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The San Francisco 49ers officially won the Christian McCaffrey trade sweepstakes, as they acquired the All-Pro running back in exchange for second, third and fourth round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as a fifth-round pick in 2024. But how did the 49ers win the competition for McCaffrey, which included the likes of […]

The Chicago Bears are in a veritable slump after they lost their third game in a row in Week 6. As such, they will travel to Foxboro with hopes of arresting their slide as they square off against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Despite their struggles, a win here may actually potentially push […]

Six weeks into the 2022 NFL season, and we already have the first big trade way before the trade deadline. The San Francisco 49ers acquired star running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers in a blockbuster trade. The long-time Carolina running back will now play for a different team for the first time in […]

The Arizona Cardinals may have gotten the win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football, but not everything was sunshine and rainbows on the winning team’s sideline. In fact, it was anything but, as Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury got into a heated argument, with Murray seen mouthing ‘Calm […]

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has once again hinted at a potential reunion with the New York Giants. This time it came during a Twitter interaction with running back Saquon Barkley. In what has become a common practice between Beckham Jr. and Barkley, the two former teammates responded to each other’s tweets on […]

Christian McCaffrey now has a new home as the post-Matt Rhule era continues to unfold in Charlotte, North Carolina. The San Francisco 49ers just acquired McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for four draft picks. These are the second, third, and fourth-round picks in 2023, as well as a fifth-round pick in 2024. Here, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just beat the GOAT in Week 6. Does that mean this team will run the table and quash every opponent they have next? Of course not, but it should give them a ton of confidence heading into Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. On the flip side, the […]

Late Thursday night, a blockbuster trade sending running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers was completed. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 49ers already plan for McCaffrey to be involved in Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to Rapoport, “if [McCaffrey] plays Sunday, which […]

FOXBOROUGH – Reports indicate that there isn’t a quarterback controversy within the New England Patriots’ locker room, and if the tone of a pair of key offensive players is to be believed, they’re looking forward to Mac Jones’ return to the field. Jones is expected to return for the Patriots’ Week 7 matchup against the […]

There is no 100 percent assurance yet that Christian McCaffrey will be making his San Francisco 49ers debut on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. But if he does play against Patrick Mahomes and company, expect CMC to be significantly utilized right away. Via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network: “New #49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, […]

Christian McCaffrey hasn’t even taken his first snap as a member of the San Francisco 49ers and his Niners uniform might not even be getting threaded yet at the moment, but he has already created a huge impact for the  team — on the betting front. At FanDuel Sportsbook, the 49ers went from being priced […]

The San Francisco rocked the NFL world on Thursday night after news broke that they had agreed to a blockbuster trade deal with the Carolina Panthers for star running back Christian McCaffrey. This is going to be a landscape-shifting move, no doubt, as the 49ers all of a sudden emerge as a favorite to go […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have bucked a slow start to win three of their last four games. They are fresh from a Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints and hope to win back-to-back as they host the Atlanta Falcons at Paycor Stadium in Week 7. A win here can potentially cement their spot in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have done it. They have just won the Christian McCaffrey sweepstakes, landing the talented running back via a trade with the Carolina Panthers on  Thursday, as reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Stunner: Panthers are trading Pro-Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks, sources […]

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Carolina Panthers have traded running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers for multiple draft picks. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has shared the 49ers will be sending a second-round pick in 2023, a third-round pick in 2023, and a fourth-round pick in 2023. Plus, a fifth-rounder […]

Melvin Gordon is the No. 1 running back on the Denver Broncos depth chart, and he is expected to deliver a first-rate ground attack. Gordon’s production has not been stellar to this point. The Denver offense has struggled as a whole, but the lack of a consistent running game has been a huge issue. Gordon […]

The Minnesota Vikings have gotten off to a hot start to the 2022 NFL season. Through the first six weeks of the season, they sit at 5-1 and atop the NFC North. But even with their success, there is room for improvement. Kirk Cousins and the Vikings offense is averaging just 242 passing yards per […]

Evan Engram played his first five seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants before he signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars back in March. On Sunday, Engram will be facing his former team for the first time, so it’s just inevitable for fans and the press to speculate about whether there […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is a big fan of the ‘Call of Duty’ video game. It’s not a secret, as he’s been a Twitch streamer of that game. There’s really nothing wrong with it, though, a perception among NFL fans exists that Murray’s focus on football might be getting compromised by his COD obsession. […]

The Denver Broncos are struggling on offense through the first six games of the 2022 season, and the team needs to do everything it can to get quarterback Russell Wilson on track. NFL teams are interested in trade scenarios for Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, according to league sources. Third-year former Missouri standout and […]

