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The Cleveland Browns have been the worst offensive team in all of football. And things could get even worse after Jerome Ford’s latest injury update. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Ford is now considered week-to-week with his hamstring injury, via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The running back was ruled out in the first quarter […]

No matter who is playing quarterback, the Carolina Panthers haven’t been much of a threat on offense. But with the return of one of their key draft picks, perhaps Carolina can find a spark. The Panthers plan on activating running back Jonathan Brooks’ 21-day practice window within the week, via David Newton of ESPN. Brooks […]

The Green Bay Packers suspended Romeo Doubs for Week 5 due to conduct detrimental to the team. But making a swift comeback for Week 6, Doubs proved how valuable he is to the Packers’ offense. In a 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Doubs caught three passes for 49 yards and two touchdowns. While finding […]

Lamar Jackson won the battle, as his Baltimore Ravens took down Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in Week 6. However, even in defeat, Jackson sees strong NFL career in Daniels’ future. In the 30-23 loss, Daniels completed 24-of-35 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team with 22 yards rushing. […]

Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles came away with a narrow 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. But the real fireworks came as the final seconds ticked off the clock. With less than a minute left in the game and a win guaranteed, Sirianni was seen chirping fans in the stands, via […]

The Cleveland Browns are embroiled in a close knit battle against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Browns fans wouldn’t expect the game to be in reach with how bad the offense has looked. Cleveland went on a streak of 0-for-26 on third down with Deshaun Watson under center, via the Fox Sports broadcast, h/t Ari Meirov […]

Running back Derrick Henry has been on a tear to start his Baltimore Ravens career. With his latest rushing touchdown, Henry once again etched his name in the NFL record books. Midway through the second quarter of their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders, Henry found the hole for a three-yard score. He became […]

As the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, rookie Spencer Rattler is getting the start at quarterback. After Derek Carr’s latest injury update, Saints fans should expect more of Rattler moving forward. Carr is expected to miss three-to-four weeks, via Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. The quarterback is battling […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer hasn’t played since Week 3 due to a personal matter. After the Raiders’ latest roster decision, Mayer won’t be back on the field anytime soon. Las Vegas has placed Mayer on the reserve/non-football illness list, via Field Yates of ESPN. He will now be out at least the […]

All-Pro Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. hasn’t been on the field since Week 1 as he battles through a foot injury. But as the Buccaneers prepare for a crucial clash against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6, Winfield is inching closer to suiting up. The safety was officially limited on Friday. However, […]

As the ALCS and NLCS draw closer, teams around MLB have begun firing numerous members of their coaching staff. With the Philadelphia Phillies now ousted from the postseason, manager Rob Thompson could be the next to go. The Phillies have not yet determined the fate of Thompson or his staff, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off an impressive win over the San Francisco 49ers. However, as they prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, the Cardinals know they’ll be down to key players. Defensive lineman Darius Robinson felt discomfort in his calf on Thursday. In turn, the Cardinals have ruled him […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on a two-game win streak and are preparing to face their third straight NFC South foe in Week 6. However, things would become much more difficult for the Falcons if Bijan Robinson were to miss the matchup. The star running back was added to Atlanta’s injury report on Thursday with a […]

Following a Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh. But as Sauce Gardner prepares for the remainder of the season, he won’t soon forget his now ex-head coach. Saleh has been Gardner’s lead man his entire career, drafting the cornerback in 2022. Alongside their work together […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to win their third straight game when they took on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. However, the Bears will be without three key players. Defensive backs Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and  Terell Smith (hip) as well as Zacch Pickens (groin) have all been ruled out, the team announced. Both cornerback […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off of a devastating loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. However, the Colts were without two of their offensive stars in Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor. As Week 6 approaches, Richardson is practicing on Wednesday. Taylor, however, is not, via James Boyd of The Athletic. Richardson is battling […]

After starting the season with a pair of losses, the Denver Broncos have now won three straight games. At the center of it all has been rookie quarterback Bo Nix. While it was a shock selection at the NFL Draft, the Broncos now appear to have their quarterback of the present and future. Because of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to find the perfect trade partner for star wide receiver Davante Adams. To some outside of both organizations, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the ideal trade piece to make a trade happen. ‘Outside observers,’ have suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers trade George Pickens to the Raiders for Adams, via Dan Graziano […]

When it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders trading Davante Adams, it appears now to be a when/where question rather than an if. As the Raiders look for the right trade partner, the New Orleans Saints have emerged as a favorite. For starters, New Orleans rosters Derek Carr, the quarterback Adams went to the Raiders […]

Coming off of a narrow loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Heading into the matchup, Nick Bosa understands the gravity of the moment. Their 24-23 loss dropped San Francisco to 2-3 on the season. Facing another NFC West rival, Bosa […]

