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The Jacksonville Jaguars have been cautious with running back Leonard Fournette’s lingering hamstring injury. However, the second-year back could not help but announce his status for Week 4. Fournette took it upon himself to relay to the masses on Twitter that he would be available for Sunday’s matchup versus the New York Jets. It appears […]

The Dallas Mavericks made quite the investment to acquire forward Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft. Fortunately, the rookie has already started to show signs of why the Mavs felt so confident in making the trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic kicked the preseason off in style with a number of flashy plays. He […]

The Dallas Mavericks have ushered in a bit of a youth movement in recent years. They added to that group with the drafting of point guard Jalen Brunson. It appears Brunson has already made quite the impression on head coach Rick Carlisle. According to Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Carlisle is pleased with what […]

The Los Angeles Rams missed the presence of cornerback Aqib Talib against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Fortunately, head coach Sean McVay is optimistic about his return. Talib was forced to undergo surgery for an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3. McVay said he is hopeful about the veteran coming back in the regular season, via Cameron […]

The Minnesota Vikings came up short on Thursday in a high-powered shootout versus the Los Angeles Rams. Although the team has dropped to 1-2-1 in the 2018 NFL season, head coach Mike Zimmer is not ready to press the panic button. There is some concern regarding Minnesota’s slow start to the year. It appears Zimmer is not surprised […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed a bit of a coming-out party against the Minnesota Vikings on primetime Thursday night. However, he made sure to credit the pieces around him for his stellar outing. Goff was virtually flawless all night against what was supposed to be a formidable Vikings defense. He attributed his performance to feeling […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff lit it up on Thursday night versus the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Sean McVay has an idea of why his quarterback has been able to play at such a high level this season. Goff played with the utmost confidence against the Vikings which resulted in him making some of the […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was widely considered the league’s premier pass rusher going into the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, he still has yet to record his first sack this season after three games. Some may be concerned with his inability to bring down the quarterback thus far. However, Donald knows it is only […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been sidelined since having knee surgery following Week 2. Fortunately, it appears he could be ready to make his return soon. The Bengals had initially given Mixon a two-week timetable after getting his knee scoped. However, it does not appear as though he will be available for this […]

The Cleveland Browns were forced to put quarterback Baker Mayfield in during Week 3 after quarterback Tyrod Taylor left the game with a concussion. It appears Taylor has finally been cleared to play. The Browns have already named Mayfield the starter. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, head coach Hue Jackson officially declared Taylor […]

The Tennessee Titans recently announced the release of wide receiver Rishard Matthews at his very own requestion. General manager Jon Robinson has now provided a bit more clarity on the whole situation. Matthews kicked things off with a cryptic post on Instagram. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Robinson says the Titans attempted to trade him […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola spent the best years of his career in a New England Patriots uniform. However, he now finds himself on the opposite sideline for the Week 4 matchup in Foxborough. Amendola will undoubtedly have his fair share of nostalgia visiting his former team. He says he is admittedly excited to […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been nothing short of spectacular thus far in the 2018 NFL season. Even head coach Andy Reid cannot help but compare his likeness to Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. Mahomes’ play this season has given Reid flashbacks of his days with the Green Bay Packers. According to Pete […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to pull out a win versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. Unfortunately, it came at a steep price with the knee injury to safety Rodney McLeod. The Eagles have struggled with injuries to start the 2018 NFL season. According to Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia, McLeod can now be added […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has gotten off to a stellar start to the 2018 NFL season. Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle even suggested that he may be aging like a fine wine. There is no question that Roethlisberger is entering the final stretch of his career. However, according to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Weddle […]

The New Orleans Saints moved to 2-1 with their clutch win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. Needless to say, quarterback Drew Brees was at the forefront of their success with another vintage performance. Brees has been optimistic about his talent level despite his old age, and according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the 39-year-old is […]

The NFL has received scathing criticism for its new rule regarding quarterback sacks. The league has now seemingly suffered its first casualty of the rule after Miami Dolphins defensive end William Hayes tore his ACL while trying to avoid landing on top of Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Even Carr admittedly wishes things would have […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews has been rather cryptic about his absence from the team. It appears the Titans have finally obliged to his wishes. Matthews has not been at the team’s facility for what they have dubbed as “personal reasons.” According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he has now requested his release from the team: WR […]

The Jason Garrett-led Dallas Cowboys offense has been nothing short of abysmal thus far in the 2018 NFL season. Despite their struggles, running back Ezekiel Elliott has still managed to put up some solid numbers on the ground. As a result, there is speculation that he could be urging the coaching staff for more carries. […]

