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Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu sees that the Cincinnati Bengals have a special quarterback in Joe Burrow. In speaking following the 2022 AFC Championship Game, Mathieu took some time to laud Burrow and just what makes the Bengals quarterback a quality passer in the NFL today. “Smart quarterback,” Mathieu said. “Obviously, this kid studies […]

Patrick Mahomes sees that the Kansas City Chiefs did not meet the “standard” following the AFC Championship game elimination at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals. At one point during the AFC title game between the Chiefs and Bengals, it seemed as if Mahomes and company were going to cruise to a blowout win. However, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ season came to a sudden end in the 2022 AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals, as they blew a 21-3 lead en route to an overtime defeat. Even as there was much doubt as to whether veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu would feature in the clash with the Bengals, he earned […]

Before the 2020 NFL Draft, there was plenty of doubt on whether Joe Burrow would live up to expectations in the NFL. In just his second year with the Cincinnati Bengals, he sure has silenced such critics. Burrow led the Bengals to a dramatic 27-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 AFC […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has had quite a historic playoff run so far, and he has now reached a notable feat in the 2022 AFC Championship Game clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Chase was a standout talent in the Bengals’ playoff wins over the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans. Bengals quarterback […]

Frenkie de Jong sees that Barcelona’s season can already be characterized as a “failure.” De Jong recently spoke to the Dutch-based outlet NOS, where he shared a reflection on Barca’s ongoing campaign so far. “I think that this current season is already a failure,” de Jong said. “We’re already out of the Champions League, the […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has already reached multiple notable achievements in his playoff career, and he could be in line to make history once again in the 2022 AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kelce was a standout performer in the Chiefs’ thrilling AFC divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills, […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is set for arguably the biggest test of his career to date, as he will feature in the upcoming 2022 NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. Before the season, there was much debate as to whether Kupp is a top 10 wideout in the NFL. He […]

Joe Burrow sees that the Cincinnati Bengals’ keen depth at the wide receiver position has been instrumental in their success on offense. In speaking during a press conference ahead of the Bengals’ upcoming 2022 AFC Championship Game clash against the Kansas City Chiefs, Burrow went in-depth on why the team’s wide receiver corps is more […]

News broke out on Saturday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has reportedly elected to retire from the NFL, although this may not be the case after all. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported on Saturday that Brady has opted to call it a career. The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback reportedly gave much […]

Less than a week following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff elimination in the NFC divisional round, Tom Brady has reportedly elected to call it a career. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported on Saturday that Brady has decided to retire after 22 seasons in the NFL. His official retirement announcement is currently up in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of unsung heroes emerge as pivotal contributors in their AFC playoff run so far this season. In the Chiefs’ AFC wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the usual stars on offense stepped up to the plate and delivered with keen performances, including both wide receiver Tyreek Hill and […]

There is now a possibility that the Los Angeles Rams could be without wide receiver Van Jefferson for the 2022 NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. In his press conference on Friday, Rams head coach Sean McVay noted Jefferson will be questionable for the game due to his knee injury. Jefferson entered the […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase have been teammates for a total of three seasons over their football careers so far, which include two at LSU. So far, not many opposing secondaries have had much of an answer to containing them. Burrow set multiple Bengals franchise records in the regular […]

The upcoming 2022 NFC Championship Game will feature two of the more dynamic wide receivers in the NFL today in both Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp and San Francisco 49ers all-around offensive talent Deebo Samuel. For Rams head coach Sean McVay, he sees several stark similarities between the two All-Pro wideouts, which he touched […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey has joined a multitude of others in the claim that Aaron Donald is the best defensive tackle in NFL history. During his press conference ahead of the Rams’ 2022 NFC Championship Game clash with the San Francisco 49ers, Ramsey opened up on the desire to win it all this […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has so far had quite the rookie campaign to remember, which has caught the attention of longtime San Francisco 49ers wideout Jerry Rice. The Hall of Fame wide receiver recently took some time to speak on the NFL Network’s “NFL Now” program where he lauded Chase’s standout play in […]

If there is one aspect of Joe Burrow’s play as a quarterback that has been lauded by all of his Cincinnati Bengals teammates on offense, it sure has been his keen production in clutch situations. Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase has had a front-row seat to watch Burrow’s standout play in crucial moments of games for […]

For the third time this season, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will face off, as they are set to meet in the 2022 NFC Championship Game. The Rams have so far met the hefty expectations that were placed on them following their midseason acquisitions of both Von Miller and Odell Beckham Jr. […]

