Paul Lebowitz is the author of the novel Breaking Balls and his annual baseball guide published from 2007-2013.
He has been a sports columnist and analyst for more than two decades. He lives in New York City.
In the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions — both 14-2 — battle for the NFC North title. More importantly, the winner will get the top seed in the conference and perhaps a clear path to the Super Bowl. The loser will not only need to play a […]
The Carolina Panthers (4-12) visit the Atlanta Falcons (8-8). Atlanta has one path to the postseason: Win this game while Tampa Bay loses to New Orleans. If the improbable happens and the Saints beat the Buccaneers, Atlanta will win the NFC South. It’s unlikely but theoretically possible. Like Oasis reuniting. Our Panthers vs Falcons prediction […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) host the New Orleans Saints (5-11). Tampa Bay’s path is simple. They need a Week 18 win or an Atlanta loss to clinch the NFC South. Our Saints vs Buccaneers prediction is for heavily favored Tampa to cover the 14-point spread. Head-to-head, New Orleans leads with a record of 40-26. […]
The Buffalo Bills (13-3) play the New England Patriots (3-13) for the second time in three weeks. Buffalo is the number 2 seed in the AFC playoff bracket. With one game to go, New England is in the pole position for the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Our Bills vs Patriots prediction is […]
The New York Giants (3-13) visit the playoff-bound Philadelphia Eagles (13-3). Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni is resting his stars. The Giants might have sabotaged their chance at the first overall pick with their Week 17 win over Indianapolis. Our Giants vs Eagles prediction is for the underdog Giants to cover the 3-point spread. Head-to-head, […]
The Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers (10-6) in a make-or-break game to keep their playoff hopes alive. Pittsburgh can win the AFC North if Baltimore, playing the earlier Saturday game, loses to Cleveland. Our Bengals vs Steelers prediction is for favored Cincinnati to cover the 2-point spread. Head-to-head, Pittsburgh has […]
The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) host the Cleveland Browns (3-13) in the final game of the NFL regular season. They need a win or a Steelers loss to clinch the AFC North. Should they win, they host a Wild Card playoff game. If they lose and the Steelers beat the Bengals, Baltimore needs to go on […]
In NFL news, running backs are making headlines. The primary focus is on Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley and his quest for Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. However, other running backs are gaining attention. Notably, the Cowboys have released veteran Ezekiel Elliott. And the Lions are debating when David Montgomery might be back on […]
The NFL regular season is coming to a close. The day after the regular season ends — labeled Black Monday — is when teams part ways with their head coaches. Other coaches perceived as having done the best work in the league for the regular season will be voted on for NFL Coach of the […]
The NFL playoff picture became clearer after Sunday’s Week 17 slate. Still, the two open spots — and how teams are seeded — will be determined in Week 18. Pro Football Talk breaks it down succinctly. The AFC’s Game of Thrones (Throwns?) In the AFC, three teams are alive for the last playoff spot. The […]
