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The Philadelphia Eagles are cleaning the house. After a disastrous 2023 season for the team, changes needed to be made to maintain their Super Bowl contender status. They already decided to let defensive coordinator Sean Desai go. Now, offensive coordinator Brian Johnson is following suit, as he won’t be returning to the Eagles in 2024 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs might be the legal owners of the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City has faced Buffalo on three separate occasions in the playoffs, and all three had the same result. Patrick Mahomes and co. seem to have the winning formula to beat Josh Allen (along with some luck). Their 2023 playoff matchup had […]

The Detroit Lions are going all in now. After reaching the NFC Championship Game, they can almost taste the championship. They lost one of their key weapons in tight end Brock Wright during the Divisional Round. However, they wasted no time in signing a replacement. The Lions have signed former Cardinals and Eagles TE Zach […]

The Detroit Lions are this year’s feel-good story, amped up by about ten times. Detroit, forever known as one of the most miserable franchises in the NFL, is in the midst of a playoff berth that’s almost never been seen in franchise history. Most fans outside of the city feel good about the team. However, […]

Another playoff appearance, another playoff disappointment for the Buffalo Bills. Once again, they were defeated by their perennial rivals in the Kansas City Chiefs. In a painfully familiar scene for fans, Buffalo had a chance to tie the game. However, Tyler Bass’ kick was ironically wide right, and Buffalo was unable to make another stop […]

The San Francisco 49ers are once again walking wounded coming into the NFC Championship Game. Last season, they walked into the penultimate game of the calendar with two injured quarterbacks. Now, their wide receiver room could be missing their top option in star WR Deebo Samuel. Samuel suffered a shoulder injury during their win against […]

How do the Kansas City Chiefs keep doing it? Many counted out the Chiefs this season amid their struggles throughout the year. They didn’t have a losing record, but they looked awfully shaky during their wins. The belief was that the team would struggle once the playoffs start. Despite their supposed weakness, though, the Chiefs […]

Once the emperors of the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors are now finding themselves on a much different path. After trading OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, the team is headed into a major rebuild. The Siakam trade netted some solid players in Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora. However, Brown’s time with the Raptors might be […]

Kyle Shanahan is a great coach, arguably the best in the NFL today. The San Francisco 49ers are a perennial Super Bowl threat thanks to his offensive schemes. However, there’s been one aspect of Shanahan’s coaching that has come under fire recently: his inability to lead a comeback. Prior to the 49ers’ playoff game against […]

It was an ugly way to win, but the San Francisco 49ers managed to pull away with the win against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round. It wasn’t a dominant game, but San Francisco managed to make the right stops and cash in on a go-ahead drive to secure the victory. What’s impressive […]

They say that getting blown out is much better than losing a close game. When you lose by getting blown out, at least you know that you aren’t on the same level as your peers. Losing in a tight contest, though, is much more painful, knowing that you could’ve won the game. That’s exactly what […]

The 2023 season was complete and utter misery for the Tennessee Titans. While most of the AFC South remained competitive all season long, Tennessee was left behind by their peers. An ailing Ryan Tannehill, a multitude of injuries, and a dash of decline from Derrick Henry resulted in a terrible season for them. There was […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering a brand-new era. After the Pascal Siakam trade, the team is officially in rebuild mode. Much of the hype around Toronto revolves around Scottie Barnes taking over as the face of the franchise. However, one player that the team acquired this season could also play into the team’s future: Canada’s […]

Being the face of a franchise isn’t easy. At first, it might sound glamorous: being THE guy for an NBA team sounds dope, right? However, with great power comes great responsibility. Being the number one option on a team also brings a lot of challenges and pressure that the player will need to overcome. DeMar […]

The Detroit Lions are back in a painfully familiar scenario. No, we’re not talking about the playoffs: this is the first time in over 30 years that this team has won a postseason game. We’re talking about Detroit’s offensive coordinator Ben Johnson once again being lured by opposing teams in the offseason. Ben Johnson was […]

What a fall from grace. Just a few months ago, the Los Angeles Lakers were on top of the basketball world. After winning the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, many hoped that the team would regain the form they had during the 2020 season. Almost immediately after the championship, though, Los Angeles started a seemingly unstoppable […]

This season was a complete disappointment for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Entering the year, many expected them to be the rulers of the AFC South. They had a successful 2022 season capped off by a playoff win and a competitive loss to the eventual champions. They even went and added a shiny new weapon for star […]

The wait is over! After 33 long years, the Detroit Lions have finally won a playoff game. Ironically, their win came against a player that struggled to give Detroit a win as well in Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. It was an epic moment for a franchise that has long been in the […]

The New England Patriots made a fascinating head coach decision after letting Bill Belichick go during the offseason. With ex-Patriots player Mike Vrabel available, there were a sizable amount of players that were intrigued with the Vrabel-Pats reunion. However, Robert Kraft decided otherwise, hiring Belichick’s assistant coach and linebackers coach Jerod Mayo as their new […]

