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When the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, many thought Atkinson would reinvigorate the offense. Atkinson’s offensive scheme is a precise, predicated motion-based offense. He wants to play with pace and make three-pointers while moving the ball and empowering his players to make the right reads. However, with the Cavs returning […]

Through three weeks, the Detroit Lions boast a top-10 scoring defense and are in the top ten for defensive pressures. A significant part of that is defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, who’s been a one-man wrecking crew as a pass rusher in 2024. That’s why he’s become an early front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year. […]

When Mason Rudolph came in for the Tennessee Titans at quarterback, fans saw something they hadn’t in a while: scoring. Against the Miami Dolphins, Rudolph threw for 85 yards. Rudolph also completed 9 of 17 passes in relief of Will Levis, who attempted only four passes and threw for 25 yards before Levis suffered a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are leaning on Justin Fields as their starting quarterback while Russell Wilson nurses a calf injury. To this point, the team is 3-1, and Fields appears to be winning over not just the fanbase but also his teammates and coaches. To many, it would be foolhardy for the Steelers to consider benching […]

Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He spoke on it publicly for the first time during the Cavs’ annual media day availability. To Mitchell, it gave him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in a while. “I can come in here now and breathe,” Mitchell said. […]

In their opening-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jarrett Allen was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unsung hero. However, Allen suffered a cracked rib in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series. Allen would miss the following eight games of the playoff run with an injury that became an ongoing point of contention. Fans and even […]

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end, word got out that star point guard Darius Garland was fed up. According to reports, Garland’s representation preferred a trade for him if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract extension with Cleveland this summer. The belief was that Mitchell was holding Garland back and that a change […]

Everyone will expect Donovan Mitchell to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers in this season. Mitchell is arguably a top-ten player in the NBA. So, more often than not, Mitchell will put Cleveland on his back with his scoring prowess. While that’s a pretty straightforward strategy, it isn’t the only thing the Cavs can lean on. That’s […]

Fun fact: no Chicago Bears Bears has thrown for 30+ passing touchdowns and 4000+ passing yards since the forward pass was invented. While that seems like the standard for most quarterbacks lately, it’s surreal that one of the NFL’s oldest franchises has never accomplished such a feat. Bears fans hope Caleb Williams is the first […]

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix had a first half to be forgotten during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Coming off the best start of his young Broncos career against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nix followed it up with just seven of 15 pass attempts for -7 yards through the first two quarters […]

The dust is still settling after the Minnesota Timberwolves chose to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. As it settles, it has left two different outcomes for either fanbase. New York fans are still celebrating since the Knicks have obtained a bonafide star. However, it’s shocked Minnesota fans, considering Towns spent nearly a […]

The Green Bay Packers quarterbacking fraternity is a legendary one, with a tradition of excellence passed down from Bart Starr to Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers. So far, Jordan Love might be the next great Green Bay signal caller. Love has embraced his role with the franchise as he continues to tip his cap to […]

The New York Knicks may explore another trade opportunity after acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks’ recent moves, including the departure of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, suggest the franchise could be shifting its roster dynamics. However, another big move could be coming to New York. According to reports, the Knicks are fielding calls on Mitchell […]

Managing NBA rotations can be difficult and often thankless for a head coach. Whether you play a tight eight-man group or delve deep into your bench, the results matter. Regarding new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, it appears he’s leaving all his cards on the table. Atkinson will lean heavily on superstars like Donovan […]

After coming up short against the Boston Celtics last season, all eyes are on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs had a quiet offseason but were able to keep Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland also signed Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to long-term deals. Finally, the Cavs drafted Jaylon Tyson and named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head […]

Heading into the upcoming NBA season, people are down on the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs have plenty of star power, they share the same conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and defending champion Boston Celtics. But to Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland is being underestimated. In Mitchell’s eyes, Cleveland can hang with […]

Heading into this NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was on many people’s radars. But with the Chiefs heading into Week 3, Kelce has been quiet on the field. Kelce has only been targeted 12 times, catching eight passes for a nice 69 yards. Those numbers are the fewest in any three-game […]

The referees officiating the Thursday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys were less than stellar. One of the more egregious calls came at the expense of Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger. He was flagged for face masking, even though replays showed that Bellinger didn’t grab Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s facemask. […]

One moment, you’re chest-bumping Jason Kelce; the next, you’re clutching your knee in pain. If you saw the clip of a viral Philadelphia Eagles fan, Dunphy, chest-bumping Kelce and wondering if he’s hurt, the answer is yes. Kelce and Dunphy lined up in three-point stances across the stage from each other and met in the […]

