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The Seattle Seahawks have been dealt a slew of injuries lately on defense, and unfortunately, the injury problem isn’t slowing down anytime soon. It stings even more since Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu can’t catch a break. Nwosu’s return from injury did not last even a complete game, and he is heading back to the […]

The Cleveland Browns have been dealing with more money and more problems lately. More specifically, the biggest issue for the Browns comes from quarterback Deshaun Watson. With Watson under center, Cleveland is 1-4 this season, and fans are calling for Jameis Winston to take his place as starting quarterback. However, with how much money Watson […]

When Bill Belichick was the head coach of the New England Patriots, he battled with the Indianapolis Colts. Particularly in the early-to-mid 2000s when the Patriots were duking it out with the Peyton Manning-led Colts. Manning was already tough enough to deal with, especially when airing it out at the RCA Dome, the former home […]

It’s no secret that Deshaun Watson has been awful at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In Cleveland’s latest loss to the Washington Commanders, Watson had one fumble and got sacked seven times, throwing for a mediocre 125 yards. He has failed to throw for 200 yards for five straight games, the longest career streak. Moreover, […]

With a change in coaching from J.B. Bickerstaff to Kenny Atkinson at the helm, the Cleveland Cavaliers expect a different approach this season. Early in training camp, analytics was the most significant new thing the Cavs were embracing under Atkinson. That approach has become clear with how Cleveland wants Darius Garland to shoot more three-pointers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. After they were knocked out in the first round in 2023, Cleveland made it past the opening round last season. Unfortunately, the Cavs ran into the eventual champions, the Boston Celtics, in the conference semifinals and were […]

Justin Fields’s time as starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers might be coming to an end. After guiding Pittsburgh to their first loss to the Indianapolis Colts and doing nothing impactful in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, fans are calling for Fields to be benched. Fields’s fumbles, decision-making, and overall accuracy cost the team […]

Heading into this season, everyone is concerned about LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s knee. Leonard had an off-season procedure on his knee, and inflammation after the operation kept him out of the Paris Olympics. Leonard has been held out of most of this off-season’s training camps to work on getting his knee stronger and ready […]

Many have wondered how Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will fine-tune the offense for a while now. With how the Cavs play two bigs with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, Atkinson’s preference for all-out spacing is tricky. However, after spending time with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors, Atkinson might have something that […]

The WNBA is expanding. The Golden State Valkyries will be the 13th team to be added for the 2025 WNBA season. New franchises in Portland and Toronto have also been announced. However, one Cleveland Cavaliers star doesn’t think the WNBA should stop expansion there. Recently, Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell shared that he believes Cleveland would […]

For the better part of his NBA career, NBA offenses have been a little awkward for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro. This played a part in Okoro’s quiet free agency. Although Okoro is the Cavs’ best perimeter defender, his offensive warts gave teams with cap space pause. Okoro admitted at media day that, for a […]

For the better part of his career, everyone has wanted Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to shoot more three-pointers. The latest person to tell Garland to increase his volume during training camp is new Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. Something Atkinson wants to improve is Cleveland’s 3-point volume. The Cavs ranked eighth in total attempts […]

According to reports, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is joining the Milwaukee Bucks in an unspecified role and is currently serving as a guest coach in Bucks training camp. But, behind the scenes, the plan for Rondo to join Milwaukee had been in motion for a while. It started at Rondo’s wedding in June when […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie swingman Jaylon Tyson is fighting an uphill battle to start his NBA career. However, to Tyson, the journey is part of reaching the destination. With the rookie overflowing with confidence, it’s hard not to notice him. So, while an uphill battle might seem like a struggle to some, to Tyson, it’s just […]

The New York Jets are facing somewhat of a make-or-break season. For head coach Robert Saleh, he is likely coaching for his job. If the Jets cannot live up to expectations, it seems like New York will move on from Saleh. He was already on the hot seat last season but survived the offseason. Now, […]

Aaron Rodgers was banged up after the New York Jets took a tough loss against the Denver Broncos in Week 4. The quarterback recently noted that his knee was “banged up” and “swollen.” However, Rodgers said it was “wear and tear” from playing quarterback four weeks into New York’s season. But it should be monitored […]

Will Levis’s extra effort to get a first down for the Tennessee Titans led to his first-quarter exit on Monday Night Football. Levis didn’t return to Tennessee’s first win of the season, a 31-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins, due to a shoulder injury. After that, Mason Rudolph took over at quarterback for Tennessee and […]

Within hours, a little thing like Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce liking a social media post about Davante Adams’s trade speculation turned into a media frenzy. By the end of it, we learned that Adams had requested a trade, the Raiders were shopping him to other teams, and they were even letting teams […]

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 […]