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The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024. Dallas is 6-8 heading into Week 16 and is firmly on the outside of the NFC playoff picture. The season has felt doomed ever since Dak Prescott went down with a season-ending injury. Thankfully, the Cowboys got some positive […]

The Baltimore Ravens are having an excellent 2024 season. Baltimore is 10-5 after getting a huge win against Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Ravens clinched a playoff berth with the win, making it to the postseason 12 out of the last 17 years. Baltimore dominated the game due to the impressive play of two of their […]

The Houston Texans are having a solid 2024 NFL season. Houston is 9-5 heading into Week 16 and has the AFC South division locked down. The Texans have already clinched a spot in the AFC playoffs, which is the most important objective of the regular season for every NFL team. So why does this season […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the worst teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Las Vegas is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and currently controls the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. One reason for the Raiders’ struggles this season has been their poor talent at the quarterback position. […]

The Green Bay Packers are having an excellent 2024 season. Green Bay is 10-4 heading into Week 16 and is incredibly close to clinching a playoff spot in the NFC. The Packers have thrived in 2024 thanks to some great coaching and the consistent play of quarterback Jordan Love. His coach recognized how good he […]

The New York Giants are one of the biggest disasters of the 2024 season. New York is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and is one of the worst teams in the league. One reason for the team’s struggles this season has been the revolving door at quarterback. The Giants just got an injury update on […]

The New York Jets have been a disaster throughout the 2024 season. New York is 4-10 heading into Week 16 in a year where they were supposed to be an AFC contender. The Jets have made a number of impulsive moves this season, including trading for Davante Adams and firing head coach Robert Saleh. Nothing […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have thrived under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Los Angeles is 9-6 after getting a huge win against Denver on Thursday Night Football. This win gives the Chargers a leg up over the Broncos in the AFC playoff picture, nearly ensuring a wild card berth for LA. Chargers head coach Jim […]

USC football will make NCAA history with a unique NIL package for one signee. Future Trojan Matai Tagoa’i has become one of the first college athletes to accept Bitcoin as part of his NIL earnings. This is an incredibly interesting NIL package to offer a college recruit. Tagoa’i partnered with Strike, a Bitcoin app, to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024. San Francisco is 6-8 heading into Week 16, which is an incredible fall from grace for the team. The 49ers had designs of going back to the Super Bowl this season, but now they have practically no chance […]

The Baltimore Ravens look like one of the best teams in the AFC this season. Baltimore is 9-5 heading into Week 16 and is in a tight race with Pittsburgh for the AFC North division title. Both teams are likely to make the playoffs in the AFC, but whichever team comes out of the regular […]

The New York Jets are one of the most miserable teams in the NFL. New York is 4-10 heading into Week 16 during a season where the team went all in under QB Aaron Rodgers. The Jets have already been eliminated from playoff contention and are counting down the days to what should be an […]

The San Francisco 49ers have failed to live up to expectations throughout the 2024 season. San Francisco is 6-8 heading into Week 16 and sits at the bottom of the NFC West division standings. The 49ers have practically no chance of making the playoffs in the NFC, which would be a first since the 2020 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh is 10-4 heading into Week 16 and currently sits at the top of the AFC North division. The Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot and are fighting to win the division over the Ravens. Unfortunately, the Steelers could […]

The New York Jets have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. New York only has four wins headed into Week 16 and they have already fired Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. Jets fans are already feeling low, but they’ll feel much worse after reading the latest article about […]

Michigan football finally landed their guy. Wednesday was quite a confusing day for Wolverines fans following the saga of Alabama transfer Damon Payne. Despite all of the ups and downs, the Wolverines added another top defensive talent via the transfer portal. Payne initially signed with Michigan on Wednesday morning, but those papers were removed later […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a tight race over the final three weeks of the regular season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and is just one game behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South division race. Winning the division is the only way that the Falcons can make the playoffs in a stacked […]

The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for one of their most important games of the season. Baltimore is 9-5 heading into Week 16 and the team is only one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North division race. If the Ravens can beat the Steelers on Sunday, it could help secure a division title. The […]

The Detroit Lions desperately need a win in Week 16. Detroit is 12-2 heading into Week 16 and currently holds a slim lead over Philadelphia and Minnesota in the NFC playoff standings. If the Lions want to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, they will need to keep winning games over the […]

The Atlanta Falcons need to start stacking some wins to close the 2024 season. Atlanta is 7-7 heading into Week 16 and have fallen behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South division race. The Falcons need to win out, plus hope for a little help from the Buccaneers, if they want to win the division […]

The New York Giants have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. New York is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and is in contention for the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. To make matters worse, the Giants have burned through multiple starting quarterbacks this season. They’ll be […]

