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Primetime Preview: Chicago Bears @ Washington Redskins

by Travis Singleton | Sep 23, 2019 | Featured, NFL

Monday Night Football should be an interesting matchup between the Chicago Bears (1-1) on the season and the Washington Redskins (0-2). The Chicago Bears have the best defense in the NFL and have used that defense and translated it to the offense. Khalil Mack will be a busy man in the middle trying to get to Case Keenum who’s been elusive in the pocket at times. Mack interrupts everything in the run game for the opposing teams and he’s in every single quarterback’s dreams creating nightmares. This Chicago defense and team runs off the energy of Mack and when he makes plays it energizes the team as a unit.

The Bears defensive line will be trying to eat all night but they will be trying to stop one of the best running backs in NFL history in Adrian Peterson. Peterson has resurrected his career in Washington DC with the Redskins after his short stints in New Orleans and Arizona. The Redskins use Peterson’s angry running style to beat up the defenses that they play and he doesn’t look to have slowed down at all. One thing that Adrian Peterson has improved is his pass-catching out of the backfield. Chris Thompson is still in the mix but Peterson has shown that he has the hands if he needs to use them on a play. The mix of Peterson and Thompson will have to be on full display because Keenum should be under pressure all night long.

Case Keenum has 601 yards on the season with 5 touchdowns and has looked extremely well in the pocket showing a lot of patience. One person that Keenum has been able to rely on is the rookie sensation, Terry McLaurin. The rookie has been able to haul in 10 receptions for 187 yards with 2 touchdowns in 2 games. Mind you that’s his first two games of his young career in the NFL. The fact the team has shown a lot of trust and faith in McLaurin this early just shows how much they believe in his ability to get open at any time. The Redskins have their new number 1 receiver in McLaurin and even with a tough Bears defense, he might be able to open.

On the flip side, the Bears have Mitch Trubisky who has struggled out the gate to get his offensive game going. This could be a huge bounce-back game for Mitch and the Bears offense to get things on track to match the intensity of the Bears defense. Mitch has 348 yards on the season with 0 touchdowns and 1 interception. Mitch Trubisky needs to get back to his game from last season where he used his legs and arm to get the Bears down the field with ease. Look for Mitch to get the ball in the hands of his playmakers Allen Robinson, David Montgomery, and Tarik Cohen. This should be the game where Montgomery goes off and gets things going as the rookie will be playing in his first MNF matchup in his career with the whole NFL and world watching.

Both teams will have their hands full tonight in a matchup that should be very defensive. The Bears will lean on Khalil Mack and the Redkins will lead on Josh Norman. Don’t expect much offense in this game unless we see some missed coverages in the secondary. The Monday night matchup could be decided by the defense and special teams something that teams don’t usually prioritize like these two teams. Cohen should be dangerous in the return game and I would look for his impact in this game tonight.

Score Prediction: Chicago Bears 17-10

Sep 23, 2019 No Comments

Primetime Preview: Los Angeles Rams @ Cleveland Browns

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by Travis Singleton | Sep 22, 2019 | Featured, NFL

The Cleveland Browns will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football tonight. The Browns were able to beat up on the short-handed New York Jets on Monday Night last week and want to keep it going. Baker Mayfield didn’t look that well last week against the Jets and will look to capitalize on tonight. Baker had a couple of big plays to Odell Beckham Jr and if he didn’t have those plays it would have been an average outing for the Heisman winner. It’s time for Baker to prove that he can get it done in a big game with the whole NFL fanbase watching. The Browns have been able to make some big plays on the season but they’ve yet to play defense as the Rams possess. OBJ and Landry can beat any cornerback in the league on any given play they just need Baker to have time in the pocket to get it to them.

Baker and the Browns offensive line will have to deal with Aaron Donald all night long. Donald is the reason that Drew Brees has a broken thumb and will be out for 6 weeks. Donald is unstoppable off the line and puts pressure on the QBs on almost every play. The secondary of the Rams has not been what it was last year but they have a chance to bounce back with Baker behind center because he has thrown 4 interceptions so far. The Browns do have a nice safety blanket with Nick Chubb who was able to get going last week against the Jets. Chubb has shown that he can be that every-down back and with his slippery moves out the backfield with pass-catching and running it will be a big game for him. The Rams have something to prove on the defensive end adding Eric Weddle and Clay Matthews but this Cleveland offense has to do the same. Both teams will have the spotlight on them and both teams have amazing followings. We know the Rams defense has been dominant in the past but can the Browns defense match it.

