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The New England Patriots have had to deal with issues from COVID-19 in recent weeks and now the Denver Broncos are now having their own problems. According to the team’s official Twitter account, Curtis Modkins — the team’s running backs coach — has tested positive for COVID-19. Statement from the Broncos: 📰 » https://t.co/NRFVUZpxgn pic.twitter.com/5y5nk6Ys1f […]

The Denver Broncos are looking to make a slight change in their roster heading into their fifth game of the season against the New England Patriots. The team is releasing backup quarterback Blake Bortles and will sign defensive lineman Sylvester Williams from the practice squad, as per Denver Post’s Ryan O’ Halloran: Per source, #Broncos […]

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon did not travel with the team and will miss Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. According to Michael David Smith of NBC Sports, Gordon is dealing with a strep throat. The team reportedly did not want to risk the bacteria spreading to the rest of the squad. The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season thus far after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-32, in their Week 5 matchup. Understandably, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden had nothing but good things to say about his team’s performance, particularly with the commendable defensive job they did on Chiefs […]

In a matchup that pits two struggling teams up against one another, the 1-4 Minnesota Vikings host the 0-5 Atlanta Falcons in a contest that should see absolutely no construct of what a defense should look like. Both offenses should rule the gridiron on Sunday, with the potential for each unit to score 30+ points […]

The New York Jets have struggled mightily this year, still winless over a quarter of the way into the season. They have had trouble scoring the ball on offense, and they haven’t managed to stop anyone on defense either. The last thing this organization needs is internal turmoil, but that didn’t stop defensive coordinator Gregg […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jalen Hurts in the second round, many people thought it was because of Carson Wentz’s injury history. Well they were wrong. It was so the Eagles could prepare more accurately against their Week 6 matchup against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens! All jokes aside, Hurts has been as close […]

Free-agent wideout Antonio Brown said he won’t sign with the Chicago Bears as long as Nick Foles is the quarterback. During a FaceTime call with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Brown said he’s still looking to play in the NFL again. However, it won’t happen with the Bears if Foles is the starting QB. https://twitter.com/21standprime/status/1316767227815878657 […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes the team should “adjust expectations” after star quarterback Dak Prescott was lost for the season. The Prescott injury has Jones changing his forecast for the Cowboys’ season despite having veteran gunslinger Andy Dalton stepping in for Dak. “We should adjust expectations. (It’s) different than optimism. But we should adjust […]

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams took a shot at Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady while praising his own signal-caller, Aaron Rodgers. Brady, whose Buccaneers host Rodgers and the Packers in Week 6, forgot that it was fourth down against the Chicago Bears in Week 5 at the end of the game despite […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams after taking part in a full week of practice. Garoppolo, who returned to the 49ers’ lineup in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, says his nagging ankle injury is feeling really good ahead of the team’s NFC West clash […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio gave an update on running back Melvin Gordon ahead of Week 6. Gordon is battling an illness that has been confirmed as not being COVID-19 and will be further evaluated before the final decision in his availability (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Broncos’ HC Vic Fangio on Melvin Gordon: “He’s […]

Chase Claypool put together the best game of his career in Week 5 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, so he’ll be relied upon again in Week 6. According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, the Steelers will be without Diontae Johnson versus the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Johnson made an early exit in Pittsburgh’s Week 5 contest against […]

Last week the Indianapolis Colts saw their three-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of the Cleveland Browns. Now they have a chance to get back to their winning ways against another AFC North team – the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts come into the game as favorites. They are 3-2 on the year, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a tough loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 5, but Tom Brady’s offensive weapons are getting healthier. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians said Pro Bowl receiver Chris Godwin will likely return for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after missing the last two contests due to […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey was eligible to return from injured reserve this weekend against the Chicago Bears. However, the team will not activate “CMC” for Week 6, and it is possible he will not play in Week 7, either. David Newton of ESPN reported Week 8–a Thursday night game for the Panthers against […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has had a strong start to the season and has emerged as an early MVP candidate. Through five games, Wilson has made 123 of 169 passes for 1502 passing yards, with 19 touchdowns and three interceptions.  In his ninth season with the Seahawks, the 31-year old could win his first […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Junes will be back in action this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Jones has missed two games this year with a hamstring injury, including last weekend’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. However, the former All-Pro wideout did not draw an injury designation, and is set to return to the field […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore took the league by storm last season as he was named the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. His newfound success playing in Bill Belichick’s defense has surprised one of his former teammates. Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia joined the daily Locked On Auburn podcast to preview […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 38-6 loss at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 seems far away now. Not only have the Browns racked up four straight wins since their season-opening defeat, but their offense in particular has been rejuvenated, as they have scored 30 points in each of their wins. Cleveland is coming […]

