The Raiders took advantage of the Chargers’ bye week to move to the top of the AFC West standing. The Chargers had the opportunity to return the favor in Week 8, facing the Patriots in Los Angeles while the Raiders are on their bye. But the Chargers fell just short. In the end, it was the Chargers’ defense that faltered, allowing the Patriots to take nearly seven minutes off … [Read more...] about Chargers fall to Patriots solidifying Raiders spot atop AFC West
Archives for October 2021
Raiders playoff odds increase despite bye week
The bye week has been a very good one for the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only did they get a chance to rest up, but a lot of things in the AFC went their way. The Chargers fell to the Patriots at home and now have a record of just 4-3. The Broncos did win, but they are only 4-4 and the Raiders hold a tiebreaker over them. According to FiveThirtyEight, their odds to win the division … [Read more...] about Raiders playoff odds increase despite bye week
49ers win in Chicago was a unique one for Kyle Shanahan
The 49ers’ win in Chicago was unique in the Kyle Shanahan era and helped the club exorcise a demon that was quietly hanging over them since 2017. By coming back from a 16-9 second-half deficit, the victory was San Francisco’s first under Shanahan when trailing by seven or more points at any time in the second half. San Francisco hadn’t had a comeback like the one they had in … [Read more...] about 49ers win in Chicago was a unique one for Kyle Shanahan
A Tale of Two Halves; Takeaways from 49ers 33-22 Win Over the Bears
Looking at performances of note, including Jimmy Garoppolo's homecoming, as the 49ers overcome a deficit in the Week 8 victory against the Bears. … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Halves; Takeaways from 49ers 33-22 Win Over the Bears
Samuel and Mitchell Making Moves in 49ers Record Books
Offensive playmakers Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell walk away from Sunday’s battle against the Chicago Bears earning not only a victory, but making 49ers history. … [Read more...] about Samuel and Mitchell Making Moves in 49ers Record Books
Quick Bites: Sharks take overtime win with AHL roster
Photo by Amanda Cain/NHLI The Barracuda might be good this year, if their ability to slot into a COVID-protocol depleted NHL line up is any indication. There’s nothing like being in the car on your way to the SAP Center and finding out that five San Jose Barracuda players were recalled to fill in for presumably, the Sharks’ top line. And there’s truly nothing like the … [Read more...] about Quick Bites: Sharks take overtime win with AHL roster
Metropolitan Division Weekly: Hurricanes, Capitals stay on top
James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Plus, Sidney Crosby returns and an update on Jack Hughes. The Hurricanes are still holding on to that undefeated status, while the Capitals show they’re not washed up as some pundits think. Plus, bad news out of Jersey: Jack Hughes won’t be back soon. Here’s what you missed in the Metropolitan Division this week: Carolina Hurricanes … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Division Weekly: Hurricanes, Capitals stay on top
Kings lose first away game of season against Mavericks
Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings’ perfect road record is no more. The Sacramento Kings picked up their first road loss of the season with a slow-to-start performance against the Dallas Mavericks. So far this season, the Kings have been able to weather De’Aaron Fox’s struggles, which carried into Sunday night’s game, but they didn’t get enough from … [Read more...] about Kings lose first away game of season against Mavericks
Flashback: Steph Curry scored most points on Halloween in NBA history
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images This is the campiest video in GSOM history. HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY! Halloween season is upon us, the time of year where children and adults alike dress in their scariest costumes and exchange sweet candies. It’s also the best time to tell scary stories that curdle the blood and haunt the dreams; horrifying tales of unbelievable … [Read more...] about Flashback: Steph Curry scored most points on Halloween in NBA history