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The New York Giants brought in Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll from the Buffalo Bills three years ago to help rebuild the franchise, and with the team sitting with just two wins and making history in a bad way in year three of their tenure, John Mara and ownership are faced with a decision. Dianna […]

The First Take crew was in the Christmas spirit, and especially Stephen A. Smith. He revealed his top five teams in the NFL during Tuesday’s show, and although the Kansas City Chiefs have not necessarily passed the eye test this season, he is tipping his cap to them due to their 14-1 record. “I can’t […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of four teams scheduled to play three games in 11 days, concluding with their Christmas Day matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, and former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger did not hold back on the NFL’s scheduling, ripping the league for not considering player safety in this case. “It’s miserable. It’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offense has somewhat stalled as of late, and while it might be puzzling to some, head coach JJ Redick has a very clear idea of why that is the case, and he outlined that with statistics when asked about those struggles. “I would probably point immediately to our shot profile,” JJ […]

The Phoenix Suns suffered a frustrating 117-90 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, and head coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant expanded on the frustrations for the team after dropping to 14-14, as well as why the team is not performing well. “Every loss hurts, we didn’t play well, so they all hurt,” Mike […]

The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot in the NFC with a 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, and newcomers to this year’s team, Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs, spoke on what it means to them to be on a competitive team after being part of many losing teams […]

The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot in the NFC with a dominant 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, and tight end Tucker Kraft spoke on how important it was for them to secure a spot with a few weeks to go as opposed to the last week of […]

The Baltimore Ravens are set to play in a huge matchup against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, but Beyonce’s halftime performance is what Lamar Jackson has his mind on, saying that he will make sure to be out there to watch the performance. “Beyonce, to the left,” Lamar Jackson said, via Sarah Ellison of […]

As many quarterbacks do, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow got his offensive line Christmas gifts, and the story of what they wanted, and what he ended up getting them is a funny one. Burrow said that his offensive line wanted guns as their holiday gift, but he turned that down and opted for swords instead, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be featured in this year’s Christmas Day games in the NBA, and the superstar player does not like that fact, but he believes that the NBA has some kind of algorithm to determine the matchups and maximize viewership. “I’m a little bit upset or kind of questioning […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a rough 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni got brutally honest on the team’s play in the game. “Sloppy with penalties. Sloppy with too many men on the field,” Nick Sirianni said, via Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. “Sloppy without fundamentals. And when […]

The Notre Dame football program has 11 national championships, but Marcus Freeman’s team made history with its 12th win of the year over Indiana in the first game of the College Football Playoff, the most in a single season in program history. Freeman spoke on the accomplishment, and he is appreciating it, despite the fact […]

During the Denver Broncos’ 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football, Prime Video cameras zoomed in on Broncos coach Sean Payton’s call sheet, which included a note saying “RUN IT!!!” at the top, and he did not like the fact that it was shown on the broadcast. “I think — No. […]

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers recorded his 92nd reception of the season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, passing Odell Beckham Jr. for the franchise record for receptions as a rookie, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Beckham came in with the Giants in 2014, and after missing the first four […]

With Texas football set to kick off their College Football Playoff journey on Saturday against Clemson, many are asking if Arch Manning should get the start over Quinn Ewers, who has struggled throughout periods of this season. ESPN analyst and former quarterback Greg McElroy firmly said that Ewers should start, and that fans should stop […]

ESPN broadcaster and former Ohio State football quarterback Kirk Herbstreit celebrated his son, Chase Herbstreit, announcing his commitment to the Michigan football program. He opened up on that during an appearance on Pardon My Take. “I’ve kind of stayed out of that world a little bit,” Kirk Herbstreit said on Pardon My Take. “I haven’t […]

The Baltimore Ravens downgraded wide receiver Nelson Agholor to out for Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to his concussion, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. So far this season, Nelson Agholor has 231 yards on 14 receptions, with two of those plays going for touchdowns. He is a depth receiver for Lamar Jackson and […]

The College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday night with No. 10 Indiana visiting No. 7 Notre Dame, and it seems like we will have perfect football weather, as Notre Dame Stadium was dusted with snow on Friday Morning. Good morning from Notre Dame Stadium.#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/AdPyaXPuuE — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) December 20, 2024 We […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has thrust his name into head coaching candidacy in just his first year working with the team, and being one of the hot names in this cycle as a young and exciting offensive mind, he was asked how he is handling that buzz, saying that it is not […]

