NFL Handicapping Articles

Seven NFL Players Who Were Misused Their Entire Careers
by Jeremy Block - 6/27/2025

Misuse happens at every position. Quarterbacks with speed but limited to throwing plays, running backs with hands that never run routes, or even receivers who never get the green light to stretch the field. Let’s break down seven NFL players who were seriously misused from start to finish.

Seven NFL Quarterbacks Who Could Have Played Running Back
by Jeremy Block - 6/23/2025

Let’s be honest—quarterbacks are supposed to lead the offense from the pocket, calling the shots and finding open receivers. But every now and then, someone shows up who looks just as comfortable running the ball as throwing it. We’re not talking about the usual scramble to buy time, but players who run with purpose and pile up yards like running backs.

Seven NFL Linebackers Who Could Have Played Offense
by Jeremy Block - 6/19/2025

There’s a certain type of linebacker who doesn’t just hit—they detonate. But every now and then, you watch a few players who chase down a running back in open space, or snag a one-handed interception, and you think, “Man, this guy could’ve been a tight end.” Or maybe a fullback, or some kind of absolute menace at wide receiver in goal-line sets.

2026 Super Bowl Predictions with Futures Odds
by Spencer Toth - 6/11/2025

It is never too early to start locking in your Super Bowl predictions for the upcoming season. The offseason can be the best time to find value on the Super Bowl contenders before their prices drop once Week 1 rolls around. The NFL draft and a flurry of offseason moves are now behind us, as the rosters for teams around the league begin to take shape. There are several teams capable of making a deep run this season, but these five squads stand out in terms of likelihood to make a deep run, combined with value at their current odds.

2025 NFL Season Win Totals Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/19/2025

The NFL Draft and the schedule release are now in the rearview mirror as the upcoming 2025-26 season continues to creep closer and closer. Some NFC East and NFC North teams have lofty expectations, as Green Bay, Minnesota, Dallas, and Washington all took big steps forward, while Detroit is getting healthy and Philadelphia remains a top threat in the NFC. The 49ers will benefit greatly from the easiest schedule in the NFL, while the Saints, Titans, and Panthers will not be able to take advantage of their easy draws due to their rebuilding state.

NFL Draft Predictions: Team-by-Team Position Players with Odds
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/22/2025

The NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, as teams look to add the next round of talent out of the college ranks. The Tennessee Titans have confirmed that they will be drafting Cam Ward with the first overall selection with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants likely taking Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter to get things going.

2025 NFL Draft Betting Predictions for Best Prop Wagers
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/22/2025

With the NFL Draft on deck, let’s dive into some of the most exciting props surrounding the NFL Draft. Four out of the last five Mr. Irrelevant selections have been on the defensive side of the ball. And with the Kansas City Chiefs currently holding the rights to the final selection, they could potentially carry that trend with some needs on the defensive line.

2025 NFL Draft Betting: Top 5 and Top 10 Picks Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/22/2025

The 2025 NFL Draft will be underway in just a few days and with that, it is now time to build your own big board of bets on your bet slip. As the draft inches closer, we have not seen any significant trades that have shaken up the Day One order, but this will inevitably change before we reach the 32nd pick on Thursday night. The Tennessee Titans seem content on holding onto the first overall pick and taking Cam Ward while the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants go back and forth at which direction they want to go.

Dominant European Players in the NFL
by Jeremy Block - 2/10/2025

We all know about the usual suspects who dominate the NFL -- quarterbacks, running backs, and the occasional defensive superstar. But what about the foreign-born athletes who came from across the Atlantic to turn the gridiron into their personal playground? That's right, we’re talking about the Europeans who’ve made their mark in the NFL. It’s time to give a tip of the hat to the players who didn’t just represent their countries - they flat out dominated on the field.

Top 7 NFL Running Backs Who Could Have Been Wide Receivers
by Jeremy Block - 1/31/2025

The NFL is full of freak athletes who can do more than just one thing at a high level. Sure, running backs are supposed to run the ball. However, every once in a while, you come across one who could probably be a wide receiver. Some of these tailbacks come with a versatile skill set -- great hands, breakaway speed, route-running chops -- that you can’t help but think: what if they spent more time running patterns?

