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A Chicago Bears offense that has struggled to achieve much consistency this season is dealing with another troubling update ahead of the team’s Week 17 home game against the Atlanta Falcons, this time concerning TE Cole Kmet. Kmet, the team’s second-leading receiver this season, seemed to be trending in the wrong direction on Sunday morning […]

The Jarrett Stidham Era is off to a rough start, health-wise, as the Denver Broncos battle multiple injuries in their receiver room. It was a good news (Jerry Jeudy), bad news (Marvin Mims Jr.) update before kickoff against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. Jeudy, second on the team in receptions, yards, and targets, […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has seen it all and done it all in college football. He’s also earned a reputation for his reluctance to show much emotion beyond anger on the sidelines. Jalen Milroe attested to the fact that Saban isn’t merely putting on an act for the TV cameras, and really isn’t […]

On the MLB free-agency landscape, Josh Hader still looms as the best option in the relief-pitcher category. And while the fireballer has drawn interest from the likes of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers, Hader won’t come cheaply. In fact, Hader wants to make sure no other relief pitcher in baseball […]

The Denver Broncos have been in the news the last day or so, if you hadn’t noticed. With its playoff odds on life support and financial considerations taking precedent, the team is making a major change to its offense. So yes, the Broncos Week 17 quarterback will be Jarrett Stidham and not Russell Wilson. Payroll […]

It’s been said that one should never meet their heroes, as it’s bound to result in disappointment. Not only did New England Patriots defensive tackle meet Christian Barmore interact with one of his idols, fellow defensive lineman Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs, he also came away in awe of someone he’s looked up […]

The magical run of Tommy DeVito as New York Giants starting quarterback has reached its conclusion, as the team is going with Tyrod Taylor under center for the remainder of the season. But DeVito took a valuable lesson from his experience in the spotlight. “That I belong,” DeVito told assembled media members when asked what […]

New York Giants fans can be forgiven for entering the symptoms for “whiplash” into WebMD and wondering if that’s what they are suffering from. Week 17 of the 2022 season saw the Giants clinch a playoff spot in head coach Brian Daboll’s first season at the helm. Not content with just making an appearance at […]

If there was a “Close But No Cigar” award for the MLB offseason, the San Francisco Giants would be in fantastic shape. In lieu of such an award, Wednesday introduced another painful entry in the Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry, this time authored by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto’s agent Joel Wolfe said on Wednesday that Yamamoto “thought […]

News of the Denver Broncos benching Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of 2023 rocked the NFL world on Wednesday. Apparently, it also rocked the Broncos’ locker room, according to WR Jerry Jeudy. Talking to reporters shortly after the news broke, Jeudy was forthright about the rest of the […]

Amid a last-season push to crash the NFC playoff picture, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has identified one encouraging trend that has pushed the 7-8 Packers back into contention. “I think the exciting part about it is some of those mistakes we were making early on in the season, now we’ve corrected those things […]

In a season that came out of nowhere, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito has been on top of the NFL world and suffered the crushing fate of being benched in a matter of weeks. DeVito credited his steady temperament with helping him get through it all on Wednesday. Following the news that Giants head […]

Is it time to panic in the Bay Area after the San Francisco 49ers’ comprehensive 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day in primetime? Probably not, but the Niners did make a serious of roster moves on Wednesday in response to the defeat. The team made two additions to its active roster, signing […]

With a playoff berth still a very real possibility, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks received encouraging news on the injury front on Wednesday. Most importantly, Carroll confirmed that Seattle’s quarterback Geno Smith suffered no setbacks in Week 16’s 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, and that the passer is “over the hump” from a […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton went into detail about his decision to bench quarterback Russell Wilson as his team desperately clings to its slim playoff odds. One thing Payton admitted? It’s not about the money with Wilson…but also, it kind of is. Concerning his decision to start Jarrett Stidham in Week 17 and bench […]

In an effort to qualify for the playoffs, the Denver Broncos are turning to Jarrett Stidham to replace Russell Wilson at quarterback. Asking Stidham to hit a Hail Mary or two is one thing. But even if that happens, the team will need some serious help along the way. The easiest path to the postseason […]

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns has expressed his desire to remain with the team that drafted him. His reason why is not one football players typically cite. “Since I was young I just don’t like change,” Burns told assembled media members on Wednesday when discussing his future with the Panthers, courtesy of ESPN’s David […]

The San Francisco 49ers got a piece of troubling news concerning linebacker Randy Gregory on Sunday ahead of their highly anticipated Christmas Day showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. Gregory, who had not appeared on the Niners’ injury report this week, showed up on Sunday because of an illness, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. The illness […]

It was a “best of both worlds” piece of news for Ole Miss football on Sunday with the announcement that a highly-rated player in the transfer portal is jumping ship from Texas A&M to Lane Kiffin’s program. Walter Nolen, who was the no. 1 recruit as rated by both USA Today and ESPN in 2022, […]

It’s feeling more and more like 2024 is going to be a transition season for the New England Patriots. Another campaign destined to end in single-digits wins, with a good chance of being the worst of Bill Belichick’s tenure, is likely to bring about significant changes. The first order of business? Deciding if Belichick is […]

