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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had a difficult year in 2022. After sustaining a hand injury in the Cowboys’ season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Prescott was forced to miss the next five games of the year. While Cooper Rush kept the Cowboys afloat in his absence, Prescott was able to return in Week […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have made an eye-opening addition to the roster, supplying Patrick Mahomes with another weapon for the 2023 season. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Chiefs are signing former first-round pick John Ross to a reserve/futures contract. Via Pelissero on Twitter: “The Chiefs signed WR John Ross III to […]

The Arizona Cardinals have moved on from Kliff Kingsbury, firing their head coach following a disappointing 4-13 season. With their head coaching search officially underway, Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell indicated that Kyler Murray will have a say in the organization’s hunt for a replacement for Kingsbury, via ProFootball Talk. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Bidwell […]

The Los Angeles Chargers appear to have dodged a bullet when it comes to the injury to star wide receiver Mike Williams. The Chargers, who were effectively playing for nothing in Week 18, saw Williams get carted off the field with a back injury. Brandon Staley made the head-scratching decision to keep his starters in […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is returning to Buffalo after being discharged from the University of Cincinnati hospital on Monday. Hamlin will head to another hospital in Buffalo where he’ll continue to undergo treatment and be monitored following the cardiac arrest he suffered on Monday night in Week 17 against the Bengals. Via Ian Rapoport, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have some important decisions looming in the offseason, including what to do with interim head coach Jeff Saturday. While they’ll be conducting a series of head coaching interviews, it’s unclear whether or not the organization wants to bring Saturday back after his bizarre stint as the interim coach following the departure of […]

The Houston Texans managed to stick a wrench in their own rebuild plans after shockingly winning in Week 18 to move them into possession of the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. With the Texans figuring to once again be at the bottom of the standings in 2023, veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks made […]

The Denver Broncos were a mess in 2022, but they’re already looking to put the disappointing season behind them. Star wide receiver Courtland Sutton expressed his confidence for the 2023 season, indicating that he thinks Russell Wilson is poised for a major bounce-back next year. Following the 4-13 campaign, Sutton made a bold claim about […]

The Detroit Lions weren’t playing for their own spot in the playoffs on Sunday night. Rather, the Lions, who were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day after the Seattle Seahawks beat the LA Rams, were playing purely to spoil the Green Bay Packers season. They did precisely that, stunning Aaron Rodgers and Co. […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the stunning decision to move on from head coach Kliff Kingsbury following a disappointing 2022 NFL season. The Cardinals limped to a 4-13 record on the year, and with an important offseason looming, the organization has decided to part ways with Kingsbury, according to Adam Schefter. Sources: The Arizona Cardinals fired […]

The Buffalo Bills were playing for more than just a win in Week 18 against the New England Patriots, and that was clear from the very first play of the game. Nyheim Hines took the opening kickoff to the house for a massive touchdown that had Bills Mafia going crazy, and when asked about it […]

The Washington Commanders rolled with the rookie in Week 18 against the Cowboys after Taylor Heinicke surprisingly suggested the team started Sam Howell for their regular-season finale. The early returns on that gamble were magnificent for Washington, as Howell threw a touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin on the very first throw of his NFL career. […]

The Miami Dolphins are headed to the NFL Playoffs. Despite the offensive struggles in Week 18 against the New York Jets, the Dolphins clinched a playoff berth after edging out an 11-6 victory in a scoreline more closely resembling a baseball game than a playoff-berth-deciding NFL game. The Dolphins overcame a recent five-game losing streak […]

Things got heated during the second half of the New Orleans Saints-Carolina Panthers game in Week 18 on Sunday. Panthers r running back D’Onta Foreman and Saints defensive lineman Marcus Davenport were ejected from the game in the third quarter after exchanging punches right in front of the referees. In a wild exchange early into […]

There’s something in the air in Buffalo. Bills running back and kick returner Nyheim Hines just took another kick return to the house for a touchdown, marking his second kick-return TD of the game after scoring a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the afternoon. His second score was just as emphatic as the first, as […]

The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t happy with the NFL’s solution to the cancellation of their Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills amid the Damar Hamlin situation. Joe Mixon made that much clear on Sunday after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Amid reports that a coin flip could determine home-field advantage during the Wild […]

Tom Brady and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starters took the field in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons despite having already locked up a playoff spot. Suiting up in Week 18, Brady managed to make NFL history, setting the record for most completions in a single season. If that sounds familiar, it’s […]

Damar Hamlin won’t be on the field with his Buffalo Bills teammates in Week 18, but he’ll be watching closely as he continues to progress from the hospital. Hamlin took to Twitter ahead of the Bills’ Week 18 clash against the New England Patriots to show support for his teammates in their first game back […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had plenty to celebrate of late, with two of their superstar players having etched their names in the franchise history books during the same week. Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner both joined the 500-point club this week, becoming the fastest two players to achieve the career milestone in franchise history. […]

