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The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFC this season. Philadelphia is 13-3 heading into Week 18 and has already clinched the NFC East division title. A good 2024 season got even better for one Eagles player who had a major life event occur on New Year’s Eve. Eagles […]

The New England Patriots have not had a great first season under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. New England is 3-13 heading into Week 18 and is currently in position for the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Some Patriots fans might be tempted to make a change at head coach already after […]

Boise State football suffered a brutal loss on New Years Eve. The Broncos fell 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl against the Nittany Lions in the College Football Playoff. One reason why Boise State could not keep up with Penn State is that superstar running back Ashton Jeanty was shut down during the first half. Jeanty […]

Boise State football is certainly going to miss Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos suffered a tough loss on New Years Eve, falling 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl against the Nittany Lions. Boise State made it into the College Football Playoff on the back of an incredible season from Jeanty. Unfortunately, he came just short of making […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still alive in the AFC playoff picture headed into Week 18. Cincinnati is 8-8 heading into Week 18 and is one of three teams duking it out for the final Wild Card spot in the AFC playoffs. The Bengals did not prepare themselves well for the playoffs earlier this season, which […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been one of the most resilient teams in the NFL in 2024. LA got off to a rough start this season, losing in Week 1 and suffering an injury to Puka Nacua. Despite that and other challenges, the Rams are now 10-6 heading into Week 18 and have clinched the […]

The Detroit Lions are looking like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into the playoffs. Detroit is 14-2 for the first time in franchise history after getting a 40-34 win against the 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Lions have one of the NFL’s best offenses thanks to a host of players […]

Georgia football will have to find a new starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Carson Beck announced on Saturday that he is entering the 2025 NFL Draft. However, one NFL Draft analyst believes that this is not the right move for Beck. Todd McShay is not a fan of Beck’s decision to declare for the […]

The Detroit Lions are having their best season in franchise history in 2024. Detroit is 14-2 for the first time ever and is heading into Week 18 with a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions beat the 49ers 40-34 on Monday night in a revenge game going back […]

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner. There is only one week of the regular season remaining before the postseason begins. That makes it the perfect time to start making predictions about which teams can make the Super Bowl. Rich Eisen dropped a bold take on Monday about which NFC team he believes could […]

The Green Bay Packers must feel unlucky to be playing in the NFC North this season. Green Bay is 11-5 heading into Week 18 but still find themselves in third place in the NFC North division standings. They have had no hope of a division title in weeks as the Vikings and Lions duke it […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Dallas is 7-9 heading into Week 18 and has significantly underperformed compared to their preseason expectations. It certainly didn’t help when QB Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending injury. The Cowboys have a number of issues right now, including their […]

There’s never a good time to suffer an injury during the NFL season. That said, Week 17 might be one of the worst possible moments. The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, which makes this a terrible time to get injured. In general, the second half of the regular season is a rough time […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 14-2 heading into a huge Week 18 matchup against Detroit that will decide the division and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Vikings could not have had such a successful regular season without the heroic play […]

The Miami Dolphins are still alive in the AFC playoff picture. Miami got a huge 20-3 win against Cleveland on Sunday that gave Dolphins fans hope of making the playoffs. This would be a huge accomplishment for a Dolphins team that has dealt with a ton of adversity this season, including an injury to QB […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Washington is 11-5 and headed to the playoffs after getting a huge overtime win against Atlanta on Sunday. The Commanders are headed back to the postseason for the first time since the 2020 season. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels had a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are still alive in the NFC South playoff hunt. Atlanta suffered a brutal overtime loss against Washington on Sunday night which makes their chances of winning the division much lower. However, there is still a path for the Falcons to win the division and make the postseason next week. Falcons fans also […]

The Denver Broncos are finally looking like a good team under the leadership of Sean Payton. Denver suffered a tough loss against the Bengals on Saturday, which puts their hopes of making the playoffs in the AFC in question. One Broncos player is doing his best to most past that loss and do right by […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and is in a tight race with Detroit for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Vikings simply have to win in Week 17 and they face a familiar foe […]

The Los Angeles Chargers look like a completely new team under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh. LA is 10-6 after getting a huge win against New England on Saturday, which earned them a place in the postseason. The Chargers won this game thanks in large part to a great game from rookie Ladd McConkey. He […]

