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The beginning of the Ben Johnson era in Chicago is almost here. Chicago opens the regular season against Minnesota on Monday Night Football. The Bears may finally be ready to unleash their new-look offense against the Vikings in front of a national audience. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hinted at what the team’s offense could look like […]

The Baltimore Ravens ended their 2024 season in disappointing fashion. Baltimore lost to Buffalo 27-25 after veteran Mark Andrews dropped a two-point conversion attempt that could have forced overtime. Now the Ravens have a chance at revenge against the Bills in Week 1. Andrews is doing everything he can to put the past behind him. […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be under a lot of pressure to win during the 2025 NFL season. Indy’s front office seems to be in win-now mode, which could explain why they’re starting Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson. That decision could spell the end of the Richardson era in Indianapolis, one way or another. ESPN insiders […]

The New York Jets enter the 2025 NFL season with a sense of optimism. Aaron Glenn is now leading the team and is ready to change the culture in New York. Unfortunately, the Jets got some terrible injury news just days before the beginning of the regular season. Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a torn […]

The 2025 NFL season is here! Thursday Night Football kicks off tomorrow between the Eagles and Cowboys. That means there’s no time to waste when setting your lineups for fantasy football. Team defense and special teams units (D/ST) are often (understandably) ignored by most fantasy football fans. They always seem to go off the board […]

The Detroit Lions do not want a repeat of the 2024 NFL season. Detroit’s regular season was excellent, but defensive injuries crippled them by the playoffs. Lions fans, and NFL analysts, have been begging for another edge rusher ever since Aidan Hutchinson’s 2024 leg injury. But the issue of defensive depth seems to be becoming […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024. Now they enter the 2025 season with huge expectations of turning things around and making the playoffs. One rookie could be the key for Miami starting the season off with a win. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel joked with reporters […]

The Chicago Sky have not had the 2025 season they hoped for. Chicago is on a four-game losing streak and sitting in the basement with a 9-30 record. It did not help losing Courtney Vandersloot for the season back in June. Now one Sky player wants to make sure the team reloads with new talent […]

The Chicago Bears have received plenty of hype ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Chicago was labeled the league’s most improved team back in March, and it is easy to understand why. They added a great head coach in Ben Johnson and overhauled their offensive line. But Johnson’s new no-nonsense culture could be the biggest […]

The New York Liberty have fallen apart during the second half of the 2025 WNBA season. New York is on a two-game losing streak after their 66-58 defeat against Golden State on Tuesday night. The Liberty are understandably frustrated with how they’ve played with the playoffs just around the corner. New York punched its ticket […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Baltimore is facing “Super Bowl or bust” expectations from fans ahead of the new year. Unfortunately the Ravens should be without one of their offensive weapons for the season opener. Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is not expected to play in Week […]

The Dallas Cowboys made waves before the regular season by trading away superstar Micah Parsons. Dallas was seemingly unwilling to give Parsons a megacontract when other players needed to be re-signed too. One surprising Cowboys player just got a new contract ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Cowboys have agreed to terms on a […]

The 2025 NFL season is just days away. In fact, there will be real NFL football between the Eagles and Cowboys on Thursday night. That means it is now time to get back into the rhythm of setting a weekly fantasy football lineup. Running backs have seen a resurgence over the past few seasons, at […]

The Green Bay Packers are going all in on the 2025 NFL season. Green Bay pulled off a massive trade with Dallas last week, acquiring superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons. Now the Packers are ready to emerge as favorites in the NFC. It will help to get even more improvement from their quarterback. Packers QB […]

Football season is finally back. The 2025 NFL season kicks off in just a few days when the Eagles and Cowboys face off on Thursday Night Football. Now is the perfect time for think pieces about the NFL as fans begin locking in ahead of the new season. That’s exactly what The Athletic’s Zak Keefer […]

It is no coincidence that the Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the NFL’s best teams over recent years. Kansas City is blessed with a superstar quarterback and one of the best coaches in the league. Andy Reid received some high praise in an article released ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Athletic’s […]

The Washington Commanders have a tough act to follow in 2025. Washington was the best story in the NFL during the 2024 season. Jayden Daniels won Offensive Rookie of the Year and the Commanders almost made the Super Bowl. Now the Commanders are looking to add some last-minute firepower on offense days before the regular […]

The Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL by trading for Micah Parsons last week. Many analysts viewed the Packers as one piece away from being contenders. Now there is plenty of hype about Green Bay ahead of the 2025 NFL season. But one executive does not sound as sold on the trade. The Packers received […]

The North Carolina football program started the Bill Belichick era with a whimper. UNC got blown out 48-14 by TCU in Belichick’s first game as head coach of the program. A blowout loss is the last thing that most Tar Heels fans expected ahead of the 2025 college football season. So what happened? Belichick did […]

The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner. The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kick off the regular season on Thursday night, and then football will officially be back. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will face off in the national game of the week during the late window on Sunday. This game […]