Unexpected NFL Playoff Heroes Who Came Out of Nowhere and Changed the Game
by Jeremy Block - 1/21/2025

The NFL Playoffs are supposed to be a showcase for the big names. Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Jared Goff are supposed to dominate, right? But sometimes, it’s the guys you’d never expect that end up writing the best stories. Whether it's an undrafted rookie or a backup QB who wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near a playoff game, these are the unsung heroes who made history and changed their teams' odds during the postseason.

The NFL’s Most Jaw-Dropping Upsets in Playoff History
by Jeremy Block - 1/21/2025

Let’s face it - NFL Playoffs are supposed to be predictable, right? The best teams rise to the top, the stars shine, and we all watch in awe as the most deserving squads march toward the Super Bowl. But oh no, not so fast. Sometimes, just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, the universe hits you with an upset so wild that even the most seasoned fans are left screaming at their TVs. The NFL’s playoff history is littered with jaw-dropping moments. And let’s be honest, they make for some pretty good stories.

The NFL's Greatest Last-Minute Drives in Playoff History
by Jeremy Block - 1/20/2025

NFL Playoff football -- the time when the clock is your worst enemy, and the quarterback has to summon every ounce of magic in their soul to avoid a heartbreak. These are the drives that make you rethink your entire life, question time itself, and have you screaming at the TV like a lunatic.

NFL Playoff Highs Props Odds and Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 1/17/2025

The best football weekend of the year is just days away, and I'm sure you'll be as excited as anyone. The Wild Card Round didn't provide a ton of surprises outside of the Los Angeles Rams butting the Vikings off the mountainside.

NFL Playoffs Passing Leaders Props: Betting Odds and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 1/15/2025

The NFL Playoffs are finally in full swing. Many fans and pundits consider this weekend, the Divisional Round, the best football weekend of the year. The way the matchups are set now will likely bring some great football. However, it's hard not to look ahead to the potential Conference Championship matchups like the Lions vs Eagles or the Bills or Ravens vs the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Divisional Round Props: Best Bets and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 1/14/2025

After just one hotly contested game on Wild Card Weekend, NFL fans hope for more exciting matchups in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs this weekend. As a Washington fan, that ending couldn't have been more fun. I think I lost some of the hair that Commanders' kicker Zane Gonzalez kept combing over before his game-winning 31-yard field goal that doinked off the right goal post.

NFL Betting Predictions: Divisional Round Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 1/14/2025

The first round of the NFL playoffs is behind us, and it is time to look ahead at the opening lines for the Divisional Round. Eight teams remain in the quest for the Super Bowl, and targeting the opening lines can be a very effective way to milk out one more winner with these Super Bowl hopefuls. The closing lines are often very sharp, but we can find value in the opening lines for the Divisional Round.

2024 - 2025 NFL Playoff Brackets - Printable NFL Playoff Brackets
by Docsports.com - 1/14/2025

If you're looking for a printable 2024 - 2025 NFL Playoff brackets, then you came to the right place. Doc's Sports has been in the sports information business since 1971 and each season we provide our readers with a printable NFL Playoff brackets and will continue to archive this information. Remember that teams may filter to different pods after Wild Card Weekend depending on who wins. It will not be a true bracket until the final four teams in each conference are remaining. Please keep this in mind if you are trying to run an office pool. Every year someone emails us about the bracket being wrong, but in reality teams may filter to different pods depending on who wins the wild card games. The No. 1 seed in each division will face the lowest remaining team that is left in the divisional playoffs.

Underdog Best Bets for Super Bowl Futures Odds
by Spencer Toth - 1/8/2025

A total of 14 teams have qualified for the NFL playoffs, but the Super Bowl odds are wildly different for the contenders compared to the pretenders. In the first part of breaking down the Super Bowl contenders, we looked at the five favorites and their respective chances of making a deep playoff run. The remaining nine teams have been given long odds at lifting the coveted Lombardi Trophy, and we will be breaking down which underdog is worth a few dollars of your hard-earned cash.

NFL Betting Predictions: Wild Card Weekend Opening Line Report and Picks
by Spencer Toth - 1/6/2025

The NFL playoffs are here, and this year’s postseason is poised to be one of the most exhilarating in recent memory. One of the most effective strategies to stay ahead of the NFL sportsbooks is by exploiting the opening lines. The closing lines are often very sharp, but the oddsmakers can occasionally leave a tantalizing spread dangling on the opening lines.