Seattle Seahawks
Having worked in the NFL for 15 years in the special teams realm, each week we will discuss the most impactful moments from in the kicking, punting or return game. Often special teams can be overlooked, but the critical nature of a reliable and effective special teams unit cannot be overstated. This week, we will […]
Domo’s NFL Power Rankings: Denver and Seattle Take a Tumble
1) Bucs (4-1) Previous: 1 Last Game: W45-17 vs MIA Good News: Tom Brady threw for 411 yards and 5 TDs against the Dolphins Sunday and hasn’t thrown an interception since Week 1. Bad News: Brady injured his thumb early in Sunday’s game and won’t have a lot of time for it to heal with […]
Thursday Night Preview: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
Here’s a preview of Thursday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, courtesy of STAT Stack: Los Angeles Rams (3-1) at Seattle Seahawks (2-2) Line: Rams -2.5, Total: 54.5 ONE THING THAT EVERY FAN NEEDS TO KNOW The Iron Chef As chants of “Let Russ Cook” continue to flow on social […]
Rams Stay on Top, Seahawks Rise in Week 5 Discipline Index
Despite a tough showing against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, the Los Angeles Rams are still on top of the 33rd Team’s Discipline Index heading into Week 5. Here is how the top-10 of this week’s Discipline Index unfolded: As a reminder, the 33rd Team’s Discipline Index combines the number of penalties, penalty yardage […]
Mike Tannenbaum’s Week 4 Takeaways
As we do every Monday here at the 33rd Team, here are my top five takeaways from this week’s NFL action: 1) The Return Tom Brady left Foxborough with a victory, but it was anything but easy for the Buccaneers QB. Coach Belichick and the Patriots constantly gave Brady different looks and mixed up their […]
Mike Tannenbaum: Week 4 Matchups to Watch
Here are five Week 4 matchups we’ve got our eyes on: 1) Tom Brady returns to New England Brady makes his first trip back to Foxborough since signing with Tampa Bay in 2020, and everyone is wondering how Bill Belichick will defend him and the potent Buccaneers’ offense. Given how well they know each other, […]
Insiders Network: Which 2020 Playoff Teams Will Bounce Back?
The 33rd Team’s Insiders Network is a group of former NFL coaches and front-office executives who are here to provide insight and perspective into all things football. Here is this week’s question for the group: Six playoff teams from last season are now 1-2 (Chiefs, Steelers, Washington, Seahawks, Bears) or 0-3 (Colts). Which of these […]
Inside the Numbers: Week 3 Winners
Each week The 33rd Team analyzes Sunday’s games by looking at more than just wins and losses. We look at specific statistics and game trends that impacted the outcomes of each game. Today, let’s look at the winners: Cleveland Browns 26 – Chicago Bears 6 Browns Key Stat: 47 Total Yards Allowed Sometimes it’s just that […]
Insiders Network: Which Surprise Week 1 Winner Is for Real?
Each week during the season, we will reach out to members of the 33rd Team Insiders Network to get insight and perspective on a topical question. Week 2 question: Among the teams that were considered surprise winners in Week 1, which team looked most “for real,” and why? Marc Trestman: A few days ago, I wrote of the […]
Fantasy Football: Streaming Defenses and Kickers – Week 2
Streaming defenses and kickers is an excellent way to maximize return on minimal investment at the two positions. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already realized that, and hopefully you’ve checked out my previous articles on streaming. Many of those streaming options were chosen because they would still apply for this week, but some do […]