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Down by 21 in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Chargers had to get something going. Luckily, Philip Rivers and Co. did just that, as they capped off a 10-play 75-yard drive that took 3:23 off the clock with a 5-yard touchdown to tight end Hunter Henry. .@Hunter_Henry84 gets both feet in for the @Chargers […]

The Dallas Cowboys started 3-0. Three weeks later, they are 3-3. A former Cowboy, wide receiver Dez Bryant, knows the problem with the organization: not having enough time to recover, pointless meetings, and “training camp until the season is over.” Bryant answered a fan’s question, which asked what do you see as the team’s biggest […]

The Los Angeles Rams technically had a home-field advantage on Sunday in the Coliseum, but it sure didn’t feel like it. The San Francisco 49ers faithful came out in the masses to support their undefeated team. The result: an already red stadium filled with 49ers fans donning the same color. 49ers players took notice of […]

Saquon Barkley is nearing his return from his Week 3 high-ankle. Three days after not playing against the New England Patriots on “Thursday Night Football,” the New York Giants running back posted a highlight video on Twitter with the caption “I’ll be back soon.” https://twitter.com/saquon/status/1183548914487742470 Barkley is expected to be back for Week 7 against […]

In the third quarter of their 16-0 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Tennessee Titans swapped out Marcus Mariota for Ryan Tannehill. Mariota’s performance warranted the benching. For the game, he went 7 for 18 (38.9% completion rate) for 63 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions, good for a 9.5 passer rating. He was also […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ comeback effort to best the New York Jets was almost complete. After a litany of yellow flags on a 10-play, 75-yard 2:41 minute drive, quarterback Dak Prescott punched in a four-yard rushing touchdown to narrow New York’s eight-point lead down to two. .@Dak is in for the @DallasCowboys Touchdown! #DALvsNYJ 📺: CBS📱: […]

It’s a David Johnson world, and everyone else is just living in it. In a tie game between the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons with less than six minutes to go, Kyler Murray found Johnson in the corner of the end zone running out of the slot for a touchdown. However, the score wasn’t as […]

Welcome to the Air Raid offense, where a rookie quarterback breaks pass completion records. On Sunday, Arizona Cardinals rookie shot-caller Kyler Murray became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era with 20 or more pass completions in each of his first six NFL games, per NFL Research. Playing in Kliff Kingsbury’s Air Raid offense, […]

Kevin Byard is showing why the Tennessee Titans made him the highest-paid safety in NFL history over the offseason (five years, $71 million). He is a playmaker. In the third quarter of Tennessee’s Week 6 tilt with the Denver Broncos, Byard made a wild play: an interception off of an underthrown Joe Flacco pass intended […]

Enough is enough. After less than three-quarters of play, the Tennessee Titans felt they had seen enough of quarterback Marcus Mariota, as they subbed in backup Ryan Tannehill while down 13-0 against the Denver Broncos. Mariota’s performance warranted the benching. For the game, he went 7 for 18 (38.9% completion rate) for 63 yards, no […]

Sam Darnold is back, and he is dicing up the Dallas Cowboys defense. The New York Jets entered halftime with a decisive 21-6 lead over the ‘Boys, with their last scoring coming on a Darnold-thrown touchdown to tight end Ryan Griffin. Griffin ran an angle route to present himself right in front of the Cowboys […]

Dak Prescott will not have his favorite target for the rest of the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the New York Jets. Wide receiver Amari Cooper has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game with a quadriceps injury, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Cooper was slow to get up after making […]

Lamar Jackson and record books, name a better duo. On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback broke another record. The second-year shot-caller finished with 236 yards through the air and 152 on the ground against the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23-17 win. In doing so, he became the first quarterback to ever rush for 150+ yards […]

What’s the best way to make a disgruntled happy? Let him reel in three touchdowns in a dominant win. On Sunday, Minnesota Vikings’ Stefon Diggs did just that, catching seven Kirk Cousins-thrown passes for 167 yards and a hat trick of touchdowns. In all, the Vikes beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20. Diggs has high praise […]

The New York Jets came into their Week 6 game as underdogs to the Dallas Cowboys, but don’t tell wide receiver Robby Anderson that. Late in the second quarter, Jets quarterback Sam Darnold found Anderson streaking down the right side of the field with his defender, Chidobe Awuzie, in the dust. The second-year quarterback connected […]

The Miami Dolphins sure are good at this tanking thing. They had an opportunity to beat the Washington Redskins with a 2-point conversion with seconds left on the clock … until running back Kenyan Drake dropped the screen pass: WHAT A WIN BY THE DOLPHINS 2019 TANK BOWL CHAMPS!pic.twitter.com/jqfX4g4VqU — NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) October 13, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are 5-1 after defeating the now-2-4 Cleveland Browns, in large part thanks to a clutch play by linebacker K.J. Wright to seal the game. With under three minutes to go in the game, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield dropped back, then tossed a ball to running back Dontrell Hilliard. Unfortunately, at least for […]

Denver Broncos right tackle Ja’Wuan James is not expected to be back in action against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He is more likely to return in Week 7, against the Kansas City Chiefs on “Thursday Night Football.” James suffered a knee sprain 10 snaps into the season opener. […]

