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The Las Vegas Raiders will once again be without tight end Darren Waller for a crucial game, as interim head coach Rich Bisaccia has ruled him out for Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns. Bisaccia noted in his press conference on Thursday that Waller is still dealing with lingering pain in his knee. “He still […]

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders pulled off one of the biggest early signing period surprises in recent memory on Wednesday when Travis Hunter, the No. 1 overall prospect in the nation, committed to the reigning SWAC champions. https://twitter.com/TravisHunterJr/status/1471166038834356237?s=20 Hunter had previously issued a commitment to Florida State in March 2020. But after a grand […]

Even amid his recent sluggish play, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott still has full confidence in himself as the season nears the stretch run. Prescott opened up the campaign on a promising note, as he recorded 20 passing touchdowns and posted a 110.8 passer rating over his opening eight games of the season. He earned […]

As he has done throughout the year, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has once again bolstered his resume for the 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Parsons had a field day in the Cowboys’ 27-20 road win over the Washington Football Team in Week 14. The rookie linebacker was simply all over the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has had a multitude of memorable games over his career, and the Week 14 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills may be one that he will remember for quite some time. At one point in the game, it seemed as if Brady was on his way to leading the […]

The Dallas Cowboys came away with yet another statement win on the season, as they picked up a 27-20 road victory over the Washington Football Team in Week 14. The theme for the Cowboys in this win centered on their success in winning the line of scrimmage battle on both sides of the ball with […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence added to his interception tally on the season as he threw four picks in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. Lawrence had a difficult time orchestrating any promising drives over the course of the game. The rookie quarterback did have potent chemistry on the field with wideouts such as Marvin […]

Even at this late stage in his career, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman continues to show that he still has plenty left in the tank. Sherman earned the green light to feature in the Buccaneers’ Week 14 home matchup with the Buffalo Bills after a stint on the injured reserve list due to a […]

After a long wait, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Gordon put an end to his receiving touchdown drought. During the second quarter of the Chiefs’ 48-9 blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with Gordon for a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Chiefs opened up a 28-0 lead with this pivotal […]

The Kansas City Chiefs did not need any extra motivation for Week 14 considering that they came into the game with a five-game winning streak. Still, the Las Vegas Raiders provided them with bulletin board material ahead of the game. The Raiders opted to have their pregame huddle at the Chiefs logo in midfield, which […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton once again had a performance to forget this season, as he recorded a pair of turnovers in his team’s 29-21 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Newton opened up the game on a promising note, as he led Carolina to a nine-play, 65-yard touchdown drive that was capped off by […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has already set several records in his short time in the NFL, and he may be in line to reach another such feat. Herbert comes into the Chargers’ Week 14 home matchup against the New York Giants with 27 passing touchdowns on the season. With five contests remaining in […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is just in his second year in the NFL, and he could soon be on the verge of breaking one notable team record. Herbert set a multitude of records in his rookie campaign with the Chargers. For one, he tallied up an astounding 31 passing touchdowns, which set a […]

Mac Jones is one of several offensive players who have ever played under both Nick Saban at Alabama and Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots. Jones shined during his three-year run with the Alabama Crimson Tide, which included a multitude of records set, and the national championship win last season. His preparation and leadership […]

The Los Angeles Rams will have arguably the biggest game of their season to date in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals, which head coach Sean McVay views as a measuring-stick contest for his team. After opening up the campaign with a stout 7-1 record, the Rams dropped three games in a row. Even as […]

There is now a notable injury concern regarding Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James. The Chargers announced on Saturday that James was a late addition to the injury report due to a hamstring issue. For now, he is being listed as questionable for the Week 14 home matchup against the New York Giants. James featured […]

The winter transfer window will open in January, and Barcelona may be among the more active clubs in making moves over the month. Due to financial complications within the club, Barca opted to rely on free transfer agreements to reinforce the team over the recent summer transfer window, which included signing former Olympique Lyonnais forward […]

After clinching a convincing road win over the Chicago Bears, the Arizona Cardinals will now face off with the Los Angeles Rams for what may arguably be the must-watch game of Week 14. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray made his return to action last week against the Bears after being sidelined due to an ankle injury. […]

After being an early question mark for the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 14 matchup against the Houston Texans, wide receiver DK Metcalf has now received the green light to feature in the game. Metcalf did not take part in the Seahawks’ scheduled practice sessions on both Wednesday and Thursday. He came up with an illness this […]

