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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 […]

There has been far too much made about what Jalen Hurts isn’t rather than what he is. The former second-round pick has plenty of expectations following the Eagles’ offseason additions to provide him with the proper weapons. He succeeded in this in Week 1 by connecting with his new top target AJ Brown on 10 […]

The Cleveland Browns squeaked out a 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers to open the season. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski commented on what the future holds for quarterback Jacoby Brissett following the win, per cleveland.com. “I really do believe he can continue to get better,” Stefanski said. “I think he’ll continue to get better. […]

The Denver Broncos’ decision to go for a 64-yard field goal attempt to save their life in Week 1 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks has left NFL fans scratching their heads. Even Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was confused over the fact that Nathaniel Hackett chose to put the team’s fate in […]

Najee Harris is built different. The Steelers second-year running back confirmed to SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio host Adam Schein that he would be suiting up against the Patriots in this weekend’s contest. “I’ll be back at practice this week,” Harris said. “And then I will be playing this weekend.” Harris avoiding injury is huge […]

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney was a forgotten man in Week 1’s 21-20 win against the Tennessee Titans on the road, as he only had minimal exposure on the field. That led some to jump to the conclusion that Giants head coach Brian Daboll might not really be that fond of the second-year […]

In the first Monday night matchup of the NFL season, all eyes were on Russell Wilson in his return to Seattle. It was a thrilling matchup where the former Seahawks quarterback was met with hostility from his former fans. Despite the Seahawks and Denver Broncos seemingly trending in different directions this season, Seattle secured a […]

There is plenty of blame to go around for the Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after they suffered a rough defeat at the hands of Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks in their season opener. The Seahawks defense was suffocating, but the Broncos still could have done better in capitalizing off golden opportunities to […]

Nobody thought that Pete Carroll was going to lead the Seattle Seahawks to victory on Monday night against the Denver Broncos. The Seahawks were six point underdogs going into the contest and facing their former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson, who was looking for his first win as a Bronco. Carroll, who is known to show […]

The Dallas Cowboys not only lost their season opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but quarterback Dak Prescott also suffered a brutal thumb injury. While he might only be out for 4-6 weeks best-case scenario, they still need someone to fill the void. Cowboys Hall of Fame wide receiver Drew Pearson believes Jerry Jones should […]

Not many thought that the Seattle Seahawks would be able to humiliate the Denver Broncos in Russell Wilson’s debut with the team at his former NFL address, but that’s exactly what Geno Smith and the Seahawks did Monday night. The Seahawks pulled off a 17-16 win over Denver as a home underdog, and it’s left […]

The Dallas Cowboys had a nightmarish start to their 2022 NFL campaign. Not only did they got destroyed at home by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in last Sunday’s 19-3 loss, but they also lost Dak Prescott to an upper-body injury for multiple weeks. The impact of Prescott’s lengthy absence on the Cowboys […]

The Denver Broncos had a chance to overcome a tumultuous season debut in Seattle with a game-winning drive. This time they had Russell Wilson leading the charge as opposed to the hodgepodge of quarterbacks they’ve had over the last six seasons. But on their last gasp play, they took the ball out of his hands. […]

Whether or not the first week of fantasy football went your way, you need to look forward to the first run of in-season waiver wire pickups. Needing to overcome some key injuries (Dak Prescott, Elijah Mitchell, and others), your waiver wire is going to be key, especially this early in the year. All following players […]

Russell Wilson’s regular-season debut for the Denver Broncos did not go as planned, with Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks ambushing the Broncos at home Monday night to the tune of a 17-16 score. The loss leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of the Broncos, especially because of the avoidable errors they committed and […]