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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has not had the season he had hoped for after having an incredibly impressive rookie season. Fournette has been injured for most of his sophomore campaign, but was also suspended for a game after an altercation during the Jaguars game against the Buffalo Bills. As soon as Fournette came […]

After firing former head coach Mike McCarthy last week after an unlikely loss, the Green Bay Packers appointed Joe Philbin as their interim head coach. On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, the Packers looked like a completely rejuvenated team and they cruised to a 34 to 20 victory over the Falcons. Green Bay had scored […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a bit of a second-half collapse on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after leading 14 to 3 after the first half. Unfortunately for the Bucs, they played well enough in the first three quarters to keep themselves ahead of the NFC South-leading Saints. However, they didn’t score in the fourth […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones broke an incredible NFL record during Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. 🚨 Record Alert 🚨 Julio Jones just became the first player in NFL history with 1,400 receiving yards in 5 straight seasons. Jones was tied with Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison who had 1,400 receiving yards […]

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore continues to climb higher and higher on NFL rushing lists. During Sunday’s game agains the New England Patriots, the 35-year-old running back did it again. History for @frankgore. 🙌 📺 » @NFLonCBS#NEvsMIA #ProBowlVote https://t.co/yhyIh6BRuj — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 9, 2018 Gore has been staking his claim on the […]

Max Kellerman always has his bold takes lined up and ready to be shared with the world and it’s clear that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley prompted a Kellerman hot take. Barkley was referred to as the best running back in the entire NFL by Kellerman after his big performance against the Washington […]

The Washington Redskins recently rolled the dice and claimed former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster off of waivers after he was released by the team. Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley was asked by TMZ reporters about the situation. Wiley stated,”You gotta allow the guy to have his opportunity. He’s not on the field right […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is extremely focused on the task at hand in regards to this week’s matchup with division rival Miami Dolphins. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Brady gave his thoughts on this week’s matchup with Miami. “I think it’s just that it’s got to be a mindset. … […]

The Green Bay Packers are looking to bound back after a tough loss last week against the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.  Luckily for the Packers, it looks like they will have two of their key offensive players for this week’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. According to the Green Bay Packers injury report, Cobb and […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has been fined on Friday for his helmet to helmet hit on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in last Thursday night’s game. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith was fined $26,739 for a hit on New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, according to a source. Smith will appeal. He […]

As if the New York Jets season couldn’t grow any more unfortunate, the defense took a massive hit as stud linebacker Darron Lee was hit with a suspension on Friday. More bad news for the #Jets: LB Darron Lee is suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the talk of the NFL for the entire week since former head coach Mike McCarthy was fired after the team’s unlikely loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and McCarthy were reportedly not seeing eye to eye like they once used to. McCarthy would reportedly call plays that […]

If there is one thing to agree on, it’s that it’s a great time to be a Los Angeles football fan regardless of what team someone prefers. The Rams have been an unbelievable powerhouse all season long, only losing to the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers, on the other hand, have only lost three games, […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has missed nearly the entire season with a groin injury and was placed on injured reserved back in Week 6. Devonta Freeman was recently rehabbing in Philly. Was here at practice today observing. Dan Quinn is not ruling him out for the remainder of the season yet. Still a […]

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward looks like he will be missing his first game of this upcoming Sunday. Injury Report: Browns will be without DB Denzel Ward vs. Panthers 📰 » https://t.co/IAEXO8S2Wz pic.twitter.com/94JnEfKq3q — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 7, 2018 Ward has been excellent for the Browns and has played in every game this […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has had a successful season so far with the Colts and he hasn’t exactly been helping the Colts win games in a traditional sense. In this case, Reich often shows trust in his often and goes for it on fourth down where most coaches turn to the punting unit. […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith is having himself quite the season. It’s safe to assume prior to the start of the season, not many imagined the Cowboys would find the success they have had to this point. Dallas’ defense has been fast and stout on the defensive side of the ball considering they’ve been amongst […]

Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been an absolute stud when he’s been on the field. The only problem is Clowney has had a tough time over the years staying on the field due to health-related reasons. Clowney’s rookie season was very short lived and the former number one overall pick out of South […]

The Tennessee Titans cruised to their seventh victory this season on Thursday Night Football by routing division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, 30-9. In addition to the Jaguars loss they are now eliminated from playoffs entirely. This season has been a nightmare the Jaguars considering one season ago they had reached the AFC Championship game. With the […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll did his normal press conference routine ahead, but this week prior to Monday night’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings was a bit different. Carroll revealed a possible lesson learned from his past seasons as the Seahawks head coach. Pete Carroll on why he likes to run the ball: “It’s […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib was held out of action for right around two months with an ankle injury. Although Talib was on a snap count in last Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Lions, presumably things will be much different this coming Sunday against the Chicago Bears. According to Rams Insider Myles Simmons, head […]

