Option 1, Week 5’s Burning Question: Will the Cowboys break their slump? The good: the Cowboys did, in fact, break their two-game skid and now hold the NFC East lead at a paltry 2-3. Andy Dalton led a four-play, 52-second final drive to set kicker Greg Zuerlein up for the game-winning 34-yard field goal. The … Continue reading Week 5 Read Option: “Chucky” bests the Chiefs

Option 1, Week 4’s Burning Question: Can Tom Brady solve an elite defense? The Buccaneers entered Week 4 with a lead in the NFC South, but the surprising fact was more of an indictment on the rest of the division (2-7 combined) than the supposed superteam in Tampa Bay. I’ve been bullish on the Buccaneers, … Continue reading Week 4 Read Option: OBJ flexes on Dallas, again, and Lamar breaks free

Option 1, Week 3’s Burning Question: What gives in Ravens-Chiefs megaclash? I delayed the publication of this weekly column, typically on Mondays at 1 pm central, for the sole reason of the week’s Monday Night Football clash. Normally, I disregard MNF — I have plenty of stuff to do during the week anyways. But I’m … Continue reading Week 3 Read Option: Josh Allen Gets His Due

Welcome to the Read Option column, Week 2 edition! Prepare for plenty of Cowboys talk. Option 1, Week 2’s Burning Question: Which presumed contender will start 0-2? The 0-2 hole is dreaded in NFL circles, and for good reason — teams that have dropped their first two games have made it to the Big Game … Continue reading Week 2 Read Option: Prescott Shines in Wild Comeback

Option 1, Week 1’s Burning Question: How will Tom Brady look in Buccaneer red? Seeing Brady outside of New England and in Tampa Bay colors looked pretty spectacular after years of him beating up on AFC opponents in navy and red. His arm? Not so great. Brady threw two interceptions, one due to a miscommunication … Continue reading Week 1 Read Option: Brees Tops Brady in Opener