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The Dallas Cowboys may start Cooper Rush over Ben DiNucci in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers since Andy Dalton will miss his second straight game, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Dalton is being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and DiNucci struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, a game the Cowboys lost to […]

The New England Patriots have made a trade for a wide receiver, though maybe not the big-time playmaker fans hoped for ahead of deadline day. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Pats acquired Miami Dolphins third-year wide receiver Isaiah Ford. A rare intra-division trade: Dolphins are trading WR Isaiah Ford to the New England Patriots, […]

The Tennessee Titans made a move to bolster their defense before Tuesday’s trade deadline as they acquired cornerback Desmond King from the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers will receive a 2021 sixth-round pick. The Titans defense has been suspect at times this season, especially in the defensive backfield. So much so that the Titans may […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 113 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 113 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 113 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

The Miami Dolphins feel strongly about their positioning in the AFC as the playoff push around the league begins to heat up. Confidence is growing in their offense after starting Tua Tagovailoa last week. Now the defense will use some of their strengths to shut down Kyler Murray and the high-powered Arizona Cardinals offense. Kyle […]

The Green Bay Packers are considering adding help at the wide receiver spot ahead of the trade deadline. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Packers have indeed discussed trading for Houston Texans wideout Will Fuller. However, Russini indicated there is internal disagreement within the organization as to whether it will be worth the potential cost […]

The 2020 fantasy football season is nearly halfway through and, for most leagues, the trade deadline is just around the corner. Managers have seen their teams take shape at this point. There is a pretty good understanding of depth, needs and other roster management considerations as managers prepare for a playoff run. Additionally, there are […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterbacking situation continues to take numerous twists and turns. Veteran backup Andy Dalton missed Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a concussion, resulting in a start for 2020 seventh-round pick Ben DiNucci. It turns out DiNucci will get another start this weekend, as Dalton will miss his second consecutive game. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the NFL, and not just in the player ranks. Denver Broncos president John Elway and chief executive officer Joe Ellis recently tested positive for the coronavirus and will both be away from the team facility due to the league’s protocols until they are cleared to return, according to the […]

The Green Bay Packers will have to find ways to score aside from their ground game as they are expected to be with three of their running backs in their Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Veteran ball-carrier Jamaal Williams and rookie rusher A.J. Dillon are already ruled out for Thursday’s game while […]

ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky voiced his opinion regarding the New England Patriots who failed to find their erstwhile dominant form and are struggling in their 2020 campaign as of late. “The dynasty is over,” Orlovsky began. “It really ended on March 17 when Tom Brady left.” The University of Connecticut product […]

A better Indianapolis Colts squad has emerged midway through the 2020 NFL season. Colts head coach Frank Reich and his men currently hold a 5-2 record to place second in the AFC South division as they head to Week 9 proceedings. Their performance as of late has given Philip Rivers and company a newfound hope […]

Everyone is wondering whether or not the New England Patriots are going to be buyers or sellers at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. While the deadline looms, Willie McGinest — a former player of the Patriots and current analyst on NFL Network — spoke about his dream trade of New England acquiring Michael Thomas. […]

The referees picked up the flag, then put it down. That gesture late on Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Giants made the difference in the outcome of the match. Initially throwing down the flag for pass interference, the refs overturned the call, preventing Daniel Jones and the Giants a […]

The New England Patriots find themselves in unchartered territory, boasting a 2-5 record after four consecutive losses. Despite the current state of the Patriots, Bill Belichick doesn’t seem too concerned due to the team’s future cap situation, per NESN’s Doug Kyed. Belichick was asked by @McKennAnalysis if the Patriots are looking to preserve their cap […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came out flat in their game against the New York Giants on Sunday. In the end, the Bucs managed to crawl out of the hole they dug for themselves early on and snatched a 25-23 win. Wide receiver Mike Evans admitted after the game (via Kevin Patra of NFL.com) that the […]

The Los Angeles Rams have shown in recent years that they aren’t afraid to make notable moves ahead of the trade deadline. Despite showing an aggressive nature in previous seasons, Sean McVay doesn’t believe the Rams will make any noteworthy moves before the league’s trade deadline on Tuesday. “I don’t expect anything in the next […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller remains optimistic that he can make a return on the field sooner than later. It was originally feared that Miller’s ankle injury, which he suffered prior to the season opener, would be season-ending but he continues to put his hopes up for a return in the latter stages of the […]

Antonio Brown is prepared to make his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 versus the New Orleans Saints. As the Buccaneers hope to get revenge in their rematch with the Saints, Tampa Bay has been ‘shocked’ with Brown’s physical condition, per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Brown hasn’t played in an NFL […]

The New England Patriots are willing to part ways with star cornerback Stephon Gilmore, albeit for a steep price tag. The team is reportedly asking for a first-round pick along with a player in exchange for the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, according to ESPN‘s Dianna Russini. Gilmore has tallied a total of 20 […]

