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Throughout the week, the question regarding the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets hasn’t been about which team will win, but how large the Chiefs’ winning margin will be once the game is all over. Kansas City is coming off a 43-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 7, with […]

It’s a must-win game for the New England Patriots in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots have struggled much of the season, even during their two wins. They’ve failed to find the right amount of chemistry on offense while leaving more to be desired from their defense, especially following a blowout in Week […]

The 2-5 Dallas Cowboys will take on the 2-4-1 Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 in a battle between two NFC East rivals. The Cowboys will be starting third-stringer Ben DiNucci at quarterback since starter Dak Prescott is out for the season and back up Andy Dalton suffered a brutal head hit in Week 7 against […]

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram might not be available for this weekend’s AFC North showdown with the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday afternoon Ingram is doubtful for Week 8 as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. Some late Friday moves:— #Ravens RB Mark Ingram (ankle) is listed as doubtful.— […]

The Tua Tagovailoa era will officially begin in Miami this Sunday when the first-round selection out of Alabama makes his first NFL start for the Dolphins against the Los Angeles Rams. Tagovailoa has been labeled as an extremely accurate passer and should increase the production of some of the pass catchers in the offense. While […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul appears quite motivated to face his former team on Monday Night Football. Pierre-Paul said Friday he was going to “destroy” the New York Giants when the two teams square off on Monday, presumably as part of a “revenge” game, so to speak. "I'm going to Monday Night Football […]

Green Bay Packers halfback Aaron Jones has been ruled out of a Week 8 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The fourth-year running back has been dealing with a calf injury that’s kept him sidelined recently. Packers’ RB Aaron Jones ruled out for Sunday vs. Minnesota. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October […]

After an extended time away from football, Dez Bryant found a team that was willing to give him a second chance after the Baltimore Ravens signed him to the practice squad this week. On the daily Locked On Ravens podcast, host Kevin Oestreicher was joined by Cole Jackson of Russell Street Report to discuss why […]

Most athletes try to avoid the political spotlight seeing as how it takes away from the joys of the actual sport, but with Brett Favre no longer taking the field, he’s been open to expressing his view more lately. The former three-time MVP took to his Twitter account on Friday to voice his support for […]

The 2020 NFL season is nearing its halfway point, meaning that for fantasy football general managers, the stretch run is upon us. Whether you’re trying to solidify a first-round bye or looking for your first win of the season, having a quality tight end can help maximize your lineup’s potential, and can be a safety […]

This year has seen its share of sports legends come and go, and Green Bay Packers fans lost a franchise icon on Friday. Legendary Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley just died at the age of 81: Herb Adderley, a member of six championship teams with the Packers and Cowboys, and a described as the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew made light of his own thumb injury in humorous fashion on Friday. Minshew posted a clip from The Office in which the famous Michael Scott, played by Steve Carrell, humorously explains it will take a “bullet to the brain”—and then some—to kill movie-in-TV show character Michael Scarn. Threat Level Midnight pic.twitter.com/5Hncm6msyn — […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback situation was already in dire straits when Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury in Week 5. But things have grown significantly more worrisome under center. Veteran gunslinger Andy Dalton sustained an injury to the head and neck area against the Washington Football Team next weekend. Dalton entered into concussion protocol, […]

The Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field in a pivotal NFC West matchup on Sunday. Seattle (5-1) looks to avoid losing a division contest for the second time in as many weeks, while San Francisco (4-3) aims for its third consecutive victory. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson holds a 31-8 record in […]

The Atlanta Falcons were able to pull a stunning upset against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, improving their overall record to 2-6 for the season. It came with a heavy price though, with Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley sustaining an ankle injury that forced him to exit the game. It’s been reported, however, that […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore suffered a knee injury in practice on Thursday that required an MRI, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Gilmore has not been ruled out of New England’s Week 8 matchup against the AFC East–leading Buffalo Bills (5-2) on Sunday at Bills Stadium. #Patriots star CB Stephon Gilmore tweaked his […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings looking like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. After starting the season 5-1, Aaron Rodgers and company are riding high. While they may be feeling good, they are also still in business mode and are looking to sweep the Vikings once […]

The Baltimore Ravens are not messing around with their contract-year players. Just weeks after signing CB Marlon Humphrey to a big-money extension, the Ravens have now moved on to left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who reportedly just put pen to paper on a massive five-year extension worth a whopping $112.9 million. This report comes via NFL.com’s […]

With the New England Patriots currently standing at 2-4 to open the season, rumors have been swirling about the possibility of the team offloading some of its players prior to the upcoming trade deadline. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had the opportunity to address the rumor in a recent interview, and unsurprisingly, the 68-year-old decided […]

It took them a few weeks, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally playing like a team that could seriously challenge for the Super Bowl. After handing Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers their first loss of the season in Week 6, the Buccaneers continued to fire on all cylinders in Week 7, dominating […]

