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The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a Week 1 full of ups and downs. The ups are mainly just moral victories after playing well enough to win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but ultimately Tom Brady stole the game. The downs are much more extreme, of course starting with the loss to Tampa. In this […]

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a strange loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in what is a candidate for craziest ending to a game this season. Turnover after turnover in overtime of that game led to Derek Carr finishing the contest on a deep touchdown pass, giving the Ravens a 0-1 record so far […]

The Cult of Justin Fields continues to grow. Last week, Chicago Bears and NFL fans alike called for the rookie Fields to take over Andy Dalton’s starting spot. Despite the rookie barely playing in their first game of the season, fans seemingly saw enough for him to start for the Bears. Now, Justin Fields has […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey was sensational in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. To borrow the words of Brian Baldinger of NFL Network, he played possessed. Now, ahead of their Week 2 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts, Ramsey sent some sort of a warning about what makes him really dominant. Simply put, his […]

The New York Giants are off to a disappointing 0-2 start after losing to the Washington Football Team on Thursday night. While frustrations were clear on the sidelines between Kenny Golladay and Daniel Jones, rookie wideout Kadarius Toney was also visibly upset with the lack of touches he got. Following the game, the Giants WR […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan couldn’t care less about the fantasy football players making a big deal of Brandon Aiyuk’s usage rate in Week 1. Aiyuk is one of the most promising young wide receivers in the NFL today. In his rookie season in 2020, he accumulated 60 receptions for 748 yards and […]

It’s the most wonderful time indeed for select children in Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster organized a shopping spree for the kids of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, in a heartwarming act ahead of the holiday season. Smith-Schuster said that this act was him paying it forward and doing […]

Zach Wilson and the New York Jets got a major boost ahead of their Week 2 showdown against the New England Patriots on Sunday with Jamison Crowder expected to be back from the COVID-19 list. Crowder, the Jets’ top wide receiver for the past two seasons, missed their Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers […]

There were a lot of shocking things that happened in Week 1 of the NFL season but perhaps none as shocking as what the Houston Texans pulled off. Houston was looked at as easily the worst team in the league with journeyman quarterback Tyrod Taylor leading a group that seems to have at least one […]

After a mere one game in the NFL, New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy is already seeing plenty of promise in rookie quarterback Mac Jones. The Patriots’ first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft made his first career start in his team’s narrow 17-16 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. He finished […]

The Arizona Cardinals are fresh off a dominant Week 1 win against the Tennessee Titans, winning with a final score of 38-13. They are now set to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 and if the two teams perform similarly to Week 1 then the Cardinals should have a very fun game. Minnesota is […]

Looking to build on their dominant Week 1 performance against the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams will be coming into Sunday’s matchup laser focused and ready to do some damage against the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterback Matthew Stafford went off last Sunday night when he went 20 of 26 for 300 yards passing along with […]

At this point in his career, it seems as if Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is now regularly reaching historic milestones on a season-by-season basis. For one, Roethlisberger was not at his usual best during the Steelers’ Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills, as he recorded under 200 passing yards and posted a passer […]

The Green Bay Packers were the talk of the NFL in Week 1, but not for the right reasons. They were blown out by the New Orleans Saints, with QB Aaron Rodgers playing arguably his worst game ever. While he’s been the subject of criticism all week long, NFL legend Michael Irvin is the latest […]

Julio Jones had one roller-coaster outing in his debut performance for the Tennessee Titans in their home season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Jones completed a mere three receptions in the contest for 29 receiving yards and had one costly unnecessary roughness penalty that ended the team’s aspirations of picking up a crucial first down […]

The Buffalo Bills are facing the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 in a big AFC East divisional matchup that could play into some playoff implications down the line. The Bills lost their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a weird game offensively. The Dolphins squeaked by the New England Patriots in their opener and […]

Legendary Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roger Brown passed away Friday at the age of 84. The team put out a video tribute honoring Brown: https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1438959190773534722 Owner Sheila Ford Hamp put out this statement: “Roger Brown will always hold a special place in our team’s history. A member of the Lions’ esteemed ‘Fearsome Foursome’ of the […]

When coming into the NFL, it is important to have support from your teammates. Therefore, it must feel good for cornerback and the ninth pick of the 2021 NFL draft, Patrick Surtain II, to hear words of encouragement from his Denver Broncos teammates. Former 2nd pick in the 2011 Draft and outside linebacker Von Miller […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been pondering the decision and status of starting running back Josh Jacobs with Sunday’s game for Sunday’s game vs the Pittsburgh Steelers. But, according to Ari Meirov, Jacobs is now listed as out for Sunday’s clash. #Raiders RB Josh Jacobs has been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Pittsburgh. — […]

In what may be the first of a multitude of encounters, New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson will face the New England Patriots in Week 2. Rookie quarterbacks have not fared well against the Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick. For one, Belichick has led the Patriots to a 21-6 record against rookie quarterbacks, […]

