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After a disastrous seven-game losing streak to begin the 2025 campaign, the New York Jets are the only remaining team searching for their first win entering Week 8. They have bounced between quarterbacks Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor. Owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized his ability to win in a surprise example of self-awareness. And ahead […]

Back in March, the Houston Texans made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to a three-year, $90 million contract extension. The deal made him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and cemented his status as a franchise cornerstone for Houston’s defense. The team’s official X, […]

The New York Giants desperately need a win this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Following a humiliating collapse in Week 7, New York is not only searching for answers but also potentially playing to keep their playoff hopes alive. While the Giants hold a surprising early-season Thursday Night Football win over Philadelphia, they will have […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have relied heavily on running back Rachaad White to bring balance to their offense this season. Back in early September, during the team’s thrilling 20-19 win over the Houston Texans, White’s emotional three-word reaction after scoring the game-winning touchdown went viral. Following Baker Mayfield’s clutch fourth-down scramble, White capped off the […]

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie recently opened up about what separates quarterback Jalen Hurts from other players. With the team sitting at 5-2 through seven games, Lurie highlighted the mental traits that make Hurts the perfect leader for Philadelphia’s championship aspirations. Discussing his franchise quarterback’s unique ability to handle pressure, Lurie celebrated what made Hurts so […]

The Seattle Seahawks are witnessing something special in wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 23-year-old phenom has quickly emerged as one of the NFL’s most dangerous offensive weapons and is now on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s all-time single-season receiving record. According to Jordan Schultz, Smith-Njigba is projected for 1,989 receiving yards this season — surpassing […]

The Buffalo Bills are boosting their secondary ahead of facing the surging Carolina Panthers. A speedy first rounder from the NFL Injury list is making his league debut. Maxwell Hairston will suit up for the game, the team announced Saturday afternoon. Buffalo first teased Hairston’s return on Tuesday. The Bills grabbed the Kentucky star 30th […]

What in the world is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? This same team was tied with the Buffalo Bills ahead of the season for the top odds on FanDuel to win the Super Bowl this February. Now, the Ravens are 1-5 and will not have Lamar Jackson available for this weekend’s game against the […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ offense might be severely shorthanded when they take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. Already preparing to play without Michael Penix Jr., the team also added star receiver Drake London to its injury report late in the week. Neither Penix nor London has been ruled out yet, but the latter joined […]

The Denver Broncos are still feeling the aftershocks of their emotional Week 7 win over the New York Giants. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game earlier this week for verbally threatening referee Brad Allen after the contest — and now, his teammate Justin Strnad has also been disciplined by the league. According to […]

The Atlanta Falcons might be the hardest team in the NFL to figure out. You just don’t know what team you are going to get on any given Sunday. A 30-0 blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers was responded to with two consecutive wins against the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills. Last Sunday, the Falcons […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s divisional clash against the New Orleans Saints. After being limited earlier in the week due to a knee issue, Mayfield was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday’s practice and is officially cleared to play, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The update […]

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered five consecutive losses, giving them the second-longest losing streak in the league entering their Week 8 bye. Despite the team desperately needing a reset, Trey McBride is not happy that he will be missing out on National Tight End Day. McBride enjoyed one of the best games of his career […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a big “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 8. However, it might be a tough day for Patrick Mahomes, as the latest injury update suggests he could be without some key protection. Reports indicate that right guard Trey Smith is doubtful for the contest, while left […]

The Chicago Bears are riding high after four consecutive wins that have seen them climb back into the NFC playoff picture. It has not been exactly pretty, but the Bears are on a roll after a Week 7 26-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints. However, a Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens offers a […]

Despite being without multiple key contributors, the Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) boast a top-10 scoring offense and are currently in first place in the NFC North. One of those missing players is making his return. The team is activating fourth-year wide receiver Christian Watson from the injured reserve, per its official X account, and could […]

The Dallas Cowboys were already going to be without Trevon Diggs in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos, as the star defensive back was ruled out due to a concussion injury. However, after the franchise initially didn’t believe the issue could be long-term, Diggs was placed on the IR on Saturday. With the 27-year-old cornerback […]

The Washington Commanders travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. This should be a fun way to end Week 8. The Commanders are getting some offensive talent back, but will not have Jayden Daniels available. For the Chiefs, they are one of the hottest teams in the league after […]

Reinforcements are on the way for the Washington Commanders ahead of their Week 8 Monday Night Football bout vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Although Washington will rely on backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to lead the way, the team is getting back wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  McLaurin […]

The Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) have a suspect offensive line and are facing a Denver Broncos defense that comfortably leads the NFL in sacks. Yikes. It gets worse, though. Star quarterback Dak Prescott will have to wait at least another week before his starting center returns to the field. Double Yikes. Cooper Beebe will remain on […]

With the New York Jets taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 8 clash, the quarterback situation has been through a whirlwind as of late. As the Jets benched Justin Fields for Tyrod Taylor earlier in the week, the latter has now been ruled out for the contest, leading back to the former Chicago […]

Fans know Justin Herbert as an elite quarterback, but he made his case for the Los Angeles Chargers to give him a look on defense. Herbert took Madison Beer out to the Los Angeles Lakers’ second home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, where he swiftly saved her from a loose ball. Herbert and Beer […]

Amid a 2-5 start to the season, there are many fans whose main interest in the Cleveland Browns revolves around the possibility of backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders taking in-game snaps. Well, even if head coach Kevin Stefanski wants to or is forced to move off starter Dillon Gabriel during Sunday’s road game versus the New […]

The New York Jets remain winless on the season as they enter the Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. It appears to be yet another losing season, as the franchise continues to struggle to find success. Things are so bad for the organization right now that even team owner Woody Johnson called himself out […]

As there have been rumors around Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson and his ability to play in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, his status has been revealed. While the Ravens quarterback was listed as questionable for the Week 8 contest, he will now be out for the outing, though he now has an expected […]

The NFL trade deadline is one of the most interesting times in the league. Through seven weeks, we have a general idea of who’s most likely to be on the trade market. Star players on bad teams are often the biggest targets. One such name is New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, who has […]

The Green Bay Packers have long been waiting for Christian Watson’s return. Watson has been out since the start of the season after suffering a season-ending injury last season. While the Packers have been solid with their “WR1 by committee” approach, having a solid WR1 option in Watson could help consolidate things on offense for […]

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is trying to lead his team back to the College Football Playoff this season. Sarkisian might be looking ahead though to the NFL, according to a report from The Athletic. It appears the Texas coach is interested in possibly leaving the Longhorns after the 2025 season. “I’m told that representatives […]

On Sunday, Cincinnati Bengals TE Trey Hendrickson will get to play after being listed as questionable due to a recent hip injury. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN confirmed the update on Saturday, ahead of the Bengals’ matchup with the New York Jets. Last Thursday, Hendrickson didn’t play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the end, the Bengals […]

As the injury status of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has been on the mind of every fan ahead of the matchup against the Buffalo Bills, the plan has likely been revealed. While Young has missed practices for the Panthers, it’s seemingly inevitable that Andy Dalton will start under center for Sunday’s game. As reported […]

When the Baltimore Ravens headed into their Week 7 bye, the hope was that Lamar Jackson would return from his hamstring injury for their next game against the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be how it will play out. Although Jackson has returned to practice, the latest developments have not been positive. […]

As Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was questionable going into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, his status has likely been revealed ahead of the contest. While the Falcons’ plan for Penix probably has changed within the week, the team will likely have backup Kirk Cousins under center when taking on the Dolphins. This […]

Early this season, the Kansas City Chiefs looked human. That was an unfamiliar label for a franchise that has defined dominance under Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. Offensive misfires, dropped passes, and inconsistency plagued a team still searching for its identity after an up-and-down start to the 2025 season. In Week 7, though, all that […]

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky was asked how he viewed the Minnesota Vikings’ recent 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and his response did not disappoint. “I think this is the most disappointing roster in football right now,” Orlovsky said of the loss. “This is an organization that this offseason spent […]

With Week 8 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season already here, fantasy managers are scrambling to mend their starting lineups during another frantic bye week across the league. The Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams, and Seahawks will all be off, leaving some serious fantasy gaps with critical players absent. We’ll be taking a look […]

The winless New York Jets have claimed LB Kobe King off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. King starred at Penn State and was taken in the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. During his five-game stint with the Vikings, the rookie mostly appeared on special teams, where he played 77 snaps. In his college […]

San Francisco 49ers fans received very promising news on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. According to San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Eric Branch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the practice window for Aiyuk could be opening soon. It’s a 21-day practice window, so when it opens, that doesn’t necessarily mean he will practice immediately. All […]

Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie left tackle Josh Simmons left the team hours before the Week 6 matchup against the Detroit Lions to attend to a personal family matter in his hometown of San Diego. He has missed the team’s last two games and is likely not to suit up for Monday night’s Week 8 game […]

Despite the long list of injury woes, the San Francisco 49ers are playing as one of the top teams in the league. The franchise owns a 5-2 record heading into Week 8, as the team aims to remain in the mix of the NFC West rankings. With San Francisco experiencing some success, it appears the […]