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Outside of a one-yard rushing touchdown, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggled in the first half against the Carolina Panthers. But coming out of the break, Allen re-found his playmaking abilities. On the Bills’ first drive of the second half, Allen found Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard touchdown pass. It marked the 46th game of […]

The Buffalo Bills did not play their cleanest half against the Carolina Panthers. However, they still hold a 19-3 halftime lead. Running back James Cook gave the Bills the spark they needed. Up by three with just over seven and a half minutes left in the half, Cook broke off the 64-yard touchdown run. LET […]

If the Cleveland Browns are finding success, star pass rusher Myles Garrett likely has something to do with it. He made his presence known early in the Browns’ Week 8 matchup against the New England Patriots. On third-and-goal, Garrett blew past Patriots first-rounder Will Campbell to take down quarterback Drake Maye for a sack. It […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still basking in the glow of their Thursday Night Football win over the Minnesota Vikings. But not everything was good news for the Chargers coming out of Week 8. Cornerback Tarheeb Still, who left Thursday’s game with a knee injury, has suffered a MCL sprain, via Tom Pelissero of the […]

After missing the entire postseason thus far, the Toronto Blue Jays added Bo Bichette to their World Series roster. Now, the Blue Jays have decided exactly where he’ll slot in on the field and lineup. Bichette is batting cleanup in his first game since Sept. 6. He is also playing second base, a position he […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to go 2-0 in the Joe Flacco era when they take on the New York Jets in Week 8. However, the Bengals could be without their biggest defensive star. Pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is officially questionable entering Sunday, via the team’s Friday injury report. He is dealing with a hip […]

After seven years as head coach of Tennessee baseball, Tony Vitello accepted an offer to become the San Francisco Giants’ next manager. But he won’t soon forget the run he went on with the Volunteers. Over those seven years, the Volunteers went 341-131, winning the program’s first national championship in 2024. Before Vitello departs for […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Bo Bichette has officially made their World Series roster. Now fully back into the fold, one reporter is convinced of what his role should be. Bichette is making his way back from a knee injury. He hasn’t played since Sept. 6. And still, now that he is on […]

Both the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens are in a precarious position in Week 8. At 4-2 and on a four game win streak, the Bears want to keep the good times rolling. As for the 1-5 Ravens, they’re hoping a potential Lamar Jackson return can provide a spark. If Jackson were to play, and […]

George Springer has been a pivotal piece of the Toronto Blue Jays’ run to the World Series. However, his magic has all come from the batter’s box. Springer hasn’t played in the field since September 24. But that could change come World Series. If the Blue Jays need Springer in the outfield, he is ready […]

The San Francisco Giants went outside the box to find their next manager, hiring Tennessee Tony Vitello to the position. However, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks it’s the right call. Before making the MLB jump, Murphy coached in the college ranks at both Notre Dame and Arizona State. As Vitello prepares to join the […]

The Washington Nationals are going through some major changes, replacing their head of baseball operations and manager. Because of the franchise shake up, some major trades could be on the horizon. When it comes to the Nationals, perhaps no player is more eye-catching than starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore. Already an All-Star an under team control […]

The Cincinnati Reds snuck into the playoffs with their 83-79 record. However, after being ousted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Wild Card Series 2-0, changes could be coming on the horizon in Cincinnati. One option for the Reds would be to trade ace Hunter Greene. While he is one of the more tantalizing […]

As the Detroit Tigers have worked themselves back into playoff contention, their pitching staff has been led by perennial Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. However, the prized left-hander may have priced himself out of Detroit. Skubal is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season. The Tigers have tried to re-sign him, but […]

Marred in a two-game losing streak, the Washington Commanders will now face the daunted task of taking on the Kansas City Chiefs. However, there might be two crucial reinforcements headed Washington’s way. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he expects both Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel to have a full week of practice and be […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders continuing to struggle, pas rusher Maxx Crosby has seen his name come up in trade rumors once again. The Dallas Cowboys have been named a potential suitor should he be dealt. That buzz only grew louder after Crosby’s latest social media post. Before the Dallas Mavericks kicked off their season, […]

The Denver Broncos earned an improbable win over the New York Giants in Week 7, scoring 33 points in the fourth quarter. However, the end of their Giants battle will now affect Denver’s Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s one-game suspension has been upheld, via NFL Senior Vice President of […]

While the Chicago Bears hold a 4-2 record compared to the Baltimore Ravens’ 1-5, the latter franchise is entering Sunday’s matchup as 6.5-point underdogs, via DraftKings Sportsbook. The health of quarterback Lamar Jackson will only sway things further. Jackson is expected to make his return after Baltimore’s Week 7 bye week. However, he didn’t practice […]

Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders long before their Week 8 bye week. But even with an extra week off to think about things, Meyers’ desires haven’t changed. Still, as long as he is wearing a Raiders jersey, the wide receiver plans on keeping it professional. But as the trade deadline […]

