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Detroit Lions fans have endured a frustrating 2025 season, and Monday night brought an unexpected reminder of that reality from outside the football world. During a live episode of WWE Raw in Grand Rapids, Michigan, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella took a sharp verbal jab at the Lions that quickly made waves among Detroit […]

Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to arguably their biggest win of the season on Sunday as they snapped the 11-game winning streak of the Denver Broncos. Lawrence, who’s finally having a breakout campaign, threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for a score to give the Jaguars the convincing victory, 34-20, […]

The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth before their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. San Francisco secured a spot in the postseason with the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. And despite overcoming numerous injuries in an impressive campaign, Kyle Shanahan refrained from talking to his […]

Baker Mayfield has built his NFL career on defiance. For so long, he has defied expectations, doubters, and more than a few front-office exit ramps. Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, though, felt different. It wasn’t just another defeat or a missed opportunity. It felt like a verdict. In this season, the margins have already […]

The San Francisco 49ers continued their dominant December surge on Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 to secure their fifth straight win by double-digits and strengthen their NFC playoff positioning. The 49ers improved to 11-4, keeping pressure on the race for the conference’s top seed while showcasing elite trench play, defensive impact, and postseason […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth straight win after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. It, however, could prove to be costly as George Kittle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Kittle finished the game with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. While there are […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Brock Purdy delivered the most prolific night of his young NFL career on Monday Night Football, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Indianapolis Colts 48-27. Despite entering the game battling a cold, Purdy never showed signs of discomfort, orchestrating an offense that looked as sharp and balanced […]

The San Francisco 49ers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, but the postgame conversation extended beyond the scoreboard due to the quarterback matchup. Purdy, who grew up watching Colts quarterback Philip Rivers […]

Dan Campbell sent a clear message to his team following the Detroit Lions’ 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Campbell is going through his fifth season of coaching the Lions, having led them to consecutive playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024. However, the 2025 campaign has been difficult as Detroit is at […]

Monday Night Football tested the Indianapolis Colts with force, pressure, and urgency. Against the San Francisco 49ers on MNF, Jonathan Taylor delivered the defining moment for Indianapolis with a punishing touchdown that briefly shifted the night. The Colts leaned on their star in the fourth quarter, and Taylor answered. He surged up the middle for […]

The NFL can be a cold place, and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters made sure to remind Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers of that on Monday. With less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Colts trying to mount a late rally, Rivers tried a quick throw to tight end Tyler […]

The San Francisco 49ers turned Monday Night Football into a season-shaping win, crushing the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 behind Brock Purdy, who threw a career-high five touchdowns and owned the night from the opening drive. The crowd roared. The stakes sharpened. With that MNF statement, the NFL Playoffs picture shifted fast. Brock Purdy didn’t chase the […]

Christian McCaffrey achieved a milestone he hasn’t pulled off since 2023 during the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. McCaffrey is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the 49ers. He’s shined as one of the top running backs in the league but dealt with […]

The San Francisco 49ers had already clinched a playoff berth, yet Monday Night Football still turned electric as Brock Purdy met the moment head-on. Under the lights, the 49ers quarterback delivered a performance that echoed through franchise history. In Week 16’s Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, Brock Purdy authored a career night in […]

Monday Night Football often delivers drama, and for the San Francisco 49ers, the end of the first half against the Indianapolis Colts brought a collective gasp from the Faithful. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who has been nothing short of automatic this season, lined up for an audacious 64-yard field goal attempt as the clock ticked down. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are continuing their strong December run on Monday night, rarely needing their punter while controlling the game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Week 16 49ers-Colts matchup is currently at 46–27 following a pick-six by Dee Winters—75 yards to the house with less than four minutes left on the clock—on Monday Night […]

The San Francisco 49ers had seized momentum on MNF and Brock Purdy was already delivering a masterclass when, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN, George Kittle became questionable to return with an ankle injury against the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers remained in control as the offense flowed, but Kittle later headed to […]

Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy is dictating MNF, and the San Francisco 49ers are moving in sync with him. Against the Indianapolis Colts, Purdy has already thrown four touchdowns, including a second-half strike to Jauan Jennings that ties his career-best mark. Every Brock Purdy touchdown has come with control. Calm reads. Sharp timing. Total command. Under […]

The Buffalo Bills’ offensive linemen won’t have to think about dinner for a while thanks to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld. Allen gifted his offensive lineman “a quarter of a cow” for the holidays, according to the wife of an O-line member on TikTok. Alysha Monet, wife of OT Alec Anderson, went on TikTok to […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts is a tapestry filled with interesting storylines and subplots. If the 49ers secure the win, three different teams will officially punch their tickets to the playoffs following the Colts’ elimination. Philip Rivers took the field in only his second football game in five […]