The Week 6 contest between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos is still expected to occur on Sunday after the Pats discovered a positive COVID-19 test Friday. New England canceled practice Friday and held virtual meetings after another player tested positive. The Patriots were also working to confirm a second positive. The news seemingly […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have added even more talent to their already loaded offense with the addition of former Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell. News of this signing broke Thursday evening and instantly analysts and pundits were asking and answering the question if it is a risk for the already-stacked […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be without running back Dalvin Cook for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Cook has been nursing an injured groin in recent weeks. He was trending towards inactive status, and the team announced Friday Cook will indeed sit out Week 6. Vikings officially ruled out RB Dalvin Cook. — Adam Schefter […]

The postgame handshakes between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers could be somewhat awkward on Sunday. Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph were involved in one of the most infamous moments in recent NFL history last year during a Week 11 contest. Rudolph did not appreciate a hit from […]

The Cleveland Browns have a chance to potentially take control of the AFC North with their showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. However, it appears they are in danger of potentially being extremely shorthanded in this pivotal divisional matchup. The Browns currently have quarterback Baker Mayfield along with wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. […]

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, was the victim of an attempted carjacking sometime last weekend. According to the New Orleans Saints spokesperson Greg Bensel, Benson wasn’t harmed during the altercation. “While she was very shaken at the time, she was unharmed and is doing fine,” Bensel said in […]

The New England Patriots are experiencing more issues with respect to COVID-19. Mike Reiss and Field Yates of ESPN reported the Pats are canceling practice on Friday after a positive test was discovered. Reiss also noted the team is awaiting confirmation on a second positive test. Reporting with @FieldYates: The Patriots will be canceling their […]

Although the Arizona Cardinals secured a dominant win over the New York Jets in Week 5, they suffered a major casualty in the process with linebacker Chandler Jones. Their worst fears were confirmed after it was revealed that he is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a biceps injury. Despite the news, […]

On Friday morning, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed the status for his team’s Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. All is well. Details shortly. COLTS-BENGALS, 1PM SUNDAY! — Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 16, 2020 The Colts shut down their practice facility after multiple members of team personnel tested positive […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a splash with the signing of running back Le’Veon Bell. It is safe to say that the move has not gone unnoticed by New York Jets head coach Adam Gase. Bell wasted no time in signing with a contender after his release from the Jets. Regardless, Gase said he is […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings will be played as scheduled on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. “Falcons tests have cleared, and players and staff are returning to their facility today, per source. Game on track for Sunday in Minnesota,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Friday morning. The kickoff time was […]

Since Adam Gase has been the head coach of the New York Jets, he has overseen the worst team in football by nearly every metric. The team’s offense has ranked 32nd in each of his two seasons, he has driven multiple stars out of town, and the Jets have lost all five games this season […]

The industry of professional gaming has proven to be very lucrative of late. This is exactly why Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is putting in a lot of his own money in a new business venture in this field. Smith-Schuster has just established an innovative gaming organization named Team Diverge, which according to him, […]

As the 49ers prepare for their NFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, the 49ers’ coaching staff noticed that the Rams have essentially created a hybrid position that stretches beyond the realm of a traditional cornerback. Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is happy to claim responsibility for the use of Jalen […]

Good news for Cleveland Browns fans here, as Odell Beckham Jr.’s COVID-19 test results come back negative. The 27-year-old was sent home from practice on Thursday with what the team describes as nothing more than an “illness”, which led some to speculate that he may have contracted the coronavirus. Thankfully, it has now been confirmed […]

After signing a massive $100 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys over the offseason, wide receiver Amari Cooper has yet to live up to the hefty expectations of his big-money deal. As a matter of fact, a quick look at the numbers seem to show that the 26-year-old has been deteriorating on a per-game basis. […]

The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos will finally face off at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, a week after their previously scheduled contest was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests in the Patriots’ facility. Quarterback Cam Newton, who sat out Week 4’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after testing positive for the coronavirus, returned […]

America’s First Family of Football has produced another potential star quarterback. Arch Manning, the 15-year old nephew of NFL greats Peyton and Eli Manning and the grandson of New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning, made his national TV debut on Thursday night. The sophomore took the field for Isidore Newman School in New Orleans on […]

To say that Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins has had a rough start to the new season would be a complete understatement. After starting the first few games for Washington, the 23-year-old saw himself demoted to a third-string reserve. Haskins is not in a very good place right now, and teammate Terry McLaurin has […]