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Benjamin Watson congratulates Drew Brees on his 500th touchdown pass (Image: Nick Wass/AP)

One of the Best QBs in History: Drew Brees Joins Elite 500 TD Club

In a close game against Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson to reach 500 touchdowns for his career. With that end-zone connection, Brees joined an elite group of current and future Hall of Famers, the 500 TD Club, which consists of only three […]

Chicago Bears quarterback will try to avoid a second straight loss, and lead his team to a victory over New England. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Bets: Separation Becoming More Apparent in NFL Week 7

There have been some mild surprises this season, but as NFL Week 7 begins the picture is getting clearer of who the good teams are. There are some marquee match ups like New England at Chicago, and New Orleans at Baltimore which will answer that question further. Those games are […]

The 2018 NFL season has had 9 overtimes and 2 ties (Image: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today)

Six Weeks into 2018 NFL Season, Why So Many Overtimes and Ties?

It’s been a wild season in the NFL with an unprecedented number of overtime games (9) and tied games (2), and we’ve only completed Week 6. After six weeks of action in the NFL, we are witnessing one of the closest seasons in recent memory. According to a report from […]

The Chargers are struggling to attract fans since their move to Los Angeles, a situation that has left some owners wondering about the team’s long term viability in the city.  (Image: San Diego Union-Tribune)

Popular or Not, Chargers Stuck in LA at Least until 2039

The Chargers may be having trouble attracting fans since their move to Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be moving out of their new home city anytime soon. According to a report by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the Chargers are locked into a 20-year lease at the new […]

Paul Allen, owner of the Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Seahawks, won the Super Bowl in 2013 (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

Paul Allen, owner of Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Seahawks, Dies at 65

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, died Monday at age 65 from complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Allen owned three sports franchises, including the Portland Trailblazers, Seattle Seahawks, and Seattle Sounders FC. Paul Allen and Bill Gates grew up in Seattle together and the two shared a passion for […]

New England quarterback Tom Brady was able to lead the Patriots over Kansas City, 43-40. (Image: AP)

NFL Week 6 Showcased Offense, but Over/Under Bettors Faced Tricky Path

The last game of Sunday’s NFL Week 6 proved to be the most entertaining, and also the most profitable for savvy bettors. Kansas City lost to New England in a thriller, 43-40, but covered the spread for the sixth consecutive week. The Chiefs were 3.5-point underdogs to the Patriots on […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has led the team to a 2-2-1 record. (Image: Getty)

Five Bets NFL: Line Movements Show Who Sharps Favor in Week 6

At least two games opened this week with lines that the sharp bettors didn’t like. They responded by dumping a bunch of money, and their action actually pushed the number a couple of points. Even with their activity at the window, there is still an opportunity out there for gamblers […]

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is on the hot seat after a controversial decision in Sunday’s 19-16 loss to the Houston Texans. (Image: CBSsports.com)

Sportsbook: Jason Garrett Now Favorite to Be First NFL Coach Fired in 2018

After the Dallas Cowboys fell to 2-3 on the season with a 19-16 overtime loss to instate rivals, the Houston Texans, the calls for coach Jason Garrett’s firing grew louder. One play in particular during overtime sparked criticism from fans, media, and more importantly, owner Jerry Jones. Garrett, 52, is […]

Jon Gruden was hired to turn the team around, but so far the Raiders are 1-4, and he has questioned Derek Carr’s judgment. (Image: Getty)

Is Jon Gruden to Blame for Oakland Raider Woes?

When Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis introduced Jon Gruden as his new head coach in January, he proclaimed, “this is the best day of my life.” But in the ensuing months, and now nearly a third of the way through the 2018 NFL season, Davis might be having buyer’s remorse. […]

Drew Brees passed Peyton Manning to become the NFL's all-time passer (Image: Sean Gardner/Getty)

Drew Brees Takes Over Top Spot as NFL’s All-Time Leading Passer

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees eclipsed Peyton Manning’s record for all-time passing yards during a 43-19 victory over the Washington Redskins. Coming into Monday Night Football in New Orleans, Brees, playing in his 18th NFL season, needed only 200 yards to tie Manning. He officially passed him in the second quarter […]

NFL Week 5 has some intriguing betting lines that gamblers might want to study closely so they don’t get sucked into a trap game.

Five Bets: Tricky Lines Call for Caution in NFL Week 5

There are several head-scratching lines for NFL Week 5 that tend to make some gamblers salivate, and end up quickly on OG’s Five Bets NFL card. But are they miscues, or the dreaded trap games that will mess up a bettors parlay? We like games like Baltimore and Cleveland, and […]

Patriots QB Tom Brady tosses his 500th career TD (Image: Maddie Meyer / Getty)

Tom Brady Joins 500 Touchdown Club, Drew Brees Next in Line

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw his 500th career touchdown pass Thursday night in a 38-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. In the 4th quarter, Brady connected with Josh Gordon for touchdown No. 500. Brady joined the exclusive “500 Touchdown Club,” an elite group that includes Peyton Manning and […]