Durkin: Week 8 NFL Picks
This is my favorite week in the NFL season, as it's the only time I can assure you the Bears won't lose. Even though the Bears are on a bye, there are thirteen games to be played.
Watch CBS News
This is my favorite week in the NFL season, as it's the only time I can assure you the Bears won't lose. Even though the Bears are on a bye, there are thirteen games to be played.
While most of our focus is on the Bears and Vikings "3rd Place in the NFC North" bowl on Sunday night, there will be twelve other games played this weekend.
It's a must-win for the Bears this weekend, and I think the Panthers will put up more of a fight than people expect.
Yes, it is Bears-Packers week, but believe it or not there are 15 other games to be played this weekend. Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 3 will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut games of the week, and my "juggernot lames of the weak":
Scoreboard operators were busy replacing light bulbs this week after an astounding 752 points were tallied in Week 1. Will the fireworks continue this weekend? Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 2 will shake out with my predictions and my juggernaut games of the week and my juggernot lames of the week:
I'm not sure there are three words better than: football is back! Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 1 will shake out with my predictions and my juggernaut games of the week and my juggernot lames of the week.
Vernon Gholston was among five players waived by the Bears Monday.
Forbes has released its annual list of the most valuable sports teams in the world and the Chicago Bears are ranked No. 14.
This wasn't the Superbowl. It wasn't a playoff game. It wasn't even a division rival. It was just a regular season game from seven months ago.
Jenn Sterger, former New York Jets game hostess who allegedly received inappropriate photos and phone messages from Brett Favre, said in a recent interview that she isn't a "gold-digger."
Buddy Ryan helped lead the Chicago Bears to one of the most dominant seasons in the history of the NFL. And according to a report, the Bears' former defensive coordinator has been diagnosed with cancer.
He turned a loyal fandom against itself, just because he could.
Earlier Sunday, the Green Bay Packers had defeated the Chicago Bears. It was between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers who would face the Packers in the Super Bowl. The Steelers came out on top and will attend their third Super Bowl in six years.
Bored with just betting the point spread? Check out what Matt Spiegel and Nick Shepkowski came up with for this weekend's games. Print 'em out and play along with your buddies and The Danny Mac Show!
This time it looks like the real deal. Brett Favre will end his NFL career after 20 seasons.
Tom Brady didn't play his best facing the Jets. He threw away possibly more passes than he had all season. The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 28-21 and move on to the Steelers next.
If I were a New York Jets fan, I wouldn't even bother watching the teams playoff game this weekend against New England at Gillette Stadium.
The Colts looked like they were going to come out on top after keeping the Jets scoreless during the first half and having a 10-7 lead after the third quarter. A fourth quarter comeback gave the Jets a nail-biting win.
The off-field issues continue for Brett Favre and the New York Jets. While this issue dates back to Favre's time with the Jets' organization, both Favre and the Jets have made off-field headlines this season.
After the year that he has had, Brett Favre may have wanted his exit from the NFL to be quiet. If that was the case, it doesn't look like he will get that wish.
This has been a season of distractions and controversy for the New York Jets. From the show to the reporter to the knee to the feet, the Jets haven't been able to stay away from controversy.
While the NFL can't prove that Brett Favre in fact sent the inappropriate messages to Jenn Sterger, they still felt they had enough information to fine him $50,000.
The Bears have played in some of the highest rated games this season. But the Bears-Jets game on Sunday, was the biggest in 13-seasons for CBS.
The New York Jets were hoping to return home shortly after being defeated by the Chicago Bears. However, the blizzard in the east is keeping the Jets in the Windy City.
