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The Detroit Lions are well out of the playoff race, but running back Kerryon Johnson still hopes to return this weekend against the Denver Broncos. Johnson has been on the IR after tearing his meniscus in Week 7 and when the injury happened many believed he would be out the rest of the season. “I […]

Josh Gordon is suspended indefinitely but quarterback Russell Wilson hopes the two will get another chance to play together on the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson was asked on Thursday about Gordon’s time with the team and he had nothing but praise for how he handled himself in the locker room. “Hopefully he’ll get another chance to […]

Tennessee Titans Derrick Henry missed practice on Thursday according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, but the hope is that he is still ready to go for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Henry is dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of practice, but he was still able to play […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings face off on Monday Night Football in a game that could decide the NFC North. The Vikings are the favored team and for good reason. Let’s break down four reasons the home squad is going to come away with a win on Monday night. 4. Series history […]

The San Francisco 49ers still control their destiny to win the NFC West, but to make it happen they need to win on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. They are the favored team in this matchup and for good reason, because they are going to get the job done with ease. Let’s break down […]

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer doesn’t think cornerback Xavier Rhodes’ play is declining, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. During his Thursday morning press conference, Zimmer said his play really isn’t a big deal and everyone is making it a bigger deal than it actually is. Mike Zimmer on CB Xavier Rhodes supposed decline […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick knows how important this weekends game is against the Buffalo Bills and says it absolutely has a playoff feel. Bill Belichick asked if this matchup — with the division still up for grabs — has a playoff feel to it. “Absolutely. Absolutely. That’s what we’re here for.” — Phil […]

XFL commissioner Oliver Luck recently participated in a question and answer session with Thomas Bassinger of the Tampa Bay Times and opened up about a variety of topics including why the league doesn’t have any interest in quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Colin Kaepernick. Luck said one of the big reasons Manziel and even running back […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might not throw until Saturday as he deals with a shoulder injury according to Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated. It’s unclear how bad the injury actually is, but Jason Garrett said on Wednesday that he couldn’t function very well as a thrower. “He’s as tough as they come,” said coach […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has caught 563 passes from Tom Brady with 36 of those going for touchdowns. There has been a lot of big connections between the two, but there is one that stands out above the rest for Edelman. What is the touchdown for Edelman that stands out above the […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will make his first trip ever to Chicago to take on the Bears. On paper, this looks like just another game, but there is a big storyline surrounding it. The Bears traded up in the 2017 draft to select Mitchell Trubisky while Mahomes was still on the board. Most […]

There are a lot of questions surrounding Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott heading into the team’s most important game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys gunslinger is dealing with a shoulder injury, and former NFL team doctor David J. Chao thinks it could have a big impact on his game. Big news […]

There have are questions about Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay’s future with the team but he has made it very clear he wants to stay and even sign a long term contract. Slay is still under contract for next season, and will be with the team as long as they don’t ship him off. “I […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to return Sunday against the Washington Redskins, and one thing he wants to focus on is ball security. Jones has looked good at times, but he has struggled with giving the ball away. So far this season, the Duke product has 21 turnovers. The Giants quarterback has […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has a very simple message for the rest of the NFL: He is the Defensive Player of the Year. In an interview with Zolak and Bertrand, Gilmore said his play has spoke for itself, and there is no question he should be taking home the award. “My play speaks […]

Antonio Brown evidently forgot about former (albeit short-lived) New England Patriots teammate Tom Brady, because he has proclaimed himself the greatest sixth-round pick in NFL history. Brown tweeted out a picture of his draft card from the 2010 draft and added the caption “best 6 rounder of all time.” NFL respect my greatness best 6 […]

Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens had no issue with running back Kareem Hunt calling out his teammates for their effort in the team’s loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Kitchens said he knows Hunt puts everything on the field, so he has no problem expecting the same from his teammates. #Browns HC Freddie Kitchens on Kareem […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles but he is dealing with a banged-up shoulder according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. The #Cowboys are going to have QB Dak Prescott Sunday, but he’s banged up… https://t.co/DRHB5vn3RO — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2019 According to Jason Garrett, […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is going to have even more pressure to perform than usual considering the team’s quarterback change. Against the Indianapolis Colts, the Panthers will surely continue to feed McCaffrey the rock and he could be in store for a big game on Sunday as a result. So how big of […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently have Kyler Murray under center for their future, but according to Bruce Arians, the team almost drafted Deshaun Watson in 2017. Arians was the head coach for the Cardinals back in 2017 and they were ready to draft Watson with the 13th pick. However, the Houston Texans must have had some […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t completely agree with the criticism that has come from Hall of Famer Troy Aikman about his organization. Aikman was asked about being general manager of the Cowboys, and he said it wasn’t something he thought that Jones would have much interest in giving up. Aikman also said he thinks […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is working with the starters on Thursday according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. All is where it is supposed to be in Giants World. Daniel Jones figures to be back as the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game in Washington. pic.twitter.com/K1EFHTv34f — Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) December 18, […]

