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While Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn won’t have Terry McLaurin on offense, the defense will also be minus a key player as he takes control of play calls. The NFL made its final decision on Daron Payne’s one-game suspension, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. #Commanders DT Daron Payne’s suspension is […]

It’s bad injury news for the New York Jets, while the New England Patriots may be wondering if they did the right thing at the trade deadline. These division rivals have a Week 11 Thursday Night Football clash, and here are the bold predictions. The Jets enter with a record of 2-7, having won two […]

There was talk about the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense having trouble with the Steelers before Sunday’s game. But the Chargers did fine, and even had a player set a record. However, a bonkers Justin Herbert stat shows just how helpless the Chargers’ offensive line really is. Here are the incriminating numbers, according to a post […]

The Indianapolis Colts are flying high with Daniel Jones in the captain’s chair. Ditto for the New England Patriots. But there’s simply too much love being shown. So, stop gawking at the records because the Patriots, Colts, and Broncos have fatal flaws. It’s not a good idea to base an opinion mainly on a team’s […]

Excuses seem to be the only thing left for the Washington Commanders as they have fallen out of the NFC playoff picture. And in the short term, they lost a key defensive player to suspension. Further making things worse, Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin will not return to the lineup for Week 11. The expected decision […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t at full strength against the Texans. But they still built a big lead before blowing it. And the late collapse in the loss to the Texans shows why Trevor Lawrence is not the guy to be the long-term answer at quarterback. Davis Mills scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with […]

It seems like New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is tired of the media and its criticism of the offense — even though injuries have played a role. As for fantasy managers, too bad. Glenn apparently holds no sympathy for them after Sunday’s win. The Jets returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns […]

With Brian Daboll barely out of the New York Giants’ door, a move some saw coming, there’s one coach the team must avoid at all costs because he would ruin Jaxson Dart. The team must not hand the reins over to Bill Belichick, who is currently the head coach at the University of North Carolina. […]

The questions for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came early in the week as they prepared to face the high-flying New England Patriots. And they were answered negatively. The Buccaneers ruled out three key players for their Week 10 game, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “The #Bucs have ruled out RB Bucky […]

Keep in mind that things change over the course of even a few days in fantasy football, including the defense and special teams units. And there are some teams to avoid. But here are the last-minute streaming options for NFL Week 10 in 2025. The main target is the Detroit Lions. That’s especially true if […]

It turned out that the trade deadline was a rousing success for the Indianapolis Colts. Their new acquisition, Sauce Gardner, is playing loose and free. But here is when the Colts first called the Jets, pushing for a Gardner trade. It came well before the NFL Trade Deadline, according to ESPN. “Three weeks before deadline […]

It was the ugly of uglies for the Denver Broncos, and the fans rained down the boos. However, running back J.K. Dobbins agreed with the mad fans for their booing, according to ESPN. “I mean, they should [boo]. They should,” Dobbins said. “We’re not very good at times. They should be mad because we have […]

It was a trade that Indianapolis Colts new star Sauce Gardner didn’t see coming, and it shook up the NFL world. And just how excited was Alec Pierce to reunite with Gardner? Gardner explained the reaction, according to a post on X by Noah Compton. “#Colts CB Sauce Gardner on reuniting with college teammate WR […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers deal with injury concerns, they also must face what they failed to do before the 2025 NFL trade deadline. And here is the biggest mistake they made. For the sake of argument, let’s assume the Steelers have Super Bowl aspirations. Maybe they don’t. But standing pat with their current offensive makeup […]

The Buffalo Bills have a division game to prepare for, and they didn’t get any reinforcements by way of trade. And here is the Bills’ biggest mistake at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. Let’s be clear. The Bills are still an elite team in the AFC. Whoever makes it to the Super Bowl will have […]

While the Arizona Cardinals have seen their quarterback situation change dramatically, the Seahawks have added to their arsenal. And here are the bold predictions for the Cardinals and Seahawks’ Week 10 clash. It’s an important NFC West division showdown with the Seahawks entering with a record of 6-2. The Cardinals are 3-5, having ended a […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a big impact news-wise at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline, even if some folks thought they were out of their minds. But here is why the Cowboys’ decision to trade for Quinnen Williams was a rousing success. It’s surprising to hear nearly all of the so-called NFL experts whiff on this […]

Tragedy found the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday with the passing of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. It brought back a tough memory of the last conversation for Mike Zimmer. And here are the tragic details of Kneeland’s passing, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. A statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety […]

The Washington Commanders, coming off an embarrassing loss, are also dealing with terrible injury news. But they’re hoping to get back on track, promoting a former first-round pick to their 53-man roster, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “The #Commanders are signing WR Treylon Burks to their 53-man roster after originally signing […]

There are some interesting calls for fantasy football managers at running back, and the same goes for quarterbacks. But for those leagues still using kickers, here are the rankings for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. One of the best weapons in the league, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey, won’t be available this week because […]

