Author Archives: Bobby Roberts

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start/Sit – Week 16

We may no longer have bye weeks, but the current COVID outbreak in the NFL has made putting together a fantasy team a minute-by-minute decision.

I’ve been keeping an eye on a COVID List Tracker to make sure I’m up-to-date on all the players who may miss this week. After they updated the protocols for return, it’s possible a large number of the players should be cleared by this weekend…but a good number could be added on the list as well.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a few key offensive players on the COVID list. How will they fare against the Steelers?

Here is our Fantasy Football Sit/Start for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season…and enjoy our awesome MS Paint masterpiece of QB Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.

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10 Sports Terms That Apply to Daily Life

Sports are so much a part of our daily lives that we all use sports idioms to communicate, sometimes not even knowing the athletic history of the expression. Whether it is to criticize someone or appreciate the performance of a co-worker, sports phrases are typically used in everyday life. 

If you are a sports fan, you will love these sports-based phrases that can be applied to so many life situations. Let’s check out a few such expressions you probably use everyday.

  • Game of Inches

Sometimes, the small things can make all the difference between success and failure – not only on the sports field, but in all aspects of life. In football, teams can lose a game by small margins. Likewise, people who are ready to fight for that extra inch are sure to win in the end.

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2021 NFL Week 15 – Betting Picks Against Spread

Kirk Cousins dottedI went 9-4-1 against the spread last week. 

As of Wednesday evening, there are 90 NFL players on the COVID list. There are many key players that will miss this weekend’s games. I actually had a large chunk of this written on Tuesday, but as more and more names were placed on the list, I decided to wait an extra day to post my NFL betting picks. This could become the norm due to the variant’s infection rate.

Can the Patriots stop the Colts running game on Saturday?

We pick every NFL game against the spread and throw out a few upsets in Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.

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2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start/Sit – Week 15

We no longer have to deal with bye weeks and we will have a full slate of games through the rest of the regular season.

You may have a set roster now, but you could be in the market for some flex plays to stream every weeks. Also, due to the recent COVID outbreak, you may need to replace someone who will not be able to play this week.

Will Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes be able to dust off his arm and have a huge fantasy outing against the Los Angeles Chargers?

Here is our Fantasy Football Sit/Start for Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season…and enjoy our awesome MS Paint masterpiece of QB Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Can Urban Meyer Survive the Season?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer is having arguably the worst season any NFL coach has had in recent memory. Not only is his team 2-11 on the year, but all of his off-the-field issues are making it hard for the Jaguars front office to keep him after this season.

We all know about Meyer’s drunken night when he was caught on video groping a young blonde. Most coaches would have trouble surviving that scandal, but he has seen his #1 overall pick quarterback play like he doesn’t belong in the league, he is having shouting matches with his veteran wide receivers and was caught telling all of his assistant coaches that they were losers.

What can Urban Meyer do to survive the season and coach the Jaguars going forward?

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2021 NFL Week 14 – Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 8-6 against the spread last week. 

I only had one loss after the early games on Sunday, but the late games really destroyed my hopes of a huge week. I did hit a nice Lions moneyline play which kept me in the black this weekend.

The primetime games on Sunday and Monday nights are great. The Bills/Bucs and Rams/Cardinals games will have playoff implications. 

Can the Washington Football Team win their fifth game in-a-row and cover against the Cowboys?

We pick every NFL game against the spread and throw out a few upsets in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.

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2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start/Sit – Week 14

This is the final week of bye weeks, so rosters should be more stable the rest of the season.

The Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are all out on bye this week.

You could be in need of someone to replace Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle or (maybe) Patriots QB Mac Jones in deeper leagues.

Will Titans QB Ryan Tannehill bounce-back from a bad performance and have a solid fantasy outing against the Jaguars?

Here is our Fantasy Football Sit/Start for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season…and enjoy our awesome MS Paint masterpiece of QB Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers.

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Running Improves Your Life

We already know that being healthy, and moving is good for us. But have you ever seen a runner with their headphones in, cruising down the street at speed and thought – I wish I were a runner. 

It seems that running is for a specific type of person, but really it’s for everyone, and it doesn’t take much to get started. What is more interesting is that most runners become incredibly passionate about their running time – it becomes sacred in their daily routine. 

If you haven’t taken a run lately, then don’t worry – you’re not alone. Here are some of the ways that running can improve your life. 

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Warning Signs: When It’s Time To Modify Your Budget

The world is going through a supply chain crunch and items cost more right now. The inflation rate has increased and it could put a crunch on your personal budget. This could be the norm for awhile and it may have changed your spending or saving habits.

Here are some warning signs that it’s time to modify your budget.

Increased Credit Card Balance

We all know how easy it is to let ‘future self’ deal with paying for a nonessential purchase. You just pull out your credit card and figure that you’ll cut something else out to help pay for it. Well, the interest for that purchase hits and you continue to just pay the minimum amount to not ruin your budgeting plans. It’s time to start paying down that balance.

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2021 NCAA Football – Week 14 Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 12-11-2 against the spread last week.

It’s Conference Championship Week! I would have named it that but there is one non-conference title games this week. USC at California is the lone game with only bragging rights on the line.

We have seen some prominent head coaches in college football change jobs this week. There’s a chance that a handful of head coaches in this week’s games will be coaching other teams next season.

Can Michigan take care of Iowa and punch their ticket into the College Football Playoff?

We at ‘America’s White Boy’ pick EVERY college football game against the spread in Week 14 of the 2021-22 NCAA Football season (December 4th, 2021).

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2021 NFL Week 13 – Betting Picks Against Spread

I went 6-9 against the spread last week. 

I had a rough week and by far the worst showing of the season. I had a couple close losses, but those are still big, fat L’s at the pay window.

We have a rough idea which teams are in the playoff race and which teams that could soon pack it in the for the season. We could still see a few surprises though.

This time last month, it looked like the Dolphins were in the race for the #1 overall pick, but they’ve now won four games in-a-row heading into this week.

Who will win the shootout between the Chargers and Bengals?

We pick every NFL game against the spread and throw out a few upsets in Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season.

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