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The Green Bay Packers suffered an epic meltdown during the second half of Saturday’s playoff game. Green Bay allowed 25 points in the fourth quarter, allowing Chicago to complete an epic comeback and win 31-27. It is a crushing result for the entire Packers organization, but especially head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur could not hide […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off another fourth-quarter comeback on Saturday. Chicago scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay 31-27 during the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, that win came at the cost of a few significant players who suffered major injuries during the game. Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed […]

The New York Jets had a terrible 2025 season. New York finished the regular season 3-14 and hold the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It should be no surprise that the team’s owner as not happy about how the season turned out. Jets owner Woody Johnson was reported “pissed” about how his […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a new direction after the 2025 season. Atlanta finished the season 8-9 and missed the playoffs yet again. That led to Atlanta firing Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot on Sunday. Now the team appears to be closing on hiring a familiar face for a prominent front office position. The […]

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for their first playoff game since the 2017 season this weekend. Carolina won the NFC South after Atlanta pulled off a thriller against New Orleans in Week 18. The Panthers now have their first division title since the Cam Newton years and are feeling hyped ahead of the playoffs. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a huge win in Week 18 thanks to Tyler Loop’s missed field goal. Now the Steelers are AFC North champions and will host a home playoff game this weekend against the Texans. Pittsburgh has already exceeded expectations by finishing the regular season 10-7 and making the playoffs. But there is still […]

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a huge playoff game on Saturday. Chicago will host Green Bay for the team’s first playoff game since the 2020 season. The Bears released their final injury report on Thursday and it included some great news about one defensive player. Bears defensive back Kyler Gordon is officially listed […]

The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL when the fired head coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday. Baltimore missed the playoffs after losing to Pittsburgh in Week 18 and the team clearly felt it was the right time to make a change. They wasted little time before bringing in a candidate for an interview. The Ravens completed […]

The Miami Dolphins shocked the NFL on Thursday by firing head coach Mike McDaniel. It is a surprising move in part because it happened days after most teams fire their coaches following the regular season. McDaniel was in hot water earlier this season, but turned it around and led the Dolphins to a 7-10 record. […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season at 9-8, barely missing the playoffs. One reason why the Vikings didn’t make the postseason was inconsistent play from QB J.J. McCarthy. It appears that it took some time for McCarthy to win over the team’s veteran leaders to start the season. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that some […]

The 2025 NFL season did not go according to plan for the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas finished the regular season 7-9-1 and missed the playoffs yet again. The pressure will be on the Cowboys to fix what went wrong during the offseason. One controversial offseason move could be the key to Dallas’ future success. Cowboys owner […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made the playoffs once again during the 2025 NFL season. Philadelphia is gearing up to host a home playoff game against San Francisco this weekend. One Eagles player attempted to explain what that could look like to the team’s younger players. Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean dropped a hilarious amusement park comparison when […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a juicy playoff rivalry game. Green Bay will take on Chicago on Saturday in a game that is hugely important for both organizations. One Packers coach openly declared that he is locked in and focused ahead of the big game. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley made it clear […]

The Seattle Seahawks emerged as one of the NFL’s best teams during the 2025 season. Seattle is 14-3 and riding into the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak. It should be no surprise that other NFL teams now want to plunder their coaching staff. Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is already a popular head coaching […]

The New York Giants have one of the top head coaching vacancies this offseason. New York already has a talented quarterback in Jaxson Dart and some great defensive talent. It seems that New York is already focusing in on a handful of experienced head coaches as their top candidates. The Giants had dinner last night […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a solid 2025 season despite facing plenty of adversity. Minnesota finished the regular season at 9-8 and riding a five-game winning streak. Unfortunately, the Vikings could not make the playoffs due in large part to their inconsistent quarterback play. Minnesota still has superstar Justin Jefferson and a ferocious defense to build […]

The Houston Texans have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2025 season. Houston started the season on a three-game losing streak, but finished strong with a nine-game winning streak. Now the Texans are officially in the playoffs and ready to make some noise. Kay Adams made a bold declaration on […]

The Denver Broncos have been one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2025 season. Denver finished the regular season at 14-3, boasting the best record in the NFL and the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Now other NFL teams are looking to raid their coaching staff during this offseason’s hiring […]

The New York Jets once against had a disastrous season in 2025. New York ended the regular season 3-14 and holds the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets have plenty of problems to fix this offseason, but the most important one is the quarterback position. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and […]

Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. That means that the playoffs are just around the corner. Unfortunately, most NFL teams will not make the playoffs and their seasons have already ended. That puts a completely different perspective on the injuries that some players suffered during this past weekend’s games. Suffering […]

The Tennessee Titans did not have a great 2025 season. Tennessee finished the regular season 3-14 and will pick at fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now that the regular season is over, the Titans can begin searching for a new head coach after firing Brian Callahan back in October. Tennessee is set to […]

The Dallas Cowboys cannot be pleased about finishing the 2025 season at 7-9-1. Dallas finished the season with a terrible defensive showing against New York. It was no secret that defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus could be fired after the regular season. Dallas finally made the move official this morning. The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs despite their five-game winning streak. Now the Vikings need to figure out how to fix what went wrong during the 2026 offseason. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis warned the Vikings about improving their quarterback play during the 2026 […]

The 2025 NFL season did not go according to plan for the New York Giants. New York finished the regular season with a 4-13 record in what was supposed to be a critical year for the organization. The Giants are now on the search for a new head coach, as Brian Daboll was let go […]

The Detroit Lions did not play up to their own standard during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 after beating Chicago in Week 18. The Lions missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season, a surprising fall from grace after winning 15 games just a year ago. Lions […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a big move on Sunday, firing head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot. Atlanta finished the 2025 season at 8-9 and missed the playoffs, the same fate they had in 2024. The lackluster season was not something that ownership could allow to happen again. Falcons owner Arthur Blank praised both […]

The 2025 season did not go according to plan for the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland finished the regular season with five wins and had plenty of quarterback drama along the way. The Browns made a hard decision on Monday, firing head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons with the team. That move was particularly hard to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 18 with everything on the line. Pittsburgh rose to the occasion, defeating Baltimore 26-24 thanks to a missed field goal by Tyler Loop as time expired. The Steelers won the AFC North with the victory and guaranteed themselves a home playoff game next weekend. But one Steelers player did not […]

The Tennessee Titans ended their 2025 season with a blowout loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 18. Now the Titans can begin thinking about their future as the 2025 regular season is in the books. The first, and arguably biggest, decision of the offseason for Tennessee is who will be their next head coach. […]

The Chicago Bears did not look like themselves for much of Week 18. Chicago lost 19-16 against Detroit in a game where their Ben Johnson-led offense was absent until the fourth quarter. But as much as the offense struggled, it was Chicago’s defense that really looked like the outmatched unit. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker did […]

The 2025 season for the Tennessee Titans ended with a whimper on Sunday. Tennessee got blown out 41-7 by Jacksonville in a game where Cam Ward left early with an injury. Now Titans fans have their eyes firmly fixed on the future as the 2025 regular season comes to a close. Titans head coach Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business on Sunday Night Football. Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 26-24 in Week 18 thanks to a missed field goal by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop. Now the Steelers are AFC North champions and will advance to the playoffs, all thanks to one play. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin dropped a wild […]

The New York Giants have not given their fans much reason to cheer in 2025. New York is 3-13 headed into Week 18 and has already fired head coach Brian Daboll. But at least Giants fans have one important player they can feel optimistic about for the future. Giants QB Jaxson Dart went full magician […]

The 2025 NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts has featured plenty of ups and downs. Indianapolis is 8-8 heading into Week 18 but they have already been eliminated from playoff contention. But Colts fans still have a few reasons to cheer during their final game of the season. Colts QB Riley Leonard threw his first […]

The 2025 NFL season did not go to plan for the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota is 8-8 heading into Week 18 and has already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Vikings did not get consistent quarterback play from J.J. McCarthy this season, which contributed to this season’s lackluster result. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini speculated on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a tough loss on Saturday. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle, surrendering the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs to their division rival. But one 49ers player got some good news on Saturday, regardless of the outcome of the game. 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings received some silver lining […]

The 2025 season has been disappointing for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore is 8-8 heading into the final week of the regular season. The Ravens absolutely need to beat the Steelers on Sunday or else they will miss the playoffs. If that happens, more changes could be coming to the organization. ESPN’s Adam Schefter declared that […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing loss in Week 18. San Francisco lost 13-3 against Seattle in a game that had the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs on the line. One 49ers player took the blame for a critical error that helped the Seahawks secure the win. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey […]

The Seattle Seahawks got one of their biggest wins of the regular season on Saturday. Seattle defeated San Francisco 13-3 and locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and the NFC West division title, in the process. One Seahawks player made some bold statements after the signature win. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon […]