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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sustained a reported hand injury during the loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, clearing a path for Trey Lance to get a start under center. Garoppolo’s status for the Niners’ Week 17 matchup is up in the air, and now the extent of his hand injury has been […]

The Carolina Panthers Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was one of the lowlights of what has been an all-around disappointing season in 2021. The Panthers have a ton of questions to figure out on both sides of the football, and that was evident on Sunday. With the Panthers-Buccaneers game still fresh in […]

COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly spread across the NFL, and the Las Vegas Raiders were one the teams hit hardest by the virus on Monday. Amid the mass amount of players to hit the COVID-19/Reserve list, the Raiders saw multiple key defensive pieces hit the shelf, according to Ari Meirov. The Raiders added linebackers KJ […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ wide receiving corps is one of the nation’s most talented, headlined by the likes of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. Both are among the top wide receivers in the nation and are highly regarded in terms of their future in professional football. Wilson took to Twitter on Monday to announce his […]

The Tennessee Titans were hoping they could reignite Julio Jones‘ career after bringing him aboard this summer via a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. That has been far from the case in 2021, as the veteran wide receiver has been limited to just nine appearances due to varying health issues. After battling injury for much […]

The Carolina Panthers had a rough go of things in Week 16, getting thrashed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on their home soil. Fans were less than thrilled with the performance from Matt Rhule’s squad on Sunday, and let the team know it by booing quarterback Sam Darnold when he entered the game in place […]

The Kansas City Chiefs‘ Week 16 beatdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t come without some trouble, as running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an injury to his collarbone during the win. Edwards-Helaire underwent x-rays on the ailing collarbone after the game and the results came back negative. The running back then underwent an MRI, according to […]

The Detroit Lions are still fighting week in and week out despite the 2021 season being somewhat of a lost cause. At 2-12-1, the playoffs are well out of reach for Dan Campbell’s squad, but that won’t stop them from trotting about the best possible lineup each week. That’s just the case for this upcoming […]

The Denver Broncos had a promising start to the season but have slowed down of late, dropping three of their last four games, and four of their previous six. Head coach Vic Fangio provided an update on the injured Teddy Bridgewater, who is out with a concussion, and it doesn’t seem likely that the Broncos’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been without superstar forward Kevin Durant since Dec. 18 after he was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. Durant is among a handful of Nets players sidelined while in health and safety protocols, including Kyrie Irving. Head coach Steve Nash has offered an update Durant’s status, suggesting a return for the […]

The Chicago Bears have had a season to forget in 2021, with rumors constantly swirling regarding the Matt Nagy’s status as the team’s head coach. With each passing loss Nagy looks more likely to be fired at the season’s end, and his latest comments suggest that even he is less than optimistic about his long-term […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have ridded themselves of their early-season woes and rallied to the tune of an eight-game win streak. Head coach Andy Reid is extremely content with what he’s seen from his squad of late, offering an elite comparison for his side. After the Chiefs took down the Steelers on Sunday, Reid compared […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been without star point guard Trae Young since Dec. 19 after the 23-year-old was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Young has missed the team’s past three games while in the league’s protocols, but his latest Twitter activity suggests he could be ready to make his return to […]

Joe Burrow had a performance for the ages on Sunday during the Cincinnati Bengals’ rout of the Baltimore Ravens, and his showing seems to have caught the attention of plenty of NFL stars. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had clearly caught wind of Burrow’s outing, and had a great reaction during his own post-game […]

Sean McDermott’s Buffalo Bills defeated Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots 33-21 in Foxborough on Sunday.  Things got heated between the two sides on multiple occasions and Stefon Diggs even left some not-so-friendly comments for Patriots fans after a touchdown. While the players on the field don’t seem overly fond of one another, that dislike doesn’t […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the NBA’s health and safety protocols earlier this week, and the team has acted quickly to scoop up a replacement for the big man. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Timberwolves have signed former lottery pick Greg Monroe to a 10-day contract on Sunday. […]

The Seattle Seahawks have officially recorded double-digit losses this season following their collapse against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. It was the first time the Seahawks had lost 10+ games since 2009, and the only time they’ve done so under Pete Carroll’s tutelage. In fact, no Carroll squad has lost double-digit games in almost […]

The Los Angeles Rams secured a playoff berth on Sunday following their 30-23 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. While it was far from the offense’s best performance of the year, the team did enough to earn a victory and guarantee themselves a trip to the postseason. In his post-game interview, Matthew Stafford admitted that he […]

The Houston Texans pulled off a stunning upset of the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, and there might not have been a human being on the planet more fired up than U.S. Gymnastics star Simone Biles. Biles is the girlfriend of Texans’ safety Jonathan Owens, so naturally she’s become a massive fan of the […]

