It’s wild-card weekend. Actually, the league would prefer that we call it “super wild-card weekend.” Which is something I won’t do, largely because they want me to do it. I also don’t want to call it wild-card weekend either, because it’s not. It used to be, with teams that didn’t win their divisions (the fourth [more] … [Read more...] about PFT’s NFL wild-card 2023 picks
Woody Johnson: Jets are ready to spend big if there’s a veteran QB we need
Jets owner Woody Johnson is ready to pay what it would cost to add a veteran franchise quarterback next season. Johnson told reporters today that if Jets General Manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh tell him there’s a veteran quarterback they need, Johnson will “absolutely” be ready to spend what it takes to [more] … [Read more...] about Woody Johnson: Jets are ready to spend big if there’s a veteran QB we need
Roquan Smith named AFC defensive player of the month
The Ravens didn’t really need any more validation for trading for linebacker Roquan Smith and signing him to a five-year extension this week. But they just got some anyway. Smith has been named AFC defensive player of the month for December and January. He was the only player in the league with at least 60 [more] … [Read more...] about Roquan Smith named AFC defensive player of the month
NFL’s new postseason overtime rule means game doesn’t end with a TD on first possession
In last year’s playoffs, the Bills and Chiefs played one of the greatest games in NFL history, but it was a game that left many fans feeling unfulfilled: It ended with the Chiefs receiving the overtime kickoff and scoring the game-winning touchdown on the opening possession. Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who had played a brilliant [more] … [Read more...] about NFL’s new postseason overtime rule means game doesn’t end with a TD on first possession
Amazon provides “make goods” to advertisers for viewership shortfall
In the TV business, the term “make good” is a bad thing. Networks often must “make good” with an advertiser when a show for which ads were purchased underdelivers. And the “make good” typically consists of the network providing free advertising elsewhere. Via Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, Amazon has issued “make goods” for advertisers who [more] … [Read more...] about Amazon provides “make goods” to advertisers for viewership shortfall