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Week 6 Picks

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It’s week 6 already!
How are you doing in your NFL picks?
You making money?
Well you should. There have been a few easy weeks, and our man Wade McElwain has been ripping up some successful weeks on the books.

Here are his picks for Week 6 in the NFL

(-2.5) Carolina Panthers (3-2) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) +48.5

When these two teams played in Week 2, it was a whole different story. A sweaty Thursday night where the Bucs stuffed Christian McCaffrey and Chris Godwin got loads of yards.
Why wouldn’t we expect more of the same this week?
Peyton Barber should be able to open some holes if he can get some good slot passes, as that front Panthers D is a bit of a tough nut to crack.
Kyle Allen is going to face pressure all day from Shaq Barret-making it a bit of a headache for him.
Look for a few sacks from the Shaq master.
It will be wet, windy and wild.
Bucs should be able to repeat again a slippery affair.

Houston Texans (3-2) vs (-4.5) Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) +55.0

The Chiefs lost? Has the world imploded?
The Indianapolis Colts choked the Chiefs in a testament game in Week 5, giving everyone a template on how it can be done.
So will the Texans be able to replicate this effort?
Definitely.
KC took a lot of injuries last week, and who knows if Patrick Mahomes will be 100% healthy.
He is facing and Texans defense that is growing with intensity each week.
The Chiefs D has yet to face a QB like Deshaun Watson this season, who will have plenty of time to open up the ball downfield to his talented receivers.
KC could be facing their second loss in a row.

San Francisco 49ers (4-0) vs (-3) LA Rams (3-2) +50.5

What’s going on with the LA Rams? Is the glory hole starting to close?
One thing that hasn’t been closing is their O-Line, which has been porous all season.
Jared Goff has hardly had any time, and no he faces the 49ers.
San Fran has a fierce front, who looks to stomp on Goff and shut down any run through their way.
Breida and Coleman should team up for a run down on the Rams, who will put up points, but inevitably go down.
49ers for the win.

(-2.5) Atlanta Falcons (1-4) vs Arizona Cardinals (1-3-1) +51.5

The Texans whooped the Falcons last week with 53 points against their tired D.
Whatever the Falcons told each other last season when they fell apart, they obviously didn’t listen.
Will they have a better chance against the struggling Cardinals?
Doubtful. Matt Ryan will still put up 300+ yards, but when it keeps coming back the other way, it’s like a hole in a boat.
Kyler Murray & David Johnson should have a great game.
Cardinals to win.

(-8) Dallas Cowboys (3-2) vs New York Jets (0-4)

Cough, cough, Sam Darnold is back from his kissing disease vacation, so how will he fare against this Dallas D?
The Cowboys took a moustache ride on Aaron Rodgers last week, who picked them apart like a turkey dinner. (Happy Thanksgiving Canada!)
If Jones was able to run holes through Dallas, what about Le’veon Bell?
He should have his first big game this season against ‘Dem Boyz who still might be smarting from that home spanking.
Dallas should win the game, but 8 points?
Doubtful.

We will be adding some new gambling functionalities in the next few weeks, so you can take our picks.
Watch this space .

 

 

London-Sunday

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Are you one of the lucky few that will be watching the epic, yet soggy match-up between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Tottenham?
Have fun!
It looks to be a great game, and you will have a great time.
Don’t forget-the game starts at 2:30pm GMT so make sure you pace yourself if you’re planning on having a fun one.
After all, Sunday Funday is in full effect-so we have some tips and advice to make your Sunday even better.

The Game

Carolina Panthers face Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 14:30 GMT at London’s White Hart Lane (Tottenham) stadium in Tottenham north London.
There is no football (soccer) on-so you should have a straight and easy journey to the stadium.
Take the Victoria Line (light blue) or the Overground (orange) lines for direct access to the stadium.
Make sure you check your journey status before you go-as Sunday’s are not fundays when it comes to UK travel.
Alternatively-take a bus. There are loads of direct ones to the stadium as well.
The forecast calls for rain, but you should be safe and dry in this brand-spanking new stadium.
There aren’t a lot of places to tailgate before hand in Tottenham, so find a good place to hunker down before you head up there.
Beers at the game are £6-£7-so save up your sheckles if you plan on getting wasted.
But don’t get wasted at the game-you will lose things and piss off everyone around you.
The game will finish around 5:45pm-and it will take you a while to get out of the stadium.
Sometimes pre-ordering an Uber as the game is getting out, and having them meet you on a side street is a smart option.

