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As the Denver Broncos look to find their next head coach, it appears that Jim Harbaugh is atop their wish list. The Broncos are looking to make a splash at HC and are hoping Harbaugh could potentially fill that role. Harbaugh’s season ended when Michigan lost to TCU in the College Football Playoff. Following the […]

Head coach Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders made a QB change going into Week 17, benching Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz. The switch didn’t go as planned with Washington losing to the Cleveland Browns, 24-10. After the loss, Rivera gave his honest take on the QB decision and if he still backed Wentz as […]

The USC Trojans took a devastating 46-45 loss to the Tulane Green Wave in the Cotton Bowl. While the team’s defensive play had many questioning DC Alex Grinch, USC head coach Lincoln Riley seemed to avoid speculating on his assistant coach’s job status. The Trojans led 45-30 with less than five minutes remaining. Tulane would […]

The LSU Tigers absolutely demolished the Purdue Boilermakers in the Citrus Bowl. In the process, LSU set numerous offensive Citrus Bowl records. The Tigers took down Purdue 63-7. They set the Citrus Bowl record for most points scored, total yards (594) and margin of victory (56). LSU took a 14-0 lead after the first quarter […]

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Buffalo Bills in a crucial Week 17 matchup. Defensive end Sam Hubbard missed last week’s game due a calf injury. He was injured in Week 15 and was expected to miss a few weeks before potentially returning in the playoffs. However, with the Bengals trying to earn the AFC’s top […]

When Jordan Poyer and the Buffalo Bills take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17, they’ll have the AFC’s number one overall seed on their mind. Poyer has done his part to help the Bills succeed. He now says he hasn’t been fully healthy in doing so. The Bills are currently the No. 1 seed […]

Quarterback Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New York Jets 23-6 in Week 17. The loss eliminated the Jets from playoff contention. The Seahawks win not only kept Seattle’s playoff hopes alive, but earned Smith a cool $1 million. In the win, Smith completed 18-of-29 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns. He […]

Quarterback Brock Purdy has done it again, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 37-34 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie’s Week 17 victory put him on another elite list as Purdy continues to go from, ‘Mr. Irrelevant,’ to a household hold. San Francisco and Las Vegas were tied 34-34 at the end […]

Jaire Alexander and the Green Bay Packers dismantled the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, winning 41-17. In the victory, Alexander and the Packers forced Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson to his worst game of the season. Jefferson ended the game with just one catch for 15 yards. He went into halftime without a catch. It was the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 27-24 in Week 17. However, one of Patrick Mahomes’ key offensive linemen didn’t exit the game healthy. Joe Thuney was removed from the game due to an ankle injury. Speaking to reporters after the game, Andy Reid confirmed it was the same ankle injury that Thuney dealt […]

The Denver Broncos fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in Week 17. However, Broncos’ wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy felt the outcome could’ve been different and didn’t agree with a crucial offensive pass interference penalty. As the Broncos led 17-13 with just over four minutes left in the third, quarterback Russell Wilson […]

The Washington Commanders decided to bench quarterback Taylor Heinicke for Carson Wentz in Week 17. That plan backfired as the Commanders fell to the Cleveland Browns 24-10. As Washington moves into a potential crucial Week 18 matchup, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera was vague about who would be under center. In the loss, Wentz completed […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clinched the NFC South with a 40-34 win over the Carolina Panthers. As Brady gets set to enter the postseason once again, he took time to show love to his Buccaneers’ teammates. In the win, Brady completed 34-of-45 passes for 432 yards and three touchdowns. Despite the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clinched the NFC South with a 30-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers. While the Buccaneers’ offense had a huge day, Tampa Bay’s season was saved by their kicker, Jake Camarda. With less than a minute to go, the Buccaneers decided to punt the ball back to Carolina. However, the snap […]

At 7-8 heading into Week 17, the Green Bay Packers are on the cusp of securing a postseason berth. After the Washington Commanders lost and the Detroit Lions won in Week 17, the Packers’ playoff scenario has become much clearer. The Commanders dropped to 7-8-1 while the Lions moved to 8-8. Detroit currently holds the […]

Deshaun Watson is having the best game of his young Cleveland Browns career in Week 17 against the Washington Commanders. As Watson puts together a spectacle, the Browns’ QB got the attention of NBA legend LeBron James. With less than four minutes remaining, the Browns led the Commanders 24-10. To that point, Watson completed 9-of-18 […]

Aidan Hutchinson and the Detroit Lions have been in cruise control against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Just before halftime, Hutchinson made a huge play for the Lions and made NFL history in the process. With less than 10 seconds remaining before the half, Hutchinson intercepted Bears’ QB Justin Fields. The pick was Hutchinson’s […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had one of the best defenses in the NFL this season. In Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints, Brandon Graham helped the Eagles make NFL history. Philadelphia trailed the Saints 13-0 at halftime. However, in the first half Graham recorded his 10th sack of the season. They joined teammates Hasson […]

With the Denver Broncos struggling this season, quarterback Russell Wilson has received a lot of flack from the media. New Broncos’ head coach Jerry Rosburg is having none of it and went to bat for his starting QB. The hate towards Wilson spewed after it was revealed he had an office at the team facility. […]