The weeks leading up to the playoffs typically feature some of the most exciting regular season NFL games. There are four total playoff spots still up for grabs heading into the main slate of Week 17 games on Sunday. Those include two division titles in the NFC as well as one wild card spot in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Los Angeles is 10-6 after getting a huge win against the Patriots on Saturday. The Chargers have completely changed thanks to new head coach Jim Harbaugh, with the team immediately becoming more competitive. One reason for their recent […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the 2024 regular season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and has a legitimate chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture on Sunday. The Lions will do whatever it takes to make their first Super […]

The Detroit Lions are in prime position to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs this season. Detroit is 13-2 heading into Week 17 and hold a narrow lead over the Vikings and Eagles in the NFC playoff standings. This is already the best season in Lions franchise history. Detroit has never won more […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Las Vegas is 3-12 heading into Week 17 and is one of the worst teams in the NFL. This is largely due to their inability to find a quality quarterback for the 2024 season. Thankfully, they’ve got a […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still in pole position for the NFC West division title. LA is 9-6 heading into Week 17 and can stay ahead in the NFC West division standings by winning their matchup against the Cardinals. The Rams also have an outside chance of clinching the playoffs this weekend if everything falls […]

The Seattle Seahawks got a huge win on Thursday night that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Seattle beat Chicago 6-3 in an ugly game that featured plenty of rain and very little offensive production. Many Seahawks players could not explain why the team did not put up more points against a directionless Bears squad. Seahawks […]

Against all odds, the Cincinnati Bengals are still alive in the AFC playoff picture. Cincinnati has been one of the more disappointing teams of the 2024 season when compared to their preseason expectations. The Bengals were expected to remain a powerhouse in the AFC led by a healthy Joe Burrow. Unfortunately, the season got off […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are stumbling heading into the playoffs. Pittsburgh is 10-6 heading into Week 17 and is on a three-game losing streak. Despite their recent struggles, it seems that Pittsburgh has not lost faith in QB Russell Wilson. The Steelers apparently would prefer to keep Russell Wilson as their starter for the 2025 season, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs just can’t stop winning. Kansas City got another big win on Christmas Day, defeating Pittsburgh 29-10 and advancing to 15-1 on the season. The Chiefs are riding a six-game winning streak, including three wins over the past few weeks. The NFL schedule makers made a point to put the Chiefs in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Christmas Day that they’ve lost one of their most legendary players in Eagles franchise history. Bill Bergey passed away on Wednesday from cancer according to a social media post from his son. Bergey was 79 years old. Bergey said in 2021 that he had a rare form of jaw cancer. […]

The Chicago Bears have not given their fans much to cheer about during the holiday season. The Bears are 4-11 heading into Week 17 and are riding a nine-game losing streak. Chicago showed some signs of promise early in the 2024 campaign, getting to four wins rather quickly. But they have since imploded and are […]

The New York Jets have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024. New York is 4-11 heading into Week 17 and has been the single most dysfunctional organization in the league. To make matters worse, New York’s QB now has a mysterious knee injury headed into the final two games […]

The New Orleans Saints have had a disastrous 2024 campaign. New Orleans started the season hot on a two-game winning streak, but now find themselves 5-10 heading into Week 17. Saints fans have little to celebrate this holiday season after their team got blown out on Monday Night Football. Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler blames […]

The Cleveland Browns have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Cleveland is 3-12 heading into Week 17 and is on the brink of a complete rebuild. The Deshaun Watson era in Cleveland has been a complete disaster, with many now already eyeing the next iteration of the Browns. Jason […]

The Green Bay Packers got exactly what they wanted as an early Christmas present. Green Bay destroyed New Orleans 34-0 on Monday Night Football, securing a playoff berth in the process. The Packers played so well that they were able to give some players rest during the second half. Packers fans were worried that Josh […]

The Green Bay Packers are having an excellent 2024 season. Green Bay is 11-4 heading into Week 17 after thrashing New Orleans 34-0 on Monday Night Football. The victory officially gives the Packers a playoff berth, though their place in the postseason has not been in doubt for weeks. Packers QB Jordan Love had a […]

The Carolina Panthers played berserker on Sunday. Carolina got a huge overtime win against Arizona in Week 16, advancing the Panthers to four wins on the season. More importantly, the win eliminated the Cardinals from playoff contention. Arizona had everything to play for, but Carolina managed to get the win either way. Panthers running back […]

The Indianapolis Colts are still alive in the AFC playoff race. Indianapolis got a huge win on Sunday, defeating Tennessee 38-30 in an exciting AFC South matchup. The win keeps the Colts alive in the playoff bubble with a record of 7-8. Colts fans have plenty to celebrate about after this big game. Colts tight […]