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The Aaron Rodgers offseason saga has met a relatively half-hearted conclusion. Yes, the reigning NFL MVP has returned to the Green Bay Packers and will suit up for the season. However, given all that’s gone down the past few months, with some baggage carry-over from seasons’ past, anything less than a trade away from Green […]

The NFL is a total meritocracy, and that is proven at the start of every season. Training camp and the preseason almost always lead to some players losing their jobs while others rise up the depth chart. The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of roster spots that are up for grabs, in part due to the […]

Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers got the front office to cave into one of his offseason requests when they traded for wide receiver Randall Cobb. The move was not one general manager Brian Gutekunst intended on exploring but it seemed to be a dealbreaker for Rodgers. On Friday, Rodgers posted on his Instagram […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie Trey Lance had the viral moment in their preseason opener when he connected with wide receiver Trent Sherfield on an 80-yard touchdown that blew up social media. Lance played well in his first NFL action and it has only sparked more whispers about whether or not the rookie could start over […]

As the 2021 NFL regular season is inching closer and closer, the Buffalo Bills are already facing one noteworthy injury dilemma. Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was a notable absence in practice on Sunday. Bills head coach Sean McDermott noted that Diggs was held out of practice due to his lingering knee injury, which also […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is now beginning to make his place in The Windy City. Fields was among the multiple rookie quarterbacks who shined in their respective preseason debuts on Saturday. Following a slow start against the Miami Dolphins, Fields found his footing as the game went on, which paid off in the end […]

The NFL instituted a lot of new rules this season regarding COVID-19 protocols. The NFL also put into place a rule to eliminate taunting, one that includes possible suspensions for multiple violations. Well, Sunday’s preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers included one of the most bizarre “taunting” penalties ever, and surely this […]

The Detroit Lions watched star wide receiver Calvin Johnson be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, and rightfully so. Megatron was the most dynamic wide receiver of his time and walked away from the game way before his time was done. Well, Johnson is back, this time in front of a ton of Detroit […]

After a pretty good showing by Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers are probably looking at Aaron Rodgers sideways. Obviously, this should go without saying, but we’re clearly kidding. You don’t look sideways at arguably the greatest gunslinger of all-time. Nonetheless, there were some concerns after the game regarding Love’s health, as he got dinged […]

The NFL season is here. Preseason, that is. With that being said, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is already in midseason form and is once again giving spectacular quotes. On Sunday, Belichick gave an interesting answer regarding injuries to his team. Bill Belichick to reporters today on whether any of his players suffered […]

Ahead of their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, the Indianapolis Colts hit another COVID-19 bump in the road, as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is a no-go according to the team due to COVID-related issues. A decent size snag ahead of the Panthers-Colts game. This isn’t the first issue the franchise has had. Frank Reich, […]

The NFL season is nearly underway as the Carolina Panthers are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in a preseason matchup. It should be a great game, as both teams will have a chance to scout the depth of their rosters. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis attempted to have his cake and eat it too after his team’s preseason opener. When asked about how his franchise is handling the pandemic not dying down, coupled with the Delta Variant hurting the nation a big way, he played dumb and there’s no other way to explain it. […]

The Denver Broncos quarterback competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater is heating up after a single preseason game. Well, by that we actually mean that Vic Fangio sees absolutely no needles moved thanks to both playing well in their opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. “I don’t think any separation happened today,” Broncos […]

During a Rams-Chargers preseason game, a fan got his rear absolutely broken by numerous fans. It was, to put it politely, a big ordeal. Here’s video of the fight in which a Rams fan gets bonked in the head, gut and side a bunch of times while other fans start tossing assorted beverages on everyone […]

When the Jacksonville Jaguars and Urban Meyer went out of their way to sign Tim Tebow, social media reacted as predictably as possible. Some people were thrilled for the quarterback-turned-tight end, but others were angry over the idea he was taking someone else’s spot. However you feel about the situation, Tim Tebow, as a person, […]

All eyes will be on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence this season. It’s been that way ever since he set foot at Clemson nearly four years ago, and that’s still the case now in the NFL after being selected as the number one overall pick. But the Jaguars’ prized rookie didn’t have the dream start […]

New York Jets fans cursed the football gods when they missed out on Trevor Lawrence in the 2021 NFL Draft. Their perception of that draft going forward will depend a lot on just how good second-overall pick Zach Wilson becomes. Yes, Lawrence is seen by many as a generational talent. But if Wilson can become […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already laid his claim as the face of the NFL. But incumbent legends such as Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren’t exactly giving up that mantle just yet, as they’ve gone on to win the Super Bowl and NFL MVP award respectively. But the Chiefs QB squashed any […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was not happy with the way he played in Saturday’s 20-13 loss to the Chicago Bears, especially his brutal interception in the second quarter of the contest. The Dolphins actually led 13-3 at the half, but the starting offense did not score a touchdown and it was Jacoby Brissett who […]

