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The Philadelphia Eagles’ woes this season continued against the Los Angeles Chargers. Philly found themselves locked into a defensive slugfest against the AFC West team, with their offense struggling against LA’s tough defense. To make matters worse for Philly, a key pillar of their offense, offensive tackle Landon Dickerson, exited the game with a calf […]

This game has gone off the rails. The Monday Night Football showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles has completely turned into insanity. One play, in particular, fully encapsulated the chaos of the MNF game. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was not having a particularly good game, so when he threw an interception […]

This season has been a total disaster for the Atlanta Falcons. While a Super Bowl title was always going to be a reach, many expected Atlanta to at least compete for the NFC South against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, through 14 weeks, the Falcons are 4-9 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. It’s […]

Welcome back, Omarion Hampton! After a lengthy stay on the IR, the Los Angeles Chargers rookie returned to the lineup in Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hampton made sure to make his presence known again, finding the endzone after catching a pass from Justin Herbert early in the first quarter. Welcome back Omarion Hampton […]

Shohei Ohtani is already considered by many to be the GOAT of baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers star’s unique blend of hitting and pitching prowess has now translated to team success, winning two rings for his team. His individual brilliance cannot be understated. What might go under the radar, though, is Ohtani’s kindness off the […]

The 2025 season has not been going well for Justin Jefferson. Once considered to be a “QB-proof” receiver with how well he’s performed with different quarterbacks, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is having a down year this season. Last week, he had one of his worst statistical outings, recording just two catches for four yards […]

This was supposed to be a fine season for the Las Vegas Raiders. After trading for Geno Smith, signing head coach Pete Carroll, and drafting Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, Las Vegas had hopes of being a good team. Perhaps a Super Bowl was a little out of reach, but the Raiders were at […]

Sunday Night Football was a rough watch for Kansas City Chiefs fans. With the team fighting for their playoff lives, KC fans expected nothing but the best from their team. After all, this team made a living out of turning on the heat when the games matter the most. There’s no better time to do […]

Nik Bonitto’s rampage this season continued in Week 14. Facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Denver Broncos star had himself a night. Bonitto recorded two sacks in their 24-17 win against their division rival. The win cemented Denver’s spot on top of the AFC and put them in a prime position to win […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff hopes took a drastic hit on Sunday. Their first game against the Pittsburgh Steelers had massive playoff implications as the two teams jockeyed for the AFC North. Unfortunately, Baltimore ended up dropping the game, losing 22-27 to their division rivals. However, the loss left a bitter taste in Ravens fans’ mouths, […]

Chris Paul’s unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippers has been the subject of discussion for the last few days. In a move that completely took the NBA world by surprise, Paul was cut by Los Angeles seemingly out of the blue. Even Paul himself was surprised by the move. The ensuing chaos has brought […]

The Toronto Raptors have had a rough two days. Two days ago, Toronto lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Los Angeles Lakers after a Rui Hachimura game-winner. The day after that, the Raptrs had to play a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. Toronto looked absolutely gassed in that game, losing to Charlotte 111-86. The back-to-back […]

You can call Daniel Jones many things, but you can never call him a quitter. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback has always been a tough cookie, sometimes to his own detriment. A few weeks ago, Jones suffered a stress fracture in his fibula. Despite the apparent pain, Jones never sat out, continuing to start games for […]

Just a year after the infamous Luka Doncic trade, another superstar might be on the move. This time, though, it wouldn’t be a surprise. After more than a decade with the Milwaukee Bucks, there are now reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo is reconsidering his future with the team. It seems like Giannis’ time with the Bucks […]

Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the constants for the Detroit Lions over the course of this season. While Detroit hasn’t been as consistent as fans hoped they would be, Gibbs has been a rock for the offense. His ability to produce both as a traditional running back and as a pass-catcher from the backfield […]

Micah Parsons is about to get his first taste of one of the classic rivalries of the NFL. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers’ rivalry spans more than a century at this point, and is one of the fiercest rivalries in the league. While the Packers have had the upper hand in the last […]

George Pickens is having a career renaissance in Dallas. After being traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cowboys, there were relatively low expectations for the second-round WR. While there was no doubt about his talent, many expected Pickens to just be the WR2 behind CeeDee Lamb. There was also a ton of concern that […]

The 2025 NFL season has taken the slogan “Any given Sunday” to heart. Every week, there always seems to be at least one major upset. No matter how good or how bad a team is, it feels like most teams have a chance to win their game. Case in point, the game between the Los […]

Joe Burrow’s return from injury couldn’t have been scripted any better. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback shocked everyone by coming back much earlier than anticipated from his toe injury. Burrow’s comeback came just in time for the Bengals’ Thanksgiving game against the Baltimore Ravens. The star quarterback reminded everyone just how good he is when he’s […]

It’s already Week 13 of the NFL season, and yet we’re still getting surprised by how players perform in fantasy football. Some of these surprises have been nice for fantasy owners: players that broke out midseason due to circumstances around their team. For every surprising boom, though, there are always a few players who bust […]

