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The Chicago Bears managed to squeak into the NFL playoffs with an 8-8 record thanks to a Week 17 loss from the Arizona Cardinals, and are going up against the No. 2 seed New Orleans Saints in Wild Card weekend. The Bears finished at .500, winning three of their last four games to get them […]

When you think about the best quarterbacks of all time, who comes to mind? Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are four guys that stand out, but what will it take before Seattle Seahawks superstar Russell Wilson starts getting mentioned in that conversation? Wilson has already established himself as one of the […]

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara could be ready to have a huge game against the Chicago Bears this weekend. The linebacker situation for the Bears is manned by Roquan Smith, who has appeared on Chicago’s injury report this week. On the daily Locked on Saints podcast, Ross Jackson recorded a crossover episode with Lorin […]

After changing their name, finishing second-to-last overall in 2019, getting a new head coach and getting Alex Smith back on the field, the Washington Football Team are in the playoffs. Yes, they finished with a losing record at 7-9, but luckily their division was so bad that that was enough to be crowned NFC East […]

The Seattle Seahawks have battled with offensive line injuries all season long. Entering the NFL Playoffs, their front five big men are back to full strength and should be able to take on the Los Angles Rams in playoff action this weekend. On the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang […]

Former NFL wide receiver Cris Collinsworth currently serves as a broadcaster for NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Apparently, the contestants on a recent episode of the iconic television program “Jeopardy!” had no clue about it when asked by legendary host Alex Trebek. Collinsworth himself caught wind of his recent “Jeopardy!” moment and the 61-year-old took to […]

The Cleveland Browns won 11 games this season, earning the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2002. But apparently, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is still not impressed. Ahead of the Browns visit to Heinz Field for the all-AFC North Wild Card matchup on Sunday night, Smith-Schuster’s comments didn’t exactly show his upcoming opponent a […]

Just a few years ago if you were asked who the best safety in the NFL was, it’s likely that Earl Thomas was in the conversation. The coverage-specialist, playmaking superstar was a game-changer on the field. Teams had to plan around him, and quarterbacks had to constantly be aware of where he was on the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Jacksonville is one of the six teams looking for a new head coach. The organization parted ways with Doug Marrone after Week 17, and fired general manager Dave Caldwell during the season. According to […]

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will face off for the third time this season on Saturday, and in each meeting, the stakes have only gone higher. Their first game was a Week 10 clash that pitted two of the NFC West’s best teams, while their second game was a Week 16 battle that […]

Joel Bitonio is currently the Cleveland Browns’ longest-standing veteran. He’s been with the Browns for the past seven seasons, and it is more than unfortunate that the 29-year-old will miss out on Sunday’s playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers — Cleveland’s first postseason appearance in nearly two decades — after testing positive for COVID-19. Teammates […]

Heading into this postseason slate, it marks the first time that both the Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns are playoff eligible, showing how absolutely rough these two teams have fared over the last two decades. However, the Bills — preparing to play the Colts on Saturday — seem to be in a much better […]

Even Eric Bieniemy can see this: Deshaun Watson is not happy with how the Houston Texans have handled the search for a new head coach, in part due to help from Patrick Mahomes. Reports have surfaced that Mahomes suggested current Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as a good option for the next Texans […]

Trade rumors have begun to circulate involving Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans following the team’s disappointing season in 2020. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Watson’s relationship with the Texans has taken a hit during the franchise’s head coach and general manager searches. #Texans QB Deshaun Watson is extremely unhappy with the organization […]

For the second consecutive year, the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans will meet in the postseason. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Ravens-Titans Wild Card playoff prediction and pick. Last year, the Titans shocked the world by soundly defeating the 13-3 top-seeded Ravens and MVP Lamar Jackson 28-12 while […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow provided fans with an optimistic update about his timeline to return to the football field, in his first interview since suffering a season-ending knee injury. “I think I’ll be ready [for Week 1],” Burrow said on FS1, via Pro Football Talk. “I think it’ll be just fine.” Burrow’s exciting rookie season […]

The Los Angeles Rams are prepping for battle against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card matchup. One major factor that could weigh against them is the availability of quarterback Jared Goff. As the day draws closer, many would assume that Goff’s status update would become clearer following his thumb surgery. However, Rams head […]

When it comes to today’s politics and the way that the nation’s society is shaping out, a lot of people believe athletes should just stay quiet and keep to themselves. However, Minnesota Vikings rookie wideout Justin Jefferson was the latest figure to voice his opinion on Wednesday’s matter, making it clear that players have every […]

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro left tackle Andrew Whitworth looked like a long shot to return to the team after suffering a devastating knee injury in a Week 9 win over the Seattle Seahawks. However, Whitworth is gearing up for a stunning playoff return. The Rams activated Whitworth from injured reserve Thursday, giving him an opportunity […]

