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The New York Jets’ offense, and Aaron Rodgers in particular, appeared to shake off any remaining rust in a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Thursday Night Football. While Rodgers did connect for his first touchdown pass with 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, his much-hyped connection with […]

When NBA players enter their prime, some fear that the other shoe will drop, leading to an inevitable decline. In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, host Bill Simmons shared his concerns about Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid. To Simmons, Embiid’s drop-off might be similar to former superstar Blake Griffin, who last played […]

One team that has taken the NFL by storm is the New Orleans Saints. What is the reason for New Orleans’ sudden resurgence? Quarterback Derek Carr has been playing at an MVP level through the season’s first two weeks. That might come as a surprise to some after Carr’s lackluster year with the Saints last […]

Relatives of the man John Two Guns White Calf, whose profile served as the face of the Washington, D.C., professional football team for 48 years, want his likeness returned to the franchise. Thomas White Calf, a great-nephew of the late Blackfeet Nation chief, said, “The fans want him back, and we want him back.” Washington […]

The Carolina Panthers signed Andy Dalton in 2023 to help Bryce Young develop. However, after Young was officially benched, Dalton told reporters that he was surprised head coach Dave Canales had elected to switch quarterbacks. With the change under center, Dalton looks forward to being back on the field as a starter. “I’m really excited for […]

Rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t get off the ground in his Arizona Cardinals debut, with his Week 1 performance against the Buffalo Bills looking more like a penguin than a cardinal. However, after Harrison’s soaring to the top of FanDuel’s Offensive Rookie of the Year odds (OROY) leaderboard on the back of a two-touchdown, […]

To cap off Week 2 of the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pennsylvania. The game was a thriller, with the Falcons winning 22-21 after an insane touchdown. The connection between Kirk Cousins and Drake London to win the game broke the internet. Many people reacted to the game […]

Based on their offseason moves, the Cleveland Cavaliers firmly believe in what they’ve built. The only new faces coming to the Cavs this season are head coach Kenny Atkinson and rookie swingman Jaylon Tyson. Otherwise, Cleveland has signed critical stars like Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley to long-term deals while bringing back rotational […]

Breece Hall’s strong play in the New York Jets’ victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 has caught the eye of the NFL. Following his team’s 24-17 victory, Hall posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the league office had requested a drug test. The third-year running back had 14 carries for 62 yards on […]

This seems like a broken record, but the Tennessee Titans lost a game they could have won. This time, the Titans fell 24-17 to the New York Jets, much like they lost their opener. Not only did they waste another solid defensive outing, but they also gave up another blocked punt. More importantly, once again, […]

No one expected the Las Vegas Raiders to win their Week 2 tilt with the Baltimore Ravens. This was understandable, given how bad the Raiders looked in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers and how the Ravens were coming off a close loss to arguably the best team in the NFL, the Kansas City […]

The Minnesota Vikings started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. One of the main reasons was defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit. They were a menace all afternoon, forced two turnovers, and got a goal-line stand that turned into a 97-yard […]

The Detroit Lions are one of the most explosive teams in football on either side of the ball. In Detroit’s Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Lions immediately made that explosiveness clear when Jared Goff connected with a streaking Jameson Williams for a 50-yard hookup. That pass started at Detroit’s 30-yard line […]

College football is an old man’s game. That was likely always the case. NFL Draft requirements mean that, more often than not, the best players in the NCAA are elder statesmen, especially when compared to standouts in other collegiate sports like basketball and hockey. But in the case of Colorado State Rams kicker Jordan Noyes, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers started quarterback Justin Fields in Week 1 over Russell Wilson due to Wilson re-aggravating a calf injury. Still, if Fields leads the Steelers to a Week 2 win, he might win the job for a more extended period. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin might ride […]

Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown did not practice Saturday after leaving Friday’s session with a hamstring injury, leading the Eagles to list him as questionable for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The star wideout began feeling tightness in his hamstring during Friday’s practice, and his absence Saturday was primarily the result […]

The Baltimore Ravens might have one of their top pass rushers heading into their matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.  Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy returned to practice on Friday, and there’s a good chance he’ll be playing against the Raiders on Sunday. Van Noy returned to practice on Friday after suffering a fractured orbital […]

Outside of adding Jaylon Tyson to their roster this summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers are running it back next season. According to multiple league sources, the Cavs’ final move heading into training camp was to lock up defensive stalwart Isaac Okoro to a three-year, $38 million contract with $33 million guaranteed. Okoro was the last restricted […]

If you’ve been scanning NFL news this week, you’ve probably come across the thought that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is not healthy. It’s not some outrageous conspiracy theory. Several notable accounts have put together video clips and compilations that show Cousins’ mechanics being altered due to favoring his surgically repaired Achilles. Former pro quarterback […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey was a surprise inactive in San Francisco’s first game last week against the New York Jets. It’s been reported that McCaffey is dealing with a calf strain. However, the more concerning injury that kept him out of Monday night’s game against the Jets is Achilles tendinitis. With the 49ers […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, meaning basketball fans worldwide can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their favorite players, especially superstar […]