The Browns defense last week was able to get to the Jets QBs and a huge part of that was Myles Garrett. The Browns will be down a couple of defensive players this game and they will have to deal with Jared Goff/Todd Gurley. This Rams offense has been unstoppable over the last season and they want to continue that tonight. Todd Gurley has had limited touches this season but he’s still been able to get the yards and now some touchdowns. If the Browns can’t contain Gurley and that Rams offense then that passing offense can get going in a hurry. The fact that the Rams have Kupp, Cooks, and Woods lining up against a Browns secondary that will be shorthanded could spell trouble for them quickly. Both teams have something to prove in this game and will have the spotlight on them but only one team can be victorious. The new coach vs the young coach on Sunday Football and this should be a great one to close out the Sunday games for Week 3.

Score Prediction: Los Angeles Rams 31- 27

Sep 22, 2019 No Comments

SR NFL Week 3: Preview and Predictions

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by Travis Singleton | Sep 22, 2019 | Featured, NFL

1:00 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are at home and look to go 3-0 as they play the Bengals who have yet to find their identity. Josh Allen and the ageless Frank Gore will be leading the offensive attack today in Buffalo. Josh Allen has been able to get it done in the air and on the ground with ease. The Bengals defense has yet been able to shut down the opposing offense but they do have Andy Dalton who has been throwing the football at a career-high pace so far in the season. The Bengals will have a chance if they can get Joe Mixon going and with his injuries, it can be tough at times especially behind that offensive line. The Bills have shown through the two weeks that they’re a big deal and want to show that to everyone outside of Buffalo New York.

Score Prediction: Buffalo Bills 27-10

Denver Broncos @ Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers got it going last weekend against the Minnesota Vikings on the ground with Aaron Jones as he rushed 116 yards on 23 attempts with a touchdown. If the Packers can continue to get Jones the ball that will free up the play-action for Aaron Rodgers. The one surprise so far for the Packers is the fact that Davante Adams has yet to score on the season for the Packers. Adams has 11 receptions for 142 in two games and will look to get his first touchdown against Chris Harris Jr in the Broncos secondary. The Broncos on the flipside will have to get the ball out of Flacco’s hands very quick as the Packers defense has improved this season with Martinez in the linebacker spot. The Broncos have a good receiving core but they need to make sure they can make some plays ASAP in this game. Von Miller will also be a huge part of this game for Denver if they will come out of this victorious in the tough Lambo Field.

Score Prediction: Green Bay Packers 31-13

Miami Dolphins @ Dallas Cowboys

Poor Miami Dolphins…..The Dolphins have got rid of players and have been playing terrible these last two weeks against the Ravens and Patriots. Now the Dolphins head to Dallas in a showdown with the red hot Dallas Cowboys who are 2-0 on the season and primed to feed Zeke. The Cowboys offense has been amazing this season but they will be without Michael Gallup which will give Randall Cobb and Amari Cooper more opportunity in the air attack. Also, Dak Prescott has looked amazing early in the season as he’s right up there with Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes in touchdowns. Dak is showing that he’s worth the money he wants and they will lean on the defense and Zeke to run the Dolphins down to the ground in Dallas. The Miami Dolphins don’t have anything exciting going for them but they will be starting Josh Rosen hoping that he can change the direction that this team has been going. At this rate, the Dolphins should be ready for the NFL Draft right now because they have 3 first-round picks.

Score Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 38-14

Atlanta Falcons @ Indianapolis Colts

The Atlanta Falcons finally got Julio Jones going in Week 2 against the Eagles as he connected with Matt Ryan for 2 touchdowns. If the Falcons want to continue to be successful they will need to keep getting Julio Jones involved and with the emergence of Calvin Ridley in the mix, the Falcons have a great tandem. One person that’s been hiding is Devonte Freeman and this should be the week that he finally gets to go off against one of the worst run defenses in the Colts. The Colts will have a banged-up Marlon Mack but they will need to get that running game going to help Jacoby Brissett behind the center. If Brissett can get some time to throw in the pocket he should be able to find Hilton or Ebron against this Falcons secondary. Both teams are good offensively it will be on the defense and who gets the takeaway that will seal the deal in this matchup.