With a flurry of head coaching moves expected throughout the NFL this offseason, Sean Payton’s future in the league is once again under a microscope. The former Saints head coach stepped away from football for the 2022 season, but appears to be on the verge of a return to the sideline. With interest in Payton’s […]

With just one week remaining in the NFL season, there’s little time for players to improve their cases for individual awards. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs once again look to be Super Bowl contenders after a prolific regular season, and when things are all said and done, it’d be a shocker if the […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to receive tremendous signs of support from NFL players across the league, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady was the latest to send some well wishes over to Hamlin ahead of Week 18. Before the Buccaneers’ regular-season finale, for which Brady will be active and on the field, […]

Arizona Cardinals star EDGE rusher JJ Watt will play in the final game of his illustrious NFL career, having announced his intention to retire from football after the 2022 season. Ahead of the Cardinals’ Week 18 clash against the San Francisco 49ers, Watt’s brothers, Derek and TJ, both of whom play in the league, had […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are slated to face the Arizona Coyotes on Friday in what figures to be a big bounce-back spot for the team. At 8-25-4, with just 20 points on the year, the Blackhawks will look to pick up a win over the lowly Coyotes at home in Chicago. Unfortunately, Patrick Kane has been […]

The New York Yankees have had a solid offseason thus far, securing an Aaron Judge extension and the signing of Carlos Rodon. But there’s more work to be done if the Yankees want to win their first World Series title since 2009. The starting rotation appears set in stone, and it’s one of the best […]

The San Francisco 49ers figure to enter the NFL Playoffs with Brock Purdy under center, but that may not be their plan throughout. On Friday, Kyle Shanahan provided an injury update for Jimmy Garoppolo, via Jennifer Lee Chan, during which he indicated the 49ers QB has been making progress. As of now, the 49ers are […]

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler’s injury is enough to make anyone cringe, and the fact that he actually stayed in the game and played through it makes things even crazier. On Dec. 15, Wheeler was hit by a shot from Jets All-Star defenseman Josh Morrisey. The shot ruptured Wheeler’s testicle, an injury that has kept […]

The Buffalo Bills announced on Friday that team radio announcer John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend. The Murphy family revealed that John is at home recovering after the incident and he’s been making progress on a daily basis. A statement from the Murphy family indicated that he received care at the Buffalo General Medical […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be getting a key weapon for Kirk Cousins and the rest of the offense back ahead of their regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears. According to Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are activating tight end Irv Smith Jr. from Injured Reserve, clearing the way for him to return to action in Week […]

It’s been over one month since Lamar Jackson last practiced for the Baltimore Ravens and the team has not indicated when they expect him back. Ahead of the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18, Jackson has officially been ruled out by the Ravens. With the playoffs looming, Jackson is dealing with a […]

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson was placed on IR earlier this week, and now it’s been revealed that he underwent season-ending surgery. According to Matthew Paras of The Washington Times, Gibson had surgery to repair a fractured foot that’s been plaguing him for the past few weeks. Gibson has reportedly been playing through the […]

The Miami Dolphins have announced that Skylar Thompson will be the starting quarterback for their crucial regular-season finale in Week 18 against the New York Jets. With myriad injuries at the quarterback position, the Dolphins will turn to their rookie signal caller on Sunday, as both Teddy Bridgewater and Tua Tagovailoa will be unavailable. The […]

With Damar Hamlin on the upswing in his recovery, there’s a major sense of optimism within the Buffalo Bills organization. During Friday’s media address, Bills GM Brandon Beane opened up on the situation with Hamlin, and spoke highly of the organization, particularly of head coach Sean McDermott. Beane was full of praise for how McDermott […]

The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t playing for a playoff spot in Week 18, but there are some personal accolades on the line. Running back Josh Jacobs will look to become the franchise’s first rushing champ in almost 40 years on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s if he’s able to play, however. Jacobs was […]

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen addressed the media on Thursday for the first time since the Damar Hamlin injury, sharing some powerful and moving words about the situation. Among his initial comments in the aftermath of Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, Allen had a classy and unprompted gesture for Bengals WR Tee Higgins. Higgins has faced some […]

The 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees were revealed on Wednesday, and among the latest group of players hoping to get immortalized in Canton is former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson. After seeing his name on the list of nominees, Johnson made a case for his place in the Hall of Fame, and […]

The NFL has decided against resuming the Week 17 game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals following the injury to Damar Hamlin, according to AP’s Rob Maaddi. With the league preparing for the Week 18 slate, Roger Goodell and the NFL have made the decision to forgo the Week 17 clash that was suspended […]

Arizona Cardinals star EDGE rusher JJ Watt announced he’s retiring after this season, and it seems one fan wanted to show their appreciation in the strangest of ways. Watt took to Twitter on Thursday to reveal the latest fan mail he received, indicating that it was without a doubt the most bizarre thing any fan […]

The NFL is exploring its options as it prepares to make a decision over what to do with the Bengals-Bills Week 17 clash. After the game was postponed due to the Damar Hamlin injury, the league is attempting to sort out the best approach for handling playoff seeding. Given the unprecedented situation, there have been […]