NFL Articles - Page 2017

It is safe to say that San Francisco 49ers starting left tackle Trent Williams is quite concerned about the playing surface at MetLife Stadium as the NFC West franchise will be competing at such a venue for the second straight week this weekend. After defeating the lowly New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week […]

Earlier in the week, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson was forced to defend struggling quarterback Carson Wentz, who has not been great to start the 2020 regular season. With Pederson and Wentz leading the Eagles to a disappointing 0-2 start to the year, the tandem need to turn things around in a hurry as […]

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and the surging Seattle Seahawks are off to a perfect 2-0 start to the 2020 regular season. As a result, Wilson has since moved into the top spot as the new favorite to ultimately come away with the 2020 NFL MVP award—according to at least one infamous Las Vegas-based sportsbook, anyway […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a mess over the last few years, and fans of the franchise have agreed that their front office known as GarPax was largely to blame. The #FireGarPax was a cry for help from Bulls fans just wanting a competent basketball team again. Now, Chicago has relieved Gar Forman of his […]

With a grand jury failing to bring the anticipated charges against the police officers that killed Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers believes that such a decision could lead to increased protests throughout the NFL. While the NFL has seemingly changed its tune in regards to social and racial injustice […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert had as much of a stellar debut in Week 2 than a rookie could ask for in last-minute conditions. For Herbert, last Sunday should’ve been the normal for a rookie that was playing behind a favored, veteran quarterback. Yet moments before the game, Herbert was told to suit […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) remains unsure about his availability for the team’s Week 3 matchup with the New Orleans Saints on “Sunday Night Football.” The star wideout did not practice on Wednesday, and believes it’s “too early” to make any major decisions. “It’s too early to tell,” Adams told the team’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may be under the magnifying glass after a peculiar injury to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The veteran quarterback will remain on the sidelines for a while after a freak accident involving a Chargers’ team doctor that flukily punctured Taylor’s lung upon giving him a pain-killer medicine for his ribs injury. The initial […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is averaging just 6.9 yards gained per pass attempt to start the 2020 season, though he could care less about that stat. Brees said he does not focus much on statistics. Rather, he stressed the importance of making good decisions that add up to wins for the Saints: “You […]

Amongst the highly debated rivalries in the NFL, the Packers-Vikings surely should rank high amongst the greats. Both clubs have saw their fair share of grand, heroic-savoring moments. Where these moments align could be argued for years to come, with some spanning across the lengths of decades. Here, we’ll focus on a select few that […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio was one of five coaches fined by the NFL for failing to wear a mask in Week 2. Fangio made no excuses for his blunder during a press conference Wednesday. Instead, the second-year head coach stated he needs to be more vigilant about pulling the mask back up after […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. is officially listed as questionable for the team’s Thursday night game against the Miami Dolphins. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Chark is nursing an upper-body injury and could be a game-time decision. Rapoport also noted center Brandon Linder is out for Jacksonville, while star Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones […]

The New York Giants were already down a star running back after Saquon Barkley suffered a torn ACL against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. They are also down a top receiver after Sterling Shepard was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reported Shepard sustained a turf toe […]

Veteran journalist and FOX Sports personality Skip Bayless had been in the news for the wrong reasons in recent weeks. Bayless made insensitive remarks about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after Prescott detailed his own struggles with mental health following the death of his brother. The comments exposed Bayless to tons of scrutiny on social […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden have the tall task of scheming for New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton this weekend, made even tougher given Newton’s ability to run the football. Newton has already rushed for 122 yards and four scores in the first two games, and Gruden has given the former […]

The Indianapolis Colts are entering their Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets with a 1-1 record after dominating the Minnesota Vikings. After losing in disappointing fashion in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Colts destroyed Kirk Cousins and the Vikings by a final score of 28-11. Their defense looked great and […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense had already experienced its share of injuries and struggles through the first two games of the season, but things are only going to get harder for Carson Wentz and Co. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Eagles rookie wideout Jalen Reagor is likely going to be placed on injured reserve after […]

There had been plenty of speculation regarding the Chicago Bears’ situation under center heading into the 2020 NFL season with the arrival of Nick Foles. Fortunately, it appears his presence has helped pay dividends for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky credited Foles for his contributions as both a backup quarterback and part-time coach, via Mike Florio […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is not concerned by his struggles after the team’s 0-2 start. Wentz completed under 59 percent of his pass attempts while also throwing four interceptions and losing a fumble in the season opener. The 27-year-old’s play has hardly inspired confidence, but Wentz is blocking out the noise and remaining optimistic […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers once again came through with a dominating win in Week 2, this time over the Detroit Lions by a final score of 42-21. It was a game that showcased the Packers’ skills on both sides of the ball. With a 2-0 record, the Packers will now shift their […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach initially suggested Jimmy Garoppolo might play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after suffering an ankle injury this past weekend. However, it seems backup quarterback Nick Mullens will be lining up under center on Sunday (via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk): “I’ll be surprised if Jimmy […]

