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Well, the Jon Gruden to the Rams rumors were fun while they lasted. Last week, Los Angeles fired head coach Jeff Fisher despite giving him a contract extension that was just revealed. Immediately, speculation about who owner Stan Kroenke would pursue for the gig commenced. The biggest names thrown out there were Jim Harbaugh, Pete […]

After winning on opening night against the rival Los Angeles Rams, it’s been all downhill for the San Francisco 49ers. The once-proud franchise has lost its last 13 games. They’re weak defensively and their passing game is anemic. If it wasn’t for Carlos Hyde and the running game, their wouldn’t be a positive for S.F. […]

When Derek Carr dislocated his right pinkie a few weeks back, every Oakland Raiders fan held their breath. The franchise was in full pursuit of their first postseason appearance in 14 years (which they clinched this Sunday); the thought of losing Carr was too much to bear. Luckily, Carr came back into that game and […]

Prior to the season, there was speculation that it would be Larry Fitzgerald‘s last. He immediately dispelled those rumors, but with only two games remaining, the topic has risen again. For 13 years, Fitzgerald has been the heart and soul of the Arizona Cardinals. He’s eclipsed the 1,000 receiving-yard mark seven times, and he’s 51 […]

Cam Newton made headlines earlier this season when he publicly complained that he’s not officiated like the other elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He cited a number of big blows to his head in the pocket that weren’t penalized, claiming that guys like Drew Brees and Tom Brady would’ve drawn flags. He eventually spoke with […]

The NFL playoff picture is an absolute mess. Rather than provide clarity, Week 15 clouded the situation even further. Regardless of whether the Redskins win or lose tonight, there will still be a ton of questions heading into the final two weeks of the season. Comparing the conferences, things are much murkier in the NFC. […]

For most of Sunday, everything appeared to be breaking the Colts‘ way. Then, within a matter of minutes, it all fell apart. Indianapolis did their part yesterday afternoon. Needing a victory to keep their AFC South title hopes alive, the Colts dominated the Vikings in Minnesota to the tune of a 34-6 victory. But, they […]

Terrell Owens can still ball like the old times. The 43-year-old was hooping it up at the Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, showcasing his touch from beyond the arc and his athleticism on defense, ruthlessly swatting a shot into his team’s hands. T.O. drained a sweet-looking corner three off the baseline curl, only to run […]

The 2016 NFL season is rounding its final stretch, and with many teams locking divisional horns as the playoff picture forms, a slew of marquee games are on tap over the next three weeks. It will come down to the wire in several divisions, setting up pivotal matchups through Week 17. With plenty of big […]

The Dallas Cowboys‘ 11-game winning streak snapped on Sunday night in New York, and the Dak Prescott–Tony Romo debate arose once again as a result. A usually explosive Dallas offense was held to just seven points, with Prescott struggling mightily throughout the evening. He completed just 46 percent of his passes while throwing a pair […]

The Seahawks ended up running away with a fairly easy 24-3 victory over the Rams last night, clinching the NFC West title. But, when the game was still in question, one play made Seattle’s Richard Sherman absolutely irate. The Seahawks held a 10-3 lead with the ball on the LA’s 1-yard line after a short […]

Usually, when NFL players don’t wear long sleeves in the cold, we believe they’re doing so to appear tough. But, when the temperatures drop to frigid lows, Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett doesn’t wear sleeves for a different reason. An arctic front is hitting much of the United States at the moment, with temperatures dropping […]

As the Raiders‘ stadium search approaches a possible conclusion, Oakland is making a final stand to keep their football team. But, according to one NFL executive, it’s too late. Earlier this week, Oakland city and county officials approved the opening of negotiations with an investment group that wants to build a $1.3 billion stadium. The […]

The most dangerous receiver in the NFL was not in action on Sunday, but it didn’t make much of a different against the lowly Los Angeles Rams. But, as the Atlanta Falcons head toward the playoffs, a healthy Julio Jones is vital to their success. At 8-5, Atlanta is currently tied with the Tampa Bay […]

When you see yelling between teammates on a NFL sideline, it’s often a sign of dysfunction. That couldn’t be any further from the case with the New England Patriots. With four Super Bowl titles and numerous records under his belt, Tom Brady has earned the right to do pretty much whatever he wants on the […]

Well, it finally happened. A day after tying the NFL record for most losses in a career, Jeff Fisher was fired by the Los Angeles Rams. The franchise officially clinched their fifth straight losing season under Fisher (and their 10th consecutive overall) in an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. It was less […]

Over the course of the last year, a number of current and former NFL players have offered a helping hand to Johnny Manziel. He declined or ignored all of them, until now. The former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback was released by the Cleveland Browns in March, stemming from a number of off-field issues. His post-NFL […]

With just three weeks left in the 2016 NFL season, a number of deserving MVP candidates have emerged. Depending on who you ask and when you’ve asked them, all of the guys mentioned below have been considered worthy of this year’s NFL MVP award. Yet, none of them have completely broken free from the pack […]

Earlier today, Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke finally pulled the cord on Jeff Fisher, firing the head coach after a 4-9 start. Their defense has looked great at times, but it’s given up a ton of points lately. Really, the offense has been this team’s problem. LA ranks last in both yards and points […]