Score Prediction: Atlanta Falcons 31-27

New York Jets @ New England Patriots

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have had the New York Jets number for the last 20 years. This time the Patriots will be without Antonio Brown as he only lasted for 11 days in their uniform. Brown’s drama off the field got in the way of his availability on the field for any NFL team this season it looks like. Now with that being said the departure of Brown opens the door for Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman to have more targets and you know Tom loves to throw the ball. On the other hand, the Jets are putting out their 3rd string QB Luke Falk and it didn’t look nice against the Browns on Monday. The Patriots defense has been unbelievable these first 2 weeks and will try to make Falk beat them and keep Bell in a stacked box so that he can’t have the 25+ touches that he had last week. The Patriots are in rare form right now and look ready for another Superbowl run but the Jets won’t be in the way of that at all.

Score Prediction: New England Patriots 38-7

Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles

Could this be the week Miles Sanders goes off and gets the touches that he deserves in that Eagles backfield? We’re about to find out but the Eagles need to have a steady backfield if they want to be effective in the passing game. The Eagles will be without Jackson & (Jeffrey) is a game-time decision so that means they will depend on Zach Ertz heavily. The Eagles defense is good but needs to bounce back after last weekend against the Falcons. The Detroit Lions will be looking to get Kerryon Johnson going early but have shown that they can get it done in the passing game. Matthew Stafford has been slinging the ball and has been depending on Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr to help him out. Both teams have QBs that don’t mind throwing the ball but Carson Wentz has the better weapons around him but he needs to be able to have time in the pocket to get the victory.

Score Prediction: Detroit Lions 18-13

Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have found their identity so far in the young season and it’s simply got the ball to Dalvin Cook. Cook has been explosive this season and has been ripping defenses apart every single week. The Raiders have a tough defense but with the volume that Cook has received, it’s clear that he will help carry the Vikings this season if they will get victories. Kirk Cousins has struggled so far and that’s hurt the production of Diggs and Thielen but they should be able to get on track. The Vikings have way too much firepower on the offensive end and with that stout defense, it should be a long day for the Raiders. The Vikings have a lockdown corner in Rhodes and he will try to stop Williams as he’s not 100% for Oakland. The Raiders have Josh Jacobs but he’s been under the weather and we don’t know what will happen with that situation. The running backs for the Raiders are slim but they will have to try and do it through the air with Darren Waller their mismatch. Overall this should be a decent matchup but the hometown favorites will be dominant in this contest.

Score Prediction: Minnesota Vikings 31-13

Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs

This will be a SHOOOOOOOOTOUT in Kansas City between two great offenses. Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson will both be putting on a show for the NFL fans all around the world. Mahomes will be at home and he’s coming off a 4 touchdown quarter against the Raiders. Earl Thomas was saying they wanted to eliminate the big plays before they happen. Mahomes will be throwing the ball a little bit more knowing that his running backs are limited and also he’s still without Tyreke Hill. Something that has been special about Mahomes is the fact that it doesn’t matter who’s on the field he will make them better just like Michael Jordan did in the NBA. Mahomes has every throw in the book and will just need his defense to slow down Jackson to get the victory. Lamar Jackson has been nothing less than spectacular this season for the Ravens and he’s shown that he can throw the ball and run the ball with ease. So far heading into week 3 Jackson has silenced the haters and has been able to be efficient in the pocket while delivering some dimes to his good friend Hollywood Brown. Both teams have playmakers that have shown up on the season and it will come down to the defenses making plays. The safety blankets for both these QBs will be for KC (Travis Kelce/Sammy Watkins) and BAL (Mark Ingram/Mark Andrews). This game will be the game of the week and this will be a matchup that we will probably see down the road in the playoffs.

Score Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs 38-31

4:05 PM EST

New York Giants @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a great win against the Carolina Panthers. This defense has shown some great heart and has been able to get turnovers in crucial moments. The biggest question for the Buccaneers offense has been (Where is Mike Evans?) and that’s the guy that can get this team going. Can Winston find his guys OJ Howard and Mike Evans who have been struggling out the gates but their partner in crime Chris Godwin has been able to flourish in those moments. Both of these guys are great talents and if the Bucs running game can’t get going against the Giants it could be a passing exhibit in Tampa. For the New York Giants, this is the start of a new era with Daniel Jones behind center and not Eli Manning. This will be Jones first start and he will have to depend on Saquon Barkley in the check-downs and hope that his receiving core is healthy enough to make it happen. Jones will have to look to hook up with Engram early as he tries to bring a victory to the “Big Apple” on the road.

Score Prediction: Buccaneers 28-13

Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals

Kyle Allen…Yes, Kyle Allen will be starting for the Carolina Panthers today as Cam Newton will be out after reaggravating his foot he injured in the preseason. Allen will have to depend on Christian McCaffrey in this game as the offense should be running through him all day long against this Cardinals defense. The Panthers have the weapons to win this game as they have Olsen, Moore, and Samuels but they need to make plays on the defensive end to get those chances. Luke will try to slow down Kyler Murray and that Cardinals college-style offense that has been working for the Cardinals. Murray has been special for the Cardinals so far in the season and has been able to use Fitzgerald, Kirk, and David Johnson to his advantage against opposing defenses. Both teams will have something to prove on the offensive end but it will be the defense and special teams that will determine the game flow for sure.

Score Prediction: Arizona Cardinals 24 – 17

4:25 PM EST

New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks

Teddy Bridgewater will be leading the Saints into Seattle as Drew Brees will be out for the next 6 weeks with a broken thumb. Bridgewater will have to deal with being the new starter and also being on the road in the most hostile arena in the NFL. One thing that will be working in Bridgewater’s favor is the fact that he still has Kamara and Thomas to get the ball to whenever he’s in trouble with that Seahawks defense. The Saints defense will be in for a tough matchup going against Russell Wilson who was the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Wilson has been able to show off the deep ball and he’s been able to find Metcalf and Lockett at the right times. The running game will be important in this game between Carson and Kamara. This game will be won on the ground and it will be interesting to see how the Saints utilize Hill and Bridgewater behind center today in Seattle. The Seahawks defense has not made noise this year but this can be the game that gets Bobby Wagner and the crew back on track.

Score Prediction: Seattle Seahawks 28 – 17

Pittsburgh Steelers @ San Francisco 49ers

No Big Ben for the Steelers as he’s out for the season but they will have Mason Rudolph under center against the 49ers. This will be a tough matchup as the 49ers defense has been playing lights out behind the energy of Richard Sherman. The Steelers will need to get the ball to Juju a lot more than they have the past 2 weeks and they will need to get Conner involved in the running game very early. The Steelers are ground and pound we all know that and it will be a challenge against that defense on the road. Jimmy G has been able to play amazing the last couple of weeks and has some running backs behind him to support him now. The 49ers have 3 running backs that can take over the game on their end and have some playmakers in the wide receiver position that want to make a name for themselves as well. With the emergence of Deebo Samuels and others, this game will be very interesting especially for the winless Steelers who need a victory badly.

Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 17 – 14

Houston Texans @ LA Chargers

The Houston Texans went from a heartbreaking loss in Week 1 against the Saints to a pull a rabbit out the hat win against the Jags in Week 2. In Week 3 they will need to get Deshaun Watson back going again as he struggled against the Jaguars. One thing about Watson is he will never give up and he’s shown that time and time again. Watson will have to get the ball to his weapons Hopkins, Fuller, and Stills early in this game as it looks to be a shootout. The Chargers have been able to do whatever they wanted on the offensive end as they have things running through Keenan Allen and Austin Ekler. Phillip Rivers will continue to sling the ball no matter what and that’s what he will need to do against this Texans defense with JJ Watt coming after him. Both these offenses will be making big plays and it will be exciting for the fans but not the defenses. The Chargers will try to get to Watson as he’s been sacked the most in the past couple of seasons and they will try to continue that trend. This game along with the Chiefs/Ravens game should have a lot of fantasy points and look forward to some fast pace offense with points on the scoreboard.

Score Prediction: LA Chargers 34 – 27

Sep 22, 2019 No Comments

NFL TNF Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans (Week 3)

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by Travis Singleton | Sep 19, 2019 | Featured, NFL

Week 3 of the NFL starts off with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennesse Titans. This division rivalry is set to be a ground and pound fest. Both teams have a great run offense and have defenses that want to prove that they’re still at the top of the list in the NFL. The Titans come into this matchup 1-1 on the season and look to change that to 2-1 heading into Week 4. On the other side, we have the Jaguars who have already lost their $88 million dollar quarterback Nick Foles for an extended period of time. Foles injury has put Gardner Minshew in the driver seat trying to get the Jags to win number 1 on the season. Both teams want to set the tone defensively and ground and pound but with the Jalen Ramsey trade talks looming around this game it seems like Jacksonville needs this more than Tennesse. Last year this matchup was headlined by Derrick Henry’s 99-yard touchdown run where he brought back “Beast Mode” like Marshawn was out there on the field. Below you can check out the run and also read what to look for as we breakdown the matchup deeper.