Sunday Roast

The Sunday roast is a storied British tradition of gastronomy.
Wealthy land-owners would feed their workers, staff and minions on Sundays as thanks for a full working week, so it became a staple of good food, company and booze.
Since the game starts at 2:30-why not grab one beforehand?
Many Sunday roast places can be hit or miss.
Big pub chains will rollout a sloppy mess of ‘guess the meat’, so you might want to opt for one of the smaller pubs, where the focus is on quality.
Think globally-but shop locally for the best options.
Here are some of the ones we would recommend.

Princess Alexandra-Crouch End
A great British boozer closely located to stadium. Grab the W3 directly there, and you’re good to go.
They will be serving roasts after the game if they still have some.
https://princessalexandran8.co.uk

The Woodman-Highgate
A truly lovely pub in one of the poshest areas of London. Luckily this reasonably priced roast will have you doubled over with belly-love. It is a smashing roast and they have loads of great beers on tap as well.
https://www.the-woodman.com

The Pig and Butcher-Islington
Wow! This place will blow your mind with the meats on offer. Grab a traditional beef or savour a pork or lamb roast as well. Veggie roasts for your veggie friends…if you have any.
https://thepigandbutcher.co.uk

Blacklock-Soho
Head to the basement for meat, meat, and more meat. This place is sear-iously good when it comes to grilling animals. Go with a big appetite.
http://theblacklock.com

After the Game

Lucky for you, the game ends early. This means you can enjoy both the 6pm and 9:30 pm games after the Tottenham match.
Sadly-the NFL is only catching on with many pubs-so they usually get it wrong when it comes to showing the games.
They will either forget to put it on, put it on without sound, or kick you out before the game ends. (pubs close early).

Here are a few places that will show the game a bit later.

Belushi’s Hammersmith
Way out west in Hammer-land, this refurbished pub has 22 screens of NFL action for you to enjoy.
It’s open until 1am so you can push it until the last trains from the nearby tube stations.
There is also a hostel upstairs, which will explain the many jammie-panted youth you might see walking around the pub.
https://www.belushis.com/bars/london/hammersmith

Bodean’s Covent Garden/ Soho/ Old Street
This Canadian BBQ joint is a great place to catch the game while getting the meat sweats.
They will have the Sky game on, but it might not have sound.
Bodean’s usually closes at 10:30 on a Sunday, so you won’t be able to watch the late games.
https://bodeansbbq.com

Meathouse-Kings Cross
This meat joint has loads of steaks, burgers and wings with an impressive menu.
There are a few TVs in the bar and restaurant, but you might have to remind them to switch it over.
http://www.meathouselondon.co.uk

Princess Alexandra
Join us here after the game. Loads of TVs, plenty of space, great food-and close to central London via tube or night bus.
https://princessalexandran8.co.uk

Canadian Thanksgiving
It’s also Canadian Thanksgiving on Sunday. Hooray for holidays. Much lamer than the American one, it involves having to say sorry to 17 people in your life. Try it out. Bodean’s and the Maple Leaf will be having turkey dinners as well as NFL action.

Sunday Tips

We have compiled a list of top tips for you on Sunday as well. Hopefully these can help you out.

  • Extinction Revolution-The earth is dying! So avoid Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus unless you want to get caught in a wave of protests. These areas are kind of sketchy at night anyway-so it’s no big loss.
  • Late London-it isn’t a late town-see our previous article on things to do when the sun goes down.
  • Sports-It’s a sport free Sunday which is a blue moon rarity. There will be more NFL on that you think!
  • Sports Bars-We don’t really have them, & they are nothing like North America. They will also close early so have your late plans prepared.
  • Travel-the tube will close around midnight depending on which area of London you are in. Know your route home and have Uber ready if you want to really cane it.
  • Burgers, Wings, Pizza-Yes, it doesn’t taste like home. No, don’t say anything about it. If you came here for North American food-try Indian, Thai or fish and chips to spice it up.
  • Safety-London is a safe area, but at night touristy areas get very pick-pockety. Watch your phones. Also watch dodgy security guys ushering you into basements with trafficked women and £300 bottles of prosecco. Stay Safe.

If you need any info from our team, feel free to reach out! See you Sunday.

Panthers v Bucs-London

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Another great game is coming to London, this time it’s the Panthers vs the Bucs at Tottenham stadium.
Have tickets and are going to the game? Great. Why not party beforehand at the Princess Alexandra in Crouch End.

Looking for a place to party after & watch the 6pm and 9pm games?
Head back to the Alex from the stadium-it’s a direct bus that takes 19 stops, or less than 30 minutes.

Open til 1am with great food and roasts.

See you Sunday.

Video-Week 3 Review

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How did you do in Week 3 of the NFL?
Did you get all of your picks right?
Did you win your fantasy pool?
Did you get the perfect player on the waiver wire?

