Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 13

The Duke staff took last week off from predicting Sunday Night Football to spend time with family and friends over Thanksgiving break, but they’re back and ready for their final matchup as the semester slowly comes to an end. Since no predictions were made for the Steelers/Packers game, and it’s the holiday season, the staff collectively agreed to give everyone a win for the week … Continue reading Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 13

NFL Divisional Round Preview: Get ready for a Super Bowl rematch in Glendale

Pat Higgins and Saúl Berríos-Thomas | The Duquesne Duke Ravens at Patriots The Baltimore Ravens will travel to Foxborough this weekend as seven point underdogs against the New England Patriots, fresh off a road win over the Steelers at Heinz Field. Without Ray Rice, the Ravens finished the season 4-2 after their Week 11 bye, with quality victories over the Saints and Dolphins and a … Continue reading NFL Divisional Round Preview: Get ready for a Super Bowl rematch in Glendale

Super Bowl Duke Debates: Denver Broncos

Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor If you were hoping for another installment in the recent string of uber-exciting Super Bowl Sundays, then the NFL’s 47th world championship surely won’t disappoint. Consider: eight of the last 12 Super Bowls have been decided by six points or less. The league’s annual curtain call in years past have produced some of the most dramatic spectacles the sport … Continue reading Super Bowl Duke Debates: Denver Broncos

Super Bowl Duke Debates: Seattle Seahawks

Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor The Seattle Seahawks look to push their franchise playoff record to .500 on Sunday. Boasting the league’s best defense, in terms of yards allowed, the Seahawks are on the doorstep of a Super Bowl ring. The lone time that the Seahawks and Broncos met in the playoffs was Dec. 24, 1983. In that game it was the defense that won … Continue reading Super Bowl Duke Debates: Seattle Seahawks