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The Philadelphia Eagles are tasked with slowing down DeAndre Hopkins on Sunday and they’ll have to do so without their best cornerback. Just a day before Philadelphia’s game with the Arizona Cardinals, the Eagles have ruled out Darius Slay due to a concussion. Slay sustained a concussion late in Philadelphia’s upset victory over the New […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton continues to give new nicknames to a handful of his teammates, this time for wide receiver N’Keal Harry, as per ESPN‘s Mike Reiss. N'Keal Harry's knack for snaring jump balls showed up against the Rams. Cam Newton explains: "It’s just a chance. In essence, a slogan or saying that […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster has begun doing a pre-game ritual where he dances on the opposing team’s logo, but it’s caused a stir among the opponents of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vonn Bell of the Cincinnati Bengals, who the Steelers face in Week 15, believes that Smith-Schuster’s pre-game antics are ‘disrespectful’. “He’s still young minded. He loves the […]

The Seattle Seahawks will look to continue their charge as they are set to welcome an addition in running back Rashaad Penny who is expected to make his season debut against Washington Football in Week 15, per ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler. Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny is set to make his season debut against Washington, per source. […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hopes to make the most out of his opportunities as the team’s current starting quarterback for their remaining games in the 2020 season. The rookie likened his goals to an uncanny comparison and claimed that he was aiming to become a ‘coffee bean’ for the Eagles moving forward. “The thing […]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr went down with a groin injury in the first quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This forced the Raiders to change course by going with former no. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota. Despite losing in overtime, 30-27, Mariota helped keep Las Vegas in the game […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick only had good words to say for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa heading to their first matchup in Week 15 proceedings. The multi-titled tactician also praised the rookie as he has already shown flashes of potential to emerge as an elite dual-threat playmaker sooner rather than later. “He […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has recently been linked to rumors speculating that he will jump ship heading to his free agency in 2021. However, the Northern Illinois product denied the talks and remained firm on his commitment to Motor City which first gave him the opportunities to star in the league since he […]

Many consider San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice as the greatest wide receiver of all time. Randy Moss, however, named none other than himself as the greatest receiver ever, with Terrell Owens as 2nd, all while bumping down the 13-time Pro-Bowler to third or fourth. The former 49ers star certainly did not agree with Moss’ […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters is in a bit of hot water right now after a video of the 27-year-old spitting at Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry surfaced. Ravens head coach John Harbraugh has come to the defense of an embattled Peters, expressing how he believes that his All-Pro corner had no bad intentions […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin recently claimed that his team lacked physicality in their last few games which led to their struggles on the field. After a few days, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver James Washington also echoed the same sentiments but safety Minkah Fitzpatrick begged to disagree with the opinion of his […]

Many consider Hall of Famer Jerry Rice to be the greatest wide receiver in NFL history. Randy Moss, however, is absolutely not on the same boat. Moss recently went on a bit of a tirade against Rice, which prompted Jerry Rice Jr. to come to the defense of his dad. For starters, here’s Moss’ earlier […]

What started out as a bit of a joke has now evolved into a full-blown campaign to have IHOP add some Morgan Moses Pancakes on its menu. Fans of the Washington Football Team tackle have literally been urging IHOP to create a Moses-inspired pancake dish, and as it turns out, the giant breakfast chain has […]

The Tennessee Titans are set to face off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which is an opportunity for running back Derrick Henry to face off against one of his idols in Adrian Peterson. In the buildup to the Titans-Lions Week 15 contest, Henry spoke out about his admiration for the legend that is Peterson. […]

Coming off of a runner’s high that saw them take down the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills are in the driver’s seat as the hot team heading into the final three games of the 2020 NFL regular season. With Josh Allen seeming to be hitting his stride and his connection with Stefon Diggs growing stronger […]

Sunday night’s match with the Cleveland Browns presents an opportunity for New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers to play his former squad. Peppers was part of the Odell Beckham Jr. trade during the 2019 offseason, which apparently caught the former Michigan standout by surprise. Peppers recently opened up about the role he played in the […]

Coming off their fourth straight win, the Washington Football Team is one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. The Washington defense has been lights out over that streak, wreaking havoc for opposing quarterbacks. The Football Team defense has 12 sacks, 8 takeaways, and three touchdowns in their last four games. The visiting […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is back on the field after a bout with COVID-19 last month, but his body is reeling. Garrett had previously said after he first returned the virus “kicked my butt,” and said Friday he is still trying to get his conditioning back up to speed: “I’m trying,’’ Garrett said, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff hopes took multiple hits on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Las Vegas lost starting quarterback Derek Carr to a groin injury in the first quarter. Backup Marcus Mariota kept the Raiders in the game, but L.A. scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime after Las Vegas could only muster […]