The wide receiving duo of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett is arguably the best in the NFL right now. Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson certainly thinks so, calling the studs two of the best receivers in the game. Via Brady Henderson of ESPN: “We have so many guys that can step up and step […]

The New England Patriots have hit a bit of a rough patch, losing four consecutive games after Sunday’s defeat to the Buffalo Bills. While things look bleak for the Patriots, Cam Newton revealed what he believes New England needs to do to get back on track: “Just the vibe that you get in that locker […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were given a surprise scare by the lowly New York Giants in Week 8 proceedings. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians gave his take regarding Giants quarterback Daniel Jones’ performance after Tampa Bay’s 25-23 win on Sunday, as per NY Daily News Sports‘ Pat Leonard: Bruce Arians' on Daniel Jones: “You know […]

Close but not quite. That sums up the New York Giants’ controversial Monday Night Football loss against the Tampa Bay Bucs. If we’re being completely honest, this has been the major theme of Daniel Jones’ second year in the league. The Giants’ quarterback failed to impress yet again with a crucial error which could’ve brought […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and wideout Mike Evans have already developed an amazing rapport, particularly in the red zone. Check out Brady and Evans as they hooked up for a slick fourth-quarter touchdown on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. .@MikeEvans13_ extends and secures the TD catch!@Buccaneers take a 22-17 lead […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting picked off New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Monday Night Football for Jones’ 2nd INT of the night. Take a look: SMB with the INT! @MrSeanyB1 #GoBucs 📺: #TBvsNYG on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/UfeikXPSJW pic.twitter.com/GsO5L4RJ7A — NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2020 This is Sean […]

The great Tom Brady just got trumped and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller isn’t having it. The three-time NFL MVP got sacked early in their game against the New York Giants on Monday night at  MetLife Stadium as the Buccaneers tried to keep the contest close. It was Giants defensive end Leonard Williams who got […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has now thrown 93 touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski. Brady and Gronk connected for the 93rd time on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. .@TomBrady to @RobGronkowski for the 93rd time in their careers.@Buccaneers take the lead! #GoBucs 📺: #TBvsNYG on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis picked off New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in the third quarter on Monday Night Football. The big play by Davis led to a field goal by Ryan Succop, though the Buccaneers are upset they couldn’t get into the end zone. Shaq Barrett forces an errant throw and Carlton […]

Dallas Cowboys second-string quarterback Andy Dalton remains in concussion protocol, which means third-stringer Ben DiNucci could start again in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cowboys star QB Dak Prescott, of course, is out for the season. “Andy hasn’t officially cleared the protocol,” head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday, via Pro Football Talk. “Once […]

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman powered into the end zone in the second quarter to give the Giants a 14-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Check it out: .@WayneGallman powers into the end zone! @Giants open a 14-3 lead. #TogetherBlue 📺: #TBvsNYG on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/UfeikXPSJW pic.twitter.com/86Jg67sYjD […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has opened up about the team’s disappointing season this year. In his weekly radio interview on WEEI in Boston, Belichick admitted that one of the team’s problems this season partly has to do with their lack of depth. “Look, we paid [quarterback] Cam Newton $1 million. I mean it’s […]

Another week down in the NFL season, and yet another string of injuries has struck the league. Finding fantasy football replacements for star players that have gone down never gets easy, but that is what this list is for. There are certainly players out on the waiver wire that can help you get by for […]

With Saquon Barkley and Devonta Freeman no longer in the mix in East Rutherford, the New York Giants have instead been forced to turn to running backs Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the surprise of the evening possibly occurring in the first quarter, Lewis tallied a receiving touchdown to […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick typically doesn’t reveal much about matters relating to his own team to the media, instead saving his possibly-genuine praise for upcoming opponents. The six-time Super Bowl winning coach has a habit of paying hyperbolic compliments onto players or teams the Patriots are getting ready to face, though it’s […]

The Packers and Aaron Rodgers know this: Former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown is now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown has reunited with future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, who has continued to vouch for the veteran pass catcher despite a troubled period in his life. […]

Just a few months ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said he wasn’t interested in adding wideout Antonio Brown despite AB’s rapport with quarterback Tom Brady. When you talk to Arians now, though, the 68-year-old has a completely different tune on Brown, who will make his Buccaneers debut in Week 9 against the […]

The Green Bay Packers may find themselves thin in the backfield, with the availability of halfback Jamaal Williams unknown ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams is just one of two players to come into close contact with halfback AJ Dillon, who tested positive for COVID-19. The other player that’s come in […]

The NFL has already had to postpone a few games due to the COVID-19 pandemic that’s currently affecting the nation. While the games have been able to remain on schedule at simply a later date, the league front office will be exploring the possibility of tinkering with the current playoff format in the event that […]