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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson backed up all of his offseason talk with a dominant performance against the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The superstar wideout was unstoppable in Week 1, hauling in nine receptions for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jefferson recorded the fifth 150+ receiving yard game of his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a strong first half against the Las Vegas Raiders, but the offense may find things a bit more difficult in the second half. Star wide receiver Keenan Allen was ruled out for the remainder of the game after he picked up a hamstring injury during the first half of the […]

The Miami Dolphins were fired up after a big win over the New England Patriots in what was Mike McDaniel’s first game as head coach. McDaniel called an excellent game as the Dolphins controlled the Patriots for all four quarters. After the win, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped an absurd comment about McDaniel and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were handed a devastating injury update on star EDGE rusher T.J. Watt who went down with an injury during the final moments of regulation in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Adam Schefter, Watt suffered a torn pec in the fourth quarter on Sunday and will require testing on the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards came under fire on social media on Sunday after a clip of him making some homophobic remarks made the rounds online. Edwards posted a video to his Instagram story on Sunday in which he made some out-of-pocket comments while recording a group of men outside what appears to be a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris went down late in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals with an apparent ankle injury. The Steelers running back was seen writhing on the ground in pain after getting brought down after a carry. While Harris eventually limped off the field under his own strength, he was replaced […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had an absolute nightmare first half in their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Burrow was dangerously inaccurate, turning the ball over a total of four times in the first half of play as the Steelers jumped out to a big lead over the Bengals. Naturally, the Steelers were feeling themselves […]

Scott Frost was fired from his role as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday after a brutal start to the year. Following the unthinkable loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday, Nebraska football decided it was best to change course and fire Frost. Part of his firing will feature a massive $15 million buyout, […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers got off to an abysmal start to the 2022 college football season, and as a result, the program has finally pulled the plug on the Scott Frost experiment. On Sunday, after Nebraska was shockingly routed 45-42 by Georgia Southern, the team’s second humiliating loss of the season, Frost was informed that he’d […]

The Chicago Bears are set to kick off the 2022 NFL season at home against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Unfortunately, field conditions are… less than optimal for the season opener after a massive rain storm hit Chicago over the weekend. Soldier Field was seemingly not ready for the level of precipitation that rained […]

The New York Yankees are mired by injury, but it seems reinforcements are on their way. DJ LeMahieu is among the Yankees players currently shelved with an injury, as the star infielder has been battling a toe ailment throughout the month of August and into September. After landing on the IL during the week, LeMahieu […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander continues to make progress in his return to action after landing on the IL with a calf injury in late August, and the veteran starting pitcher indicated Sunday that his return could be right around the corner. After throwing a bullpen session, Verlander revealed that he was nearing a return […]

The Arizona Cardinals were bit by the injury bug with Week 1 right around the corner. Zach Ertz has been dealing with a calf injury, and after being a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, the veteran tight end did not partake at all on Thursday. Fellow offensive weapon Rondale Moore also reportedly sustained an injury […]

The Denver Broncos will stampede into Seattle to take on the Seahawks on Monday night, and with them will be Russell Wilson, set to square off with his former team in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll revealed his honest expectations for how the 12th man will receive Wilson […]

Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns had a rather messy divorce this offseason, culminating in the deal to send the quarterback to the Carolina Panthers. The two sides will face off on Sunday, and there may be some added rivalries behind the scenes. While Mayfield’s matchup with his former team was always anticipated to be […]

The Carolina Panthers had a late addition to their Week 1 injury report, as superstar running back Christian McCaffrey is reportedly dealing with a shin issue. Via Field Yates, the Panthers star was added to Thursday’s injury report despite being a full participant in practice. The Panthers have a matchup with the Cleveland Browns on […]

The New York Jets have mixed expectations heading into the 2022 NFL season, and some media members with less optimistic outlooks for the team are already looking ahead to the trade deadline. Jets reporter Rich Cimini indicates that one of the team’s wide receivers could be a sought-after trade piece in 2022, but surprisingly, it’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks were hoping to start the 2022 NFL season with a clean bill of health, but that doesn’t seem likely following the latest update to rookie running back Kenneth Walker. Via Jordan Schultz, the Seahawks rookie is not expected to be available for the season opener against the Broncos on Monday night. Walker […]

The Los Angeles Rams further locked down its future on Thursday by signing GM Les Snead to a long-term contract extension. The Rams already extended head coach Sean McVay’s deal earlier in the offseason, so now the franchise has two of its key components locked down for the long haul. The team made that deal […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to have star wide receiver Diontae Johnson available in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but Chase Claypool isn’t too worried either way. Via Brooke Pryor, Claypool expressed his confidence in the Steelers’ offense to produce on Sunday, with or without Johnson on the field. Chase Claypool on Diontae Johnson: […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is in the process of negotiating a new contract with the organization, and he is well aware that all eyes are on him as talks continue. Jackson, who is working on his new deal without an agent, admitted Thursday that he’s gotten a kick out of trolling Ravens fans on […]

