The only certainty during an NFL season is there’ll be a ton of surprises. There are people who claim to be experts on the NFL and many pour over statistics/analysis to determine which teams will make an impact in the upcoming season. However, the NFL is as unpredictable as a crazy ex-girlfriend. So, with the regular season coming to a close and end-of-the-year-lists becoming trendier than Tebowing, we’ve compiled our top 10 list of biggest surprises so far. Check ‘em out then vote in our poll after the jump.

Someone who’s not even on the team. That’s right, the best part of their season is this old guy freestyling in their parking lot. Poor player performance, mind boggling play calling, stupid penalties and crushing losses have continuously made Eagles Nation scratch their heads. This guy just doesn’t seem to care. He’s apparently a retired corrections officer who gained his rapping skills in the 80′s while rapping to the inmates. All these years later and the guy can still drop a sick freestyle. Stallworth jersey guy in the background, get a new jersey and stop trying to steal the guys’ spotlight. Check out the fraiche beats after the jump!

In this week’s NFL Upon Further Review, Atlanta’s Julio Jones had a big weekend, Mark Sanchez’s blocking leaves something to be desired, Rex Ryan can jump, Dexter McCluster can leap Miami Dolphins in a single bound, and Patrick Peterson sends St. Louis home in shocking fashion in overtime. Check out the best highlights and lowlights from week 9 of NFL action after the jump.

As the NFL celebrated Halloween weekend, there were definitely some hair-raising moments. The “Birds” blew out the ‘Boys, the Rams upset the Saints, Tim Tebow got “Tebowed”, Percy Harvin wanted a little Captain off him, Mike Vick’s hands aren’t noticeable, and Troy Polamalu enjoys punch. Check out the best headlines and highlights from Sunday along with a preview of tonight’s MNF game between the Chiefs and Chargers after the jump.

As week 4 of the NFL season comes to a close, we take a look at last night’s turnover-heavy Jets-Ravens matchup, the Lions’ and 49ers impressive comebacks against the Cowboys and Eagles, the controversial call which allowed the Giants to come back and snatch victory away from the Cards, the Vikings’ tailspin, Tom Brady and Devin Hester’s milestones, and a preview of Monday night’s game between the Bucs and Colts. Check out all the insight and analysis after the jump.

Back in late May, we took a look at the 11 NHL cities that have never kissed Lord Stanley’s Cup. Almost 27% of voters thought the Capitals would be the team to bring their city its first ever championship. Atlanta was also on that list – now they don’t even have a team. But, at least they love their Falcons… even after 45 trophy-less years. So, with the Falcons considered Super Bowl contenders this season (even after their horrific loss to the Bears Sunday), we thought we’d take a look at all the NFL cities who’ve yet to hear their MVP say he’s going to Disney Land. Check out the full list then vote for the city you think will win its first ever Lombardi first after the jump.

The last few years it seems the trend in the NFC, at least, is for #5 and #6 seeds to look mediocre during the regular season then straight up run the gamut and win it all when it counts. The AFC has been fairly more predictable with the Pats, Colts, and Steelers playing merry go round at the top of the heap. With the Lockout ending in late July, most teams are struggling to make up for lost time. With more than 250 games on tap, we’ve narrowed down the field to the 20 we’re most looking forward to. Check’ em out after the jump.

If there were anyone with a more tense relationship with his coach and the fan base as Vince Young I would be surprised. Sure, Donovan McNabb’s tumultuous tenure in Philly was bad, but he and Andy Reid were close. Vince, on the other hand, just can’t seem to handle the pressures involved with playing at the NFL level. While McNabb’s at least lead a couple teams to championship games and a Super Bowl, Vince only has 1 Pro Bowl year under his belt and has zero playoff experience. See who we think Vince will play for next season after the jump!

This weekend’s Wild Card games should be interesting. You have the Packers flying into Philly to try to ground Vick and The Eagles (sounds like a band name), the still dangerous Saints descending on Seattle to show the worst playoff team in the history of the NFL a quick exit, the Ravens pecking away at the upstart Chiefs, and the foot-lovin’ Jets… Click to read more

After another wild weekend in the NFL, the final seeds are set for this year’s playoffs. Twelve teams will enter the postseason with Super Bowl aspirations, all of which believe they have a realistic shot at making the Big Game. As most teams gear up for this “new” season, they believe all bets are off. Regular season records no longer matter. It’s what you do in this next 3-4 games that counts. So, if you’re a Chiefs or Seahawks fan and you think there’s not a shot in hell your team’s holding the Lombardi Trophy come February, you might want to take a look at this list of Super Bowl improbables.

Before last Sunday’s games, there were eight teams getting ready to hit the panic button at 0-2. Some teams gave their fans a glimmer of hope (Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings), some avoided a potential winless season (St. Louis Rams), and some still face that possibility (Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers).

Let PETA do their usual song and dance; let them come to every game and spray blood like it’s a 1970s Gallagher concert, but don’t buy into this crap. We have a justice system for a reason. For every crime, there is a debt owed to society. Michael Vick has paid it according to the American judicial system.

The perfect prototypical quarterback is normally comprised of certain characteristics: a natural born leader, a player whose heart is his strongest muscle, and a tall powerful frame that commands a presence in the pocket.  Well, for Jeff Garcia, two out of three ain’t bad. But it’s his heart and leadership which have helped the 38-year old ve… Click to read more

Ladies and gentlemen, we are full-on into football season and you know what the means – lots of sitting on the couch. But besides hours and hours of watch the greatest game ever created, it means tons of super hot cheerleaders prancing around just to get you in the mood.
But that begs the question: Who has the hotter cheerleaders, the NFL or the NCAA? With t… Click to read more