Matthew Schmidt Articles - Page 194

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has had a spectacular rookie campaign, and next Sunday, he can make it even better. After throwing three touchdown passes in the Browns’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend, Mayfield needs just three more to pass Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson for the most touchdown tosses by a […]

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is interested in the Arizona Cardinals’ head-coaching job, according to Peter King of Pro Football Talk. Rumor has it that current Cardinals coach Steve Wilks will be done after just one season in Arizona, as the Cardinals have gone just 3-12 this year. McCarthy served as Packers […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has made quite a name for himself in the NBA and looks like he is going to be a perennial MVP candidate for years to come. However, it wasn’t always this easy for Antetokounmpo. Back in 2015 while being coached by Jason Kidd, Giannis was benched in a late-season game […]

The Carolina Panthers shut down quarterback Cam Newton for the final two games of the season due to shoulder issues, allowing second-year signal-caller Taylor Heinicke to take the reins. Well, now, the Panthers may need to dig deeper and use a third quarterback. Heinicke will be getting an MRI on his non-throwing elbow after injuring […]

Former Detroit Lions general manager Matt Millen was not exactly well-liked during his tenure with the Lions, as he became synonymous with the franchise’s losing culture in the early 2000s. However, now, Lions fans will be rooting for Millen. Millen underwent successful heart surgery on Monday morning, according to Peter King of Pro Football Talk. […]

Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green may come across as an angry who has no mercy on the court, but off the court, it’s an entirely different story. Like here with his son, for example. This is just adorable. pic.twitter.com/94utuJaJx0 — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 24, 2018 Draymond’s son was looking at the […]

The Dallas Cowboys clinched the NFC East division title with their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon and are locked into the No. 4 seed in the NFC, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still wants the team to put the pedal to the metal next week against the New York Giants. When […]

The Carolina Panthers may rest running back Christian McCaffrey in their regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints next weekend, according to Panthers beat writer Bill Voth. While nothing is set in stone yet, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says the team “needs to be smart” and that it could be a good time “to […]

It’s no secret that New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles is on the hot seat and will probably lose his job at the end of the season. However, Bowles wants no part in discussing his job security, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com: “I do not talk about my job,” Bowles said on a […]

A knee injury might be the reason for the sudden dropoff of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady over the last couple of weeks. If it is, Brady doesn’t want to talk about it. After a dreadful day under center during a win over the Buffalo Bills in which Brady threw for just 146 yards […]

The Cleveland Browns have a chance to put together a winning season for the first time since 2007 when they take on the Baltimore Ravens on the road next week, and Browns head coach Gregg Williams says the team will treat it like a playoff game, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk: […]

Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher applied one of the biggest hits you will ever see by a punter on Sunday afternoon, drilling Carolina Panthers returner Kenjon Barner in the first half of the Falcons’ win. Afterward, Barner had some fun at his own expense, tweeting that Barner’s hit was “disrespectful”: @MattBosher5 this offseason I’m coming […]

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles ripped the officials after his team’s overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, saying he felt like the Jets were playing two teams. The league is now reviewing Bowles’ comments for a possible fine, but Bowles is standing by his comments, according to Ian Rapoport […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas tore his Achilles during his team’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, knocking him out for the remainder of the season and putting his career in jeopardy. The Texans traded for Thomas midway through the season in order to bolster their receiving corps. Fellow Houston wide out DeAndre Hopkins was […]

The Miami Dolphins will not be pursuing University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for their head-coaching position, according to Dave Hyde of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “I know and respect Jim Harbaugh, but with my relationship with Michigan I would not have an interest in hiring him,’’ said Dolphins owner Steve Ross in a […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has long been known as one of the classiest players in the NFL. That class was on full display Sunday, as he presented Associated Press writer Bob Baum with his own jersey: Before @LarryFitzgerald answered any questions from the media, he had a little surprise for one of their […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy recently started running drills, but that doesn’t mean he will be available for his team’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post, McCoy will not play in the Redskins’ Week 17 game against the Eagles while he recovers from a broken leg he […]

A fight broke out between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday after 49ers safety Marcell Harris applied a hit to Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after Trubisky slid at the tail end of a run. Several Bears players came to Trubisky’s defense, including wide receiver Anthony Miller. Miller says that defending Trubisky was […]

A brawl broke out between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday when 49ers safety Marcell Harris hit Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after Trubisky slid at the end of a run. The late hit sparked a fight between the two sides, with several Bears players stepping […]

