Author: Colby Faria

Colby has a near-decades worth of experience writing about every major professional sport. As a Boston sports fan, he offers an outsiders perspective on the world of Wisconsin sports. Find him on Twitter, @ColbysBets!

Marquette

The Marquette Golden Eagles continue their quest for a Big East regular season title as they host the struggling Georgetown Hoyas, this afternoon at the Fiserv Forum. Let’s take a closer look at this afternoon’s Big East showdown. Game Information Matchup: Marquette Golden Eagles (12-4, 4-1 in Big East) vs. Georgetown Hoyas (5-11, 0-5 in Big East) When: Saturday, January 7, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. CDT Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin How To Watch: Fox Sports 1 Marquette vs. Georgetown Statistical Breakdown Chances to win: Marquette (94.7%), Georgetown (5.3%) Points Spread: Marquette (-18.5) Moneyline: Marquette (-2400), Georgetown (+1100) Total: 154.5 (Data per…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks and Jae Crowder rumors continue to heat up. As the NBA trade deadline continues to near, Jae Crowder is one of the hottest names on the market with a reported number of suitors to join their club ahead of the February 9th trade deadline. Could The Bucks Be Adding Jae Crowder To Their Championship Caliber Roster? However, according to Action Network’s Matt Moore, the Milwaukee Bucks are nearing a deal for the veteran forward, with the only hiccup being the addition of a third team. Per the report, that hiccup could be short lasting as the Bucks…

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NFL Week 18

With a spot in the NFC playoffs on the line, Aaron Rodgers will lead the Green Bay Packers against NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions, who are also in the mix to secure the seventh and final spot in the playoffs (provided they get some help from the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the day). Lets breakdown how oddsmakers are shaping Sunday night’s matchup. Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions Betting Breakdown While it’ll be extremely nerve-racking viewing on Sunday night for Packers and Lions fans alike, if you’re a numbers kind of person, ESPN’s Stat Index has the Packers the odds-on…

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Aaron Rodgers

According to Aaron Rodgers, perhaps even more than originally expected is on the line for the Green Bay Packers in week 18. With the Packers in the midst of putting the final touches on preparations for their regular season finale against the Detroit Lions, a game in which both teams need a win to earn their way into the playoffs Ahead of the Packers’ clash with the Lions on Sunday night, beat writer, Ryan Wood asked Aaron Rodgers the age-old question about Rodgers’ future, noting even if Green Bay defeats Detroit and earns their way into the playoffs, they’ll be…

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Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas is one-step closer to being immortalized for eternity in the sport of professional football. Earlier this evening, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the finalists for the class of 2023, which includes none other than former Wisconsin Badgers Left Tackle, Joe Thomas. NFL Network caught up with Thomas following the announcement and here’s what the former Badger and Cleveland Brown had to say about the news: “You just kind of well up with excitement when you get to hear your name as one of the finalists and you get an opportunity to kind of stroll down memory…

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Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Kylin Hill

As the playoffs near, nearly half the NFL already know where they’ll be drafting in this coming April’s draft. While the Green Bay Packers are still fighting for their playoff lives heading into the final weekend of the regular season, experts still made their predictions for who teams could be selecting when the draft rolls around in just a few months. Let’s take a look at who experts think Green Bay may be eyeing ahead of the draft in our Packers Mock Draft Tracker. Green Bay Packers Mock Draft Tracker ESPN: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame PFF: Michael Mayer, TE,…

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New England Patriots

By usual New England Patriots standards, 2022-23 has been a lackluster season. However, with just one more game remaining on the docket, Bill Belichick’s squad are just one win away from securing the seventh and final spot in the AFC playoffs. Let’s take a closer look at how the Pats can earn their way into the NFL playoffs. How The New England Patriots Can Make The Playoffs Path One: Patriots WIN @ Bills Path Two: Patriots LOSE @ Bills + Dolphins LOSS vs. Jets + Steelers LOSS vs. Browns + Jaguars WIN vs. Titans New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Breakdown…

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Kenny Pickett looks to do what many Steelers fans thought was impossible just weeks ago, and that’s lead Pittsburgh to the playoffs. Let’s take a closer look at how the Steelers can earn their way into the AFC playoffs. How The Pittsburgh Steelers Can Make The Playoffs Path One: Steelers WIN vs. Browns + Dolphins LOSS vs. Jets + Patriots LOSS @ Bills Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Breakdown If you want a more statistical breakdown of the Steelers’ week 18 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, ESPN’s Stat Index has you covered and according to the index, the Steelers are the…

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Miami Dolphins

Despite a five-game losing streak, the Miami Dolphins are alive when it comes to a potential playoff berth. Will Mike McDaniel lead the club to the playoffs in his first-year leading the Dolphins or will the team end the year with the longest losing streak in the entire league? Let’s take a closer look at how the Dolphins can earn their way into the AFC playoffs. How The Miami Dolphins Can Make The Playoffs Path One: Dolphins WIN vs. Jets + Patriots LOSS @ Bills Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Breakdown Looking for a more statistical breakdown? ESPN’s Stat Index has you…

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Seattle Seahawks

Rewind to August 2022, the Seattle Seahawks just traded one of, if not, the biggest star in franchise history in Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. After announcing veteran journeyman, Geno Smith as the new starting QB, it appeared as if the Seahawks were set for a long, drawn out rebuild. Except nobody told Geno Smith and co. as the club is currently preparing for their week 18 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams and with a win, the Seahawks will be participating in the NFL playoffs, in about 10 days. Let’s take a look at how the Seahawks can…

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