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The Washington Redskins are in the midst of another mediocre season. Injuries have derailed a once 6-3, NFC East-leading team for the third year in a row. The big blow came when Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff went down for the season with a torn pectoral, then quarterback Alex Smith suffered a broken leg. Washington […]

The Carolina Panthers saw their playoff hopes take a significant blow after Monday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints that have put them on the brink of elimination heading into the final two games of the regular season. It has also put into question head coach Ron Rivera’s job security beyond this campaign given how […]

Dallas Cowboys former Pro Bowl linebacker Sean Lee made his return to the field after an extended absence during Sunday’s 23-0 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. In his first game back in the mix, Lee was not inserted into the starting lineup as rookie Leighton Vander Esch had assumed that starting role with he played in […]

Since tearing his ACL back in late September, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has continued to make progress in his recovery from the injury that has him on track to be back on the field next season. There has been more encouraging development to emerge on this front as head coach Kyle Shanahan voiced […]

With only two weeks remaining in the 2018 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still far from clear. Three teams have clinched their division in the NFC, while six teams vie for the conference’s final three playoff spots. The playoff picture in the AFC is even murkier, as only two teams have clinched a playoff […]

The Dallas Cowboys saw their hot surge forward come to a halt on Sunday afternoon after a disappointing 23-0 shutout loss to the Indianapolis Colts. This has put in perspective the state of the team heading into the final two games of the season where securing the NFC East division title in front of them. With […]

The Carolina Panthers saw their playoff chances take another significant hit on Monday night after suffering a disappointing 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints. This has now put into question the availability of star quarterback Cam Newton for the final two games of the season due to his play continues to be impacted by his shoulder […]

The Denver Broncos have seemingly pushed themselves on the outside looking in to secure the final playoff spot in the final two games of the regular season. It has put int the picture dialogue concerning the team deciding to let go of Vance Joseph after his second year at the helm. This has also tossed […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll didn’t want to blame external factors for the team’s loss on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers but admitted that the Levi’s Stadium turf was really lousy. Carroll said on Monday that the players were having a hard time getting any footing and that did have an effect on the […]

The Denver Broncos have fallen out of the playoff picture over the last couple of weeks with back-to-back losses, which have seemingly brought up questions concerning head coach Vance Joseph’s job security. There has been chatter centered on the possibility that he could be let go prior to the end of the season due to it […]

Even though ESPN’s Stephan A. Smith thought that Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry was going to be a key to last week’s game, he hasn’t played all season long due to a torn ACL. Maybe Smith was on to something though because Henry has returned to practice and there is a chance he […]

The end of the 2018 NFL regular season is drawing nigh, and playoff spots are filling fast. Some teams took a step towards wrapping up a playoff berth or better. Others crumbled under pressure. Let’s take a look at the highs and lows of Week 15. Highs Steelers save their season … for now The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a disappointing 29-28 loss at home last Thursday night to the Los Angeles Chargers that put them in another setback. However, it was a game that welcomed the return of Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry for his first appearance since the season opener last year as he has been working […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be standing across the field from Aaron Rodgers this weekend but he has already watched him a lot during the offseason. Darnold has tried to study quarterbacks coming into the league and one of the guys he has really focused on is the Green Bay Packers future Hall […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the best teams in the league this season and are one of only two teams in the AFC to have clinched a playoff spot at this point. However, Philip Rivers and company have one major concern with star running back Melvin Gordon trying to get healthy and […]

While Nick Foles is trying to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a playoff berth, coach Doug Pederson is still thinking about Carson Wentz who has been sidelined because of his back injury. As Foles received all the praise last year for leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl, Wentz had to wonder what it would […]

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has had a front-row seat watching San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens make two starts against his team in the last three weeks and he has come away impressed. On Sunday Mullens led the 49ers to a 26-23 victory over the Seahawks throwing for 275 yards and a touchdown. In […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has struggled this year and although he doesn’t want to admit it, it’s clear his shoulder injury has bothered him more than he has led on. He hasn’t aired the ball out as much this year and on a couple of hail marys at the end of a couple of […]

With the Green Bay Packers out of playoff contention, there are some questions about if Aaron Rodgers should start the last two games. According to Packers interim coach Joe Philbin, the team hasn’t had any discussions about sitting their franchise quarterback. Philbin said a big reason he hasn’t had that discussion with upper management is […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters made some headlines of the wrong kind after a video emerged of him getting into a verbal altercation with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Rams head coach Sean McVay says he’s seen the footage of the incident and has already spoken with Peters about it. […]

