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SR NFL Preview: Houston Texans 2022-2023 Top 5 Games

by Christopher Dozal | Jul 8, 2022 | Featured, NFL

What is to be expected from the Texans this upcoming season as they are looking for a fresh start after all of the obstacles they dealt with last season. With Deshaun Watson traded earlier this year in March the Houston Texans can focus on the new season without the distraction. Now with the new head coach, Lovie Smith who previously was Texan’s defensive coordinator looks to move the team in the right direction and win games this season.

After a great start Week 1 with Tyrod Taylor starting the Texans opened the season with a win but that momentum didn’t last long as they would lose the following 8 games. And also lost Tyrod Taylor to injury in Week 2 and just couldn’t recover. With Taylor out rookie, Davis Mills had to step up but would lose his first 6 games as a starter. Texans would go on to finish the season 4-13 and 3rd in the afternoon south division. Texans had their up and downs and showed potential in some of their younger players. Texans aren’t expected to be in playoff conversation but let’s dive into their schedule and discuss their top 5 games of the 2022-23 season.

Texans’ home opener match-up with the Indianapolis Colts is one to mention as it will set the tone for the Texans. Going up against one of the top running back in the league Jonathan Taylor. A major test for the Texans defense along with Colt’s new starting quarterback Matt Ryan. Davis Mills going into his sophomore season has many expectations as Texans believe he is their future quarterback and looks to show it in Week 1 against a division team. Mills will have the support at wide receiver with Brandon Cooks as his No. 1 receiver and Nico Collins.

Prediction: Texans 24 – Colts 28

Following week one the Texans travel to Denver to face the Broncos. A team expected to be in the playoffs and a super bowl contender led by new quarterback Russell Wilson. Broncos acquired the super champ through trade-in March from the Seattle Seahawks. This is the first major test for the Texans this season an opportunity to display how they match up against one of the league’s best.

Prediction: Texans 10 – Broncos 31

Rivalry week against the Titans is always a game to watch and the first matchup of the season in Week 8. Titans are expected to win the division with Derrick Henry back and healthy for this season. Looking to make another run in the playoffs and repeat what they did back in 2020 falling one game short of making the Super Bowl after losing to the Chiefs who went on to win the Super Bowl that year. Titans have won 6 of the last 10 games against the Texans. Tennessee will be the favorite to win the game but expect the Texans to put up a fight in this matchup and make it a close game.

Prediction: Texans 17 – Titans 24

What could be the biggest match-up for the Texans facing the Cleveland Browns and possibly starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. After many issues in Houston, the Texans traded Watson to Browns for draft picks. And at this time it has not been made clear if Watson will be playing this season. We will see if the decision will be made before the season starts. Most would call this one a revenge game if Watson does play for the Browns this season. Watson finished his Texans career in 2 nd place in passing yards and touchdowns. I’m sure Texans fans would love to see a victory over the Browns in Week 12.

Prediction: Texans 28 – Browns 31

Now this game is one that all Texans fans look forward to. And it’s a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Although on paper the Cowboys are better and expected to win. But for the fan, this one is about bragging rights in Texas. Doesn’t matter what the team records are fans from each team think their team is better than the other. Texans will travel to Dallas this year in Week 13. This will be the 6th game between the two and Dallas are up 3 to 2 in the series which gives more reason for fans to hype this game up. The tough matchup this year against the Cowboys who are led by Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott and a strong defense. Cowboys have high expectations as they do every year and will look to dominate this game as they should be in top form at this point of the season.

Prediction: Texans 24 – Cowboys 21

Overall the Texans have a tough schedule this 2022-23 NFL season going up against other
playoff teams like the Chiefs, Raiders, and other playoff contenders.

Season Record Prediction: 6-11

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Jul 8, 2022 No Comments

Baker Mayfield New Start In Carolina With The Panthers

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by Christopher Dozal | Jul 7, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Baker is finally on the move as the Browns trade Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers. In
return the Browns to get a conditional fifth-round draft pick.

Long overdue after the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Baker
Mayfield waited months for the Browns to make a decision and Baker was ready to go. Mayfield had moved
on already from the Browns and wanted nothing to do with the team.

Last season in Cleveland Baker Mayfield had 3,010 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Baker was hurt and was missing a lot of his offensive weapons. It will be interesting to see what Baker does with Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore as primary targets in Carolina. This will be an automatic upgrade from Sam Darnold who’s dropped the ball with his opportunities behind the O-Line.

Both the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns play each other in Week 1 which should be an epic battle.

Panthers will have to pay $4.85 million of Mayfield’s salary and the Browns will pay the remaining
$10.5 million while Mayfield has decided to forgo the remainder of his 18.8 million to complete the deal Baker Mayfield was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft.