We are entering a new age in the NFL today. With Tom Brady retiring, and the rest of the “old guard” retiring, younger quarterbacks are starting to emerge as the faces of the league. Now, players like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are the top dogs, while a new set of rookies are taking the […]

When it rains, it pours. This season counts as a slight win for the Los Angeles Rams despite the playoff loss. Many expected them to be a bad team, if not one of the worst in the league. However, thanks to a resurgence from Matthew Stafford and their rookie WR-RB duo, they made it to […]

What a year it’s been for the Detroit Lions. After steadily improving in the last two years, Detroit took a massive leap this season. They took the NFC North by storm and captured the division title to make it back to the playoffs. However, as the season went on, expectations quickly shifted. Making it to […]

What makes a great team? The easy answer, of course is the players. There’s a reason why superteams are so highly touted. However, an underrated component of team-building is hiring the right person to build the team in the first place. That’s what the Los Angeles Dodgers had in mind when they hired former Seattle […]

Buffalo has always been one of the NFL’s winter wonderlands come January. The Buffalo Bills are no stranger to playing January games in the snow. However, it seems that this year, the snow might be unbearable even for the most die-hard Buffalo fan. It’s gotten so bad… the Bills themselves are asking fans to help […]

Antonio Pierce quickly went from a lesser-known assistant to a cult legend for the Las Vegas Raiders. After taking over the team, Pierce’s team looked infinitely better than the one led by Josh McDaniels. Fans definitely wanted Pierce to stay for at least a year, but they were wary considering Las Vegas’ history. Well, it […]

Somehow, some way, the Cleveland Browns are in the postseason. Early on, it felt like the Browns didn’t have any chance of making it to the playoffs. However, thanks to a strong defense and the surprising reemergence of Joe Flacco, the team found a way to get into the playoffs convincingly. However, one key part […]

Christmas came a little late for the Atlanta Falcons, but fans are still glad it came. After a season full of frustrations, the Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith. Smith, who was unpopular with fans and observers alike, was let go after failing to make a difference in his tenure. After the Arthur Smith […]

The Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love era is going pretty well. After a bit of a rough start to the year, Green Bay rattled off multiple wins towards the end of the year. As a result, they were able to make it to the playoffs for the first time without Aaron Rodgers. The Packers clinched […]

The Washington Commanders have finally pulled the trigger on firing Ron Rivera. Rivera, who’s had four unremarkable seasons with the team, has been let go after yet another disappointing campaign. That means that the team needs to find a new head coach. Owner Josh Harris has assembled a fine team in this search for the […]

The miracle season for the Houston Texans is now one step closer to completion. After missing the playoffs last season with the second-worst record in the league, the Texans are now on their way to the postseason. They clinched their spot in the dance after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the final game of the […]

Massive changes are about to happen with the New England Patriots this offseason. After another disastrous season, Bill Belichick is likely to not be with the team (whether he’s fired or he leaves). While most of the talk revolves around Belichick’s next destination, one question remains. Who will be the next coach of the Pats […]

The Australian Open has already started, and one of the game’s top players has already bowed out. Rafael Nadal, the Spanish legend, was set to participate in the annual tournament. Nadal was looking to add another trophy to his already impressive collection. However, just after the start of the tournament, it was announced that Nadal […]

The Miami Dolphins are in a bit of a precarious situation. With the AFC East title hanging in the balance, Miami is entering their Week 18 game against the Buffalo Bills wounded. Their Week 17 tilt against was a brutal loss to the Baltimore Ravens in more ways than one. Many key starters got injured […]

What will the 2024 season hold for the New York Mets. After a disastrous 2023 season, the team has wasted no time reloading to remain competitive next year. Statements from ex-New York players traded last season, though, seem to contradict this. That’s not stopping the Mets from acquiring talent this offseason, though. The Mets already […]

What a season it’s been for the Houston Texans. Around this time last year, the fans were bemoaning a Week 18 win that caused them to miss out on the first overall pick. Now, these same fans are celebrating a return to the playoffs, led by their second overall pick in the draft. It’s been […]

It’s about that time, ladies and gentlemen. On Monday, the Washington Huskies will be facing the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoffs. After a long and successful season, the Huskies are looking to finish the 2023 season with a bang against arguably the best team in the nation right now. Before their game, though, […]

It’s not even the end of the NFL season, and the Baltimore Ravens are making moves for the future. A key reason for Baltimore’s success this season is their defense stepping up in crucial scenarios. On Saturday, the team decided to lock up one of the key players on defense. Michael Pierce, one of the […]

It’s the MLB offseason, baby! Some of the biggest names in the market have already found new homes, such as Shohei Ohtani. However, there are still a lot of stars looking for a new home. In particular, there are a lot of pitchers still available in the market. One of the stars still on the […]

Talk about a season revived! At one point, the Memphis Grizzlies’ season looked like it was going nowhere fast. Ja Morant’s absence hurt the team far more than many anticipated. With Morant back, it hasn’t been as smooth sailing as they’d like. However, they are starting to piece together more wins than the start of […]