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It is no secret in NFL circles that sports broadcaster Al Michaels was initially critical of Thursday Night Football. Michaels appeared relatable to NFL fans during Amazon’s first season with the exclusive right to Thursday Night Football after panning multiple poor performances on the call. However, it seems that Michaels has softened on the product […]

The Detroit Lions needed extra minutes, but they were able to secure a win in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The Rams gave the Lions all they could handle in a game that felt like it could slip away from Detroit at multiple times. However, the Lions were able to force overtime and […]

Oregon football is an uneasy 2-0 to start the 2024 season. The Ducks started the season as the preseason No. 3 team in the AP Top 25 poll. They have steadily slid down the rankings and landed at No. 9 after a nailbiter against Boise State. Oregon will need to stay healthy if they want […]

The Arizona Cardinals did not get the win in Week 1, but Cardinals fans were left with plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about their team. Arizona took Buffalo down to the wire and almost completed an amazing Week 1 comeback. Jonathan Gannon should feel pleased with how well his squad played in Week 1, […]

Bill Belichick has been a busy man ever since exiting as the New England Patriots head coach this offseason. Belichick has been participating in a number of media opportunities, including Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady and a 2024 NFL Draft livestream with Pat McAfee. Now Belichick is part of ESPN’s ManningCast alternative Monday Night Football […]

Browns QB Deshaun Watson is now facing a new lawsuit after an alleged incident from a date in 2020. Watson was sued in Houston on Monday for sexual assault and battery as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress, per ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio. This new allegation is bad news for both Watson and the Cleveland […]

The Kansas City Chiefs oddly have room for improvement on offense. Kansas City delivered an impressive win in Week 1, showcasing the blazing speed of rookie WR Xavier Worthy. However, there is still room for the team to grow on offense as the season progresses. One factor that could help is getting back Marquise “Hollywood” […]

The New York Jets did not have a strong start to the 2024 NFL season. New York could not keep pace with San Francisco, falling 32-19 despite leading at the end of the first quarter. The Jets struggled to find a rhythm on offense, and more surprisingly could not hold up as a defensive unit. […]

The New York Jets had a disappointing start to the 2024 NFL season. QB Aaron Rodgers did play the whole game, but it was not enough to secure a victory over the 49ers. The Jets lost 32-19 against a stout 49ers defense and struggled to get stops on the defensive side of the ball. Rodgers […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a rough start to the 2024 season. Cincinnati put up a dud of a game in Week 1, losing to the New England Patriots and rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. The Bengals fell to the Patriots 16-10 in a sloppy Week 1 affair. Cincinnati struggled to find any rhythm on offense […]

The Chicago Bears managed to get a win in Caleb Williams’ first game as the team’s QB. However, it was not a pretty performance from Williams. The first overall pick from the 2024 NFL Draft looked like a rookie, but his supporting cast played well enough to secure the win. Williams’ head coach stood up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a tough start to the 2024 NFL season. Las Vegas took on on a division rival in the Los Angeles Chargers and could not secure the win, losing 22-10. Now the Raiders are looking to add another defensive lineman to shore up their depth after suffering multiple injuries on the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a rough start to Week 1 of the 2024 season. Cincinnati looked sluggish and sloppy in a 16-10 upset loss to the Patriots and rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. One ESPN analyst spent some time breaking down QB Joe Burrow’s struggles on a recent podcast. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit always keeps a […]

The New York Jets could not get the win in Aaron Rodgers’ first full game as the team’s QB. New York fell to San Francisco 32-19 despite having the lead entering the second quarter. The Jets experienced a brief injury scare with cornerback Sauce Gardner during the first half. New York caused some confusion around […]

The Carolina Panthers have had a tough beginning to the 2024 NFL season. Bryce Young struggled in the season opener and Carolina’s defense surrendered 47 points to the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers also learned on Monday that one of their top defensive stars, Derrick Brown, could miss the rest of the 2024 season. Reinforcements […]

The New York Jets finally got to see a full game of Aaron Rodgers at QB. Rodgers had an adequate performance in his first full game as a Jet. However, it was not enough to overcome the 49ers as the Jets fell 32-19 despite leading at the end of the first quarter. One Jets player […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping to show signs of improvement in 2024. Carolina was the worst team in the NFL last year, but is hoping for an increased level of play after adding a ton of talent this offseason. Unfortunately, one of the team’s best defensive players may be out for the rest of the […]

The Cleveland Browns had a poor start to the 2024 season. Cleveland hosted Dallas to kick off the season and disappointed at every turn. Both the offense and defense struggled in a game that has fans worried about the new season. Former NFL coach Rex Ryan did not hold back in critiquing the Browns for […]

The Dallas Cowboys started the 2024 season with a bang. Dallas beat up Cleveland 33-17 to get a win in Week 1 immediately after extending QB Dak Prescott. This summer’s turmoil is, so far, looking great for the Cowboys. Prescott and the Cowboys agreed to a monster four-year, $240 million contract extension just before the […]

