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NFC Championship Game Preview: Detroit Lions Vs San Francisco 49ers

by Angel Ortiz | Jan 28, 2024 | Featured, NFL

Detroit Lions Vs San Francisco 49ers

A trip to the Super Bowl comes down to the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Both teams come off slim margins of victory.

The Lions are competing in the NFC championship game for the first time since 1992. Jared Goff is trying to make history by leading this Lions team to the Super Bowl. The Lions offense played effectively against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week but are battling some injuries with their Star Tight end Sam LaPorta has been pushing through some injuries but the Lions have many offensive weapons like David Montgomery & Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions defense played some hard hitting football and the defense sealed the victory by intercepting Baker Mayfield on the game’s final drive for the Buccaneers. The Key to success for this Lions team will be avoiding turning the ball over on offense and the defense being able to slow down the star stacked 49ers offense.

The 49ers came off a hard fought win against the Green Bay Packers, the 49ers essentially were behind all game until the fourth quarter when the offense pulled through and scored much needed points to win the game. But on the flip side of the ball the defense sealed the victory by intercepting Jordan Love on the Packers final drive of the game. The 49ers struggled offensively all game but Christian McCaffrey was able to lead the offense on the ground and scored two offensive touchdowns. The 49ers might be without Deebo Samuel this game as he sustained an injury early in the Packers game. The 49ers defense could not stop the run and they will have to figure out a way to stop this Lions team that loves running the ball if they want to win this matchup. The 49ers offense can’t afford to turn the ball over or play conservatively in this game; they will have to come out with a solid gameplan to win this matchup.

This Matchup will be in Santa Clara at Levi’s stadium home of the 49ers and the winner will punch their ticket to the Super Bowl and will be one step closer to hoisting the Vince Lombardi trophy.

Score Prediction: Lions Win (24-17)

Jan 28, 2024 No Comments

AFC Championship Game Preview: Kansas City Chiefs Vs Baltimore Ravens

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by Angel Ortiz | Jan 28, 2024 | Featured, NFL

Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens

A matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday evening in the AFC Championship game will determine who books their ticket to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

The Chiefs will be on the road for the first time in the Mahomes and Andy Reid Era where they do not have home field advantage. The Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills last week in a nail biting 27-24 contest. Mahomes will look to lead the Chiefs to yet another Super Bowl appearance, the offense played their best football last week against the Bills. The Chiefs were able to run the ball very effectively last week and that opened up the passing game when they needed it and caught the Bills by surprise. The Chiefs defense didn’t have an answer for Josh Allen as he ran for two rushing Touchdowns and a passing touchdown. The Chiefs defense has a tough task at hand by having to matchup against Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs key to success will be to cause turnovers and turn those into points.

The Baltimore Ravens came off a victory against the Houston Texans which resulted in a 34-10 final score. The Ravens in the first half were a little rusty coming off a bye week due to having the first seed in the playoffs. The Ravens really flipped the script in the second half of the Texans game as they out scored the Texans 24-0 in the second half. Lamar Jackson will look to lead the offense to a Super Bowl as he’s been one of the most effective quarterbacks this season, the key for the offense will not to turn the ball over. As for the Defense they will have to worry about Mahomes using his legs rather than his arm as last week Mahomes used his legs more than he usually does.

The winner of this matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens will be the Conference champions of the AFC and will also punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.

Score Prediction: (28-24) Chiefs Win

Jan 28, 2024 No Comments

Nike Ja Morant 1 “All-Star” First Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Jan 27, 2024 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Nike Ja Morant 1 has received a “All-Star” colorway despite the Memphis Grizzlies superstar not being eligible to play in the All-Star Game. Ja Morant sustained a season ending injury which required surgery. But the Ja 1 Sneaker will still receive an “All Star” colorway.

This Colorway has a semi translucent blue colorway with silver speckles. The shoe is pure dominantly white, the swoosh has a two tone color with a blue being the outline and a holographic silver swoosh which fills up some of the swoosh. The laces and sock liner come dressed in blue as well with the overlay near the forefoot being a holographic material as well.

This pair will be released during the NBA “All-Star” weekend with a retail price of $140 USD in adult sizing. This pair will also be released in youth sizes. Look for this pair to be available online at Nike or select few retailers.

Jan 27, 2024 No Comments

Adidas AE 1 “All-Star” Coming Soon

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by Angel Ortiz | Jan 26, 2024 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Adidas has done an astonishing job by promoting its newest athlete Anthony Edwards who has been given his own signature sneaker. The rollout of the AE 1 has been one of the best in a long time. The next colorway that will be released in February could be his “All-Star” sneaker that he could wear during that weekend if he is elected into the NBA All-Star.

Edwards has been one of the league’s most notable players this season as he led his team to the number one seed in the western conference. This AE 1 “All-Star” has a color changing upper which is something we haven’t seen on an adidas sneaker in awhile. The outsole and knit upper are dressed in black with lime green adidas and AE branding.

This pair is expected to release during NBA All-Star weekend with a retail price of $120 USD in adult sizing.

Jan 26, 2024 No Comments

Nike Zoom Freak 5 “All-Star” Revealed

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by Angel Ortiz | Jan 25, 2024 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike Basketball has been slowly showing off their 2024 NBA All-Star sneaker collection. It’s likely Milwaukee Bucks Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will make the All-Star Team, so it’s no surprise the Zoom Freak 5 which is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signature sneaker will receive an “All-Star”colorway.

This Zoom Freak 5 has a turquoise green upper which is half mesh and half holographic like a sports trading card. The swoosh also has the holographic iridescent effect, the midsole comes dressed in black and white. Most notably there seems to be a signature on the heel of the midsole. The outsole has a semi translucent black outsole with gold speckles.

This Zoom Freak 5 “All-Star” will likely be released during or before the 2024 NBA All-Star festivities. Retail will be $140 USD in men sizing and will likely also release in youth sizes.

Jan 25, 2024 No Comments

Nike LeBron 21 “All Star” Unveiled

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by Angel Ortiz | Jan 24, 2024 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike Basketball has been slowly showing off their 2024 NBA All-Star sneaker collection featuring the Ja Morant 1, LeBron 21, KD 16, and the Zoom Freak 5. The pair at hand is the LeBron 21 which might be one of the craziest LeBron “All-Star” themed sneakers.

This pair comes with a holographic upper which is referencing sports memorabilia NBA trading cards. The upper when shined up against lighting reflects and has an iridescent effect. The Nike swoosh comes dressed in a metallic gold, the midsole and heel counter are dressed in black. The outsole has a semi translucent finish to it with gold speckles as well.

This pair will likely be released during the 2024 NBA All-Star festivities in February with a retail price of $200 USD available at select retailers and the Nike website.