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The Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills are engaged in a marquee matchup in the first Sunday Night Football game of the 2025 NFL season, and so far, the game has been a treat for action-thirsty fans of both teams’ fanbases. Derrick Henry and the Ravens took control of the first half, as they headed […]

After Saturday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t leave any wiggle room after a nervy opener in Seattle. Asked if Jake Moody would keep the kicking job for Week 2, the 49ers coach said there’s “no question” the 2023 third-rounder remains his guy following San Francisco’s 17–13 win […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers celebrated a pair of wins over the weekend, starting with the revised contract for AP NFL All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward on Saturday, followed by their season-opening 34-32 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. It was also the regular-season debut in a Steelers uniform for former Jets quarterback Aaron […]

The Green Bay Packers have high hopes of rising to the top of the NFC North division and taking the title away from the defending champion Detroit Lions. They still have a long way to go before that happens, but they fired the first blow. The Packers registered a 27-13 triumph over their rivals in […]

The New York Jets were in character on Sunday after they squandered what looked like a sure win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers escaped with the pulsating victory, 34-32, with Chris Boswell delivering the game-winning field goal from 60 yards, giving Aaron Rodgers his first win with his new squad against […]

The Atlanta Falcons began their 2025 season with a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and their misery was compounded when No. 1 wide receiver Drake London left the game with a shoulder injury. London exited early after landing hard on his right shoulder in the end zone on an incomplete pass […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals took a big step forward with a gritty 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, a victory that felt like breaking a long, frustrating cycle. Burrow was clear about what this meant for the team after the game. “We didn’t win any of these games last year. […]

Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns suffered a close 17-16 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals on opening weekend. Flacco started in his first Browns game since he helped lead the team to the playoffs in the 2023 campaign. He won the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for his remarkable efforts after signing as a […]

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram gave fans a scare in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans, leaving the game with a calf injury late in the fourth quarter. After a solid start, Engram headed straight for the blue medical tent, as reported by The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider. Engram’s first game as a Bronco […]

The Las Vegas Raiders showed a jubilant side on Sunday for the seventh time since 2015. But Pete Carroll and Geno Smith this time led the Week 1 win. Collaborating to prevail against a feisty New England Patriots team. The franchise improved to 7-3 in their last 10 season openers. Only now the new head […]

The Detroit Lions fell flat on their face right away in the 2025 NFL regular season. Amid lofty expectations for the two-time defending NFC North champions, Jared Goff and company stumbled in their first assignment of the campaign, losing to the Green Bay Packers on the road on Sunday to the tune of a 27-13 […]

Emeka Egbuka was a polished receiver throughout his spectacular career at Ohio State. He played with Jaxon Smith-Njigba during his college career and he also played with spectacular freshman Jeremiah Smith when he helped the Buckeyes win the national championship last year. Egbuka was not usually the headliner when playing for Ohio State, but he […]

The Green Bay Packers opened their 2025 NFL season with a statement win, knocking off the two-time defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions 27-13 at Lambeau Field. The win ended Detroit’s three-game win streak in Green Bay and also showcased the debut of linebacker Micah Parsons, the Packers’ blockbuster trade acquisition from Dallas. Parsons entered […]

The Detroit Lions struggled much throughout the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers after losing the contest 27-13. Detroit wasn’t even able to record a touchdown until the fourth quarter, which isn’t something we’re accustomed to with this team. The offensive performance was so bad that Detroit accomplished a less-than-desirable feat not seen […]

Micah Parsons made his first major highlight in his Green Bay debut during the Packers’ season opener against the Detroit Lions on Sunday evening. Parsons saw his time with the Dallas Cowboys end after four seasons. The Cowboys sent him to the Packers in exchange for Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in 2026 and […]

The Atlanta Falcons fought hard but ultimately suffered a 23-20 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To make matters worse, it appears Drake London suffered an injury during the contest. Reports indicate that London, who is 24 years old, suffered a shoulder injury during the game, according to beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. […]

The San Francisco 49ers paid Jauan Jennings with a blockbuster $3 million agreement. But now their newly paid asset left early against the Seattle Seahawks. The wide receiver sustained a shoulder injury during the first half in the Pacific Northwest. ESPN NFL insider then delivered this unfortunate update for 49ers fans. “49ers WR Jauan Jennings […]

In search of a long-term contract resolution, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. But with his request not being granted, Meyers is poised to command a major role in Las Vegas’ offense throughout the 2025 campaign. That was certainly true in Week 1. Meyers led […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Giants got off to a rough start to the 2025 season with a 21-6 road loss to the NFC East divisional rival Washington Commanders. The New York offense, led by newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson, did not provide a lot to write home about in this one, as Wilson […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to mount a second-half comeback against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. A slow offensive start continued in the second half, settling for a field goal off the jump. Their defense will have to step up late in the game if they are going to pick up the win. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers earned a big win in Week 1 after taking down the New York Jets with a 34-32 victory. It was a back-and-forth contest that saw both offenses make big plays throughout. It wasn’t something we’re used to seeing from a defense in Pittsburgh, and Patrick Queen called himself and his teammates out […]

