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The Chicago Bears finally have some hope for the future. Chicago may have gone 5-12 during the 2024 regular season, but they saw some promising progression from rookie QB Caleb Williams. There is even more reason for optimism after the Bears made former Lions OC Ben Johnson their next head coach. Adam Hoge of CHGO […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have hit a bit of a slump. Vegas is in a great position, situated at the top of the Pacific Division standings in the Western Conference. However, the Golden Knights have lost four straight games after dropping a 5-4 loss against the Blues on Monday. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy […]

The Indiana Fever have a bright future heading into the 2025 offseason. Indiana made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since 2016, thanks in large part to the transformative addition of Caitlin Clark. Now the Fever have a new head coach in Stephanie White and are ready to reload the roster in free […]

Notre Dame football suffered a brutal loss on Monday night. The Fighting Irish fell 34-23 against the Buckeyes after collapsing during the second quarter and allowing 21 unanswered points. Fans are upset with the team after Monday’s game, and not just because the team lost. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman explained a controversial field goal […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. That may sound odd after Detroit got crushed by Washington on Saturday and was eliminated from the playoffs, but it’s true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are now one game away from the Super Bowl. Philadelphia got a huge win against Los Angeles on Sunday, narrowly defeating the Rams 28-22 in the Divisional Round. The Eagles won the game, which featured plenty of snow and wind, thanks in large part to a great game by Saquon Barkley. Barkley […]

The New Orleans Saints did not have a great 2024 season. New Orleans started the year hot with two huge wins, but then crumbled and finished the regular season 5-12. The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen and are now on the hunt for their next leader. It seems they already have their eye on […]

The Detroit Lions had their best season in franchise history in 2024. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise firsts. Sadly, the Lions got bounced during the Divisional Round by a dangerous Commanders squad 45-31. Now the Lions will shift their sights […]

The Washington Commanders have completely transformed into a new team during their first season with a new ownership group. Washington finished the regular season 12-5 and clinched a playoff berth. The Commanders have now won two playoff games in a row after beating the Lions 45-31 on Saturday night. Commanders co-owner Josh Harris made a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles look like one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams heading into the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Philadelphia finished the regular season 14-3 and won the NFC East division title. They followed that up by beating the Packers 22-10 during the Wild Card round. Now they’re just one win away from the […]

The Detroit Lions looked like a completely different team on Saturday night. Detroit was one of the most dominant teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. The Lions had a 15-2 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which were franchise firsts. Unfortunately, the Lions had a complete meltdown […]

The Detroit Lions picked a bad time to have a bad game. Detroit looked like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise firsts. Unfortunately the Lions laid an […]

The Kansas City Chiefs feel unstoppable with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. Kansas City got a huge win on Saturday, beating Houston 23-14 in a nailbiter of a game. The Chiefs will now advance to the AFC Championship for the seventh consecutive season. The Chiefs got one huge touchdown during the fourth quarter that helped seal […]

The Washington Commanders had nothing to lose when they walked into Ford Field on Saturday night. Washington played loose and got a huge win against Detroit, stunning the No. 1 seed in the NFC in a 45-31 victory. The Commanders will now play in the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. Washington’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a solid 2024 season. Pittsburgh finished the regular season 10-7 and earned a spot in the AFC playoffs. Unfortunately, they got bounced by the Ravens in the Wild Card round. Now the Steelers have plenty of questions to answer as they try to improve the roster during the offseason. In some […]

The Detroit Lions are playing their best football in franchise history. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which are franchise firsts. Lions fans are hyped up ahead of this weekend’s Divisional Round matchup against the Commanders. Dan Campbell gave Lions fans even more […]

The Denver Broncos finally started looking like a competitive team under Sean Payton in 2024. Denver finished the regular season with a 10-7 record and earned a trip to the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Unfortunately, they got crushed in the Wild Card round by the Bills. Now Payton is making some tweaks […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a solid 2024 season, even if it did not match up to last season’s success. Tampa Bay finished the regular season 10-7 and won the NFC South once again. Unfortunately, the Buccaneers got bounced in the first round of the playoffs against the Commanders. The Buccaneers are in an interesting […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Minnesota was not expected to be a contending team, especially after rookie QB JJ McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason. The Vikings greatly exceeded expectations, going 14-3 in the regular season and had a shot at clinching […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a consistently good team under head coach Mike Tomlin. Pittsburgh finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record and lost in the Wild Card round against Baltimore. After another early exit from the playoffs, rumors are beginning to swirl about Mike Tomlin’s future with the Steelers. Former NFL safety and […]