After some up and downs in Cleveland, he looks to revamp his career in Carolina but it will not be easy. He is going to be competing for the No. 1 quarterback spot against Sam Darnold who was the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft. So
depending on if Baker wins the starting job week match-up against his former team is going to be very interesting to watch.

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Aaron Donald’s Running It Back With The LA Rams After His Huge Payday

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by Christopher Dozal | Jun 8, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Let’s Run It Back AD

Aaron Donald isn’t going anywhere and is ready to win the Lombardi trophy for 2nd year in a row. The Los Angeles Rams gave him a 40 million dollar raise in the remaining years of his current contract. Aaron will be making over 30 million a season and making him the first non-quarterback in NFL history to do so. Well deserved after helping bring a championship to the LA Rams organization.

Donald said becoming the highest paid non-quarterback wasn’t important to him when the decision was made. Donald had to evaluate certain things off the field and make sure everything felt right before making a decision. Happy to have won the championship with the team he started with and is excited to join the Rams to make a run for the title again. Donald’s wanting that feeling all over again of winning it all.

“It’s about winning for me and the pieces are here for that to come to fruition. And for me to be a piece to the puzzle and to be here right now, it’s a blessing.”

The Rams definitely have what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl this season and with Donald leading the way they are going to be tough to stop. Although expectations are going to be high for the Rams there is no doubt the super champ Aaron Donald will continue to improve and perform at a high level.

Jun 8, 2022 No Comments

SneakerReporter NFL (Top Ten Games of the 2022 NFL Season)

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by Christopher Dozal | May 13, 2022 | Featured, NFL

The 2022 NFL schedule has been released and we have some great games to watch this season. We are in for a very competitive and exciting season in 2022. The rookies are looking to make their impact and some old faces in new places. And of course, the defending champs Los Angeles Rams looking to run it back for a 2^nd straight championship. Let’s go over my top 10 games to watch this season.

(Week 1) Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks: In week one we have Russel Wilson in Seattle but this time as a Denver Bronco. Russel looking to start the season with a win against his former team in what most would call a revenge game but don’t this one should be considered as the organization and Russel Wilson was on good terms when the trade was made. A warm welcome is expected when Russel walks out the tunnel on the first Monday Night Football game of the season.

(Week 1) Oakland Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers: Derek Carr earned the extension he received to stay with the Raiders, and he looks to continue to improve from the previous season. Raiders with major improvement after arguably adding the best receiver in the league in Davante Adams. Chargers and Justin Herbert look to start the season with a win in hopes of making the playoffs this season after barely missing a playoff berth after an amazing week 17 matchup with the Oakland Raiders. Both teams look to make a statement in week one as they are in what could be the toughest division in the NFL

(Week 1) Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams: The defending champs get tested right away with a matchup against the Buffalo Bills who look to finally get over the top and make the super bowl as they have been contenders the past two seasons. The Rams have surprisingly improved their roster as well as kept the majority of their roster from the championship season. Adding Bobby Wagner to the defense to replace Von Miller who signed with the Bills in the offseason. Ram’s are favorites to win Super Bowl this season and ready to run it back with Aarron Donald leading the charge.

(Week 3) Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aaron Rodger going into this season with a new contract but shortly after was hit with a huge surprise when the Packers organization traded away his top weapon Devante Adams. Bucs were led by Tom Brady who retired after last season, but it was a short retirement when he decided that he wasn’t done. But the headline here is a possible last matchup between two of the best to play this game in their position. A matchup we all love to see and I’m sure they won’t disappoint.

(Week 4) Kansa City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rematch from 2020 Super Bowl where the Buccaneers dominated the Chiefs to take home the Lombardi trophy in a 31-9 victory. We are in for a shoot-out where it could come down to which defense can make that last stop to win the game.

(Week 5) Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders: In what is possibly the toughest division in football this season both teams look to take the top spot. Raiders a much-improved team from last season look to show the Chiefs that they are going to be a problem for them and will not let them win the division easily. The Chiefs won the division the past two seasons with the Raiders right behind them.

(Week 6) Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot are coming into this season with intentions of proving many wrongs that the Cowboys are winners and be contenders this season after being knocked out in the Wild Card game. Eagles’ new offense with A.J. Brown added and Jalen Hurts leading the offense look to make the playoff this season with offseason moves made to improve the roster. Everyone loves a rivalry game and this one is going to be a good one to watch on Sunday Night Football.

(Week 9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams: Anticipated rematch from last year’s division round where the Rams beat the Bucs in a close game 30-27. Possibly the loss that retired Brady for a short period, but he is back and looking to beat the Rams in mid-season which could be the first matchup of two if they meet in playoffs again. Just like the division round game I expect this to be a high-scoring game and down to the wire.