It took a three-run Kerry Carpenter home run for the Detroit Tigers to tie up their ALDS series against the Cleveland Guardians at a game apiece. But before Carpenter’s magic, Tarik Skubal put up a dominating pitching performance. Skubal threw seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out eight. […]

With quarterback Deshaun Watson’s play not inspiring much confidence, the Cleveland Browns have dropped to 1-4 on the year. However, Amari Cooper doesn’t think Watson is at the center of Cleveland’s problems. The Browns lost 34-13 against the Washington Commanders in Week 5. Watson completed just 15-of-28 pass attempts for 125 yards and a touchdown. […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies evened up their NLDS series at a game apiece, Alec Bohm wasn’t in the starting lineup. But as the Phillies look to take a series advantage, manager Rob Thompson doesn’t expect that to be the norm. Thompson confirmed that Bohm will start in Game 3. With the third baseman slumping a bit […]

The Kansas City Royals tied up their ALDS matchup at one game a piece on Monday. When the Royals next take the field, they’ll be getting a moral boost from Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes confirmed that he will be at Kauffman Stadium for Game 3 on Wednesday, via Jeff Rosen of the […]

Amidst his public relationship with Taylor Swift and a role in FX’s Grotesquerie, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has become a global superstar. But his big brother Jason Kelce knows that when it comes to the Chiefs star, football reigns supreme. With so much going on off the field, and with Jason retiring […]

The New York Yankees are looking to take a two game lead over the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. But regardless of the outcome in Game 2, manager Aaron Boone has already decided his Week 3 starter. Clarke Schmidt will be on the bump, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Boone said that Schmidt […]

With the Carolina Panthers getting blown out by the Chicago Bears in Week 5, Bryce Young had the opportunity to see the field again. While his outing didn’t last long, Young still caught the eye of Panthers legend Luke Kuechly. Young came in with about four minutes remaining in the game. He proceeded to complete […]

Despite the Chicago Bears having a clear advantage in a Week 5 blowout over the Carolina Panthers, things got chippy at the end of the game. Following a Bears’ touchdown, punches were thrown and ejections were made on either side. Roschon Johnson’s rushing score put the Bears up 36-10. Players on both sides then formed […]

Andy Dalton was viewed as a potential short-term savior at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, orchestrating a win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. However, everything changed when they took on the Chicago Bears in Week 5. Losing 36-10, the Panthers brought in backup quarterback Bryce Young late in the fourth quarter. He […]

It took just five weeks for Washington Commanders quarterback Jaylen Daniels to take the NFL world by storm. Against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5, Daniels has put together a historic performance. Daniels has run for 71 yards on eight nine, giving him 289 yards on the season. That is the most among any quarterback […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets dropped to 2-3 on the season after a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Alongside their defeat, Rodgers came away from the game with a worrying injury. The quarterback told reporters that he had a low ankle sprain, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. His leg was […]

Quarterback Denard Robinson was a campus legend during his time with Michigan football. However, he recently made headlines for a not so glamorous reason. Robinson was sentenced to 18 months probation for a drunk driving crash that occurred in April, via Aaron McMann of MLive. The former quarterback, who was a staff member with the […]

All eyes will be on Cooper Flagg as he prepares for his freshman season for Duke basketball. While expectations are high, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer understands that there’s a learning curve in college basketball. Especially when you enter the ranks as a 17-year-old. Flagg is still expected to play a major role in Duke’s […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for a Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos, not much has been said about the game itself. Instead, the trade drama surrounding Davante Adams has filled airwaves. But head coach Antonio Pierce is taking a different approach. Rather than address the trade request head on, Pierce stole […]

On Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela was reportedly hospitalized due to an undisclosed illness. On Wednesday, the Dodgers announced that Valenzuela will be stepping away from the broadcast booth. Their boost did illustrate that Valenzuela plans on making a full return for the 2025 season. However, the former World Series champion will be […]

The Dallas Cowboys moved to 2-2 on the season when they took down the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. While a trade for embattened Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams would certainly help their playoff chances, the Cowboys are choosing to go with the flow. Dallas is not interested in trading for […]

The top-seeded New York Yankees will be facing off against the winner of Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Wild Card series in the ALDS. Before even knowing who they’re going to face, New York wants to make sure they have all their ducks in a row in terms of pitching. After Gerrit Cole starts […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders came out victorious in Week 4, not all is well in Sin City. With Davante Adams requesting a trade, Las Vegas could soon see a massive offensive shakeup. If/when he is dealt, whoever is playing quarterback for the Raiders will be in for a shock. But for now, Gardner Minshew […]

Coming off of their playoff run, the Houston Texans made a major investment on offense2 by trading for Stefon Diggs. However, Diggs wasn’t the only receiver in the trade market Houston had eyes on. The Texans nearly traded for then Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen. Trade conversations between both sides reportedly got, “very close,” […]