If the New York Jets handle the 2026 NFL draft correctly, they’re going to put together quite a team. And then they may not miss Sauce Gardner so much. But here is the player the Jets should be tanking for after the blockbuster trade deadline moves. The biggest part of this equation is “if.” Can […]

While New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn tried to figure out who his quarterback should be, the team traded its best defensive player. And cornerback Sauce Gardner said he was stunned by the deal that sent him to the Colts, according to a post on X by Rich Cimini. “Sauce Gardner was stunned by […]

If your fantasy football needs are a good wide receiver or perhaps a tight end, check those stories out. But if you need defense and special teams help, here are the rankings for Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Once again, there is a big dog at the top of the defensive rankings. And […]

All Dallas Cowboys eyes were on the owner’s suite for Monday Night Football, which ended with an embarrassing loss. And here’s what Stephen A. Smith said about watching the game with Jerry Jones, according to a post on X by First Take. “Jerry wanted me to come sit next to him,” Smith said. “That was […]

The Dallas Cowboys may not be finished wheeling and dealing, even after the embarrassing loss to the Cardinals. Owner Jerry Jones said he still wants to win this year, according to a post on X by Clarence Hill Jr. “Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he wants to win now: “I have a natural urgency […]

The Washington Commanders are headed for a 2026 outlook on the heels of an injury, where Dan Quinn accepted blame. Making matters worse, Frankie Luvu got slapped with punishment over an illegal move against the Seahawks. Luvu has been suspended for one game, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “The NFL has […]

The Green Bay Packers are trying to recover from a bad loss, and they also received terrible injury news. But on the positive side, receiver Matthew Golden is listed as day to day by head coach Matt LaFleur, according to a post on X by Rob Demovsky. “LaFleur added that Golden is considered day to […]

The Washington Commanders kept getting bad news Monday, and they couldn’t escape the shadow of a humiliating loss. And here are the reasons why the Commanders need to have an NFL Trade Deadline fire sale after Jayden Daniels’ injury. The Commanders stand at 3-6 and are hopelessly buried in the NFC. Only the Giants and […]

It’s time to shine for Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III, who will make his NFL debut on Monday Night Football against the Cowboys. Nolen was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Monday. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Nolen went down with a calf injury before […]

What a mess the Cincinnati Bengals have become as they try to trade their best defensive player from a defense that is already pathetic. And head coach Zac Taylor answered questions about a possible coaching change with Al Golden, according to a post on X by Paul Dehner, Jr. “Zac Taylor says no staff changes […]

Things didn’t go well for several players on Sunday, as injuries hit hard, particularly for Jayden Daniels. Also, Tucker Kraft’s season is over. Here is the Week 9 NFL injury roundup, which includes Daniels, Kraft, and more. We’ll start with the unwelcome news in Washington, as it appears the Commanders lost three players to potential […]

Not only did the Washington Commanders look helpless against Sam Darnold, but they also lost their franchise quarterback to a gruesome elbow injury. And here are the Commanders most to blame for the embarrassing loss to the Seahawks. Darnold fired four first-half touchdown passes as the Seahawks laughed their way to a 38-14 win over […]

It was a rough afternoon for the Green Bay Packers, who didn’t get it done defensively and had plenty of blame to share. The Packers certainly have talent, but they are officially on fraud watch after blowing a home game against the Panthers. Carolina strolled into Lambeau Field and the Panthers danced out with a […]

The Buffalo Bills will have their hands full with the Chiefs, especially because of the injury situation. And the Bills have ruled out three key players for the AFC showdown, according to a post on X by the Buffalo Bills. “DT DaQuan Jones, WR Joshua Palmer, and LB Shaq Thompson have been ruled out for […]

There are some tough fantasy football choices at the tight end position, but here is the full list. However, if you need a last-minute streaming option for NFL Week 9 at the tight end position, you’re in the right place. And we’ll start our journey in the Big Apple. There are several reasons why this […]

The Seattle Seahawks have pressing concerns, like injuries to Cooper Kupp, and also whether they will make a trade. However, defensive end Leonard Williams found the need to break his silence on the leprechaun suit after losing a bet on the USC-Notre Dame game. The wild entrance was brought to light by a post on […]

After fantasy football managers have sifted through the waiver wire, they can take a look at the full list of defensive choices. But if you need a last-minute streaming option for defense and special teams in NFL Week 9, this is the place to be. And for our first stop, we will look at the […]

The Seattle Seahawks have some important injuries heading into their Sunday Night Football game. Included in the mix, they’ve learned that Cooper Kupp is dealing with an injury ahead of the Commanders clash, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. Seattle has won five of its last six games, with a three-point loss […]

The New England Patriots could be shorthanded this week, and that would make their game against the Falcons tougher. But a playoff berth is likely, and here are two last-minute trades the Patriots must make before the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. Riding a five-game winning streak, the Patriots have that look. And a key trade […]