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Mike McCarthy wrestles with the lesser-of-two-bad-choices quarterback situation and the legend of Deion Sanders grows. Meanwhile, an ESPN personality revealed how Jerry Jones undermines McCarthy’s leadership of the Dallas Cowboys. Marcus Spears spoke about the culture in Dallas, according to a post on X by NFL of ESPN. “@mspears96 discussed the Cowboys’ culture amidst Micah […]

Life is good these days for the Buffalo Bills. They ended some negative streaks, and Josh Allen is getting a little MVP love. Also, the Bills announced an injury move regarding Matt Milano, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Bills are opening the practice window for LB Matt Milano.” The Bills are […]

What does it take to become an NFL head coach? With the Indianapolis Colts, it takes a guy who keeps Anthony Richardson hunting for playing time while ancient mariner Joe Flacco rolls right along despite four turnovers. Guess he’s not as bad as Jared Goff in that regard, right? But Colts head coach Shane Steichen […]

Dan Orlovsky said the Chicago Bears are broken, and Matt Eberflus is taking heat from many directions. So let’s sit back, relax, and let former head coach Bill Belichick drop a truth bomb about where the blame lies for the Bears’ failures. Come on, join the fun with the Pat McAfee Show as Belichick, whose […]

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs got good news on the injury front while Cowboys’ standout Dak Prescott is mulling over the potential for surgery. Those items are part of the NFL Week 10 injury roundup that leads with standout tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Sam LaPorta. Kincaid suffered a knee injury during the Buffalo Bills’ dominant […]

After an ugly loss to the lowly Patriots, Chicago Bears fans called for the head of coach Matt Eberflus. Plus, the Bears’ offensive line is in injury disarray. And here are the Bears most to blame for the loss to the Patriots. The Bears managed only three points, 120 yards passing, and 73 yards rushing […]

With George Pickens turning in a highlight-reel touchdown catch, and later playing mortal combat with defenders, the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame Jayden Daniels and the Commanders. And Mike Tomlin had a perfect response to comparisons between Daniels and Ravens’ star Lamar Jackson. The Steelers’ head coach tamped down those burning embers down quickly, according to a […]

Head coach Matt Eberflus apparently wants to blame the offensive coordinator, and Mike Greenberg thinks the Bears may be ruining Caleb Williams. And maybe there’s evidence of that as Williams admitted key plays “didn’t click in his head” during a Week 10 loss to the Patriots. Williams said it starts with himself, according to a […]

Talk surfaced before the game whether Anthony Richardson should return as the starter for the Indianapolis Colts. And Joe Flacco’s early pick-six brought more noise. But head coach Shane Steichen said Flacco won’t be benched despite his four-turnover game against the Bills, according to a post on X by James Boyd. “#Colts HC Shane Steichen […]

Things aren’t very easy for Baker Mayfield without one of his best protectors, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting better play on the defensive line. And on a side note, Tom the GOAT praised Todd Bowlkes with his “blow up your battleship” line. Brady said Bowles comes in hard and heavy as a defensive […]

Chicago Bears fans can dream about Ben Johnson if they want, and they can be upset about D.J. Moore. But the offensive line situation is getting dicey as Caleb Williams saw his protection take yet another hit versus the Patriots. Offensive lineman Teven Jenkins hurt his ankle, according to a post on X by Brad […]

Even the referees had a little fun during the Germany game, but the Carolina Panthers got bad news with Miles Sanders’ injury. However, head coach Dave Canales had a two-word reaction to Chuba Hubbard’s career game after signing $33 million contract extension. Canales didn’t get a feeling of surprise from the performance, according to a […]

Nick Bosa found his wallet a little lighter, and Christian McCaffrey broke his silence about sitting out to this point in the season. However, with a San Francisco Week 10 game scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, many NFL folks wonder which team will tilt their season in a positive direction. Ahead of the 49ers-Buccaneers […]

Dallas Cowboys star receiver CeeDee Lamb said he’s feeling good despite his injury, and head coach Mike McCarthy picked a starting quarterback to replace Dak Prescott. But the Cowboys have a plethora of injuries, which were updated Thursday by The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and DE Micah Parsons (ankle) were limited again […]

When the Kansas City Chiefs reeled in DeAndre Hopkins, it didn’t take long for the NFL to notice what it could mean for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. And Hopkins didn’t waste time poking fun at his former team. But at the end of the day on Tuesday, it became clear the Chiefs won […]

It’s not a fun NFL world for the Indianapolis Colts these days. Veteran center Ryan Kelly took a visit to the IR, Shane Steichen decided Joe Flacco is still that dude, and Michael Pittman Jr. couldn’t make it to practice again because of injury. The latter came via posts on X by Chris Brown and […]

Fantasy football season enters the important stages as managers shuffle their lineups for Week 10. If you need help at the wide receiver position, check here. As for quarterbacks, the answers can be found here. But if you want to gauge how team defenses will perform, look at the ClutchPoints rankings at the end of […]

While the Chicago Bears fans pine away for Ben Johnson to become their next head coach, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and his star receiver are having chemistry issues on the field. But amid calls for the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus, a revelation about his contract came to light. It appears Eberflus has a […]

What looked like a long season for the Los Angeles Rams seems to have turned the corner. And they finally got a late-round draft pick for a benched player. But just a half-game out of first place in the NFC West, the Rams and QB Matthew Stafford loved the latest pair of offensive linemen injury […]

Despite playing without Brian Robinson Jr., the Washington Commanders earned a win Sunday over the Giants. They are also gaining respect from players around the league. But the win over the Giants in Week 9 doesn’t prove they will win the NFC East. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ standout rookie made plays and got a […]