Indianapolis Colts rental quarterback Philip Rivers is showing the primetime stage never left him. Rivers immediately threw an effortless touchdown pass for Indy’s first points. But he wasn’t through against the San Francisco 49ers. The 44-year-old comfortably stood in the pocket amid an incoming rush. Rivers showed no panic — and hit Alec Pierce for […]

The price of success in the NFL is steep. When you build a juggernaut like the Detroit Lions, other teams, and in this case, college programs, come calling for your coaching talent. On Monday, the Iowa State Cyclones officially announced that they have hired Lions tight ends coach Tyler Roehl as their new offensive coordinator. […]

Monday Night Football carried weight for the San Francisco 49ers, and Brock Purdy played like he understood every ounce of it. Against the Indianapolis Colts, Purdy fired his third touchdown pass of the half to George Kittle, a strike that restored control and lifted the 49ers in a tense moment. The score steadied the night […]

Kevin Stefanski had positive remarks to share about rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders despite the Cleveland Browns’ 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Sanders nearly helped the Browns stun the Bills with a second-half rally. However, he came up short due to Buffalo’s sacks and a grounding penalty near the end of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers clearly didn’t come to Indianapolis to play conservative football. After watching Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts march down the field for an opening touchdown, Brock Purdy and the Niners offense clapped back instantly, turning “Monday Night Football” into a shootout before the first quarter was even halfway done. Trailing 7-0 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers won their fourth straight game on Sunday, routing the Dallas Cowboys 34-17. Justin Herbert led the way with three total touchdowns as the Chargers improved to 11-4 after a 4-3 start to the season. Los Angeles got some help from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who snapped the Denver Broncos’ 11-game winning streak. […]

Old Man River just keeps on flowing. On Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts turned back the clock, and for a moment, it felt like 2020 all over again at Lucas Oil Stadium. In a season desperate for a spark, 44-year-old Philip Rivers stepped under center and delivered a sequence of vintage brilliance that had the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have endured their share of injuries this season. But head coach Jim Harbaugh hasn’t stopped pushing the right buttons. All of this highlights the incredibly masterful job Harbaugh has done with the Chargers in the 2025 season, keeping them in the Super Bowl mix. Overcoming the adversity that would have sunk […]

Three AFC teams will be in full support of the San Francisco 49ers when they take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Going into the Week 16 contest, San Francisco has fully secured its place in the playoffs. With 10 wins and counting, they have three weeks remaining in the regular season to finish […]

There are many reasons why the Los Angeles Chargers should not be 11-4. One reason they are is quarterback Justin Herbert. And his MVP performance versus the Cowboys is what the Chargers needed to be Super Bowl contenders. Herbert completed 23 of 29 passes for a season-high 79%. He finished with 300 yards passing and […]

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 with Week 16’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. A late touchdown and two-point conversion made the game appear closer than it was as the Eagles clinched the NFC East for the second straight season. The Commanders have suffered numerous injuries in a disappointing 2025 campaign. The team shut down […]

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up a big road win against the Detroit Lions that, combined with a loss by the Baltimore Ravens, helped them tighten their grip on the AFC North. One of the big storylines coming out of this game was an altercation that wide receiver DK Metcalf got into with a […]

While Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner may have saved Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in the teams’ brawl, Dan Quinn hinted the Eagles might pay for a 2-point conversion attempt late in the game. However, the NFL did not hand out any suspensions from the skirmish, according to a post on X by Adam […]

The Detroit Lions’ backs are against the wall. They need a Christmas miracle just to get into the playoffs following their controversial loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Detroit is 8-7 with a division matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day looming. The Lions face a must-win, and might be without one of […]

Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. During the Vikings’ 16-13 win over the […]

The New York Giants do not feel directionless, but whether the direction they are headed is a good one remains to be seen. They have to decide whether to retain interim head coach Mike Kafka in the offseason. New York must also commit to Jaxson Dart at quarterback, despite nine consecutive losses, including Sunday’s embarrassing […]

In the same light that most fans thought the Kansas City Chiefs would eventually sneak into the postseason, many have long assumed the Detroit Lions will find a way to get into the NFC’s top seven. They’ve been on the outside looking in for quite some time now, and they are still sitting in eighth […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a new era, as Patrick Mahomes begins recovery and Travis Kelce nears retirement. Now, the franchise is preparing to enter a new home. After spending more than a half-century in KC, Missouri, the franchise has agreed to relocate to Kansas starting in 2031, per Sam McDowell […]