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into their Week 3 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks needing a statement win. After falling to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, the Cowboys evened up their record with a big comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. It was an improbably comeback, but the kind of game that can […]

The Minnesota Vikings season has only just begun. Yet, after an 0-2 start, it is possible the playoffs are out of sight. Minnesota fell behind early in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, with Aaron Rodgers picking their secondary apart with ease and maneuvering in the pocket. Kirk Cousins and Co. attempted to fight […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are obviously a much better football team than they were just one year ago. Unfortunately, their record has not reflected that yet. Entering Week 3, the Bengals are 0-2, although they have been very competitive so far under the leadership of their rookie quarterback. In Week 1, the Bengals […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is likely headed for the injured reserve. Kyle Shanahan said Coleman will probably be placed on IR, given he is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a knee injury sustained in the team’s Week 2 win over the New York Jets. 49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan […]

It was recently revealed that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s lung was accidentally punctured by the team doctor upon giving him treatment. The strange incident prompted George Atallah who currently serves as the assistant executive director of external affairs for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to further look into the situation. Atallah confirmed in […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Justin Herbert was the surprise starting quarterback during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and he will have another shot to earn his first win in Week 3. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Herbert has been named the starter for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers […]

The Carolina Panthers were dealt a critical blow with running back Christian McCaffrey suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 3. The team has since taken action to ensure that he is focused on his recovery. The Panthers have decided to place McCaffrey on injured reserve where he will miss at least the next three […]

Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to sustained chest pains to which he had difficulty breathing. He was eventually taken to the hospital after the team concluded their pre-game warmups prior to kickoff. It was revealed that the team doctor accidentally punctured Taylor’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off quite the debacle after letting the Dallas Cowboys escape with a win in Week 2. Unfortunately, it appears they were dealt another blow with wide receiver Julio Jones. Jones was already dealing with a hamstring issue going into the matchup versus the Cowboys. Head coach Dan Quinn has revealed […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may be one of the most influential coaches in football history, but that influence hasn’t quite translated to fashion. On Tuesday, Patriots quarterback Cam Newton — amongst the most colorful dressers on the planet — joked that he might start dressing Belichick if Newton hits his contract incentives. […]

The world still seems like a blur for New England Patriots running back James White after the incident involving his parents earlier this week. The car accident killed his father Tyrone while his mother Lisa remains in critical condition. The seven-year veteran penned a message on Instagram celebrating his son Xzavier’s first birthday while also […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has been in the league long enough to see similarities between his former and current players on the field. He’s definitely coached some great ones. He likened Chiefs playmaker Patrick Mahomes’s playing style to that of Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. “They […]

Entering the 2020 season, the Arizona Cardinals were projected by many to be at the bottom of the NFC West. That is not the case to begin the season. After two weeks, the Cardinals have a 61.7% chance to make the postseason, according to Football Outsiders. Arizona set the tone for their season immediately. In […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette did little to leave his imprint in the team’s opening game loss against the New Orleans Saints. He finally hit his strides in the following matchup against the Carolina Panthers as the Bucs won 31-17. Fournette reportedly challenged his offensive line Sunday, pleading with them: “Y’all give me […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ slow start to the 2020 NFL season shouldn’t be happening considering the changes made on the team’s defensive operations. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn instated Raheem Morris as the new defensive coordinator who currently shares responsibilities for calling plays with linebackers coach Jeff Ulbrich. The pairing has been unsuccessful after the team’s […]

Former Chicago Bears great, and all around NFL legend, Gale Sayers has passed away at the age of 77. The news came out via the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For the sake of transparency, we saw the news via Ryan Baker on Twitter.  The awards Sayers snagged over the years was numerous. A four-time […]

As it stands today, there are 11 NFL franchises that sit at a winless 0-2 through the first two weeks of the 2020-21 regular season. However, not much is currently expected from the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions as these teams will more […]

Tennessee Titans sophomore wide receiver A.J. Brown was highly regarded as one of the breakout candidates heading into the 2020 NFL season. However, he has had a rocky start to his second professional campaign due to a nagging bone bruise in his knee. It was not confirmed when he sustained the injury but he did […]