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The Washington Redskins are off to a rough 0-3 start, and according to the Washington Post’s Les Carpenter, head coach Jay Gruden could be fired if the team loses to the New York Giants this Sunday. “Two people with knowledge of the situation say Gruden could be fired if Washington doesn’t beat the New York […]

The Detroit Lions are going to need all the points they can possibly score on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it may be tougher if Matthew Stafford is inactive. After appearing on the injury report on Friday, Stafford is listed as questionable versus the Chiefs per Ian Rapoport. #Lions QB Matthew Stafford popped […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will hit the road to face the Denver Broncos in Week 4. Consider the fantasy football implications. Among them, some fantasy players may have their attention focused on Leonard Fournette on Sunday. The Broncos defense has been solid to begin the season but there are some noticeable weaknesses so far. With that […]

The time has finally come for Melvin Gordon to end his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers after being away from the team for 64 days. Gordon has made his way back to the team, but he won’t suit up against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. According to head coach Anthony Lynn, Gordon will […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are elated to get Melvin Gordon back with the team, but no one is as excited as Keenan Allen. Allen reacted to Gordon reporting to the Chargers in a video on social media. .@Keenan13Allen's reaction to Melvin Gordon being back 💀 *NSFW* pic.twitter.com/qbdAFp94CG — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 26, 2019 Of […]

The Minnesota Vikings have taken a new approach by making Dalvin Cook the focal point in their offense. With that being the case, Pro Football Focus suggests that Minnesota should consider trading Stefon Diggs. Last season, the Vikings were a pass-first offense in Kirk Cousins’ first season as the franchise quarterback. As a result, Diggs […]

There is usually tension between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens but there are compliments being thrown around. Cleveland’s special-teams coach called Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker the ‘best’ kicker in the game. #Browns ST coordinator Mike Priefer on #Ravens kicker: I think Justin Tucker is the best kicker in the game — Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) […]

The New England Patriots will have their toughest test of the season against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 but it’s uncertain if one of their wide receivers will be a full-go on Sunday. Julian Edelman remained as a limited participant in practice on Thursday. Edelman sustained a chest injury in Week 3 against the […]

Since the year 2000, the New England Patriots have basically been considered the best team in the NFL. That isn’t any different this year as Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are in their 20th season together and are going strong. With three games being completed, the Patriots have won all three in convincing fashion. The […]

The New York Giants came away with a win in Week 3 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but Janoris Jenkins didn’t have a good outing. Despite his struggles, New York’s defensive coordinator has no concerns about Jenkins. The Buccaneers were a 34-yard field goal from Matt Gay away from beating the Giants on Sunday. But […]

The Los Angeles Rams will face a familiar face in Ndamukong Suh on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Some of the players on the Rams previewed their matchup with their ex-teammate and the Buccaneers. “He’s not like a flashy guy, but he knows how to turn it on and overpower people,” [guard Joe] Noteboom […]

The Green Bay Packers are 3-0 to begin the season despite the offense getting off to a slow start. With the offense starting slow, Aaron Rodgers expects “perfection” and “consistent” mental preparation from his wide receivers. Via Rob Demovsky in ESPN: “Perfect preparation,” Rodgers said this week. “I expect them to be ready to play […]

The Oakland Raiders started their season with a 24-16 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Now, the Raiders have strung out two losses in a row. Despite the media and fans counting Oakland out, Derek Carr isn’t too worried about the team’s two consecutive losses. Per Myles Simmons of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have to bring Heath Miller out of retirement with the number of tight ends that are injured on their roster. As Vance McDonald was seen with his arm in a sling this week, Xavier Grimble has been placed on injured reserve with a calf issue. Earlier in the week, Mike Tomlin […]

Melvin Gordon is finally ending his holdout with the Los Angeles Chargers but he definitely paid the price by remaining away from the team. According to Adam Schefter, Gordon’s holdout cost him nearly $2 million. Cost of a holdout: Melvin Gordon will be subject to $1.2 million worth of fines while losing out on $989,118 […]

The Detroit Lions will host the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, but that didn’t stop Quandre Diggs from complimenting Patrick Mahomes. Ahead of Sunday’s anticipated matchup, Diggs says Mahomes will “break every record in NFL history”  by the end of his career. “To me, Tom Brady is going to be the best ever for my whole life, […]

The Denver Broncos defense hasn’t been as advertised in the first three weeks of the season, but one of their key offseason additions still hasn’t taken a snap on defense. After missing the first three games, Bryce Callahan is expected to miss another month. During the free agency period, Denver decided to sign Callahan to […]

The New Orleans Saints offense was noticeably different in Week 3 with Teddy Bridgewater as the starting quarterback. After securing a win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Bridgewater sees “more” on the horizon for the offense. “I’m pretty sure, last week as well, given the circumstances we wanted to try to cut back on […]

The New England Patriots are preparing to face a Buffalo Bills team that is also undefeated this weekend. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup, Bill Belichick says that Josh Allen brings “another dimension” to the Bills’ offense. “He’s like a running back,” Belichick told reporters Wednesday morning. “He breaks tackles. He’s got good speed, good power, and […]