After years of being known for having one of the worst defenses in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and replaced him with Al Golden in the offseason. The move immediately paid off in the Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals’ defense held the Browns to just […]

Finally, the Indianapolis Colts earned a Week 1 victory. And maybe Daniel Jones will be their quarterback answer. Also, the Colts achieved a feat not seen since 1977 in the domination of the Dolphins, according to a post on X by Marcel Louis-Jacques. “Expanding on this: the Colts are the 1st team since 1977 to […]

The Miami Dolphins begin the season with a brutal 33-8 Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. They couldn’t get anything going offensively, and the defense was tormented throughout the game. Shortly after the contest, head coach Mike McDaniel shared his reaction to the early hot-seat talk after the loss. When asked about the hot-seat […]

The Atlanta Falcons were in a winning position to close out their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But when kicker Younghoe Koo’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right, all hope was lost. The Falcons fell 23-20, dropped a crucial NFC South clash. For quarterback Michael Penix, it was an opportunity to […]

The New England Patriots opened their season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it played out almost exactly as predicted. The expectation was for a hard-fought, defensive game with both quarterbacks flashing potential but not many offensive fireworks. That part held. However, while the bold call was that the Las Vegas Raiders would […]

The New England Patriots didn’t start off the Mike Vrabel tenure on the right foot. New England lost on Sunday in Week 1 of the NFL season, to the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas defeated the Patriots, 20-13. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a tough outing. Maye finished the game with 287 passing yards, a […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers were successful in their Week One game with the Jets. The future Hall of Fame quarterback threw four TD passes in a 34-32 triumph. Aaron Rodgers asked about beating Aaron Glenn after the way their exit interview went: “I was happy to beat everyone associated with the #Jets.” pic.twitter.com/ukZpibWrAh […]

The San Francisco 49ers came into Week 1 with a few injuries on offense, and things did not get better during their game against the Seattle Seahawks as George Kittle went down, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “George Kittle is out for the rest of today’s game due to a hamstring injury,” Schefter wrote on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2025 NFL season with a dramatic 34-32 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, and it was veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey who delivered one of the game’s defining moments. With the Jets facing a do-or-die fourth down in the final seconds, Ramsey jarred the ball loose from Garrett […]

The disastrous Miami Dolphins’ loss had Tyreek Hill up in arms. And it wasn’t a good day for Tua Tagovailoa. Furthermore, the quarterback said he knows fans don’t pay for the garbage they saw, according to a post on X by Joe Schad. “Tua: “The way we lost? Nobody pays, none of the fans pay […]

The New England Patriots came up just short in Mike Vrabel’s head coaching debut with the team, falling 20-13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Vrabel kept it blunt while discussing the team’s loss. The Patriots looked solid in the first half, holding a 10-7 lead at the break. However, they were held scoreless until a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned Emeka Egbuka into an immediate gameday hero. The rookie did more than score his first Bucs touchdown. His heroics got saved by a botched field goal attempt by the Atlanta Falcons. Younghoe Koo lined up for a 44-yard attempt to send the game into overtime. Koo misfired on the attempt […]

The New York Giants begin the 2025-26 season with a 21-6 Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders. Quarterback Russell Wilson struggled throughout the contest, as the offense failed to record a single touchdown. Shortly after the game, head coach Brian Daboll shared a cryptic response about Wilson’s role on the offense moving forward. Daboll, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are facing the Houston Texans in their season opener on Sunday. After a preseason full of Matthew Stafford injury concerns, the quarterback was out there to open the season. But early in the first game, his top target was removed with a potential injury. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has returned […]

Michael Penix Jr. has not suited up for Indiana in four years, but his diving score to beat then-No. 8-ranked Penn State in 2020 remains one of the best plays in program history. The quarterback reminded Hoosiers fans of the iconic highlight in the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2025 NFL season with more intrigue than at any point in recent memory. After a busy offseason that included hiring Pete Caroll, trading for quarterback Geno Smith, and adding potential breakout star Ashton Jeanty, expectations are climbing. The roster has improved, but questions still linger about the secondary and […]

The Indianapolis Colts opened their season with a dominant 33-8 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Leading the way was quarterback Daniel Jones, who proved why he was a first-round pick in his Colts debut. Jones completed 22-of-29 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown. He also ran seven times for 26 yards and another two […]

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in Foxboro in Week 1. Ashton Jeanty scored his first career touchdown, and the Vegas defense scrambled Drake Maye to secure the win. But late in the game, a key Geno Smith target left with a knee injury. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers left the […]