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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are pouring it on the New York Giants during during their Week 23 clash. In the process, the Buccaneers have shown off their newfound rushing attack. Tampa Bay became the first team in 2024 to see four different players score a rushing touchdown in a single game, via Jordan Schultz of […]

With the Athletics moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, and with the overall state of the franchise, it’s unlikely the team will sign many high-profile free agents. The A’s plan to add through trades may not be very fruitful either. In terms of major league talent, the Athletics’ best trade candidates are Brent […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to further stake their claim of the AFC North when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 12’s Thursday Night Football matchup. But when the Steelers take the field, their defense won’t be at full capacity. Linebacker Alex Highsmith has been ruled out with his ankle injury, via Mike […]

Carrying a 3-7 record and with Dak Prescott out for the season, the Dallas Cowboys are playing for pride entering Week 12. At the least the Cowboys will have a silver lining in the wide receiver department. Dallas designated Cooks to return to practice on Wednesday, via team reporter Patrik Walker. He was joined by […]

Sitting at 4-6, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers must defeat the New York Giants in Week 12 to keep their playoff hopes alive. But having Mike Evans back on the field should give the Buccaneers a jolt of confidence. Evans returned to practice on Wednesday, via Pewter Report. After being out since Week 7 with a […]

The New England Patriots have found their quarterback in Drake Maye. As they prepare for the offseason, their next step is building their roster around him. When the Patriots craft their free agency plan, the focus will be on offensive line and wide receivers, via Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. New England still […]

After firing head coach Robert Saleh, the New York Jets decided to clean house and relieve Joe Douglas of his general manager duties. While Bill Belichick would be a flashy hire to help turn the Jets around, that plan doesn’t appear to be in New York’s cards. If Aaron Rodgers was locked in as the […]

After entering the NFL with plenty of question marks, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has managed to silence all the doubters. While he excels on the offensive side of the ball, one Broncos defender has been gushing about Nix’s play. Star linebacker Nik Bonitto has seen Denver come together under Nix. Alongside his plays […]

The New York Yankees may have come up short in the World Series. However, they’re sure to have a bright future with the amount of young talent already on the roster. Pitcher Luis Gil has been named the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year. He earned 15 first-place votes compared to 13 for Orioles’ […]

Coming off of their run to the NLCS, the New York Mets are looking to re-tool their roster for an even deeper 2025 run. While it may not be the most eye-catching signing, the Mets have taken another crack at building out their bullpen. New York has signed right-hander Justin Hagenman to a one-year major […]

The Chicago Bears suffered another embarrassing loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. And safety Jaquan Brisker was unable to contribute on the field due to his ongoing concussion problems. Brisker is trending towards missing the rest of the year with his concussion. If the Bears continue losing, Chicago might […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars hit a brand new low against the Detroit Lions in Week 11, falling 52-6 to the Detroit Lions. After the game, head coach Doug Pederson was bombarded with questions about his immediate future. Pederson answered them, but he knows he doesn’t have a final say on his ultimate fate, via Tom Pelissero […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered their Week 11 matchup with the Detroit Lions having little playoff hope at 2-8. With how the Jaguars have played, Doug Pederson may be out of a job come Monday. Jacksonville went into halftime trailing Detroit 28-6. Right after the halftime break, the Lions extended their lead to 35-6 with a […]

Rutgers basketball fans have been patiently waiting for the debut of top recruit Ace Bailey. That wait will end when Rutgers takes on Monmouth. Bailey has officially been cleared and will be making his debut on Friday, the team announced. He had been battling through a hip injury. With the college basketball season fully underway, […]

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has had a rookie season marred by injury. Heading into Week 11, Lloyd has suffered another worrying setback. The running back is dealing with appendicitis and missed Friday’s practice, via team reporter Wes Hodkiewicz. Head coach Matt LaFleur will have a further update once Lloyd undergoes treatment. “Unfortunately, […]

At this point in their 2-7 season, the Cleveland Browns are more focused on future development rather than competing for a playoff spot. However, that becomes much harder without one of their better young players on the field. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has ruled out defensive tackle Mike Hall for Week 11, via Browns play-by-play […]

While the 3-7 New York Jets find themselves far off from playoff contention, Davante Adams will still be the team’s best offensive playmaker for the rest of the season. That is of course if he is on the field. Adams returned to practice on Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday’s sessions, via Ryan Dunleavy of […]

Battling through a knee injury, star Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf hasn’t played since Week 7. But as the Seahawks prepare for their Week 11 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, Metcalf is inching closer to a return. Seattle plans to ease Metcalf back into practice leading up to the matchup, via Jeremy Fowler […]

