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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is coming off a rookie campaign in which he suffered a horrific left knee injury. The injury included a torn ACL and MCL, which ended his impressive rookie season and thwarted his fantasy football possibilities. Burrow was playing great before going down and will look to recover as we […]

As the leader of the Cleveland Browns and their run-heavy offense, quarterback Baker Mayfield has an interesting outlook in fantasy football. Mayfield has been up and down in his career but for the most part has been consistently above average. With the offensive weapons he has however, above average can look a lot better. With […]

Over the past days, many have reminisced on the historic NFL career of Peyton Manning ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, including New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach has had to game plan against some of the greatest quarterbacks of the past 30 years. Whether […]

It looks like San Francisco 49ers fans don’t have to worry that much on defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa is recovering from a torn ACL that forced him to miss all but two games in the 2020 NFL season. There were some concerns if he’ll be ready to play for the 49ers when the new […]

As training camp continues to unwind, several players from the Kansas City Chiefs are slowly starting to prove themselves to belong in the roster. However, there are some hopefuls that have begun to shine brighter than others expected. With that being said, here are three surprise standouts throughout the Chiefs’ training camp. Trey Smith, Right […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard recently requested a trade because he felt disrespected by his contract situation given his All-Pro performance. Howard and the Dolphins finally worked things out, agreeing to a restructured deal on Sunday. Howard talked to reporters after the news broke and expressed his happiness with the new agreement. It’s a […]

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel is expected to come off the COVID-19 list at some point in the next week, but a nagging groin injury is still giving him trouble, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Samuel started training camp on the physically unable to perform list because of the groin injury. The 24-year-old […]

During the 2021 NFL Draft, not many people expected the Chicago Bears to wind up with star quarterback Justin Fields. But after Fields fell in the draft, the Bears traded up and selected the former Ohio State gunslinger with the No. 11 pick. When looking at Fields’ college tape, his play screams superstar potential. Just […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars suddenly have a lot of talent on their roster, specifically with Trevor Lawrence running the show for the next few seasons as he is set to kick off his rookie campaign. There is excitement buzzing around the team for the first time in a couple of years, although a recent injury to […]

The Cleveland Browns are having an open practice Sunday morning, but judging on the fan turnout, it could very well be mistaken for a Week 1 game. According to Aditi Kinkhabwala of the NFL Network, an approximate total of 40,000 folks went to First Energy Stadium to see Baker Mayfield and company practice — a […]

Green Bay Packers fans had their wish of Aaron Rodgers staying for at least another season with the team granted. The quarterback, meanwhile, reveals an important change he wants to see in the NFL, one that affects a broader group of players and transcends football. Speaking to Kevin Clark of The Ringer, Rodgers bares his […]

A lot is riding on the shoulder of New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Selected second overall — behind Trevor Lawrence — in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson is expected to start right away for the Jets, wh are hoping that he is the franchise’s long-term answer to its quarterback quandaries. Of course, it’s not […]

The Green Bay Packers have had no shortage of controversy this offseason, with Aaron Rodgers dominating headlines left and right. Another member of their roster, wide receiver Devin Funchess, was embroiled in his own issue as he had used a racial slur during a press conference. The Packers wideout was playfully describing what he saw […]

The lengthy Aaron Rodgers saga dragged on in the offseason, but he now seems ready to take on the mantle once more for the Green Bay Packers. But judging from his eye-opening press conference and the soundbites from the front office, tensions haven’t exactly subsided between both sides. This has raised speculation as to whether […]

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard recently requested a trade because he wasn’t happy with his contract situation. However, it seems his issues have been resolved and he will be staying in Miami. The Dolphins and Howard agreed to a restructuring of his contract that will give him more earning potential in the coming years, […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a shoulder injury right at the start of training camp, and the team has been taking it slow with him as he recovers. Prescott didn’t play in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday and just started doing some “light throwing” on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Prescott […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard has agreed to a five-year, $99.25 million contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. $52.5 million of this contract is guaranteed. The deal will make Leonard the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL, breaking San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner’s recent record. Leonard will make $20 million annually over the […]

Running backs are well known for always coming to the defense of their quarterbacks, whether on or off the field. And this is well the case with the Las Vegas Raiders duo of Josh Jacobs and Derek Carr. Even as Carr has continued to garner criticism over the past couple of seasons for his often […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason that included constant rumors about quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was unknown for a period of time whether Rodgers would be traded or retire throughout the offseason, but he eventually reported to training camp. The Packers have gone 13-3 the last two seasons but lost in 2 […]

The New Orleans Saints are heading into a new era without legendary quarterback Drew Brees, but they still have the best receiver to ever play for the franchise, Michael Thomas. However, he will miss the start of the season after getting ankle surgery in June. It appears though his prolonged recovery comes down to his […]