The Dallas Cowboys are focused on the next season and what it could potentially mean for their franchise going forward. A majority of that involves some deligent rehabbing for some of their key players. Star wideout Amari Cooper is one of those few players in the batch as he underwent surgery on Thursday to his […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks are well acquainted. The two NFC West rivals battled at the top of the division for the majority of the 2020 season, with the Seahawks earning the crown after six wins in their final seven games. Seattle actually lost the first matchup between the two teams in Week […]

The Buffalo Bills have a couple of banged-up wide receivers heading into their Wild Card matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. Star wideout Stefon Diggs and slot receiver Cole Beasley both popped up on the injury report Thursday. Both Diggs (oblique) and Beasley (knee) are listed as questionable, though they each practiced in a limited fashion […]

The New Orleans Saints are finding ways to keep running back Alvin Kamara involved in playoff preparation while he adheres to the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Kamara is participating in practices remotely, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, using a live video decoder at home. Saints head coach Sean Payton is also miked up and essentially […]

Tyrann Mathieu was the teammate of Deshaun Watson for a season in Houston. Now, the NFL All-Pro safety is giving input as to the teams that should explore a trade for the star quarterback. Watson has reportedly told teammates he could seek a trade this offseason. Mathieu thinks the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Washington Football Team this Saturday in their first playoff appearance since 2007. While Washington’s postseason drought wasn’t as long, this is their first playoff game since 2015. Tom Brady’s Buccaneers ended up second in the NFC South, winning a total of 11 games after consistent disappointment […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers received some relieving news as they activated tight end Eric Ebron and linebacker Cassius Marsh off of the reserve/COVID-19 list. As a result, they will be able to play against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: The #Steelers activated TE Eric Ebron and LB Cassius Marsh […]

The Indianapolis Colts battled all the way to the final game of the season before finally earning a playoff spot in a crowded AFC picture. Their reward? A tough matchup against a high-powered Buffalo Bills team. Buffalo enters the playoffs with a ton of momentum. The Bills won their final six games following a bye […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 129 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 129 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their picks and predictions for the […]

The Houston Texans are coming off of a very disappointing 2020 season, going from 11-5 division champions to 4-12 bottom feeders. There was plenty of controversy in Houston this offseason that led them to that point. Trading DeAndre Hopkins away clearly hurt them on offense, but the team’s defense was the real problem. The Texans […]

Nick Caserio is leaving the New England Patriots and taking the general manager job for the Houston Texans. On the daily Locked On Patriots podcast, Mike Debate dove into why this is such a huge loss for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Debate: How does this impact the Patriots? Well, not only do […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can finally breathe a little, as wide receiver Mike Evans was seen jogging at practice after experiencing a hyperextended knee injury this past Sunday. Jenna Laine of ESPN tweeted about Evans’ progress: Here’s a quick look at Mike Evans jogging at practice. It’s his first practice since suffering a hyperextended left […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson produced another stellar season in 2020, logging a career-high 1,250 receiving yards. An unrestricted talented heading into NFL Free Agency, Robinson will likely be finding a new home after contract negotiations stalled with the Bears throughout the year. The former 2014 second-round pick, Robinson enters free agency for the […]

If, by chance, you find yourself ordering a drink for Tom Brady at some point in your life, here’s a word of advice (that you should already know): don’t make it a Fireball shot. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski was asked about his favorite off-the-field memory of his long-time teammate, and he shared […]

The Houston Texans placed the future of their franchise on superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson when they signed him to a massive $160 million, four-year extension in September of last year. But recent developments may lead to the three-time Pro Bowler eventually demanding a trade away from the Texans. This report comes via Mike Florio of […]

Chase Young made headlines earlier this week when he called out Tom Brady following the Washington Football Team’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to clinch a playoff spot. Ahead of Washington’s Wild Card matchup with Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Young isn’t backing down on his desire to face the greatest quarterback of all […]

For the second consecutive postseason, the Baltimore Ravens will open its playoff campaign against the long-time rival Tennessee Titans. However, the tables have been turned all the way around in 2020-21 as the No. 4 seeded Titans will now host the No. 5 seeded Ravens in Nashville after being forced to capture a victory on […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is gearing up for his first-ever playoff game in his NFL career. One of the better tactics that Adams is employing is through buttering himself up before the Seahawks’ bout against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Adams has been dealing with a few injuries this season, most recently a […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is on track to play in Saturday’s Wild Card showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Rams have activated Kupp from the reserve/COVID-19 list. He will be available so long as he avoids further setbacks. Rams announced they activated WR Cooper Kupp from the […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is quite the popular candidate for numerous head coaching jobs around the NFL. In fact, Bieniemy has interviewed for every single vacancy…except one. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Bieniemy interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets on Wednesday. Schefter added the lone team that has not […]