The Washington Commanders finished the first quarter of their game against the New York Jets in a 17-0 hole. That pathetic display was enough for some Commanders fans to renew the call for head coach Ron Rivera to lose his job. It’s been a horrendous start for Washington on the road against a Jets team […]

Despite yet another season with no playoff football, the New York Jets are running it back in 2024 with the same nucleus in place. For owner Woody Johnson, Aaron Rodgers is still providing hope, despite missing all but four plays in the 2023 season. “I think if you see Aaron Rodgers right now and the […]

A frustrating second period in a frustrating season for the Buffalo Sabres erupted in anger at the referees in the team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Saturday night. Leading the charge was defenseman Erik Johnson, who felt victimized by some inexplicable decisions from the men in stripes. “It was absolutely effing ridiculous, […]

With the news that Yoshinobu Yamamoto has spurned the New York Yankees in favor of signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Bronx Bombers might be starting to feel like every other team during the height of New York’s “Evil Empire” phase. The Yankees are not accustomed to setting their sights on a player and […]

The kicker carousel continues to spin for the New York Giants as they prepare to face their NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly on Christmas Day. At least their latest addition has a championship pedigree, albeit a college one. On Thursday, the Giants placed kicker Randy Bullock on injured reserve, ending his season. […]

If quarterback Matthew Stafford had decided after the 2021 NFL season to retire, the Los Angeles Rams probably would’ve felt like their trade for Stafford was worth it. Two seasons later however, and Stafford is still managing to outdo himself. By throwing multiple touchdowns in the Rams’ win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday […]

Have the Los Angeles Rams found themselves another game-wrecking interior defensive lineman? Judging by Kobie Turner’s rookie season so far, that just might be the case. Turner even made sure to flash his talent with Shohei Ohtani in attendance, just to let the MLB star know expectations are high in this city. With Turner’s sack […]

The grind of the season has finally caught up to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it seems. After defeating these very Cincinnati Bengals to improve to 7-4, it seemed more likely that the rematch between these teams would have playoff seeding implications. But a Steelers Week 16 status check sees the arrow pointing in the wrong direction […]

All signs point to the San Francisco Giants going 0-for-2 in their attempts to sign a Japanese superstar this offseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the prized right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent, has reportedly ruled out the Giants as a possible destination, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic. Yamamoto is expected to end up […]

Despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-17 just three weeks ago, the Las Vegas Raiders sound confident they have a plan to slow down Patrick Mahomes on Christmas Day. Famous last words, or is cornerback Jack Jones onto something? On Thursday, ahead of a Week 16 showdown with the Chiefs, […]

It’s not typical for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles to be meeting for the first time this late in the season. But maybe it worked out for the best, as a Giants Week 16 showdown with the Eagles comes pre-loaded with plenty of storylines. For the Giants, a return trip to the playoffs […]

For fans of the New York Jets, the month of December has meant one thing in recent seasons. It’s time to read up on the upcoming draft’s best prospects, to dream about which one might be wearing green by the time next season rolls around. The Jets have not made the playoffs for 13 straight […]

The Baltimore Ravens have a tough task in Week 16, going on the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. As the home team, the 49ers are favored. Makes sense, no? No, at least not to Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton. “We feel a little disrespected by that,” Hamilton fumed on […]

On Monday, it was announced that the NFL had suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the 2023 season. So, see you next year, right? Well, not so fast, according to the latest update of this saga. Hearing officer James Thrash has upheld Kazee’s suspension for the rest of the 2023 regular […]

The prospect of C.J. Stroud returning to the Houston Texans lineup in Week 16 is looking dimmer and dimmer. On Wednesday, coach DeMeco Ryans made it clear that the team would not rush their prized quarterback back, but they also wouldn’t hesitate to get him back on the field this season. Only when Stroud is […]

As if playing with the best quarterback in the NFL wasn’t enough, it turns out the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line was blessed by Patrick Mahomes with some awesome Christmas gifts — and no, we aren’t talking about Mahomes’ lightning-quick release or ability to escape the pocket. Mahomes gifted the big boys on the Chiefs […]

Dealing with a bothersome ankle injury, Tyreek Hill was not in uniform for the Miami Dolphins’ 30-0 pasting of the New York Jets. But the star wide receiver clearly loved what he saw, and was happy to let his teammates know exactly that. “Proud of this team” Hill posted on X (formerly Twitter) following Miami’s […]

With 7:35 to play and the Atlanta Falcons clinging to a 7-6 lead, Bryce Young had the chance to capture win number two for the Carolina Panthers. On a day where offense was a a premium, Young seized the opportunity by conducting a 17-play, 85-yard drive that ended with a game-winning Eddy Pineiro field goal. […]

The Cleveland Browns were a tip drill away from letting their Week 15 victory slip away to the Chicago Bears. Tight end David Njoku almost let something else slip while watching the game’s final play, a desperate Hail Mary attempt. When asked about Justin Fields’ final heave, Njoku admitted he was a bit anxious as […]