The Los Angeles Rams have gotten stellar production out of their trio of wide receivers led by Brandin Cooks. The same cannot be said for the New England Patriots. The Rams have gotten plenty of bang for their buck thus far after acquiring Cooks in the offseason. In fact, he has been more productive than […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield may have spent the beginning of the 2018 NFL season on the sidelines. However, he has now risen to the top of the list for Rookie of the Year candidates. Mayfield made his career debut in spectacular fashion in Week 3. Sportsbooks now have him listed as the favorite to win ROY this season, via BetOnline.ag. […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may only be a rookie. However, his performance thus far in the 2018 NFL season screams league’s most valuable player. Mahomes’ start to the year has been nothing short of spectacular. As a result, the sportsbooks have pegged him as the early favorite to win MVP, via BetOnline.ag. Mahomes new MVP leader […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have suffered their first loss of the 2018 NFL season in Week 3. However, there is little doubt that that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick should remain the starter over Jameis Winston. In fact, it appears Fitzpatrick has been the better choice since the 2017 campaign. There are a number of outlets that […]

The Carolina Panthers head into their bye week with a glaring void in the secondary. Wide receiver Torrey Smith feels free-agent safety Eric Reid would be up for the task. Reid has been on the market ever since his departure from the San Francisco 49ers. Smith feels the Panthers should seriously consider bringing the Pro […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to win their first game in nearly two years thanks to the heroics of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Even New York Jets safety Jamal Adams says the defense was admittedly caught off guard by his career debut. The Jets had set up a game plan to stop quarterback Tyrod Taylor. However, according to Rich […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ undefeated start to the 2018 NFL season came at a cost in Week 3 with both of their starting cornerbacks suffering injuries. Fortunately, head coach Sean McVay is optimistic about cornerback Marcus Peters’ health moving forward. Peters was carted to the locker room after suffering a strained calf. Fortunately, it appears McVay has […]

The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 on Sunday with their loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although a loss against an undermanned Seahawks team is never ideal, team owner Jerry Jones is not ready to switch things up just yet. Their struggles on offense thus far have suggested that the Cowboys could be ready to take drastic […]

The New England Patriots dropped their second game in a row with a 26-10 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 3. Their performance thus far has started to raise some concern for former Patriots wideout Troy Brown. There has been plenty of turmoil going on in the front office over the past couple of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally set to welcome back quarterback Jameis Winston to the team. However, it appears he will start as the backup to quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick has been lighting it up through the first three weeks of the 2018 NFL season. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, head coach Dirk […]

The Indianapolis Colts were forced to attempt a hail mary in their 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. However, the Colts relied on backup Jacoby Brissett for the heave rather than quarterback Andrew Luck. There was speculation that Luck may have taken exception to his substitution in that situation. Fortunately, it appears he had […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has never been shy about expressing his opinion on a number of issues related to the NFL. It seems he is not the biggest fan of Thursday Night Football. The Rams just put the stamp on a stellar victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Gurley made it […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has given zero indication about his return for the 2018 NFL season. As a result, the Steelers have announced that they will be listening to trade offers for the three-time Pro Bowler. It remains to be seen what kind of return Pittsburgh is expecting. However, according to NFL Network […]

The Los Angeles Rams won the so-called “Battle of L.A.” versus the Los Angeles Chargers in spectacular fashion to move to 3-0 to start the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, cornerback Aqib Talib was among those who were unable to finish the game due to injury. Talib was forced to head back to the locker after […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has been at the forefront of the team’s 3-0 start to the 2018 NFL season. It appears head coach Sean McVay feels it is time to put the “system QB” comments to rest. Goff’s success has been downplayed by the fact that he plays for such an outstanding team. Needless […]

The Arizona Cardinals came up short once again under the leadership of quarterback Sam Bradford. As a result, it appears head coach Steve Wilks is ready to hand the keys over to quarterback Josh Rosen. Rosen made his career debut late in Arizona’s loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3. According to NFL Network […]

The Tennesee Titans offense is still looking to find its footing through the first two games of the 2018 NFL season. Wide receiver Rishard Matthews is hoping to help them do so. Matthews has not garnered much attention in the offense thus far. According to Terry McCormick of titaninsider.com, he feels he is ready to take on an […]

The Seattle Seahawks are still looking for their first win of the 2018 NFL season. However, head coach Pete Carroll feels there is a chance that they will be without safety Earl Thomas in Week 3. Thomas did not participate in practice Friday due to personal reasons. According to NFL Network’s Steve Wyche, Carroll indicated that his […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is one of the most dominant offensive players in the league. He expects to be treated as such by opposing defenses. At this point in his career, teams know full well that Gurley is the engine of this high-powered offense. Even he admits that defenses should do whatever they can […]

The New England Patriots made a splash with the acquisition of former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon. It appears quarterback Tom Brady is already liking what he sees from his new wideout. Gordon has plenty to catch up on if he hopes to make an impact in New England. Brady said that he has […]