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The New Orleans Saints are coming off of a somewhat disappointing 2020 season, but hopes remain high for 2021 with new personnel changes and pieces to work with in 2021. After making the playoffs but losing in the Divisional Round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was clear that soon-to-be Hall of Fame quarterback Drew […]

For the Buffalo Bills in 2021, expectations are sky-high. After coming within one game of the Super Bowl, but suffering heartbreak at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Allen and Co. are truly one of the biggest threats to steal the title out of Tampa this year and hoist the Lombardi trophy in […]

Ranked as the 6th best player across all of the NFL, owning four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, and as arguably the best receiver that Aaron Rodgers has ever had, we all know that Davante Adams is critical to the Green Bay Packers success as a team. As he enters the final season of a four-year, […]

Cincinnati Bengals 2020 No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow suffered a brutal season ending ACL injury a year ago. Fast forward to the start of the 2021 campaign, and the signal caller for the Bengals has put that injury behind him as he focuses in on Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Via the team […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin showed up on the team’s injury report earlier this week due to a quad issue. Godwin was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice, putting into question his status for Thursday’s Week 1 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. However, it seems as if all is well. Godwin isn’t listed […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have set themselves up with an exciting future after bringing in a plethora of rookies. Trevor Lawrence leads the way and gives this franchise hope for success. Unfortunately for them, the Jaguars participate in a top-heavy AFC South division that’s spearheaded by the Tennessee Titans. Even so, Jacksonville has plenty to be […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt has done everything imaginable to deserve a big payday. However, he still hasn’t received one. The pass-rusher made the decision to attend practice on Wednesday though ahead of the Steelers’ Week 1 matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday as the contract negotiations continue. T.J. Watt practiced today as Mike […]

In a move that surprised many this offseason, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton following the preseason. Newton was in line and expected to be the starting quarterback for the Patriots before they outright released him. The former MVP has been fairly quiet since his release but on Wednesday, Newton announced via his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl LV as the favorite over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, only to be thoroughly embarrassed by Tom Brady and a ferocious Buccaneers defense. The high-powered Chiefs offense only mustered nine points in a 22-point loss as Patrick Mahomes ran for his life all game long. Chiefs star tight end […]

The Philadelphia Eagles should be in contention for a playoff spot, as they participate in a wide-open NFC East division. This franchise should be competitive, as the front office has brought in some nice talent on the offense. They’ll need to overachieve if they want to make a postseason push though, as the Dallas Cowboys […]

2021 NFL Season Predictions: Division, wild card, & Super Bowl picks Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 174 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 174 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 174 – Blake […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will hit the road in Week 1 to take on the New Orleans Saints. As a result of Hurricane Ida, the game has been moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was asked Wednesday about the warm weather that awaits Green Bay and his players staying […]

Things got off to a rocky start for Carson Wentz with the Indianapolis Colts. Wentz needed to undergo foot surgery during training camp, putting his Week 1 status in doubt. The quarterback was also recently on the COVID-19 list and came under fire for his silly outlook on the vaccine. However, despite everything, it looks […]

Expectations and the pressure on the Minnesota Vikings will be dialed up this year after an underwhelming 2020 season. Head coach Mike Zimmer knows this and the Vikings will look to start fast in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Zimmer has never been one to mince words and via Courtney Cronin of ESPN, he […]

Starting off their 2021 campaign against a talented Dallas Cowboys team that’s eager to prove themselves as one of the elite teams in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have their hands full during this exciting Week 1 match-up. Hoping to begin their title defense with a big win, the reigning champs will be […]

The T.J. Watt contract stalls continue with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has made his voice heard: Pay the man. Big Ben spoke on the Watt situation during Wednesday’s media day and sent a stern message to the Steelers about their best pass rusher. Via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor: “I think T.J. should get […]

The New Orleans Saints searched far and wide for a cornerback trade to upgrade at the position, and they finally found one. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Saints are acquiring Bradley Roby from the Houston Texans. Roby is suspended for the first week of the season, so he won’t be able to play […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set and ready for the 2021 NFL season, as their first game is on Sunday. This franchise consistently makes a playoff appearance, as Mike Tomlin is one of the best head coaches in the league. However, it’ll be a difficult task this season, as the AFC North is incredibly competitive. Pittsburgh […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will travel to Jacksonville to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 on Sunday. The game was moved due to Hurricane Ida in what will now be a neutral site venue. Along with the moving of the game, there has been plenty of moving on the […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a successful campaign in the 2020 regular season, ruling the stacked NFC West with a 12-4 record. However, head coach Pete Carroll and his Seahawks failed to translate their success in the playoffs, falling short against the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round via a 30-20 defeat. After seeing […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ first game kicks off on Sunday, as the new season is set to begin soon. This franchise plays in a tough NFC West division, so they’ll have to be at their best if they hope to make another playoff appearance. Seattle brought in a new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron who is […]

