https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/25/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/danila-yurov-is-passing-his-first-test/In the age of analytics, player tracking, and data overload, sometimes the good, old-fashioned eye test gets overlooked as fans and media scrutinize players. There’s a reason for that, of course. History has proven that the eye test alone isn’t sufficient for overcoming biased perceptions or imper...23848Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-must-be-prepared-for-justin-jefferson-to-explode/For arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL, Justin Jefferson's numbers have been lean lately. He hasn't found chemistry with quarterback J.J. McCarthy yet, and McCarthy’s overall accuracy problems haven't helped.   Despite some low totals in certain categories, Jefferson's targets and target...23847Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-19-6/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Minnesota Timberwolves Team Total Over 127.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:00 PM CT on Fanduel Sports North   The Wolves have become bullies. That’s the simplest explanation I can offer on my favorite squad: they push around the weak kids on the playground, but fold when a toug...23846Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/trading-danila-yurov-would-be-a-massive-mistake-for-the-wild/The Minnesota Wild seem to have recovered from their early-season struggles, at least for now, but that isn’t stopping people from discussing how Minnesota could improve its roster. Trade talks are running rampant, with Joe Smith and Michael Russo confirming that Bill Guerin is looking to improve...23842Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/packers-must-capitalize-on-interception-chances-starting-with-the-vikings-game/It's not an exaggeration to suggest Jameis Winston should've had five interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. Instead, he ended up with one.   Takeaways haven't been a strength for Green Bay's defense this year, even though they've opportunities. On Sunday, the Packers need to capitalize on...23840Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/carrington-valentine-has-no-business-spending-another-snap-on-the-bench-this-year/There is no other way to put it: Carrington Valentine has been the Green Bay Packers’ best cornerback this season. Sure, the unit doesn’t inspire much confidence, but it’s still astonishing how often he split reps with Nate Hobbs even though Valentine is the team’s most productive corner whenever...23839Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-18-6/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Boston Celtics First Half -6.5 @ Brooklyn Nets (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 6:30 PM CT on YES   The Nets won a game last time out on Sunday, blowing out their competition for the best lottery odds in Washington by 23 points. That’s simply not acceptable to the Brooklyn regime th...23838Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-turning-season-around-in-couple-of-weeks/That's Wild         It was all doom and gloom for the Minnesota Wild early on. They could barely keep the puck out of their net while never even scoring on the other one. At 5-on-5, the team was miserable to watch and the only points they earned in the early days of the season was because of a...23837Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/daniel-whelan-is-punting-at-a-pro-bowl-level/While both teams' kickers struggled on a windy day in New Jersey, one specialist wasn't fazed by the elements when the Green Bay Packers faced off against the New York Giants. Packers punter Daniel Whelan stood calmly among the zephyrs when it mattered, pinning the Giants deep late in the fourth q...23836Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-do-the-packers-survive-josh-jacobs-absence/A Sunday afternoon game in the Meadowlands brought some good news for Green Bay Packers fans – a win. And it was a much-needed win, even if it was against a bad New York Giants team featuring a backup quarterback and an interim head coach.   Unfortunately, in what seems to be a trend, the Packers...23834Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/could-a-different-combination-fix-green-bays-o-line-issues/After surrendering eight quarterback hits, two sacks, and plenty of pressure on quarterback Jordan Love on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers' offensive line is still a problem. The Packers rarely go through this. They always invest heavily in the offensive line, and it's typically a team strength.  ...23832Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-need-a-lot-more-from-luke-musgrave/The Green Bay Packers’ receivers regressed and struggled with drops on Sunday. Still, Jordan Love played a sharp game and escaped from New Jersey with a win on Sunday.   However, not an encouraging sign to see drops becoming an issue again, especially with the team's best offensive weapon, Tucker...23831Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/is-it-okay-to-say-told-you-so-about-green-bays-kicking-situation/Many fans got what they wished for on Sunday: kicker Lucas Havrisik in the lineup with Brandon McManus out. The end result was two missed PATs, but the Green Bay Packers still won 27-20.   