Heading into 2021, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is one of fantasy’s most polarizing players. Despite missing a combined 17 games over the last two seasons due to injury, Barkley is still being drafted at an ADP of 6 (RB5) on ESPN Fantasy as of August 7th. On the flip side, there’s a […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has constantly proven his top-tier status as each NFL season passes. Fantasy football owners can appreciate this. His unreal athleticism makes him dangerous all over the field, far and wide. His strength comes into play for numerous situations, such as run-blocking, pass-blocking and contested catches. His speed is […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson went down hard at training camp and had to leave the practice field on Friday. Jefferson suffered a left shoulder injury, but luckily the injury isn’t believed to be serious, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a sprained AC joint, with more tests to come to confirm. Here’s video of […]

New Orleans Saints’ very own Michael Thomas was once considered one of the best wide receivers to play in the NFL. His sticky hands allow him to beat any defender. His strength is something to be reckoned with. Most of all, he is a short route running master. Known as “slant boy” to many, he […]

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley is still recovering from a serious knee injury suffered last season. Barkley is trying to make it back for Week 1, but if that doesn’t happen, he’s hoping to return no later than Week 3. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has the details on Barkley’s timetable: From @GMFB: […]

The Buffalo Bills made some noise on Friday after reaching an agreement with quarterback Josh Allen on a massive contract extension. The deal keeps Allen in Buffalo for the next six seasons. According to Adam Schefter, the contract is a six-year deal worth $258 million, with $150 million guaranteed. Allen receives a big payday and […]

After testing positive for the coronavirus for the second time in eight months, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was seen back at the team facility on Friday. While he wasn’t on the practice field, it a sight for sore eyes for Ravens fans to have him back in the building. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh […]

After some back and forth throughout the offseason, the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have finally agreed to terms on a contract extension. Compensation update on Josh Allen new deal that @mortreport reported on: it’s a six-year deal worth $258 million, including $150 million guaranteed, per source. https://t.co/KXcgliKYAI — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2021 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers played in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys to kick off the NFL preseason. We saw plenty of snaps for Chase Claypool and Diontae Johnson, who aim to become the Steelers’ top two wide receivers. Pittsburgh has a rather deep receiver group, which has forced James […]

The Miami Dolphins are set up for a potential playoff run as they hope to knock the Buffalo Bills from the top of the AFC East. However, this offseason Xavien Howard has requested a trade from the organization, as he’s been wanting to renegotiate his current contract. There hasn’t been any noise in the rumor […]

Indianapolis Colts legend Peyton Manning is set to be part of the newest group that will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Current legend Tom Brady will be in attendance. An awesome sidebar to Manning’s induction is that Brady, who was Manning’s biggest rival throughout his career, will be in Peyton’s personal seating […]

As The Athletic continues to count down their version of “The NFL 100,” identifying the top players to ever play, they have come across perhaps their most interesting interview amongst the names announced so far. That name, none other than O.J. Simpson. O.J. Simpson checked in at No. 41 on the list for The Athletic […]

The Buffalo Bills had one of the best offenses in the league last year and that expanded into fantasy football. Stefon Diggs slept on heading into fantasy drafts prior to the start of the 2020 NFL Season. However, after his impressive campaign with Josh Allen under center, expectations are high for Stefon Diggs’ fantasy football […]

Jordan Love seems to go about his business with the Green Bay Packers very quietly. He didn’t say much when Aaron Rodgers’ dilemma with the front office was made public and took headlines everywhere. With Rodgers now back with the Packers Love spoke to the media on Thursday and via Bill Huber of SI.com, No. […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been the most valuable franchise in the NFL for a long time now, but it’s truly incredible just how much more valuable they are than any other team, even with a lack of sustained success in recent years. Forbes just released its annual NFL team valuation list, with the Cowboys coming […]

Following Nia Lewis’ release of a bombshell tell-all on Unwine with Tasha K alleging, in graphic detail, disturbing behaviors that Houston Texas quarterback Deshaun Watson took against her, Lewis is currently being searched for by the Houston Police Department to aid with the investigation, according to a report from Amy Dash: Deshaun Watson update: Houston […]

A look at the final results of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s 2020 season reveals a disappointing campaign – maybe even evidence of a step lost due to the heavy volume he’s carried since the start of his career. Zeke missed only one start, yet still failed to reach 1,000 rushing and make the […]

Feed Zeke. We all know the mantra, popularized by Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s celebration of pretending to eat cereal after making big plays. However, it seems that whoever cooks Elliott’s food has not been feeding Zeke quite as much food this offseason, as he told Erin Andrews on the sidelines of Thursday’s preseason […]

Over the course of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ tenure as a guest host on the iconic game show “Jeopardy!”, fans and media alike heaped praise on Rodgers for his professionalism, dry humor, and witty remarks, making him at one point a serious candidate to eventually become the permanent host, following the tragic death […]