after their devastating injury to Breece Hall. On the other side will the New
England Patriots go with their two-quarterback rotation of Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe in this division
game. It didn’t work out so well after pulling Mac Jones after only 3 series and Zappe playing the rest of the
game and ending up getting beat by the Bears 33-14. Don’t expect anything different this week as we
don’t know what direction the Patriots and Belichick may go with starting quarterback choice.

Prediction: 27 – 13 Jets over Patriots

The red-hot Philadelphia Eagles are at home this week and look to stay undefeated and improve to
7-0 as they welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Lincoln Financial Field. Steelers are 2-5 and lead by
rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett. This game seems to be a lock for the Eagles and could easily add to
their win record this season to continue their domination so far into the season. The Eagles are surprising
everyone with the way they are playing on both sides of the ball and superstar Jalen Hurts is leading the
way. Despite only having thrown for 6 touchdowns and rushing for 6 touchdowns he is doing what is
needed to help this team keep winning and stay in the conversation for a super contender. This week
don’t be surprised for this Eagles offense to just play their best football of the season.

Prediction: 34 – 10 Eagles over Steelers

Let’s talk about the other hot team in New York and I’m talking about those Giants. Last year the
The Giants were 2-5 at this point of the season but boy did they turn things around this season. Sitting right
behind the Eagles at 6-1 and continuing to build the momentum toward being serious contenders once
playoffs start. Their offense has been led by Daniel Jones and superstar running back Saquon Barkley.
Jones has thrown for 1,223 yards and 6 touchdowns and will add a couple more to his stats this week.
Barkley could have his best game so far facing a defense that gives up 26.6 points per game and 149.7
rushing yards per game. But don’t think it’s going to be that easy of a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Geno Smith has proven that he is capable of winning games but still has some big shoes to fill after the
departure of Russell Wilson. So far, he has 1,712 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season but could also
hurt you with running if he gets outside the pocket. Geno will do enough to keep this game close but
doesn’t have enough to help secure a win.

Prediction: 28 – 20 Giants over Seahawks

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