snap judgments

INDIANAPOLIS -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we digest the Giants' impossibly dramatic and gritty 21-17 defeat of the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday night in Lucas Oil Stadium.

As it turns out, it was a rematch, and a redux, indeed...

Christmas came a few hours early in Detroit, New York belongs to the Giants and Tim Tebow lost his magic touch, says Don Banks.

Plus, more Snap Judgments from Saturday's games.

Iowa's defense struggling? Not anymore. The Hawkeyes unit found its footing in upsetting No. 13 Michigan 24-16, says Holly Anderson.

Also, No. 15 Michigan State survives and more.

Tony Romo returns to the doghouse, the Lions refuse to lose and the Eagles' season unravels, says Don Banks.

Plus, more Snap Judgments from another week of improbable comebacks.

Let's hear it for the NFL's downtrodden. The Bengals, Bills, Browns and Lions look like the biggest winners coming out of the draft, writes Don Banks.

Plus, more Day 3 Snap Judgments.

In his Snap Judgments, Don Banks touches on which teams had the most productive Day 2 of the draft, how Ryan Mallett came out of his freefall in great shape and more analysis.

Four QBs went in the first 12 picks, and none are sure things. Don Banks says needy teams are forced to reach because of the importance of the position in his draft Snap Judgments.

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we get down to just three games to go in the NFL playoffs, and dig a little deeper into some Championship Sunday's storylines...

The Colts and Packers joined the postseason party, but the Ravens may have been the big winners in Week 17, says Don Banks.

Plus, coaches on the hot seat and more Snap Judgments.

Lucky? Good? The Bears proved they're both, ripping the Vikings 41-10 to win the NFC North, says Don Banks. Also, what should be the end for Brett Favre, and more Snap Judgments.