With the New York Jets off to a slow start, “multiple teams around the league” have shown interest in acquiring defensive lineman Leonard Williams in a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The No. 6 overall pick in 2015, Williams enjoyed a Pro-Bowl season in 2016 and is eighth in the AFC in quarterback […]

Amid the firing of Jay Gruden, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been linked to the same job for the Washington Redskins. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, that is not going to happen. For Washington to make Tomlin their head coach — who has two years left on his Pittsburgh deal –, the […]

After Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Kahn said Jalen Ramsey will play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, the cornerback is on their inactive list for the game. Kahn said he had a “heart-to-heart” with Ramsey, amid a trade requested after Week 2. Ramsey was listed as questionable this week with a back injury that […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has yet to play in 2019 — as he serves a six-game suspension. However, the rest of the NFL hasn’t forgotten about the perennial Pro Bowler. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cardinals have field trade calls for Peterson from three different teams. The Cardinals have received “six or […]

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson may have practiced in full fashion on Friday and Saturday. Still, he remains officially questionable for Monday night’s NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers. The rookie tight end suffered a concussion against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. Since then, Hockenson has spent time on the […]

The Baltimore Ravens will lack some speed on Sunday. Rookie wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is not expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals for their Week 6 tilt, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Ravens hoped Brown would be a game-time decision; unfortunately, that’s not the case. Brown injured his ankle during […]

Last Sunday, before the Washington Redskins fired Jay Gruden, running back Chris Thompson was emotional talking about the subject. Less than a week later, he opens up on the situation; which entails losing his head coach, being 0-5 and seeing the massive change in the organization. “For me, it’s just, the whole situation is frustrating, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without one of their offensive weapons on Sunday against the Houston Texans. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, wide receiver Sammy Watkins is not expected to play as he battles a hamstring injury. Watkins failed to practice all week as he deals with the hamstring injury. He left Week […]

Sitting Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams in Week 5, against the Indianapolis Colts, was woefully understandable. Returning from injury and playing in a committee didn’t warrant a must-start label for Williams. Williams proved those who sat him in Week 5 right. The Chiefs back tallied 12 touches, including nine rush attempts for 23 […]

Though at home, the Minnesota Vikings are not favored to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 6 matchup. With both teams sitting at 3-2 in tough divisions, it’s a must-win game for each side. However, Minnesota is going to get the home victory. Here are four reasons why. 4. Susceptible Eagles Secondary This game […]

The Cleveland Browns host the Seattle Seahawks for a big-time Week 6 tilt. While the Browns are coming off of a loss and are needing a win, the Seahawks are 4-1 and closing the gap on the lead for the NFC West. Though the Browns are desperate for a victory — at 2-3 — the […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones rewrote record books last Sunday, rushing for four touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. In the process, he collected 182 scrimmage yards — including 107 on the ground, on 19 carries, and 75 as a catcher on seven receptions. Last week’s explosion of production was proof that selecting Jones […]

Detroit Lions rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson appears to be available to play on Sunday after going through the concussion protocol during the bye week. If he does play, the Lions will rely on him to beat the Green Bay Packers. Why? For firsts, the Packers defense is excellent at stopping the passing game, especially […]

The winless New York Jets host the 3-2 Dallas Cowboys — who are coming off back-to-back losses — on Sunday. Though underdogs in the competition, the Jets are surging for the sole reason of having their quarterback, Sam Darnold, back. However, they will need to do more than have their rightful shot-caller to in. They […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a surprise addition to their injury report. Tight end George Kittle was a limited participant in Friday’s practice. In turn, he is questionable to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. During Friday’s media availability, coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle sustained the groin injury during Friday’s practice. He expects […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are shaking up their running back group. On Friday, the team announced that running back Corey Clement is moving to the injured reserve, according to Pro Football Talk. Subsequently, Boston Scott has been upgraded from the practice squad. Clement has been nursing a shoulder injury. He appeared in four games for the […]

Following their “Thursday Night Football” loss to the New England Patriots, the New York Giants are shaking up their running back room. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the G-Men are signing free agent Javorius “Buck” Allen. Subsequently, Jon Hilliman has been waived. The Giants worked out C.J. Anderson and Akeem Hunt before signing […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram and tight end Hunter Henry are questionable to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per the team’s official Friday injury report. Ingram has a hamstring injury that took him out of Week 5’s loss to the Denver Broncos. He had a limited practice on Friday, similar to […]

The Dallas Cowboys are heavy favorites over the New York Jets on Sunday. However, they may have to try for a win without three of their key offensive contributors. Left tackle Tyron Smith, right tackle La’el Collins and wide receiver Randall Cobb were all flagged as questionable for Sunday’s tilt on the official injury report. […]

Undrafted rookie quarterback Devlin Hodges will make his first NFL start on Sunday. Amid Mason Rudolph’s concussion, the Pittsburgh Steelers are starting the Samford product against the Los Angeles Chargers on “Sunday Night Football,” as Rudolph is officially ruled out. With Hodges starting, the Steelers are elevating Paxton Lynch from the practice squad to be […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Brown didn’t hold back criticism of his former Washington Redskins teammate, Kirk Cousins, heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. “Cousins, I think every defense is going to want that guy to throw the ball,” Brown said, via Tim McManus of ESPN. “For me, that’s probably the weakest part of […]