The Miami Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills in their second consecutive AFC East divisional matchup. This is a huge opportunity for Miami to take an early lead in the playoff race. However, it won’t be a walk in the park. This Dolphins-Bills game should come down to the wire. It’s time to continue our NFL […]

After a spectacular performance in Week 1, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the San Francisco 49ers in a tough matchup. This Eagles-49ers contest has the potential to be the game of the week, especially if Philadelphia can keep it competitive. It’s time to continue our NFL prediction series with an Eagles Week 2 prediction. The […]

Often times in the NFL the highlighted matchups include two star quarterbacks or a top tier wideout going up against a top tier cornerback. In Week 2, one of the premier matchups will feature NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson of the Indianapolis Colts against three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald of […]

Gerald McCoy was hoping to get a fresh start with the Las Vegas Raiders after he missed all of the 2020 season with an injury. After just one game in 2021, McCoy was hit once again with a devastating season-ending injury. On Friday, McCoy spoke out on the first time since the news of his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just can’t catch any sort of break when it comes to injuries. After an impressive Week 1 victory against the Washington Football Team, the Chargers have now placed Bryan Bulaga on IR as the veteran will be out for the next three weeks, at least, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL […]

The Kansas City Chiefs head to the northeast to take on the Baltimore Ravens in a primetime matchup on Sunday night. This Chiefs-Ravens game should be one for the ages, as both franchises hope to be competing for a Super Bowl this year. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Chiefs Week […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a big list of players out for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Anthony Barr, Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Hand, and Everson Griffen are all absent from the game on Sunday with various injuries in a situation that does not bode well for Minnesota. Griffen, however, is out with a concussion that […]

After a disaster of a game to open their regular season, the Green Bay Packers will look to bounce back in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions. They’ll have to do so without their star edge rusher Za’Darius Smith not only for the Lions game, but for a few weeks after that too. #Packers coach […]

The New York Giants lost to the Washington Football Team on a last-second field goal after Dexter Lawrence was called for an offsides penalty. The Giants fans didn’t hold back either after the tough loss, and of course Lawrence was at the center of it. Lawrence spoke about the penalty and the loss with reporters […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has often been known for his short and abrupt answers during press conferences. On Friday, he provided a masterpiece. The Patriots’ legendary coach was asked about long snapping, specifically if a roster spot needs to be used for one instead of just getting someone else on the active […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller was supposed to be back from his suspension on Sunday. The Dolphins are set to have their second game of the season after winning the first one against the New England Patriots. The score was close, 17-16, and it was expected that Fuller would be back to help his […]

Many were surprised when San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon was a healthy scratch for their Week 1 contest against the Detroit Lions. After Raheem Mostert suffered a season-ending knee injury, Kyle Shanahan and Co. have made their decision on Sermon for Week 2 after he showed “extra aggressiveness” this week for the […]

The Washington Football Team walked away with the victory after a thrilling matchup against the New York Giants. Many were unsure how the game would play out, as quarterback Taylor Heinicke filled in for an injured Ryan Fitzpatrick. After a strong performance on Thursday night, the question must be asked, is Taylor Heinicke the real […]

The New York Giants shocked a lot of people when they selected wide receiver Kadarius Toney out of Florida with their first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, after two weeks of the season, this pick is even more confusing as Toney’s role has been nearly invisible. In the Giants’ opener against the Denver […]

The Washington Football Team just barely squeaked by the New York Giants on a Thursday night primetime showdown. Dustin Hopkins played hero with a last-second field goal, but the story of the night was Taylor Heinicke, who stepped up for the injured Ryan Fitzpatrick and willed Washington to a victory. After the game, Washington Football […]

The Thursday night prime time game between the New York Giants and Washington Football Team was a roller coaster of a matchup. There was a whirlwind of emotions for both fanbases throughout the evening. However, the Giants wound up being the culprit of their own demise with multiple mistakes and leaving points on the board. […]

After an unbelievable finish to a Thursday Night Football classic, the Washington Football Team decided to go all the way into troll mode following their 30-29 win over the New York Giants. At least their social team did. 𝐖 pic.twitter.com/A2bjZPSD6J — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 17, 2021 They didn’t have to do the Giants like […]

The New York Giants would have defeated the Washington Football Team on Thursday night if 2019 first-round pick Dexter Lawrence didn’t jump offsides on Dustin Hopkins’ first game-winning field goal attempt in the final seconds. Hopkins missed that initial kick but got another chance because of Lawrence’s gaffe, and the Washington kicker cashed in to […]

The Green Bay Packers wet the bed in their opening week matchup against the New Orleans Saints, which had critics circling around Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback was surprisingly laid back in his postgame comments about the defeat, which was perceived as apathy by some after his drama-filled offseason. The Packers star explained his mood, reiterating […]