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With Drew Brees ready to return and his backup, Teddy Bridgewater, undefeated as the starter, the New Orleans Saints are in a pickle: start Brees and don’t let him rest up for another week or continue to roll with Bridgewater? Friday indicated that they have yet to find an answer to that question. Coach Sean […]

On Friday, free agent cornerback Orlando Scandrick took shots at the Philadelphia Eagles, who released him earlier in the week. From general manager Howie Roseman to safety and captain Malcolm Jenkins, Scandrick did not mince words. It appears that the Eagles social media team isn’t either. Hours after Scandrick ripped into the Eagles, Philly posted […]

On Wednesday, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gave a preview for what Bill Belichick may say to him on Sunday. In a previous matchup, the New England Patriots coach told Beckham: “I hope you enjoy today, but there’s not gonna be much for you.” Beckham, per Jake Trotter of ESPN, also revealed that […]

Aaron Rodgers thought Patrick Mahomes could play on Sunday. Every fan of high-quality quarterback play wanted him to be right. However, they won’t get to see it. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback will officially not play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Mahomes suffered a dislocated knee cap eight days ago during a Week […]

The New England Patriots are sending defensive end Michael Bennett to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a seventh-round selection that can turn into a sixth in 2021, per Adam Schefter and Jordan Schultz of ESPN. New England is trading DE Michael Bennett to the Dallas Cowboys for 7th-round pick that can go to a […]

Many have accepted that their television screens will not bring them the much-anticipated Packers’ Aaron Rodgers vs. Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes matchup on Sunday, as Mahomes is dealing with the recovery of a dislocated patella. However, Rodgers is not one of those people, as he is not counting out that Mahomes’ to face Green Bay on […]

Despite a minimum three-week timetable to return, Patrick Mahomes was a participant in the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice on Wednesday. Though he was limited, it’s a good sign that the 2018 MVP is beating his estimated return date. Mahomes suffered a dislocated patella in his right knee during Thursday’s win over the Denver Broncos. Coach […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams continues to make progress for his return from a turf-toe injury suffered in Week 4. He is now a game-time decision to play in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. “I think it could go right up to game time, to be truthful,” said coach Matt LaFleur […]

On Wednesday, the New England Patriots placed wide receiver Josh Gordon on the injured reserve for a knee injury. What does he think of the situation? It’s interesting, in his eyes, at least, that’s what he said on an Instagram post from the @NFL page. Josh Gordon’s comment on Instagram… pic.twitter.com/VsRZtZa9uJ — Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) […]

On Wednesday, the New England Patriots placed wide receiver Josh Gordon on season-ending injured reserve. There is more to that story. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Gordon is suffering from two bone bruises in his knee that he dealt with before Week 6’s win over the New York Giants. He will be waived […]

Emmanuel Sanders is enjoying the Bay Area life. Subsequently, he is enjoying being on his new team, the San Francisco 49ers, who traded for him with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. For Sanders, 32, one area in particular sticks out about the 49ers: the coach. Coach Kyle Shanahan has made a good impression on the […]

What do you call three touchdowns in one game? A hat trick. On Monday, New England Patriots running back Sony Michel completed the grueling task of a hat trick, as he ran in his third touchdown early in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets. Sony Michel HAT TRICK! 🎩 @Flyguy2stackz #GoPats 📺: #NEvsNYJ […]

The New England Patriots defense: confirmed very good at this whole football thing. On Monday night, the Patriots defense forced a fourth interception on New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. They did so with their backs against in the wall, in the red zone. The Patriots' defense has 1 million fantasy points tonight 😤 pic.twitter.com/Gb2VSnuSV5 […]

The Washington Redskins did not practice on Monday, but the team released an injury report. The report is an estimation to alert the NFL of their injuries before Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Adrian Peterson, as expected, did not “practice.” Peterson suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday’s 9-0 loss […]

For better or worse, Dallas Cowboys fans are different. Against the Philadelphia Eagles at home on primetime, they are rabid and looking for a win over division rivals. They will do anything to help their beloved team win. Anything. Even go to the game with fake muscle shirts, matching pants and stars painted on their […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo was reportedly arrested over the weekend after an alleged incident with his girlfriend in Fayette County, per WPXI sports anchor Chase Williams. According to the report, he was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief, and harassment. Court records detail Chickillo was arraigned before District Judge Mike Defino Jr. at […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is truly ridiculous. On Sunday night, he proved that. Watch below as the Cowboys Pro Bowl receiver beats Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jordan Mills on a reception that very few can make. Diving like a dolphin (no, not the ones in Miami), Cooper somehow reeled in a Dak Prescott slight […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is good at many things, but quarterback sneaks aren’t one of them; at least on Sunday, they weren’t. During Los Angeles’ 37-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Goff attempted a quarterback sneak on the one-yard line to punch in a touchdown. It didn’t work. The Falcons defensive line acted […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper: noted very good route-runner. Late in the second quarter of Dallas’ divisional bout with the Philadelphia Eagles on “Sunday Night Football,” Cooper hit Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas with a vicious disgusting filthy absolutely ludicrous soul-sucking  earth-shattering cut to will himself open for a 49-yard reception. Dak to Coop! 49 […]

