Dan Fappiano Articles - Page 3

With Chuba Hubbard suffering a calf injury, the Carolina Panthers have turned to Rico Dowdle as their rushing leader. Hubbard is still getting re-acclimated into the offense after making his return in Week 7. Dowdle has forced the Panthers’ hand, gained 473 scrimmage yards in the two games Hubbard missed. However, the latter running back […]

Amidst winning his second Cy Young award, rumors began spreading that Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes wanted a trade to the Yankees. Skenes wasn’t a big fan of it. While the Pirates haven’t won much in his tenure, Skenes is still focused on succeeding in Pittsburgh. He admits the initial rumor caused frustration, although he […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham decided to accept his $22 million qualifying offer. But that won’t change their free agency plans when it comes to slugger Cody Bellinger. New York plans to continue pursuing Bellinger despite Grisham’s qualifying offer decision, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. After a impressive debut with the team, the Yankees […]

The Seattle Seahawks have watched Jaxon Smith-Njigba blossom into one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In an effort to add another offensive spark, the Seahawks have turned to the son of a legend. Seattle has signed Brenden Rice, son of Jerry Rice, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The receiver was with the […]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing to make a number of changes to their roster throughout the offseason. One of the most obvious moves appears to be an outfielder trade. Rookie of the Year finalist Roman Anthony isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, both Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran’s Boston futures are much more precarious. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been decimated by injuries in 2025, most notably to quarterback Joe Burrow. But now a member of their defense appears to have suffered a season-ending injury of his own. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is likely to undergo Lisfranc surgery, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. […]

Coming out of their bye week, the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts are looking to continue their march to the playoffs. In an effort to help shore up their defense, the Colts have added another lineman to the mix. Indianapolis has signed veteran Chris Wormley to their practice squad, via Matt Zenitz CBS Sports. Having not played […]

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a 21-19 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams, dropping to 7-3. But even worse, rookie guard Grey Zabel was forced to leave the game with a knee injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. But he is waiting to make a true declaration […]

The New York Jets are coming off of a 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots, falling to 2-8 on the season. In turn, the Jets have decided to take some drastic measures. New York has benched Justin Fields in favor of Tyrod Taylor, via Diana Russini of The Athletic. The Jets rank dead last […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy didn’t have his best outing in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears. But McCarthy is acknowledging his struggles rather than cowering away from them. In the third quarter, McCarthy overthrew Justin Jefferson on third-and-seven, forcing Minnesota to punt. It is one of the many plays the Vikings quarterback wish he […]

During the Minnesota Vikings’ 19-17 loss in Week 11, wide receiver Justin Jefferson was seen visibly upset on the sidelines. However, he hasn’t thrown the towel in on quarterback JJ McCarthy. Minnesota’s quarterback threw a pair of interceptions. But McCarthy also led the Vikings on a touchdown drive to take the lead with 50 seconds […]

The Chicago Bears moved to 7-3 on the year with their 19-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. It took some more late-game heroics for the Bears to come out on top. But quarterback Caleb Williams and the organization won’t apologize for any win in the NFL. Still, to keep their winning streak […]

The Buffalo Bills took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 44-32 Week 11 shootout. However, wide receiver Keon Coleman didn’t play a role in the victory. Instead, he was made a healthy inactive after missing a team meeting. After the game, Coleman acknowledged his DNP while noting he needs to be better, via Sal […]

Wide receiver Davante Adams has played a crucial role in helping the Los Angeles Rams get out to a 7-2 start. As he tries to move the Rams to 8-2 against the Seattle Seahawks, Adams has now hit an eye-catching career milestone. He made sure to do it in pretty fashion too. On second-and-goal, Adams […]

With their 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Atlanta Falcons have now dropped to 3-7 on the year. Despite being in the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Falcons haven’t fully given up on head coach Raheem Morris. Well at least quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t. The backup quarterback was pressed into action […]

With their backs against the wall in overtime, the Miami Dolphins needed a play. Cornerback Jack Jones delivered it, intercepting Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota’s first pass of extra time. Linebacker Jordyn Brooks said that Jones called his shot right as overtime began. By coming through on his promise, the cornerback helped move the Dolphins […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is getting closer to his return from injury. However, Week 11 gave an opportunity for backup Sean Tucker to shine. While the Buffalo Bills hold a 44-32 advantage at the two minute warning, Tucker has put on a show. He has turned 19 carries into 106 yards and […]

With their 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Commanders have fallen to 3-8 on the season. Head coach Dan Quinn didn’t mince his words after the loss. The Commanders have dealt with plenty of hardship, namely Jayden Daniels’ ongoing injury issues. However, this is still a Washington team that made the NFC […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have dealt with a number of running back injuries, most notably to rookie Omarion Hampton. But as the Chargers take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, the injury bug just keeps biting. Kimani Vidal has suffered a thigh injury and was listed as questionable to return, the team announced. However, […]

