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While the Minnesota Vikings have been eliminated from the playoffs, they still want to earn an NFC North victory over the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell also wants to see what he has in quarterback JJ McCarthy. O’Connell will get that opportunity, as McCarthy is now the confirmed starter for Week 18, via […]

The New England Patriots are entering their Week 18 battle with the Miami Dolphins looking to earn the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed. Having some extra reinforcements in the trenches would get the Patriots closer to their goal. Head coach Mike Vrabel said it, “looks good,” for both left tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle […]

While the Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention, they’re still trying to take down their NFC North rival Chicago Bears in Week 18. Amon-Ra St. Brown isn’t trying to miss out on the action. The wide receiver has been dealing with both knee and ankle injuries. However, head coach Dan Campbell is expecting […]

While the Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for the playoffs now, they aren’t forgetting about the franchise’s future. Which is why the Rams signed defensive back Quentin Lake to a three-year, $42 million contract extension. Lake has found his NFL home, gaining more stability and a much bigger bag. But to him, it was […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions looking to clinch the NFC’s No. 2 overall seed. Their wide receiver situation is headed in two different directions entering the matchup. Rome Odunze missed practice for a second-straight day as he battles through his foot injury. On the flip side, Luther […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes continue to fall, infielder Bo Bichette remains one of the biggest names available. But he is at least garnering interest from some of the biggest contenders in the game. The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers have all checked in on Bichette, via Jon Heyman of […]

The Carolina Panthers will have an opportunity to claim the NFC South with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. When they take the field, the Panthers will have one of their best offensive weapons at their disposal. Running back Rico Dowdle practiced in full on Thursday and has no injury designation […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be battling for their playoff lives when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. It now looks as if the Ravens will have their former MVP quarterback under center. Lamar Jackson (back) practiced in full on Thursday. After also practicing on Wednesday, the quarterback seems prepared to gear up […]

Tatusya Imai’s free agency process was shrouded in a bit of mystery, with numerous teams being the front runners. But in the end, Imai is heading to the AL West to begin his MLB career. The Houston Astros have signed the right-hander, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Imai has agreed to a […]

After falling short in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have stayed supremely active throughout the offseason. Their latest move could give the Blue Jays an extra intriguing starting pitching option in the future. Toronto has signed right-hander Josh Winckowski to a two-year minor league contract, via Steve Adams of MassLive. When he makes […]

The Seattle Seahawks are attempting to clinching the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. However, the Seahawks may have to go into battle without their starting left tackle. Charles Cross did not participate in practice on Tuesday as he continues to battle his hamstring injury, […]

With a collection of young talent ready to make their mark on MLB, the Athletics seem to be a team on the rise. They ensured a key part of their future was locked up by signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million contract. He joins a core that features fellow burgeoning stars such […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s rookie seasons has come with plenty of highs and lows. There are clear areas of his game he’ll need to address entering the offseason. Chief among them may be his mechanics. One rival evaluator is questioning Ward’s ability to make plays inside the pocket, via Jeff Howe of The Athletic. […]

When the Arizona Cardinals decided to bench quarterback Kyler Murray, it seemed as if his time with the franchise was all but over. However, there’s now a chance Murray’s tenure with the Cardinals continues. It would take Arizona moving on from both head coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort. But if the Cardinals […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to plot out their offseason, figuring out what to do with Ketel Marte has been towards the top of priority list. Soon, general manager Mike Hazen hopes to have a resolution in place. Marte has been one of the biggest names on the trade market all offseason. Whether or not […]

With only one week left in the regular season, teams around the NFL have began formulating their offseason plans. The Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders will both have plenty of decisions to make. With the Browns at 4-12 and the Raiders at 2-14, both franchises could be in a position to fire their head […]

After a disagreement with the organization, the Dallas Cowboys decided to release cornerback Trevon Diggs. As he prepares to begin the next part of his NFL career, Diggs has turned to an agent who knows about leaving the Cowboys. The cornerback has hired David Mulugheta of Athletes First to represent him, via Adam Schefter. That’s […]

It has been a rollercoaster season for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. But with Carolina battling for the NFC South crown in Week 18, Young is locked in. Week 17 marked a down moment for Young, as the Panthers fell to the Seattle Seahawks, 27-10. But the quarterback isn’t looking in the rearview mirror. With […]

With a win over the Detroit Lions in Week 18, the Chicago Bears will clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC. But no matter the outcome, quarterback Caleb Williams will be setting new franchise history. Williams will become just the fourth quarterback in Bears history to start every game in back-to-back seasons, via Kevin […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be playing for their postseason lives in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers. It could also mark Mike Evans’ final game with the franchise. The star wide receiver was asked about his future with Tampa Bay. Evans’ response left things a bit ambiguous, via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the biggest surprises of the offseason when they signed slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year contract. Now, the White Sox are trying to make another free agency splash. Chicago has emerged as a contender for right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Yahoo Japan. While the White Sox will have […]

