Tom Pollin
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After the loss to Dallas, the Chiefs join the Lions in being in big danger of not making the postseason.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
After the loss to Dallas, the Chiefs join the Lions in being in big danger of not making the postseason.
Lions are in danger of not making the postseason this year after that loss.
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Lions are in danger of not making the postseason this year after that loss.
After a slow first quarter, now the Packers and Lions are set to trade TDs the rest of the game.
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
After a slow first quarter, now the Packers and Lions are set to trade TDs the rest of the game.
Nostrathomas for the three Thanksgiving games:
Detroit -2.5 home vs Green Bay
Kansas City -3.5 @ Dallas
Baltimore -7 vs Cincinnati (Burrow doesn't play well with rust on the arm).
Detroit -2.5 home vs Green Bay
Kansas City -3.5 @ Dallas
Baltimore -7 vs Cincinnati (Burrow doesn't play well with rust on the arm).
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Nostrathomas for the three Thanksgiving games:
Detroit -2.5 home vs Green Bay
Kansas City -3.5 @ Dallas
Baltimore -7 vs Cincinnati (Burrow doesn't play well with rust on the arm).
Detroit -2.5 home vs Green Bay
Kansas City -3.5 @ Dallas
Baltimore -7 vs Cincinnati (Burrow doesn't play well with rust on the arm).
ZoZo the Cat and I take trip in the Pro Football Time Machine to celebrate the life of 49ers, Lions and Steelers Hall of Fame running back John Henry Johnson. A member of the Million Dollar Backfield.
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John Henry Johnson and The Million Dollar Backfield
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
ZoZo the Cat and I take trip in the Pro Football Time Machine to celebrate the life of 49ers, Lions and Steelers Hall of Fame running back John Henry Johnson. A member of the Million Dollar Backfield.
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Rush Hour 4 is now on the board for Paramount because The Oompah Loompah wants it. Truthfully, I don't remember a Rush Hour 3. A couple of things. Did anybody tell Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker about it? We also have a sexual predator coming back to direct it. The entire thing will be a s**tshow.
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Rush Hour 4 is now on the board for Paramount because The Oompah Loompah wants it. Truthfully, I don't remember a Rush Hour 3. A couple of things. Did anybody tell Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker about it? We also have a sexual predator coming back to direct it. The entire thing will be a s**tshow.
It's funny that you never know when you've posted something that is going to gain traction and explode in a way you never expected.
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's funny that you never know when you've posted something that is going to gain traction and explode in a way you never expected.
Considering that he doesn't seem to understand that Jeanty and Bowers are the two most dynamic players on the team and need to be constantly fed, Kelley deserves to get fired.
During the offseason, Las Vegas made Chip Kelly the NFL’s highest-paid coordinator. Now, out.
Sources: The Raiders have fired Chip Kelly, saying goodbye to another coordinator.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Considering that he doesn't seem to understand that Jeanty and Bowers are the two most dynamic players on the team and need to be constantly fed, Kelley deserves to get fired.
I still can't believe Todd Bowles decided to go for it on fourth down on his own 28 instead of punting and getting his team back in the locker room to regroup. He gifted three more points to the Rams going into halftime.
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I still can't believe Todd Bowles decided to go for it on fourth down on his own 28 instead of punting and getting his team back in the locker room to regroup. He gifted three more points to the Rams going into halftime.
Bucs finally put points on the board. I was wondering if the NFL was going to have to invoke a slaughter rule tonight.
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Bucs finally put points on the board. I was wondering if the NFL was going to have to invoke a slaughter rule tonight.
Got nothing out of Swift, Alec Pierce and Kayshon Boutte today in fantasy. Need games out of Lamb and Bowers or I'm getting beat bad.
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Got nothing out of Swift, Alec Pierce and Kayshon Boutte today in fantasy. Need games out of Lamb and Bowers or I'm getting beat bad.
