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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had a quiet showing in the team’s preseason win over the New York Giants on Friday night. But Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t sweating the slow start, saying he’s “not worried” about Williams in his postgame media availability. “I told him this: I’m not worried, I didn’t go […]

The Green Bay Packers mowed through the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason opener on Friday, 36-19, but they are not feeling so triumphant after being dealt a brutal injury blow to their special teams unit. “TE Tyler Davis suffered a torn ACL in Friday’s preseason game, per source,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday. “Davis […]

Kenny Pickett ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first drive of the preseason opener by connecting with George Pickens for a 33-yard touchdown pass. It was a perfect pass from Pickett, who fired a bullet 20 yards in the air, hitting George Pickens in stride. The Steelers receiver broke one tackle and shook off another defender, taking […]

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton revealed why he left his first-team offense on the field for a fourth series in Friday’s 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason. Via 9News’ Mike Klis on ‘X’: Sean Payton on sending offense out for 4th series. #9sports pic.twitter.com/LSOqxu1KQY — Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 12, 2023 “I […]

For the most part, everything went according to plan for the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it’s clear that head coach Matt LaFleur was happy with what he saw from his team. The one area where Green Bay struggled, though, was their kicking game, with Anders Carlson missing […]

Veteran Ryan Tannehill is the clear-cut QB1 for the Tennessee Titans for the time being, which means he won’t play in the preseason opener Saturday. But, the competition for the backup job appears to be real. Per Stacey Dales, Malik Willis will start against the Chicago Bears while rookie Will Levis will also see his […]

The biggest takeaway from the Washington Commanders’ 2023 preseason opener might be the play of Sam Howell. The Commanders starting quarterback played well in a 17-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns, providing more optimism that Sam Howell can be a winning starter in the NFL. Howell completed nine of his 12 pass attempts for 77 […]

The Green Bay Packers opened their preseason slate with a 36-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, but the final result of the game isn’t what fans cared about; everyone wanted to see how new starting quarterback Jordan Love performed. Love had a solid outing under center for the Packers, and Matt LaFleur offered an update […]

The New England Patriots haven’t been shy in their desire to add to their running back room during the start of training camp this year. And while the Patriots recently managed to find someone who fit their bill at the running back position, fans will likely be disappointed to see that the guy they added […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles will continue to take his time before naming Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask the starting quarterback. Baker Mayfield got the start Friday in the Buccaneers’ preseason opener. Trask will start in the second preseason game against the New York Jets. It remains to be seen if Bowles will […]

The Arizona Cardinals often had plenty of divisional battles against former Seattle Seahawks- and current Denver Broncos quarterback- Russell Wilson during his 10 years in the NFC West. The Cardinals had to be thinking about those years, as their social media team absolutely roasted Wilson after their preseason win over the Broncos. Here it is […]

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor has remained even-keeled amid positive signs during Joe Burrow’s injury rehab for his calf strain. Friday’s Joe Burrow update indicated that the Bengals’ quarterback might be ready for the start of the 2023 NFL season. After Burrow was seen throwing a football without a sleeve on his injured calf and […]

Brandin Cooks begins a stint with his fifth NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys, in 2023. The Cowboys traded for Cooks in March, sending a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth to the Houston Texans. That’s a great trade for a receiver who has six 1,000 yard seasons in four different offenses. Some see Cooks’ journey […]

The games in the NFL preseason, much less practices, may not count on a team’s win-loss record, but that doesn’t mean that those games  and practices are meaningless. Some players are fighting for their roster lives, which means that the action remains heated nonetheless. On Wednesday, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle learned this the […]

Preseason is a time for NFL teams to sort out their position battles, to implement strategies and try out new lineup combinations to see what works and what doesn’t. However teams run the risk of injuring their players in preseason action, which, relative to the regular season, pales in importance, and the Pittsburgh Steelers learned […]

Kenny Pickett is simply in awe of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Calvin Austin III following his performance on Friday in their NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Steelers had a number of incredible touchdowns in their eventual 27-17 win, Austin undoubtedly had the most memorable one when he connected with Mason […]

Jordan Love may have played in limited minutes in his debut as the Green Bay Packers’ QB1 on Friday, but he has plenty of positive takeaways from their win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Before Love exited the contest, he found Romeo Doubs in the first quarter for an epic touchdown to put them ahead. He […]

The Green Bay Packers are ushering in a new era, as longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers is gone and youngster Jordan Love will be seizing the reins in the upcoming season. And with preseason in full swing, Love seems to be on his way to establishing himself as one of the brightest young QBs in the […]

As the 2023 NFL season gets closer, folks who love fantasy football are excitedly studying how players are doing and how teams work together. One player that lots of people are interested in is Washington Commanders wideout, Jahan Dotson. How well he played in 2022, how he compares to other players in his position, and […]

Fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up for the exciting 2023 season. One player who deserves a close look is Diontae Johnson of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson’s previous performances have shown immense potential. He is expected to have a significant impact on fantasy teams this year. In this article, we will explore Johnson’s performance during the […]

Fans of the Detroit Lions might have had some issues watching the beginning of the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants. Severe weather affected Southeast Lower Michigan on Friday night, cutting into the coverage of the game. However, once the storms passed, fans still got a good look at players on the roster […]

Earlier this week, the San Francisco 49ers released their official depth chart and by no surprise, Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy was listed as QB1, with Trey Lance and Sam Darnold set to battle it out for the backup job. Heading into the preseason opener Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, Purdy isn’t expected to play […]

The NFL’s 2023 season promises excitement, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are right at the heart of it. Keep your eyes on Christian Kirk, a standout player in this dynamic team. A skilled wide receiver, Kirk has shown sparks of brilliance throughout his career. As such, the upcoming season could see him ascend to stardom. In […]

Former Fort Valley State and Johnson C. Smith running back Emmanuel Wilson made his presence felt in the Packer’s preseason opener vs. the Bengals. Wilson scored an impressive 11-yard touchdown to cap off a 3-play, 47-yard drive with 2:14 to go in the third quarter. The Packer’s rookie running back then pulled off an 80-yard […]

The Detroit Lions gave their fans something to cheer about in the preseason opener Friday night at Ford Field against the New York Giants. Down 13-3 early in the third quarter, wideout Maurice Alexander, who has been mostly on the practice squad across the last two seasons, broke several tackles during an epic 95-yard punt […]

The news was never quite alarming to begin with, but when Joe Burrow suffered a strained calf early in training camp, it certainly was not good news for the Cincinnati Bengals. It was expected that Burrow would miss the majority of his work in training camp but that he would be in the lineup when […]

Mike Evans is a model of consistency at the wide receiver position. No questions about it, he’s on a Hall of Fame trajectory. In nine seasons, Evans has amassed 683 receptions for well over 10,000 yards and 81 touchdowns, and he’s still just 29 years old. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl […]

With the upcoming 2023 NFL season drawing near, fans of fantasy football are already on the hunt for standout players who can lead them to victory. One name that’s generating a lot of buzz is second-year Green Bay Packers wideout, Christian Watson. In this article, we’ll delve into Christian Watson’s potential for the 2023 fantasy […]

No position in all of sports comes with the sexiness and glamour mixed with the diva attitude of playing wide receiver in the NFL. And there have been some truly otherworldy athletes gracing the NFL with their presence as wide receivers over the history of the league. And the quality of receivers has only increased […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt had a positive but realistic take on the Green Bay Packers young wide receivers room. The Bengals and Packers have been going at it during joint practice this week, so Pratt got a close-up look at Green Bay’s wideouts. Pratt was complimentary of the receivers despite former Green Bay quarterback […]

Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow has been waiting for a new contract extension. However, after suffering an injury during training camp, all sorts of questions swirled about when he would return and potentially putting a damper on the contract. However, the latest development by Burrow is certainly encouraging for the Bengals. On Friday, Burrow […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were knocking on the AFC’s door as contenders last year, as they executed an incredible comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers, then pushed the Kansas City Chiefs before ultimately bowing out in the Divisional Round. This year, the Jaguars could take the next leap, especially given how impressive Trevor Lawrence has looked […]

One big question for the Minnesota Vikings this off-season has been the running game. Now that Dalvin Cook will no longer be part of the team, the Vikings have to figure out who their go-to guy will be. They recently made one notable roster move by adding a former USFL running back, and now, Minnesota […]

The DeMeco Ryans era is underway! The Houston Texans played their first preseason game against the New England Patriots. Training camp is a long, tedious grind, so getting to actual games, even if they are preseason games, is a worthwhile sight for many players. Guys like CJ Stroud, Will Anderson, John Metchie III, and Tank […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning champion head coach Bill Cowher is up for another honor. Cowher will be inducted to the ring of honor at his alma mater — North Carolina State. The induction ceremony will take place toward the end of September. “Bill Cowher will be added to NC State’s Ring of Honor […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will lean on Davante Adams in 2023 as the team attempts to rebound from their forgettable 2022 campaign. However, they were forced to hold their breath after Adams suffered an injury scare on Friday during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels provided an injury […]

The Detroit Lions agreed to the terms of a two-year contract extension with wide receiver Kalif Raymond on Friday, according to a tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “Source: The #Lions and returner Kalif Raymond have agreed to terms on a 2-year contract extension making him one of the highest paid punt returners […]

The state of the Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback room in 2023 is a complete wild card. Kyler Murray tore his ACL on against the New England Patriots last season. He is making good progress, but is still on the physically unable to perform list. It seems most likely that Murray will not be ready by Week […]

The life of a Mr. Irrelevant, or really any underdog, can be an erratic one. The meteoric rise hits so hard that any subsequent struggles are going to bring about swift and intense judgement from the public. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was treated to a rude awakening on Friday. The 23-year-old threw three […]