LeBron James brought the city of Cleveland its first championship in 52 years when he led the Cavaliers to a stunning NBA Finals victory over the 73-win Golden State Warriors in 2016. Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett wants to follow in LeBron’s footsteps and finally get the Browns on the board when it […]

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Tampa bay Buccaneers to kick off the NFL season on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Cowboys-Buccaneers prediction and pick. Let’s see what is the best Cowboys Buccaneers pick to make based on the odds. Both teams enter this game with high […]

One of the more underrated and sneaky, intriguing matchups in Week 1 will feature Mac Jones and the New England Patriots against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. The two were both quarterbacks and teammates at the same time during their Alabama Crimson Tide days and now it will be the rookie Jones and the […]

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton for the New England Patriots’ starting job – thanks to a little help from his girlfriend, that is. Jones has been lauded by Patriots veterans and coach Bill Belichick himself for operating like he belonged in the big leagues. The rookie knew the playbook from cover to […]

After seeing a truncated stint last season due to a broken ankle, Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott wants nothing less than a rousing return this year. Prescott only played five games last campaign. What made it even more frustrating was the fact that he was playing at a high level before he got sidelined. He […]

Cam Newton needs a home. The former New England Patriots quarterback isn’t finding that home in Pittsburgh, according to Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Steelers wideout spoke candidly to ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio on the possibility of having Newton backing up incumbent QB Ben Roethlisberger. Via NBC Sports: “For myself and our locker room there’s […]

The football community lost another good one on Tuesday after former New England Patriots fullback Sam “Bam” Cunningham passed away in Inglewood, California. Cunningham is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame after starring for the University of Southern California (USC) in the early 70s. The cause of his death is still unknown. […]

The New York Jets might have finally found a cornerstone in rookie quarterback Zach Wilson and he has exuded total confidence heading into his first NFL season. But reality might hit hard when the Jets take on the field, as Wilson could suffer rookie jitters against the more established signal-callers in the league. The 22-year-old, […]

The Baltimore Ravens have found quite a bit of regular season success over the last several years. But come the NFL Playoffs, the Ravens have continually found themselves back on the couch and gearing up for next season much quicker than expected. Despite the aforementioned storyline unfortunately following the Ravens into the upcoming 2021-22 campaign, […]

To get vaccinated, or not to get vaccinated? That’s the question posed by hesitant NFL players as the league started imposing strict rules against unvaccinated individuals. If you ask Stephen A. Smith, he thinks it shouldn’t even be a question. The outspoken First Take host was vocal in his takedown of the NFL and its players […]

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of a disappointing season, finishing with a 6-10 record. Star quarterback Dak Prescott went down with an injury in Week 5, which derailed their campaign. With Prescott back this season, the Cowboys have a shot at making a run for the NFL Playoffs. They start the season on Thursday […]

The New England Patriots’ decision to part ways with Cam Newton took many by surprise. That list doesn’t include his quarterback competition in Mac Jones. Mac Jones recently spoke out on WEEI’s Merloni and Fauria radio show to discuss the departing Patriots QB1 from last season.  The rookie quarterback revealed he wasn’t exactly shocked. “Not […]

Former NFL running back Clinton Portis is back in the news, and not in a good way. The ex-Denver Broncos and Washington Football team running back has run into some legal issues that could land him in jail. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Portis could face 10 years in jail for health […]

With a ton of drama surrounding the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott over the past few seasons, the stakes are now higher than ever to make a deep playoff run in 2021. Now that Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have worked out a contract situation and he’s set to be back as their starting quarterback […]

The Baltimore Ravens have made a decision after bringing in Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman for a workout. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Ravens are signing Le’Veon Bell and adding him to their practice squad, with the expectation that the veteran will be on the 53-man roster soon. Having lost RBs J.K. Dobbins […]

The New Orleans Saints finally made the decision on Lataius Murray, Alvin Kamara’s backup. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Saints are releasing Murray. Before they did, they asked him to take a pay cut and the veteran running back declined, resulting in the release from New Orleans. Saints are releasing RB Latavius Murray, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ own tradition could doom them in their attempts to keep TJ Watt. As Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network mentioned, the Steelers have a tradition not to offer a full guarantee beyond the first year of a veteran’s contract. However, Watt wants that additional guarantee aside from a significant pay raise. Obviously, the […]

The Denver Broncos have faced uncertainty regarding star edge rusher Bradley Chubb for much of the offseason. Well, with the regular season just days away, they got some update on Chubb, although it wasn’t exactly what they wanted to hear. According to Mike Klis, Chubb was detained for failure to appear from misdemeanors and expires […]