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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were brought back down to earth after they dropped their season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The debuts of both Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were spoiled by Drew Brees and the rest of the Saints, who managed to snag a 34-23 win. With that said, second year […]

Free agent safety Eric Reid admits he has not received any contract offers for the 2020 NFL season despite ranking third in solo tackles in 2019 with the Carolina Panthers. This revelation came after Colin Kaepernick claimed that the NFL is actively “blackballing” Reid. For what it’s worth, Reid’s former Panthers coach and current Washington […]

Days after the Denver Broncos lost their season-opener against the Tennessee Titans, head coach Vic Fangio is refuting his original statements regarding his decision to not call a timeout late in the game. “I should have called timeout there,” Fangio said during his Zoom conference call on Tuesday (per USA Today). It was a close […]

With the Dallas Cowboys slated to allow 25 percent capacity at AT&T Stadium for the franchise’s home-opener, it appears as though team owner Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy have differing options about such a matter. “We’ll just continue to play that by ear and see how that goes,” Jones said on 105.3 The […]

Regardless of how it happened, the Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver Michael Gallup are officially a winless 0-1 to begin the 2020 regular season. With Gallup and company coming up just shy of a victory on the road against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, it wouldn’t be a Cowboys loss without some controversy. […]

Fresh off a brand-new—and very lucrative—contract extension, former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey helped lead the Los Angeles Rams to a massive Week 1 win over the once heralded Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.” However, such a win did not come without some serious controversy as Ramsey helped seal the deal in Week 1 […]

Former New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson is now officially a member of the Carolina Panthers after suiting up for the NFC South franchise in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, after a strange and unprecedented offseason, it seems as though Anderson is still settling in down in Carolina after spending the […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an apparent leg issue. However, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested Sherman’s absence will be brief. Shanahan indicated the team is taking precaution after Sherman felt a little worse for wear on Monday, though the team expects him back on the field […]

Chicago Bears defensive linemen Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks had a humorous back-and-forth on Twitter after it was reported NFL officials called fewer offensive holding penalties in Week 1. Hicks responded to the report with the eyeball emoji, prompting Mack to allude to being held in Chicago’s Week 1 over the Detroit Lions. That’s what […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers had a rather philosophical take on football and life after throwing a pair of interceptions in the team’s Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Rivers lamented the fact he lamented missing an open receiver for a potential touchdown on one of the throws, though he added he […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule hopes his team can generate pressure on Tom Brady in a Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rhule, who made his head coaching debut this past weekend, stated his front seven has the talent to make plays in the backfield. But Rhule asked for his players to […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz spoke highly of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald ahead of a Week 2 showdown between the two teams. Wentz acknowledged Donald is the kind of player capable of turning a game on its head, noting the Eagles will have to account for his whereabouts at all times: “Aaron […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said he and Tom Brady are just fine. Arians responded to some questions about the chemistry between the Buccaneers head coach and quarterback on Wednesday, saying he could care less about the outside noise: “Tom and I are fine,” Arians said, via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. […]

Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott’s “Feed Me” gesture after a big run or a first down has become among the marquee celebrations in football. Naturally, Elliott saw fit to get the moniker tattooed on his stomach, and his mother is warming to her son’s new ink. Elliott explained his mother used to feel slightly perturbed […]

The Cincinnati Bengals selected quarterback Joe Burrow out of LSU with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. On Sunday, he made his NFL debut, starting in their Week 1 contest with the Los Angeles Chargers. So how do Burrow do? Former NFL MVP and legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner shared […]

The New York Giants had a tough time moving the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their regular season opener on Monday, but Giants head coach Joe Judge had high praise for quarterback Daniel Jones. Judge lauded Jones’ toughness, saying the second-year signal-caller “stood in there like a man” against a tough Pittsburgh defense, Paul […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was held out of practice on Wednesday, though it appears to be just a precaution. Kittle sustained a knee injury during the Niners’ opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but he was able to return to the contest. However, the All-Pro took a seat for some additional rest. #49ers […]

Running back Raheem Mostert of the San Francisco 49ers is leaving the team, for good reason though. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, Mostert was granted temporary leave from the team to attend the birth of his child. “Before, their protocol was only one person was allowed to be in the room […]

The Cleveland Browns do not have much time to recover from a disappointing start to the 2020 NFL season as they prepare for their Week 2 showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. Unfortunately, the truncated week could have a major impact on the status of wide receiver Jarvis Landry. Landry missed practice due […]

The Chicago Bears have managed to dispel the rumors regarding wide receiver Allen Robinson’s desire to be traded amid their ongoing contract negotiations. Both sides are now doing some damage control in order to keep the focus on the 2020 NFL season. Robinson has since doubled down on his desire to remain in Chicago for […]