Not only have the Miami Dolphins been eliminated from playoff contention, but Minkah Fitzpatrick is dealing with a calf injury. Still, the safety is pushing to close out the season on the field with his teammates. Fitzpatrick remains day-to-day with his calf injury. But he’s pleading with head coach Mike McDaniel to play in Week […]

At 7-8-1, the Dallas Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, head coach Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t plan to call off the dogs in Week 18. As the Cowboys take on the New York Giants, Schottenheimer is expecting every healthy member of the team to play, via Todd Archer of ESPN. That includes the offensive […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be playing for pride when they take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 18. But they may get one last look at quarterback JJ McCarthy before the season is over. McCarthy is currently nursing a hand injury that kept him out of Week 17. Still, head coach Kevin O’Connell has […]

It’ll be all hands on deck when the Carolina Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The fate of the NFC South hangs in the balance. Because of that, the Panthers are evaluating all options. That includes activating right guard Robert Hunt off of injured reserve, via Mike Kaye of the Charlotte […]

With the Dallas Cowboys eliminated from the playoffs, they’ve already begun formulating their offseason plan. One of their top priorities seems to be re-signing pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Signed to a one-year deal during the offseason, Clowney has going on to appear in 12 games for the team, starting five of them. Cowboys co-owner Stephen […]

The New York Mets are going to look like a much different ball club come 2026. And now, the Mets are making a peculiar position decision with one of their former top prospects. Ronny Mauricio has played all over the infield through his professional baseball career. But as he competes in the Dominican Winter League, […]

The New York Jets suffered another embarrassing defeat, this time 42-10 at the hands of the New England Patriots. Their passing attack, once again led by quarterback Brady Cook, continued to falter. The loss itself will sting, but the Jets were already far out of the playoff hunt. What is worse, is that Garrett Wilson […]

The New Orleans Saints moved to 6-10 with a 34-26 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 27. In the process, pass rusher Cam Jordan got $600,000 richer. Originally, Titans quarterback seemed to have broken away from the pressure and earn a first down. But after replay, Ward was deemed down and Jordan was given […]

Not much has gone well for the Tennessee Titans during their 2025 season. However, Cam Ward is transforming into the quarterback Tennessee is hoping to build around. The Titans did fall 34-36 to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. However, Ward threw for two touchdowns and no interceptions. It marked his fourth-straight game with […]

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears came up just short in their Sunday Night Football battle. The quarterback is already thinking of what he must improve to put the Bears in a place to win. On the final play of the game, Williams was forced out of the pocket and threw a pass to the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders now hold the worst record in the NFL after falling 34-10 to the New York Giants in Week 17. The only upside about being 2-14 is that the Raiders are now in pole position for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. If they were to lose in […]

Not much has gone right for the Las Vegas Raiders during their 2025 campaign. However, it’s clear they have found their running back of the present and future in rookie Ashton Jeanty. In Week 17 against the New York Giants, Jeanty went over the 1,200+ yards from scrimmage mark. He joined Josh Jacobs (1,316 in […]

With a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Seattle Seahawks inched closer to the NFC’s No.1 overall seed. They also continued to set a litany of franchise records. With their 27 points, Seattle has now scored 470 on the year; the most in franchise history. Furthermore, they tied their team high in 13 wins […]

The Indianapolis Colts were already eliminated from the playoffs entering Week 17. Then, they fell 23-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, dropping to 8-8. For veteran Philip Rivers, this could be the end of the road. He acknowledged that fact after the game. Rivers did so while also noting he has no regrets, via WISH-TV. “If […]

With a 23-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17, the Jacksonville Jaguars have moved to 12-4 on the season. In the process, head coach Liam Coen has made NFL history. Coen became the first first-year head coach to win 12+ games following a season in which his franchise won four or fewer the […]

The Cleveland Browns pulled off an upset in Week 17, taking down their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6. Cornerback Denzel Ward played a massive role in the victory. His prowess came up specifically on the final drive of the game. While quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers tried him, they came up unsuccessful. Ward […]

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played a massive role in helping the Seattle Seahawks reach the playoffs. And in their latest win, he entered some rarified air. In a 27-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers, Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks with nine receptions for 72 yards. He surpassed 1,700 receiving yards on the year, becoming only […]

While the Indianapolis Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention, cornerback Sauce Gardner was able to make his return from calf injury in Week 17. However, Gardner found himself back on the sidelines mid matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The cornerback has suffered another calf injury and is now questionable to return, the team announced. […]