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Quarterback Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons were embarrassed during a 30-0 drubbing by the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. However, head coach Raheem Morris isn’t planning on making any immediate changes. He confirmed that Penix won’t be competing for the job with backup Kirk Cousins leading into Week 4, via team reporter Tori McElhaney. […]

With their 63-92 record, the Washington Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention. But as they look to their future, shortstop CJ Abrams is expected to play a significant role in any form of success. What he won’t be doing though is playing in Sunday’s matchup against the New York Mets. Abrams jammed his shoulder […]

After clinching their spot in the postseason, the Chicago Cubs are now plotting their potentially deep playoff run. Still, the Cubs would need to put together a magical performance to match their World Series run from 2016. Chicago managed to break the curse and win their first championship since 1908 on the back on some […]

With their 65-88 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to miss the postseason for the 10th consecutive season. But as the Pirates look towards their future, they have yet another top prospect who will soon take the league by storm. Barring anything unforeseen, Paul Skenes is set to lead the rotation for the foreseeable future. […]

Head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are flying high after their dominant 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2. But for Campbell and company, it means more than just a usual win. Detroit has now won 11-straight games after a loss, the longest active streak in the NFL and longest in […]

With their league leading 93-59 record, the Milwaukee Brewers are now trying to clinch the NL Central before beginning their playoff journey. However, the Brewers will be entering their postseason a bit shorthanded when it comes to pitching. Milwaukee has placed Jose Quintana on the injured list with a left calf strain, via the Associated […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have already clinched their spot in the postseason. But they’re still trying to lock down the NL Central while proving their World Series aspirations are legit. On Tuesday, Freddy Peralta put up a dominating performance against the Los Angeles Angels, striking fear in any potential playoff opponent. In a 9-2 victory, Peralta […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding high after their Monday Night Football win over the Houston Texans. If Mayfield continues playing at a high level, he and the Buccaneers could be ending the year with plenty of hardware in their trophy case. In the 20-19 victory, Mayfield completed 25-of-38 passes for 215 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to bounce back after their disappointing Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. But before the Steelers face off against the New England Patriots in Week 3, Pittsburgh decided to shake up their roster. Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett and tight end JJ Galbreath have both been released from the practice […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost their first game of the season to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. But they also saw numerous key offensive starters go down with injuries. The Vikings are most pressed about quarterback JJ McCarthy’s worrying ankle injury. But now Minnesota has been forced to place running back Aaron Jones on injured […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to bounce back from their Week 2 loss against the Green Bay Packers. However, the Commanders will be entering their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders shorthanded. Washington has placed running back Austin Ekeler and defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr on injured reserve. In turn, they have signed […]

When fans thinks of the best running back in the NFL, their immediate thought may be Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles or Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens. But for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix, the answer to that question is simple: Bijan Robinson. The running back played a massive role in Atlanta’s 22-6 […]

Quarterback Joe Burrow has been a revelation since joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020. The only thing holding him back has been some unfortunate injuries. Now, Burrow is set to miss upward of three months after suffering a foot injury. While the Bengals are 2-0, it is a devastating injury that could serious hamper their […]

As the Baltimore Ravens picked up their first win of the season over the Cleveland Browns, cornerback Jaire Alexander was on the sidelines with a knee injury. However, head coach John Harbaugh still has high expectations for Baltimore’s newest defensive standout. Alexander was able to play in the Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. […]

Week 2 offered new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson his first opportunity to face his former team in the Detroit Lions. As expected, he didn’t get a hero’s welcome. For starters, the Bears were handed an embarrassing 52-21 loss. It was the first time since 2014 that Chicago allowed 50+ points in a game. […]

Head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears wanted to make a statement in their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. But that couldn’t be further from what actually happened on the gridiron. The Lions came away with a 52-21 victory. They turned a 28-14 halftime lead into a 38-14 advantage after the third […]

The New England Patriots earned their first win under head coach Mike Vrabel in Week 2. However, Vrabel wasn’t fully pleased with the Patriots’ performance. New England defeated the Miami Dolphins 33-27 after some wild fourth quarter circumstances. Both the Patriots and Dolphins returned a kick for a touchdown. With New England’s coming second, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got hit hard by injuries in their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, namely seeing quarterback Joe Burrow forced to leave the game. If that wasn’t bad enough, Cincinnati’s first-round pick Shemar Stewart also picked up a concerning injury. The defensive end suffered a right ankle injury and was ruled out […]

