With the L.A. Rams coming to Soldier Field, for the NFC Divisional playoff on Sunday night, we re-up our exclusive with Eric Dickerson, the greatest Los Angeles Rams player ever. Dickerson discussed the last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the 1985 NFC championship game, with us in November of 2021. No matter what happens, the '85 Bears will never actually go away. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Eric Dickerson on Facing the ’85 Bears in NFC Title Game
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Illini Icon, Rams Asst. Nate Scheelhaase in Play for NFL Offensive Coordinator Jobs
When Nate Scheelhaase finished his playing career, at the University of Illinois, he left as the program's all-time leader in total offense (10,634 yards, 8,568 passing, 2,006 rushing). Scheelhaase is also second in school history for single season completion percentage at 66.74% (287-430) in 2013 and fourth in career passing efficiency. … [Read more...] about Illini Icon, Rams Asst. Nate Scheelhaase in Play for NFL Offensive Coordinator Jobs
Why December NFL Matchups Bring the Most Exciting Betting Moments
Picture Credit December arrives as a turning point in the NFL season. Matchups take on new meaning, team identities solidify or fall apart, and every week carries implications that ripple across the league. NFL bettors recognize this perennial shift immediately. December games feel different because the stakes rise, the conditions change, and teams respond with urgency … [Read more...] about Why December NFL Matchups Bring the Most Exciting Betting Moments
Real Madrid Hosts Historical NFL Regular Season Game
Since 1947, El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu has been the home to Real Madrid CF, by many metrics, the richest, most powerful club in all of sport. The Bernabeu has hosted both a World Cup and Champions League Final. And today, in a continuation of the NFL international series, a National Football League regular season game. Yes, Real Madrid welcomed in the Washington Commanders … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Hosts Historical NFL Regular Season Game
Peanut Tillman Should be the Bears Living Face of the Franchise
The Chicago Bears, as a franchise, currently have a void when it comes to who their most prominent living former player is. Walter Payton should hold this role, but he was tragically taken from us way too young. It's been 26 years already, and in my world, I cannot own a Bears jersey unless it's Payton #34; period. He's the franchise's all time greatest player, as the Bears 100 … [Read more...] about Peanut Tillman Should be the Bears Living Face of the Franchise
Trends Emerging Across 2025 NFL Lines During Midseason Action
Halfway through the 2025 NFL season, the league feels like it’s living in the gray area between chaos and clarity. The usual heavyweights haven’t always delivered, while unexpected contenders keep reshaping expectations week by week. Betting lines, those ever-moving reflections of team perception and public sentiment, tell a story beyond the scoreboard. … [Read more...] about Trends Emerging Across 2025 NFL Lines During Midseason Action
Bears, Ravens Share History of Star Players with Off-Field Problems
Human beings are complicated and pretty much nobody is actually a pure hero or a complete villain. Well, Vlad the Impaler was most likely not the nicest guy on the planet. And Clay Travis is not very redeeming. When it comes to famous athletes, this truth is all the more inconvenient. Our sports heroes are very often also extremely problematic people. This is somewhat true for … [Read more...] about Bears, Ravens Share History of Star Players with Off-Field Problems
Dynasties and Disasters: NFL Franchises that Changed Football Forever
The National Football League is more than just a collection of teams competing for championships—it’s a living history of triumphs, failures, reinventions, and cultural influence. Over the decades, certain franchises have transcended the sport itself, shaping how football is played, watched, and remembered. Some did it through dominance and dynastic excellence. Others, through … [Read more...] about Dynasties and Disasters: NFL Franchises that Changed Football Forever
Dante Moore on How Dillon Gabriel Inspired, Motivated Him
Oregon Ducks QB1 Dante Moore is getting himself on the NFL Draft radar, by putting up some big numbers so far this season. He led his team to a conference season opening 34-14 win at Northwestern on Saturday, in a game where he was not as statistically impressive as in the first two, but effective and efficient nonetheless. Moore spent last season learning from Dillon Gabriel, … [Read more...] about Dante Moore on How Dillon Gabriel Inspired, Motivated Him
L.A. Chargers vs Denver Broncos Game Preview, TV Info, Odds, Prediction
The L.A. Chargers are 2-0 on the young season, with a +21 point differential on the season. The Bolts have looked good so far, and who knows maybe we'll see a Harbaugh Bowl or Harbowl AFC Title game against the Baltimore Ravens in January? But we can chill on that for now, as this weekend sees the Chargers welcoming in the Denver Broncos (1-1) for an AFC West division game. … [Read more...] about L.A. Chargers vs Denver Broncos Game Preview, TV Info, Odds, Prediction