The Tennessee Titans are hopeful that they’ll take a big leap forward in 2025. Tennessee made plenty of upgrades this offseason, headlined by drafting Cam Ward as their new franchise quarterback. Now Titans head coach Brian Callahan is getting the troops ready ahead of an important Week 1 matchup. Callahan made a bold challenge to […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to take a big step forward in 2025. Carolina finished the 2024 season strong and made some big investments during the offseason. Thankfully they made some investments in offensive line depth ahead of the new season. Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, which has his status for Carolina’s […]

The Miami Dolphins need to get off to a hot start in 2025. Miami disappointing fans during the 2024 season and will want to change the narrative this September. Fortunately, they should have one of their best offensive weapons back for the season opener. Dolphins running back De’Von Achane is returning to practice on Monday, […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in an awkward spot heading into the new season. Dallas recently traded away superstar Micah Parsons, which has most fans and analysts down on the Cowboys. But one projection has the Cowboys playing well this fall. ESPN’s Seth Walder released an article on Monday packed with predictions ahead of the 2025 […]

The 2025 NFL season is almost here. In fact, the Eagles and Cowboys face off on Thursday Night Football in just a few days. That makes it the perfect time for analysts to plant their flags and make some bold predictions ahead of the new year. ESPN’s Seth Walder released an article on Monday where […]

The Kansas City Chiefs want to get off to a hot start in 2025. Kansas City could not complete their three-peat last season, but they are motivated to get back to the Super Bowl no matter what. If they do, it could mean a huge new contract for one Chiefs defensive player. The Chiefs and […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have made some huge strides forward during the 2025 WNBA season. The addition of Kelsey Plum, and a healthy Cameron Brink, have made the Sparks a dangerous team. Los Angeles is not yet a superpower in the Western Conference, but they are finally showing signs of becoming a competitive team very […]

The New York Liberty have not played well during the second half of the 2025 WNBA season. New York now has a record of 24-16 with just four games to play before the postseason. The Liberty need to get their issues figured out quickly if they want to have success in the playoffs. New York […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new era under head coach Liam Coen. Jacksonville followed that hire with a series of bold offseason moves that has the team looking frisky ahead of the 2025 season. If Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence takes another step forward this fall, the Jaguars could become a problem in the AFC. […]

Alabama football did not start the 2025 season the way they intended. The Crimson Tide were crushed by the Seminoles 31-17 in the season opener. Now there is already talk that Alabama’s head coach could be on the hot seat and it isn’t even Labor Day yet. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum declared that DeBoer is already […]

Tennessee football got its first win of the season in impressive fashion. Tennessee defeated Syracuse 45-26 on Saturday thanks to a blistering 31-14 first half. Starting quarterback Joey Aguilar played so well that Volunteers fans may have already forgotten the name Nico Iamaleava. Aguilar played well in his first game as the team’s starter. He […]

LSU football got its first huge win of the season on Saturday. LSU defeated No. 4 Clemson 17-10 after an impressive comeback in the second half led by QB Garrett Nussmeier. The comeback victory for LSU snapped a five-game losing streak in season openers. Nussmeier did not hold back when explaining what it feels like […]

Clemson football failed its first major test of the 2025 college football season. Clemson lost to No. 9 LSU 17-10 on Saturday night after melting down in the second half. It is a tough way to start the season, especially after some analysts predicted Clemson will be national champions. Tigers fans are looking for answers. […]

The Indiana Fever have dealt with plenty of adversity during the 2025 WNBA season. First, Indiana had a sudden divorce with veteran DeWanna Bonner. The Fever envisioned Bonner as the final piece of their starting lineup during the offseason. But she quickly lost her starting job to Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull. Indiana has also […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh will do whatever it takes to get back to the playoffs in what could be Aaron Rodgers’ final season. One Steelers player recently revealed what caused him to come to Pittsburgh in the first place. Patrick Queen opened up about what […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are ready to go all in during the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal, then surrounded him with talented veterans. The hope seems to be make one final deep playoff run before Rodgers almost certainly retires. But Rodgers is already making an impact on the Steelers […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a bold move on Thursday, trading away superstar Micah Parsons. Both sides were in a contract dispute for months and were getting nowhere fast. Now Parsons is a Packer and the Cowboys have Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to help them regroup. One NFL analyst thinks that’s a terrible deal […]

The Cowboys shocked the NFL on Thursday by trading away Micah Parsons to the Packers. Parsons and the Cowboys had been feuding over his contract situation throughout the offseason. One Cowboys legend revealed some interesting details about his past contract negotiations with Jerry Jones in a recent podcast appearance. Former Cowboy Michael Irvin claimed that […]

The Miami Dolphins will be under a lot of pressure to win games in 2025. Mike McDaniel knows that his job could be on the line if the Dolphins have another middling season. Thankfully, the Dolphins should have one of their best players available for the season opener. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill participated in […]