DJ LeMahieu was out of the lineup for the first leg of the New York Yankees doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, as the team pulled off an ugly extra-inning win. According to Aaron Boone, LeMahieu is still dealing with a toe injury that has plagued him during the second half of the season. […]

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea tenure came to a disastrous end on Tuesday, and it seems that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo may have played a role in the decision to move on from the German manager. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly pulled the plug on Tuchel after Chelsea’s humiliating Champions League defeat at the hands of […]

Cam Akers made a remarkable recovery from his Achilles injury last season in order to contribute down the stretch of the Rams’ Super Bowl run. With the 2022 season set to get underway, Akers is at full strength, and has no doubts about his availability. Speaking with Gilbert Manzano of the OC Register, Akers declared […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a Week 1 clash against the Chicago Bears, but already it seems there’s a chance quarterback Trey Lance is without one of his key weapons. Star tight end George Kittle is reportedly dealing with a groin injury and was not available during Wednesday’s practice, per Ari Meirov. […]

Van Jefferson was hoping to be cleared to play in the Los Angeles Rams’ season opener on Thursday, but it seems that his knee injury won’t be healed enough for him to suit up. The Rams host the Bills on Thursday Night Football to usher in the 2022 NFL season, but they will be without […]

The Los Angeles Rams will kick off the NFL season on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills, and Aaron Donald, as one would expect, is grinding away in the gym. He has a very special workout partner ahead of the season opener, however, as the Rams star defensive tackle was seen pumping iron with Dwayne “The […]

The New York Yankees are mired by injuries right now, and fans were hoping for some type of optimistic update regarding Matt Carpenter. Aaron Boone spoke on Carpenter’s foot injury on Wednesday, and unfortunately, the results aren’t very encouraging. Via Bryan Hoch, Boone revealed that the latest X-rays on Carpenter’s foot did show signs of […]

The Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers will square off in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season, meaning Baker Mayfield will be pitted up against his former team. Ahead of the matchup, Browns running back Nick Chubb was asked about what he expects in a matchup with his old quarterback. Chubb didn’t mince words, giving […]

Longtime NFL wide receiver and former Denver Broncos star Emmanuel Sanders announced his retirement via his Instagram account on Wednesday. The 35-year-old shared an emotional message with his fans on the social media platform, in which he declared his career in the pros had reached its end.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

The Seattle Seahawks named the team’s captains for the 2022 NFL season, and among those honored with the role was star wide receiver Tyler Lockett. Clearly a popular player among his cohorts, given that teammates voted for the captains, Lockett has been an important member of the Seahawks since arriving in Seattle in 2015. Rashaad […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will lean heavily upon Najee Harris this year, but ultimately, the second-year running back will not be the team’s X-factor in the 2022 NFL season. Despite his clear role as the lead running back and the high expectations surrounding Harris, there’s another player who will prove more critical to the Steelers’ success […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is still hoping to suit up in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, but it’s far from a sure thing that he’ll be ready to go. Godwin has been recovering from a torn ACL which ended his 2021 season early. The Buccaneers were hopeful that he’d be ready […]

The Houston Texans released their latest depth chart on Tuesday, and it bodes well for rookie running back Dameon Pierce. The Texans rookie has been rising up fantasy football draft boards of late, and those who took a gamble on Pierce in the mid-rounds are set to be rewarded in a major way. The Texans […]

Jake Paul and Anderson Silva have finalized a boxing match which is set to take place in Phoenix, Arizona on Oct. 29. After the fight was confirmed, an old tweet from Paul surfaced online, in which his much-younger self was clearly a huge Silva fan. In the tweet, Paul was expressing his joy over having […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legendary fullback Franco Harris will be immortalized at Acrisure Stadium this season. President Art Rooney II announced Tuesday that Franco’s iconic No. 32 jersey will be retired by the Steelers in a ceremony late into the 2022 NFL season. Harris will have his number retired on December 24, during the Steelers’ Week 16 […]

New York Giants first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux is participating in individual drills at practice on Tuesday, per Brian Daboll, a key step in the right direction in regards to his availability for the season opener on Sunday. Thibodeaux went down with a knee injury during the preseason, but the latest update to his status indicates […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally named a starting quarterback with their Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals looming. Mitchell Trubisky won the QB1 job and will start the year under center for Mike Tomlin’s offense. Behind him on the depth chart are Kenny Pickett, who was named the backup quarterback, and third-stringer Mason Rudolph. […]

The last time Aaron Donald suited up in an NFL game, he was doing so in the Super Bowl alongside former LA Rams linebacker Von Miller. On Thursday, the two will be pitted against each other in the 2022 NFL season opener. The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams will usher in the new NFL […]