Blockbuster Wide Receiver Trades Shake up NFL Free Agency

Yesterday, two big wide receiver trades happened in the NFL. Two big name players will be in new places for the start of the 2020 NFL season. 

Houston Texans-Arizona Cardinals Trade 

The Houston Texans traded away star Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round draft to the Arizona Cardinals for Running back David Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick.

DeAndre Hopkins is coming off his third straight season with 1,000 receiving yards or more. 

This past season DeAndre Hopkins finished with 104 receptions, 1,165 receiving yards, and seven receiving touchdowns. Hopkins brings the Cardinals the deep threat they desperately need with Larry Fitzgerald being on the back end of his career.

Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins will be fun to watch next year, it’s almost as if the Arizona Cardinals received an early Christmas present. 

The Texans, however, fill a running back need that they have been searching for years now. However, David Johnson is not the same David Johnson we once knew he has become injury prone over the years. 

David Johnson rushed for only 345 rushing yards last season and two rushing touchdowns. 

David is seen as a threat catching out the backfield, he showed flashes of that again last year where he had 36 receptions, 370 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.

We will soon see how this trade works out for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals.

Minnesota Vikings-Buffalo Bills Trade

Lastly, another big Wide Receiver trade happened last night with Stefon Diggs and a 2020 seventh-round pick to the Buffalo Bills, for a first, fifth, and six-round 2020 draft picks and one fourth-round 2021 draft pick.

The Minnesota Vikings received a plethora of lucrative draft picks to trade the speedy deep threat receiver. 

Right after Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a contract extension. Stefon tweeted “It’s time for a new beginning”. Later that night he got his wish and was traded to the Buffalo Bills.

This is a big move by the Buffalo Bills and shows they’re in win-now mode. Stefon Diggs gives Josh Allen the #1 big-time receiver he desperately needed. 

Stefon Diggs is coming off his second straight season of 1,000 receiving yards or more. This past season Stefon finished with 63 receptions, 1,130 receiving yards, and six receiving touchdowns. 

On the other Minnesota is loaded with these draft picks for the next two seasons. Minnesota Vikings will have the Buffalo Bills 22nd pick in this year's draft, where there will be a plethora of receivers to replace Stefon Diggs if they choose to go that route.

We will soon see how this trade works out for the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

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Baltimore Ravens Bolster Defensive Line with Calais Campbell Trade

Earlier today the Jacksonville Jaguars traded Pro Bowl Defensive End Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2020 5th round pick.

Over the last two seasons, Calais Campbell had a total of 17 sacks. In the past two out of three seasons, he has averaged at least 10 or more sacks per season. 


This a very vital edition to the Baltimore Ravens defensive line who only had one player who has averaged more than 1 sack in the 2019 NFL season which was Chris Wormley.

 Matt Judon who averaged 9.5 sacks this past season was a linebacker. 

Tyus Bowser also a linebacker had 5 sacks this past season.

Most of the Baltimore Ravens sacks came from their linebacker core.

Calais Campbell will add the dynamic force this defensive line desperately needs, this Baltimore Ravens defense should add even more pressure on opposing Quarterbacks in the 2020 season, which will lead to even more interceptions by ball hawks Earl Thomas, Marlon Humphrey, and Marcus Peters. 

This was an outstanding move by the Baltimore Ravens and even was able to restructure the Calais Campbell deal for two years for $27 million. $20 of that 27 million is guaranteed.

We will soon see how this deal turns out for the Baltimore Ravens.

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Super Bowl LIV Breakdown

Today we finally get to watch the Super Bowl game we have been waiting for two weeks. We get to see the Kansas City Chiefs high powered offense go against the San Fransisco 49ers stifling defense.

Kansas City Chiefs offense has averaged 43 points per game in the playoffs. San Fransisco 49ers defense has only given up 15 points per game in the playoffs. This will be a very interesting game with the top offense versus the top defense.

Kansas City Chiefs

For the Kansas City Chiefs to win the game, they must force Jimmy Garoppolo to win the 49ers the game. For that to happen Patrick Mahomes and the high powered offense must do what they do best put up points fast. Mahomes must test the 49ers secondary by throwing the deep ball to Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, or Sammy Watkins. The Kansas City Chiefs defense must stop what the 49ers do best running the ball. If the Chiefs defense can stop the running game from Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman, they should be in a great position to win Super Bowl LIV. They can't let Mostert have another monster game as he did in the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers where he rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns.  The San Fransisco 49ers have averaged 208 yards per game on the ground in the playoffs.