Though Adam Thielen is optimistic about returning soon from a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings aren’t. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the team is concerned that his injury does not entail a day to day recovery time; instead, it is week-to-week. Thielen will have […]

Wide receiver AJ Green doesn’t like the idea of a team’s record affecting whether he will play or not. Such as his team, the Cincinnati Bengals, who are 0-7 and are waiting for his return. Green made it known, after the Bengals’ loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, that the team’s record will “never” dictate his […]

It took six years, but Kyle Shanahan got his revenge on the Washington Redskins. Six years after Dan Snyder and Co. fired Kyle (then offensive coordinator), and his father, Mike (then head coach), the younger Shanahan went to D.C. with his San Francisco 49ers and won a 9-0 offensive struggle in the rain. After the […]

The Dallas Cowboys won’t be shorthanded, offensively, for Sunday’s night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Wide receivers Amari Cooper and Randall Cobb are both active for the divisional tilt. In addition to the two wide receivers playing, left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) and right tackle La’el Collins (knee) avoided the inactive list. Dak Prescott gets […]

After losing to the Los Angeles Rams 37-10, the Atlanta Falcons are 1-6 and on a five-game losing streak. In doing so, coach Dan Quinn is on a speculated hot seat that burns to the touch. However, his boss, Falcons owner Arthur Blank, doesn’t seem to be giving any indication of firing him anytime soon. […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had a lot of good games. However, Sunday’s 42-24 win over the Oakland Raiders may have been the best of his career, and that’s saying something. On Sunday, Rodgers recorded a perfect passer rating (158.3) for the first time in his career and Packers franchise history. He did […]

Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Matt Ryan went down early in the fourth quarter of Atlanta’s 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Ryan injured his ankle on an Aaron Donald sack — the Rams’ fifth on Ryan. Luckily, the injury is not believed to be serious, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ryan was examined […]

New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: a game of special teams. First, the Saints scored on a blocked punt early in the game. Bears punter Pat O’Donnell smartly chose to deflect the ball out of Chicago’s end zone, which gave New Orleans a safety and the ball back. Three & Out 🤚BLOCK 🙌Penalty 🔀 SAFETY […]

Rookie standout running back injured his shoulder early in the Oakland Raiders’ Week 7 42-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers. However, he returned to the game and isn’t expected to miss any playing time going forward, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area. He mentioned he tweaked his shoulder on the first […]

The NFL’s Oct. 29th trade deadline is near. One team expected to be buyers before and during then is the Oakland Raiders. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders are searching for linebackers and pass rushers heading into the deadline. There haven’t been many whispers of available pass rushers, as they are a valuable […]

Before completing Tuesday’s blockbuster trade to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Rams got a promise that comforted them in making the deal. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ramsey promised the Rams that even if a contract extension isn’t done in the offseason, he won’t hold out next season […]

The Green Bay Packers won’t be as beaten and battered at wide receiver on Sunday as previously perceived. Both Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Geronimo Allison avoided the inactive list for Week 7’s tilt with the Oakland Raiders. Valdes-Scantling did not practice all week as he dealt with injuries to his left knee and left ankle. Allison […]

A union between the Houston Texans and Nick Caserio—despite Houston’s failed pursuit of him in the offseason—appears to be in the works. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, “it remains very likely that Caserio joins that franchise in a prominent role in 2020.” Caserio, the Patriots personnel executive, is a free agent after […]

Shad Khan wanted Jalen Ramsey to find his forever home with the Jacksonville Jaguars. That didn’t happen. After three doctors checked out Ramsey’s back injury and cleared him to play, and following a meeting with Ramsey and the Jaguars owner that left him under the impression that he will play in Week 6 against the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for a tight end. Following the placement of starter Will Dissly (Achilles) on the injured reserve, the Seahawks are expected to be players in the tight end market heading into the Oct. 29th NFL trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Dissly was emerging as one of Russell […]

The Kansas City Chiefs avoided disaster on Thursday night. Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a dislocated kneecap in Week 7’s win over the Denver Broncos, could return in three weeks, or even sooner than that, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hard as it was to imagine Thursday night, Patrick Mahomes now could return to the […]

Could Antonio Brown be making his return to the NFL sooner rather than later? Despite a hectic offseason—and August and September—in which Brown found himself moving teams twice, earning a sexual assault civil suit and generally losing plenty of fans and league-wide interest, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora believes Brown will be back in 2019. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook should be available to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Westbrook — who is dealing with a shoulder injury — will be evaluated pre-game, but “the early indications are positive toward him playing.” After practicing on Wednesday, Westbrook missed Thursday with […]

Urban Meyer is no longer coaching the Ohio State Buckeyes, nor has he ever coached in the NFL. However, if a particular opportunity were to arise within the Dallas Cowboys organization, the three-time National Championship winning coach would be interested. Appearing on Colin Cowherd’s radio show on Friday, Meyer discussed another name leaving the college […]

The Oakland Raiders are road underdogs against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. However, they have a lot going for them that should instill confidence in their ability to win. Here are four reasons why Oakland will leave Lambeau as victors. 1. Green Bay’s Lack of Offensive Weapons The Packers are hobbled, particularly at […]