Packers fans can easily remember back to the end of the 2014 season and Green Bay’s playoff run. They had to defeat Detroit to win the NFC North and clinch a bye in Week 17, and with a narrow lead at the end of the first half, Aaron Rodgers went down. Fans immediately feared that […]

The Raiders had a number of chances to come back and tie the Chiefs in the fourth quarter of last night’s game. Even though they reached the red zone later, their best opportunity might’ve come from their own 28-yard line. With the AFC West lead on the line, Oakland faced a 3rd down with over […]

There was a jubilant atmosphere in Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night after the Chiefs fended off the Raiders to take over first place in the AFC West. However, down in the locker room, a more somber mood proliferated. Their heart and soul was just lost for the season. During his postgame press conference, Chiefs head […]

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On the field, Steve Smith is all business. He’s the most notorious trash talker in the NFL, and at age 37, he can still back it up. But off the field? Apparently, Smith is a goof ball. For a reason that wasn’t immediately clear, Smith wore a Yoda onesie to his press conference on Wednesday. […]

Long before Bill Belichick became one of the best (and most controversial) head coaches in the history of the National Football League, he was a fan like the rest of us. And, according to Bill, his team was the Colts. The franchise Belichick has delivered so many crushing defeats to over the years once featured […]

Odell Beckham Jr. wears his emotions on his sleeve, regardless of what the specific emotion is. If he’s happy, a wide smile is consistently present on his face. If he’s upset, he’ll make it known with his actions and words. This past Sunday, OBJ turned to one of his old pastimes: complaining about officiating. He’s […]

For 10 years, Joe Thomas has started at left tackle for the Cleveland Browns. Despite the physically demanding nature of the position, Thomas has never missed a game in his career. For much of that time, Thomas has been Cleveland’s best player. That’s a testament to Thomas’ elite ability, and the complete inability of the […]

For all of the flack the NFL has received for weak Thursday night football games, this week’s rendition promises to be a great one. In a matchup with huge playoff implications, the AFC-leading Oakland Raiders travel to Kansas City to face the 9-3 Chiefs. KC beat the Raiders earlier this season, so a victory would […]

Lamar Jackson is still a couple years away from the NFL, but Johnny Manziel is already warning him not to go to the Cleveland Browns. Jackson’s sophomore campaign with the Louisville Cardinals has been nothing short of amazing. He’s scored a total of 51 touchdowns (30 passing, 21 rushing) while accruing 3,390 yards through the […]

During his six years in Philadelphia, DeSean Jackson was a deadly deep threat for the Eagles‘ offensive attack. He left the franchise on poor terms, but with new head coach Doug Pederson and rookie quarterback Carson Wentz running the show, Jackson is apparently open to a return. After a strong first season in Washington, Jackson’s […]

With only four weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, a number of teams are still fighting for the final playoff spots. At the moment, only the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks can feel confident as postseason participants (Dallas has already clinched a spot). The rest of the field […]

Even in retirement, Marshawn Lynch remains a fan-favorite in the NFL community. His vibrant, unique personality is endearing to many people, and even with his cleats hung up, people can’t get enough of Beast Mode. This year, he made headlines while driving a cart at his alma mater of Cal, recreating a moment from his […]

The Cleveland Browns are quickly approaching a historically terrible 0-16 final record, but at least their fans are having fun with it. Some dedicated members of the Dawg Pound have organized an 0-16 parade should the team lose out. Others have altered Johnny Manziel jerseys to feature all of the starting quarterbacks the Browns have […]

At 11-1, the Dallas Cowboys are already on the verge of clinching the NFC’s number one overall seed. If Seattle loses to Green Bay and Dallas comes out on top against the Giants this Sunday, the top seed will be sealed. The prospect of the Cowboys finishing first in the NFC seemed unlikely in the […]

Just hours before the Rams received a butt-whooping at the hands of the Patriots, it was revealed that the franchise gave Jeff Fisher a two-year contract extension. The defeat puts their record at 4-8, making it unlikely that Fisher, for the fifth time in five seasons with the Rams, will even finish .500. Apparently, the […]

After an incredible 15-1 campaign in 2015, the Carolina Panthers have endured their most disappointing season in the Cam Newton era. After last night’s defeat, the Panthers sport a 4-8 record and are unlikely to get back to the postseason. Injuries, close losses, and a decline in performance defensively have stung this team throughout 2016, […]

One of the NFL’s premier franchises is back on the top of the league, and everybody is tuning in. Love them or hate them, the 11-1 Dallas Cowboys are generating huge ratings. The star-crossed rookie combo of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott has reignited a huge fanbase that’s been waiting quite some time for their […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was spotted by TNT cameras in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors–Houston Rockets game on Thursday night at Oracle Arena. The 2015 NFL MVP is a close friend and supporter of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, but it was a surprise when he came decked out in Golden State […]

Moving to Los Angeles hasn’t changed the ill fortunes of the Rams. In their first season back in their longtime home, the Rams currently sit at 4-7. It’s likely going to get worse; their next three games are at New England, home against the NFC South-leading Falcons, and again on the road in Seattle. Before […]