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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. […]

With Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ contract set to expire, he will be highly coveted across the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys have emerged as a team with known interest in Flores. But thwarting their plans will be the Vikings themselves. Minnesota is already well aware of Dallas’ Flores intentions, via Mike Florio of Pro […]

The Seattle Seahawks are attempting to inch closer to clinching the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed. However, they may have to go the rest of their Week 17 battle against the Carolina Panthers without Rashid Shaheed. The wide receiver has left the game and is now being evaluated for concussion, via Gregg Bell of the […]

At 3-12 and completely out of the playoff race, the New York Jets have begun thinking of the offseason. Starting things off early, one of their breakout defensive players has now been shutdown for the year. Defensive end Will McDonald has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, via Brian Costello of the […]

When the NFL hiring cycle starts up again, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to once again be a highly coveted target. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch is crafting a plan to ensure he doesn’t leave anytime soon. Despite all of their injuries, Saleh has helped keep San Francisco afloat. As […]

At 2-13, the Las Vegas Raiders are playing for pride at this point in the season. But for their Week 17 battle against the New York Giants and potential beyond, the Raiders will be without their biggest star. Pass rusher Maxx Crosby has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with a knee injury, via Ian […]

While the New England Patriots have already clinched their playoff spot, they’re still battling for the AFC’s No. 1 seed. When they take on the Jets in Week 17, they could be getting back some serious reinforcements. Running back TreVeyon Henderson was back at practice on Friday, shedding his red non-contact jersey, via Doug Kyed […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 17, star wide receiver AJ Brown wasn’t seen at Wednesday’s practice. But after Christmas, it appears any Brown injury concerns have dissipated. The receiver was back at practice on Friday, via Dave Zangaro of NBC. He had his wisdom teeth removed on […]

The Minnesota Vikings got back into the win column with a 23-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. However, it was Max Brosmer playing quarterback. JJ McCarthy is still working his way back from a hand injury. However, head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t rule out the quarterback making his return in Week 18, […]

At 11-4, the Chicago Bears have already clinched their spot in the playoffs. However, they’re still in contention for the NFC’s No. 1 seed to close out the season. As it stands, Chicago has a 14 percent chance to earn the No. 1 seed, via The Athletic. They sit behind the Seattle Seahawks who have […]

As the Miami Marlins continue building out their roster under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, they are exploring all potential options. But one avenue the Marlins won’t go down is giving up a former Cy Young winner. Sandy Alcantara has heard his name continuously come up in trade rumors as the Marlins continue building […]

John Wall spent the first nine seasons of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards. But in 2020, he was traded to the Houston Rockets in a deal for Russell Westbrook. Now, Wall is looking back on his trade to the Rockets. What the hurt the most was just how badly he wanted to play […]

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for a Christmas Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the Commanders may be forced into battle without a key running back. Chris Rodriguez Jr was added to the injury report on Thursday with an illness. He is now listed as question, via the team’s X, formerly Twitter account. […]

Dave Canales knew he had a difficult challenge ahead of him when he took the Carolina Panthers head coaching job. However, in year two, Canales has the Panthers on the precipice of the playoffs. The head coach deserves plenty of credit for helping orchestrate Carolina’s turnaround. But Canales thinks his time with former Seattle Seahawks […]

At 6-8-1, the Dallas Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t finished with his 2025 season. Prescott vehemently shut down a question about head coach Brian Schottenheimer benching him for the last two games. Being on the field to close out of the campaign is a hill the quarterback is […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now on the outside looking in when it comes to making the playoffs. However, left tackle Tristan Wirfs is doing everything in his power to help the team succeed. Wirfs’ efforts in 2025 earned him a Pro Bowl nomination for the fifth-straight year season. After learning that he had made […]

The Chargers have already clinched their spot in the playoffs by virtue of their 11-4 record. However, they’ll be without linebacker Denzel Perryman over the last two games of the regular season. NFL appeals officer Jordy Nelson upheld Perryman’s two-game suspension, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.  The linebacker was originally suspended for repeated violations of […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright’s play has caught the eye of many across the NFL. However, it wasn’t enough to earn him a Pro Bowl nomination. Still, Wright has gained the respect of his peers. Namely Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons, who was shocked to see the cornerback not make the Pro Bowl, […]

The Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. Getting wide receiver Rome Odunze back on the field would only make the Bears stronger contenders. Odunze has missed the last three games with a foot injury. Head coach Ben Johnson didn’t give any definitive timeline. But he at least expects […]

The Houston Texans are still battling for their spot in the playoffs. As they make their final push, the Texans are set to receive some pivotal reinforcements. Running back Woody Marks was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. He missed Week 16’s win over the Las Vegas […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be fighting for their playoff lives when they take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. However, they may have to go into battle without starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson did not practice on Tuesday as he battles through a back injury, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. While […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL during the 2025 campaign. However, his heroics weren’t enough to earn him a spot on the Pro Bowl roster. If Wright were to earn an All-Pro nod, then he would earn recognition for his accomplishments. However, the cornerback has his […]

The Washington Commanders were already decimated by injury at the quarterback position when Jayden Daniels went down for the season. And now, even backup Marcus Mariota is hurt. Mariota missed his second-straight day of practice with hand and quad injuries on Tuesday. It’s looking more likely that Josh Johnson will get the start on Christmas […]

When the New York Jets benched quarterback Justin Fields, his season was likely over. But now, he is officially done for the 2025 season. The Jets have placed Fields on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced. Head coach Aaron Glenn wanted the franchise and quarterback to focus more on getting healthy. “We tried to see […]

While they have already clinched their spot in the playoffs, the New England Patriots are still battling for the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed. On their path to the postseason, the Patriots are soon set to receive some major reinforcements. New England activated defensive tackle Milton Williams’ 21-day practice window, via Tom Pelissero of the […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs have already been eliminated from playoff contention, their Week 17 matchup against the Denver Broncos will still be a pivotal moment. It could mark tight end Travis Kelce’s final game inside Arrowhead Stadium. Andy Reid has served as Kelce’s head coach throughout his entire NFL tenure. No matter how the […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Before he dons his White Sox jersey, Murakami will be looking to add more hardware to his trophy case. The newest White Sox will be playing for Team Japan in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs already took a supremely brutal blow when quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury. But then, backup Gardner Minshew went down with a knee injury of his own. The Chiefs were then forced to go out and add a new quarterback to the franchise. Which they did by signing Shane […]

The Indianapolis Colts will be playing for their postseason lives against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Defensive end Kwity Paye can’t wait to get on the field. While Paye is prepared to make his own impact, the defender’s excitement comes from Philip Rivers playing quarterback. Ever since he has stepped into the […]

Philip Rivers had plenty of experience playing for Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen. But even he was shocked when he got a call about returning to the NFL. It was a thought that had crossed Rivers’ mind. Still, not playing since 2020, it seemed a bit far-fetched, via Ryan Hockensmith of ESPN. “I wonder […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were expecting Pete Carroll to usher in a new era for their organization. However, the Raiders have limped out to a 2-13 record in his debut. There’s a chance Las Vegas decides to go one-and-done with Carroll and embrace a more youthful approach. If the Raiders do fire Carroll, current Los […]