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Justin Simmons isn’t feeling bitterness toward his old team, and Kirk Cousins seems to be fine despite an injury scare. And before the Falcons face Bo Nix and the Broncos, safety Jessie Bates had a hilarious remark. Bates poked fun at the amount of time Nix played college football, according to a post on X […]

General manager Joe Schoen has talked about the possible benching of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Head coach Brian Daboll made hints in that direction as well. But Dianna Russini said Jones’ starting job may be safe. Russini made the comments on The Dan LeBatard Show. “At this point from what I’ve been hearing […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins may not have one of his weapons Sunday. And the Falcons hope kicker Younghoe Koo can break out of a slump. But safety Justin Simmons is excited about the battle against the Broncos, as he revealed with an honest admission. Simmons said revenge isn’t on his mind against his former […]

The backup quarterback is hurt, too, for the Dallas Cowboys. And even the Deion Sanders rumors can’t find wings. But at least shutting down of star cornerback DaRon Bland for Week 11 has a silver lining. Blank won’t make his debut against the Texans on Monday Night Football, but it’s not all bad news, according […]

As the Miami Dolphins try to battle through a tough season, they’ve got a concussion-prone quarterback. Also, they may lose another stud defender in the offseason. And the Dolphins also have a reason why Tyreek Hill’s numbers are down — and it’s not his injury, according to a post on X by Barry Jackson. “Dolphins […]

It’s getting down to the nitty gritty as the fantasy football playoff chase hits high gear. Don’t make a mistake at the quarterback position. Look here first. And do the same for running back. But if you need help on the other side of the ball, here are the fantasy football defense rankings for Week […]

With a Washington Commanders Week 11 game scheduled against the Philadelphia Eagles, first place in the NFC East will be on the line. Ahead of the Commamders-Eagles game — where Brian Robinson Jr. will be available for Washington — we’ll be making our Commanders Week 11 predictions. Washington enters the game with a record of […]

A long season is getting longer for Caleb Williams, with rumors flying about his teammates turning on him. Also, he has a very tough matchup this week against the Packers. But the rumors that players wanted Williams to get benched got an eye-opening twist. Reports surfaced that backup quarterback Tyson Bagent’s dad may have been behind […]

In the wacky world that is Deion Sanders, you get things like this: Adam Schefter talking about Sanders going in tandem with his son, Shedeur, to an NFL team. And you have Sanders talking about behind-the-scenes hijinks to get his son, and Travis Hunter, to the team Sanders prefers. If you’re finished shaking your head, […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn noted the thing that hurt about Sunday’s Week 10 loss to the Steelers, and Mike Tomlin reminded the Commanders what they don’t yet have in Jayden Daniels. And here are the Commanders most to blame for the Week 10 loss to the Steelers, including Zach Ertz. A plainly obvious […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski will ride with Jameis Winston while fans pine over the improved play of former QB Baker Mayfield. But Stefanski has other fish to fry thanks to a “business decision” by Jedrick Wills that led to a benching. The struggling Browns enter Week 11 with a record of 2-7, going […]

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 […]