The NFL is all about money and the Oakland Raiders are making a financial decision by moving to Las Vegas. However, their decision could end up being a big mistake that may hurt the franchise forever. After moving to Las Vegas, it will mark the second time that the Raiders have moved out of Oakland […]

Some are jumping off the San Francisco 49ers bandwagon after their loss in their last game against the Atlanta Falcons. They have had some slip-ups the last month but this is still a team that is in great shape to be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Let’s breakdown four reasons the 49ers will win the Super […]

Joey Bosa has gotten all the attention for defensive rookie of the year, but based on stats, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen shouldn’t be that far behind, but he isn’t getting any attention. Allen has one less tackle than Bosa, two more sacks and one more forced fumbles. One of the reasons for Allen […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will make his first appearance at Soldier Field on Sunday and it’s opening up a lot of what-if questions for Chicago Bears fans. The Bears traded up in the 2017 draft to select Mitchell Trubisky while Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson were still on the board. What if the […]

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, so he is trying to really enjoy the last two games of the season. Olsen cleared the concussion protocol which means he will be available for the Panthers’ next game against the Indianapolis Colts. Olsen has one year left on his contract, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s relationship ended with Le’Veon Bell on a sour note, and according to Tomlin, the two don’t have any type of relationship anymore. “I have none,” Tomlin said via Joe Rutter of TribLive. “I don’t communicate with him. He’s a New York Jet.” The Steelers and New York Jets are facing […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is dealing with a stiff thumb but he says he will be good to go for Saturday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. “I’ll be good in a day or two,” Goff said via ESPN.com. This is good news for the Rams who are in a must-win situation Saturday […]

The Dallas Cowboys can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday afternoon, and it’s not too complicated. Beat the Philadelphia Eagles, and they are in. If the Cowboys were to lose on Sunday in Philadelphia, that’s where things would get complicated because they wouldn’t control their destiny. If that happens, they would need the Eagles to […]

The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth during Week 16 a couple of different ways. If the Los Angeles Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, Minnesota will clinch their spot. Week 16 playoff scenarios: pic.twitter.com/afr4N2CZd6 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2019 If the Rams beat the 49ers, the […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is playing like the best wideout in the league, but he wasn’t the first wide receiver selected in the 2016 draft. There were five other receivers selected before Thomas in 2016, and they haven’t come close to the production that the Saints standout has. Let’s look at the […]

The Miami Dolphins were looking for a quarterback in 2006. Former San Diego Charger Drew Brees seemed to be the perfect candidate to fill the role. At the time, Nick Saban coached the Dolphins. The now-Alabama Crimson Tide head coach offered Brees the contract. However, the Hall of Fame-bound quarterback failed their physical (shoulder) and […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says the team is doing everything they can to try and save coach Dan Quinn’s job. Through all the losing this season, Quinn hasn’t lost the respect of the locker room, and that’s why it’s important to the team they finish the season strong. “He has the respect of the […]

The Carolina Panthers don’t have much left to play for as a team this season, but Christian McCaffrey could still break an NFL record. If McCaffrey can have two big games in the last two games, McCaffrey can break the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in NFL history. Chris Johnson accumulated 2,509 yards […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success throughout their history even though they have never won a Super Bowl. Some of the best players in NFL history have played in the purple and gold. Let’s breakdown the seven best players in Vikings franchise history. 7. Mick Tinglehoff A good offensive line is one […]

If you happen to run across New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on the street, offer him a hug instead of a handshake because he likes those more. After breaking Peyton Manning’s record for touchdown passes, Brees ran over to head coach Sean Payton who was offering him a handshake. Instead of completing the handshake, […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. There have been a lot of special players who have worn the star on their helmet. There has been a lot of debate over the years about who are the best players in franchise history. Let’s try to settle that right now. […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has only played a few games with his new team, but he is already calling out his teammates for effort. On Monday, Hunt said he doesn’t think that everyone was giving 100 percent in the team’s loss on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. “Yeah, I feel like there were […]