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Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals are familiar with the Tyler Eifert story. He has been injured for quite some time, but he is currently playing good for the Bengals. And he is more than happy to be playing well on the field. Cincinnati fans are aware of the Eifert story: he was highly touted out […]

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy insisted that he wasn’t the one who told Mitchell Trubisky to not talk about the Green Bay Packers game. Earlier this week when Trubisky was asked questions about the Packers, he was told he couldn’t answer the questions and was moving on to the Denver Broncos. Nagy was asked about […]

All offseason, Antonio Brown has made headlines for his poor behavior. From his time in Pittsburgh to his time in Oakland, he’s stayed in the headlines for his actions. And now that he’s under investigation with a sexual assault allegation against him now that he’s with New England. Many in the Patriots organization believe that […]

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri struggled in the teams opening week game against the Los Angeles Chargers, but is excited to get another chance to play on Sunday. Vinatieri missed two field goals and an extra point in the Colts’ six-point loss to the Chargers and although the team hasn’t talked about bringing in another […]

It was essentially business as usual for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in the team’s season-opening win against the Houston Texans on Monday, as he carried the ball 13 times for 97 yards while catching seven passes for 72 yards. He didn’t score any touchdowns, but he was efficient and versatile and helped […]

Running back Adrian Peterson had something that had never happened to him before in his professional career. He was a healthy scratch in the Washington Redskins’ Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s not something to expect to happen to a player of Peterson’s caliber, but he’s not upset about the benching. “It’s water […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley carried the ball just 11 times while catching four passes during his team’s 35-17 season-opening loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. As you might expect, Barkley’s lack of touches have drawn a lot of attention, especially considering the second-year back racked up 120 rushing yards on limited […]

Jameis Winston had a rough start to the 2019 regular season in his first week of play against the San Francisco 49ers. He was intercepted three times with two of them returned for touchdowns. Many didn’t know what to expect with him going into a game against a strong defensive unit in the Carolina Panthers. […]

It hasn’t taken long for the Los Angeles Chargers to get ravaged by injuries this year, and one of the first blows came on Aug. 22 after the team placed safety Derwin James on the injured reserve list as a result of foot surgery to repair a stress fracture. But James is holding out hope […]

The Houston Texans are getting set to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South showdown this season, and Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins couldn’t be happier about it, as it means he will be facing off against Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Hopkins says Ramsey is his favorite cornerback to play against because he is […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones finally landed a new contract last week, but he did not exactly live up to the deal in the season opener, catching six passes for 31 yards and a touchdown in an anemic 28-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. But Jones says he will be better against the Philadelphia […]

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley suffered a scary neck injury during his team’s win over the Denver Broncos on Monday and had to be carted off of the field as a result. But Conley appears to be just fine. He was released from the hospital the next day and tweeted that he was okay, and […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is in the final year of his current contract, but the veteran does not seem to be worried about his long-term future in Los Angeles: “I really just feel at peace about that,” Rivers told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “Tom (Telesco) and I had really good conversations throughout […]

The New York Jets are going into their Monday Night Football matchup shorthanded. Their starting quarterback, Sam Darnold is going to be out with a bizarre case of mono, and their new linebacking weapon C.J. Mosley looks to be out as well. Fortunately enough for the Jets, their starting running back, Le’Veon Bell is expected […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to pull off a huge win on the road in Thursday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers. It was a hard-fought game and it didn’t come without its shares of tough breaks. One of those was the knee injury suffered by rookie linebacker Devin White. Thankfully, a new report […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has taken responsibility for the team’s 20-14 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Newton finished with 324 passing yards but he went just 24-of-50 and didn’t throw a touchdown. He missed some crucial throws on their final drive which could have won them the game. But […]

The New York Jets have bolstered their scoring ability with the addition of Sam Ficken. The former Los Angeles Rams kicker is reportedly excited to start his Jets career and make an impact in games. He is supposed to be the final answer for the team’s kicker woes early this season. Head coach Adam Gase […]

Christian McCaffrey is one of the most dangerous players in football with the ball in his hands. He’s especially effective in space, where he routinely uses an elite combination of burst and agility to embarrass would-be tacklers. But in a crucial moment on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Carolina Panthers star came […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers, but the NFL officiating crew led by Jerome Boger did not make it easy at all. The Thursday Night Football game had a 16-year veteran on the job. That ought to create a seamlessly administered game with fluid communication among the various members of the crew. Tonight’s […]

When Luke Kuechly is on the other side of the field, one’s play call must avoid the Carolina Panthers. When one’s back is against the wall with Kuechly staring down, praying is the best option; Kuechly finds ball, then tackles ball. Backed up on their own goal line following a delay of game, the Tampa […]

The Miami Dolphins are permitting defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. “The Dolphins have granted permission to DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to seek a trade, according to multiple sources who say Miami’s asking price is too high. Dolphins have no comment.” According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, Miami is not […]