To say that the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots aren’t overly fond of each other would be a massive understatement. The AFC East squads have seen their rivalry evolve over the past few years, as the Bills have become a real threat in the NFL. Tensions flared in a chippy game on Sunday, and […]

The New England Patriots struggled to get the passing game going on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, culminating in the team’s 33-21 defeat against their division rivals. After the game, Mac Jones was highly critical of his performance, accepting responsibility for the team’s loss. Via Mike Giardi, Jones acknowledged that it’s hard for a team […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey had a big game in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, and his play caught the attention of a fellow superstar athlete. Kevin Durant, who was recently placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, was clearly watching the NFL action on Sunday, and sent out a tweet recognizing […]

The Carolina Panthers endured a brutal loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and their fans didn’t shy away from voicing their displeasure with the team. Sam Darnold was the recipient of a series of boos from the home crowd on Sunday after he replaced Cam Newton at quarterback, and head coach Matt Rhule […]

The Cincinnati Bengals wreaked havoc on an injury-riddled Baltimore Ravens team in Week 16, and the main talking point from the victory was the historic performance from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In the win, Burrow recorded 525 passing yards, coming just 29 yards shy of the all-time single-game record. He did manage to make some […]

The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a huge Christmas Day win against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, but not all is well for the squad after the big victory. Star forward Draymond Green has reportedly entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Sunday, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. Golden State Warriors star […]

The Detroit Lions may have a superstar on their hands. Rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been red-hot for Detroit throughout the month of December and he continued his terrific form on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In fact, with his huge performance in Week 16, St. Brown has joined some elite company in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently dealing with a plethora of injuries on both sides of the ball, and the team lost another key player on Sunday. Shaq Barrett reportedly suffered a knee injury at the end of the first half and was initially considered questionable to return to the game, but managed to get […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been battling an ankle injury throughout the season and it seems he managed to reaggravated it on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. During the second quarter, Thielen went down clutching his ankle after being tackled. He was ultimately able to walk off the field under his own […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has been very open about his stance regarding vaccines and the COVID-19 outbreak, sticking to his anti-vax guns no matter the cost. Beasley’s ‘me-first’ mentality has not only hurt the Buffalo Bills, but has also hurt his own wallet. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Beasley has racked up roughly […]

Just when the Chicago Bulls thought they had managed to rid themselves of their recent COVID-19 outbreak, the virus came biting back. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls are losing star point guard Lonzo Ball to COVID-19 protocols. This comes on the heels of the Bulls losing Tony Bradley and Alfonzo McKinnie to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are looking to pick up a key win against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in order to remain in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. They suffered a key loss ahead of the game, however, as star point guard Dejounte Murray has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, […]

College football fans hopeful to catch the Military Bowl matchup between Boston College and East Carolina will be sorely disappointed following the latest COVID update for the game. According to college football insider Bruce Feldman, the Military Bowl has been cancelled due to COVID-related issues. SOURCE: Monday’s Military Bowl (Boston College vs East Carolina) is […]

With Urban Meyer’s Jacksonville Jaguars tenure coming to an early end, less than one full year into his five-year contract, the franchise is set to conduct a new head coaching search this offseason. Already a few candidates have emerged as potential replacements for Meyer, and there are some intriguing options at the forefront of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have not gotten off to the start of the season they’d been hoping for. At 16-17, the Lakers sit in sixth place in the Western Conference, but things could stand to get worse in LA before they get better. According to SportsCenter, the Lakers have had the single easiest schedule thus […]

The Green Bay Packers will be on the NFL’s center stage during Christmas Day, as they host the Cleveland Browns for a Week 16 matchup. The Packers defense will be getting a significant boost right in time for the Christmas clash, as Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark is set to make his return from […]

Urban Meyer’s NFL coaching tenure was over just as quickly as it began, with the former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach getting the boot less than one year into his five-year deal with the team. Meyer’s stint with the Jags was a disaster from start to finish, so much so that one former Ohio State star […]

The Chicago Bears‘ Week 16 matchup sees them face off against the Seattle Seahawks in a clash between two of the NFC’s biggest disappointments from the 2021 campaign. Bears-Seahawks doesn’t feature much to play for outside of pride, but with that in mind, here are some Bears Week 16 predictions. Matt Nagy’s future with the […]

The New Orleans Saints‘ quarterback carousel is set to take another turn on Monday when rookie gunslinger Ian Book will make his first career start. Book is in for somewhat of a Christmas miracle, getting his first taste of NFL action on Dec. 26. When asked about finding out that he’d be the Saints starting […]

The Brooklyn Nets are slated to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, but the team got some tough news ahead of the holiday showcase. According to Shams Charania, Kevin Durant is still in the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will not be playing on Saturday. Nets list Kevin Durant (protocols) out for […]