Islanders beat Blackhawks to inch closer to playoff cutline
Nobody throws a party for NHL-.500. But the Islanders may be feeling high after a day that started with good news and ended with a victory. A healthy team appears to be on the horizon, with Matt Barzal, Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech all participating in the morning skate for the first time since their […]
How can Vikings clinch a playoff berth in Week 15?
At 11-2, the Minnesota Vikings are just one game (tiebreaker) behind the Detroit Lions for first place in the NFC North and first place overall in the NFC, but a win and help this weekend will close the gap. I can do that. But first things first. The Vikings can qualify for the playoffs in […]
Fox’s Joel Klatt Accuses Playoff Selection Committee of ‘Manipulating the Process’ to Pick SMU over Alabama
Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt said the College Football Playoff selection committee did a “terrible” job of deviating from its own “process” to get SMU into the playoffs against the University of Alabama. I'm thinking. The only real controversy has emerged following last weekend's thrilling college football field game. Who will the committee […]
Aaron Rodgers joins list of QBs unable to break Jets’ dreadful playoff drought
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers fielded questions about the team's 14-year playoff drought after Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins guaranteed it would last another year. “So here I am. I started the year, so I'm in it for the year,” Rodgers said. “That's a shame.” Rogers is right. He's just one chapter in a […]
College Football Playoff national championship odds, prediction
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. It was a shocking College Football Playoff result that eliminated the University of Alabama from being a contender for the national title. Heading into the 12-team bracket, Oregon […]
This shocking Jets playoff drought defies logic
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Jets lost 32-26 in overtime to the Dolphins on Sunday, their fourth consecutive loss and ninth in 10. Here are my impressions and thoughts on the game: 1. The Jets have had a terrible time visiting South Florida the last few years. In last week's Post Sports+ newsletter, we detailed […]
How to do a March Madness-style bracket pool for the College Football Playoff
This is going to be fun. I can hear the yelling going on right now. And anger. Disappointed. If you're a Miami or Alabama fan, watching a College Football Playoff game is painful. But for the vast majority of college football fans, the idea of the best 12 teams competing for a championship is a […]
How can Eagles clinch a playoff berth in Week 14?
Match results: The Eagles held off a tough Panthers team and won 22-16 after their defense shut down in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The Bucks' defeat of the Raiders eliminated two crucial scenarios. But on Thursday, the Falcons lost to the Vikings and the Lions won, so a decision scenario that doesn't […]
How can Vikings clinch a playoff berth in Week 14?
Match results: In Week 14, the Vikings turned it on in the second half and beat the Falcons 42-21. The only deciding option that doesn't require a tie would be if the Cardinals and Rams each lost. Arizona and Los Angeles will both play in the 4 p.m. slot on Sunday. Window update at 4pm: […]
Breaking down the NFL playoff picture coming out of Week 14
The NFL playoff field is starting to fill up as teams begin qualifying for spots in Week 13. The Detroit Lions took the field when they held off the Green Bay Packers. thursday night football. There was only one other game this weekend between the two teams holding one of the 14 playoff spots heading […]