Joey Bosa has been out for the Los Angeles Chargers since Week 3. But as the Chargers gear up to face the Los Angeles Rams, it appears that Bosa is finally ready to return to the field. Bosa has been out as he dealt with a groin injury. When asked if Bosa would be activated […]

Head coach Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders have made the shocking decision to bench quarterback Derek Carr for Jarrett Stidham. After making the QB change, McDaniels got real about how the Raiders expect the Stidham experiment to go. Carr was benched following the Raiders 13-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Las Vegas is […]

For both the Philadelphia Eagles and fantasy football managers, AJ Brown has been one of the best receivers in the NFL this season. After some questions to begin the week, Brown looks ready to go in Week 17. In the Eagles’ final practice of the week, Brown was upgraded to a full participant, via Josh […]

The Indianapolis Colts Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants will be more about pride than actual results. Still, Indianapolis has an opportunity to play spoiler ahead of the Colts-Giants game. With that in mind, let’s get into our Colts Week 17 predictions. Indianapolis has seen their season fall apart. They currently have a […]

The Chicago Bears Week 17 matchup against the Detroit Lions pits two NFC North foes against each other. Ahead of the Bears-Lions game, we’ll be making our Bears Week 17 predictions. Chicago and Detroit have seen their seasons go in different directions. The Bears, at 3-12, are looking towards the future. Detroit, at 7-7 is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals matchup with the Buffalo Bills is perhaps the most anticipated game of the Week 17 slate. As the Bengals try to knock off the Bills, Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Boyd said he isn’t too worried about Buffalo’s defense. Boyd spoke to the media on Thursday about how the Bengals are preparing for […]

The San Diego Padres made one of the biggest splashes in free agency, signing Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280,000 million contract. With Bogaerts now in San Diego, the Padres appear to be willing to trade two high-potential players. While the Padres upgraded their offense with Bogaerts, they reportedly still covert starting pitching. So much […]

Running back Brian Robinson has been a pleasant surprise for the Washington Commanders this season. As the Commanders look to reach the postseason, and fantasy football managers look to win their championship, Robinson looks like a player both parties should lean on. Robinson himself has been solid in 2022. He has appeared in 11 games, […]

With a 6-9 record, Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints have an outside chance of sneaking into the postseason. However, as New Orleans takes on the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial Week 17 matchup, Kamara looks questionable to see the field. Kamara missed Wednesday’s practice due to a personal issue. Kamara was then absent […]

Jaire Alexander and the Green Bay Packers will be fighting for their playoff lives when they take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. Despite having the daunting task of covering Justin Jefferson, again, Alexander seems confident he can handle Minnesota’s biggest threat. When the Packers and Vikings played in Week 1, Jefferson caught nice […]

Tom Brady is one of, if not the best quarterback in NFL history. Now in his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady has hit a milestone no one expected when he was selected in sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. Thursday marked the 8,292 day that Brady has spent in the NFL. […]

With their 10-5 record, the Baltimore Ravens have already clinched a playoff berth. However, the Ravens still have a crucial matchup with their biggest rivals in the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. While it’s a game no one in Baltimore wants to lose, it appears that the Ravens will be without numerous key contributors. On […]

Drafted 21st overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix spent the first five years of his career with the Green Bay Packers. With Clinton-Dix now announcing his retirement, he’ll be ending his career the same way he started it, as a member of the Packers. Clinton-Dix has decided to retire from the […]

Andrew Whitworth has been out of the NFL since defeating the Cincinnati Bengals as a member of the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI. With the Bengals now in the playoffs, Whitworth has said he would consider coming out of retirement to play for Cincinnati. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has recently responded to […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett seemed like he would be out for an extended period of time after undergoing hand surgery. However, after missing just one week, it looks like Lockett could be back on the field for Week 17. At Wednesday’s practice, Lockett was reportedly on the field catching passes, via Gregg Bell […]

Arizona Cardinals’ defensive end J.J. Watt shocked the NFL world when he announced he is retiring at the end of the 2022 season. Apparently, even head coach Kliff Kingsbury and the entire Cardinals’ organization were shocked too. Watt announced that Arizona’s Week 16 matchup with the Buccaneers was the final home game of his 12-year […]

The New England Patriots’ offense has been a disaster under Matt Patricia and Joe Judge this season. As Bill Belichick looks to 2023, he has reportedly considered bringing back Bill O’Brien to take over offensive playcalling duties. The Patriots are currently 22nd in the NFL, averaging just 317.2 yards per game. Current Alabama offensive coordinator […]

Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow has had a phenomenal season, helping lead his team to a playoff berth. As the Bengals look to lock up the AFC North, Burrow received a venomous compassion from a former NFL QB. Burrow currently has the second highest MVP odds (+600) on FanDuel. Former quarterback and current NFL analyst […]

The TCU Horned Frogs are gearing up to take on Michigan in the College Football Playoff. Heading into the matchup, a former Super Bowl MVP dropped a take comparing TCU quarterback Max Duggan to college football legend Tim Tebow. Desmond Howard, the MVP of Super Bowl XXXI, spoke about Duggan’s success this season on ESPN’s, […]

As the 7-7-1 Washington Commanders look to make the postseason, head coach Ron Rivera has made a change at quarterback. Rivera benched Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz. Now, the Commanders’ head coach has given an explanation behind the QB change. Wentz will be the team’s starting quarterback as Washington takes on the Cleveland […]