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The Denver Broncos’ rollercoaster ride of a 2023 campaign took another shocking twist on Wednesday when the team announced it would be benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games of the season in favor of Jarrett Stidham. The move certainly came as a surprise to many folks, and after the news went public, […]

Deebo Samuel has had enough of the criticisms hurled at Brock Purdy. He finally lashed out to Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons and Cam Newton. However, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver did not anticipate what would happen next. A bunch of individuals tracked down his number and pretended to be the NFL’s 2015 MVP, via […]

New York Giants fans can be forgiven for entering the symptoms for “whiplash” into WebMD and wondering if that’s what they are suffering from. Week 17 of the 2022 season saw the Giants clinch a playoff spot in head coach Brian Daboll’s first season at the helm. Not content with just making an appearance at […]

As the majority of fantasy football leagues approach their conclusion, one pivotal matchup remains for those vying for supremacy and coveted prize winnings. As such, selecting the right quarterback for your roster becomes paramount in securing a championship. Of course, our Week 17 fantasy QB rankings are poised to guide you toward that crucial decision. […]

As the NFL season heads toward its finale, the Cleveland Browns find themselves in a position to make a resounding statement in Week 17 when they take on the New York Jets. With an impressive 10-5 record and a recent triumph over the Houston Texans, the Browns are riding a wave of success. They have […]

News of the Denver Broncos benching Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of 2023 rocked the NFL world on Wednesday. Apparently, it also rocked the Broncos’ locker room, according to WR Jerry Jeudy. Talking to reporters shortly after the news broke, Jeudy was forthright about the rest of the […]

Lamar Jackson is adamant that the Ravens are solely focused on winning the Super Bowl and not on outside noise by the media. Baltimore has plenty to be proud of as they proved many prognosticators and pundits wrong about their chances against the 49ers. But, according to Jackson, they’re focused on the ultimate goal. “It […]

The NFL today announced the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists. Antonio Gates, Devin Hester, and Julius Peppers headline the list 15 candidates released on Thursday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washinton Post: The 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2024 pic.twitter.com/G2bLulQLHo — Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December […]

The 2023 NFL season has been nothing short of thrilling, with unexpected twists and turns at every corner. As we approach the culmination of the regular season, the race for the most valuable player (MVP) is heating up. The recent dominant performance by Lamar Jackson has sent shockwaves through the league. In this exclusive MVP […]

Amid a last-season push to crash the NFC playoff picture, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has identified one encouraging trend that has pushed the 7-8 Packers back into contention. “I think the exciting part about it is some of those mistakes we were making early on in the season, now we’ve corrected those things […]

As the 2023 NFL season hurtles toward its finale, attention now turns to those players whom fantasy football managers should drop. In this piece, we’ll delve into the struggles of eight players who face injury concerns, performance decline, and bad matchups in Week 17. We will shed light on how their diminishing prowess might impact […]

It has not been a great year for the Denver Broncos. The team is still struggling as the season comes to a close. It even prompted Sean Payton to make the harsh call of benching Russell Wilson. This was not greatly appreciated by the offensive engine. It showed when he liked a comparison between him […]

The Michigan football team is set to take on Alabama football in Pasadena on January 1. Meanwhile, the speculation surrounding the team recently has dealt with the coaching future of Jim Harbaugh. The Michigan football boss is reportedly considering a contract offer from Michigan in the $125 million range. The contract reportedly includes a clause […]

By the looks of it, Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos is over. His latest benching might be the biggest indication that the team is ready to move on from him, though he has apparently felt it for two months now. According to the latest report, Wilson expects the Broncos to cut him by […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to rebound following their 29-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Indianapolis received two important injury updates prior to their Week 17 affair versus the Las Vegas Raiders, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. Wide receiver Michael Pittman and running back Zack Moss were reportedly both limited participants in […]

The Dallas Cowboys felt triumphant 17 days ago when they crushed the Philadelphia Eagles 33-13, and took the lead in the NFC East. The Cowboys have fielded a talented roster over the past two seasons, but have trailed the Eagles both years. With their win, Dallas finally got past the reigning NFC Champions. Just over […]

While Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is often the subject of criticism across the NFL, he is very respected by New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The respect is earned as Allen has beaten Belichick and the Patriots in six of their past eight matchups, including during the playoffs of the 2021-2022 season. As […]

In a season that came out of nowhere, New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito has been on top of the NFL world and suffered the crushing fate of being benched in a matter of weeks. DeVito credited his steady temperament with helping him get through it all on Wednesday. Following the news that Giants head […]

Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos hasn’t been great. Last year, the team missed the playoffs after going 5-12 and fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett midseason. The Broncos then made a splash hire, bringing in Super Bowl-winning former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton to instill a winning culture. Although Denver has seen more […]

