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Can The Bengals Slow Down Aaron Donald? Nothing’s Stopped Him Yet.

Despite all the high-profile mercenaries the Los Angeles Rams acquired during their run to Super Bowl LVI, the single biggest difference-maker is one they drafted in 2014: Aaron Donald. He’s not just the best at what he does, he’s the most impactful individual defender on the planet — and the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line might […]

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We Can Help With Your Bitcoin-Themed Super Bowl Prop Bet

It’s Super Bowl week, and that means it’s time for a yearly tradition that is near and dear to our hearts: analyzing silly proposition bets that have nothing to do with the game’s outcome.  Each year during the Super Bowl, sportsbooks around the world offer prop bets on everything from the result of the opening […]

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NFL Kickers Are On Fire This Postseason

That NFL kickers are much better than they used to be is not a new development. The leaguewide percentage of made field goals rose steadily in the 2000s and again in the mid-2010s, to the point where kickers can now be expected to make around 84 or 85 percent of their field goals every season. […]

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Our Guide To The Super Bowl No One Saw Coming

Super Bowl LVI is finally here, and it offers a truly interesting — if not exactly expected — pair of combatants. Do you like star power and ferocious defense? The Los Angeles Rams could be the team for you. Or would you prefer a youthful underdog with explosive offensive talent? We might suggest rooting for […]

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