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Arthur Smith has seen enough out of the struggling Desmond Ridder. The Atlanta Falcons head coach announced Wednesday that Taylor Heinicke will be the starting quarterback in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings: Coach Smith provides an update on the quarterback position pic.twitter.com/EqOlB6NRib — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 1, 2023 Smith did say “just for […]

Big changes are coming to Sin City. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis is working with a blank template after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. The Raiders are 3-5 on the season, currently riding a two-game losing streak, and they will also be making a change at quarterback. […]

Week 8 was another positive showing for fantasy football tight ends, as four players surpassed the 20-point mark in PPR leagues. What may be surprising though is the source of those strong performances. Arizona Cardinals second-year tight end Trey McBride had a breakout game, finishing with 10 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. His […]

A coaching purge has entered the Las Vegas Raiders facility, flipping the franchise’s 2023 season and future on its head. Hours after firing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders relieved offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi of his duties, according to Albert Breer. Lombardi came to the Raiders with McDaniels from the […]

When the New England Patriots drafted Mac Jones out of Alabama, nobody expected him to be the next Tom Brady. That said, New England had high hopes for the QB. Jones’ performance with the Patriots through his first two and a half years in the NFL has been rather mediocre though. His future in New […]

Week 8 was another fantastic show for fantasy football quarterbacks, as 10 QBs eclipsed the 20-point mark — including Tennessee Titans debutante Will Levis. With Jared Goff, Brock Purdy, Russell Wilson, and Trevor Lawrence on byes in Week 9, four of the top 13 fantasy football quarterbacks will not be playing this weekend. With depth […]

As the Miami Dolphins get set for a huge AFC clash against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany this weekend, they are getting some reinforcements in the form of protection on the offensive line and help in the secondary. Head coach Mike McDaniel said left tackle Terron Armstead, who’s been on injured reserve since October […]

With a lawsuit pending against the organization, Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has come under fire for his leadership at the top of the franchise. Now, a number of former Cardinals staffers have put Bidwill on blast for the toxic workplace he helped foster. Bidwill and the Cardinals are a part of a hiring discrimination […]

Although Halloween was not originally conceived with the intent to indulge shenanigans, it is now a welcome and fun escape for children and adults alike. The sports world is not immune to the costume bug, as athletes all around the country went above and beyond to partake in the 2023 festivities. Some opted for the […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels on Tuesday. The Raiders gave McDaniels the pink slip after their 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 8. Consequently, the Raiders made former linebackers coach Antonio Pierce their interim head coach, per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered another brutal loss on Monday night to the Detroit Lions. Despite a relatively close 26-14 scoreline, Vegas was outplayed by the Lions in Detroit. They entered the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday with more questions than answers. And it took until after the deadline for one of the biggest questions […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline came and went. And now all we can speculate on is the results of the remaining games and who will win the Super Bowl. Well, at least until next offseason. The free agency wheel is always turning. And while it may slow down during the season, now that the trade […]

It’s been exactly one year since the Baltimore Ravens acquired middle linebacker Roquan Smith in a trade with the Chicago Bears. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thought Smith has been a tremendous addition to the team since then, per RAVENSWIRE’s Kevin Oestreicher. “With Ro’, you know from the college draft (that) that’s what they all […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are dismissing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, following a rough showing in Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. McDaniels was 9-16 with the team. Many fans will be relieved to head in another direction, but this move just highlights how much further […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and as always, there were some big moves made. The San Francisco 49ers continued to add to their formidable defense, while the Washington Commanders traded away two standout edge rushers. However, as fans, we always want more. Here are four major blockbuster trades we would have […]

The Buffalo Bills made a splash before the NFL trade deadline by acquiring Rasul Douglas from the Green Bay Packers. The Bills currently sit at 5-3 and are third in the AFC East. Now, Buffalo is making more headlines as Donald Trump’s previous attempt to buy the team surfaces amid his civil fraud trial, per […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a relatively surprising start to the 2023-24 NFL season. The Bucs started strong out of the gates, and although they have since dropped two in a row to make their record 3-4, Mayfield’s strong play has allowed them to stay right in the crowded NFC South […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has passed, and as usual, there have been both winners and losers. This year’s NFL trade deadline saw a high level of activity, with numerous players changing teams in the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to strengthen their rosters for potential postseason runs. Some, well, won’t […]

Will Levis is the talk of the NFL right now, and football fans will get to see him in action again in the first game of Week 9 action. Levis filled in for Ryan Tannehill as the Tennessee Titans starting quarterback last week. Not only did he exceed all expectations, but he was historically good. […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone. As always, there were winners and losers. This year’s deadline was particularly active, with a slew of players traded within the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to improve their rosters for the present or future. Meanwhile, others shed bad contracts or simply […]

Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season is now over, and your fantasy football team has an identity. Whether you are a full-on contender, looking to compete, or pulling the plug and potentially throwing in the towel, our Week 8 panic meter can help out your roster. As always, the following list provides cases for […]

The Brock Purdy discourse has gone too far! Perhaps the most talked about quarterback in the NFL, (which is saying something because Dak Prescott is still playing), Purdy continues to either get anointed or dragged every week depending on his play. One week he’s an MVP candidate, the next he should benched for Sam Darnold. […]

The San Francisco 49ers traded for defensive end Chase Young on the day of the NFL trade deadline. However, it seems Young has some excess baggage from his days with the Washington Commanders. Commanders coaches thought Chase Young had some bad habits on the gridiron, per the San Francisco Chronicle’s Michael Silver. "Young, according to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were in contention to land Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson, just before the Bears pulled the plug on any deals and decided not to move him. Chicago had been taking numerous calls on Johnson throughout the past week, with teams like the Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills extremely interested, per […]

It hasn’t been a very fun 2023 season for Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Although Pittsburgh currently sits at 4-3, good for second place in the AFC North, Canada hasn’t been able to get much going for the Steelers offense, and the fanbase has let him know about it. Canada has been routinely subjected […]

There have been plenty of powerhouse NFL teams taking surprising falls lately, and Week 8 was no different. With the Kansas City Chiefs falling to the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers looking dreadful in their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, how different do our Week 9 NFL Power Rankings look? Standout performances from […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has finally hit, and some big trades for contenders around the league may have shifted the balance of power in both conferences. Let’s take a look at the best deals made by the buyers at the NFL trade deadline for the 2023 season. Full breakdowns of the eight trades that […]

Taylor Swift has been a hot topic in the world of football recently, and fodder for daytime TV shows. The show ‘Around the Horn’ has been a staple of ESPN’s midday lineup since it premiered in November 2002. One of the show’s most unpredictable hosts is Woody Paige. The Colorado-based, longtime Denver Post sports journalist is […]

The NFL Trade Deadline just passed for the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick did not make any moves to help reinforce their roster despite a lot of shortcomings this season. Their offense led by Mac Jones had just recently been suffocated in the pocket and got outgunned by the Miami Dolphins. That was not just […]

The New England Patriots found themselves in a tricky situation as the NFL trade deadline approached. The Patriots’ poor record and conference standing marked them as sellers at the deadline. However, Head Coach Bill Belichick may not have been committed to a rebuild yet. Ezekiel Elliott and Mac Jones are both still on the team […]

On Halloween Eve, the Las Vegas Raiders gave their fans quite the fright in their 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions. The offensive line might as well have been dressed up as Lions players, considering the ease in which the defense mowed through. Though, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was responsible for plenty of jump scares in […]

New York Jets GM Joe Douglas gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers that will fire up Gang Green fans. NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport quoted Douglas on Tuesday. “#Jets GM Joe Douglas, stating something we now have assumed is coming but would’ve seemed wild two months ago: ‘We’re expecting Aaron to be back,’” Rapoport […]

This was supposed to be a big season for the Chicago Bears as quarterback Justin Fields was supposed to take a big jump and help get the team over the hump, but it’s been tough sledding so far in the Windy City. The Bears are currently 2-6, and after a slow start to the year, […]

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone. While there were a few fireworks, namely in the nation’s capital after the Washington Commanders traded Montez Sweat and Chase Young for a second and third-round pick respectively, there ultimately wasn’t that many fireworks to gawk at. Only eight trades were completed today before the deadline was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward hasn’t been able to play since Week 1 with a groin injury, but he’s designated to return and should be ready to go for Thursday Night Football in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans after practicing in full on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport. Help on the way: #Steelers […]

It’s been a busy day for trades across the NFL. The Buffalo Bills joined in the festivities, acquiring Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick in exchange for a third-round pick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The trade for Douglas is a nice pickup for the Bills, who need depth in […]

The New York Giants have signed free agent quarterback Matt Barkley to the practice squad, according to Mike Garafolo. The #Giants signed QB Matt Barkley to their practice squad, per today's transaction wire. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 31, 2023 This is true. Go Giants ✌🏼 https://t.co/rgXd1LPDj9 — Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) October 31, 2023 Barkley […]

Desperate for help on their injury-ravaged offensive line, the New York Jets failed to make a trade before the NFL deadline Tuesday. But they did sign veteran free agent Rodger Saffold to their practice squad. The 35-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowl guard who hasn’t played this season. He started 16 games for the Buffalo […]

The New England Patriots are having a disappointing season. The Patriots are 2-6 and sit at the bottom of the AFC East. New England hoped to make changes before the NFL trade deadline after putting Mac Jones and Ezekiel Elliott on the block. However, the rumor is the team did not get offers on the […]