As the winter transfer window is mere weeks away from opening, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has now made one notable decision regarding midfielder Frenkie de Jong. As noted by the Spanish-based outlet Sport, Xavi views de Jong as a player who is “absolutely non-transferable.” The new Barca manager has full confidence in the Dutch international […]

After a sluggish 3-4 start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs have now turned their campaign around thanks to their five-game winning streak. The losing start to the campaign for the Chiefs sure came as a surprise to many, as they entered the season as a heavy favorite in the AFC. But after five […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has hinted that quarterback Taysom Hill may be in line to start in Week 14 against the New York Jets. Hill came away from the Saints’ Week 13 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a mallet finger injury in his right hand. He suffered this injury in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers came up short of pulling off a historic comeback win in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers orchestrated a performance to forget in the first half, as their failure to convert crucial third downs on offense coupled with their inability to contain running back Dalvin Cook saw them open the […]

The Odell Beckham Jr. era with the Los Angeles Rams has so far gotten off to a promising start, which has garnered the early approval of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Since signing with the Rams following his notable departure from the Cleveland Browns, Beckham has played in three games with the team this season. After featuring […]

On the heels of their home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons are now set for another pivotal NFC South test as they will clash with the Carolina Panthers in Week 14. The Falcons dropped to a 1-3 record against NFC South opponents this season following the double-digit defeat to quarterback Tom […]

In a league where numerous tight ends have made their name in, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady believes that Rob Gronkowski is the “greatest” to ever play the position in the NFL. Gronkowski made the most out of his run with the New England Patriots and has continued to do the same with the […]

For a team that has had a multitude of injuries as of late on offense, the New York Giants now have promising news regarding wide receiver Kenny Golladay. The fifth-year wideout came away from the Giants’ recent road loss to the Miami Dolphins with a minor injury scare. He was initially ruled as questionable during […]

Even as the rumor mill has continued to churn regarding his future, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is not looking to leave the team anytime soon. Over the offseason, a multitude of rumors and reports noted that Wilson was interested in leaving the Seahawks via a trade. In the end, he stayed put with the […]

As the New England Patriots are set to face a contract dilemma with J.C. Jackson in the offseason, Richard Sherman believes that the fourth-year cornerback deserves to receive a major payday. Jackson has garnered much acclaim to be a top contender for the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. He has recorded seven […]

Barcelona hit rock bottom on Wednesday following its 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich on the final matchday of the 2021-2022 UEFA Champions League group stage. Barca needed a win over Bayern Munich or a Dynamo Kyiv win or draw result against Benfica to advance on through to the Champions League knockout stage. Benfica took care […]

The Baltimore Ravens finished with a dramatic one-point loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, but they may have also come away from the contest with a major injury concern. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is “suspected” to miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder […]

The New York Giants had a minor injury scare during their Week 13 road matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Golladay was sidelined for multiple drives in the first half after suffering a rib injury. The Giants initially listed the wideout as questionable to return to the game. The fifth-year wide receiver appeared to have suffered […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor continues to bolster his resume for the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. After an underwhelming performance in the Colts’ Week 12 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taylor bounced back in convincing fashion against the Houston Texans. The second-year running back finished with 143 rushing […]

Outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been a bright spot in the Pittsburgh Steelers defense as of late, and now, he has reached one historic feat. Over the first quarter of the Steelers’ Week 13 home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Watt secured a timely sack against quarterback Lamar Jackson. As it stands, he has now […]

Week 13 of the NFL season featured one highly anticipated quarterback duel, as Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow squared off with Los Angeles Chargers passer Justin Herbert. This was the first encounter between these two top-six picks from the 2020 NFL Draft and, overall, Herbert had the last laugh as he guided the Chargers to […]

After weeks of opening up games on slow starts, the Seattle Seahawks have now finally had their way in the first quarter. After failing to pick up a first down on the opening drive of their Week 13 home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, the Seahawks lined up in punt formation on fourth down. […]

The Miami Dolphins extended their winning streak to five games with the convincing 20-9 home victory over the New York Giants in Week 13. As was the case in the Dolphins’ past four games, second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the way for Miami as he anchored four scoring drives. For one, he connected with wide […]

Houston Texans head coach David Culley has opted to bench quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the third quarter of the Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Culley has elected to bring in backup quarterback Davis Mills to seemingly finish the remainder of this contest with Houston already down by a 21-0 score. This move comes […]

It is quite rare to ever see the Alabama Crimson Tide under Nick Saban come into a game as an underdog, but this was the case for the 2021 SEC Championship Game encounter against the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. Alabama entered Saturday as a 6½ point underdog to Georgia. Of course, this was far […]