QB Matchup – Gardner Minshew vs Marcus Mariota

The quarterback play in this game is simple because it comes down to who will manage the game better than the other one. Marcus Mariota has to prove to everyone that he can get the job done this season to separate himself from Jameis Winston and all the comparisons coming into the league. So far on the young season, Mariota has thrown for 403 yards in the air with 4 TDs and he will need to try to continue airing the ball out against this Jags defense that has struggled in the first two weeks. Jacksonville does need some credit because they’ve played the Chiefs & Texans which would be two tough matchups for any defense. Marcus Mariota will need to use his arm and his legs if he wants to get this win over the Jags. Marcus Mariota has shown a lot of pocket presence and has been very patient in his approach this season and that will need to continue with Campbell and that stout defense coming for him tonight.

Gardner Minshew has been filling some serious shoes in Jacksonville, especially as a rookie 6th rounder. The Jags didn’t expect to have Minshew in with the 1st squad but with the injury of Foles, he’s found his niche in the offense and has looked amazing. The Jags might be winless but Minshew has stepped up big time and almost made a heroic comeback in Houston against the Texans. Minshew has shown that he can throw the ball and that he has some legs on him to run for the yardage that he needs when the defense isn’t pressuring him. Minshew has thrown for 488 yards and 3 TDs on the season and will need to continue to sling the football to his favorite targets Chark & Westbrook. The Jags can squeeze a win out if Minshew manages the game and keeps things simple while trying to feed his running back Leonard Fournette.

RB Matchup – Derrick Henry vs Leonard Fournette

Derrick Henry has been a complete monster this season and has pounded opposing defenses that he’s played heading into Week 3. A lot of people want to see if he can sustain this for a whole season and Henry’s trying to make believers out of the haters. Henry has been setting the tone for the offense and has been able to use the ground game to help his QB in the play action big time. Henry has 166 yards on 34 carries with 2 TDs on the ground and 1 TD on a 75-yard reception. The growth in Henry’s game has kept Dion Lewis off the field and the way he’s been playing he looks like the clear cut 3 down back. Henry will need to be physical with this Jags defense and beat them up all quarters to help his team to victory. Henry has put the 99 yard TD run behind him from last year but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen again against this Jags defense if they’re caught sleeping.

One of the running backs that has been quiet on the season has been Leonard Fournette. He had the chance to propel his team to victory last week and got stopped on the 1-yard line for the two-point conversion against Houston. Look for Fournette to try to punish the Titans to make up for last week. Leonard Fournette is one of the most powerful runners in the NFL and he will try to set the tone for the game for his team because the offense goes the way he leads. On the season Fournette has rushed for 113 yards on 28 carries with no touchdowns. Looks for Fournette to get in the end zone to spark his team and help them get a win on the season. People don’t understand how much of an emotional leader that Leonard Fournette is for this team and the way that his energy’s shown is how the team moves. Look for LF27 to have a big game on the ground in this one to try to show he’s still an elite running back in the NFL.

WR Matchup – Titans Receivers vs Jaguars Receivers

The Titans receiving core has been all over the place just like the Jaguars core. Both teams don’t have a for sure number 1 target but both teams work great as a unit. Dede Westbrook & Corey Davis came into this season as the two go-to receivers in the offenses but haven’t had those breakout games. Davis has 3 catches for 38 yards on the season so far and Westbrook has 6 catches for 33 yards with 1 TD. Those two should get back on track but a couple of names that have been putting up the numbers in those offenses are DJ Chark and AJ Brown. Those two have been on a fast pace and have gained the trust of the quarterbacks that are about to go head to head in this Week 3 matchup. This could be one of those games where the big names show up or it could be the moment where we learn more about these rookies trying to make a name for themselves. The Titans have a lot of weapons and even use Dion Lewis in the passing game so it should be interesting to see how things shake out in this game. The Jags don’t really throw too much to Fournette out the backfield unless its a check-down play so we will see if this becomes a shootout.

