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The Chicago Bears scored a big victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. Chicago won its fifth straight game Friday, improving to 9-3 and maintaining its lead over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. The Bears are now the top seed in the conference. Chicago’s running game played a massive role in […]

The New York Giants were overwhelmed by the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Despite Jaxson Dart’s return from a concussion that sidelined him for two games, the Giants were noncompetitive in the 33-15 rout. The last time the Giants played in prime time, they beat the Eagles on Thursday Night Football in Week […]

The New York Giants offered little resistance in a demoralizing loss to the New England Patriots in prime time. New York fell to 2-11 on the season with the 33-15 Monday Night Football defeat. The Patriots dominated the game from start to finish, holding the Giants’ offense to 239 total yards while Drake Maye torched […]

The New York Giants suffered an ugly 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Jaxson Dart returned for the Week 13 matchup after missing two games with a concussion. However, the overmatched Giants could do little against a dominant Patriots team, losing their seventh straight game. New York struggled in all […]

The New England Patriots are facing little resistance as the team attempts to win its 10th straight game. Facing an outmatched New York Giants squad on Monday Night Football, the Patriots jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game thanks to Marcus Jones’ 94-yard punt return touchdown. The highlight-reel […]

The New York Mets face a pivotal offseason after failing to reach the playoffs in a disappointing 2025 campaign. The Mets have big free agency ambitions once again this winter as billionaire owner Steve Cohen remains supportive of the team’s spending. While David Stearns focuses on roster building, Cohen is turning his attention to expanding […]

The Crimson Tide bounced back from a stunning home loss to Oklahoma by annihilating Eastern Illinois 56-0 last Saturday. But all eyes were on Alabama football in Week 14 as the team traveled to Auburn for the Iron Bowl. Alabama had even more riding on the all-important Iron Bowl this season as a win would […]

After failing to find a new NFL home following his departure from the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick entered the college ranks, taking over the North Carolina Football program. Belichick’s arrival at UNC created a buzz as onlookers wondered if the 73-year-old coach could make the transition from pro ball to college. Belichick’s tenure at […]

The Arizona Cardinals head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in Week 13. Both teams are attempting to end three-game losing streaks. And both teams received some positive injury news heading into Sunday’s showdown. Baker Mayfield will start for the Bucs in Week 13 after spraining his non-throwing shoulder against the Los Angeles […]

Before Thursday night’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens ran their winning streak up to five straight games with a Week 12 victory over the New York Jets. Trade deadline addition Dre’Mont Jones had his best game as a Raven, sacking newly anointed Jets starter Tyrod Taylor 1.5 times in Baltimore’s 23-10 win. […]

As time expired on the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 12 Monday Night Football victory, Jauan Jennings took a swing at Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig. The players were separated but Jennings was irate. And it soon became clear why he had Moehrig in his sights. As Kyle Shanahan pointed out in his postgame presser, Moehrig […]

The Baltimore Orioles played out a lost season in 2025. The team went 75-87, missing the playoffs and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the American League. But Baltimore isn’t very far removed from success. Before last season’s letdown, the Orioles made back-to-back playoff appearances and even topped the AL with 101 wins in 2023. […]

The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) overcame Brock Purdy’s three-interception game on Monday Night Football, beating the Carolina Panthers 20-9. San Francisco remains in the playoff hunt despite numerous injuries to key contributors. And prior to the MNF matchup, fans learned of the latest drama surrounding San Francisco. Reporting revealed the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were looking to bounce back after a brutal second-half collapse against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. Fans were outraged when Philadelphia blew a 21-0 lead in Week 12. Dallas put up 24 unanswered points while holding the Eagles scoreless over the final two and a half quarters. On Friday, Philly fans were again […]

The Chicago Bears dominated the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 13. The Bears improved to 9-3 with Friday’s 24-15 victory. And Chicago’s defense shined, creating two turnovers and holding Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia’s ground game to just 87 rushing yards. Friday’s matchup was a revenge game for CJ Gardner-Johnson. The veteran defender won […]

The Chicago Bears improved to 9-3 on the season with a 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Philadelphia scored a late touchdown to make the game appear closer than it actually was. But make no mistake, the Bears dominated an out-of-sync Eagles team in Week 13. Chicago won its fifth straight game, […]

After dominating the division for half a decade, the Buffalo Bills are in danger of ceding control of the AFC East for the first time since 2019. The Bills suffered a stunning loss to the Houston Texans in Week 12. Buffalo fell to 7-4, giving the resurgent New England Patriots a 2.5-game division lead. Buffalo […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a disheartening collapse against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12 that brought a fresh round of criticism to the beleaguered team. The Eagles hoped to quiet the critics in their standalone game against the Chicago Bears on Black Friday. But things have only gotten worse for Nick Sirianni and company after […]

The Baltimore Ravens surpassed the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place in the AFC North on the strength of a five-game winning streak that erased a 1-5 start and propelled the team to a 6-5 record. While Lamar Jackson had struggled of late, the Ravens had a golden opportunity against the Cincinnati Bengals’ league-worst defense in […]

The Baltimore Ravens had an opportunity to prove they belong atop the AFC North in a divisional clash with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving. Instead, Baltimore suffered an embarrassing defeat in prime time as Lamar Jackson’s struggles continued. Jackson committed three turnovers on Thursday night as the Ravens coughed the ball up five times against […]

