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512 games down, only 11 to go! It's playoff time in the NFL, the time everyone looks forward to. The regular season is like your early Sunday afternoon "warm-up" games, while the playoffs are your game-of-the-week prime time games! Who will be crowned champion? Who will kiss the Lombardi? Who will win the Super Bowl? Find out here by taking this, quick, but wild ride through the playoffs...Begin Slideshow

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What to Watch for in NFL Week 15

Posted: 20th December 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
eek 15 has already seen two fantastic games come down to the final minutes. On Thursday night, the Colts remained undefeated after making a comeback to beat the Jaguars 35-31. Last night, the Saints fell to 13-1 when the Cowboys pulled off the upset, 24-17. Sunday's slate of games could include some more classics! á Matchup of the Week: Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) at San Diego Chargers (10-3) When the Bengals head to San Diego to ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What to Watch for in NFL Week 12

Posted: 29th November 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
NFL coaches always emphasize the importance of games played after Thanksgiving and preach that the "real season" starts after Turkey Day. Well, Thanksgiving was three days ago; The "real season" starts now! á Matchup of the Week: New England Patriots (7-3) at New Orleans Saints (10-0) The Patriots vs. Saints matchup on Monday Night Football is clearly the "must watch" game of Week 12. This primetime showdown puts two high-powered offenses led by two MVP ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What To Watch for in NFL Week 11

Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
Last Sunday was filled with lots of hard-hitting action and stunning finishes, and it was all capped off by an instant classic played between the Colts and Patriots. This week we're in for another great weekend of football. We've got division rivalries all over the board and playoff hopes on the line. In this addition of Sunday Morning Under the Helmet, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we'll take a quick look ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What to Watch for in NFL Week Nine

Posted: 8th November 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
It's that time of week again: time for football! This week, we've got a lot on the table. We've got a divisional showdown on the big stage, we've got no-name players poised for superstar performances and we've got an upset alert like never before. So take the next few minutes to read everything you need to know to get yourself prepared for another great weekend of NFL action. á á Matchup of the Week: ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What to Watch for in NFL Week Eight

Posted: 1st November 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
Week Eight is the halfway point in the NFL regular season. It has been an eventful first half full of surprises, shockers, and disappointments. In the first half, we saw Tom Brady struggle, but then rebound. We saw the Denver Broncos go 6-0 and the Tennessee Titans 0-6. We saw Cedric Benson emerge as a top running back and Jake Delhomme forget how to play. The Detroit Lions won a game and ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What To Watch for in NFL Week Seven

Posted: 25th October 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
Last week we saw the Saints pummel the Giants, the Raiders upset the Eagles, and the Titans destroyed by the Patriots in a blizzard. What shockers, blowouts, and upsets will we see in week seven? Stay tuned to find out! á Matchup of the Week: Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) The Pittsburgh Steelers got off to a slow start but have recently turned it on to collect three straight victories including last ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What To Watch for in NFL Week Six

Posted: 18th October 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
Good morning! Yes, it's that time of week again: Sunday, time for football! This week it's week six, and it's sure to be another great weekend of hard-hitting action. But before you strap yourself to the couch for the day and glue your eyes to the big screen, join us as we take a whirl around the NFL and prepare you for week 6 action. á Matchup of the Week:á New York Giants (5-0) ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What To Watch for in NFL Week Five

Posted: 11th October 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
The first quarter is over, but don't worry, there is still plenty of football to go. Through the first four weeks the NFL has seen its share of surprises, like the 4-0 Denver Broncos, disappointments like the 0-4 Tennessee Titans, and has certainly not lacked in entertainment. The hard-hitting continues as we suit up for another weekend full of the game we all love. á Matchup of the Week:á Atlanta Falcons (2-1) at ...

Sunday Morning Under the Helmet: What To Watch for in NFL Week Four

Posted: 4th October 2009 by Alex Johnson in NFL
Four. What is four? In baseball, four is Lou Gehrig. In basketball, it's the final four. In footballùit's Brett Favre. á Matchup of the Week:á Green Bay Packers (2-1) at Vikings (3-0) Brett Favre wore No. 4 for 16 seasons in Green Bay. He wore four in 2008 as a New York Jet. Now, he wears four as a Minnesota Viking and in this week four divisional matchup, Favre and his new team will ...