If the Tennessee Titans are going to turn things around offensively, wide receiver Calvin Ridley will likely have something to do with it. However, he was quickly forced to leave the Titans’ Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans. Ridley suffered an ankle injury and was forced to be carted off the field. He is […]

The New York Giants are preparing for their first game in the post-Brian Daboll era. However, they are now facing a crucial setback after warmups. Cornerback Paulson Adebo felt discomfort in his knee during pre-game warmups. In turn, he has now been ruled out for the game, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Adebo […]

A win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 would have the Chicago Bears looking like a much more serious playoff contender. However, the Bears will be going into battle without one of their best linebackers. Chicago has ruled out TJ Edwards, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. He recently underwent hand surgery and is dealing […]

It didn’t take long for Roman Anthony to make an impact on the Boston Red Sox. He caught the eye of many around the baseball world, including Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Boston made sure Anthony doesn’t leave town anytime soon, signing him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension. Ortiz is a fan of […]

Mickey Loomis has overseen the New Orleans Saints since 2022, seeing plenty of highs and lows. But there’s no denying the Saints’ recent history hasn’t been their strongest performance. The Saints haven’t been to the playoffs since 2021. After going 5-12 in 2024, New Orleans is now 2-8. Still, owner Gayle Benson has full trust […]

There is perhaps no bigger name in the 2026 free agency class than slugger Kyle Tucker. It didn’t take long for his name to get connected to the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Dodgers may take a different approach as they build their roster. Tucker is sure to command one of […]

After winning back-to-back World Series, it may seem like the Los Angeles Dodgers have it all. But with nearly $100 million coming off of their books entering 2026, the Dodgers will be big game hunting during free agency once again. Perhaps their biggest target will be finding a closer. They were without Tanner Scott throughout […]

With their 27-14 win over the New York Jets, quarterback Drake Maye has led the New England Patriots to a 9-2 start. In the process, Maye has put up numbers no other NFL quarterback ever has. The QB has over 2,500 passing yards and 250 rushing yards, alongside 20+ passing touchdowns. Furthermore, Maye has a […]

Now on a two-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears are preparing for a pivotal rematch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Their injury report entering the game looks much brighter on Thursday. After not practicing on Wednesday, both Rome Odunze (ankle) and DJ Moore (shoulder) returned to a limited practice. Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder) went […]

For all of quarterback Cam Ward’s potential, nothing has gone right for the Tennessee Titans in 2025. Former franchise quarterback Ryan Tannehill has an idea on how to remedy the issue. Tannehill went 39-24 over his five-year tenure with the Titans. Ward has gone 1-8 over his first nine games. But not everything is on […]

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t trying to give up their spot in the postseason. But before the hot stove truly heats up, the Cubs made a move that will likely fall under the radar. Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league […]

After a Week 4 hamstring injury put Lamar Jackson on the shelf, he finally made his return in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. As Week 11 approaches, Jackson found himself dealing with a yet another ailment. The quarterback made his return to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with a knee injury, via […]

With Rhamondre Stevenson battling a toe injury, rookie TreVeyon Henderson has taken on an advanced role for the New England Patriots. But when Stevenson does return, he will still have a large role in New England’s running back plans. He won’t play in Week 11 however, giving Henderson another opportunity to shine. Still, fantasy football […]

Since turning to Dillon Gabriel as their starting quarterback, the Cleveland Browns have gone 1-4. But as the noise surrounding backup Shedeur Sanders gets louder, the Browns aren’t budging. The Browns are still planning to give Gabriel a long leash. In turn, putting Sanders in under center hasn’t necessarily crossed Cleveland’s mind, via Jeremy Fowler […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Braves are committed to bouncing back come 2026. To do that, the Braves are keen on bringing back one of their free agents. Atlanta signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim after his release from the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping he’d pick up his option. Instead, […]

As Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning to make plenty of changes. Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are both expected to be traded. But they aren’t the only ones. After missing the playoffs for third-straight season, the Cardinals are exploring all avenues to improve their future. […]

Austin Nola began his career with the Seattle Mariners. And as he prepares to hang up his cleats, Nola has begun a new adventure back in Seattle. The Mariners have hired Nola as their new bullpen coach, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He had originally signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves […]

After two years with the San Diego Padres, Luis Arraez is now set to hit free agency. But if the Padres have anything to say about it, Arraez may not be leaving San Diego anytime soon. The franchise has interest in re-signing Arraez, general manager AJ Preller confirmed, via Robert Murray of FanSided. There is […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates in perpetual purgatory, Paul Skenes has seen his name come up in trade rumors. However, the Pirates don’t plan on doing anything drastic. Pittsburgh won’t be trading Skenes anytime soon, at least in general manager Ben Cherington’s eyes. When discussing his ace’s immediate future, Cherrington sent a blunt message, via Robert […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers have both made the playoffs the past two seasons. In turn, their managers have taken home plenty of hardware. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year in 2025 while Pat Murphy of the Brewers took home the NL award. It was a repeat […]