Melissa Jacobs Content

Who's ready to get wild?
Polish off your television and get your nacho ingredients ready! After an agonizing six-day wait, the NFL postseason is finally here. Melissa Jacobs looks at all four matchups and picks the winners.
Jan 25 10:19 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Coping with Monday Night Football withdrawal
Monday Night Football is suddenly over. There are no crazy streaks to keep tabs on. But fear not because Melissa Jacobs is here to help guide your remote on this very juicy Monday.
Jan 25 10:24 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
NFL Week 17: The curtain closes
Even though fantasy season may be over and many playoffs races already have been decided, Melissa Jacobs has five pretty important reasons to shake off the second day of your New Year's hangover and make this Sunday an NFL day.
Jan 25 10:25 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Let's go bowlin'
This weekend is a biggie for college football fans, as plenty of action, including two of the four BCS bowl games, is sure to provide drama -- and continued debate about the need for a playoff system. There's also no shortage of hoops action.
Jan 25 10:25 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Saying goodbye to Singletary
In a cathartic moment, espnW's resident 49er fan Melissa Jacobs says good riddance to Mike Singletary -- and argues that he never should have been given a head-coaching opportunity in the first place.
Jan 25 10:30 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Playoff picture (kinda) clears up in NFL
It was the ultimate holiday weekend for NFL and NBA fans. The NFL playoff picture no longer seems like a complex algorithm, and the NBA gave us some major marquee matchups.
Jan 25 10:31 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
NFL Week 16: Twas the day after Christmas
From the box of multicolored scrunchies known as the NFC West to the shiny new Lexus know as the Falcons/Saints Monday Night duel, Melissa Jacobs has 10 NFL presents to unwrap come Sunday morning.
Jan 25 10:31 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
D.C. now vying for saddest sports city
A few sports cities, namely Cleveland and Detroit, take pride in vying it out for title of "Saddest Sports City." But based on recent failures, injuries and bad decision making, Melissa Jacobs thinks Washington, D.C., should also have a shot at the title.
Jan 25 10:48 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Monday night mayhem in Minnesota
Dangerous conditions, playoff implications and a possible Brett Favre sighting? The "Monday Night Football" game between the Vikings and the Bears has it all.
Jan 25 10:49 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
The best NFL weekend this year
NFL fans got an early holiday present this weekend, as the Giants-Eagles turned into an instant classic and several other games provided instant entertainment, at least.
Dec 20 | By Melissa Jacobs
Why Vick should be allowed to own a dog again
Yesterday Amanda Rykoff wrote a piece suggesting that Michael Vick should never own a dog again. Many, including Jesus Christ, are in agreement with Amanda. Melissa Jacobs respectfully disagrees.
Jan 25 10:52 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Week 15 NFL Preview: QB questions, playoff chances
With only three weeks left in the NFL regular season, you would think that all the talk would be about the playoffs. But this week's biggest storyline comes from Washington, D.C., and no politicians will be involved.
Jan 25 10:51 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Our guide to best of NFL (coaches, players) on Twitter
There's this notion among the media that NFL players are unworthy of following on Twitter. Well, I disagree. Some of these guys really have something to say.
Jan 25 11:24 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
In defense of Tashard's Choice to get Vick autograph
As seen on TV, Cowboys running back Tashard Choice asked Michael Vick to sign a glove following his team's loss at home. Cowboys fans are up in arms, but Melissa Jacobs thinks they ought to cut Choice some slack and focus on the deeper issues.
Jan 25 10:55 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
About Last Night: A wild weekend edition
Welcome to the weekend: NFL, college hoops and a little thing called the Heisman ceremony filled our TV screens this weekend.
Jan 25 11:03 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Athlete's Life
My excellent adventure
with Bill Simmons
Melissa Jacobs sat down with the Sports Guy at the man-crusher convention that was his D.C. book signing to talk about LeBron James, "The Bachelor" and being a dad.
Jan 25 11:25 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
No patsies for Patriots as Week 14 heats up
The Chiefs can sniff the playoffs; the Dolphins get the ultimate pregame pep talk, and other storylines surrounding Sunday's hottest matchups.
Jan 25 11:03 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Has Favre turned into your old, depressing grandpa?
Old people acting youthful is inspiring to watch. Old people falling apart before your very eyes is unbearable to watch. Guess which category Brett Favre falls into?
Jan 25 11:04 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Built-in excuses for those fantasy football flops
Fantasy owners rarely admit that their losing seasons were -- ahem -- their fault.
Jan 25 11:26 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Rivals take stage in battle for AFC East supremacy
Did you enjoy your Sunday slate of NFL games? Well, those were Triple-A compared to the intensity and talent we're going to see tonight on "Monday Night Football."
Jan 25 11:30 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
About Last Night: Weekend chock full of sports highlights
We know holiday parties are heating up and, shockingly, you may not have spent every waking moment of the weekend glued to your couch. Not to worry because we're here to recap the big stories.
Jan 25 11:30 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
Clear solution to BCS inequities is a playoff system
A playoff system is the obvious solution to all the BCS inequities. Good luck finding a fan who is not in favor of the idea.
Jan 25 11:30 AM ET | By Melissa Jacobs
NFL Week 13 Preview: Jets-Pats do battle on MNF
Week 13 is a pinnacle week in the NFL. Dreams will be dashed, both in fantasyland and in the reality of the locker room.
Dec 3 | By Melissa Jacobs