Welcome to Upset Watch's Cover 5, a new column where I'll talk through the football issues of the week.

Every week I'll answer reader questions and talk about 5 football talking points that aren't necessarily related to picks, allowing Upset Watch to be more focused on those important stats that you love. It'll also be a perfect forum for announcing new features we're building around the platform as we expand in 2022.

This week, I'll be tackling:

  1. Stephen Ross's new weekly NFL show, 'Dolphin Tank'

  2. The curious case of Brian Flores

  3. What if...? The sliding doors moments of this season's postseason

  4. Where next for Jimmy G?

  5. Some old guy retires.

 

The Cover 5 Mailbag:

Note: each week I'll answer reader questions sent to upsetwatch@pickwatch.com. Whether you agree or disagree with my takes, it's always cool to engage with our passionate and loyal fans. Speaking of which... with no questions in the first mailbag, I have something I want to share with you:

CanuckRebel asks on Twitter: "Hi, I have to ask. Just got an email saying you sent me a gift card from Amazon. I have to check with you before I open it. I don't think I'm that lucky, lol."

Upset Watch: As you may have guessed, Canuck was our weekly winner in the divisional round, and won an Amazon gift card from us. Every week we give away almost $1,000 in prizes for the contests on Pickwatch, and it is always great to know what people are doing with their prizes.

In this case, I wanted to share what Canuck did with his prize, and that was buy a new vest for his Service Dog, Hunter.  

CanuckRebel: "I was just able to order my Hunter a new Service Dog vest, his old one was misplaced by his previous owners. This isn't just about money you've given me. It's peace of mind for me. Can't thank you enough for that!" 

Everyone here at Pickwatch is happy for you Canuck, but mainly, we're happy for Hunter, who immediately becomes reigning Pickwatch Dog of the Week.

Remember, send in your questions and thoughts about the NFL to upsetwatch@pickwatch.com, and I'll try to answer as many as possible each week.