Earlier in the week, the Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Dontari Poe. The 30-year-old’s tenure in Dallas lasted for just seven games, and at this point, coach Mike McCarthy believes that this recent development comes with a huge silver lining. According to McCarthy, Poe’s departure presents itself as an opportunity for other guys to step […]

One of the spookiest holidays is just around the corner: Halloween. This is the only day everyone gets a pass and is allowed to look as insane as they want to. Through the years, people have gone costume-crazy and have gone all-out with their ‘fits – and that includes some of our favorite NBA and […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had quite a performance for his squad on Thursday, which included a rather uncharacteristic 13-yard rushing touchdown. Ryan isn’t exactly a running QB, which is why his TD against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday prompted some (relatively) wild celebrations from pretty much the entire Falcons squad. After the game, Ryan […]

People around the NFL believe Jon Bostic of the Washington Football Team deserves far more than just an ejection after his unnecessary hit on Dallas Cowboys QB Andy Dalton (formerly of the Bengals) in their Week 7 match. TV analyst Greg McElroy invoked the names of Vontaze Burfict and Patrick Mahomes. A day after his […]

Carolina Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater got the worst of a physical altercation in their Thursday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons. The quarterback had to leave the game after he was illegally tackled above the neck by pass rusher Charles Harris. The dirty play came shortly after the 27-year old was kicked by Dante […]

RB Todd Gurley scored a TD for the Atlanta Falcons, and this time he won’t draw flak for it. With the Falcons up by just a deuce, 19-17 in the early goings of the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night at the Bank of America Stadium, Gurley broke free and squeezed past […]

Atlanta Falcons’ defensive end Charles Harris was ejected from Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers, thanks to a helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting. #Falcons pass-rusher Charles Harris has been ejected for a shot to Teddy Bridgewater’s head and PJ Walker is at QB for the #Panthers. — […]

Carolina Panthers star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took a big hit on Thursday night, which has forced him to exit the matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Reports state that Bridgewater has been evaluated in the medical tent, which suggests that he might have sustained a significant injury here. As reported by NFL.com’s Ian Rapaport, Falcons’ Charles […]

Atlanta Falcons star wideout Calvin Ridley left the Carolina Panthers game with an injury. Ridley suffered an ankle injury. Back to NFL news: #Falcons WR Calvin Ridley, who was questionable to return with an ankle injury, has now been ruled out. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2020 The 2020 season has been a disaster […]

Carolina Panthers wideout Curtis Samuel scored on a flea-flicker against the Atlanta Falcons on a perfect pass from Teddy Bridgewater. Take a look. .@CurtisSamuel4__ AGAIN. This time on the flea flicker from @Teddyb_h2o! #KeepPounding 📺: #ATLvsCAR on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/7t8JPVFsbv — NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2020 Curtis Samuel is one of the more underrated […]

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks had some interest in signing Antonio Brown, but the team ultimately decided not to pursue a deal, allowing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to add the former superstar wideout. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Seahawks did extensive due diligence on Brown and weren’t comfortable signing AB […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has begun to open up about his lackluster performance through the first seven weeks of the NFL season. Coming off a game that saw the former-MVP throw three interceptions, as the Patriots were thrashed 33-6 by the San Francisco 49ers, Newton was honest in his assessment of his play […]

The 3-3 Las Vegas Raiders will take on the 5-2 Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Week 8. The Raiders are looking to get back in the win column after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home in Week 7 by a final score of 45-20. The Browns, meanwhile, will look to win their […]

The 4-2 New Orleans Saints will travel to the Windy City in Week 8 to take on the 5-2 Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Saints enter Week 8 on a three-game winning streak, with wins over the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers. The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a blowout loss […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers will face off on Thursday Night Football in a battle of struggling teams. The Falcons hold a record of 1-6, choking away several games in the course of the regular season so far. Atlanta has tortured ML bettors all season. They held late leads against the Cowboys, the Bears, […]

The Buffalo Bills have come out in the first seven weeks of play and taken the lead in the AFC East, spearheaded by Josh Allen. At 5-2, they hold first place atop the division, a spot that was usually reserved for the New England Patriots. They’ve only recently lost some steam against two formidable opponents […]

The 4-3 San Francisco 49ers will take on the 5-1 Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 in a must-see NFC West showdown. After getting smacked by the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 by a final score of 43-19, the 49ers have bounced back with two solid wins over the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 112 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 112 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 112 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their predictions for Week 8 […]

With Andy Dalton injured, Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci is set to make his first career NFL start in Week 8 against the rival Philadelphia Eagles. As expected, DiNucci is pretty excited about making his first start on Sunday Night Football on NBC. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime,” Cowboys QB Ben DiNucci […]