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The Dallas Cowboys had a disappointing 2024 season. Dallas finished the regular season 7-10 and missed the playoffs, largely due to several injuries including a season-ender for QB Dak Prescott. Now the Cowboys have a brand new head coach who will look to turn things around in 2025. The Cowboys announced on Friday that they […]

The New York Jets had a terrible 2024 campaign. New York went all in trying to win with QB Aaron Rodgers, making a number of desperate moves to become relevant. The Jets fired Robert Saleh despite being in the AFC East division race. They also traded for WR Davante Adams from the Raiders. Ultimately, all […]

The Buffalo Bills are having an incredible 2024 season. Buffalo won the AFC East division title and is now one game away from a Super Bowl berth.  Unfortunately, the Bills got some rough injury news on Thursday that does not bode well for this weekend’s huge game. Bills safety Taylor Rapp did not practice for […]

The Dallas Cowboys did not have a great 2024 campaign. Dallas finished the regular season 7-10 amid a season that featured plenty of adversity. The Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, leaving the organization searching for its next leader. Dallas invested a lot of time interviewing an internal candidate this week. The Cowboys […]

The Chicago Bears are excited about the future of the organization. Despite a 5-12 record in 2024, the Bears have plenty to be excited about heading into the offseason. It all starts with former Lions OC Ben Johnson becoming the next head coach of the Bears. Bears WR DJ Moore dropped a hilarious quote when […]

The NFL announced the top five finalists for the NFL MVP award for the 2024 season on Thursday. This award recognizes not only the best athletes of the 2024 season, but also those who added the most value to their individual teams. Those finals are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Lamar […]

The Las Vegas Raiders did not have a great 2024 season. Las Vegas finished the regular season 4-13 and earned themselves a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Raiders fired first-year head coach Antonio Pierce because of the team’s poor performance. As a result, the Raiders are back on the hunt for a […]

The Chicago Bears have to be excited about the future of the organization. Despite finishing the 2024 regular season with a 5-12 record, the Bears have plenty to celebrate heading into the offseason. Chicago saw great signs of development from rookie QB Caleb Williams during a rookie season where everything collapsed around him. Now the […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of reasons for optimism despite a lackluster 2024 season. Chicago saw some good development out of Caleb Williams this season. Williams should continue to grow now that former Lions OC Ben Johnson is the new head coach of the Bears. Bears QB Caleb Williams is excited about having Ben Johnson […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are just one game away from the Super Bowl. Philadelphia is gearing up for the NFC Championship Game on Sunday that will decide who represents the conference in Super Bowl 59. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni just gave a positive injury update on two important players. Quarterback Jalen Hurts will be out […]

The Green Bay Packers had a solid 2024 campaign. Green Bay finished the regular season 11-6 and made the playoffs as as Wild Card team. Unfortunately, they got bounced in the first round the Eagles. Now they prepare for an offseason where plenty of questions need to be answered. Packers WR Christian Watson’s outlook for […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, won the NFC North title for the second year in a row, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. All of those are franchise firsts. Unfortunately, the Lions have a lot of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a solid 2024 campaign. Tampa finished the regular season 10-7 and won the NFC South division title once again. The Buccaneers have enjoyed their recent success largely on the backs of QB Baker Mayfield and offensive coordinator Liam Coen. It appears that marriage will continue into the 2025 season thanks […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a brutal loss against the Buffalo Bills. Baltimore lost their Divisional Round game 27-25, dashing their hopes of a Super Bowl run once again. Nobody took the loss harder than Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Jackson’s reaction to losing against the Bills, captured in locker room videos, is tough to watch. “Two points,” […]

The Los Angeles Chargers exceeded expectations in 2024. LA finished the regular season 11-6 and made the playoffs during their first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh. One Chargers veteran has decided he will play at least one more season in the NFL after mulling retirement. Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack will play during the 2025 […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a solid 2024 NFL season. Baltimore won the AFC North division title after finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record. The Ravens even got a Wild Card win against the Steelers. Unfortunately, Baltimore could not get past a mighty Buffalo team led by MVP candidate Josh Allen. Now the Ravens enter […]

The Chicago Bears have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future. Chicago saw steady improvement from rookie QB Caleb Williams throughout the regular season. He now has former Lions OC Ben Johnson as his new head coach. Bears fans have more to get excited about as many around the NFL begin looking ahead […]

Ohio State football is celebrating its first national championship in 10 years on Tuesday. The Buckeyes beat the Fighting Irish 34-23 on Monday to secure a College Football Playoff National Championship. Now that the 2024 season has come to a close for Ohio State, some players are finally entering the transfer portal. The Buckeyes just […]

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 […]