The San Francisco 49ers were forced to make the trek to Arizona due to COVID-19 restrictions in Santa Clara County, giving them a new place to call home for a few weeks. Despite the original expectation of having to stay in Arizona for a few weeks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers will play […]

The New Orleans Saints will get a boost with Drew Brees back under center for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, Brees will be without one of his top weapons in wide receiver Michael Thomas, per the Saints. Thomas has continued to be hampered by an ankle injury that has given him problems […]

When speaking about the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, Jerry Rice’s name is usually mentioned as the greatest of all time. However, when asked the question himself, Randy Moss wasn’t afraid to give himself the title of being the greatest wide receiver in NFL history. “I’ll put myself first, I’ll put T.O. second,” Moss […]

A lot has changed since the last meeting between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, a Week 10 matchup that the Steelers won handily, 36-10. Following an 11-0 start, Pittsburgh suffered consecutive losses to the Washington Football Team in Week 13 and the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 to fall to 11-2 and lag behind […]

The New York Giants have a pivotal Sunday Night Football matchup looming against the 9-4 Cleveland Browns. However, it remains to be seen whether they will have starting quarterback Daniel Jones under center. Jones is officially questionable with hamstring and ankle injuries, the team announced Friday. Tight end Evan Engram is also questionable with a […]

New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers was ecstatic to learn the Cleveland Browns acquired Odell Beckham Jr. prior to the 2019 campaign. Until he found out he was in the trade, that is. Peppers revealed his reaction to learning he was part of the return package the Giants were getting in exchange for the Pro […]

Dwayne Haskins will be back under center for the Washington Football Team this weekend. Washington officially announced Friday that Alex Smith is out with a calf injury, clearing the way for Haskins to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. This is quite the time for Haskins to get the call. Washington holds a narrow advantage […]

The Las Vegas Raiders fell flat in overtime to lose the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night, but the quarterback play from Marcus Mariota may have proved that the Raiders may need to go another direction with their quarterback’s style. On the daily Locked On NFL podcast, Bo Brack and Your Boy Q discussed the […]

The Buffalo Bills are finishing off a successful season as they prep for the playoffs. With a 10-3 record coming into Week 15, they remain first in the AFC East and have high expectations for making a legitimate push throughout the playoffs. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recognizes that the Bills are one of the […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is not quite 100 percent, but it appears he will still attempt to make his return this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brees has not played since suffering multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. But he returned to practice […]

Former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not get to have a revenge game against his former team, but his Cleveland Browns teammates have his back. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said earlier this week the team will approach Sunday’s game against the Giants with Beckham specifically in mind: “[T]his one would mean […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will miss Sunday’s Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris announced on Friday, via Kelsey Conway of the Falcons. Julio Jones will not play this weekend against the Bucs — Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) December 18, 2020 The 31-year-old has missed two of […]

Things did not end well between Yannick Ngakoue and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last summer, Ngakoue requested a trade out of Jacksonville after repeatedly beefing with the Jaguars organization. On Aug, 31, the defensive end took a $5.8 million pay cut in order to facilitate a deal to the Minnesota Vikings for two draft picks. After […]

The Miami Dolphins (8-5) host the New England Patriots (6-7) at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 15.  New England won the first matchup, defeating its AFC East rivals 21-11 in Week 11. The Dolphins look drastically different entering Sunday’s rematch. Miami played underwhelming on defense when the two teams last met, but now its defense […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had to turn to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on Thursday night after Derek Carr exited the game with a groin injury. It was Mariota’s first action of the season, and the league’s highest-paid backup QB ($7.5 million base salary) took advantage. Despite the Raiders’ overtime loss, the former Heisman Trophy winner […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is set to return under center for a showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Brees, 41, missed four games due to 11 fractured ribs and a punctured lung, but he has now been cleared to play after […]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr was forced off the field during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old exited during the first quarter of the contest in what was later officially diagnosed as a “significant” groin injury. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport provides more clarity on the matter: From @GMFB: The #Raiders may […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is apparently a huge fan of Las Vegas Raiders backup QB Marcus Mariota. This is exactly why Herbert couldn’t hide his excitement when Mariota was brought into Thursday night’s matchup between the Chargers an the Raiders to replace the injured Derek Carr. After the game, Herbert, who himself is […]

Thursday night featured a tight matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, and it ended in rather contentious fashion. For one New York Jets writer — who himself has had to bear watching the Jets lose all 13 of their games this season — he just couldn’t help but express his disbelief […]

Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers is being praised by coaches all over the NFL. After Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy called Warner a complete football player, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh offered more compliments for Warner. Saleh, who’s been working closely with Warner on the 49ers, admits that he’s biased in his […]