Lawrence Taylor emerged as one of the greatest, if not the greatest defensive player in NFL history under Bill Belichick’s coaching when he was the defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells with the New York Giants, and now the two are tied together again, as Belichick is now the head coach of the North Carolina football […]

As Dan Lanning and the Oregon Football program prepare for the College Football Playoff that approaches, they are hitting the transfer portal to set themselves up for long-term success as well, securing two quality pieces to join the squad for 2025. On Wednesday afternoon, Oregon football secured offensive tackle Alex Harkey, a transfer from Texas […]

While the expectation is that Deion Sanders will remain the head coach at the Colorado football program, there is still an expectation that NFL teams in search of a new head coach will do their due diligence and reach out to him, according to ESPN. “A few weeks ago, we broke down Deion Sanders’ NFL […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that the team is opening the 21-day practice window for cornerback JuJu Brents, who had been on injured reserve with a knee injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Brents is in his second season in the NFL. He played in nine games for the Colts […]

The Vancouver Canucks have been a bit inconsistent so far this season, but president Jim Montgomery and general manager Patrik Allvin likely will not stand pat for too long, looking to make a move sooner rather than later. There are two specific areas the team is looking to improve. “League sources confirm that the Canucks […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown was fined $5,481 for unsportsmanlike conduct due to jumping into the Salvation Army kettle after his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, and he suggested an alternative solution for handling the fine when he appeared on the Scoop City podcast. “I’m appealing it tomorrow,” Chase Brown […]

The Chicago Cubs made it known that they are all-in for 2025 with the acquisition of rental outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, and now, they are reportedly pushing to complete a trade for left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo with the Miami Marlins, according to The Athletic. Cubs president Jed Hoyer and […]

The Minnesota Vikings clinched a playoff berth on Sunday due to the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, and Sam Darnold revealed how players on the team reacted to the news as they prepared for their Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Darnold said that some Vikings […]

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 2-12 on the season with a 15-9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, and despite the losses piling up, head coach Antonio Pierce and quarterback Desmond Ridder said the team is still working hard to get that third win on the season. “These guys are not […]

The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, but the performance of quarterback Kirk Cousins did not take any heat off of him, and head coach Raheem Morris had a blunt reaction to his performance after the game. “He’s got to play better,” Raheem Morris said, […]

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has been a very productive player this season, but he had not yet found the end zone, and after the team’s 30-17 win over the New England Patriots, head coach Jonathan Gannon spoke on his impact despite not scoring a touchdown. “Obviously, he’s a huge playmaker for us,” Gannon […]

New North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick made his first appearance on The Pat McAfee Show since officially accepting the job, and he detailed what it has been like in his first week on the job as he tries to put together a roster for next season. “You know what, I feel like it’s […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Darren Rizzi said that running back Alvin Kamara’s injury is a groin adductor type of situation, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Kamara felt it on the touchdown, according to Terrell. He will continue to go through tests for the injury. Rizzi said he was not going to make any […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said that he is comfortable with where quarterback Quinn Ewers and left tackle Kelvin Banks are health-wise, according to Anway Richardson of Orangebloods.com. Sarkisian also said that Ewers did not wear a brace last week, which is an encouraging sign, according to Richardson. The status of Ewers and Banks are […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury, according to ClutchPoints’ David Mendez-Yapkowitz. Davis was clutching his shoulder after running after a loose ball with just under six minutes left in the third quarter. He stayed in the game initially, but […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that star edge rusher TJ Watt suffered a low-ankle injury against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The T.J. Watt injury 🙏 #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/9pIW0bDHZH — Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) December 16, 2024 Luckily, Watt did have an X-ray that came back negative, according […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles after leaving with a back injury, according to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports. Donte Jackson is a starting corner for the Steelers, so his absence puts more on second year player Joey Porter Jr. It also asks […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts arrived to Lincoln Financial Field ahead of the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a visible bandage on his apparently broken finger on his left hand, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the injury on Hurts’ non-throwing hand, he is still expected to play. It will be […]

The 2024 NFL season has been a nightmare for the New York Giants, and during Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a bit of an injury scare through no fault of his own, as tight end Chris Manhertz inadvertently stepped on his foot after being shoved by Roquan Smith. […]

The in-season edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring the AFC North has started airing and in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked how the filming changes things, and he said not at all. “You know, it’s kind of been a non-issue for me and for us […]