Conference Championship Sunday is here, and if you’re looking for chalk, you’re probably looking in the wrong place. Everyone’s talking about New England’s experience — and I get it. But don’t overlook what Denver brings into this game, especially at home, in January, with a coach who knows exactly how to win when it matters. And Saints fans know that coach very … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: Championship Sunday — And Why I Like Denver at Home
From the Westbank: Checking the Picks, Owning the Misses, and Setting the Board for Championship Sunday
Playoff football doesn’t leave room for sloppiness, and neither should a playoff column. Last week gave us tight games, hard lessons, and a reminder that January rewards execution, not assumptions. So before looking ahead, here’s the clean, corrected look at how last week played out. Last Week’s Picks — Final and Accurate Patriots over Texans — New England stayed … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: Checking the Picks, Owning the Misses, and Setting the Board for Championship Sunday
From the Westbank: Playoff Week Preview — Every Snap Matters
Who Dat Nation — we’re in the thick of it now. The regular season is behind us, and this weekend’s divisional round is where the NFL separates the good from the great. Looking at the schedule, odds, injuries, and matchup nuances, you get a mix of experience, physicality, and high-stakes football that only January can deliver. Here’s how I’m seeing it — in a way Saints … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: Playoff Week Preview — Every Snap Matters
From the Westbank: Playoff Football Is Here — And It’s Getting Real Fast
This past weekend reminded you why playoff football is different. Records matter less. Experience matters more. And mistakes get magnified. You could see it right away — the teams that stayed calm, protected the ball, and leaned on who they are moved on. The ones that tried to get cute or fell behind early? They’re packing bags. Now as we head into this next round, the … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: Playoff Football Is Here — And It’s Getting Real Fast
From the Westbank: First Look at the 2026 Saints Schedule — Plenty to Learn About This Team
The opponents for the 2026 season are set, and just looking at this list tells you one thing right away — nothing’s going to be handed to the Saints. You’ve got division games you know are always a fight. You’ve got physical teams coming into the Dome. You’ve got tough road trips where you find out real quick what kind of team you are. That’s the NFL. What jumps out to me … [Read more...] about From the Westbank: First Look at the 2026 Saints Schedule — Plenty to Learn About This Team