Indianapolis is in deep, deep trouble. After a magical start to the season, it seems like the Indianapolis Colts are turning back into a pumpkin. They’ve lost their last three games, including their most recent Week 13 game against the Houston Texans. To make matters worse, quarterback Daniel Jones is apparently dealing with an injured […]

The injury report is something that should never be messed with. Before every NBA game, teams are required to report which players are not going to play due to injury and which players are still on the fence about players. Against the Atlanta Hawks a few days, the Philadelphia 76ers initially listed star center Joel […]

Well, talk about a game that’s completely flipped the script. The Dallas Cowboys’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs came as a surprise to many. While Dallas has been playing well as of late, it still was a shock to see them go blow-for-blow against a rejuvenated Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, Kansas City was coming off […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans are starting to get disillusioned with Mike Tomlin. The long-time head coach is well-revered with a ton of accomplishments. Over the last few years, though, the Steelers have simply been treading water. Tomlin continues to churn out winning season after winning seasons, but it hasn’t led to meaningful playoff success. This season […]

Adam Thielen’s reunion tour with the Minnesota Vikings didn’t last long. After being traded to Minnesota during the offseason, Thielen requested to be released this week. The front office quickly accommodated his request, allowing him to test free agency. Thielen quickly found a new home, signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thielen said that with this […]

If not for the innate chaos that their division brings, the Baltimore Ravens would be in deep trouble by now. After a sluggish start marred by an injury to Lamar Jackson, it seemed like the Ravens were out of the playoff picture. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ collapse in recent weeks and Jackson’s return gave Baltimore […]

With George Pickens shining in Dallas, there’s been a lot of discussion about DK Metcalf’s performance with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brought in as the Pickens replacement after the Cowboys trade, Metcalf was expected to be the new WR1 for the team. Many predicted that he would have a great season with Aaron Rodgers throwing him […]

Alex Singleton is a trooper. At the start of the year, the Denver Broncos linebacker led his team, the best defense in the league, in tackles made. However, things took a shocking turn when Singleton was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The star linebacker had to be sidelined after undergoing surgery to remove the tumor. Now, […]

Duke’s football team is headed back to the ACC Championship! Despite securing a big win against Wake Forest, Duke’s championship game chances still hung in the balance. They required a specific set of results to be able to make it to the big dance. Making it to the final game would help boost their odds […]

There’s probably no better indicator of the Philadelphia Eagles’ state of mind than their Tush Push attempt in the third quarter. Just a few yards short of a first down in the red zone, Philly returned to their trusty pet play to get them a fresh set of downs. A first down would have likely […]

Lamar Jackson has not been playing well as of late. After returning from a leg injury he suffered in October, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback has not quite looked like his past self. In the four games he’s played, Jackson has not completed more than 60% of his passes. He’s thrown one touchdown and three interceptions […]

The Buffalo Bills’ comfortable hold on the AFC East has slipped this season. With the rise of the New England Patriots, Buffalo finds themselves two and a half games back from the current division leaders. What is usually an easy cruise for the Bills around this time of the year has turned into a bit […]

The Minnesota Vikings are learning some uncomfortable truths about JJ McCarthy. Coming into his redshirt rookie season, many expected the former Michigan quarterback to be a project. McCarthy had the arm talent, but there were questions about his game sense and accuracy. After redshirting his first season due to an injury, the Vikings hoped that […]

The Detroit Lions are slipping this season. After a great start to the season that saw them hold the NFC North for some time, the Motor City has lost their grasp on the division. To make matters worse, their playoff hopes are starting to dwindle as well. Their latest loss to the Green Bay Packers […]

The Baltimore Ravens are in deep, deep trouble. With Lamar Jackson returning from nearly a month-long absence due to injury, there was hope that Baltimore could regain control of the AFC North. It did seem like the Ravens were starting to get it together, stringing wins against the Dolphins, Vikings, Jets, and Browns. However, hiding […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a golden opportunity to take control of the AFC North. With the Baltimore Ravens hobbled and the Cincinnati Bengals struggling, the door was wide open for the Steel City to generate a lead in the division. They were successful in doing that at first, building a strong lead over the Ravens […]

For the last few weeks, the Chicago Bears have been dealing with a ton of injuries on their defense. Despite their wounds, though, Chicago has somehow gone 8-3 through the first twelve weeks of the season. With a pivotal matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles coming up, the Bears are getting some much-needed reinforcements from the […]

George Pickens is playing his way into a great contract. After being traded to the Dallas Cowboys, the wide receiver has balled out this season. Pickens is having a career season in Dallas, lining up with his contract expiring this season. If all goes well, the wide receiver should be set to get a big […]

For the longest time, San Francisco 49ers fans were wondering why there wasn’t any news about Brandon Aiyuk. After suffering an ACL tear during the 2024 season, the wide receiver was expected to be out for a good chunk of the 2025 campaign. However, there seemed to be no news at all regarding Aiyuk’s recovery. […]