San Fransisco 49ers

For the San Fransisco 49ers to win the game, they must stop Patrick Mahomes and the high powered Chiefs offense. To do that, Richard Sherman must follow Tyreek Hill wherever he goes, he's the only shot they have of stopping Hill. Also, that dynamic pass rush in Dee Ford and Joey Bosa must put pressure on Mahomes and get some sacks. On offense the 49ers must do what they do best run the ball, the less Jimmy G has to throw the ball the better. Jimmy G hasn't thrown for 200 yards or more yet in the playoffs.

Prediction

 My prediction for Super Bowl LIV is the Kansas City Chiefs will beat the San Fransisco 49ers 35-14.

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Breakdown of NFL Championship Games

Today we will have the pleasure of watching four great teams battle it out for a chance to play in SuperBowl 54 in Miami, FL on February 2, 2020.

The first game that will be played is the AFC Championship between the Tennessee Titans vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at 3:05 PM ET.

The next game will be played is the NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Fransisco 49ers at 6:40 PM ET.

Both games should be electrifying today and should keep fans out of their seats for the duration of the game.

Tennessee Titans- Kansas City Chiefs Breakdown

For the Titans to pull the upset today, they must continue to let Derrick Henry do what he does best which is run the ball down the defense throat. Especially after the comment made by Chiefs defense end Frank Clark stating, "He's not one of the best guys at breaking tackles to me honestly." I don't know if Clark was saying that to pump up himself and Chiefs defense for the challenge or to give Henry more motivation to dominate the Chiefs defense on the ground. That's funny for Frank Clark to say because on Week 10 Derrick Henry ran for 188 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Those numbers surely show he isn't easy to tackle.

The Titans running game will open up the passing game for Ryan Tannehill to be able to hit his rookie sensation wide receiver, AJ Brown.


The Kansas City defense must step up today, we know Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Damien Williams and the rest of the offense will come to play today against the Titans. In week 10 Patrick Mahomes put up 446 passing yards and threw for three passing touchdowns. Mahomes always shows up in big games and today will be no different. Titans defense has no answer for blazing speed wide receiver Tyreek Hill who torched the Titans in Week 10 for 11 receptions, 157 receiving yards, and one touchdown reception.

My prediction is the Chiefs redeem themselves from that week 10 lost and will beat the Tennessee Titans 35-17 to advance to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, FL.

Green Bay Packers- San Fransisco 49ers Breakdown

Today's NFC Championship will be a rematch of Week 12 matchup where the San Fransisco 49ers dominated the Green Bay Packers 37-8. Aaron Rodgers was only able to throw for 104 passing yards and one passing touchdown. Aaron Jones only was able to rush for 37 yards against the 49ers stifling  defense.  Jimmy Garoppolo, on the other hand, had a great game where he threw for 253 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. George Kittle also had a big game with six receptions, 129 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown reception.

Today if the Packers want to win the NFC Championship Game they must win the fight up front, the offensive line can't get bullied again by the 49ers defense line and let Joey Bosa, DeForest Buckner, and Dee Ford cause havoc in the backfield. Also, Davante Adams must have another big game against Richard Sherman, if they want to throw on more then one side of the field. Other young Green Bay receivers  must step up San Fransisco might double team Adams and make someone else beat them.

Today if the 49ers want to win the NFC Championship Game, they just need to play 49ers football running the football with Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. Also, Jimmy Garoppolo must continue to throw the ball down the field to his deep threats Deebo Samuel and Emmanuel Sanders. George Kittle must be involved in today's game today he can't have only 17 receiving yards like he did last week in the divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings they will not win if that happens.

Green Bay Packers defense must step up like they have all season they have only been giving up 19 points a game. If they do that today and Aaron Rodgers shows up as he always does in big games it could get ugly real fast for the 49ers. Aaron Jones must step up and grind it out in the run game and tire out that ferocious 49ers defensive line. Davante Adams must have a big game as well and have his way with the San Fransisco 49ers secondary that only allows 169 passing yards a game.

My prediction is the Green Bay Packers will beat the San Fransisco 49ers 27-17 to advance to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, FL.

NBA Christmas Games Breakdown and Predictions

Today there will be five NBA games being played and broadcasted on TV today. The  Boston Celtics vs. the Toronto Raptors tip-off the NBA Christmas games at 12 noon ET. Next, the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Philadelphia 76ers at 2:30 PM ET. Houston Rockets will play the Golden State Warriors at 6 PM ET. The battle of the West will be played at 8 PM ET between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. The final game will be between the New Orleans Pelicans vs the Denver Nuggets at 10:30 PM.

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
Both teams are playing well above expectations thus far this season. Everyone thought the Raptors would take several steps backward, once Kawhi left LA in the summer for free agency. People also thought the Celtics would take a step back when Kyrie Irving left for Brooklyn in the summer for free agency.

