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Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien says running back Lamar Miller’s chances of playing in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars are “trending upward,” according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Bill O'Brien on Lamar Miller if he'll be back this week: 'I think he's got a chance. Trending upwards.' — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay will undergo an MRI on his injured right wrist, which he suffered on Monday night against the Oakland Raiders, per Aric DiLalla of the team’s official website. But even with the Broncos having nothing left to play for, Lindsay remains hopeful he will be able to play in the […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton didn’t outright say whether he will sit his starters for the team’s regular-season finale against the Carolina Panthers. All Payton said was that he’ll approach Week 17 like any other regular-season game. “I’m going to specify for the fourth time — you ready? — I can’t be any […]

New York Jets CEO Christopher Johnson has responded to the team’s supposed interest in Jim Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Johnson has flat-out denied a recent report linking the Jets to Harbaugh and says “Todd Bowles is our head coach.” Statement from Christopher Johnson, Chairman and CEO: “Todd Bowles is our Head Coach. There […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have activated wide receiver Mike Wallace from injured reserve heading into Week 17, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Eagles activated WR Mike Wallace from Injured Reserve and will promote CB Josh Hawkins from the practice squad to the active roster. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 24, 2018 Wallace, came over to Philly this […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley did not play in Week 16 due to a knee injury. However, Rams coach Sean McVay says their star RB will suit up in Week 17 if he is healthy. “We want to do what’s best for Todd most importantly and what’s best for Todd is also what’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster took the blame Monday for the Steelers’ loss to the New Orleans Saints, saying on Twitter that he “let everyone down” after he committed a key fourth-quarter fumble. When I’m at my lowest, I’m not going to hide. I’m sorry. That loss was on me. I let everyone down, […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden fired the team’s strength and conditioning coach Tom Shaw, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Per Schefter, Shaw, who was brought in by Gruden shortly after his hiring, was informed of his dismissal this week. Gruden’s decision to let go of Shaw comes quickly on the heels of the Raiders […]

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has said he is going to play in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles, per James Palmer of NFL Network. DeAndre Hopkins testing his ankle pregame. After this he gave me a big thumbs up and told me he’s good to go. He’s playing. pic.twitter.com/i2raUDRsYU — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a game-time decision to play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers due to hip and rib injuries. However, the belief is he will play through those injuries, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Falcons will work out WR Julio Jones this morning to double check, […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings despite a back injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs the Vikings due to a back injury, is expected to play, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon shockingly announced that he would be stepping away from football for the second time this season to address his mental health. However, it appears he likely would’ve been forced to step away sometime in the future anyway. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Gordon is facing another […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters made some headlines of the wrong kind after a video emerged of him getting into a verbal altercation with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Rams head coach Sean McVay says he’s seen the footage of the incident and has already spoken with Peters about it. […]

The Oakland Raiders traded away two of their supposed franchise cornerstones in Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper for three first-round picks. While the Bears and Cowboys have become playoff teams with the help of those two stars, the Raiders have had a disastrous debut season under Jon Gruden. But despite the success of Chicago and […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has finally been released from the hospital after multiple surgeries on his broken leg, which then became infected, Adam Schefter and John Keim of ESPN report. Apart from that good news, there’s also some optimism that Smith will be able to continue his NFL career following his horrific leg break. […]

The San Francisco 49ers offense is expected to have its trio of top playmakers in running back Matt Breida, and wide receivers Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis in the lineup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. All three had been listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report. Breida is […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is expected to play in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers barring any unforeseen setback, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Baldwin missed the Seahawks’ Week 14 win against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football due to a hip injury he initially suffered in Week 13 against […]

