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The way that the Denver Broncos chose to handle the final drive of their week 1 loss may haunt them for some time. Choosing to take the ball out of Russell Wilson’s hands and giving it to Brandon McManus shocked many. The Broncos lost their first game of the season to the Seattle Seahawks. Brandon […]

The sage surrounding Kendrick Bourne’s lack of playing time in the New England Patriots’ Week 1 loss took another twist on Tuesday. Bourne played just two snaps in the Patriots’ season-opening loss against the Dolphins, which owner Robert Kraft apparently took notice of. Bourne’s lack of playing time in Sunday’s game “caught the eyes” of […]

Green Bay Packers icon Brett Favre is in hot water right now after a shocking new detail in his welfare scandal has emerged. As it turns out, Favre may have received some solicited help from former United States Governor Phil Bryant in securing federal welfare funds in order to build a new volleyball stadium at […]

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens started their season off in a big way against the New York Jets. In week one, the Ravens took down the Jets 24-9. On the way to their week 1 win, Jackson had a big performance. The veteran QB1 threw for 213 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. […]

It’s a Bills Mafia tradition to smash tables before games, and if Von Miller’s prediction on Josh Allen proves to be true, there will be a lot of table destruction in the Buffalo area this 2022. Speaking on his podcast on Tuesday, Miller didn’t hold back on his thoughts about the MVP battle this campaign […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has yet again attempted to recruit Odell Beckham Jr to the team. During the Von Cast on Bleacher Report, Miller spoke about the Bills’ week one matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Before the game, the Rams revealed their Super Bowl banner. Both Miller and Beckham Jr were a part […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins exited Sunday’s game against the Steelers early after taking a hit to the head. The Bengals star was placed in concussion protocol and did not return to the game, but he got an optimistic update early in the week ahead of their Week 2 battle with the Cowboys. According […]

The Los Angeles Chargers defense looked formidable in their Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Their new linebacker pass rusher extraordinaire, Khalil Mack, recorded three sacks in his first game in a Chargers uniform. However, Davante Adams had a massive performance against the Chargers secondary, reeling in 10 catches for 141 yards and […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles selected Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, they were looking for a foundational piece. Through one game, it seems like he will be just that. Throughout the offseason and entering training camp, Davis was earning praise from those around the league. Many viewed […]

Russell Wilson used to beat teams in Seattle, but on Monday, he found himself on that end of the spectrum, as he and the Denver Broncos lost to the Seattle Seahawks on the road to the tune of a 17-16 score. Not many people expected the Seahawks to pull off an upset at home versus […]

Shelby Harris got his revenge after the Seattle Seahawks took down Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos in their Week 1 showdown, and sure enough, he couldn’t be happier. Harris was included in the trade package that the Broncos sent to the Seahawks in exchange for Wilson, so there’s definitely some ill feelings there for […]

The Dallas Cowboys had about as poor of a start to their season as possible. They got drubbed at home by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 19-3. To make matters worse, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott injured his hand and had surgery on his throwing hand Monday. He is expected to miss the next month of action […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ 17-16 home win over Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos Monday night has given a ton of content material for former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. Sherman hopped on his podcast and talked more about the game, while also taking shots at Wilson, particularly about the way he was received by Seahawks fans […]

The New England Patriots made an interesting move on Tuesday. New England placed running back Ty Montgomery on injured reserve and called up wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to take Montgomery’s spot on the active 53-man roster. Montgomery will miss at least four games. Montgomery suffered a knee injury that appeared to […]

If anyone knows how to contain Russell Wilson, it is Pete Carroll. Carroll coached Wilson during their time in Seattle together. So it makes sense that Carroll had a quality game plan in preparation for Wilson’s return. Seattle Seahawks reporter Bob Condotta shared Carroll’s statement on the key to slowing down Russell Wilson. “When he […]

New Orleans Saints running Alvin Kamara’s rib injury may be worse than the team let on. During the Saints’ week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Kamara played less than he typically would. The lead back was on the field for just 61% of the snaps resulting in just 38 total plays. When he was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2021 NFL season ranked just 21st in the league in scoring defense with 23.1 points allowed per game, and after a game in the 2022 season, it appears that they still have not gotten better in that department. The Eagles had to score nearly 40 points in Week 1 against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won their season opener against the Detroit Lions, 38-35. In the process, newly acquired wide receiver AJ Brown reeled in 10 catches for over 150 yards. Meanwhile, the team’s leading receiver from last season, DeVonta Smith, was held without a catch. Considering Smith was once a highly touted receiver out of Alabama, […]

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys won’t be trading for Jimmy Garoppolo or look for a long-term replacement for Dak Prescott after his concerning hand injury in Week 1. They don’t need to anyway. When Prescott sustained the hand injury that was later revealed would require surgery and force him out for “several weeks,” there […]

Week 1 of the NFL season was crazy. There were a bunch of upsets and some amazing finishes. Arguably none were better than the head-scratching ending Monday night, which has put Nathaniel Hackett under the microscope. Hackett made the controversial decision to attempt a game-winning 64-yard field goal in the closing seconds instead of attempting […]