The start of the Pete Carroll era has not gone how the Las Vegas Raiders have planned. Even Carroll is a bit stunned. Their 31-0 Week 7 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs dropped the Raiders to 2-5 on the season. The Chiefs are a strong team, but Carroll expected more from his team. Overall, […]

When Daniel Jones signed with the Indianapolis Colts, it was deemed more of of prove-it opportunity rather than the franchise truly finding their quarterback. However, through their first seven games, Jones has made the Colts look like one of the best teams in the NFL. After their 38-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis […]

Not much has gone well for the New Orleans Saints during the 2025 campaign. And now things are going to get much worse after a devastating injury. Starting center Erik McCoy is believed to have suffered a torn biceps against the Chicago Bears, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Once confirmed, McCoy will be […]

Prior to the Chicago Bears matchup with the New Orleans Saints, cancer survivor Amy Cash and her family got to meet the team at Halas Hall. They watched practice, afterwards which Williams gave Cash a jersey. In turn, Cash had a gift for the Bears quarterback. It was a custom denim jacket she specifically made […]

When Ben Johnson took the Chicago Bears head coaching job, helping quarterback Caleb Williams find his No. 1 pick ceiling was his top prerogative. So far, the results have been mixed. But Week 7’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints was a clear negative for Williams. The Bears came out with a 24-16 victory, but […]

The Chicago Bears moved to 4-2 with a 26-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints. However, it wasn’t the prettiest performance from quarterback Caleb Williams. He completed 15-of-26 passes for 172 yards and an interception. His final quarterback rating was just 19.8. However, Williams is will aware of his dud. He isn’t shying away from […]

The Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t get a winning streak going, getting demolished by the Kansas City Chiefs 31-0 in Week 7. Quarterback Geno Smith is now looking for answers. Of course, Smith’s play didn’t help matters in the loss, as he was eventually benched for backup Kenny Pickett. The quarterback has just one course of […]

After three years at the helm, the New Orleans Saints decided to move on from head coach Dennis Allen. He landed on his feet though, joining head coach Ben Johnson as the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator. In Week 7, Allen had an opportunity to face off with the Saints. His defense played to his expectations, […]

After a first half that went all Chicago Bears, the New Orleans Saints came storming back in the second half. However, all of New Orleans’ momentum went away after a trick play on third-and-long was called back. Quarterback Spencer Rattler found Taysom Hill over the middle. Hill then passed the ball to Alvin Kamara, who […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were obliterated by the Los Angeles Rams in London, falling to 4-3 by way of 35-7 loss. However, rookie Travis Hunter at least proved why the Jaguars traded up for him. In the loss, Hunter led Jacksonville with eight catches for 101 yards and his first NFL touchdown. He also broke up […]

The Carolina Panthers hold a 13-3 lead over the New York Jets with less than 10 minutes to play in the game. However, the Panthers are now without their starting quarterback. Bryce Young suffered an ankle injury and was forced to go into the locker room with trainers. He is now questionable to return, via […]

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson isn’t even playing on Sunday due to his knee injury. However, he didn’t need to be on the field to see the Jets head coach Aaron Glenn completely surrender before halftime. With 10 seconds remaining, quarterback Justin Fields was sacked at midfield. New York has one timeout remaining […]

With JJ McCarthy still nursing his ankle injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz received another opportunity in the lead role. However, his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles has been anything but impressive. With just over nine minutes to go until halftime, Wentz has already thrown two interceptions. His second pick of the day was taken […]

With nine minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Jacksonville Jaguars finally managed to put points on the board in their Week 7 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams. But even Travis Hunter’s first NFL touchdown couldn’t save the hole Jacksonville dug themselves. The Jaguars began their game with three straight punts before missing a […]

Coming off of three straight wins, the Chicago Bears will now take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. However, they won’t have their full roster on their disposal. Kicker Cairo Santos (right thigh) and linebacker Noah Sewell (concussion) have been ruled out, via Chris Emma of 670 The Score. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be looking to win their third-straight game when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7. However, the Colts will be without three key players. Indianapolis has ruled out wide receivers Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin alongside cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Downs is dealing […]

D’Andre Swift played a crucial role in helping the Chicago Bears defeat the Washington Commanders in Week 6. However, as the Bears prepare to take on the Saints, Swift has now found himself on the injury report. The running back was listed as limited on Thursday with a groin injury. Still, head coach Ben Johnson […]

Despite missing the playoffs for the third-straight season, the St. Louis Cardinals decided to retain manager Oli Marmol for the 2026 season. However, his the organization is still set to undergo plenty of changes entering their next campaign. Joe McEwing, who was serving as a special assistant to president John Mozeliak, has parted ways with […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was locked in during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. So much so that his teammates were afraid to be in his close vicinity. Manager John Schneider made a mound visit in the fifth inning, seemingly to take Scherzer out of the game. He refused, shouting right […]

After losing four straight games, the Cincinnati Bengals decided to make a change at quarterback, trading for veteran Joe Flacco. That gamble paid off against the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Flacco led the Bengals to a 33-31 victory, moving Cincy to a more palatable 3-4. After the game, many of the quarterback’s teammates came […]