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith exited Thursday night’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an apparent knee injury, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Jonnu Smith to locker room with knee injury, per @TitansRadio. #Titans — Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 7, 2018 Smith needed help off the field and the injury did not look […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning could find himself on a list he’d probably prefer to stay off of. The two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback is only one loss away from tying Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre for second-most losses all time by a starting quarterback. Favre had a record of 186-112 while Manning […]

Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes was not pleased after this past Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. The loss wasn’t the reason why Hughes was upset though. NFL ref Roy Ellison supposedly had some choice words for Hughes during the game. The NFL has placed official Roy Ellison on administrative leave while it continues […]

The Oakland Raiders provided some good and bad news on Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The #Raiders have officially designated OT Donald Penn for return off Injured Reserve. That opens his window and closes another. This is their second player off IR… and means Marshawn Lynch won’t play again […]

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dan Martindale had some very high praise for Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes ahead of this week’s matchup. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Martindale stated. “I think Mahomes is [Joe] Montana — I’m talking about the San Francisco Montana and not the Kansas City Montana,” Martindale said. “I think how everything […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh faces off this weekend against Andy Reid and the  Kansas City Chiefs. Back when Reid was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Harbaugh was the teams’ special-teams and learned a lot from Reid in his time in Philadelphia. Harbaugh stated two words Reid had on a notecard behind […]

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is on his way to a possible Comeback Player of the Year award after this insane run on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. .@AdrianPeterson with the longest rush of his career 👀 https://t.co/6847ftxhDL — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 4, 2018 This was Peterson’s first ever 90+ yard […]

The New York Jets appear to be getting their starting quarterback Sam Darnold back for this upcoming week’s matchup with the Buffalo Bills. QB update. #Jets pic.twitter.com/fRBKGSqnuW — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 3, 2018 Veteran quarterback Josh McCown has filled in for Darnold while the rookie recovers from a foot injury that has held him […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reached out to former Texas Tech head coach about a possible assistant role. McVay confirmed @PSchrags report that he reached out to Kliff Kingsbury, a good friend, to gauge interest in possible role while Kingsbury's situation plays out. But he said Kingsbury was still exploring options. — Gary […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is arguably one of the best coaches to ever do it. However, Belichick gives credit and praise where it is due, and there is one coach in particular that he holds to a very high standard. “There’s nobody I have more respect for in football than Nick Saban […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has had his share of difficulties finding success in recent seasons. ESPN staff writer Katherine Terrell reported Lewis’ comments on whether or not he expects his job to be safe. “No. I wouldn’t expect any or ask for any,” he said. “Least of my worries.” When asked if he […]

The Los Angeles Chargers decided to part ways with offensive tackle Joe Barksdale the day after the Chargers’ comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. #Chargers are waiving veteran OT Joe Barksdale, source said. Barksdale (@jbdale72 tweeted his goodbye). He’s been inactive as of late, but is healthy. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a call that may have been a pleasant surprise to many as they decided to bring back former running back Charcandrick West. Chiefs signed RB Charcandrick West about 30 minutes ago, per source. He’s back. pic.twitter.com/NOnErP77L2 — Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 3, 2018 West spent his entire five-year career with […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered their seventh loss of the season this past Sunday, when they fell prey to the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field, 20-17.. The Packers were heavily favored to win this game and unfortunately, now former head coach Mike McCarthy lost his job immediately after the game. This was a move a lot […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has joined some elite company during the first half of Sunday’s performance against the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson just become only the 3rd QB in NFL history to have 40 pass TDs in his first 19 career games joining Kurt Warner (45) and Dan Marino (44).#Texans — Allan Bell (@AllanGBell) […]

The Chicago Bears have been a force to be reckoned with this season, but things have been a bit shaky for the Bears since quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been recovering from a shoulder injury. The Bears suffered an unfortunate loss to the New York Giants, but that wasn’t going to stop head coach Matt Nagy […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been nothing short of amazing this season. On Sunday, Mahomes solidified his MVP caliber season as he threw his 40th touchdown pass of the  in Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. It’s only Week 13 of the regular season. After his 3rd passing TD today, Patrick Mahomes now […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has seen his fair share of injuries over the years, and unfortunately this season has been no different. Gronkowski has missed three games this season and has accumulated 32 catches, 504 yards, and two touchdowns this season. Ryan Hanable of WEEI Sports Radio Network discussed what ESPN’s Jeff […]