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C.J. Anderson signed with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday and this is an opportunity to play for his hometown team. Anderson was released by the Carolina Panthers last month and had workouts with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions before signing with the Raiders. Anderson said a big reason was the chance to play […]

The New York Jets were embarrassed at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in Week 10 and safety Jamal Adams thinks this rematch is personal. The Bills started Matt Barkley at quarterback in that game and most believed that it would be an easy day for the Jets defense. Instead, the Jets defense forgot to […]

With the Green Bay Packers firing Mike McCarthy, Joe Philbin has stepped up to be the interim coach, which means he will be in charge of play calling, something he hasn’t done for about 20 years. “Trying to think. Might have been about 20 years, maybe,” Philbin said via USA Today. The last time that Philbin […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to return to the starting lineup this weekend against the Buffalo Bills, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who dropped the news on Good Morning Football. Darnold was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice after dealing with a foot injury the last few weeks and according to […]

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has done a good job in his first few starts but there is one area that coach John Harbaugh would like to see him improve on, turning the ball over. In his three starts, he has turned the ball over four times, and although they have won all three […]

The Redskins had a need for a backup quarterback after Colt McCoy suffered a leg injury and after the team decided not to sign Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman called the move “unfair.” Jay Gruden said the team decided to sign Josh Johnson instead because they needed someone already familiar with the […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper knew the teams last game against the New Orleans Saints was a measuring stick of where the team was and after the big win, he now fees like the sky is the limit for this team. “I felt like we had a chance,” Cooper said via Clarence Hill Jr. […]

The Green Bay Packers playoff hopes but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t something for Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the team to play for. With head coach Mike McCarthy being let go there is going to be a lot of change this offseason which means everyone is trying to make a new impression […]

The New Orleans Saints are eager to bounce back this Sunday after their setback against the Dallas Cowboys, but they could potentially have to do so without top wideout Michael Thomas. The Saints’ star wide receiver did not participate in Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury, according to the team’s official injury report. Thomas […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hopes that rookie running back Jeff Wilson keeps embracing the physical style that landed him a spot in the NFL. From Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle: “That’s what got him an opportunity in this league.” Shanahan said. “That’s what he does best. That’s why he’s going […]

Firing a head coach after the regular season is a normal custom in the NFL. They have done so to shake things up and make teams competitive again in their next campaign. According to BetOnline, Todd Bowles and Steve Wilks have the highest odds in the seven-man list for the next head coach fired this season. Todd Bowles […]

The Green Bay Packers fired longtime associate head coach Winston Moss on Tuesday following a critical tweet he sent out. In that tweet, Moss not only criticized the Packers’ decision to fire Mike McCarthy but also called for Aaron Rodgers to be held accountable for his subpar play this season. Rodgers finally responded to that […]

Green Bay Packers interim coach Joe Philbin, with the support of Packers president Mark Murphy and general manager Brian Gutekunst, fired associate head coach/linebackers coach Winston Moss on Tuesday shortly after Moss wrote a critical tweet about the organization. However, Philbin clarified that the tweet was not the only reason why the team decided to […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky says he expects to make his return from a right shoulder injury and play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. “I do [expect to play this week],” Trubisky said per Jeff Dickerson of ESPN. “I just have to show Coach that I can play. I’m feeling good about […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold said on an appearance on the Michael Kay Show that he plans to play on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, per Rich Cimini of ESPN. “The plan for me, personally, is to play (Sunday) … Barring something catastrophic, I feel like I’m ready to go,” Darnold said. Darnold, who […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is seemingly not yet to the point of wanting to discuss the controversy surrounding former Kansas City Chiefs star Kareem Hunt. The second-year running back was recently released by the team after video surfaced of him kicking and shoving a woman at a Cleveland hotel earlier this year. And now after […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay once again showcased his insane football knowledge while addressing reporters about the Chicago Bears defense. The Rams will head to Chicago this weekend for a showdown with the Bears on Sunday, which could help McVay’s squad move one step closer towards securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a tough 2018 NFL season thus far and are practically done as far as the playoff race is concerned. There is still an unlikely chance that they could make the postseason, but it would take a couple different miracles to make that happen. Unfortunately, the Packers have been forced […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt believes that the team is embracing a focused mentality during their nine-game winning streak. The Texans got off to a 0-3 start this season and were seemingly headed nowhere, but they’ve shown no signs of slowing down since their 37-34 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts back in Week […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is staying positive after suffering a torn Achilles, which will keep him out of action for the rest of the 2018 season. Sanders was injured in practice on Wednesday, and it dealt a tough blow to a Denver team that has won three straight since starting the season 3-6 […]