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy will be a game-time to play in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions due to a hamstring injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport adds that the Bills will also be without veteran running back Chris Ivory, who is dealing with a shoulder injury. If McCoy also […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton will be a game-time decision to play in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys due to an ankle injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Hilton did not practice all during the week and was listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report. Hilton was also a […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills despite a back injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Lions’ QB Matthew Stafford, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a back injury, is expected to play vs. Bills, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 16, 2018 Stafford originally hurt […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been ruled out for the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to his ongoing quad injury. #Giants coach Pat Shurmur has ruled out WR Odell Beckham Jr. for Sunday’s game against the #Titans. He’s still battling this quad issue. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered quite a blow on Thursday night with a heart-breaking loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. But to add more salt in those wounds, they also suffered a major injury to cornerback Kendall Fuller. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Fuller played through a wrist injury which is believed to be […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports. Baldwin missed the Seahawks’ Week 14 win against the Minnesota Vikings due to a hip injury which flared up in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers. He missed Wednesday’s practice and coach Pete […]

Kevin Stefanski is about to call his first game as the Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator after the sudden firing of Jon DeFilippo. Stefanski realizes that taking over with just three games left in the season is not exactly the way he would’ve liked to get his first shot at the coordinator job, but he claims […]

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold says he wants the Jets to finish the season strong. However, he and the rest of the Jets offense will face an uphill battle on Saturday against the Houston Texans with both his top rusher in Isaiah Crowell and his top receiver in Quincy Enunwa both ruled out, per […]

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry played his first game in over a season and a half on Thursday after dealing with a painful heel injury, and he looked good. He had a team-high six tackles as they led 14-7 going into halftime. However, Berry didn’t play a single snap in the second half, and […]

Mike Williams was surprised after his heroic performance for Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. Not only did the second-year wideout score the key touchdown, but he also caught the key two-point conversion attempt which gave the Chargers the improbable 29-28 come-from-behind win over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, it wasn’t the Chargers’ comeback nor […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon may not be able to make it back for Thursday night’s big matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, it will be “challenging” for Gordon to play in the big division showdown as he continues to deal with a knee sprain. Chargers initially […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has seen his share of change in the NFL. This season has been particularly tumultuous with changes both in terms of the roster, the coaching staff, and the front office. After seeing such a stark amount of turnover in his five years in the league, Carr acknowledges what a “crazy” […]

  Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis said Wednesday that the team has “a number of options” for where they will play home games during the 2019 NFL season, per NFL.com. The Raiders haven’t signed a lease for 2019 and had been in talks with Oakland about a lease for next season. However, that possibility has been […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill suffered an ankle injury in their miraculous victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. There was some concern that Tannehill could be limited practice and could even potentially miss the Dolphins’ next game against the Minnesota Vikings. However, Dolphins coach Adam Gase basically guaranteed that Tannehill, who did take part in […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is not expected to play in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams due to a back injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Eagles coach Doug Pederson announced Wentz would not practice Wednesday due to his back. He was also non-committal about Wentz’s status for Sunday night. The […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold made a successful return to the starting lineup as he led the Jets to a 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. That win snapped the Jets’ six-game losing skid, three of which Darnold missed due to a foot injury. Darnold is now setting his sights toward helping the Jets […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller will face off for the first time on Sunday. Miller has liked what he’s seen from the rookie quarterback thus far and believes Mayfield is well on the road toward becoming one of the best QBs in the game. “I think he is extremely […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon said he expects the decision on whether he plays in Thursday night’s big matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs to come just before the game, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN. “I’ve been grinding hard to get back and we’re still trying to decide what we’re going […]

The Week 15 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns will be a big one for the Chubb clan. That’s because Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb and Browns running back Nick Chubb — who are cousins — will square off for the first time as opponents in their entire lives. However, Bradley believes neither […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill sustained an ankle injury in Sunday’s incredible win over the New England Patriots. The injury wasn’t enough to keep him off the field for the final play, wherein the Dolphins improbably pulled off the “Miami Miracle.” However, Tannehill’s status for Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings could potentially be in […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is closing in on Roddy White’s franchise record for receiving yards. Jones needs just 381 yards to overtake his former teammate for top spot. Jones is still a long way back from the NFL’s all-time record held by Jerry Rice, but White believes the Falcons star can do it. […]

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he plans to become more involved with the team’s offense after firing offensive coordinator John DeFilippo on Tuesday, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Zimmer addressed DeFilippo’s firing, saying the offense’s struggles did not come down to one game or one person. “At the end of the day, it is […]