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After the recent big-time performance of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in a playoff-berth-clinching win over the Los Angeles Chargers, many would expect that the Raiders X-Factor for their NFL Playoff matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals would be Carr. While Derek Carr will undoubtedly be important to the Raiders in this game, he is […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a big JuJu Smith-Schuster update ahead of their NFL playoffs matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith-Schuster, who underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury, returned to practice on Thursday, though he has yet to be activated off of IR. However, Smith-Schuster seemed to confirm every Steelers fans’ best hope with […]

The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills are preparing for a Wild Card round clash on Saturday night in primetime. The two division rivals split the season series, so this highly anticipated playoff meeting will be the decider. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick knows that the key to stopping the Bills is slowing down dual-threat […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Indianapolis Colts looked well-positioned for not only a postseason berth, but also a potential run through the AFC playoff field. However, two straight losses ensued, including a horrific defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars, knocking the Colts out of the postseason. There’s plenty of blame to go […]

Ex-Dallas Mavs center Shawn Bradley made a name for himself in the NBA as an excellent shot-blocker, as the 7’6″ big man finished in the top-ten of NBA players in the blocker per game statistic all-time. However, since retiring in 2005, Bradley’s post-NBA life hasn’t always been easy, as he suffered a tragic bicycle accident […]

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series despite being without a number of their key players, such as star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL while attempting to make a leaping catch in a July game. Despite the ongoing MLB lockout, the latest Acuna sighting will have Braves fans thinking World […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Wild Card Weekend. One of the big storylines surrounding the playoff game is the injury status of Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill received a critical injury status update ahead of the Chiefs-Steelers game, via NBC Sports. Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill played sparingly […]

The Seattle Seahawks are at a crossroads following their first losing season since 2011. Rumors have swirled around the organization following the disappointing result, as the futures of quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll have come into question. The Seahawks are considering a key decision involving Carroll, according to a rumor in a […]

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for a Wild Card round clash with the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The playoff game will be the first of quarterback Kyler Murray’s career, though head coach Kliff Kingsbury isn’t concerned about his quarterback’s lack of postseason experience. In fact, Kingsbury is feeling quite confident in Murray and made a […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been dealing with a well-documented toe injury this season. While the toe injury hasn’t cost Rodgers any playing time, it has certainly been a painful ailment to deal with down the stretch, which the Packers star has acknowledged. On Wednesday, Rodgers spoke to reporters and offered a toe […]

The New York Giants made big headlines when they announced the firing of head coach Joe Judge. Giants owner John Mara, who has come under fire for how he has run the organization, spoke to reporters on Wednesday following Tuesday’s decision on Judge and comically denied nepotism in the franchise, despite obvious signs of it […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a Wild Card round clash on Sunday night. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made some shocking comments about his team’s chances against the Chiefs. On the other end of the spectrum, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made a surprisingly bold claim in his praise of Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers improbably made the playoffs after their win over the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders’ overtime victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson sent his team- and the Steelers- into the playoffs with his game-winning kick. Steelers fans showed their appreciation for Carlson with their heartfelt gesture towards […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has dealt with a nagging knee injury for much of the second half of the season. Elliott had said that he would be close to “100 percent” for the playoffs- and with a postseason matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on deck, provided another update on his knee injury, […]

The Atlanta Falcons finished their first season under head coach Arthur Smith with a 7-10 record. Atlanta shockingly had an outside chance at the playoffs, which is a lot better than what many people expected out of the roster coming out of training camp. Smith will now head into his first Falcons offseason with options […]

The Brooklyn Nets saga with star guard Kyrie Irving, who is unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine, took a big twist when it was announced that Irving would be able to play in road games for the franchise. Now, according to the NY Daily News, there is a way that the Nets star could play […]

The Chicago Bulls have exceeded every fan’s wildest expectation this season, as they own the best record in the Eastern Conference and are very much a contender. However, the early success hasn’t stopped the Bulls front office from looking for championship upgrades via the trade market. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Bulls are […]

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to take on the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. For Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, Monday’s contest against the Cardinals will be just the fourth playoff game that he’s started in his career. Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay was asked if he […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley shockingly stepped away from football earlier this season to work on mental health issues. Ridley’s stunning decision caused him to miss the team’s final 11 games of the season. Recently, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche swirled the rumor mill around Ridley and the Falcons, putting the idea out there […]

The Chicago Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings 31-17 in Week 18, ending another disappointing season in the Windy City. The Bears raced out to a 14-0 lead but ended up blowing it in a second-half collapse. After the Bears-Vikings game, we’ll be looking at some Bears Week 18 takeaways. Chicago played without starting signal-caller […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a clutch Week 18 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, which put them in position for a playoff berth, though they still needed help from other teams, namely the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers advanced to the playoffs when Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson nailed a kick through […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have dealt with a variety of absences this season due to COVID-19 and injuries. The Buccaneers were seemingly hit on defense particularly hard, as they were without as many as six starters on the defensive side of the ball at one point. However, with the playoffs around the corner and a […]

