All articles tagged with #pretenders
The article analyzes NFL teams' prospects for the season's playoff run, highlighting the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens as contenders, while labeling the Patriots, Jaguars, Broncos, and Texans as pretenders based on their performances and schedules.
The article analyzes NFL playoff contenders after Week 4, highlighting three teams unlikely to make the playoffs (Jaguars, Ravens, 49ers) due to injuries and performance issues, and three surprise teams (Broncos, Patriots, Bears) with potential to reach the postseason based on their current form and schedule.
Entering Week 5 of the NFL season, teams like the Ravens, Packers, Colts, Chiefs, Chargers, Steelers, 49ers, and Buccaneers are evaluated as either legitimate Super Bowl contenders or pretenders based on their current form, injuries, and upcoming schedules, with some teams showing promise and others facing significant challenges.
The article analyzes the current NFL teams at 2-2, identifying which are genuine playoff contenders like the Chiefs and Vikings, and which are pretenders such as the Cardinals and Bears, based on their recent performances and potential. It also highlights key players and upcoming matchups to watch in Week 5.
The NFL season is at its midpoint, with elite teams like the Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs emerging as Super Bowl contenders, while teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Saints struggle at the bottom. The focus is on the "middle class" teams, assessing their potential as true contenders or mere pretenders. The article evaluates teams like the 49ers, Texans, Commanders, Packers, Eagles, Steelers, Chargers, Falcons, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, and Rams, using metrics like Team DVOA and recent performances to determine their playoff viability.
As we approach the one-third mark of the 2023 NFL season, the article examines the contenders and pretenders among the teams currently in playoff positions. The Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Baltimore Ravens are considered legitimate contenders, while the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are seen as pretenders. The analysis takes into account team records, performances, and rankings to determine their potential for a Super Bowl run.
In Week 4 of the 2023 college football season, several top-10 teams dominated their opponents, with no upsets. While the national title hierarchy remained unchanged, some teams emerged as contenders, including Oregon. On the other hand, Colorado was deemed a pretender. Deion Sanders, head coach of Jackson State, reflected on his team's loss to Alabama State and acknowledged the need for improvement.
Robbie McIntosh, a renowned guitarist who has played with Paul McCartney, Pretenders, and John Mayer, among others, reflects on his career and musical journey. McIntosh talks about his childhood influences, joining the Pretenders after the death of founding member James Honeyman-Scott, and his work with McCartney. He also shares memories of playing at the US Festival and touring with Steve Ray Vaughan.