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The San Francisco 49ers won’t have to endure the losses of three of their offensive weapons much longer. Running back Tevin Coleman, wide receiver Jalen Hurd, and wide receiver Trent Taylor are out for Week 2 but are scheduled to return after the Week 4 bye. Said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Friday, via […]

Adam Gase used peculiar ways to motivate his players while head coach of the Miami Dolphins, including threatening to trade them to the Cleveland Browns — during their stretch of winning one game in two seasons. It’s one thing for fans to “meme” about a team’s losing record. It’s another for an opposing coach to […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard was supposed to blow up in 2019, yet, through two games the inverse has happened. Against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, Howard caught nothing. The game before, against the San Francisco 49ers: four for 32 yards, and a fumble. When asked why things haven’t clicked for the […]

Kenny Stills doesn’t want to talk much about the Houston Texans wide receiver corps. But, if he has to, he believes the unit will strike fear into the eyes of opposing defenses. “I don’t want to say too much about our group. It’s just encouraging for us to get together, come to work together, learn […]

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton is questionable for Sunday’s showdown in Denver with the Broncos. The second-year Bear and former Eagle is dealing with a groin injury that caused him to miss the Week 1 opener against the Green Bay Packers. Leading up to Week 2, he practiced every day, albeit, in limited fashion. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers released their official injury report on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Wide receiver Mike Williams remains questionable for the game, as he’s dealing with a knee injury that kept him out on Wednesday and Thursday. He was limited on Friday. After Friday’s practice, head coach Anthony Lynn stated […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson reeled in two touchdowns Week 1, yet he’ll play second-fiddle to a man on the opposing sideline when he faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Julio Jones. Jones, an elite threat and arguably the game’s No. 1 receiver, reels in a viewership anytime he steps onto the gridiron. On […]

The NFL has named Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew as the Pepsi Rookie of the Week for his efforts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener. After starter Nick Foles went down in the first quarter with a broken collarbone, Minshew stepped up; producing 275 yards, two touchdowns and an interception of 22 […]

The Cleveland Browns’ start to 2019 didn’t exactly go as anticipated. In Cleveland, the Browns lost 43-13 to the Tennessee Titans, who picked off Baker Mayfield three times in the fourth quarter. A video made by the Browns captured a moment in which Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler — who had a pick-six in the game […]

The Kansas City Chiefs incurred an injury to their offensive line on Friday. After practice, head coach Andy Reid notified the media that left tackle Eric Fisher suffered a groin injury during the practice, via B.J. Kissel. He is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. “Fish hurt his groin here just a little […]

When Luke Kuechly is on the other side of the field, one’s play call must avoid the Carolina Panthers. When one’s back is against the wall with Kuechly staring down, praying is the best option; Kuechly finds ball, then tackles ball. Backed up on their own goal line following a delay of game, the Tampa […]

The Miami Dolphins are permitting defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. “The Dolphins have granted permission to DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to multiple sources who say Miami’s asking price is too high. Dolphins have no comment.” According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, Miami is not […]

The Tennesee Titans will retire Eddie George’s No. 9 and the late Steve McNair’s No. 27 during Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced. George’s wife, Tag, will perform the National Anthem before the game while former teammates will act as the team’s honorary 12th man. Two all-time greats for the […]

The Detroit Lions didn’t beat the Arizona Cardinals Week 1, as their game resulted in a 27-27 tie. However, cornerback Darius Slay won the day, as his statistics prove that he was the best cornerback of the week. According to Logan Lamorandier of Lion Lockdown, the Lions corner was targeted four times, resulting in one […]

Before halftime of the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ “Thursday Night Football” matchup, quarterback Jameis Winston hit wide receiver Chris Godwin for a 20-yard touchdown to give his Bucs the lead. Win-win connection 🎯 Winston to Godwin for the #GoBucs touchdown! @CGtwelve_ @Jaboowins #TBvsCAR 📺: @nflnetwork📱: NFL app // Yahoo SportsWATCH: https://t.co/32PKxts362 pic.twitter.com/H6o5OMntpY — […]

Entering year four in the NFL, quarterback Jared Goff is a team captain and leader for the Los Angeles Rams. Teammates on the other side of the ball are witnessing that, including fellow team captain and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Said Donald of Goff, via ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry: “[He’s] controlling our […]

Oakland Raiders right Trent Brown has enjoyed his NFL career as of late. A trade to the New England Patriots earned him a Super Bowl ring as a starter. Then, due to his outstanding play as Tom Brady’s blindside protector, he got himself a four-year $66 million contract to protect Derek Carr. But he wants […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has been ruled out for Thursday night’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers with a knee injury, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. The No. 5 overall pick, hailing from LSU, in the 2019 NFL Draft sustained the injury in the game, leaving it with two assisted tackles to […]

If Patrick Mahomes throws for 300+ yards against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, he’ll match Kurt Warner’s most 300 yard games by a quarterback in their first 20 games (12), according to NFL Research. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback can do it in 18 if he does so; in turn, breaking another record. Mahomes is […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is good at not getting sacked. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is good at getting sacks. When Donald doesn’t get to Brees or comes up just short in Sunday’s matchup between last year’s NFC finalists, he knows what the reaction of the Saints quarterback will be. “He […]