During the San Francisco 49ers’ first game of the season, the team lost a focal point of their offense. Second-year running back Elijah Mitchell will be sidelined for the next two months with a sprained MCL. The loss of Elijah Mitchell will be felt throughout the offense. During his rookie season, he ran for 963 […]

There are plenty of eyes on Justin Herbert this NFL season. The 24-year-old quarterback has been thrust into the spotlight and is looked at as one of the up-and-coming superstars around the league. He and the Los Angeles Chargers had a solid start to the 2022 season, securing a 24-19 victory over the division-rival Las […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid blamed the turf at the Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium for multiple Chiefs injuries, per Sam McDowell. Reid took issue after kicker Harrison Butker rolled his ankle on the opening kickoff. Additionally, cornerback and first-round NFL Draft pick Trent McDuffie was placed on the IL after suffering a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were dealt a concerning injury blow to the secondary after Trent McDuffie went down with a hamstring knock. The Chiefs’ rookie cornerback will be forced to miss at least the next four weeks after being placed on IR on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport. The #Chiefs have placed first-round pick CB Trent […]

With the 2022 NFL season up and running, it is time for some Patrick Mahomes Week 2 predictions. The quarterback and the Kansas City Chiefs opened their season with a strong statement on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. Not only did the 44-21 win prove the Chiefs remain a force to be reckoned with […]

The Indianapolis Colts parted ways with Rodrigo Blankenship on Tuesday and it didn’t take them long to find a replacement. The Colts had a series of kickers at the facility on Tuesday to workout for the vacancy, and according to Tom Pelissero, they’re expected to sign former Cleveland Browns place kicker Chase McLaughlin. The #Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts will have a new face at kicker this week after making the decision to cut Rodrigo Blankenship on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The move comes after Blankenship struggled in the Colts’ season opener, including a missed game-winning field goal that ultimately saw the game end in a tie. […]

The Seattle Seahawks surprised everyone on Monday Night Football, spoiling Russell Wilson’s return as they beat the Denver Broncos 17-16 at Lumen Field. While the fans showered their former QB with boos, there is nothing but love still between DK Metcalf and Wilson, as the signal-caller shouted his former WR out on Tuesday morning. A […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers surprised everyone on Sunday as they beat the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime. But, in the process, star defender TJ Watt suffered a pec injury. At first, it was believed he completely tore it, but after further diagnosis, Watt will go the rehab route and return at some point this season. His latest […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance were recently the subject of criticism. Mike Martz, a Super Bowl winning coach, blasted both QBs following Chicago’s victory over San Francisco on Sunday, per Dov Kleiman. He began by going in on Justin Fields. “I’m just shocked…shocked at the Bears,” Martz said. “They […]

The Seattle Seahawks earned a big win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night, but they were without a key offensive weapon in the contest. Rookie running back Kenneth Walker was sidelined for the game as he continues working his way back from the hernia surgery he underwent during the offseason. Via Bob Condotta, Pete […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes picked up a minor wrist injury in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, but he’s confident he’ll be ready to go for Thursday’s battle with the Los Angeles Chargers. Mahomes had X-rays on his wrist, which came back negative, and he wasn’t listed on Monday’s practice report. Speaking to […]

Week One of the 2022 NFL season has come and gone, and that means it’s time for overreactions. Opening week brought several surprises and great games, giving fans a sneak peak at the chaos to come. However, one of the least surprising results was the Jacksonville Jaguars losing yet again. That’s not to say there […]

The Seattle Seahawks defense was dealt a huge blow on Monday night, as All-Pro safety Jamal Adams exited the win over the Denver Broncos in the second quarter with a knee injury. The ailment looked bad, as Adams was unable to place any weight on his leg. Well, just a day after the contest, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a win against the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the wildest Week 1 games in recent memory. After the game, Mike Tomlin was asked about the performance of rookie running back Jaylen Warren, to which the head coach gave an incredibly bizarre response. Via Brooke Pryor, when asked what he […]

Matthew Stafford did not play his best football in the season opening Week 1 loss for the Los Angeles Rams against the Buffalo Bills. The 2021 Super Bowl champion Stafford underwent a non-surgical procedure and PRP injection in his right elbow during the offseason. Sean McVay didn’t seem too concerned about Matthew Stafford’s elbow. “Yeah, […]

Geno Smith has replaced Russell Wilson as the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback. On Monday Night Football, Smith actually played more like the classic Wilson than the real Wilson did. Keep in mind that Russell Wilson received almost all of the attention leading up to and during the Broncos’ Week 1 encounter against the Seahawks. It […]

The Los Angeles Chargers should prepare for Week 2’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs as if they would not have their best offensive weapon downfield for that contest. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has a low chance of appearing Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium due to a hamstring […]

Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle did not go as planned for the new Denver Broncos quarterback. The Seattle Seahawks ultimately stunned Wilson and the Broncos with a 17-16 victory. Wilson, who was boo’d by the fans, was still in the good graces of wide receiver DK Metcalf. The former QB-WR duo took part in a […]