One could pinpoint a multitude of glaring issues with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, but for Mike Evans, there is one matter that needs to be addressed soon. “Penalties… just teams beating us,” Evans said during a press conference on Wednesday. “They’re just beating us. I mean, the Steelers were more physical than us last Sunday […]

The Los Angeles Rams 2022 season has not gotten off to the start that many had anticipated, but a trade at the upcoming deadline could be exactly what they need. After winning the Super Bowl last season, the Rams look like a different team over the first six weeks of the season. They currently sit […]

The New Orleans Saints will need all the help they can get to stop Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in his return from a PED suspension in Week 7’s Thursday Night Football game. Per the Saints’ official website, the team will be without a pair of cornerbacks, most notably four-time Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore. […]

As the Nov. 1 NFL trade deadline looms, one Pro Bowl running back has been the topic of great speculation and discussion. In a recent article on The Athletic, Senior Columnist Tim Kawakami discussed the possibility that the San Francisco 49ers could be a logical landing spot for running back Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina […]

The Denver Broncos have failed to live up to their own expectations as the schedule approaches the midpoint of the season. Instead of battling the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers on even terms, the Broncos are 2-4 and have fallen two games behind the division leaders. The coaching staff of the Broncos is […]

Per Greg Auman of The Athletic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady apologized for his recent comments in which he compared playing professional football with military service. Brady expanded upon his apology by adding, “I have a tremendous amount of gratitude for everyone who served. In the end, we play a game, and the military […]

One of the biggest stories of the offseason was what would happen between Mike Gesicki and the Miami Dolphins. After not agreeing on an extension, the Dolphins ultimately decided to franchise tag the veteran tight end. Last season, Gesicki was a focal point in the Dolphins offense. He finished the season with 112 total targets, […]

The Denver Broncos have faced a ton of criticism for the terrible play from their offense this year. Much of that criticism has fallen at the feet of their quarterback, Russell Wilson. Well, they might not have that excuse this week against the New York Jets. Wilson was limited at practice Thursday with a hamstring […]

Zach Wilson preached patience and trust when discussing Elijah Moore’s frustration with his role in the New York Jets offense Thursday. But that message may not have been received because Moore reportedly has asked for a trade. Moore did not attend practice Thursday. Coach Robert Saleh said the disgruntled wide receiver took a “personal day.” […]

Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders offense may be without two key pieces on Sunday against the Houston Texans in Week 7. Tight end Darren Waller was a non-participant in Thursday’s practice due to a hamstring injury. Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was reportedly not seen at practice but was also not on the injury […]

DeSean Jackson is back in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, and the explosive receiver does not lack for confidence. Jackson played in just two games during the 2021 season for the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders, but he still believes he can make a significant contribution to the Baltimore offense. DeSean Jackson, […]

There’s a major shakeup going on right now in the political scene in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her intention to resign from her post just six weeks into her tenure. This development rocked the entire nation as the UK now faces major instability in the government. Apparently, Cleveland Browns fans […]

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore voiced his frustrations over his role in the offense following the Week 6 win over the Packers. On Thursday, those complaints culminated in a trade request from the second-year wide receiver, in a rather shocking turn of events. Per Ian Rapoport, Moore submitted a trade request to the […]

The injury knocks for the Washington Commanders keep piling up. John Keim of ESPN reports that wide receiver Jahan Dotson reaggravated his left hamstring injury, adding that Dotson will be listed as questionable for Week 7. Per Dotson via Keim, the rookie believes he “just needs a little rest” and will “be fine.” After a […]

There is now growing optimism regarding Jadeveon Clowney’s status for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Clowney’s second season with the Browns has been marred by injury. He missed the Browns’ games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle ailment that he suffered during the Week […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers in the midst of a rebuild, wide receiver Chase Claypool has had his name floated in trade rumors ahead of the NFL trade deadline. At 2-4, the Steelers are reportedly willing to listen to offers on Claypool in order to better position themselves to contend in the future. The 24-year-old is […]

The Dallas Cowboys face the Detroit Lions in Week 7 and most importantly, Dak Prescott is back. The signal-caller made it clear on Thursday that he will in fact return from an absence of over one month. Via Jane Slater: “Cowboys QB Dak Prescott asked if he is starting Sunday “I am” says he won’t […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped back to the .500 mark following their 20-18 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. From the inefficiency in the red zone to their woes on third downs, it was a day to forget for Tom Brady and company. Ben Roethlisberger was in attendance at Acrisure Stadium to […]

The New Orleans Saints face the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football and the team has waited until the last possible moment to name their QB1 for this contest. Per Ed Werder, Andy Dalton is set to start over Jameis Winston, who was limited at practice for most of the week as he continues to […]