After a turbulent start to their 2024 campaign, some think the Tennessee Titans need to move on from Will Levis. The Titans hold a 0-3 record through three games, and Levis has had a significant turnover problem. He has shown some good flashes but has been much more disappointing to start the season. Levis has […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton will be honored by the Portland Trail Blazers throughout the 2024-25 season. The Blazers announced that they will wear a band with Walton’s No. 32 on their jersey for the entirety of the upcoming season. They will also hold a special tribute night to the legend as part of […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this week for his comments on superstar Luka Doncic. In a guest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Cuban said he sees many similarities between Doncic’s game and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. To Cuban, if you saw either Doncic or Jokic on the street, you wouldn’t […]

After their win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen praised his current group of receivers for not caring about stats or touchdowns. Many saw Allen’s words as a commentary about former Bills receiver Stefon Diggs. During the offseason, the Bills traded Diggs to the Houston Texans to answer […]

After a 0-3 start and a 47-10 embarrassment on Monday Night Football, the pressure is on for the Jacksonville Jaguars. There were sky-high expectations entering the season, including owner Shad Khan stating that “winning now” is expected, but the Jaguars are left with more questions than answers. Trevor Lawrence and the offense have been bad. […]

Since the preseason, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been sidelined with a nagging calf injury. It opened a path for Justin Fields to take the reins and lead the Steelers to a 3-0 record. While all signs point to Fields being the Steelers’ permanent quarterback option, Wilson is still waiting for his chance. At […]

The New York Knicks could return to a familiar source if they seek assistance in the post-Mitchell Robinson era. Amidst Robinson’s latest injury, he will be out through at least December. However, James L. Edwards of The Athletic revealed that the Knicks have kept tabs on current Detroit Piston Isaiah Stewart, who could be had […]

The New York Giants might have a stud in rookie wideout Malik Nabers. The Giants wide receiver made multiple highlight-reel grabs and scored two touchdowns in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, making NFL history. Cleveland struggled in the second half and couldn’t close the gap that Nabers created. Nabers set […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback competition is far from over this season, but after just three weeks of action, fans seemingly agree that Justin Fields is the future. Fields led the Steelers to a 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, going 24-of-32 for 245 yards and one touchdown against one interception with a […]

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is reportedly angry with his team after an 0-3 start. The Jaguars suffered a blowout 47-10 loss on the road on Monday against the Buffalo Bills. Jacksonville was never in the game, as the Bills led 34-4 at the half. Following the blowout loss, Jaguars reporter Demetrius Harvey said a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is considered one of the NBA’s best. With five consecutive All-Star appearances to his name, Mitchell’s contributions on the court have been undeniable. Despite his well-earned accolades, Mitchell recently expressed his belief that he deserves to be recognized among the top echelon of NBA players, explicitly ranking himself within the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a week away from opening training camp. As such, they’ve added four players to Exhibit 10 contracts, allowing them to compete for a roster spot and play for their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, if they don’t earn a place on the team. According to reports, those four players are […]

For the first two weeks, Washington Commanders fans wondered when rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and star wide receiver Terry McLaurin would get on the same page. In Washington’s season-opening loss to Tampa Bay, McLaurin broke open deep on several occasions. Either Daniels missed him or didn’t throw it McLaurin’s way. McLaurin, as always, remained patient. […]

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy vented his frustration at NFL officials over a no-call that cost his team a safety in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-25 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. On 3rd and ten from the Cowboys’ 7-yard line, Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike had quarterback […]

The Miami Dolphins are smack dab in the middle of a quarterback crisis. Head coach Mike McDaniel spent the week getting backup Skylar Thompson ready to play against the Seattle Seahawks. That’s because starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another serious-looking concussion in Week 2, putting his status for the Dolphins and his career in serious […]

When the Green Bay Packers traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans for Malik Willis, no one could have predicted what was to come. Four weeks into being with the Packers, Willis has already won two games as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. In those two games, Willis has stepped up in the absence […]

Things have not gone to plan for reigning No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears through three weeks of the 2024 NFL season. The Bears’ offense has been dismal out of the gate. There’s blame to be placed on Williams, who has struggled. However, much of the issue seems to result from some […]

Injuries are piling up across the NFL, and the Green Bay Packers are no exception. However, as starting quarterback Jordan Love could be returning, the Packers may be getting a massive boost to their offensive unit this weekend. Love suffered an MCL injury against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil during Week 1, and he was […]

The Cleveland Browns have been without Myles Garrett and David Njoku throughout the week. Garrett had yet to practice for a while due to a foot injury that he admitted was slowing him down on the field. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year said he would play through the injury against the New York […]

The Los Angeles Chargers held their breath when star quarterback Justin Herbert limped after their win against the Carolina Panthers. The signal-caller said he was just “rolled up on” and has been dealing with an ankle injury since. Herbert was limited in practice yesterday, and the Chargers quarterback’s status for Week 3 against the Pittsburgh […]