If the Kansas City Chiefs want their success to continue, they’ll need to keep quarterback Patrick Mahomes upright in the pocket. However, that will become more difficult if the Chiefs lose one of their top offensive linemen. Guard Trey Smith is set to hit the open market after the 2024 campaign. He is expected to […]

With the Detroit Lions proving to be one of the NFL’s best at 8-1, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has once again been receiving plenty of head coach buzz. However, he isn’t the only member of the Lions who could earn a promotion in 2025. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been a hot name in league […]

Barring an injury or a complete fall off in production, Russell Wilson will be the Pittsbrugh Steelers’ starting quarterback for the rest of 2024. But come 2025, the Justin Fields question will pop its head around once more. Set to be a free agent, the Steelers must decide whether or not to re-sign Fields. If […]

Having Bryce Young under center has resulted in two straight wins for the Carolina Panthers. As they enter their bye week, the Panthers aren’t expected to make any changes under center. Carolina felt Young played better in their Week 10 win over the New York Giants, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. He had 45 fewer […]

Sitting at 3-6 and in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season is un unmitigated disaster. It seems inevitable that changes are on the horizon. Firing head coach Mike McCarthy is one thing. But trading Micah Parsons is another. Still, rumors are starting to heat up about a potential trade, […]

With the Chicago Bears offense hitting a new low against the New England Patriots, the team decided to move on from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Star receiver Keenan Allen’s ideas for fixing the offense weren’t as direct. However, they were just as telling as to the state of Chicago’s offensive attack. Allen’s words came after […]

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter was pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster before being forced to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2023. But now back healthy, Painter is once again showing why he is so heralded. Over his 15.2 innings in the Arizona Fall League, Painter held a 2.30 ERA – […]

As teams around MLB craft their free agency plans, the latest Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki is on all of their mind’s. With the way his rookie contract will be set up, essentially every team in the league would be able to sign him. That includes the Tampa Bay Rays, who were named as a […]

The Buffalo Bills saw wide receiver Keon Coleman suffer a concerning wrist injury at the end of their Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. As the Bills prepare for Week 11, Coleman is in the same holding pattern. On Monday, head coach Sean McDermott already ruled out Coleman for the Bills’ Kansas City Chiefs […]

The Houston Texans are preparing for a high-powered battle against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. However, the Texans will be entering the matchup without one of their key offensive players. Wide receiver Nico Collins has been ruled out, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. He has been battling through a hamstring injury that forced […]

After a disappointing 2024 campaign, former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker decided to leave the organization. On Sunday, the Marlins found his replacement. Miami has hired Clayton McCullough as their new manager, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. He most recently served as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, winning the World Series in 2024. […]

The New York Giants fell to 2-8 on the season after taking a 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 10. And still, head coach Brian Daboll remains committed to quarterback Daniel Jones. While the Giants trailed 10-0 at halftime, Daboll claimed he never considered benching Jones, via James Ellingworth of the Associated Press. […]

The Chicago Bears managed to put up a measly three points in their Week 10 loss to the New England Patriots. As the Bears try to find some offensive answers, head coach Matt Eberflus hasn’t ruled out making some changes. While he didn’t directly say Chicago will replace offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as play caller, […]

The Chicago Bears looked lifeless in their 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. However, the Soldier Field crowd came alive after the final whistle. As the Bears and head coach Matt Eberflus walked all the field, they were serenaded with ‘Fire Flus,’ chants, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Clearly, the home […]

The Chicago Bears were unable to find an offensive spark in their 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. Part of the reason was just how bad the offensive line was. Chicago allowed Caleb Williams to be sacked eight times. It’s the first time the Bears have allowed six+ sacks in back-to-back […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are engaged in an intense battle with the San Francisco 49ers. However, things will be much tougher for Baker Mayfield and company without Tristan Wirfs on the offensive line. Wirfs has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The Carolina Panthers’ flight to Germany paid off, as they came away with a 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Giants. In the victory, Bryce Young continued to show head coach Dave Canales why he deserves to remain under center. Young completed 15-of-25 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. His numbers may not […]

While it was a down year for the Los Angeles Angels, shortstop Zach Neto developed into one of the more pivotal hitters in the team’s lineup. However, he may not have an opportunity to double down on his success to start the 2025 season. Neto underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is in danger of […]

The Washington Commanders would make a major statement with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. However, they’ll have to do so without running back Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, the team announced. He is joined by Marshon Lattimore, Cornelius Lucas and Colson Yankoff as players […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for a crucial Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. If Baker Mayfield were to miss the contest, the Buccaneers would be in dire straits. However, Mayfield has been removed from the injury report and will be under center against the 49ers, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL […]

Riding a two-game win streak, the Atlanta Falcons will face the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week 10. As the Falcons look to make it a three-game win streak, having Drake London on the field would certainly give the offense a boost. Heading into the matchup, London is officially listed as questionable via team […]