But with the addition of Kemba Walker in free agency, the Celtics looks stronger than they did with Kyrie Irving. Jayson Tatum turned back to the star we saw when Kyrie Irving & Gordon Hayward went down with injuries and took LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games in the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals. Jayson Tatum is currently averaging 21.6 points per game and 7.1 rebounds per game this season. Kemba Walker is averaging 22.6 points per game and 5.4 assists per game this season.

On the other side, Pascal Siakam continues to show the world last season was not a fluke. Siakam has even improved his numbers from last year. He currently averages 25.1 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, and one block per game. Kyle Lowry is also averaging 20.7 points per game and 7.6 assists per game.

However, the Toronto Raptors don't have Marc Gasol today who is still recovering from a left hamstring injury. My predictions are the Boston Celtics will continue their win streak to four straight as they beat the Toronto Raptors 100-90.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

This game will be the battle of the East today, both teams were projected to be in the Eastern Conference Finals this year before the season started. The Bucks have lived up to those predictions, however, the 76ers have not.

The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to figure out the chemistry with new players being added in the offseason such as Josh Richardson, Al Horford, and rookie Matisse Thybulle.

Ben Simmons is still afraid to shoot three-point shots or a jump shot at all, which has had teams play a 2-3 zone, yes you read that right teams are playing 2-3 zone in the NBA. Ben Simmons currently is averaging 14.4 points per game, 8.5 assists per game, and 7 rebounds per game this season.

Joel Embiid is still being consistent, he currently averages 23 points per game, 12.6 rebounds per game,  and 1.4 blocks per game this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown he has been in the lab this summer perfecting his craft, he currently is shooting 34 percent from the three-point line. Giannis currently averages 31.0 points per game, 12.9 rebounds per game, and 5.6 assists per game this season. Khris Middleton currently averages 18 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game. Milwaukee has one of the deepest bench scoring-wise in the NBA they average an eighth best with 41.9 points per game.

My prediction is the Philadelphia 76ers will beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-101.

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors

There isn't that much to say here a talented Houston Rockets plays against a banged-up Golden State Warriors teams.

This might be the time to pop in a Christmas movie to watch with the family to kill time. James Harden and Russell Westbrook will give the Warriors guards nightmares tonight. James Harden averages 38.6 points per game and 7.4 assists per game this season. Russell Westbrook averages 23.9 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 7.2 assists per game this season.

Surprisingly the Golden State Warriors are on a two-game win streak but it ends tonight. D'Angelo Russell averages 22.4 points per game and 6.2 assists per game. Rookie Eric Paschall has been a pleasant surprise for the Warriors, he currently averages 15.2 points per gamed 4.8 rebounds per game this season. Alec Burks has averaged 15.9 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets will beat the Golden State Warriors 117-90.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Both teams players and fans have had this date marked on their calendar since the 2019-20 NBA schedule was released.

This is the battle of the West game. This is a statement game for both teams tonight.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis wants to show the Clippers they still run LA. Clippers want to show the NBA they're the team to beat in the West if you want to make it to the NBA Finals.

LeBron James and Anthony are banged up but they're expected to play tonight.

LeBron James averages 25.8 points per game, 10.6 assists per game, and 7.5 rebounds per game this season. Anthony Davis averages 27.9 points per game, 9.4 rebounds per game, and 2.7 blocks per game this season.

Kawhi Leonard averages 25.5 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game,  5.1 assists per game, and 1.8 steals per game this season. Paul George averages 24.2 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, and 1.8 steals per game this season. Lou Williams averages 19.5 points per game and 6.1 assists per game this season. Montrezl Harrell averages 19 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, and 1.2 blocks per game this season. Also, you can't forget about Patrick Beverley who averages 7.9 points per game, 6 rebounds per game, and 1.4 steals per game this season. Patrick Beverley is the heart and soul of the Clippers defense he irritates the opposing team's top scorers each game.

The Clippers bench averages 51.3 points per game which is a league-best, whereas the Lakers bench averages 34.3 points per game.

My prediction is the Clippers will beat the Lakers 107-101.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets

This game might have held some weight if Zion Williams was playing but unfortunately, he isn't. Honestly, this game wouldn't have been close game even if Zion was playing the Nuggets are just too strong.

Jamal Murray averages 17.8 points per game this season. Nikola Jokic averaged 17.4 points per game, 10 rebounds per game, 6.9 assists per game, and 1 steal per game this season. Will Barton averages 14.6 points per game, 7.0 rebounds per game, and 1.2 steals per game this season. Paul Millsap averages 12.9 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. Gary Harris averages 11.2 points per game this season. Jerami Grant averages 9.6 points per game this season.