After three years as offensive coordinator and seven years in the organization overall, Ben Johnson decided to leave the Detroit Lions to be the Chicago Bears head coach. While it’s hard to blame him taking a promotion, the Lions are making him regret his decision in Week 2. With less than eight minutes left to […]

The Chicago Bears were without cornerback Jaylon Johnson in their season opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was able to make his return in Week 2, but not for long. Johnson suffered a groin injury and is now questionable to return, the team announced. It’s the same injury that delayed his season debut, meaning […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to stay undefeated when they clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. But before the final whistle before halftime sounds, the Steelers are already down three key defenders. Defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk has suffered an ankle injury and will not return to the game. Furthermore, linebacker Alex Highsmith is […]

With the New York Mets losing on Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers have become the first team in MLB to clinch their spot in the playoffs. The Brewers will take the help, but they crafted their path to the postseason all on their own. After a slow start, Milwaukee has climbed back in tremendous fashion and […]

Tom Brady hasn’t thrown a pass in the NFL since his retirement after the 2022 season. However, while he may not be an active player any more, Brady hasn’t lost one skill that made him one of the best quarterbacks in league history. Throughout his NFL career, Brady targeted tight end Rob Gronkowski all over […]

With their 84-62 record, the Toronto Blue Jays hold a three-game lead over the competition in the AL East race. However, they are facing mounting pressure from both the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The Blue Jays must be on top of their game to actually take home the division crown. Throughout the […]

With their 74-72 record, the Kansas City Royals sit three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot. Seeing as two teams are ahead of Kansas City in the race, it’ll be an even more difficult mountain to climb for the Royals to make the postseason. The franchise isn’t going […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed slugger Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract to give their lineup some extra firepower. However, injuries have taken a major toll on Santander’s debut in Toronto. Now, the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level on Thursday, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He is […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to have found a premier offensive weapon in rookie Emeka Egbuka. However, when fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin makes his return to the gridiron, the Buccaneers’ offense will only be more dynamic. Godwin took a giant step towards making that return, as he is expected get in a limited practice […]

After a high-scoring shootout, quarterback Aaron Rodgers managed to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets in his team debut. But what impressed Pittsburgh the most weren’t the gaudy numbers next to Rodgers’ name in the box score. Overall, the quarterback completed 22-of-30 passes for 244 yards and four […]

Quarterback Cam Ward’s NFL debut with the Tennessee Titans ended in a 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos. Looking solely at the box score, Ward didn’t light the league on fire to begin his NFL tenure. Overall, he completed 12-of-28 passes for 112 scoreless yards. Ward wasn’t able to gain any yards in the run […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyler Stowers was in the midst of a breakout season before a left oblique injury put him on the shelf. While he was able to advance to a rehab assignment, an unfortunate setback has now halted Stowers’ return in its tracks. The Marlins pulled the outfielder off of his assignment after suffering […]

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions will be looking to get back on track when they face off in Week 2 of the regular season. The winner will silence all detractors, at least for a week, while the loser will be falling behind in what should be a heated NFC North race. The Week 2 […]

The New York Mets were expecting the world of Juan Soto when they signed him to a 15-year, $765 million contract. In year one, Soto has delivered as promised. Soto did get off to a slow start, which may have concerned some based on the price tag. However, Soto has managed to turn things around […]

With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps. Houston has recalled right-handed pitcher JP France from Triple-A, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston […]

With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond. The Royals have activated Jonathan India from the injured list, the team announced. In turn, Michael Wacha […]

The San Francisco 49ers snuck away with a 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. However, the franchise also got hit with a rash of worrying injuries. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings was one of the players bit by the injury bug, as he was forced to leave the game with a shoulder injury and never returned. […]

As the Miami Marlins search for more firepower in their lineup, they seem to have found a pretty significant source in outfielder Kyler Stowers. However, injuries have held the All-Star from finishing his impressive 2025 campaign strong. Stowers was placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain in mid-August. He was able to […]

At 66-79, the Athletics still have a ways to go before making their way into the playoffs. However, the 2025 season has cast a bright light on the A’s future. Numerous top prospects have now become staples in the lineup. Chiefly amongst the bunch is first baseman Nick Kurtz. He has taken the league by […]

Following his stint as New York Jets head coach and a year as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers , Robert Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator. For star defensive end Nick Bosa, Saleh is the perfect choice for the position. In his first game back with the franchise, […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to finish out their regular season strong before going on what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals was an utter disaster for the North Siders. Chicago entered the ninth inning holding a 3-1 lead. Danny Palencia was called on for the save. […]