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Welcome back to STEP Differential. STEP stands for Sack + Turnover(x2) + Explosive Play Differential. Make sure you’re flipping through pages 2-5 to see everything broken out by component and the overall performance of the STEP Differential in individual games. Infogram below: The Rams (+70) finish as the best team in STEP Differential for the […]
Whenever Rams fans have had the opportunity to share their opinions of what the team needs to do to win the next game, how to learn from past mistakes. the answers have been enlightening. Not just because it tells us what the Rams need to fix next, it also helps inform us what fans believe […]
The Philadelphia Flyers took down the Anaheim Ducks inside a raucous arena in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Cutter Gauthier opened the scoring, but Trevor Zegras and the Flyers got the last laugh in a 5-2 win. Unfortunately, the Flyers didn’t come away from the game unscathed, with both Bobby Brink and Jamie Drysdale leaving due to injury after a pair of questionable — at best — hits. The hit by Jansen Harkins on Brink may have been clean, but the shorter forward got hit up hi...
Injuries have thrust the Lakers into a position where they’ve lost wiggle room and had to rely upon nine players in recent games. It’s been a lot more bad than good as Luka Dončić and LeBron James have carried a pretty lackluster rotation to victories against the Grizzlies and Pelicans. It’s revealed plenty about some […]
The Long Island Nets returned to the court on Tuesday night for a rematch with the San Diego Clippers. The last time these two met was Sunday afternoon when Long Island walked away with a four-point win. Unfortunately, lightning wouldn’t strike twice, as Long Island fell to San Diego, 126-125, at Nassau Coliseum. Now, all […]
Some Panthers fans are citing Matthew Stafford’s three-turnover loss to Carolina as evidence that he should not win MVP. Do they have a point? Probably not — MVPs have bad games too — but it does bring up an important factor in Saturday’s wild card rematch on the same field between the Rams and Panthers: […]
With just under three minutes played on Christmas Day, Rocket’s forward Tari Eason bodies up Luka Dončić in the back court, nudging him just slightly to make his presence felt. The aggressive nature and culture Houston embodies nets him a hand on the inbound, a steal and a quick slam while Luka lies on the […]
While the Patriots may have been one of the more ideal matchups for the Chargers in the wild card round due to a lack of an elite pass rush, they’re still arguably the most balanced team in all of the NFL. Mike Vrabel has his squad as a top 10 team both total offense and […]
Jake LaRavia has had some great performances recently as he’s been implemented into the starting lineup with Rui Hachimura out. LaRavia scored 26 points and 21 points in back-to-back wins against the Grizzlies, helping LA begin 2026 undefeated. While the offensive production has been applauded, it’s the defensive display on a team that struggles on […]
One of the biggest debates over the past month has been the MVP debate. While Josh Allen made a quick appearance, this has mostly been a two-player race between Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. The debate between Stafford and Maye has been done ad nauseam and, to […]
For those of you who believe in fate, there was never a doubt the Carolina Panthers would be sitting where they are right now – that is, hosting a home playoff game for the first time in forever. After all, who can argue with such foolproof analytics based off of Jennifer Lopez’s marital status, the […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With less than a month left before the NBA trade deadline closes, it’s time for the […]
The Los Angeles Kings welcome the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, and are -256 favorites on the moneyline, with the road team a heavy underdog at +207. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kings vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kings (-256) Underdog: Sharks (+207) Total: 6 Best Kings vs. Sharks Promo Codes How to Watch Kings vs. Sharks Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.co...
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The New England Patriots’ postseason drought is over. After three disappointing seasons that saw them fall short of playoff qualification, they have made it back to the tournament thanks to their 14-win regular season. Their first game will take place against the Los Angeles Chargers, who finished the regular season in second place in the […]
The exchange date for salary arbitration is this Thursday, and we’ve already looked at comparable players to pitcher Brusdar Graterol, outfielder Alex Call, and left-hander Anthony Banda. The other Dodgers player eligible for arbitration this year is right-hander Brock Stewart. Stewart has four years, 93 days of major league service time, and is eligible for […]
There has been a lot of focus over the past two months on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his chances of winning his first MVP award. The reasons for that award taking precedence are obvious. However, while Stafford and his MVP case have been debated ad nauseam at this point, wide receiver Puka […]
After Tuesday night’s 5-2 win over the Ducks, the Flyers sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division with 51 points in 41 games thus far. With a 22-12-7 record, the Flyers are on a 102-point pace — a pretty remarkable pace considering the preseason expectations of this team. Their point percentage of .621 is good for third in the entire Eastern Conference, and sixth in the entire National Hockey League. The teams ahead of them? Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, and Carolina. Al...
The Los Angeles Rams’ special teams unit has been bad all season. It could be short-handed and maybe even worse for the playoffs, possibly being one of the primary reasons the Rams fall short of a Super Bowl run this season. We watched LA lose to the Philadelphia Eagles because of a blocked kick that […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]
January 7 feels like an appropriate time to take down the Christmas lights, right? That’s plenty of spillover time … There are vague rumors and mentions out there this week, as there have been for the last month, but there still isn’t really a lot of HEAT on Kyle Tucker. The obvious top free agent this offseason is probably getting plenty of interest behind the scenes, but there aren’t a lot of very pointed leaks. Even the teams most connected to him – the Blue Jays, the Dodgers, the Me...
The Los Angeles Rams are a wild card road team on Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, but there’s a reasonable possibility that they could be hosting the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium if they win. It would just take a couple of small but reasonable upsets this weekend. If the Rams beat the Panthers, […]
I am basically as certain as anyone can be certain that Sean McVay is NOT on any type of hotseat, and he has one of the safest jobs you can have in the NFL. However, am I wrong? After seeing John Harbaugh lose his position, it’s a good reminder that no job in the NFL […]
Mike Vrabel and Jim Harbaugh are both experienced coaches in the NFL, and yet they have never squared off against one another. When the former became a head coach in 2018, the latter had already left the league to coach at his alma mater, Michigan. On Sunday, they will cross paths for a first time […]
The New York Knicks (23*–13) host the Los Angeles Clippers (13–22) at Madison Square Garden tonight, with the Knicks aiming to stop a four-game slide. Despite their recent stumble, the Knicks remain near the top of the Eastern Conference. The Clippers arrive on a bit of a gust, playing better than they did to start […]