The Detroit Lions are playing like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into the playoffs. Detroit is having its best season in franchise history, earning a 15-2 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. One of the most impressive parts of the 2024 Lions is their ability to succeed […]

The NFL is doing everything it can to ensure that the Super Bowl goes off without a hitch. According to ESPN’s Tisha Thompson, the league is working with federal law enforcement to increase security ahead of Super Bowl 59. This comes on the heels of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still alive in the NFC playoffs. Los Angeles got a huge win on Monday against Minnesota, which puts them on track for a Divisional Round matchup with the Eagles on Sunday. The Rams continue to be a strong team in the NFC thanks to their ability to draft gems in […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota was the forgotten team in the NFC North heading into the regular season. Nobody expected big things from the Vikings, especially after JJ McCarthy’s devastating season-ending injury during the preseason. Despite low expectations, Minnesota became one of the best teams […]

The New York Giants were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. New York finished the regular season with a 3-14 record that put them in the cellar of the NFC East division standings. The Giants are already hard at work making some changes as they enter the offseason. […]

The Detroit Lions look like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, the best in franchise history. The Lions have turned into an NFC powerhouse thanks in large part to the transformative impact of head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell was once viewed as […]

Both the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders have been among the top storylines around the NFL during the 2024 season. Detroit is playing like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. The Lions have hopes of making their first ever Super Bowl berth this season. Meanwhile, the Commanders are thriving in year […]

The Detroit Lions feel like a team of destiny. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, their best record in franchise history. The Lions have done everything they can to set themselves up with an easy path towards Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Detroit will be getting a key offensive weapon back ahead of their […]

The Dallas Cowboys were a disaster during the 2024 NFL season. Dallas finished the regular season at 7-10, completely collapsing after three straight 12-win seasons. The Cowboys missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 NFL season. Dallas recently parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy and is now on the hunt for […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Chicago finished the regular season 5-12 and at the bottom of the NFC North division standings. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving and now is on the hunt for a new head coach. Now it seems that […]

The Detroit Lions looked like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into the playoffs. Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, the best in franchise history. The Lions secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC after beating the Vikings in one of the most consequential regular season games in […]

The Cleveland Browns were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Cleveland finished the season with a 4-13 record at the bottom of the AFC North division standings. The Browns are also somewhat stuck in QB purgatory after Deshaun Watson’s recent Achilles re-injury. The Browns have promoted Tommy Rees […]

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Dallas finished the season 7-10 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season. Now the Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Cowboys […]

NFL fans do not have to wait long until the biggest game of the year. The playoffs are already underway, with the Divisional round coming up this weekend. Now that there are only eight teams still alive, it is much easier to get an idea of who has a realistic chance of winning the Super […]

The Minnesota Vikings could not pull off a fairytale ending to their incredible 2024 season. The Vikings suffered a brutal 27-9 loss against the Rams on Monday night. In just over a week, Minnesota went from playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC to getting bounced in the Wild Card round of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Nobody gave Minnesota a shot coming into the regular season, but that didn’t stop them from ripping off 14 wins and making the playoffs with Sam Darnold. Unfortunately, the fairytale season came to an end on Monday with a 27-9 loss […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ fairytale season came to an end in dramatic fashion. Minnesota lost 27-9 against Los Angeles on Monday Night Football in a game that felt decided by halftime. This led to Vikings reporters asking some tough questions after the game, especially considering the team was 14-3 entering the playoffs. One reporter asked Sam […]

The Los Angeles Rams are one step closer to a trip to New Orleans in February. LA got a huge win on Monday, crushing Minnesota 27-9 in a game that felt over at halftime. The Rams played like a focused team that was motivated to get a win no matter the cost. They played so […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record and clinched a playoff berth for the first time since the 2020 season. The Commanders got a huge win on Sunday, defeating the Buccaneers 23-20 on an epic last-second […]