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Every NFL team has its strengths and weaknesses, and in the playoffs those are put under a microscope as teams look for any possible edge. An X-Factor is defined as “a variable in…
Jan 11, 2026
I have raved for the past two years about Curt Cignetti and the job he is doing in Bloomington, Indiana. Just last season, Indiana was the losingest program in FBS history (since c…
Jan 10, 2026
This weekend sees the start of the NFL postseason. The Seahawks and Broncos are sitting comfortably in the Divisional Round after earning first-round byes, while 12 other teams are…
Jan 9, 2026
It’s been an up-and-down regular season for bettors and for Three Picks and a Pass, but after finishing the final week 2–1, I’m feeling good heading into Wild Card Weekend. Detroit…
Jan 9, 2026
The Wild Card Round is almost upon us, and as the 6th and 7th seeds attempt to pull off season-altering upsets, one question keeps coming up: who actually has a real shot to win i…
Jan 9, 2026
The NFL postseason is finally here, and with it comes the chance for players and coaches alike to cement their legacies. But along with that opportunity comes immense pressure, esp…
Jan 8, 2026
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