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Perhaps it’s a little like the aging Aaron Rodgers for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But when Darius Slay wound up as a healthy scratch for the Bills game, the handwriting was on the wall. And on Tuesday, the Steelers decided to part ways with Slay amid the AFC North playoff race, according to a post on […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ top receiver will try to bounce back from a dud, while the Atlanta Falcons are hoping to get their best receiver back on the field. And here are bold predictions for the Week 14 clash between the Seahawks and Falcons. Seattle enters with a record of 9-3 as they chase the Bears […]

While the Washington Commanders deal with another tough loss, the Vikings are hopeful for the return of the struggling J.J. McCarthy. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ Week 14 clash with the Vikings. The Commanders (3-9) will visit the Vikings, who enter with a nearly equal bad record of 4-8. Both teams […]

While the New York Giants muddled through a lifeless loss to the Patriots, Eli Manning and others had fun at the kick whiff. But what exactly happened on that Younghoe Koo botched effort? Allow him to explain, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “Yes, we were all Jaxson Dart. In fairness to […]

Of course, when you are chasing the fantasy football playoffs, you need a good running back. And try to spend time making sure you start the right guy at the quarterback position. But for those arcane leagues that still use kickers, here are the rankings for Week 14. It hasn’t been the best strategy to […]

It’s playoff time for some fantasy football leagues, so check out our wide receiver rankings. Also, don’t forget to spend time making a good decision for the tight end position. And here are our Week 14 defense and special teams rankings. Where is the best place to start? How about a place with temperatures expected […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off an impressive victory last week, leading to head coach Ben Johnson going shirtless. And from a rival team, Packers’ defensive back Xavier McKinney credited Johnson for transforming the Bears’ offense. McKinney said the Bears are different, according to a post on X by Ryan Wood. “Xavier McKinney on Bears: “They’re […]

While the Dallas Cowboys come in flying high, at least the Detroit Lions recognize this may be their only path to the playoffs. And here are the fantasy football Week 14 start ‘em and sit ‘em players for the Cowboys clash against the Lions. The Thursday Night Football showdown will feature the Cowboys at 6-5-1 […]

There were special moments for the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, including a milestone accomplishment. But here are the Commanders most to blame for the crushing overtime loss to the Broncos. What matters most is that the Broncos earned the 27-26 win, thanks to a tremendous defensive play by Nik Bonitto. He swatted down […]

It’s not enough that Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is barreling toward a draft-pick-bust season. He felt it necessary to take a swipe at the head coach. And Mike McCoy responded to Ward’s shot about the team’s fourth-down decision in the loss to the Jaguars, according to a post on X by Terry McCormick. “Mike […]

Two young NFL stars have shone brightly this season, including Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Another standout has been Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. And those two players are in the lead as the NFL first released the Pro Bowl vote-getters for the 2025 season. It’s a strong lead for Maye at the top, according to […]

If you listen to people who get paid a lot of money, Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears are a legitimate Super Bowl threat. Also, the Denver Broncos seem to qualify. And while there is nothing inherently wrong with those takes, the NFL should stand for the National Fluid League. Just wait. It will change. Think about […]

It turned out to be quite a day for the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young, who led his team to a stunning upset. And it changed the running back room, as Rico Dowdle fantasy managers won’t love Dave Canales’ review of Chuba Hubbard. The Carolina Panthers forced three Matthew Stafford turnovers and beat the Los […]

While the New England Patriots wonder when they will get a key offensive lineman back, the New York Giants received positive news about their rookie quarterback. And here are bold predictions for these teams’ Week 13 Monday Night Football clash. The Patriots (10-2) stand strong as one of the AFC’s best teams. Meanwhile, the Giants […]

Coming off a big win, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer made a big boast. And Dak Prescott ranked the win highly. All of it made owner Jerry Jones happy, and here is why he is comparing Schottenheimer to George Pickens. It’s kind of funny in one way because Jones kept patting himself on the back […]

After a convincing Thanksgiving Day win, the Dallas Cowboys see their schedule melt into creampuff land. The Cowboys are the team nobody wants to play, and they can make some noise in the NFC playoffs. This isn’t table-talk fodder. The Cowboys are the real deal, folks. Dallas improved to 6-5-1 with a 31-28 victory over […]

It couldn’t have gone much worse for the Baltimore Ravens against the Bengals. And players are even calling for changes. Furthermore, it’s time to put the Ravens on fraud watch after the five-turnover disaster versus the Bengals. A five-game winning streak came to a crushing halt for the Ravens, who fell to 32-14. Joe Burrow […]

The Denver Broncos should get a key player back this week. However, the Washington  Commanders might also get a star back. And here are the bold predictions for their week 13 Sunday Night Football clash. The Broncos are flying high with a record of 9-2 and Super Bowl aspirations. Meanwhile, the Commanders are suffering through […]

Things have gone south for the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense, including Ladd McConkey. And they’ve been missing rookie running back Omarion Hampton. However, the Chargers made a massive injury move with Hampton ahead of Week 13, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “#Chargers are opening the activation window for Omarion Hampton, per […]

