deskgameAgainst the Colts (4-6), things likely will be much closer. Indianapolis does its best work on the ground, and the Colts' defense has allowed the third-most yards rushing this season.
deskgameTulsi Gabbard is also the most interesting character on the scene. Critics say she has no experience in intelligence. But she certainly has a worldly background. She was born in American Samoa with a father who is both a Hindu and a surfer. She grew up in Hawaii and is also a Hindu surfer like her Dad, as I recounted in a prior column.
deskgameThe Crimson Tide and Wolverines will square off in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla., at noon ET. Alabama is a lofty 14- or 14.5-point favorite. The over/under is 43.5 points.
deskgameI don’t expect much of a battle Tuesday between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines.
deskgameMinnesota (13-2) is favored by 1.5 points over Green Bay (11-4) in the 4:25 p.m. ET matchup. The Vikings can still win the NFC North and potentially secure the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed by winning their final two games.