Maybe Bryce Young can still get things turned around for the Carolina Panthers. But the question is whether he will have Adam Thielen to help him do it. If the Panthers deal the veteran wide receiver, here is the best destination ahead of the trade deadline. Despite their exciting win Sunday over the Saints, the […]

Perhaps Saquon Barkley’s backward hurdle is the best of all time, but the Philadelphia Eagles head coach isn’t in danger of getting that kind of praise for his decisions. And the Eagles’ win over the Jaguars doesn’t prove they will win the NFC East because Nick Sirianni needs to reel in the madness. Sirianni’s crazy […]

What will the Cleveland Browns do at the trade deadline? Will they send Za’Darius Smith to another team, or will Jameis Winston’s new role make them stand pat? But the Browns seem set on not trading David Njoku, calling it highly unlikely despite interest, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Sources: Despite […]

Injuries are playing too important of a role for the Houston Texans this season. And head coach DeMeco Ryans is frustrated over a recent loss. Adding to the woes, Ryans gave a murky Nico Collins injury update, according to a post on X by Field Yates. “Asked for an update on WR Nico Collins, who […]

Bryce Young said he’s not frustrated with Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales. And the Panthers aren’t expected to trade Young. But Canales hasn’t named Young as QB1, and he gave a reason for it, according to a post on X by Joe Person. “Dave Canales concedes that gamesmanship — not giving the Giants a […]

Things went south for the New Orleans Saints after a 2-0 start, and eventually head coach Dennis Allen got pushed aside. Now they’re getting trade calls for a key defensive player. And here are two trade offers the Saints must make at the deadline after firing Allen. The 2024 season crumbled to the ground as […]

Anthony Richardson is still getting hammered for his infamous tap out, and his subsequent benching released the trade wolves across the NFL. It seems unlikely the Indianapolis Colts would deal the former first-round pick, but here are the best trade destinations if they shock the NFL and trade him. With the trade deadline a couple […]

After a surprisingly good start to the season, the Denver Broncos got hammered. Bo Nix dropped a truth bomb while Sean Payton said to embrace the misery. And here’s a look at the Broncos most to blame for the Week 9 loss to the Ravens. Lamar Jackson did a number on the Broncos in the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals overcame the benching of one player, and the healthy scratch of another. But they didn’t have problems with quarterback Joe Burrow. And he got 100% real on the Bengals’ high offensive standards, according to a post on X by Caleb Noe. “‘If we don’t score a touchdown on a drive, I’m not […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave suffered a scary injury, and the Week 9 loss may seal the trade fate of Marshon Lattimore. But head coach Dennis Allen made a promise after the setback to the Panthers made his seat hotter, according to posts on X by Garland Gillen and Mike Triplett. Gillen posted: […]

While Lamar Jackson said hello to franchise history, running back Derrick Henry said goodbye to Barry Sanders. But Henry didn’t forget those who made it possible, according to post on X by Jamison Hensley. “Derrick Henry on scoring 13 TDs this season: “I give credit to the guys blocking for me. It makes my job […]

Seattle Seahawks Geno Smith took a hit to his wallet, and wide receiver DK Metcalf had to deal with an injury situation heading into the Week 9 game against the Rams. And late Sunday afternoon, Metcalf got slapped with a tricky injury update, according to a post on X by Bob Condotta. “Mike Macdonald says […]

With former coach Jimmy Johnson feeling the need to throw shade on the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes, and running back Ezekiel Elliott scratched from the trip to Atlanta, the team needed a little good news. The Cowboys got a little bit in the first half against the Falcons as Dak Prescott connected with Rico Dowdle […]

There has been a lot of talk among the Baltimore Ravens about what running back Derrick Henry can accomplish this season. That includes Henry’s yardage total for his first season with the team. But Henry already accomplished career rushing touchdown No. 100, according to a post on X by Kyle Phoenix. “Derrick Henry scored rushing […]

Things have looked up for the Washington Commanders franchise lately, including Doug Williams making a move on the Hall of Fame. And quarterback Jayden Daniels drew a massive compliment from a rival coach. With a Washington Commanders Week 9 game scheduled against the New York Giants, an NFC East rivalry. Ahead of the Commanders-Giants game, […]

Tua Tagovailoa fired off at Miami Dolphins fans about how hard it is to be a quarterback. And head coach Mike McDaniel pretty much wrote off his team into darkness. So the Dolphins are reeling and won’t make the playoffs after the loss to the Cardinals despite Tagovailoa’s injury return. The Dolphins lost a tough […]

Newly acquired Amari Cooper missed practice Wednesday, but the Buffalo Bills are positioning themselves nicely for an early clinching of a playoff berth. With a Buffalo Bills Week 9 game scheduled against the Miami Dolphins, it’s an AFC East rivalry. Ahead of the Bills-Dolphins game, we’ll be making our Bills Week 9 bold predictions. And […]

Still using kickers in fantasy leagues? Why? But if you need help, here’s a ClutchPoints look at Week 9. Now, wide receivers are a different story. Everybody loves wide receivers. And, of course, even fantasy managers need to stop all of the offensive madness. So here are our fantasy football defense rankings for Week 9. […]

It’s already a long season for the Carolina Panthers, and they’ll start Byrce Young at quarterback again this week. One NFL insider thinks Young would be a good fit elsewhere. That already happened with receiver Diontae Johnson, a trade that turned into a gift, according to Michael Lombardi’s comments on the Pat McAfee Show. “Somebody […]