TE Matchup – James O’Shaughnessy vs Delanie Walker

James O’Shaughnessy has been the safety blanket in this offense the first two weeks and this will be someone that Minshew leans on if the Titans pass rush tries to get to him. O’Shaughnessy has 8 catches on the season for 60 yards and will be trying to add more if Minshew can get the ball to him. With O’Shaughnessy’s size, he’s a great mismatch in the secondary if he gets loose against the Titans. The thing that could hurt O’Shaughnessy is if the Jags get the running game going or if it’s a great defensive game he may not get in the end zone. He’s a nice target and I’m sure that Minshew will be looking for him inside that 20-yard line before they try to score.

Delanie Walker on the flip side has been the go-to man for Mariota since he entered the NFL. Walker has been someone that Mariota can depend on in any situation and I don’t see this going away anytime soon. Walker has been a pro bowler and a receiving stud at all times when healthy. Walker was out last season and came back with some serious energy and has vowed that he’s coming back for that top TE spot in the NFL. On the season Walker has 9 catches for 94 yards and 2 TDs on the season and it’s only Week 3 of the NFL. The chemistry that Walker and Mariota have is something special and they will continue to exploit defenses in the red zone for as long as they both can. The Jags will have their eyes on Walker and trying to slow him down but if Derrick Henry’s making plays it will be tough with a balanced attack from the Titans.

DEF Matchup – Jaguars Defense vs Titans Defense

The Jaguars have a great defense on paper but they haven’t been able to translate it to the game since their AFC Championship game against the Patriots 2 seasons ago. The Jags are going through a little turmoil right now with Jalen Ramsey requesting a trade but he will be suited up for the game tonight. Ramsey expressed he wants to win and he will be a huge part of winning in Jacksonville if he’s out there and not traded.

"S*** happens. It is what it is." Says he'll let God and his agent do their work. Asked follow-up questions, he keeps saying he's excited to play Thursday. "I want all my dogs to go out there and ball. I want to go out and ball with them — if I'm still here."
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 17, 2019

The Jags still have Calais Campbell and A.J. Bouye on the defensive side. The Jags will get their first win on the season if they can pressure Mariota and make them force throws inside the pocket with pressure. The Jags can’t let this game be a well-balanced attack from the Titans as they want to keep them one dimensional. This will be a defensive game and it will be a game that could be one of those 15-12 type games with both defenses.

The Tennesse Titans have Malcolm Butler and Kevin Byard in the secondary which has been very explosive for them so far in the season. The Titans defense has stepped up and they have made some big plays and want to build on that against the Jaguars. The Titans will try to pressure Minshew into some bad throws and will try to stack the box against Leonard Fournette to establish the line early in the game. The Titans have been ball-hawking and want to send a message to the rest of the league that their defense is for real and they have the playmakers to prove just that against the Jaguars on tonight with the NFL and fans watching.

Prediction: Titans vs Jaguars (Jacksonville 17 – Tennesse 13)

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Sep 19, 2019 No Comments

Adidas Unveils Donovan Mitchell’s D.O.N. Issue 1 Signature Shoe

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by Travis Singleton | Jul 9, 2019 | Featured, Sneakers

Donovan Mitchell took the league by storm in his rookie season last year for the Utah Jazz. Mitchell was able to set himself apart from other rookies in the league early. He gained the respect of NBA All-Stars like LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook just to name a few early. When it was time for the bright lights Donovan Mitchell was able to impress people and gain comparisons to a young Dwyane Wade. Mitchell was able to shoot and slash his way to scoring 23.8 ppg as a rookie. In the playoffs, Donovan was able to put his name and game on notice for the whole league to see when his Jazz eliminated the OKC Thunder. The quick growth and maturity that Donovan Mitchell showed in his game propelled Adidas to make him one of the faces of their brand heading into the future. Adidas wanted to reward Mitchell on an excellent rookie campaign with a signature shoe.

Donovan Mitchell’s nickname is “Spida” so it only made sense that Adidas linked up with Marvel to do a SpiderMan themed shoe for the Utah star. The Adidas D.O.N. Issue 1 was debuted his signature shoe in December 2018. The D.O.N. Issue 1 has an amazing cushion around the ankle and has a light mesh that makes this shoe extremely comfortable. Adidas did an amazing job with Mitchell’s first shoe and made all of them based off of Marvel characters which were even better. Check out some of the official images below and check out some of the clips of Donovan Mitchell putting in some work with his Adidas D.O.N. Issue 1 on the court as well.

D.O.N. Issue 1 – SpiderMan