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The Los Angeles Rams, originally based in Cleveland before moving to Los Angeles, St. Louis, and then back to Los Angeles, have a rich and storied history filled with remarkable talent. From Hall of Fame quarterbacks to dominant defensive players, the Rams franchise has seen some of the greatest players in NFL history. As the […]

The Atlanta Falcons, established in 1965, have had their share of ups and downs throughout their long history, but they’ve also had some remarkable players who left an indelible mark on the franchise. In the list below, we’ll rank the Top 10 players in the team’s history, those of which you’re very likely to find […]

The Raiders franchise, with its origins in Oakland, moves to Los Angeles, and its current home in Las Vegas, is one of the most storied and iconic teams in NFL history. The franchise has fallen on hard times in recent years, but they’re looking to turn things around now with new coach Pete Carroll and […]

The Dallas Cowboys, known as “America’s Team,” are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. They boast a legacy rich with legendary players who have left a lasting impact on the game. From their early years to their dynastic runs in the 1970s and 1990s, the Cowboys have been home to some of […]

Opening Day could have gone better for the Atlanta Braves, who lost to the San Diego Padres 7–4. The Braves held a 4–3 lead going into the seventh, thanks to an Austin Riley go-ahead homer in the top of the fourth inning. Then Atlanta’s bullpen surrendered four runs, starting with a 405-foot pinch-hit homer by […]

The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves peeking over the fence at the side of history. Heading to their third straight Super Bowl, the Chiefs have the chance to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive titles. To make this dream a reality, they’ll have to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Oddly enough, it will be a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, who they faced back in Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles will now look to capture just their second Super Bowl title ever. Philadelphia will have a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) and Buffalo Bills (13-4) are set to meet again in the NFL playoffs on Sunday. This time, it will be in the AFC Championship, taking place inside Arrowhead Stadium, marking the 57th meeting between the two teams all-time, according to The Football Database. Another AFC Championship battle Sunday’s game will […]

It took seven years, but Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is just one win away from playing in the Super Bowl. When the Eagles host the Washington Commanders this weekend in the NFC Championship, it will be the farthest Barkley has ever advanced in the playoffs, having previously only made it to the […]

It’s the NFL playoffs, so you know what that means: Travis Kelce is about to once again dominate, just like he always has. Just like he did last week when the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, and like he most likely will against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC […]

After 10 years of waiting, the Ohio State Buckeyes have finally reclaimed their standing in college football. On Monday night, the Buckeyes became the first program in college football history to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. This was more than just a national title for Ohio State football. The team had a lot […]

With the 2024 college football season officially in the books following Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, the focus now shifts to 2025. As the offseason kicks off, projections will run rampant, from way-too-early top 25 rankings to early favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, like this one. Last season, Colorado’s Travis Hunter lived […]

Now that the 2024 season has concluded and the national champion has been crowned in the Ohio State Buckeyes, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2025 season. That starts with our way-too-early top 25 rankings, previewing the top 10. 1. Penn State The Big Ten could be on the verge of […]

Now that the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff has concluded, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2026 event. The expanded format brought plenty of surprises, thanks to the addition of eight more teams from the previous four-team model. Among the biggest surprises were the unexpected programs that made it into the […]

The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) and Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) are set for their rubber match, this time in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. The two teams split their regular-season series, but Baltimore’s dominant 34-17 win in Week 16 ultimately secured them the AFC North crown. With that victory, the Ravens earned the right […]

The No. 2-seeded Buffalo Bills will make their sixth straight postseason appearance on Sunday when they host the No. 7-seeded Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, as they did not face each other during the regular season. The Bills (13-4) had everything […]

The Texas Longhorns are back in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, where they’ll face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns fell to the Washington Huskies in last year’s four-team playoff. For Ohio State football, this marks their first trip back to the semifinals since 2022, when they […]

Before the 12-team College Football Playoff, Penn State was often the perennial bridesmaid, never the bride. In recent years, the Nittany Lions have frequently been on the outside looking in when it came to the four-team playoff, while their Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Michigan earned top-four spots. Now, with a win over Notre […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) are headed to Texas to face the Texas Longhorns (13-2) in the Cotton Bowl this Friday. This College Football Playoff semifinal matchup marks only the third time these two storied programs have met, with the Longhorns holding a 2-1 advantage in the series. The Buckeyes will look to even the […]

Unfortunately for the Atlanta Falcons, their season came to an end after Week 18. The Falcons (8-9) allowed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to reclaim the NFC South by defeating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Meanwhile, Atlanta failed to secure their own victory, falling to the Carolina Panthers. Now, the Falcons turn their attention to […]