Is it too early to say "told you so" about the entire kicking situation?   To preface all of this, Green Ba...23829Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/keeping-it-boring-is-key-to-the-wild-turnaround/Minnesota Wild Hockey is back, baby! It's good again. Awoouu (wild Howl)       Don't look now, but the Wild are back to the playoff bubble. After a slow start in which they didn't look like their usual, structured selves, Minnesota has ripped off four wins in their past five games and picked up...23828Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/green-bays-vibes-havent-changed-much-despite-beating-the-giants/The Green Bay Packers' win over the New York Giants on Sunday ended with a sigh of relief rather than a ringing endorsement of Green Bay’s ability to solve its various issues. The victory was more an indication that the wheels haven't fallen off the bus entirely than a confidence booster for a tea...23827Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jordan-love-showed-he-can-carry-a-faltering-offense/Josh Jacobs hobbled off the field early and didn't return. The offensive line again struggled in pass protection and left Jordan Love scrambling out of the pocket for his life. The pass catchers kept dropping the ball.   Despite all of it, in a gotta-have-it spot for the Green Bay Packers, Love s...23826Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/it-wasnt-a-giant-leap-but-the-pack-takes-a-small-step-forward/If Green Bay Packers fans were looking for a statement performance on the road to erase the ugliness of a pair of losses at Lambeau, they didn’t get it on a blustery day at Met Life Stadium. They got the much-needed W, but it came with plenty of breath-holding and pearl-clutching.   You figured t...23824Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/is-it-time-to-worry-about-rashan-garys-contract/Micah Parsons has transformed the Green Bay Packers’ front seven by consistently drawing double- and even triple-teams. When offenses commit that much attention to him, the rest of the unit gets more one-on-one chances — and a much better shot at getting after opposing quarterbacks.     How...23823Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-17-6/Locks NFL (1 Unit) 2-Leg Same Game Parlay (+115; Odds via DraftKings): 7:15 PM CT on ABC   Dallas Cowboys (-192) @ Las Vegas Raiders   The Cowboys will be playing with a lot of emotion in this game as they remember Marshawn Kneeland. I happen to think that keeps them motivated, as does the ret...23822Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-numbers-dont-tell-the-story-of-jordan-loves-day-in-the-big-apple/The last couple of weeks were rough for Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers’ offense. In Week 9, they managed only 13 points against a Carolina Panthers defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in EPA/play. A week later, they scored only seven in a 10–7 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagl...23820Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-16-6/Locks NFL (1 Unit) 2-Team 6 Point Teaser (-110; Odds via Caesars)   Houston Texans (PK) @ Tennessee Titans: 12:00 PM CT on FOX   Davis Mills getting another start in place of CJ Stroud probably holds this number down a bit, but I’m not so sure it should. It was part of a ridiculous 4th quarter...23816Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/when-grief-and-hockey-are-connected-forever/When a hockey team is painful to watch, it’s important to find a deeper reason to keep watching. The Minnesota Wild have been struggling, with a current record of 7-7-4 as I write this, and while I’m a perpetual “rose colored glasses” sort of fan, not everyone can manage that. They need a deeper r...23815Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-15-6/Locks NCAA Football (1 Unit) 3-Team 7 Point Teaser (+120; Odds via Caesars)   Marshall/Georgia State Over (55.5): 1:00 PM CT on ESPN+   These teams aren’t going to play much defense, and with capable offenses for both squads this could turn into a shootout. Marshall at least will be trying in...23814Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/david-kampf-isnt-a-marco-rossi-replacement/Marco Rossi has been sidelined by a lower-body injury, according to a report from The Athletic’s Michael Russo. As a result, Russo and I must (separately) write about David Kampf.       It would be one thing to write about Kampf joining a team other than the Minnesota Wild. Kampf is a solid rol...23813Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-the-real-packers-please-stand-up-2/A small part of me wants to see a 45-41 Green Bay Packers victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, with Jordan Love outdueling Jameis Winston in the shootout of the season. That would likely cool any interest the Giants may have in Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as they begin their s...23812Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000