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The Buffalo Bills improved to 3-0 on the 2024-25 season following their dominant Week 3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. If there was any reason to doubt the Bills before their appearance on Monday Night Football, then it vanished in a hurry. The Bills are the NFL’s most dangerous team. It was a walk in […]

As the New York Knicks gear up for the 2024-25 NBA season, Josh Hart is spending time with some of his fellow athletes in the Big Apple. Hart got a chance to catch up with some of the New York Yankees players ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 29-year-old wing also […]

The Detroit Lions defense has taken a major hit on the injury report. Defensive end Marcus Davenport and linebacker Derrick Barnes are being placed on injured reserve, per Aaron Wilson on X, formerly Twitter. The Lions have also signed wide receiver Tim Patrick to active roster, and Morice Norris to the practice squad. Davenport will […]

Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables shared a dispiriting injury update on one of their key defensive players. Senior cornerback Kendel Dolby, who was carted off in the team’s Week 4 loss to Tennessee, has suffered a dislocated ankle. The injury will reportedly require surgery, per Dan Morrison of On3 Sports. “Lost some guys early […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have found their franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold. Legendary head coach Bill Belichick thinks so. He expressed that on The Pat McAfee Show, while also taking a shot at the New York Jets on Monday, per Ari Meirov on X, formerly Twitter. “Everybody has liked Darnold,” Belichick said. “Except the Jets.” […]

The Philadelphia Eagles overcame injuries and more questionable decision-making to win a 15-12 slugfest against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni took heavy criticism from fans after the performance, and he realizes there are still a lot of the same mistakes being made. “This is not sustainable,” Sirianni said, […]

The Dallas Cowboys fell just shy of an amazing comeback in their 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. A slow start, followed by a series of miscues and failure to adjust on both sides of the football, led to episodes of issues on the Cowboys’ sideline. Among them were star edge rushers […]

The Atlanta Falcons have fallen to 1-2 on the 2024-25 NFL season thanks in large part to the Kansas City Chiefs defense and a huge no-call on Sunday Night Football. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacted to the controversial ending, which led to a 22-17 win for the undefeated Chiefs. On a night where the […]

The SEC is one of the nation’s most alluring conferences, and has been for quite some time. It’s supposed to bring an electrifying atmosphere to each stadium that heavily impacts the opposing team. That said, legendary SEC coach Nick Saban believes Vanderbilt football is not in that category, via the Pat McAfee show. “The only […]

It appears that Florida football could be making a significant change soon. Head coach Billy Napier has the Gators sitting at 1-2, on pace for their third consecutive losing season. Rumors have circulated recently about potential coaching replacements for Napier, and a recent development suggests that a plan is in place for the program. The […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have embarked on a pivotal season. At 2-0, they are looking to keep themselves on a winning path, and everyone on the team has their method of staying focused. Whether or not that goes as far as superstition, pre-game or post-game rituals, defensive star Joey Bosa dropped another fun fact about […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are firing on all cylinders to start this 2024-25 season. They continue to prove their critics wrong, dating back to their 2023 Wild Card blowout win over the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2024, the Buccaneers are 2-0 and have the No. 4 scoring offense in the NFL with 28.5 point per game. […]

The New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots 24-3 on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Head coach Robert Saleh’s squad came to play after splitting their first two games of the 2024-25 regular season. The bitter rivalry between the Jets and Patriots goes back decades, which was more than enough to energize the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are not a perfect storm thus far in 2024. Their embarrassing Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons provided the clear evidence. After starting 8-0 in each of the previous two seasons, the Eagles have an array of issues, just as they did in their historic collapse following Week 10 a year […]

The Chicago Bears continue to leave no stone unturned with securing talent for their franchise quarterback. Caleb Williams has struggled to get himself going this season, but there is still immense faith from the Bears organization that he’s the guy. They made it clearer this week on how much they truly value their No. 1 […]

LSU football’s defensive struggles continued in their Week 3 shootout match with South Carolina. Head coach Brian Kelly’s defense surrendered 398 total yards in the Tigers’ 36-33 victory, making it their third consecutive game giving up 20 or more points. They host UCLA in Week 4, and Kelly promises to put the struggles to bed. […]

The Carolina Panthers stunned the NFL community this week with the news that they would be benching 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. The Panthers, at least for the time being, will roll with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. They have a Week 3 date with the Las Vegas Raiders, where the trade speculation on […]

One of Florida football’s top offensive weapons will be sidelined in Week 4. Star wide receiver Eugene Wilson won’t play in the Gators’ matchup with Mississippi State on Saturday, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports. It will be his second consecutive missed game due to a lower-body injury suffered in practice before […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has started right where he left off in his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. The Texans (2-0) are playing great football on both sides, and Stroud has thrown for 494 yards in two games with zero interceptions. During Week 2’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears, the 22-year-old quarterback […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has started off the 2024-25 NFL season in a sophomore slump. In a smattering of upsets around the league in Week 2, the Lions couldn’t do much to stop the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they failed to be the strong offense that they were in their Week 1 victory. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are set to square off in Week 3. The Steelers defense has ruthlessly held opposing offenses to eight points per game through two weeks of the 2024-25 regular season, while the Chargers surprisingly lead them with 6.5. Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen addressed how he and his defense plan […]