After missing out on targets like Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this offseason, the Golden State Warriors remain looking for stars who might become available on the trade market. The goal for the Warriors is to build a title threat around Stephen Curry continually, and it appears that another player is already in their sights. […]

With less than a month to go until training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers have recently made several roster moves. After signing Tristan Thompson to a veteran minimum deal, the Cavs are locked into 14 players on their active roster. After bringing over Luke Travers, re-signing Emoni Bates, and signing J.T. Thor, Cleveland is also at […]

All the accolades that C.J. Stroud achieved a year ago can make it difficult to remember that he’s still a learning and developing NFL quarterback. Stroud already led the Houston Texans to a win in the 2024 season after he helped Houston pull off a thrilling 29-27 win against the Indianapolis Colts on the road […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel clarified comments made by star wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Sunday while police detained the Dolphins wideout during a traffic stop. According to Jordan Mendoza of USA Today, body cam footage showed Hill getting forced to the ground by a police officer and saying that he had recently undergone […]

After the closing moments of their season-opening loss, Green Bay Packers fans are in crisis mode. Jordan Love suffered a sprained MCL, and the Packers quarterback is expected to miss three to four weeks with the injury. This usually wouldn’t be an issue for an organization as stable as Green Bay. But after seeing backup […]

Kristaps Porzingis appears to have an NBA Champion-level standard for things other than basketball. For those who might not know, the Boston Celtics big man loves collecting Mercedes cars. He owns several 1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 560SEC, including a white one he’s lovingly named Tony. However, when offseason photos of a beefed-up Porzingis surfaced, many people […]

If it weren’t for Julius Randle, the New York Knicks wouldn’t be where they are currently. Randle became the first All-NBA player for the Knicks since Carmelo Anthony, guiding the team back to the playoffs before Jalen Brunson arrived in 2022. Randle’s performance revitalized the franchise, making him the focal point of the team’s resurgence. […]

The Cleveland Browns are bringing in some tight ends to support their offense. In their season-opening loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Browns lost star tight end David Njoku to a high ankle sprain. With Njoku sidelined, Cleveland has to sign a new face or two at tight end. Thankfully, the Browns have brought in […]

Quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dual-threat ability made him an intriguing prospect in the NFL. That ability led the Washington Commanders to take Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daniels immediately showcased that ability. Daniels ran 16 times for 88 yards and […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets began their Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers with a strong start, taking an early 7-3 lead. But New York was overwhelmed in the last three quarters, culminating in a 32-19 defeat in the Jets’ season opener. Rodgers managed only 167 passing yards, one touchdown, and […]

Throughout the offseason, there was rampant speculation on Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers. Numerous trade offers emerged for Aiyuk, with the Pittsburgh Steelers getting close to acquiring him. However, before the 49ers pulled the trigger on a trade with the Steelers, they re-signed Aiyuk. With that saga behind them, San Francisco could […]

After a quiet offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made their first free agency signing. Sources confirm that veteran big man Tristan Thompson and the Cavs have agreed on a one-year contract. A former first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thompson will likely start and finish his career with the Cavs. However, it won’t be […]

The Denver Broncos had an injury scare during their season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks that could impact Bo Nix’s blindside. Offensive lineman Garett Bolles left on Sunday’s game against the Seahawks in the second half with an ankle injury, and Matt Peart replaced him at left tackle. Denver’s longest-tenured player, Bolles, went to the […]

Regardless of severity, injuries sustained in Week 1 can set the tone for the remainder of the season. Every game is crucial in a tightly contested NFL, meaning that the absence of a key player can significantly impact a team’s outlook. Unfortunately, this past Sunday’s list of afflictions was headlined by Jordan Love, Puka Nacua, […]

Heading into this season, there was some doubt whether Alvin Kamara would play for the New Orleans Saints. Kamara hoped to get a new contract done with the Saints all offseason long. But, with nothing agreed to on paper, Kamara’s future in New Orleans is in doubt. While that might make some fans queasy, Kamara […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins was stunning. Not because of the high-octane offense from either side. Instead, it was due to how the Jaguars choked away a win in the closing moments. The more worrying part is that there isn’t a particular player that should carry the blame. Instead, the distinction […]

The Atlanta Falcons went on a shopping spree this offseason, hoping to buy their way to an NFC South crown. One of Atlanta’s more expensive moves was signing free agent Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal, believing the veteran quarterback was what they needed to maximize their offense. In the Falcons’ season-opening loss […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving and media personality Stephen A. Smith have traded barbs throughout the years. Sometimes, it’s what Irving does or says off the court. Other times, it’s what Irving does or doesn’t do on the court. However, there have been moments when both sides agree. The latest was after an account reposted […]