The New York Jets suffered a tough loss to AFC East divisional rival Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Following a 7-9 season, a bad start to 2020 was not what they needed. Of course, this raises a lot of questions about head coach Adam Gase and his job security at the moment. According to Brian […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers season started off on a sour note when the dropped their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans Saints. This was obviously disappointing following their exciting offseason that saw the team add so many big names, including quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Those additions paired with superstar wide […]

It is never too early to begin looking at head coaches on the NFL hot seat. This is especially true when there were plenty of options already sitting there heading into the season. Week 1 just solidified their spot. Head coaches find themselves on the hot seat after completely destroying their football team on and […]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson will be headlining the modern-era nominees for the NFL class of 2021, via Twitter. BREAKING: The Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2021 have been unveiled. The list is comprised of 130 players. Among the group are 14 first-year eligible players. […]

Although the Chicago Bears managed to escape with a win in the 2020 NFL season opener, the elation was quickly replaced by concern regarding rumors of wide receiver Allen Robinson’s desire to be traded amid ongoing contract negotiations. Reports indicated that Robinson requested a traded since both sides were unable to agree to an extension. […]

The 2020 NFL season already got off to a rough start for the Dallas Cowboys following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Injuries have now begun to pile on for the linebacker corps to kick things off. According to Jane Slater of NFL Network, linebacker Sean Lee is expected to miss […]

The NFL has successfully undergone Week 1 proceedings with very few fans present in the stadiums. Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is expecting their supporters to come in at a 25% capacity in their second game against the Atlanta Falcons on September 20. The presumptive statement has not yet been officially confirmed by the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a disappointing loss in the 2020 NFL season opener. Fortunately, it appears the offense is getting back to full strength heading into Week 2 versus the Los Angeles Rams. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, running back Miles Sanders and right tackle Lane Johnson are expected to play […]

Another player lands on the injured reserve list for the San Francisco 49ers yet again. Veteran cornerback Richard Sherman was reported to have a leg issue but no additional details were disclosed by the team thus far. He is only expected to miss a couple of games and will be back on the gridiron soon. […]

Denver Broncos cornerback AJ Bouye dislocated his shoulder during the 16-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the 2020 NFL season opener. It appears he is now slated to miss some time. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Broncos will likely place Bouye on injured reserve for the next three weeks while he […]

Another development has surfaced for Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay’s injury situation. He was reportedly diagnosed to have sustained a turf toe injury during their opening game against the Tennessee Titans. He is expected to miss a couple of weeks but the exact timetable for his return has yet to be determined. NFL Network […]

To the delight of Seattle Seahawks fans and fantasy football owners, the Seahawks let Russell Wilson cook in the team’s Week 1 road win over the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson was nearly flawless at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, throwing for 322 yards and four touchdowns on 31-of-35 passing. He didn’t turn the ball over, either. […]

After an eventful collegiate campaign, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had high expectations set on his career in the big leagues. He had his fair share of struggles in recent years and his 2020 campaign started on the wrong foot yet again. He failed to steer the Jets’ offense this time around as his […]

Ever since he came to the league in 2014, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had always set his sights on winning and achieving greatness as his football career progresses. The Cleveland Browns star went on to garner individual accolades which cemented him as one of the marquee players of the league. However, Beckham has yet […]

The New York Giants and DraftKings recently announced an exclusive, multi-year arrangement which makes it the Official Sports Betting, iGaming, and Daily Fantasy operator of the team. Giants Chief Commercial Officer Pete Guelli looks forward to the collaboration between the two parties as he announced the new partnership. “Our enhanced agreement with DraftKings provides innovative […]

One thing we can say, unequivocally and irrefutably about O.J. Simpson is: he knows a thing or two about running the football. He recently came to the defense of the Giants’ own running back star. After Week 1 of the 2020 season, Simpson — who was released from prison in Oct. 2017 after serving nine […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay wants QB Jared Goff to attack opposing defenses more aggressively, evidenced by one particularly play in the team’s Sunday night win over the Dallas Cowboys. On first down with 3:34 left in the game, Sean McVay called a play-action bootleg for Goff. The defenders bit on the fake, […]

A rare fumble could’ve been the difference-maker in what was a tightly-contested game right from the get-go. Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon had a crucial turnover with 12:20 left in a 13-13 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He took the handoff from quarterback Joe Burrow and immediately felt pressure from opposing linebacker Denzel […]

Cornerback Xavier Rhodes was recently released by his long-time team in the Minnesota Vikings during the offseason. On Sunday, he will line up alongside the Indianapolis Colts against his former club, after he was booted out from the Twin Cities. The eight-year veteran claimed there were no hard feelings and was also grateful for his […]