Iowa women’s basketball is having a solid 2024 season in their first year without superstar Caitlin Clark. Clark brought a ton of attention to Iowa’s women’s basketball program during his final season as a Hawkeye. Now Clark is a star in the WNBA and one of the most popular women in the world of sports. […]

The Buffalo Bills are having a 2024 season to remember. Buffalo is 11-3 heading into Week 16 after delivering a huge win against Detroit on Sunday. The Bills are under a microscope after giving up 40+ points in two straight games. However, one former Bills player has complete faith in the team because of Josh […]

The Cleveland Browns have had a disappointing 2024 season. Cleveland is 3-11 heading into Week 16 and currently looks like a directionless franchise. Their situation went from bad to worse after getting a tough injury update about running back Nick Chubb. The Browns have placed their veteran running back on injured reserve, per NFL insider […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 season. Washington is 9-5 heading into Week 16 and is primed to make the playoffs in the NFC as a wild card team. One recent piece of legislation could make it easier for the Commanders to finally return to our nation’s […]

The NFL may not have seen the last of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback who has played for several NFL teams, retired from the NFL after the 2023 season. He left the league to become the head coach at Miami (Florida) Northwestern and immediately led them to a state title. Now Bridgewater is […]

The Buffalo Bills look like an unstoppable force right now. Buffalo is 11-3 heading into Week 16 after demolishing Detroit 48-42 on Sunday. The Bills are poised to make a deep playoff run thanks to the strong QB play of Josh Allen. One NFC defender dropped a spicy take surrounding Allen on Tuesday. Cowboys linebacker […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are playing like one of the best teams in the NFL, what else is new. Kansas City is 13-1 heading into Week 16 after beating Cleveland 21-7 on Sunday. The Chiefs just got a huge injury update on their franchise quarterback heading into the final three weeks of the regular season. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are having an excellent 2024 season. Philadelphia is 12-2 heading into Week 16 and they are within striking distance of the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. One former NFL head coach believes that the Eagles have the best shot to make the Super Bowl in the NFC. Bill Belichick dropped […]

The Minnesota Vikings are having an incredible 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 12-2 heading into Week 16 after getting a huge win against Chicago on Monday Night Football. Now the Vikings are right up there with with the top teams in the NFC with 12 wins. Minnesota won on Monday thanks in large part to a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the NFL this season. Minnesota is 12-2 after getting a huge division win over Chicago on Monday Night Football. Now the Vikings are tied with the Lions and Eagles atop the NFC playoff standings. During the offseason, seemingly nobody pegged the Vikings as […]

The Baltimore Ravens are having a great 2024 season. Baltimore is 9-5 heading into Week 16 and is in the thick of the AFC playoff race. The Ravens are one game back from the Steelers in a tight AFC North division race, with the loser likely becoming a wild card team. Just about the only disappointing […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a shot at making the postseason in 2024. Atlanta got a huge win on Monday Night Football against Las Vegas, narrowly escaping with a 15-9 victory. This game keeps them alive in the NFC South division race. However, Falcons fans have a right to be worried about what they saw from […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Las Vegas is 2-11 heading into Week 15 and is riding a nine-game losing streak. The Raiders have been plagued by plenty of problems this season, and their record reflects it perfectly. Las Vegas has a first-year head […]

The Chicago Bears have not had the 2024 campaign that they originally hoped for. Chicago is 4-9 heading into a huge Monday Night Football matchup against the Vikings. The Bears could really use a win to put an end to their long streak of losing games. Even if they don’t, the Bears do have some […]

There was plenty of chatter in NFL circles last week about Bills vs. Lions potentially being a Super Bowl preview. Both teams did not disappoint in putting on a very entertaining show. The Bills beat the Lions 48-42 in a game where neither Josh Allen nor Jared Goff could seemingly be stopped. However, one NFL […]

The Green Bay Packers are having an excellent 2024 season. Green Bay is 10-4 after getting a huge win against Seattle on Sunday Night Football. The Packers are very much alive in the NFC playoff picture and only a few games back in the NFC North division race. One player who had a great game […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have turned into a competitive team under Jim Harbaugh in 2024. LA is 8-6 after getting smacked around by Tampa Bay in Week 15. To add insult to injury, the Chargers ended one of their more impressive offensive streaks in Sunday’s loss. Chargers QB Justin Herbert was riding an impressive streak […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh is 10-4 after a tough loss against Philadelphia on Sunday. To add insult to injury, the game featured a sequence that was incorrectly called against the Steelers. One controversial sequence was not called correctly by officials. The Eagles […]