The Houston Texans lost to the Tennessee Titans 28-25 in Week 18. Though the Texans had nothing to play for, they put up a valiant effort that fell just short against a division-rival. After the Texans-Titans game, we’ll be releasing our Texans Week 18 takeaways. Houston mounted a furious fourth quarter comeback, scoring 15 points […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for a Wild Card round clash with the Philadelphia Eagles this week. The Eagles are a familiar foe for quarterback Tom Brady, who was defeated by Philadelphia in the 2018 Super Bowl while still a member of the New England Patriots. Among the many defining plays from that Super […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide were defeated by the Georgia Bulldogs 33-18 in the National Championship game. The Crimson Tide fell just short of their ultimate goal, though head coach Nick Saban doesn’t want people to forget just how talented a team he has, thanks to players like Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young and standout linebacker […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday. The Alabama offense struggled to do anything noteworthy against the Bulldogs’ skilled defense, though it was the Crimson Tide defense that also slipped up at times during the loss. Crimson Tide defensive back Khyree Jackson came […]

The New York Giants lost to the Washington Football Team in lifeless fashion in a fitting end to an embarrassing season for Big Blue. The Giants offense mustered just seven points a week after scoring a measly three against the Chicago Bears. After the Giants-Washington game, we’ll be releasing our Giants Week 18 takeaways. New […]

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams suffered an awful injury early in the second quarter of the National Championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs. It was a non-contact injury for Williams, who caught a 40-yard pass from quarterback Bryce Young before he clutched at his left leg in pain. The NFL and college football world was […]

The Los Angeles Rams lost in disappointing fashion on to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. While the Rams really had nothing to gain besides positioning in the NFC playoffs, it was still a disappointing effort from Los Angeles. The Rams were also hit with some brutal injury updates to their secondary ahead of […]

The Arizona Cardinals lost to the Seattle Seahawks 38-30 in Week 18. The loss was Arizona’s fourth in their last five games and it cost them a chance at the NFC West division title. After the Cardinals-Seahawks game, we’ll be releasing some Cardinals Week 18 takeaways. The Seahawks entered the game with nothing to gain […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 18 victory over the Carolina Panthers couldn’t have gone any better. The Buccaneers were victorious by a score of 41-17, as they dominated Carolina in every facet of the game. After the Buccaneers-Panthers game, we’ll be discussing our Buccaneers Week 18 takeaways. The Buccaneers entered the game with nothing to […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have followed up their Super Bowl-winning season with an impressive regular season campaign led by quarterback Tom Brady. Brady threw for a career-high 5,316 yards with 43 touchdowns and 12 interceptions at 44 years young, putting himself squarely in the MVP race- and the Buccaneers squarely in the conversation to repeat […]

The Golden State Warriors have raced out of the gate to a 30-9 record, tied for the best mark in the NBA. The ultimate goal for the Warriors is the same one that it’s been since owner Joe Lacob bought the team: win a championship. Key to those championship hopes is star guard Stephen Curry, […]

The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. Despite their loss, the Rams managed to clinch the NFC West thanks to the Arizona Cardinals’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Via Rams Communications, Rams head coach Sean McVay had a bittersweet reaction to the NFC West division title despite the […]

The Minnesota Vikings announced the firing of head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday. The Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention for the second straight season under Zimmer and Spielman, which is likely what spelled the end for the partnership in the eyes of the team’s ownership. Vikings wide receiver Adam […]

The New York Giants finished up their fifth straight losing season with a loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 18. As expected, New York’s players were bombarded with questions about head coach Joe Judge’s status. With Judge reportedly in the building meeting with players, Giants star Saquon Barkley was asked about Judge’s status […]

The Seattle Seahawks endured their first losing season since the 2011 campaign. Seattle has become accustomed to success under the leadership of Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson, which is likely why the disappointing results were accompanied by rumors of the organization wanting change, as well as Wilson wanting out. In an appearance on ESPN Radio, […]

The Detroit Lions immediately made a move within their coaching staff following the conclusion of another losing season, as they announced that offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn had been fired. Head coach Dan Campbell, who had hired Lynn before the season began, clearly wasn’t pleased with the former head coach’s performance in the coordinator’s chair, as […]

The USC Trojans made a huge splash when they announced the hiring of former Oklahoma Head coach Lincoln Riley. However, Riley might not be the only former Oklahoma name that the Trojans add to their program. With Trojans quarterback Jaxson Dart entering the transfer portal, it’s now becoming increasingly likely that former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb […]