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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had himself one heck of a night on Monday. Not only did Brees throw four touchdowns in a 34-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts to break Peyton Manning’s all-time mark, but he also completed 29 of his 30 passes, breaking Philip Rivers’ record for the highest single-game completion percentage […]

By now, you have probably concluded that we won’t be seeing A.J. Green in 2019. On Tuesday, we heard it straight from the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver’s mouth: he probably won’t be playing in either of the final two games. Green suffered an ankle injury early in training camp and was initially supposed to be […]

The New England Patriots should have interest in Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts. After an outstanding season, Hurts might have played himself into the top three rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. The already deep quarterback class is now deeper with Hurts in the conversation. Before 2019, Hurts wasn’t on the radar of draft pundits. He received […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman will practice on Tuesday in spite of a hamstring issue, according to 49ers senior reporter Keiana Martin. Sherman suffered a hamstring strain during San Francisco’s thrilling Week 14 win over the New Orleans Saints and was absent in the Niners’ stunning loss to the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday. […]

Matt Patricia will return as head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2020, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. Lions owner Martha Ford not only confirmed that Patricia would return, but that general manager Bob Quinn would also retain his job. Detroit is just 3-10-1 on the season and has lost seven games in a […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 34 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 34 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 34 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week 15 […]

The Houston Texans picked up an enormous win over the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South showdown last Sunday. Now, they can put a bow on a playoff spot this week. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network points out that the Texans can clinch the division title with either a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

The 2018 NFL Draft saw both New York football teams pick in the top three. Both teams entered the draft needing help at many positions but especially quarterback. After the third pick, one team got their franchise quarterback and one did not. The first mistake of the draft was made when the Cleveland Browns took […]

The Dallas Cowboys can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday afternoon, and it’s not too complicated. Beat the Philadelphia Eagles, and they are in. If the Cowboys were to lose on Sunday in Philadelphia, that’s where things would get complicated because they wouldn’t control their destiny. If that happens, they would need the Eagles to […]

The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth during Week 16 a couple of different ways. If the Los Angeles Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, Minnesota will clinch their spot. Week 16 playoff scenarios: pic.twitter.com/afr4N2CZd6 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2019 If the Rams beat the 49ers, the […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is playing like the best wideout in the league, but he wasn’t the first wide receiver selected in the 2016 draft. There were five other receivers selected before Thomas in 2016, and they haven’t come close to the production that the Saints standout has. Let’s look at the […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made some more history during a Monday night win over the Indianapolis Colts. Brees entered the game two touchdowns shy of Peyton Manning’s all-time touchdown record of 539. Midway through the third quarter, Brees would connect with Josh Hill for his third touchdown of the night and No. 540 […]

The Miami Dolphins were looking for a quarterback in 2006. Former San Diego Charger Drew Brees seemed to be the perfect candidate to fill the role. At the time, Nick Saban coached the Dolphins. The now-Alabama Crimson Tide head coach offered Brees the contract. However, the Hall of Fame-bound quarterback failed their physical (shoulder) and […]

There was some speculation that the Pittsburgh Steelers could make another quarterback change following Devlin Hodges’ poor performance against the Buffalo Bills, but it looks like Hodges will be staying put. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, head coach Mike Tomlin says that Hodges will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback for their Week 16 […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says the team is doing everything they can to try and save coach Dan Quinn’s job. Through all the losing this season, Quinn hasn’t lost the respect of the locker room, and that’s why it’s important to the team they finish the season strong. “He has the respect of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in free-agent linebacker Malcolm Smith, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network. Smith began the season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but played in just two games and failed to log a tackle before being released in November. The #Cowboys have an interest in signing LB Malcolm Smith per source. Smith […]

The Carolina Panthers don’t have much left to play for as a team this season, but Christian McCaffrey could still break an NFL record. If McCaffrey can have two big games in the last two games, McCaffrey can break the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in NFL history. Chris Johnson accumulated 2,509 yards […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success throughout their history even though they have never won a Super Bowl. Some of the best players in NFL history have played in the purple and gold. Let’s breakdown the seven best players in Vikings franchise history. 7. Mick Tinglehoff A good offensive line is one […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ addition of Josh Gordon did not exactly pan out. On Monday, the talented wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs and substance abuse. It was just the latest ban for Gordon, and also the latest sad twist in what has been a nightmarish […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been overlooked as a contender in the AFC for the majority of the season. Many have preemptively labeled the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots as the two teams who will meet in the AFC Championship Game. On the other hand, the Chiefs are just one game behind the […]

If you happen to run across New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on the street, offer him a hug instead of a handshake because he likes those more. After breaking Peyton Manning’s record for touchdown passes, Brees ran over to head coach Sean Payton who was offering him a handshake. Instead of completing the handshake, […]

The New York Giants are currently going through an underachieving 2019 season. Following their 23-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15, they now have a 3-11 record. Given their lack of success, it has raised questions regarding general manager Dave Gettleman’s future with the organization. In a mailbag article for The Athletic, NFL […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. There have been a lot of special players who have worn the star on their helmet. There has been a lot of debate over the years about who are the best players in franchise history. Let’s try to settle that right now. […]

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has only played a few games with his new team, but he is already calling out his teammates for effort. On Monday, Hunt said he doesn’t think that everyone was giving 100 percent in the team’s loss on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. “Yeah, I feel like there were […]

When the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Gardner Minshew in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, no one envisioned him becoming a viable quarterback in his first year. The Washington State product has proven himself to be the future franchise quarterback for the Jaguars. Last offseason, Jacksonville finally decided to move on from Blake Bortles […]

The Detroit Lions have not had a good 2019 campaign, to say the least. Entering Week 16, the Lions are just 3-10-1 and are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. To be fair, Detroit has had a whole lot of injury issues, especially at the quarterback position, but patience is beginning to run […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has missed the last four games due to a pesky knee injury, and his status for his team’s Week 16 matchup with the New York Jets on Sunday is up in the air. Smith-Schuster was expected to return last weekend against the Buffalo Bills and was a full participant […]

When the Miami Dolphins acquired Josh Rosen via trade with the Arizona Cardinals during draft weekend last April, many expected him to ultimately win the Dolphins’ starting quarterback job in his first season with the club. After all, he was competing with journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick, who did not factor into Miami’s future plans whatsoever. Well, […]

Could Philip Rivers be playing the final two games of his tenure as quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers? Rivers seems to think it’s a possibility. The 38-year-old is in the final year of his deal with the Chargers, and it’s not like he has been having a great season. Could Rivers retire? Could he […]

The Indianapolis Colts were officially eliminated from playoff contention after their loss to the New Orleans Saints. In turn, means it’s time to start looking forward to the offseason. Let’s breakdown three early needs for the Colts offseason. 3. A strong second wide receiver There are a lot of teams in the NFL with dynamic […]

The Arizona Cardinals haven’t had a spectacular season in Kliff Kingsbury’s first season as head coach by any means. Despite the downtrodden record, the Cardinals might be a contender in three years. The Cardinals have undergone a few vital changes over the past two seasons. They’ve had two different head coaches in Steve Wilks and […]

If you were the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, it be difficult find a lot of faults in Drew Brees. Recently, the 40-year-old played a near-perfect game against the Indianapolis Colts to secure their playoff spot. However, it’s a coach’s responsibility to find faults in his quarterback’s game. That’s probably the reason why […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were able to defeat the Denver Broncos in the snow in Week 15 and a former head coach of the team was impressed with how Patrick Mahomes performed. Following the game, Dick Vermeil said he’s never seen a quarterback play like Mahomes did in the snow on Sunday. On phone this […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to secure their fourth win in dominant fashion against the Detroit Lions in Week 15. It appears quarterback Jameis Winston even managed to make some history during their impressive span. According to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano, he is the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than […]

The Los Angeles Rams are on the verge of missing out on the playoffs, so they need every man to be ready to play. This only makes Jared Goff’s thumb injury a huge roadblock for their playoff hopes. However, it seems like Rams fans don’t have to worry about being under powered ahead of their […]

The New Orleans Saints dominated the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football. However, what made the night special for Teddy Bridgewater and others was the historic night Drew Brees had. Brees became the top man in the NFL in three different categories. Teddy Bridgewater was more than happy that the team’s QB1 was able to […]

Although the Indianapolis Colts knew full well they were in a must-win situation in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, they responded by getting handed their worst loss of the 2019 NFL season. The Colts were thoroughly outplayed in essentially every facet of the game in the 34-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints […]

The New Orleans Saints managed to get back into the win column in spectacular fashion with a dominant victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. Head coach Sean Payton made it clear that he is trying to send a message on a historic night for quarterback Drew Brees. The Saints were clicking on all […]

Drew Brees just had a Monday night to remember. He placed his name in the annals of football history as one of the best quarterbacks ever. He proved his legacy as one of the best by grabbing three records in a single game. Fox Sports posted a congratulatory tweet to the 40-year-old passer with an […]