Brandon Ingram one of the few bright spots for the Pelicans this season averages 25 points per game, and 7.1 rebounds per game this season. Another bright spot for the Pelicans is Jrue Holiday, he averages 19.7 points per game, 6.5 assists per game, and 1.7 steals per game this season. JJ Redick averages 15.9 points per game this season. Josh Hart averages 11.1 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game and 1 steal per game this season.

New Orleans Pelicans bench averages 36.9 points per game. Denver Nuggets bench averages 34.8 points per game.

Denver Nuggets will beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-102.

Villanova Makes Statement in Season Opener

Villanova Wildcats opened up there 2019-20 season last night at the Pavilion against the Army Black Knights. The only time the game was close was when it was tied 4-4 with 17:27 left in the first half.

After that Villanova put their foot on the pedal, Saddiq Bey led the team to take over the game.  Villanova went on a 45-22 run to end the first half. Freshman Jeremiah Robinson-Earl almost had a double at halftime scoring 15 points and nine rebounds. Villanova also started another freshman whose name is Justin Moore, Justin scored six of his total eight points in the first half. It's the first time Villanova has started two rookies in the opening night since 2002 when they started Randy Foye and Allen Ray.

Villanova did not let up in the second half either outscoring Army 48-28 in the second half. Collin Gillespie lead the charge in the second half with his three-point shooting, where he knocked down three triples. Jermaine Robinson-Earl scored eight points in the second half.

Villanova Young Bright Stars
 Jeremiah Robinson with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Saddiq Bey finished with 22 points and five rebounds. Cole Swider finished with 18 points. Justin Moore finished with nine points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Villanova Upperclassman has Solid Night
Colin Gillespie finished with 11 points and four assists. Colin hit three triples, shooting 42% from behind the arc.


Villanova Lone Disappointment 
 Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree was a huge disappointment, many hope for Roundtree to have a big year with Phil Boothe and Eric Paschall gone, but last night Roundtree finished with two points and six rebounds. Hopefully, this will not be how the season goes for him.


Few Bright spots for Army
Tucker Blackwell and Tommy Funk were the few bright spots for Army. Tommy Funk finished with  15 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Tucker Blackwell scored 15 points. Chris Mann scored nine points off the bench.

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Cowboys- Eagles Showdown Preview

The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles will have a showdown tonight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Both teams are playing for first place in the NFC East, both teams have something to prove after embarrassing losses last Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Minnesota Vikings 38-20, after Kirk Cousins torched their secondary, with his dynamic wide receiver tandem of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

The Dallas Cowboys tried to come back down 21-3 against the New York Jets only to fall short by a two-point conversion incomplete pass from Dak Prescott to Jason Witten. This lead the Dallas Cowboys to losing to former winless New York Jets 24-22.

Injury Report

Both teams are pretty banged up the Philadelphia Eagles, will be without DeSean Jackson, Jason Peters, Tim Jernigan, and Ronald Darby is questionable for tonight's game.

The Dallas Cowboys have five players questionable to play tonight in Amari Cooper, Randall Cobb, Byron Jones, Tyron Smith, and La'el Collins.

Both teams have key players not playing tonight or are questionable and are game-time decisions to play in this crucial NFC East game.

Keys to the Eagles winning the game

For the Philadelphia Eagles to win tonight, Carson Wentz must be relaxed in the pocket  and get all receivers involved and not just try to throw to his favorite target Zach Ertz  the majority of the time. Wentz must get Nelson Agholor acclimated in the passing game, they have been desperate for a deep threat since DeSean Jackson has been injured.

The Dallas Cowboys have some great linebackers in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. Also, if Byron Jones plays he will probably have that assignment of covering Ertz the whole game.


Also, the Eagles will need to get Jordan Howard acclimated in the running game to wear down the Dallas Cowboys dynamic front seven, to make Wentz job easier.

Keys to the Cowboys winning the game

The keys to the Dallas Cowboys winning the game, the Cowboys must establish the running game early. The Cowboys must get Ezekiel Elliot involved in the game early, he has had great success against the Eagles thus far in his career. They also need to implement promising rookie Tony Pollard as well in the running game to keep Zeke fresh.

Also, Dak Prescott must step up tonight and play as well as he did Week 1 and 2. Although they were against teams with losing records, he needs to play with that same confidence against good teams. Kellen Moore needs to call plays as he did in Week 1 and 2, to give Dak the green light to throw the ball deep against a  horrendous Eagles secondary.

Lastly, the Dallas Cowboys defense needs to go back to playing as they did earlier in the first few weeks of the season. The first three games the defense only allowed 14.6 points per game, the last three games the defense has allowed  23.3 points per game.

The defense must get their edge back tonight if they want to slow down a Philadelphia Eagles dynamic offense.

Game Prediction

My prediction for the game is the Dallas Cowboys will beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20.

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