• Trav’s 2024 NFL Conference Championship Predictions
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    Trav’s 2024 NFL Conference Championship Predictions

    The Divisional Round of the playoffs is in the books and my predictions were spot-on for this round. The Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the upstart Houston Texans. The Ravens continued their dominance by blowing out the Texans 34-10. Lamar Jackson accounted for 4 TDs and the defense frustrated C.J. Stroud the entire game. The Saturday night game saw the San Francisco 49ers barely edge the young Green Bay Packers 24-21. The game was close the entire time with the Niners needing a game winning drive from Brock Purdy. Jordan Love tossed an INT to end their comeback attempt. In the first game on Sunday, the Detroit Lions…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 18 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 18 NFL Predictions

    Week 17 is in the books, and we now enter the final weekend of the 2023 NFL season. This has been an amazing season and it’s hard to believe it has come to an end. My record last week was 12-4 and my overall mark was raised to 107-60. The winning percentage rises a little from 62.6 to 64.1%. The first defeat came when the Arizona Cardinals went to Philadelphia and upset the Eagles. There is something brewing in Philadelphia seeing it was their 4th loss in five games. The loss opened the door for Dallas to clinch the NFC East with a win in Washington. The second loss came…

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    Trav’s 2023 Week 17 NFL Predictions

    Week 16 is in the books and we’re down to the final two weeks of the season. My record last week was 7-5 and my overall mark goes to 95- 56. My winning percentage dipped from 63.3 to 62.9%. Only the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins are the only AFC teams to clinch a playoff berth. In the NFC, the 49ers, Eagles, Lions, and Cowboys all have clinched playoff berths. There are five remaining spots left to be filled in the AFC and only 3 in the NFC. My first defeat came when the Atlanta Falcons beat Indianapolis at home 29-10. The Falcons are a game behind in the NFC…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 16 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 16 NFL Predictions

    Week 15 is in the books and we are now down to three weeks remaining in the regular season. My record was 6-4 last week and my overall mark is now 88-51. My winning percentage dipped from 63.6 to 63.3%. With the three weeks remaining, the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys have clinched a playoff berth. In the AFC, there are 6 more spots up for grabs and we have a lot of critical games ahead. There are only 4 spots remaining in the NFC with a lot of football to be played. The Indianapolis Colts defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers was my first loss. The…

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    Tips For Navigating And Resolving Family Conflicts

    Family conflicts are inevitable in any close-knit group, but learning to navigate and resolve them is essential for maintaining healthy relationships. Whether it’s a disagreement over values, miscommunication, or long-standing issues, employing effective conflict resolution strategies can foster understanding and strengthen family bonds. Here are some valuable tips to help you navigate and resolve family conflicts successfully. Open Communication Communication is the cornerstone of resolving family conflicts. Encourage open and honest communication within your family. Create a safe space where everyone feels heard and respected. Avoid interrupting or passing judgment while someone is expressing their thoughts. Actively listen to understand, not just to respond. You can build trust by using…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 15 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 15 NFL Predictions

    Week 14 is in the books, and it looks like we’re in for a fun and crazy final month. My record for last week was 5-5 and it dropped my overall mark to 82-47. The overall winning percentage dropped from 64.7 to 63.6%. The first defeat came when New England went to Pittsburgh and upset the Steelers. New England opened the game with an offensive flurry and was able to hold on and win the game. In an NFC South matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied and scored in the final moments to beat the Falcons. The win over Atlanta and with the Saints winning, we have a 3-way tie…

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    Trav’s 2023 Week 14 NFL Predictions

    Week 13 is in the books and the playoff race continues to heat up. My record last week was 4-3, which moved my overall mark to 77-42. The winning percentage dropped a little from 65.2 to 64.7%%. My first loss came when the Houston Texans defeated the Denver Broncos. The Broncos were on a 5-game winning streak, but the resilient Texans overcame an injury to Tank Dell to win. My second defeat came when the Green Bay Packers found a way to beat the defending Super Bowl champions. The big news of the weak was the 49ers destroying the Eagles 42-19 in the NFC Championship rematch. The Thursday night game…

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    Trav’s 2023 Week 13 NFL Predictions

    Week 12 is in the books and things are starting to get interesting with about 6 weeks remaining this season. My record last week was 9-4 and now my overall mark is 73-39. The winning percentage rose a little from 64.7% to 65.2%. The first loss came on Thanksgiving when the Packers upset the Detroit Lions. Jordan Love and the Packers offense is starting to hit its stride at the right time. The second defeat came when Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati on the road 16-10. Despite scoring only 16 points, the offense looked better after the firing of Matt Canada. I’m officially off the bandwagon of the Los Angeles Chargers and…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 12 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 12 NFL Predictions

    Week 11 is in the books as this season is flying by too fast. My record was 5-2 last week and my overall mark goes to 64-35. My winning percentage rises a little from 64.1 to 64.7%. The first loss came when the Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Thursday night game. Of course, Joe Burrow was hurt in the game, and we now know he’ll miss the remainder of the season. The second defeat was when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kanas City Chiefs. We all know this was the rematch from last year’s Super Bowl. In a defensive battle, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10.…