(Week 16) Christmas Day Games: NFL football on Christmas Day!? This season we get three games on Christmas. The first matchup is between the Packers and Miami in a Tua vs Rodgers matchup. Followed by the Broncos led by Russel Wilson versus Matt Stafford and the Rams. Ending the night with the Bucs against the Cardinals in a matchup that includes a Hall of Famer Tom Brady and future of the NFL in Kyler Murray

International Games this season:

Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints / Oct 2, 9:30 a.m. ET Tottenham Hotspur Stadium / London, U.K

New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers / Oct 9, 9:30 a.m. ET Tottenham Hotspur Stadium / London, U.K.

Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars / Oct 30, 9:30 a.m. ET Wembley Stadium / London, U.K.

Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. ET Allianz Arena / Munich, Germany

San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals / Nov. 21 8:15 p.m. ET Estadio Azteca / Mexico City, Mexico

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SneakerReporter: WrestleMania Backlash 2022 (Preview/Predictions)

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by Christopher Dozal | May 8, 2022 | Featured, WWE

After what I thought was a great WrestleMania filled with some great matches. From the cast of Jackass helping Johnny Knoxville defeat Sami Zayne and Pat MacAfee’s great performance in his first match against Austin Theory. The highlight of that night was the amazing moments from Stone Cold Steve Austin during his match against Kevin Owens then the most nostalgic moment of the night was when Steve Austin’s glass shatters as Vince McMahon is in the ring and watching his smile just disappear.

Ending with a couple of beers between the two and a stone-cold stunner to Vince and hearing the fans roar. Definitely, a memory everyone who watched will remember as it may have been Steve Austin’s last match and in my opinion, a great way to go out. After that night it leads us to WrestleMania Backlash on May 8th, 2022 the first PPV since the greatest night in sports entertainment. Let’s preview some of the top matches for the night.

Charlotte Flair vs. Rhonda Rousey (I Quit” Match) Smackdown Women’s Champion

Plenty of hate in this matchup that has built up since the return of Rhonda back in February. Many thought Rousey would have selected Becky Lynch for her opponent after winning the Royal Rumble but instead shocked the WWE Universe and selected to wrestle Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. Rhonda coming back with some rust after some time off makes sense to select Charlotte who can make almost anyone look good in the ring.

Fans expected to see Rhonda win the title back but instead, Flair was able to retain her belt but the feud doesn’t end at WrestleMania as the two are ready to square off once again in the ring at Backlash in an (I Quit’ Match) where they will try to beat the hell out of each other until one can’t take anymore. The last time we saw a woman in this type of match involved Stephanie McMahon against her father Vince McMahon so it’s safe to say this is the first ever women’s (I Quit”) match in WWE history.

Prediction: Rhonda Rousey New Women’s Champion

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollin

For weeks Seth Rollins was begging and begging for his moment at WrestleMania. Going out to the ring every Monday night asking for a match but each night he was unsuccessful until finally in Vince McMahon’s office the CEO of WWE granted him his wish and gave him his moment but against a surprise pick by Vince that would not be announced until the start of the match. WWE Universe already had their pick set on Cody The American Nightmare Rhodes to return and they got what they wanted. Cody came back to WWE on the greatest stage of the year and did not disappoint. Putting on a great performance and took home the victory on his first night back.

The fans were happy and enjoyed seeing Rhodes win but not so much Seth Rollins. On the first Monday night raw after WrestleMania Cody comes out to an amazing crowd full of cheers looking to see who his next opponent would be but that was cut short when Seth’s music hit and he walked into the ring. Seth Rollins said they have unfinished business before Cody can move on to his next opponent so Seth challenged Cody to another match at WrestleMania Backlash. They put on one of the best matches at WrestleMania and don’t expect any less in their rematch.

Prediction: Cody Rhodes Wins

The Bloodline VS. RK-BRO & Drew McIntyre

No title match at Backlash for Roman Reigns as he will be a part of a six-man tag match. Shortly after Reigns took home both titles home at WrestleMania The Usos feel like maybe they can hold two titles as well recently calling out the Raw Tag Team Champs RK-BRO. There have been plenty of words said or altercations on both Raw and Smackdown as of late. One night the RK-BROS get the best of The Usos and the next night The Usos return with their own retaliation. There has been great back in forth between the two teams to lead up to be possibly the best match of the night.

Roman and McIntyre were added to the six-man tag match after a brawl broke out on Smackdown during the unification contract signing. There is some history between Roman and Drew including their last match at the 2020 Survivor Series where Roman came out with the win that night. Now Drew wants his rematch but this time wants to take the belts from Roman. Not sure if this is what the WWE Universe wants as the next opponent for Roman but it’s well deserved for Drew after Backlash.