Cam Newton appears to be sending a message to the New England Patriots amid his quarterback battle with rookie Mac Jones. On Instagram, Newton made a couple of posts about his situation in New England and all the criticisms he has received. One of the posts, however, seems to be directed at the Patriots since […]

Jordan Love has all the time in the preseason to help improve his reputation as the successor of Aaron Rodgers for the Green Bay Packers. So far, so good. In the first half of the Packers’ preseason game Saturday night against the Houston Texans, Love flexed his muscle in a performance that metaphorically tells “I […]

There is still no clear-cut choice to be the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL season. But if you’re into overreactions, then the gig might just have been bagged by Trey Lance — and not by Jimmy Garoppolo — after the rookie went off with this 80-yard touchdown pass to […]

Someday, San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance will settle by the porch and reminisce that one time Kansas City Chiefs defensive end  Chris Jones brutally welcomed him to the pros during a preseason game. Up against defending AFC champions Saturday night, Lance made his way to the field to take over Jimmy Garoppolo and […]

It’s Week 1 of the 2021 NFL preseason and it means a lot of things. Among which is that it’s now the perfect time for fans to manufacture overreactions over singular plays in a random game that’s basically equivalent to a glorified scrimmage contest. Take for example Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who may or […]

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields was the star of the show in his team’s 20-13 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. Although Fields opened up the contest on a sluggish note, he showed glimpses of his promising potential as the game went on, which included anchoring a pair of touchdown drives. Overall, Fields notched […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made big moves this offseason with the hopes of making a push for the Super Bowl. They should finish as one of the NFL’s top teams this year, as the defense is stacked with the offense being vastly improved. We’ll see how the roster looks on Saturday night, as they […]

The Chicago Bears got preseason action started on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, which gave fans a live look at first-rounder Justin Fields. The former Ohio State star has impressed heavily and that even caught the attention of LeBron James. Take a look at his reaction to Fields’ first NFL touchdown: Justin Fields is so […]

After a solid playoff run last year, the Cleveland Browns hope to take the NFL by storm in 2021. The roster is stacked as the roster looks like a Super Bowl contender this year. With the preseason opener taking place on Saturday night, the Browns’ coaching staff will see just how deep the roster is. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense is now in the hands of Jalen Hurts, though he can wait until the start of the 2021 NFL regular season before he can have its full use. For now, he’ll have to be contented sharing duties under center with the pair of Joe Flacco and Nick Mullens. Hurts played a […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers got his wish when the team brought back Randall Cobb. Now, it appears he’s interested in seeing another beloved Packer join forces with him once again. Cobb posted a story urging Green Bay to sign former linebacker Clay Matthews. Rodgers fully endorsed that idea, re-posting this on his […]

The Dallas Cowboys have participated in two preseason games already as they approach the 2021 NFL regular season. Even though Dallas has fallen 0-2 in the preseason, there have been some shining stars on the roster throughout training camp. Their offense will likely thrive, but the Cowboys need some help on the defensive side of […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is currently dealing with a shoulder injury that’s believed to be minor. However, Michael Irvin believes that it’s a lot more serious than initially thought. The Cowboys legend recently spoke about it on his podcast and offered his honest take on where Prescott could be going from this point, per […]

The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the preseason on Saturday night. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Browns-Jaguars prediction and pick. The two franchises are currently at different times in their journey to the top. The Browns will be hoping to build on last year’s success as […]

The first NFL “battle of L.A.” will take place this weekend as the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams will battle it out at SoFi Stadium in their preseason opener. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Chargers-Rams prediction and pick. Both teams are coming into the 2021 season […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will play their first preseason game on Saturday night. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Chiefs-49ers prediction and pick. Both of these teams have high expectations coming into the 2021 season. The Chiefs just made back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, and anything […]

The New York Jets will face off against the New York Giants in a preseason game on Saturday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Jets-Giants prediction and pick. The Jets are the definition of a rebuilding team. New head coach Robert Saleh is taking over a team that won […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their preseason opener in a Super Bowl rematch against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Well, the Niners themselves have a lot of storylines circling around the team. The running back group is a crowded one. The quarterback carousel is spinning rapidly as Jimmy Garoppolo and […]

With the NFL preseason officially underway, the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. After a busy offseason, the Raiders hope to improve and make a playoff push in 2021. They have their work cut out for them in a stacked AFC West, but Las Vegas should be […]