The NFL released a stat correction from the Week 2 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals. Chiefs linebacker Chris Jones recorded two QB hits last week, with one of them being initially recorded as a “half-sack,” but the correction has unfortunately taken that away from Jones in the box score. Instead, teammate […]

Indiana football is looking like a legitimate Big Ten contender, following a 42-13 victory over new conference rival UCLA. The Indiana program is cruising thus far with its first 3-0 start since 2022, and head coach Curt Cignetti is feeling the confidence ahead of their Week 4 matchup against Charlotte. The Hoosiers recorded 430 total […]

The San Francisco 49ers are riding a wave of adversity to kick off the 2024-25 season. Deebo Samuel’s Week 2 injury is the latest blemish on San Francisco’s roster. The sixth-year wideout will miss a couple of weeks with a calf injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is now forced to adjust while the Niners wait […]

Aaron Rodgers is beginning to feel his NFL longevity. The 40-year-old quarterback earned his first official win as the New York Jets’ starter in Week 2, and as he takes a look around, he’s realizing how incredible it is having teammates that quite literally grew up watching him win four league MVPs and a Super […]

There hasn’t been much in the way of Georgia football this season, despite only what has transpired off the field. Reckless driving has become a serious issue for the program, and head coach Kirby Smart has taken some time to acknowledge it. Sophomore cornerback Daniel Harris was arrested on September 13 for reckless driving and […]

There’s a new kicker in the Big Apple. In the wake of Graham Gano’s injury update, the New York Giants have made a crucial addition to their special teams unit. Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that the Giants signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster from the Detroit Lions practice squad, per his […]

Lane Kiffin is coaching exactly where he is supposed to be. At least that’s what Rece Davis believes. Kiffin has been the head coach of Ole Miss football since 2020, and has led them to a 37-15 record in that span. But there is some recent speculation that suggests he could be in line to […]

Texas football has been successful running Steve Sarkisian’s offense this season. Redshirt freshman Arch Manning was proof of that in the Longhorns’ 56-7 dominance over UTSA on Saturday, and there could be room for more in the coming weeks with Quinn Ewers’ injury. So much, that his odds to win the 2024-25 Heisman trophy have […]

New York Giants could use some help on special teams amid kicker Graham Gano’s latest injury. The Giants lost to the Washington Commanders in a tight 21-18 NFC East melee in Week 2. Gano was injured on the opening kickoff, which left punter Jamie Gillan as the only remaining option on the active roster. Gano […]

The Tennessee Titans fell to the New York Jets in a 24-17 heartbreaker in Week 2. Head coach Brian Callahan is now 0-2 in his first season with the Titans. Despite the loss, the team exited with an encouraging update to one of their primary backfield members, Tyjae Spears. Spears hurt his ankle during Sunday’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot to celebrate thus far in the 2024-25 season. While an injury to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson put fans on edge after the game, the Vikings sit pretty at 2-0 in the NFC North after a huge upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. They are first […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals as time expired in Week 2 thanks to a game-winning kick from Harrison Butker. Similar to their previous duels, the Chiefs victory came with a fair share of controversy. And once again, the game was decided by a late field goal, with Butker delivering the goods on […]

The Chicago Cubs received some fortunate news on Cody Bellinger this weekend. The 28-year-old outfielder is fully expected to remain with the Cubs instead of opting out of his contract. Bellinger is in the first year of a three-year, $80 million contract, and he will make $27.5 million next year, per Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is making good progress on his road to return from an MCL sprain, although he was officially ruled out for Week 2 vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Packers are hoping to pick up the pieces from their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo, […]

The New Orleans Saints are on the road for Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, as they are set for a big NFC matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been dealing with a hamstring issue that has made his status for this game murky, and it sounds like it is […]

While quarterback Jordan Love’s status for the Green Bay Packers Week 2 contest against the Indianapolis Colts is not looking good, the team received encouraging news on another one of their star players for Week 3. Star wide receiver Jayden Reed is expected to play on Sunday. Via Ian Rapoport: “Packers WR Jayden Reed, listed […]

Portland State and South Dakota football did not appear on Saturday’s exciting slate of Week 3 games due to a whooping cough outbreak. After the illness spread on Thursday amongst the Vikings players, the two teams jointly decided to not play on Saturday. Kickoff was scheduled for 4 PM ET at Hillsboro Stadium in Portland, […]

The Green Bay Packers are dealing with huge adversity to begin the 2024-25 NFL season. They fell just a few points shy of their first victory in Week 1, and then their newly-paid franchise quarterback goes down with an injury in the closing stages of the game. Not ideal. Jordan Love is officially listed as […]