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The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot to sort out this off-season starting with deciding whether or not to bring back interim Coach Antonio Pierce. The Raiders have just a 7-9 record on the season but the play of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, QB Aidan O’Connell, and WR Davante Adams have given the franchise […]

The Seattle Seahawks were in control of their playoff chances prior to their Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Steelers used their own powerful ground game to take charge of the game, and they punished the Seahawks with a 30-23 defeat. The Seahawks now need help to get into the playoffs, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, it might have come with a steep price after TJ Watt exited the contest due to injury. Watt suffered a knee injury in the third quarter of Saturday’s contest after colliding with teammate Montravius […]

The end of the regular season is approaching, which means the Las Vegas Raiders will conduct its head coaching search soon. However, it sounds like Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby are hoping Antonio Pierce retains the job amid the ongoing rumors involving Jim Harbaugh. Adams and Crosby were both vocal about wanting Pierce to be […]

In the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 18 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Raven running back Melvin Gordon made some unfortunate history. Gordon lost a fumble for the Ravens in the game, and it has been a problem in his career, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN: “That was Melvin Gordon’s 19th lost fumble of his career. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are amid a pivotal AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers have the advantage; however, the team was hit by an unfortunate TJ Watt injury. Still, the linebacker joined the company of his brother, JJ Watt, and made NFL history during the game. TJ Watt makes history amid Pittsburgh’s battle […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are mourning after announcing the death of former linebacker Jack Squirek, who passed away Friday. Squirek played for the team during their Los Angeles days from 1982-1985, and spent the 1986 season with the Miami Dolphins. Squirek will forever be a franchise legend for making one of the all-time great plays […]

With their playoff hopes on the line, the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a massive blow against the Baltimore Ravens. Star linebacker TJ Watt was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. After joining his brother JJ in becoming the second player to ever have […]

The NFL season is focused on the Week 18 matchups that will determine the final teams to make the playoffs. Shortly after that, playoff matchups will be studied and analyzed by coaching staffs throughout the league. The Houston Texans are hoping to clinch a playoff spot, and general manager Nick Caserio is likely to stay […]

The Baltimore Ravens sat a ton of their starters against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, several players are trying to hit some of their contract incentives. Jadeveon Clowney was one of those players, as he needed just half of a sack to receive a $750,000 payout. Clowney was able to record a sack in this game. […]

After receiving interest from the Carolina Panthers last offseason (and earlier this season), Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is again reportedly drawing the eye of Panthers owner David Tepper, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Writes Breer, “A lot of folks internally in Carolina think that owner David Tepper will hand Lions OC […]

The Detroit Lions are preparing for a rare appearance in the postseason. They have already clinched the NFC North title, and they are all but certain to have the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff structure. If they can beat the Vikings in Week 18 while the Dallas Cowboys lose to the Washington Commanders, […]

The Green Bay Packers have a crucial matchup in Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. There are some serious playoff implications for Green Bay, as a win will increase their chances of making the postseason. With that said, it sounds like the offense will have a nice boost thanks to the latest injury updates for […]

Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday night’s Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. The Bills will win the AFC East if they can beat the Dolphins in the final game of the regular season. Fournette made his […]

The season is coming to an end with a loud thud for the Minnesota Vikings. They enter their Week 18 game against the NFC North champion Detroit Lions with a slim chance to make the playoffs, but losses the last two week have ground their season into dust. The Vikings were one of the surprise […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reason to hope that their star quarterback Trevor Lawrence can play in week 18 against the Tennessee Titans. Lawrence was a limited participant in practice this week and is not at risk of re injury, per NFL Network. Lawrence is pushing to return to action. From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: #Jaguars QB Trevor […]

The Houston Texans have received some positive injury news ahead of their Week 18 finale versus the Indianapolis Colts Saturday with both defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil expected to play, per Ian Rapoport. Both were listed as questionable coming into this game. Having both of these players available is huge […]

Texans running back Devin Singletary is being honest about his hopes as he gets ready to become a free agent. Singletary wants to remain in Houston playing for the Texans, per KPRC News. “Yeah, man, I love it here,” Singletary said, per KPRC 2. “I love the guys. I love the coaches, the staff around […]

The Green Bay Packers are a win away from sealing their spot in the playoffs. The Packers currently hold the seventh seed in the NFC, the lone NFC wildcard spot that has not been clinched. Given that the Packers started the season 3-6, it’s pretty remarkable that at this point in the season they control […]

The Cleveland Browns have already clinched a playoff spot and many are thanking Joe Flacco for it. The veteran quarterback has been surprisingly great since signing with the team. So much so, that the franchise is rewarding him an extra $75,000 despite sitting him on the bench against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland originally gave Joe […]