The Miami Dolphins entered Week 18 against the New York Jets with less than a 15% chance of making the AFC playoffs and earning the final seventh seed. And, well, they didn’t disappoint—in the worst way possible. The Dolphins needed help to secure their third straight playoff appearance under head coach Mike McDaniel. First and […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ season came to an end on Sunday, even though it was extended for just a little bit. A Week 18 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers stings for a franchise now missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season. This was supposed to be a season of hope, a season of change. […]

Luckily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, they had already secured a spot in the AFC playoffs weeks prior. If not, their Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday would have felt much worse. Still, the loss didn’t sit well with anyone in Pittsburgh. The defeat marked the Steelers’ fourth consecutive loss, a stunning collapse […]

Week 18 for the Kansas City Chiefs is set to be a lot less stressful. The Chiefs received the best gift that keeps on giving back on Christmas Day when they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to capture the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC. That means not only does Kansas City have homefield advantage […]

When Texas failed to beat Georgia for the second time and failed to capture the SEC Championship, they still managed to secure a favorable No. 5 seed, courtesy of a quirky bracket system. The Longhorns looked dominant in their first-round matchup against Clemson, defeating the Tigers 38-24 at home. What awaited them next in the […]

The Oregon Ducks had held the No. 1 ranking in the nation since the initial College Football Playoff rankings were revealed—and with an undefeated record, who could argue? However, after their Rose Bowl loss, the Ducks are no longer unblemished and out of the playoff hunt. The Ducks hoped Wednesday night’s showdown with Ohio State […]

It was supposed to be different this year for the New York Jets. A franchise long defined by the mentality of “we’ll get ’em next year” finally had their “next year.” Yet, with one game remaining in the 2024 season, their 4-12 record feels painfully similar to seasons past. When “next year” began, it ended […]

By Week 2 of the season, the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes already seemed dim. Late in the third quarter of a home game against the Buffalo Bills—a constant divisional rival—quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion. The injury left many questioning not only if he would return in 2024 but if he might consider calling it […]

It’s do-or-die for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18—and they don’t even have the final say in whether they survive or not. The Falcons (8-8) had a chance to control their own destiny but squandered it with a road loss to the Washington Commanders. Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels made sure Atlanta never […]

The NFC playoff picture still has some sorting out to do in the final week of the regular season, but the Washington Commanders have secured their spot in the postseason. In a game flexed to Sunday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons traveled to the nation’s capital to face the Commanders in a matchup with massive […]

The AFC playoff picture remains undecided with one more week to go, but Week 17 delivered a chaotic mix of triumph and heartbreak, keeping postseason hopes alive for some while crushing them for others. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins emerged from the weekend with heads held high, each securing another chance to push for […]

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered. Now, their destiny is out of their hands, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers poised to clinch their fourth consecutive […]

The Georgia Bulldogs are back in the Sugar Bowl for the first time since the 2020 game, when they defeated the Baylor Bears 26-14. This time, the stakes are much higher, as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff. It’s been a turbulent road for […]

The Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday Night Football against the Washington Commanders in what felt like a must-win game. Unfortunately for Atlanta, it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, securing not only the win but also a spot in the NFC playoffs—something the Falcons now find increasingly out of reach. Winning in Week 17 wouldn’t have […]

Though it didn’t always look certain, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs were able to win the SEC Championship and earn a first-round bye as one of the four highest ranked conference champions to play in this year’s Sugar Bowl. The Bulldogs (11-2) will now play No. 5 Notre Dame (12-1) in a quarterfinal matchup of […]

Notre Dame capitalized on their third College Football Playoff appearance, defeating Indiana 27-17 in the first round. The Fighting Irish kicked off the new 12-team playoff format in style, hosting the very first home playoff game in a snowy South Bend. Now, they’re headed to a much more comfortable setting—at least weather-wise—as they travel to […]

It was clear that Tennessee was severely outmatched in nearly every facet against Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff. It seemed obvious after the lopsided defeat that changes needed to be made, where dipping into transfer portal could fix to narrow the talent gap, should the Vols face similar competition […]

Week 17’s Sunday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders has become a crucial game in the NFC playoff picture. So much so that the NFL flexed that game to Sunday night. The Falcons (8-7) have clawed their way back into first place in the NFC South, while the Commanders (10-5) remain […]

It wasn’t exactly a holly jolly Christmas for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who suffered a humbling 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on a day traditionally better for giving than receiving. Unfortunately for the Steelers (10-6), they gave the Chiefs (15-1) the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. […]