The United States has team sports competing globally in soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, rugby, but not football. In an Instagram Live video, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown suggested that should change, as he said, via MySportsUpdate: “I was thinking about it, all the basketball players in the world, all the soccer players in […]

Watch out Cincinnati Bengals, No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa is slated to play for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2, despite not practicing all week due to ankle soreness. Said 49ers general manager John Lynch on 95.7 The Game, via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle: “He’ll work kind of limited throughout the […]

The Seattle Seahawks returned to their old ways of shaky pass protection last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The offensive line struggled to keep quarterback Russell Wilson upright, as the Bengals got to him four times. In turn, the offense dug themselves into holes they couldn’t dig their way out of. Never one to mince […]

After breaking his left clavicle Week 1 and undergoing surgery, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is “loosely” targeting Week 11 for his return, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The injury has around a two to three month healing period, depending on multiple factors. Foles sustained the injury against the Kansas City Chiefs while throwing […]

The Houston Texans gave Nick Martin a three-year $33 million extension on Tuesday. The man he’s paid to protect, quarterback Deshaun Watson, believes the 26-year-old is deserving of the extension. Said Watson, via Mark Lane of Texans Wire: “For sure, he deserves it. Everything he’s put in for this organization, for himself, on and off […]

The Buffalo Bills are sticking with Frank Gore as their starting running back, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. The pecking order in the Bills’ backfield remains Gore, Devin Singletary, and T.J. Yeldon. In Week 1, Gore took 11 carries for the Bills and turned them into 20 yards (1.8 yards per attempt). On the other […]

The New York Jets claimed former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Jordan Willis off of waivers, the team announced on Wednesday. Subsequently, the Jets placed wide receiver Quincy Enunwa on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury. We've claimed DL Jordan Willis and placed WR Quincy Enunwa on IR. 📰 https://t.co/FVgpH4zKnF pic.twitter.com/6lEELhJcR7 — New York Jets […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has made a living off of his speed. Since 2008, Jackson has scorched opposing defenses no matter his team or quarterback. In 2019, he’s doing the same. On opening weekend, Jackson recorded the third-fastest time for an NFL player. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Jackson reached 21.4 MPH […]

Green Bay Packers fans, read carefully: Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want you doing the wave on Sunday when facing the Minnesota Vikings. It’s his one request. You know, that celebration that the entire stadium ends up doing where everybody puts the hands in the air then down as they pass off to the next to make […]

Former New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon is popping back into the news cycle as of late. Due to the recent signing of Antonio Brown, many are looking back at the Patriots’ former “reclamation project,” which, to many, started with Dillon. After famously stating that he “would rather flip burgers than play for the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have waived quarterback Jeff Driskel with an injury settlement, the team announced. In the preseason, he suffered a hamstring injury and was placed on injured reserve. The Bengals added Driskel to the roster in 2016 after the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the sixth round out of Louisiana Tech and waived […]

Days after the New England Patriots signed wide receiver Antonio Brown a rape allegation statement came out pertaining to Brown. Brown’s newest teammate, Tom Brady, doesn’t have anything to share on the news. When asked on Wednesday if Brady has anything to say regarding the reports, he responded with a “no,” according to NESN’s Doug […]

Rookie strong safety Johnathan Abram finished his Oakland Raiders debut with five tackles and a pass defended. Those will be his only stats from his first season in the NFL, as he tore his rotator cuff and labrum in the game against the Denver Broncos. According to NFL Network’s MJ Acosta, Abram will have surgery […]

The Carolina Panthers are preparing for Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without the help of pass rusher Bruce Irvin, who has been deemed out for the game, according to the team’s latest injury report. Tight end Greg Olsen is questionable. Irvin has missed the entire week with a lingering hamstring issue. Olsen, […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been hit with a lawsuit alleging rape. After Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, insisted that the allegations are civil, rather than criminal, a Pittsburgh prosecutor will “look into” the claims, according to Andy Sheehan of KDKA-TV. Allegheny County prosecutor Stephen Zappala will be the one investigating the claims. […]

The Detroit Lions may as well propose to the run because they sure are committed to it. On Sunday, against the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit led the league in rush attempts against a stacked box, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. The Lions had not one, but two, running backs to pace the NFL in Week […]

Larry Fitzgerald could retire tomorrow and go to Canton, Ohio the next and receive a gold jacket. However, before Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, the Arizona Cardinals wide receiver hadn’t caught a 40-yard pass in the regular season since 2015, according to Kent Somers of AZCentral Sports. It should be noted that Fitzgerald caught […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins had his fair share of pressures on Sunday, against the Atlanta Falcons. Though he attempted ten passes, the Vikings offensive line allowed five pressures to the Falcons, according to Peter Bukowski of SB Nation.  Though ten attempts is a small sample size, allowed 50% of passes to be pressured isn’t […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of raping his former trainer in the Southern District of Florida, according to the New York Times’ Ben Shpigel.  Britney Taylor is the woman accusing Brown, according to the lawsuit, which alleges three separate instances of sexual assault spanning from June of 2017 to May of […]