Pat McAfee set the sports world on fire on Friday after calling out Norby Williamson, a producer for ESPN, on The Pat McAfee Show. The popular sports personality believes false reporting of his show’s ratings was shared amid the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel debacle. On Saturday morning, McAfee shared a clip from the film Scarface after all of […]

It does not get any bigger than Sunday night for the Miami Dolphins as they face the Buffalo Bills in a crucial Week 18 matchup where the winner is awarded the AFC East crown. While the two teams have been bitter rivals for years, it really has been lop-sided favoring the Bills when both squads […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is having his worst statistical season up to date. While the Chiefs claimed the AFC West title, holding a record eligible to make the Playoffs, they’ve had a very underwhelming season. Under head coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs were turning into one of the best franchises in the NFL, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars might have a key weapon back when they play the Tennessee Titans in Week 18 of the NFL season. The Jaguars are activating wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve, per NFL Network. Kirk is listed as questionable for the game. If Kirk does end up playing, it would be a miraculous […]

It’s not even the end of the NFL season, and the Baltimore Ravens are making moves for the future. A key reason for Baltimore’s success this season is their defense stepping up in crucial scenarios. On Saturday, the team decided to lock up one of the key players on defense. Michael Pierce, one of the […]

The NFL MVP award is in a very strange place. It’s no secret that the MVP has become a narrative-driven award, but the MVP is only a narrative driven award because people don’t actually have a grasp on what it is they are actually voting for, and that’s because value is not defined in any sort […]

The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are honoring their commitments to one another-for now. The team and Winston are agreeing to restructure the player’s contract, per ESPN. The two parties are undertaking the task with the contract for cap purposes. Winston has struggled the last several seasons as a member of the Saints. […]

What was once thought impossible might happen this offseason. For over 20 years, Bill Belichick was synonymous with the New England Patriots dynasty. Bill was the architect of many Super Bowl teams, teams that decimated and ran over teams during the 2000s and 2010s (including the Dallas Cowboys). Now, though, after a string of disappointing […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have some thinking to do when it comes to contract extensions. Star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are both vouching to stick with the franchise for a hefty bill. Chase still has some playing time left on his contract, with his rookie deal lined up till 2026. He spoke on […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are facing a crucial Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, with a playoff berth on the line. In this article, we will explore four bold predictions for the Jaguars’ upcoming game. We aim to provide an insightful and persuasive analysis of what could unfold in the field. Now, let’s dive into […]

The Houston Texans are set to face the Indianapolis Colts in a win-or-go-home game in Week 18. The winner of this game will be guaranteed at least a wild card spot with the chance to win the AFC South division. As of this writing, the Texans are the favorites to win. Will that actually happen, […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the team is riding high after notching back-to-back wins. These included a memorable Week 17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. With the playoffs within reach, the Steelers are poised to make a bold statement in their final game of the season. […]

As we approach the conclusion of the 2023 fantasy football season, most leagues have already crowned their champions. However, for those still engaged in the gridiron battle, Week 18 presents both challenges and opportunities. While we lean towards leagues excluding the final week, we also respect those who embrace the extended excitement of fantasy football. […]

The New England Patriots are far from the team they were years ago. It seems just like yesterday when Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were dominating defenses and winning Super Bowls. Ever since Brady moved on from the team, New England has an overall record of 29-37 in the past four years. They’ve made the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers, after winning two consecutive games, are still in the running for a playoff spot. With a 9-7 record, the Steelers can sneak into the postseason if they manage to come away with an upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens and other results fall in their favor. However, the Pittsburgh top brass may […]

The Atlanta Falcons still have a puncher’s chance at making the playoffs. Heading into the final gameweek of the season, the 7-9 Falcons can still make the postseason as the NFC South division champion, and all that needs to happen for that to materialize is a victory over the New Orleans Saints and a Tampa […]

Many fantasy football leagues concluded with champions being crowned at the end of Week 17. As such, hearty congratulations are for those managers who clinched a title to cap off the 2023 season. However, not every league has concluded its journey. Some choose to hold their championship matchups during the peculiar Week 18 of the […]

Even as the majority of fantasy football leagues wrapped up their seasons last week, a dedicated contingent of fans persists in navigating the final stages of the regular season. For those resolutely pursuing victory, our Week 18 Fantasy Football Defense rankings are geared towards elevating your strategic approach. We aim to pinpoint reliable performers capable […]

Florida A&M star receiver Marcus Riley recently declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Riley announced his decision with an extensive post on his ‘X’ page. Amongst gratitude to his support system and former schools of Louisville and Bethune-Cookman, Riley spent a considerable portion of the post thanking his “FAMUly.” “To my Tallahassee FAMUly, I want […]