Despite winning five straight games and moving into first place in the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens had a lot to prove in their Thanksgiving Night clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. Lamar Jackson got the green light after dealing with a toe injury earlier in the week. And the two-time MVP was expected to snap […]

The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13’s Thanksgiving showdown, winning 31-28. Kansas City fell to 6-6 with Thursday’s loss as Dallas improved to 6-5-1. The Chiefs got within a field goal of the Cowboys late in the fourth quarter but multiple pass interference penalties helped extend Dallas’ game-sealing drive, keeping Patrick […]

The Green Bay Packers improved to 8-3-1 with a win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. The Packers held Detroit’s top-three scoring offense to 24 points for an impressive win over their division rival. Micah Parsons extended an impressive sack streak last week, dumping Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy twice in a 23-6 victory. […]

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November folks gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. The holiday is synonymous with food, family and football. But since one tragic moment for New York Jets fans, Thanksgiving has become a yearly reminder of the Butt Fumble. Throwback to the infamous Thanksgiving Day “Butt Fumble” 🦃🍑 pic.twitter.com/XMbS4fXyKk — SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) […]

The Indianapolis Colts had an opportunity to make a statement in Week 12. Fresh off their bye, Indianapolis traveled to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead. The Colts took a 20-9 lead into the fourth quarter. But as all football fans have learned, no lead is ever safe with Patrick Mahomes. The […]

The New York Giants became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention after falling to 2-10 on the season with Week 12’s overtime loss to the Detroit Lions. But Jameis Winston put on a show, leading the Giants’ offense to its first 517-yard game in six years. It’s unfortunate that New York doesn’t […]

The Buffalo Bills fell to 7-4 with Thursday night’s loss to the Houston Texans. After dominating the AFC East for five straight seasons, Buffalo is suddenly in danger of ceding the division to a resurgent New England Patriots team. It’s no secret that the Bills’ lack of a true WR1 has hurt the team. And […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were on their way to a fifth straight win on Sunday, leading the Dallas Cowboys 21-7 late in the third quarter. If the score held, it would have been the third straight game the Eagles had limited opponents to single digit points since bolstering their defense at a busy trade deadline. But […]

The Philadelphia Eagles still hold a 2.5-game lead in the NFC East. But Philadelphia’s second-half collapse against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12 has fans panicking. The Eagles led 21-7 late in the third quarter when Dallas scored 17 unanswered points, completing the comeback victory on a 42-yard field goal as time expired. The embarrassing […]

The Baltimore Ravens moved into first place in the AFC North with their Week 12 win over the New York Jets. While Lamar Jackson hasn’t played like the two-time MVP fans have grown accustomed to since returning from a hamstring injury, the Ravens keep winning. Baltimore went from basement dwellers at 1-5 to division leaders […]

The San Francisco 49ers overcame a rocky start by Brock Purdy to beat the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football in Week 12. Purdy tossed three interceptions in the first half but San Francisco rode a big game from Christian McCaffrey and a strong defensive effort to victory. After the game, tempers flared as Jauan […]

The Carolina Panthers entered a pivotal Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with a chance to take the division lead. Carolina’s secondary shined early in Week 12, intercepting Brock Purdy three times in the 49ers’ first four drives. Jaycee Horn had two of the Panthers’ three picks as the Pro Bowl cornerback […]

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 8-4 with a win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. San Francisco converted on a 4th & 1 quarterback sneak that allowed the team to kill the final two minutes of game time, securing the 20-9 victory. But while players exchanged pleasantries as the final seconds ticked […]

The Carolina Panthers have a chance to move into first place in the NFC South with a win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. It’s a big game for a team that’s missed the playoffs each of the last seven seasons and hasn’t won the division since 2015. Anyone questioning the magnitude […]

The Baltimore Ravens improved to 6-5 with Sunday’s win over the hapless New York Jets. The Ravens moved into first place in the AFC North with Week 12’s victory. Baltimore surpassed the 6-5 Pittsburgh Steelers in the standings on the strength of a superior divisional record (2-0 vs. 2-1). While the Ravens are rolling, having […]

The Tennessee Titans fell to 1-10 on the season after Week 12’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While Tennessee lost its sixth straight game on Sunday, Cam Ward showed promise against a tough Seattle defense. The rookie quarterback played his best game of the season in the 30-24 defeat. Titans head coach Mike McCoy called […]

The New England Patriots continued rolling with a Week 11 win over the New York Jets. The Patriots have won eight straight games and are tied with the Denver Broncos for the best record in the NFL at 9-2. New England will attempt to extend its winning streak on Sunday when the team heads to […]

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 4-5-1 with a dominant win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football in Week 11. The Cowboys’ much-maligned defense received reinforcements for the Monday night matchup and the unit produced its best game of the season, sacking Geno Smith four times and holding the Raiders to 236 total […]

The Seattle Seahawks are dealing with several key injuries ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. WR Tory Horton is out while LB Ernest Jones IV, LG Grey Zabel and RB Kenneth Walker III are questionable for Sunday’s game. Walker landed on the injury report Friday with a glute strain. It was […]