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JIM RUBERA
(Rubera writes for The Spop)
Let’s get a few things out of the way before we get into this so it’s clear that objectivity will reign supreme.
Fact: I live in Massachusetts and am a huge Patriots fan.  It would mean a great deal to me if they won.
Fact: I have picked against the Patriots [...]

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JIM RUBERA
(Rubera writes for The Spop)
Playoffs:  3-5  AFC: 0-4 NFC:  3-1
4- Teams left
3- Great defenses
2- Great offenses
1 – Blogger with no clue how either game will turn out.

But I’ll give it a shot.  Here we go.
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MIKE KAYE
Last Week: 4-0 /  Season: 158-84 (65%) / Playoffs: 7-1
We are down to the “Final Four” of the NFL Playoffs. While some fans may have tuned out to the league with their teams out of loop, those who have still hung on have had the joy of some breathtaking contests. The two match-ups for [...]

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JIM RUBERA
(Rubera writes for The Spop)
Playoffs: 2-2  /  AFC: 0-2  /  NFC: 2-0
New Orleans -3.5 @ San Francisco
The 49ers are the popular pick because they get to host the Saints outdoors.  I say that an eight of an inch of grass is not enough to slow down the New Orleans offense and [...]

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JIM RUBERA
(Rubera writes for The Spop)
Cincinnati +3 @ Houston
The worst part about this game is that it will result in one of these teams advancing in the playoffs.  Andy Dalton can’t pass against good defenses and T.J. Yates can’t pass.  I’ll be taking the under in this one.  As far as the [...]

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MIKE KAYE
Week 17: 9-6 (60%) / Season: 158-84 (65%)
The first weekend of the playoffs is here. For those fans of teams who didn’t make the playoffs; there is always next season (trust me, I feel your pain). With the 49ers, Packers, Patriots, and Ravens all sitting at home, the wild cards do battle. This is probably [...]

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MIKE KAYE
Week 17: 9-6 (60%) / Season: 158-84 (65%) / Scott Picks: 6-8-1 (1-0)
Welcome everybody to the first annual Take it to the Bank NFL Awards (previously known as the Double Coverage NFL Awards). This season has been crazy with offenses reaching new heights and some well-established teams reaching new lows. The NFL unveils the [...]

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MIKE KAYE
Season: 149-78 (66%) / Last Week: 9-6 (60%) /  Scott’s Pick: 5-8-1 (1-0)
It has finally arrived, Week 17. This has been quite the year, full of surprises, success stories, and failed hopes (I’m looking at you Philly and San Diego). The Texans and Lions join the playoffs for the first time in 12 years and a [...]

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