The Tennesee Titans will retire Eddie George’s No. 9 and the late Steve McNair’s No. 27 during Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced. George’s wife, Tag, will perform the National Anthem before the game while former teammates will act as the team’s honorary 12th man. Two all-time greats for the […]

The Baltimore Ravens ignored the noise on Lamar Jackson. They knew better. “Lamar Jackson is a running back.” “Lamar Jackson can’t throw at all.” In the opener of the 2019 season, Baltimore Ravens quarterback proved he’s no running back. He shredded the Miami Dolphins defense to the tune of 324 yards and five touchdowns. Any […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are surprisingly putting up a good fight against the Carolina Panthers. Even more surprisingly, they gained a five-point lead late in the third quarter thanks to a fantastic rushing TD by Peyton Barber. In a show of athleticism, the 25-year-old running back managed to break free from the line of scrimmage […]

The Tennessee Titans don’t have a long history, but they have an illustrious one. The team will retire the numbers of two former greats. Both Steve McNair and Eddie George will have their numbers hung in the rafters on Sunday. George had something to say to the team before a big divisional matchup against the […]

The Green Bay Packers face a dilemma one week into the NFL season. David Bakhtiari had to miss practice as the Pack prepares for the Vikings. With his availability unknown, the Packers’ depth is a concern. Sam Ekstrom confirmed via Twitter that the offensive tackle had to sit out of team practice due to his […]

The Detroit Lions didn’t beat the Arizona Cardinals Week 1, as their game resulted in a 27-27 tie. However, cornerback Darius Slay won the day, as his statistics prove that he was the best cornerback of the week. According to Logan Lamorandier of Lion Lockdown, the Lions corner was targeted four times, resulting in one […]

The Denver Broncos have dealt with poor offensive line play for what feels like forever. The franchise attempted to change that this offseason by adding a variety of pieces, including right tackle Ju’Wuan James and left guard Dalton Risner. Risner was a second round pick last April, and he’s apparently impressed the right people in […]

Before halftime of the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ “Thursday Night Football” matchup, quarterback Jameis Winston hit wide receiver Chris Godwin for a 20-yard touchdown to give his Bucs the lead. Win-win connection 🎯 Winston to Godwin for the #GoBucs touchdown! @CGtwelve_ @Jaboowins #TBvsCAR 📺: @nflnetwork📱: NFL app // Yahoo SportsWATCH: https://t.co/32PKxts362 pic.twitter.com/H6o5OMntpY — […]

Jared Goff will bring a Super Bowl ring to the Los Angeles Rams. This is what Robert Woods believes as the Rams prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. Woods is one of Goff’s primary passing options on the Rams offense. His 1219 receiving yards and six TDs helped take the team […]

Throughout his career, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has dealt with the label “system quarterback”. Critics, professional and armchair alike, accuse him of relying too heavily on coach Sean McVay’s offensive scheme. McVay came to the defense of his signal-caller during an interview with ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. “He makes the system what it is. […]

Entering year four in the NFL, quarterback Jared Goff is a team captain and leader for the Los Angeles Rams. Teammates on the other side of the ball are witnessing that, including fellow team captain and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Said Donald of Goff, via ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry: “[He’s] controlling our […]

Oakland Raiders right Trent Brown has enjoyed his NFL career as of late. A trade to the New England Patriots earned him a Super Bowl ring as a starter. Then, due to his outstanding play as Tom Brady’s blindside protector, he got himself a four-year $66 million contract to protect Derek Carr. But he wants […]

The Carolina Panthers have their first big passing play of the season. Quarterback Cam Newton lobbed a bomb down the left sideline to receiver Curtis Samuel to spark a long Panthers drive. .@CurtisSamuel4__ takes the top off the defense for 44 yards! #TBvsCAR #KeepPounding 📺: @nflnetwork📱: NFL app // Yahoo SportsWATCH: https://t.co/32PKxts362 pic.twitter.com/mKawr7Ili1 — NFL […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has been ruled out for Thursday night’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers with a knee injury, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. The No. 5 overall pick, hailing from LSU, in the 2019 NFL Draft sustained the injury in the game, leaving it with two assisted tackles to […]

If Patrick Mahomes throws for 300+ yards against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, he’ll match Kurt Warner’s most 300 yard games by a quarterback in their first 20 games (12), according to NFL Research. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback can do it in 18 if he does so; in turn, breaking another record. Mahomes is […]

Thursday Night Football will have to wait, at least for a little bit. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers are in a weather delay due to nearby lightning. Bucs-Panthers now in weather delay due to lightning. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 13, 2019 Every fan, player, and coach hates when this happens, but it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons both began their 2019 season against teams which failed to miss the playoffs last year. Nonetheless, only the Eagles were able to come out of Week 1 with a win. The Eagles took on the Washington Redskins in an NFC East showdown to kick off their season. At the […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has challenges that are far more serious than football. But that isn’t deterring Brown from getting his work in, as he was reportedly working out with Tom Brady and trainer Alex Guerrero. Antonio Brown went live on Instagram from the TB12 Sports Therapy Center. Alex Guerrero was there […]