After the early games I'm 7-0 SU and 4-3 ATS. Seattle let the Titans back into the game and the Patriots couldn't finish the Bengals.
Didn't have time to write Nostrathomas this week. Picks for Week 12:
Bears -2.5 vs Pit
KC -3.5 vs Ind
GB -6.5 vs Min
Sea -12.5 vs Ten
NYG +13.5 @ Det (Det Win)
NYJ -13.5 @ Bal (Bal Win)
NE -7.5 vs Cin
AZ +2.5 vs Jax
LV -3.5 vs Cle
Phi -3 @ Dal
Atl +1.5 vs NO
LAR -7 vs TB
Car +7.5 vs SF (SF Win)
Bears -2.5 vs Pit
KC -3.5 vs Ind
GB -6.5 vs Min
Sea -12.5 vs Ten
NYG +13.5 @ Det (Det Win)
NYJ -13.5 @ Bal (Bal Win)
NE -7.5 vs Cin
AZ +2.5 vs Jax
LV -3.5 vs Cle
Phi -3 @ Dal
Atl +1.5 vs NO
LAR -7 vs TB
Car +7.5 vs SF (SF Win)
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
After the early games I'm 7-0 SU and 4-3 ATS. Seattle let the Titans back into the game and the Patriots couldn't finish the Bengals.
Bears defense made the plays when it counted! Huge win for the Bears over a division leading team!
November 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Bears defense made the plays when it counted! Huge win for the Bears over a division leading team!
Watching the Bears trying to hold onto a lead in the last two minutes is as nerve racking as watching the Bears try and come back.
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Watching the Bears trying to hold onto a lead in the last two minutes is as nerve racking as watching the Bears try and come back.
I notice CBS isn't promoting what's going to be on 60 Minutes tonight. Guess they don't have one of those hard hitting Chess/Boxing stories to be proud of tonight.
November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I notice CBS isn't promoting what's going to be on 60 Minutes tonight. Guess they don't have one of those hard hitting Chess/Boxing stories to be proud of tonight.
Huge play by Grady Jarrett when it counted. Got a big mitt in front of that pass!
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Huge play by Grady Jarrett when it counted. Got a big mitt in front of that pass!
Finally! Someone besides the Bears gets an illegal formation penalty.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Finally! Someone besides the Bears gets an illegal formation penalty.
I picked the Jets +13.5 vs the Ravens today but Baltimore to win. They did win 23-10. Got both the SU and ATS cover.
November 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I picked the Jets +13.5 vs the Ravens today but Baltimore to win. They did win 23-10. Got both the SU and ATS cover.
The Bears offense needed to help the defense and hang onto the ball longer. They are in real danger here in the fourth quarter.
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Bears offense needed to help the defense and hang onto the ball longer. They are in real danger here in the fourth quarter.
Linebackers got fooled. Let Freiermuth slip right behind for the touchdown. Now the Bears need to chew some clock and score.
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Linebackers got fooled. Let Freiermuth slip right behind for the touchdown. Now the Bears need to chew some clock and score.
Jameis throws his patented fourth quarter INT and the Lions have life.
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Jameis throws his patented fourth quarter INT and the Lions have life.
That's killer instinct by the Bears. Smash that ball into the end zone on the ground to take a two-score lead.
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
That's killer instinct by the Bears. Smash that ball into the end zone on the ground to take a two-score lead.
Lions are getting their a**es kicked at home by the Giants today. Looking like a crazy Sunday.
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Lions are getting their a**es kicked at home by the Giants today. Looking like a crazy Sunday.
We'll see if the Bears offense has grown up a bit today. Can they get a score after their defense gets a three an out? Can this team show a killer instinct?
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We'll see if the Bears offense has grown up a bit today. Can they get a score after their defense gets a three an out? Can this team show a killer instinct?
And D.J. makes up for it with the touchdown catch! All is forgiven!
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
And D.J. makes up for it with the touchdown catch! All is forgiven!