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a nail-biting victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. The Packers’ 33-30 victory improved their record to 7-8. Sixth-year cornerback Jaire Alexander was suspended from the Packers after the game for questionable conduct. Now, Matt LaFleur has broken the silence on the CB’s situation. Matt LaFleur sheds light […]

Is it time to panic in the Bay Area after the San Francisco 49ers’ comprehensive 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day in primetime? Probably not, but the Niners did make a serious of roster moves on Wednesday in response to the defeat. The team made two additions to its active roster, signing […]

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis was not able to see action in Week 16 versus the Seattle Seahawks due to an ankle injury, but the young signal-caller appears to be trending positively in the direction of seeing action in Week 17 versus the Houston Texans. Levis was seen on the field Wednesday practicing. He […]

With a playoff berth still a very real possibility, Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks received encouraging news on the injury front on Wednesday. Most importantly, Carroll confirmed that Seattle’s quarterback Geno Smith suffered no setbacks in Week 16’s 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans, and that the passer is “over the hump” from a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been dealing with Kenny Pickett’s absence due to an ankle sprain he suffered in the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and he is working hard to come back soon while supporting Mason Rudolph in the meantime. “(I’m) getting the mental reps, taking advantage of the stuff that I’m not getting […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit a major fork in the road for their 2023 season and face the harsh reality of playing their Week 17 game without starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence did not participate in Jacksonville’s first practice of the week on Wednesday as he continues to nurse a sprained shoulder, per Adam Schefter. […]

With most of the NFL season complete, we now enter the climax of the regular season. NFL teams are battling for a playoff spot, while fantasy football managers are battling in their championship matchups. Now, more than ever, it is important to devote some time to one of the most overlooked positions in many lineups: […]

Believe it or not, when the Atlanta Falcons (7-8) and the Chicago Bears (6-9) meet on Sunday in their Week 17 matchup, they’ll both still be in playoff contention, fighting for a spot. But only one can keep their slim chances alive with a win. Both teams are coming off a win last Sunday, with […]

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce continues to make a compelling case that he should be hired as the Raiders’ next coach. The Raiders have won two consecutive games over their division opponents, starting with a dominant 63-21 thrashing of the Los Angeles Chargers followed by a 20-14 victory over the Kansas City […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton went into detail about his decision to bench quarterback Russell Wilson as his team desperately clings to its slim playoff odds. One thing Payton admitted? It’s not about the money with Wilson…but also, it kind of is. Concerning his decision to start Jarrett Stidham in Week 17 and bench […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly placing running back Rhamondre Stevenson on IR with the ankle injury he has been dealing with, which will end his 2023 season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rhamondre Stevenson had been making good progress lately, but with the Patriots well out of the playoff picture, it made […]

The San Francisco 49ers have often been in the news this season and given the level of talent on the team it is warranted. The Niners’ ability to win games also gives them a reason to talk a big game because they can back it up and they haven’t been shy in doing that ever […]

2023 has been a better season for Russell Wilson following his down 2022 campaign. However, it hasn’t been smooth-sailing for the Denver Broncos QB. In fact, the Broncos even “threatened” to bench Wilson after their late-October victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. Russell Wilson’s uncertain situation with Broncos […]

Who doesn’t love some slightly mean-spirited banter between professional athletes and the normal folks who cover them for a living!? Today on The Herd, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd delivered a message to the fans of the Miami Dolphins who were claiming that Cowherd and other members of the sports media needed to put a little […]

In an effort to qualify for the playoffs, the Denver Broncos are turning to Jarrett Stidham to replace Russell Wilson at quarterback. Asking Stidham to hit a Hail Mary or two is one thing. But even if that happens, the team will need some serious help along the way. The easiest path to the postseason […]

After Mitchell Trubisky led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a second straight loss, Mike Tomlin benched him in favor of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky became the Steelers’ temporary starter with second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett out due to a high ankle sprain that required surgery. The decision turned out great as Rudolph led Pittsburgh to their best […]

The Russell Wilson experience in Denver has been one with plenty of turbulence along the way. It also might be coming to an end much quicker than anyone anticipated upon his arrival. The Denver Broncos and head coach Sean Payton have benched Wilson for the final two games of this season. There are contractual reasons […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been marred in a tailspin, losing four of their last six games. But as they look to work their way out of their rut in Week 17, the Chiefs could be without two key offensive contributors. Neither Isiah Pacheco (concussion) or Kadarius Toney (hip) practiced on Wednesday, via Pete Sweeney […]

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions for the first time in history. The Lions had not previously won their division since the NFC North was established in 2002. For a Lions team that has routinely struggled to win consistently, this is a monumental occasion. The division crown has the organization and fans excited, including […]

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns has expressed his desire to remain with the team that drafted him. His reason why is not one football players typically cite. “Since I was young I just don’t like change,” Burns told assembled media members on Wednesday when discussing his future with the Panthers, courtesy of ESPN’s David […]