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night, 12-9. It was New Orleans’ first win when scoring 12 or fewer points since 1998 and since week 10, the Saints’s defense is allowing just 12.3 points per game. The Saints' win over the Panthers is their first victory while scoring 12 or fewer […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph isn’t all that concerned with rumors surrounding his current job security with the team. Here’s what the Broncos coach had to say about the all the recent speculation when asked by reporters, courtesy of CBS Denver: “My concern is this football team, these coaches, and you know we have […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey accomplished an NFL feat in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints that hadn’t been done in quite a while. McCaffrey did what he could to try to give the Panthers the edge, but it was the Saints that came out on top in sending Carolina to its […]

Good teammates have to be in sync with each other on the floor, but sometimes it may be tough for players to turn that connection off. During their game versus the Los Angles Clippers, Portland Trailblazer forward Evan Turner and center Zach Collins synchronized their sips from their water bottles as they sat together on […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera may take a serious look at shutting down star quarterback Cam Newton for the remainder of the 2018 season. The Panthers suffered their sixth straight defeat in Monday night’s 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints, which dropped Carolina to 6-8 on the season. And while the team is […]

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten followed the path his quarterback embarked on a year earlier, going right from the field to the broadcast booth. However, as Tony Romo predicts plays with Jim Nantz on CBS, Witten stuck his foot in his mouth alongside Joe Tessitore on Monday Night Football this week. Jason Witten […]

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson made a huge impact play for his team when he returned a failed New Orleans Saints two-point conversion for two points of his own. The Saints had seemingly flipped the momentum of the game after Alvin Kamara rushed for a 16-yard touchdown with 12:18 left in the fourth quarter, which […]

Long gone are the days of Rob Gronkowski, the unstoppable freight train. Injuries have broken down the body of the Patriots’ tight end to the point where former players are taking notice. Former Patriots offensive lineman Damien Woody appeared on ESPN’s First Take on Monday morning and didn’t hold back in his assessment of Gronkowski, “Gronk […]

The Green Bay Packers will miss the NFL playoffs for the second straight season. The Chicago Bears are now the NFC North division champions after taking down Aaron Rodgers and company on Sunday leaving the storied franchise in Wisconsin to think about the final two weeks of the regular season. Rodgers, who suffered a groin […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady feels like the team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday was quite the learning experience for everyone. The Patriots suffered their second straight defeat with the 17-10 loss at Heinz Field, which came a week after the wild lateral play that allowed the Miami Dolphins to pick up […]

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed had some interesting comments when asked about the team’s Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks were among the hottest teams in the NFL prior to the defeat at Levi’s Stadium, with Pete Carroll’s squad winning four in a row before the Niners spoiled the fun. […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been on a roll as of late. The team has won four out of the last five games with rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson giving the franchise a different dynamic at the position with the playoffs right around the corner. Jackson made NFL history in Week 15 with his feet as continues […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware remains to have a question mark in terms of his availability for his team’s upcoming road game against the Seattle Seahawks this coming Sunday. According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, Ware is dealing with a hamstring injury that has him deemed as day-to-day as of the moment, […]

Denver Broncos linebacker is upset over being benched as a healthy scratch after Saturday evening’s loss to the Cleveland Browns. The linebacker is unsure if he’ll even get the opportunity to play in the Bronco’s last two contests of the NFL’s regular season. Ray, who the Broncos selected with the 23rd pick in the 2015 draft, […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has become the first non-quarterback in franchise history to throw a touchdown pass after his scoring throw against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers found themselves needing to get seven yards on a fourth down attempt, so head coach Ron Rivera went with the most predictable play ever: a […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is currently dealing with knee inflammation, but it doesn’t seem too serious as he’s considered day to day following the team’s Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams’ struggles continued on Sunday, as they lost their second straight game after a stellar 11-1 start on the […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey decided to showcase his throwing skills in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With both teams searching for points in the first quarter, it was the Panthers that struck first in a very unusual way on fourth down. McCaffrey took the handoff from quarterback Cam Newton, and […]

Per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky Randall Cobb is now in the concussion protocol. Cobb was hurt on a jarring hit from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson after corralling in a clutch 16-yard catch with a bit under four minutes left in the fourth quarter. Officials had flagged the play but eventually decided there was no foul. […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is already feeling the emotions when it comes to the team possibly playing its final game at Oakland Coliseum next Monday night. There are still a ton of unknowns when it comes to where the Raiders will play next season, and that figures to add plenty of interest to […]