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    Trav’s 2023 Week 11 NFL Predictions

    Week 10 is in the books and things continue to heat up during the 2023 NFL season. My record last week was 5-4 and my overall mark is now 59-33. The winning percentage dips slightly from 65.1% to 64.1%. The first loss came when the Houston Texans went to Cincinnati and upset the Bengals. C.J. Stroud pretty much clinched offensive rookie of the year and put his name into the MVP contention. The second loss came when the Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints. Joshua Dobbs is the feel-good story of the league after leading the Vikings to another win. My third and final loss came when the Cleveland…

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    Trav’s 2023 Week 10 NFL Predictions

    Week 9 is in the books, and we are now officially halfway through the 2023 season. My record was 5-2 and it raises my overall mark to 54-29. The winning percentage rises a little from 64.5% to 65.1%. The first loss of the week came when the Vikings defeated the Atlanta Falcons on the road. The Vikings started a rookie, but he was knocked out of the game during the first drive. Joshua Dobbs entered the game and led the Vikings to the victory. Dobbs was traded from Arizona to Minnesota earlier in the week after Kirk Cousins went down. The other defeat was the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Dallas…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 9 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 9 NFL Predictions

    Week 8 is in the books and things kind of got back on track. My record was 7-1, which raises my overall mark to 49-27. The winning percentage jumps a little from 61.8% to 64.5%. The only loss came from the Cincinnati Bengals beating the San Francisco 49ers on the road. It marked the 3rd consecutive loss for the Niners who started the season 5-0. With the trade deadline being today, I’m sure a lot of contenders will make moves to improve their rosters. The big news of the weekend had to be Kirk Cousins tearing his Achilles, which means he’s out for the season. Cousins was in the middle…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 8 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 8 NFL Predictions

    Week 7 is in the books and we had another crazy weekend of football. My record was a disappointing 3-5 and my overall mark dipped to 42-26. The winning percentage took a nice hit as it dropped from 65% to 61.8%. Jacksonville defeating New Orleans last Thursday was my first loss. In a key NFC South matchup, the Falcons edged the Bucs and that was my second defeat. One of the biggest shockers of the weekend happened in Baltimore. The Ravens blew out the Detroit Lions 38-6 and that was the third loss. Pittsburgh put together enough offense to beat the Rams on the road 24-17. The final loss came…

  • Trav's 2023 Week 7 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 7 NFL Predictions

    Week 6 is in the books and it was arguably the craziest weekend of the season. My record was 6-4 and my overall mark went up to 39-21 for the year. The winning percentage goes from 66 to 65%. The two biggest defeats of the season occurred this pas weekend. The first one saw the Cleveland Browns with a backup QB defeated the San Francisco 49ers. The other surprise was that the New York Jets beat the Philadelphia Eagles. The losses by the 49ers and Eagles were their first defeat and now there’s no undefeated teams in the league. The other loss came when the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 6 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 6 NFL Predictions

    Week 5 is in the books, and we still have only two undefeated teams in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles remain without a loss heading into Week 6.  The Niners put together a masterpiece by dismantling Dallas in the Sunday Night game. Philadelphia traveled out west and defeated the Rams by shutting down the offense in the second half. My Week 5 record was 5-3 and my overall mark dips down to 33-17. The winning percentage drops from 66.7% to 66%. Chicago beat Washington last Thursday was my first defeat of the week. Justin Fields played exceptionally well for the second consecutive week in a…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 5 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 5 NFL Predictions

    Week 4 is in the books and my crazy run has ended. The previous two weeks my record was 16-2. This week my record was 4-4 and my overall mark drops to 28-14. The winning percentage dips from 70.6% to 66.7%. My first loss came when the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers on the Thursday night game. The second one saw the Baltimore Ravens blow out the Cleveland Browns 28-3. My picks were made before knowing that Deshaun Watson would be inactive due to a shoulder injury. The third defeat came as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went to New Orleans and dismantled the Saints. Derek Carr was supposed…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 4 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 4 NFL Predictions

    Week 3 is in the books, and it was another successful one on my side. For the second consecutive week my record was 8-1. My overall mark jumps to 24-10. The winning percentage jumps from 64% to 70.6%. The only defeat came when the Colts defeated the Ravens. Indianapolis beat Baltimore in OT to win their second consecutive game. San Francisco kicked the week off by defeating the Giants in the Thursday Night game. Deshaun Watson looked like the same quarterback that had the historic season in his final one in Houston. The defense of Detroit carried them to the win at home against Atlanta. New Orleans built a 17-0…

  • Trav’s 2023 Week 3 NFL Predictions
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    Trav’s 2023 Week 3 NFL Predictions

    Week 2 is in the books and just say that this week was much better than the first week. My record was 8-1, which boosted my overall mark to 16-9. The winning percentage jumped from 50% to 64%. My only defeat came as the Ravens beat the Bengals on the road. Unfortunately for the Bengals, Joe Burrow re-aggravated his calf injury he suffered back in training camp. Last week, we kicked things off with the Eagles defeating Minnesota in the Thursday night game. The Falcons had a very impressive come from behind win over the Packers to go to 2-0. Seattle went to Detroit and left with the win over…