NFL Articles - Page 139

Baltimore’s Week 17 plan is suddenly holding its breath. Lamar Jackson was a DNP in Tuesday’s walkthrough as he deals with a back injury suffered in the second quarter of the Ravens’ 28-24 loss to the Patriots, and that absence casts real doubt on whether he’ll be available for the Packers with the team sitting […]

Bengals’ Joe Burrow sounded genuinely relieved after Sunday’s 45-21 win over Miami, making it crystal clear that being on the field is the part he actually enjoys, not the rehab grind that comes with too many injury interruptions in Cincinnati. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler both pushed back on the idea that Burrow is […]

Quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t pretending the 2024 playoff loss to the Texans didn’t happen. As Los Angeles gets ready for the rematch, Herbert acknowledged how ugly that Wild Card performance was for him and said the only way forward is owning it, learning from it, and being better when the games actually matter again. That […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line shuffle late in the season has placed All-Pro guard Tyler Smith back into a familiar but demanding role, and the star lineman isn’t shying away from the reality of the situation. Smith spoke with reporters as Dallas prepares for a crucial Week 17 road matchup against the Washington Commanders, offering […]

With NFL Week 17 already here and the Regular Season just two weeks from its conclusion, franchises are scrambling to make their last-minute bids for the impending playoffs. We flip things over to the AFC West Division as we’ll be treated to a Christmas Day tilt when the Denver Broncos (12-3) visit the Kansas City […]

Dave Canales knew he had a difficult challenge ahead of him when he took the Carolina Panthers head coaching job. However, in year two, Canales has the Panthers on the precipice of the playoffs. The head coach deserves plenty of credit for helping orchestrate Carolina’s turnaround. But Canales thinks his time with former Seattle Seahawks […]

The Denver Broncos are choosing optimism when it comes to linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s latest setback. According to Luca Evans of The Denver Post, the team does not plan to place Greenlaw on injured reserve after he suffered a non-contact hamstring injury in Sunday’s 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Greenlaw went down late in the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles found themselves at the center of a Pro Bowl debate Tuesday after defensive tackle Jordan Davis was left off the NFC roster, prompting pointed Pro Bowl comments from Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio about how selections are determined. As Philadelphia continues to push toward the postseason at 10-5 with two weeks left […]

On December 23, 2025, the NFL officially announced the initial 2025 Pro Bowl rosters, with five members of the Philadelphia Eagles, Cam Jurgens, Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Cooper DeJean, and Quinyon Mitchell all making the list. And yet, in the opinion of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, that number really should be six, with his other […]

Bo Nix saw the silver lining in the Denver Broncos’ 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Denver was rolling with an 11-game winning streak, soaring to the high seeds of the AFC. However, they suffered multiple lapses on both sides of the ball as Jacksonville took full […]

After having his two-game suspension appeal denied by the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers will officially be without DK Metcalf for the remainder of the regular season. Now, on paper, this isn’t the worst outcome considering the situation, as, at 9-6, the Steelers just have to win one more game to guarantee they represent the AFC […]

After the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 16-13 during Week 15 of the NFL, they were eliminated from the playoffs. This was devastating for the team as they had a decade-long streak of postseason appearances. During an episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce spoke to diehard Chiefs fan and […]

At 6-8-1, the Dallas Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t finished with his 2025 season. Prescott vehemently shut down a question about head coach Brian Schottenheimer benching him for the last two games. Being on the field to close out of the campaign is a hill the quarterback is […]

At some point, the conversation has to change. What the San Francisco 49ers did to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night wasn’t just a strong performance or a timely late-season win. It was a declaration. Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan unleashed an offense that looked fast, ruthless, and utterly inevitable. It was the kind of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now on the outside looking in when it comes to making the playoffs. However, left tackle Tristan Wirfs is doing everything in his power to help the team succeed. Wirfs’ efforts in 2025 earned him a Pro Bowl nomination for the fifth-straight year season. After learning that he had made […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers delivered one of Monday night’s most memorable moments even after a costly turnover. Following a game-sealing interception returned for a touchdown by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters, Rivers sought out the young defender to share a brief but genuine exchange that quickly resonated beyond the final score. The interception […]

Dak Prescott made a firm declaration on the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 campaign following their playoff elimination in 2025. Prescott enjoyed a resurgent campaign as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, commanding an offense that was highly potent. However, an inconsistent defense prevented them from reaching their ceiling, losing their last three games as […]

Week 16 of the NFL season was arguably the best yet despite a slate that didn’t look all that promising on paper. The marquee games were spread out through all the windows, but that left the Sunday slate a little bit barren. That didn’t matter in the end, as a couple of wild finishes in […]

Fantasy football championship week is rarely comfortable. At no position is the anxiety higher than tight end, though. Sure, a handful of elite options can tilt a matchup on their own. However, the rest of the field is defined by volatility and quarterback changes. As Week 17 arrives, managers must balance season-long trust with recent […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not hold back on his struggles during the 2024 playoffs against the Houston Texans. That Wild Card game was brutal for Herbert, who was coming off a strong regular season. However, Houston shut him down in the playoffs as he only completed 14 passes out of 32 attempts […]