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has said that he wants to stay with the Wolverines, but don’t tell that to the New York Jets. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, the Jets are planning to make a run at Harbaugh for their head-coaching job this offseason. Harbaugh is making $7 million a year […]

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a tough road loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, but in the defeat, Patrick Mahomes threw his 30th touchdown pass away from home, breaking Tom Brady’s record for most road touchdown passes in a single season, according to NFL Research. Brady had held the record since 2007. It […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a devastating loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night, putting their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. One of the biggest reasons for the loss was a fake punt attempt that did not work. The thing is, pretty much everyone knew it failed except for the Steelers players themselves: Here’s […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Dante Pettis suffered an MCL injury during his team’s loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday and will miss the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams next week, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The good news is that Pettis, who caught three passes for […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is used to winning divisions. After the Patriots’ win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon, New England clinched its 10th consecutive AFC East division title and its 15th division crown in the last 16 years. However, just because it’s a regular occurrence for the Pats does not […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck led his team back from a 10-point deficit against the New York Giants to come away with a 28-27 win on Sunday afternoon, and Colts head coach Frank Reich was enamored with his performance. Frank Reich: “I can’t say enough about how clutch Andrew was.” Said on the TD to […]

The Cleveland Browns? A team that other ballclubs should fear? Really? Times have changed. The Browns have gone from complete doormats to a legitimately decent NFL team, and rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield is completely aware of the shift. “People need to fear playing in Cleveland” – Baker Mayfield #Browns — Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) December 23, […]

The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention after their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill is taking the blame, according to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald. “We have to be cleaner, every position, starting with me,” said Tannehill. Tannehill completed 15 of his 22 passes for 146 […]

The Dallas Cowboys clinched the NFC East division title with their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon, but team owner Jerry Jones is not satisfied with the team’s performance overall, saying that the franchise “have some work to do,” according to David Helman of the Cowboys’ official team website. Dallas can’t earn […]

Nick Foles threw for 471 yards in the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon, setting an Eagles franchise record for most passing yards in a single game. Foles' 474 yards are most in Eagles history. Donovan threw for 464 against the Packers in 2004. — Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) December 23, 2018 […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has already stamped his name among the best rushers in the league, and during Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Elliott became just the eighth player in NFL history to rush for 4,000 yards in 40 games. You can't stop Zeke's hunger. You can only hope to contain […]

The Dallas Cowboys have clinched the NFC East division title after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. How 'bout them Cowboys! Champions of the NFC East! pic.twitter.com/KjOEEXGXqG — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 23, 2018 It has been a heck of a ride for Dallas, who began the year with a record of 3-5. Dallas […]

The Indianapolis Colts rallied for a 28-27 win over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Safety Malik Hooker picked off Eli Manning late in the fourth quarter to seal the deal: COLTS SEAL IT https://t.co/fRyVxuIL0l — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 23, 2018 The Colts improved to 9-6 with the […]

It has been a tough, trying season for the New England Patriots, but, at the very least, it will result in another AFC East division title after their victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Count 'em up. It's ANOTHER AFC East title for the @patriots. pic.twitter.com/hSVnucLUn8 — Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made history on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, as he surpassed 4,000 yards this season to become just the fourth signal-caller in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards 10 times, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Philip Rivers represent the other three quarterbacks. […]

It was around this time last year that quarterback Nick Foles began his march in leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl. This year, circumstances are a bit different, as the Eagles are currently on the outside looking in of the NFC playoff picture, but that isn’t stopping Foles from giving it all he […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was carted off of the field with an apparent leg injury during his team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. Adam Schefter of ESPN has since clarified that the injury is, in fact, an Achilles injury. Texans’ WR Demaryius Thomas, […]

Carolina Panthers second-year running back Christian McCaffrey made history against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon, becoming only the third player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and catch 100 passes in the same season, according to NFL Research. McCaffrey joins former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and former San Diego Chargers […]

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore is out for the remainder of the regular season with a foot injury, but the veteran is not giving up on returning to the Dolphins next season, according to Safid Deen of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel: “The goal is to come back one more year,” said Gore. “I’ll see […]

Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Jaire Alexander has been ruled out of the remainder of his team’s game against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon due to a groin injury, according to the team. Alexander had registered four tackles before exiting. On the year, Alexander has totaled 66 tackles, half a sack, an interception, […]