Newly-signed Oakland Raiders running back C.J. Anderson is excited to get the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of his hometown fans. Anderson was released by the Carolina Panthers back on Nov. 12, but after entertaining potential contracts from the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, he chose to return to his roots. The […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown appears to be on his way to the injured reserve list. Brown suffered a clavicle injury in the team’s Week 13 win over the Detroit Lions, and the initial fears were that it could be one that kept him out for the remainder of the regular season. And now […]

Retired NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress took to Twitter on Wednesday to take aim at former New York Jets teammate Mark Sanchez. Sanchez is now officially the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins after both Alex Smith and Colt McCoy have suffered broken legs in recent weeks. The veteran quarterback entered Monday night’s game against […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon did not participate in the team’s practice on Wednesday due to an ongoing knee issue. Gordon suffered a sprained MCL against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12, which caused him to be sidelined for this past week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, things don’t appear to be […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden thinks that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown may have the best work ethic in football. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Oakland, and Brown figures to be a popular fantasy play against a Raiders squad that has struggled all season long. While Brown may be having […]

The Cleveland Division of Police has decided to launch an internal investigation into the handling of the Kareem Hunt incident that took place earlier this year. Hunt, who was recently released by the Kansas City Chiefs, was seen kicking and shoving a woman at a Cleveland hotel in a video released by TMZ last week. No […]

The NFL is currently marred by a couple of issues regarding domestic violence. Last November 23, Reuben Foster was alleged to have assaulted his girlfriend while staying at a hotel in Florida, per Josh Dubow of The Associated Press. The sad fact is that it wasn’t the first time that he had been arrested for such […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Sanchez is pleased to have some carryover in the offensive playbook from his tenure with the New York Jets. Sanchez was forced to step under center in Monday night’s 28-13 loss to the Philadephia Eagles after starting quarterback Colt McCoy suffered a broken leg. Of course, it was another string of […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is neither confirming or denying whether or not he’ll need shoulder surgery following the season. Newton has been dealing with the shoulder issue throughout the season, and it seemed to be more noticeable than ever during Carolina’s Week 13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The star quarterback could never […]

Fox Sports Radio personality Colin Cowherd appears to have an issue with the “inconsistent personality” of Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. The rookie quarterback has had some impressive outings since taking over for Tyrod Taylor earlier in the season. Mayfield had two of his best games in back-to-back weeks before struggling in a 29-13 loss […]

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn isn’t concerned with Julio Jones’ status for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, despite the star wide receiver missing practice on Wednesday. Jones did not practice due to a foot injury, and he’s coming off a tough game where he had just two receptions for 18 yards in […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis could be entertaining the possibility of leaving the team after this season. The Bengals started the season 4-1 but have since struggled to find any consistency in losing six of their last seven games. And with the team seemingly on the verge of their third straight losing season, it […]

The Denver Broncos suffered a devastating blow with the season-ending Achilles injury to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. They have since managed to add to their receiving corps with Andre Holmes. The Broncos had a notable void at receiver with Sanders out. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, they have claimed Holmes off waivers: […]

Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd isn’t too sure what the hype is all about when it comes to the Green Bay Packers coaching vacancy. The Packers are officially searching for a new coach after firing Mike McCarthy last weekend following a head-scratching 20-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Since the firing, there has been […]

The Chicago Bears have a marquee matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. It will be the first time quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky and Jared Goff share the same field since the offseason. The two spent some time working out together with the same quarterback coach over the summer. According to Matt Eurich of […]

Earlier this week, the Buffalo Bills decided to part ways with veteran wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin after less than a season and a half with the team. Benjamin has now gone unclaimed across the league on waivers, making him a free agent where he will be able to sign where he wants to play the next […]

Through his first five seasons in the league, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has become arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Donald has taken that to the next level this season behind his stellar play, putting together a career-best campaign heading into the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Head […]

The Miami Dolphins find themselves in a bit of a must-win situation going into their Week 14 matchup with the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, they may be shorthanded with the uncertain status of cornerback Xavien Howard. Howard has been dealing with a knee injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills. According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, […]

The season is all but over for the Green Bay Packers. While Titletown is not yet mathematically eliminated from a 2018 playoff berth, they are facing a nearly impossible path to the playoffs, as Clutch Points has previously detailed. The Packers appear to be treading in murky water. For an organization wrought with victories and […]