The New England Patriots started the Jerod Mayo era in impressive fashion. New England traveled to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals as heavy underdogs. However, the Patriots pulled off the upset and achieved a victory that a rookie head coach has not accomplished in more than 30 years. Jerod Mayo became the first head […]

The Cleveland Browns are ready to get the 2024 season started on a high note. After finishing the 2023 season with 11 wins and a playoff berth, the Browns are looking to go to the next level with a healthy Deshaun Watson. Now the Browns have a chance to get an impressive Week 1 victory […]

The Miami Dolphins are ready to make some noise in 2024. Miami’s impressive 2023 season ended in pathetic fashion against the Chiefs in the playoffs. Now the Dolphins are set to start the regular season strong as they host the Jaguars. Unfortunately, one of their top offensive weapons left the game with a suspected head […]

The San Francisco 49ers spent the entire summer in contract talks with star WR Brandon Aiyuk. There were several moments when it seemed like the 49ers were destined to trade Aiyuk to another team. One new report suggests that Aiyuk was very close to being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 49ers were reportedly ready to […]

The New England Patriots are entering a new era under head coach Jerod Mayo. The former Patriots linebacker announced that Jacoby Brissett will start in Week 1 against the Bengals. That has many Patriots fans itching to know – when will Drake Maye start for the Patriots? NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport shared what he knows […]

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is finally here! The NFL is cracking down on player safety for the 2024 season. The league is trying out new XFL-inspired kickoff rules that aim to transform the most boring play in the game. Additionally, the league recently sent out a memo to multiple teams about safety […]

The Seattle Seahawks are entering their first year under Mike Macdonald as head coach. Expectations are high in Seattle as the Seahawks transition to a new defensive scheme and get the last drops of greatness out of QB Geno Smith. It appears that Seattle will be at full strength on offense in Week 1 with […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2024 regular season with expectations that are higher than any other time in franchise history. Detroit is hungry after barely losing the NFC Championship game and missing out on the Super Bowl. Their quest begins in Week 1 against the Rams, though they may be without one key offseason addition. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been embroiled in a QB controversy for the entire summer. The Steelers replaced Kenny Pickett and friends with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Pittsburgh’s coaching staff has made it clear that Russell Wilson won that training camp battle. However, Wilson’s calf injury is forcing Fields into the QB1 role for Week […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars weirdly feel like they’re laying in the weeds in the AFC South. In 2023 the Houston Texans emerged out of nowhere to become the overwhelming favorite in the division. It didn’t help that the Jaguars went on a losing streak to end the 2023 season. But now things are different. Jacksonville had […]

The Miami Dolphins are ready to start the 2024 season on a hot streak. Miami will need its top weapons, like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, to be at their best right away if they want to compete in the AFC this year. Mike McDaniel has a plan for both his offense and defense heading […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a narrow defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Baltimore came literal inches away from a fourth-quarter comeback that could’ve won them the game. The Ravens, and most NFL fans, did not agree with the volume of illegal formation calls against Baltimore in that game. Ronnie Stanley issued a blunt […]

The Kansas City Chiefs took care of business in Week 1. Kansas City survived a fourth-quarter comeback from Baltimore and secured a 27-20 victory to start the 2024 season. There was a lot to like from the Chiefs’ performance. Rookie Xavier Worthy put up some big plays and Chris Jones was as dominant as ever. However, it […]

The Kansas City Chiefs did enough to get the win in Week 1. Kansas City held off a fourth-quarter comeback from Baltimore to secure a 27-20 victory on banner raising night. The Ravens came literally inches away from scoring a last-second touchdown that could have forced overtime or a two-point conversion attempt for a win. […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a tough task in Week 1 as they traveled to Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Baltimore fell just short of making a daring fourth-quarter comeback against their bitter rival. One Ravens defensive player was upset after the game with what he felt was a missed penalty. Ravens linebacker […]

The Baltimore Ravens had everything to prove in Week 1. NFL schedule makers tasked Baltimore with heading to Kansas City on banner raising night in an epic rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game. This game was Baltimore’s chance to exorcise some demons from last season and get the 2024 campaign off to a good […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a tough road ahead of them in 2024. Minnesota parted ways with Kirk Cousins this offseason, signaling that the team is entering a rebuilding phase. Cousins may not have been the best QB in the league with the Vikings, but he gave the team a very high floor each year. It […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in an awkward position with QB Dak Prescott. Dallas’ starting QB is in the final year of his contract, and contract negotiations appear to never have gotten serious this offseason. This has led many to question whether the Cowboys are interested in retaining Dak past this season. Jerry Jones recently gave […]

The Baltimore Ravens are ready for the 2024 season. Baltimore was one of the AFC’s best teams in 2023, but fell just short of getting to the Super Bowl. Now the Ravens are back with a new passion to right the wrongs of the 2023 season. Lamar Jackson spoke with Kent Babb of The Washington […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to take the AFC by storm in 2024. Cincinnati stumbled in 2023 due to a Week 11 wrist injury that ended Joe Burrow’s season. Now Burrow is healthy again and the Bengals should return to their status as AFC North contenders. However, they may be without one of their top […]