The Seattle Seahawks continue to surge at the right time, and Devon Witherspoon’s third straight Pro Bowl selection reflects both individual excellence and a broader push toward postseason success. While the honor places him among rare company in franchise history, the cornerback made it clear his priorities remain unchanged as Seattle controls its playoff destiny. […]

With NFL Week 17 already here and the Regular Season just two weeks from its conclusion, franchises are scrambling to make their last-minute bids for the impending playoffs. The NFC North has been one of football’s tightest divisions and we’ll see a Christmas Day tilt when the Detroit Lions (8-7) take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) for the second […]

Although their fans may have been content with Sunday’s NFL Draft-boosting loss to the Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs players have no interest in stumbling their way into the offseason. They have the opportunity to disrupt the Denver Broncos’ quest for the AFC West title and No. 1 seed in the AFC. Though, unless the […]

The Chicago Bears are as confident as they can be. Last weekend, they won a big game in thrilling overtime fashion over the rival Green Bay Packers to ensure a playoff spot.  At this point, the Bears are 11-4 and are in first place in the NFC North. In the process, they have secured the […]

Championship week has arrived. For fantasy football managers still standing, every decision now carries season-defining weight. Week 17 is no longer about long-term upside or stash value. It’s about volume and exploiting matchups with ruthless efficiency. With several teams already eliminated from playoff contention, motivation, health, and game script matter as much as talent. Below […]

The Chargers have already clinched their spot in the playoffs by virtue of their 11-4 record. However, they’ll be without linebacker Denzel Perryman over the last two games of the regular season. NFL appeals officer Jordy Nelson upheld Perryman’s two-game suspension, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.  The linebacker was originally suspended for repeated violations of […]

As the NFL world grapples with DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension for an altercation with a Detroit Lions fan in Week 16, with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver indeed out for the rest of the regular season after Jordy Nelson denied his appeal, fans have wondered what would happen to the other side of this altercation […]

The Minnesota Vikings moved quickly to stabilize their quarterback room Tuesday, claiming Brett Rypien off waivers following the latest J.J. McCarthy injury update. He has been ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 17 game on Christmas Day vs. the Detroit Lions, reshaping the team’s depth chart on a short turnaround. Minnesota confirmed McCarthy will miss […]

Taylor Swift knows how to multitask. Swift’s Eras Tour ended on December 8, 2024, in which the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. During a scene in her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, she and her dad, Scott Swift, are in her dressing room where they were seen […]

While the Philadelphia Eagles were able to contribute five players to the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl, including two second-year cornerbacks in Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell, Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, and lone offensive player Cam Jurgens, many around the organization believe there’s one obvious omission from the list: Jordan Davis. In the midst of a […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright’s play has caught the eye of many across the NFL. However, it wasn’t enough to earn him a Pro Bowl nomination. Still, Wright has gained the respect of his peers. Namely Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons, who was shocked to see the cornerback not make the Pro Bowl, […]

The Minnesota Vikings secured a narrow 16-13 win over the New York Giants Sunday, but the result was followed by uncertainty surrounding quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s health. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed this week that the team cannot pinpoint when McCarthy suffered a hand injury during the game. The Vikings quarterback injury surfaced after postgame evaluations […]

The Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. Getting wide receiver Rome Odunze back on the field would only make the Bears stronger contenders. Odunze has missed the last three games with a foot injury. Head coach Ben Johnson didn’t give any definitive timeline. But he at least expects […]

DK Metcalf will not be on the field to help the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6) clinch the AFC North during the final two games of the regular season. The star wide receiver’s suspension for swinging at a Detroit Lions fan this past Sunday is being upheld following his appeal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Besides […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns decided not to activate Deshaun Watson. At the same time, they also chose not to activate him from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.  This move comes as the Browns have two games left in the regular season and as Watson has practiced over […]

John Elway had his full NFL experience with the Denver Broncos, which lasted 16 seasons. The retired Broncos quarterback recently revealed that football was not his only option when choosing a sport to go pro. In the NFL Hall of Famer’s documentary, Elway, which is now streaming on Netflix, he shared that he was once […]

The idea changed in the NFL MVP race coming out of Week 15, with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills making a big statement with a comeback win over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. In Week 16, the order at the top of the race was restored. On Sunday morning, a banged-up Allen […]

Las Vegas Raiders players are not approaching Sunday’s matchup with draft implications in mind, and defensive end Maxx Crosby made that clear ahead of a pivotal late-season game. With both Las Vegas and the New York Giants sitting at 2-13, outside attention has centered on the potential impact the matchup could have on the No. […]

The Detroit Lions (8-7) are wounded entering the holiday season, but they can still make the best out of Christmas in a must-win game versus the Minnesota Vikings (7-8). They already fell to their NFC North rival at home back in November and will now need to prevail inside U.S. Bank Stadium if they have […]