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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. […]

You can call Baker Mayfield a lot of things, but you can never call him a quitter. Last week against the Los Angeles Rams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback suffered a nasty-looking shoulder injury. Mayfield was ruled out for the game, and he wore a cast on his arm while on the sidelines. It was […]

Who would have thought that the Chicago Bears would be in this position. The hiring of Ben Johnson was expected to herald a change for the downtrodden franchise, but many expected that change to happen in two, maybe three years. And yet, the Bears come into Week 13 as the top seed in the hyper-competitive […]

Just a few days after pulling off a comeback against the AFC-leading Indianapolis Colts, the Kansas City Chiefs have another hurdle to face on Thanksgiving. This time, it will be their pass defense that will be tested, as they take on the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas has the best passing attack in the NFL this season, […]

Cam Skattebo hasn’t been with the New York Giants for long, but he’s already a beloved player by fans. Skattebo is an electric player on the field, but his loud yet authentic personality has endeared him to fans. It also helped that Skattebo was a productive running back once he was given the reins to […]

After multiple failed attempts to hold a late lead, the New York Giants made a decision that fans have been calling for for weeks. New York fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen today, after multiple blown leads due to the defense struggling to make a stop. Bowen has been quite unpopular this season, and the results […]

JJ McCarthy’s pseudo-rookie season has been an absolute nightmare. While the Minnesota Vikings quarterback had his moments this year, McCarthy’s 2025 season has been more bad than good. His last two games, in particular, have been pretty awful. It’s led to some uncomfortable discussions about the Vikings rookie quarterback. The stats that McCarthy is getting […]

Chris Paul’s time in the NBA is coming to an end. The Los Angeles Clippers point guard has been in the league for 20 years at this point. Paul has heavily hinted that this season might be his last year playing in the league. While he hasn’t closed the door on returning for one more […]

Aaron Rodgers is tough as nails. Against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback took a hard hit after taking a sack. Rodgers was taken out of the game with an injury, later revealed to be a fractured wrist. The injury was on his non-throwing hand, at least, but it’s still a […]

Well, it’s official: the Cincinnati Bengals will wait for one more week for Joe Burrow to return. The Bengals have made the decision to keep Burrow on the bench for their Week 12 game against the New England Patriots. “Joe Burrow (toe) will not play against the Patriots,” Dianna Russini reports. “League sources say that […]

Joe Burrow is one tough cookie. A few months after suffering a nasty turf toe injury, the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is rapidly gearing up to play in Week 12 for his team. Burrow has already been listed as questionable for the Bengals’ Week 12 game against the New England Patriots. Initially pegged to return […]

Rico Dowdle has been one of this season’s biggest surprises. After going under the radar in 2024, the ex-Dallas Cowboys running back signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason. Despite rushing for 1,000 yards last year, Dowdle was not the starting running back for the team, ceding RB1 duties to Chuba Hubbard. After Hubbard suffered […]

The Dart train will not be heading to Michigan this season. The New York Giants will not have rookie sensation Jaxson Dart for their Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions due to a concussion. Veteran Jameis Winston will continue to serve as the interim starting quarterback for New York as Dart recuperates. “Interim head […]

Are the Buffalo Bills in trouble? What was once a firm grasp on the AFC East has slowly started to loosen over the last few weeks. The dam finally broke in Week 12, as Buffalo was unable to crack the impenetrable defense of the Houston Texans. The 19-24 loss to the Texans has put the […]

The Houston Texans have been qite the enigma this season. On one hand, the offense has severely struggled this season. However, the Texans also have arguably the best defense in the NFL this season. Fans are wondering what this team’s ceiling is at this current state. Well, as it turns out, this Texans defense might […]

The Atlanta Falcons are unfortunately going back to square one. They had a messy 2024 season, signing QB Kirk Cousins to a massive contract and then drafting QB Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the draft. At the time, the logic seemed to be that Cousins would be the starter now, and Penix […]

Josh Allen might be the most prolific running quarterback in today’s NFL. That’s a crazy statement to make when Lamar Jackson is still in the league, but the Buffalo Bills star makes quite the case for himself. Allen is currently tied with Cam Newton for the most regular-season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. That record […]

After missing the first 14 games of the season, LeBron James made his return for the 2025-26 season. The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back the superstar forward for his 23rd season in the league. James, who was sidelined due to a sciatica nerve issue, has a relatively quiet game by his standards. That hasn’t stopped […]

The San Francisco 49ers have endured a ton of hardships this season. With the many injuries this team has suffered this season, any other team would have folded weeks ago. Yet, the 49ers stood tall, earning a 6-4 record after ten weeks. Now, the skies might be finally clearing up for the 49ers. After numerous […]

It’s finally time. Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders got a taste of NFL action last week when he had to fill in for the concussed Dillon Gabriel. Now, Gabriel has officially been ruled out for Week 12. That means that Sanders will make his first start in the NFL against the Las Vegas Raiders. “The […]