The San Francisco 49ers defense has stepped up to the occasion in the playoffs, which has included allowing a mere 10 points to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC divisional round. For 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, he sees that he is playing on the “best” defense in the NFL today. Greenlaw recently spoke to […]

After 18 memorable seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger opted to call it a career on Thursday, as he officially retired from the NFL. Much was speculated over the regular season that this was indeed going to be the final run for Roethlisberger. Even as there was outside talk about the possibility that the […]

For years now, opposing defenses have simply had a difficult time in containing the duo of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The two once again had a standout performance in a pivotal playoff game, as they led the way in the Chiefs’ dramatic AFC divisional round win over the […]

Longtime San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice has seen a multitude of standout wideouts from his playing days to now watching as a fan. He well sees 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel as one of the unique receivers in the NFL. Rice recently spoke on the NFL Network’s “NFL Now” program where he touched on […]

Ernesto Valverde spent a mere two and half seasons as manager of Barcelona, but it was certainly filled with ups and downs along the way. In speaking to the Spanish-based magazine Libero, Valverde took some time to reflect on his run with Barca and also his departure from the club, although he opted to not […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has essentially done it all over the course of his career so far, but Von Miller sees that there is one feat missing in his resume. For Miller, it has simply been a joy to play alongside Donald. He has closely watched Donald for years and has been […]

As Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is set for arguably the biggest game of his career in the upcoming 2022 AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he is simply eager for the challenge that awaits him this Sunday. “We’re excited about the opportunity,” Burrow said during a press conference on Wednesday. Burrow has […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is unsure on whether Tom Brady has played in his final game with the team, but he much aspires to see him return for the 2022 campaign. During his post-game press conference following the Buccaneers’ NFC divisional round loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Evans was asked whether […]

After a thrilling playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Rams are now set for the trilogy matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. As Rams head coach Sean McVay touched on during his post-game press conference following the victory of the Buccaneers in the NFC divisional round, […]

For the third time this season, the Los Angeles Rams will meet the San Francisco 49ers, as they are set to face off in next week’s NFC Championship game. The Rams booked their ticket to the second NFC title game in the Sean McVay era following their dramatic 30-27 NFC divisional round win over the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave it a good run, but in the end, it is the Los Angeles Rams that are celebrating a trip to the NFC Championship game as they clinched a dramatic 30-27 win in the NFC divisional round. The Buccaneers mounted a 24-point comeback in the second half, which was topped off […]

It was not a flawless performance, but the Los Angeles Rams secured a trip to the NFC Championship game following their thrilling 30-27 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC divisional round. Even after the Rams built a stern 27-3 lead over the reigning Super Bowl champions, quarterback Tom Brady did not throw […]

In the first playoff run of his NFL career, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sure has stepped up to the occasion, which has left running back Joe Mixon in sheer awe. After helping to snap the Bengals’ playoff win drought in the AFC wild-card round against the Las Vegas Raiders, Burrow was once again a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Rob Gronkowski continues to make a strong case to be the greatest tight end in NFL history. In the Buccaneers’ NFC wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Gronkowski made notable playoff history, as he passed longtime Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne for third place on the all-time playoff receptions list. […]

The Tennessee Titans’ season came to an underwhelming finish with their AFC divisional round defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals. The game featured a performance from quarterback Ryan Tannehill that has already been widely criticized across the board, as he threw a trio of interceptions. Overall, Tannehill saw quite a bit of turnaround on the offensive […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow paid a grand price in his team’s AFC divisional round win over the Tennessee Titans. The Bengals offensive line had no answer for the Titans front seven. Regardless of whether Titans defensive coordinator Shane Bowen opted to send a few talents to rush Burrow or go all out with a […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has once again proved that he is well among the elite wideouts in the NFL today. Chase was a standout performer in the Bengals’ 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in the AFC divisional round. As was the case in the regular season, quarterback Joe Burrow looked for Chase […]

The Tennessee Titans’ season came to a crashing end following their 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC divisional round, which featured a performance to forget from quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Overall, the Titans struggled to get much going over the course of the contest, as Tannehill threw a trio of interceptions and led […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is set to play in the NFC divisional round for the first time in his career, as the Los Angeles Rams will square off with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the second time this season. However, there was a possibility that he could have instead been featuring for another one of the […]

Even as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is still just in his fifth season in the NFL, he could reach a pair of notable feats against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round that a multitude of Hall of Fame passers did not achieve in their careers. Mahomes has simply been a standout […]