Then it sounds like a GREAT week!

Wade and Ryan had a good week of picks as well.
Ryan Cull had a balanced 8-8 record, while Wade steamed through with a 14-2 record.
What does this all mean in the long run?

Follow our picks, and you could win big!

See you every Sunday at Belushi’s Hammersmith.

Thomas Cook NFL

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As many people know, travel agent Thomas Cook has gone and busted a nut, leaving many people left in the lurch.
This is incredibly bad news for NFL fans planning on coming to London for the 2019 games.

Firstly WE HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS.
We are NFL in London, a promoter of NFL fun and good times.
We are gutted by everyone who is struggling to get to London for the games, but please don’t get mad at us.
We can barely afford to fly anywhere.

If you have been left in the lurch, we recommend that you contact your bank, tour provider or whomever your tickets are with.
Hopefully Thomas Cook has paid these folks, and you are in the clear.
If you haven’t, contact your bank and see what they can do.

While many folks are also trying to blame the NFLUK, they are in the same, unenviable position.
These are partners of theirs, and they would have no idea that this was afoot.
Please be nice and patient to them as well.

Good luck to everyone involved, and hopefully you can make the games with no issues.

See you for the games!

TNF- Bucs v Panthers

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Thursday Night NFL!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers in an epic TNF.
Will Cam Newton hobble to victory, or will Jamesis Shameus all.

Wade McElwain & Ryan Cull make their NFL bets for this 2019 match.

Who do you have to win?

Will the Carolina Panthers win it all?

What would you bet for the Buccaneers to take their division?

Week 1 Review

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Ugh! What a week in the NFL!
New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens & Dallas Cowboys put on a smoke show of points in some hotly contested matches.
Or were they?

Wade McElwain & Ryan Cull break down all of the week 1 matches in the NFL.

Bears vs Packers
Mitchell Trubisky was a joke show as previously discussed.

Chiefs vs Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes blew the lid on the joint with his footwork & passing, while the Jags were blown by Big Dick Nick.
Will Milshewn, Milden, Mildew be a #1 qb?

Titans vs Chiefs
The Titans are what now? The Browns did who they hey now?
A real lesson in protection & fulfilment.
The Titans stuffed & roughed the Browns.

Bills vs Jets
Don’t believe the hype Jets fans!
Despite an early lead, the Bills rallied to snuff the Jets & a tepid offence, plus a D that took it more than an 80s porn star.
Am I right?

Giants vs Cowboys
Like wedding a lamb, to a cowboy.
Dak & company made it look easy as they dismembered the Giants in a succulent fashion.
The Giants suck, so Dak will have to prove himself going forward.

Ravens vs Miami
Seriously, talking about the Miami Dolphins is like talking about a school shooting.
Just don’t.

Bucs vs 49ers
Bruce Arians doesn’t whisper no more.
Jameis was Shameis again in a disparaging match of crap.
The 49ers looked ok’ish, but Jimmy G still looks like that knee is a glass heirloom.

Texans vs Saints
Best game of the week, bar none.
Deshaun Watson carved a tough D with some of the west WRs in the game.
Drew Brees answered, in what was a match of the season, at least the best game thus far.
Brees’ last minute drive to get Will Lutz the chance to FG was a genius drive.
Still my pick of the NFC..thus far.

Listen, Laugh, Share, Wine, Day Drink, Shoplift, Karen.

Week 2-Sky Sports

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For those of you who watch Sky Sports NFL, good news!
They have some great games tee’d up for Week 2 of the NFL, so why not come to one of our locations and watch with us?
We will be at the Belushi’s Hammersmith this Sunday to help them kick it all off with wings, beer and good times!

The late game is the Saints vs Rams which should also be a doozy!

Get in touch if you would like to come down to one of our massive events!

Neon Deion

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Only Deion Sanders is a true magical piece of athleticism.
Not only was he the only player to be in both a WORLD SERIES and a SUPER BOWL, his feats and footwork have been a eye-popping experience.

Deion is a man of faith, and a guy who likes to break it down for everyone.

Here is Deion’s first ever game in the NFL, as the Falcons played the Rams.
How did he do in his first game?
Watch the clip-in true Deion style-if that ball is in the air…it’s his.

Peyton’s Comeback

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This is why Peyton Manning was such a beast.

The year is 2003 and the Colts find themselves down 21 its to the heavily favoured Tampa Bay Bucs.
The Bucs, under Gruden had won the Super Bowl the previous year-but Peyton still had work to do.

Watch as he is able to come back with 3 minutes left and torch the hapless team by the bay.

The Colts would go on to beat the Bears in the Super Bowl that year.