Every single week when deciphering what tight end to start in fantasy football, there are multiple aspects to consider. Here are a few things to consider when spending endless minutes swapping tight ends in your lineup. First, is the guy named Zach Ertz, George Kittle, Travis Kelce, or Evan Engram? If so, then they need […]

The options at the wide receiver position in fantasy football this year may be the deepest it’s ever been in recent history. It is beneficial to have the DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, and Davante Adams’ of the world but you can live without them in 2019. In the middle rounds, guys like Chris Godwin, T.Y. […]

With three weeks now in the books, we are now getting a good feel for what running backs are for real this season. At the same time, we are also discovering what running backs are going to disappoint for the majority of the season, making some of the start ’em sit ’em decisions very interesting. […]

At this point of the season, there is a collective group of quarterbacks that should be considered must-start options in fantasy football. You shouldn’t need anyone to tell you to start Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, or Russell Wilson each and every week. Regardless of their matchups, all of those quarterbacks should never be […]

There was a ton of hype surrounding Baker Mayfield as a top-tier option in fantasy football in 2019. Instead, the confident quarterback has struggled as the Browns have fallen to 1-2 to begin the season. With that in mind, what should we expect from Mayfield in Week 4 versus the Baltimore Ravens? In the three […]

The Washington Redskins were embarrassed on national television. They fell to 0-3 on the season after being beaten down by the Chicago Bears, 31-15. With yet another miserable season in the works, it is time for the Redskins to dismiss head coach Jay Gruden. Washington hired Gruden in 2014 to be its head coach after […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t envision their season beginning the way it has. After Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, Vance McDonald’s arm was in a sling on Tuesday. Earlier in the offseason, the Steelers decided to let Jesse James walk in free agency. Following his departure from the team, Pittsburgh didn’t sufficiently fill his […]

The Green Bay Packers spent a boatload of money this offseason to improve their pass rush. Just three weeks into the season, their spending has paid dividends. Green Bay leads the NFL in defensive pressure percentage. According to Next Gen Stats, the Packers have gotten pressure on 39 percent of their snaps this season, after […]

The Cleveland Browns had to place David Njoku on injured reserve after the receiving tight end suffered a concussion and broken wrist in Week 2. Njoku could return this season after electing not to have surgery on his wrist per Mary Kay Cabot. #Browns David Njoku elects not to have surgery on his broken wrist, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been riddled with injuries on offense. They’ve gotten off to a 1-2 start this season. They need Carson Wentz to transcend their limitations. Nonetheless, the Eagles will have a quick turnaround as they prepare to face the undefeated Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. The player who is set to […]

The New England Patriots continue to cement themselves as the greatest dynasty in NFL history this season. After Sunday’s win over the New York Jets, New England has set a new record with 116 regular-season wins this decade. Furthermore, the Patriots actually surpassed their own record of wins in a decade in Week 3. From […]

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the few remaining teams who are undefeated, but that hasn’t stopped fans and the media from asking endless questions pertaining to Todd Gurley. Following Los Angeles’ victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night, Sean McVay spoke about Gurley’s slow start. “I have to do better about being […]

The Green Bay Packers are undefeated this season, but they will face some adversity with one of their starting offensive linemen expected to be out for the rest of the year. Lane Taylor will require surgery on his bicep and will likely be out for the season. Last week, Taylor suffered a biceps injury during […]

The New York Jets are currently 0-3 with Sam Darnold missing the past two games with mononucleosis. The Jets have a bye week in Week 4, but Darnold thinks that the team is going to turn things around upon his expected return in Week 5. “We’re going to go on a little run here,” Darnold said, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to a blazing 3-0 start to the season, but there is an interesting stat that has helped them win games. With three games being played, San Francisco leads the NFL in drives starting in plus territory (opponent’s side of the field). Leading the NFL in drives starting in […]

The New York Giants secured their first win of the season on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they lost their best offensive player for an extended period of time in the process. According to Adam Schefter, Saquon Barkley could be out until Week 12 of this season. MRI revealed Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost on Sunday in devastating fashion as Matt Gay missed a 34-yard field goal that would have given them the win. Despite the loss, Bruce Arians defended his kicker following his last-second missed field goal against the New York Giants. “He ain’t goin’ anywhere,” Arians said of Gay, who also missed […]

The Green Bay Packers have a short week to prepare for their next game. On Monday, Jimmy Graham missed practice ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Add a thigh injury to TE Jimmy Graham's list of ailments. He is one of three DNPs along with Montravius Adams (shoulder) and Oren Burks (pec) […]

The New England Patriots have been rolling along this season with no one putting up much of a fight in the first three weeks of the season. Can the Buffalo Bills offer the Patriots some tough competition in Week 4? According to recent history, the Bills have little to no chance of pulling off the […]

The game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs was the most anticipated matchup in Week 3. At the end of 60 minutes, the Chiefs prevailed 33-28 but what did we learn about Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in their first loss of the season? The game was a nail-biter with the Chiefs inching […]