Injuries are playing a huge role for the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare for the Cowboys. One player who will likely miss the game is tackle Trey Smith. And here are the Chiefs’ bold predictions for the Thanksgiving Day clash with the Cowboys. The Chiefs are 6-5, coming off a big come-from-behind win over […]

There was plenty of blame for the Carolina Panthers in their loss to the 49ers. At the head of the list was Bryce Young. And the Monday Night Football disaster was the beginning of the end of the Young era. Remember when Young first came into the league, and the picture of him standing near […]

The Carolina Panthers didn’t respond well to the loss against the 49ers, and Bryce Young had a terrible play early in the contest. What in the world was Young thinking on the unfathomable interception? Young took the high road, according to a post on X by Joe Person. “You can’t put the ball up there […]

It’s close to playoff time for fantasy football managers, so check out our QB rankings. Also, look at the running back mix. And not to be overlooked, here are our fantasy football defense and special teams rankings for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. There are some big dogs this week. So if you’re […]

It turned into an ugly moment for the San Francisco 49ers when Tre’von Moehrig of the Panthers took a low blow at Jauan Jennings. And the 49ers’ receiver did not stutter about Moehrig’s “childish” cheap shot to his nuts. It wasn’t NFL-acceptable behavior. And Jennings said his response was warranted, according to ESPN. “I was […]

On Monday, Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll went on a firing spree. Included in the mix, he put his offensive coordinator out the door. And defensive end Maxx Crosby got brutally honest about the firing of Chip Kelly, according to a post on X by ProFootballTalk. “Raiders DE Maxx Crosby addresses the firing of […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a short week with a big game coming up. And their receiver, who has exceeded all expectations, joined a teammate in missing practice Monday. George Pickens and KaVontae Turpin sat out the day after the Cowboys edged the Eagles on a last-second field goal. Pickens is coming off a monster game, […]

All is not roses with the Dallas Cowboys as CeeDee Lamb has drop issues. Also, Dak Prescott will likely be without a key protector for Thursday’s game. But here are the bold predictions for the Cowboys’ must-win Thanksgiving tilt against the Chiefs. The Cowboys (5-5-1) will play the 4:30 p.m. (EST) game against the Chiefs (6-5). […]

The Washington Commanders are still trying to get Jayden Daniels back on the field, but his injury is still causing issues. And in other injury news, the Commanders made a move with wide receiver Noah Brown before their clash against the Broncos. Surprisingly, it’s a positive report, according to a post on X by the […]

Perhaps Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni wants to move on from the meltdown, but the fans aren’t ready. And here is the Eagles’ panic meter after the latest offensive collapse against the Cowboys. The Eagles completely blew a 21-0 lead on the road against the Cowboys. They lost 24-21 and wasted a chance to […]

As the Washington Commanders try to slog through their disaster season, complications have arisen for Jayden Daniels’ injury. The quarterback will return to practice in Week 13, but there’s a catch, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was evaluated coming out of Washington’s bye, and sources say this […]

It was comical to see interim head coach Mike Kafka fire another coach. And New York Giants standout Dexter Lawrence got caught in the mix. Kafka revealed that Lawrence was crying over the injury that kept him off the field, according to a post on X by Giants videos. “He was the guy who was […]

The Indianapolis Colts have to gauge the panic meter after their collapse against the Chiefs, even though the team got a key defensive player back on the field for the game. But here are the Colts most to blame for the late-game meltdown against the Chiefs. Two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 352 […]

It’s not rocket science to see that Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has made a big difference. And Dak Prescott wants him to stick around. Furthermore, the result of the Pickens trade could eventually bring the 2026 Super Bowl to the Cowboys and end Mike Tomlin’s coaching tenure with the Steelers. Pickens shredded the Eagles’ […]

Looking for help at the quarterback position for fantasy football? How about a little start-sit running back advice? Or maybe you can’t decide on a kicker? Here are last-minute fantasy streaming options for kickers in NFL Week 12. One of the better looks could come from the Eagles-Cowboys game. And it’s not the kicker you […]

As the Indianapolis Colts prepared for their showdown against the Chiefs, quarterback Daniel Jones popped up on the injury report. And here’s the latest Jones update for the Week 12 clash. It is good news, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. “Previously termed a calf injury, now fibula. Either way, #Colts QB […]

Time is ticking toward the 2026 NFL Draft, with mocks already in the works. And draft experts are speculating about whether current NFL quarterbacks will see a replacement headed their way. However, which quarterback does ESPN have atop its draft rankings? There has been a lot of talk about Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty […]

There’s good news on the injury front as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may get Chris Godwin back, along with standout running back Bucky Irving. And here are the bold predictions for their Week 12 Sunday Night Football clash with the Rams. The Buccaneers enter with a record of 6-4, coming off a tough loss to […]

Whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a legitimate playoff threat remains to be seen, but they could certainly open eyes if they beat the Rams in Week 12. And they got good news with the latest injury report, suggesting Chris Godwin’s return is on the horizon, according to a post on X by Rick Stroud. […]

While the Chicago Bears prepare for a key game against the Steelers, the Packers are doing likewise as they meet the Vikings. But in a look ahead, the Bears and Packers showdown in Week 14 has received the flex treatment, booting the Bengals game against the Bills. The move was announced on an X post […]