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Believe it or not, but with five games to go, the defending champion Denver Broncos are currently out of the playoffs. At 7-4, they’re tied with the Miami Dolphins for the AFC’s sixth seed, with the tiebreak currently going in Miami’s favor. Of course, they’re still right in the thick of things, standing just two […]

Ever since the heartbreak of the Seattle Supersonics’ relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008, the city of Seattle has sought the return of basketball. Existing efforts to build a new arena in Seattle have recently progressed with the backing of one very prominent Seattleite. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has joined the effort in bringing basketball back […]

As they tend to do during rivalry games in the NFL, things got heated between the Cowboys and Redskins on Thanksgiving. In particular, an outburst between the fiery Josh Norman and Dez Bryant erupted immediately after the clock ran out. Dallas had just won their 10th game in a row, beating Washington for the second […]

Yesterday’s Cowboys–Redskins game made history, at least for the television network airing the action. The build-up for the Thanksgiving bout was second to none, with the surging Cowboys facing their biggest rival in the Redskins, who are also right in the playoff hunt. The game lived up to the hype. Both teams moved up and […]

The Chargers are 10 games into the 2016 season, and rookie Joey Bosa is only beginning to get to know his teammates. Part of that is Bosa’s complete focus on the gridiron, but it’s also a testament to the difficult task of bonding with 52 teammates in short order. You’d think he’d know more about […]

The Washington Redskins are in the thick of the NFC playoff race once again, and Kirk Cousins is the focal point of their rise. In the last eight games, Cousins has completed 67.8 percent of his passes for 2,398 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just four interceptions, jettisoning Washington into the NFC’s sixth playoff spot for […]

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is usually pretty reserved in his suite during games, but he let loose this past Sunday night. As Kirk Cousins torched the Packers‘ secondary, Snyder found himself in a jubilant mood. When “Jump Around” played during a timeout, he couldn’t help breaking out into dance. The result wasn’t all that […]

This week is the four-year anniversary of Mark Sanchez‘ infamous “Butt Fumble,” which transpired during a game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. The two rivals will play again this Sunday. With various writers and fans remembering the play on social media, one journalist decided to ask Bill Belichick for his […]

The holiday season is upon us and that means greatness is coming in the form of Thanksgiving football. Nothing better than pigging out and watching some great games. This Thanksgiving, the games will kickoff with the Vikings vs. the Lions at 12:30 pm EST. After that,the 9-1 Cowboys will face the surging Redskins in an […]

During the Cowboys‘ win over Baltimore, rookie quarterback Dak Prescott made a viral splash without even knowing it. While sitting on the bench between drives, Prescott attempted to throw away his cup and missed. Instead of letting the trash sit on the ground or having someone else pick it up for him, he immediately got […]

On Monday night, the NFL played its first game in Mexico since 2005. Amid some controversy, the Oakland Raiders eventually topped the Houston Texans for a 27-20 win. The battle of division leaders was overshadowed by some questionable calls by the officials, a green laser pointer shined in Brock Osweiler’s eyes, and a homophobic chant […]

Rarely do you hear a glowing review of a 2-win NFL team this late in the season, but here we are. Ahead of Sunday’s game between Buffalo and Jacksonville, Bills head coach Rex Ryan had nothing but positive things to say about the 2-8 Jaguars. From Nick Veronica of The Buffalo News: “That’s the best […]

There was no shortage of controversy during last night’s game between the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans in Mexico City. Whether it be the laser pointer directed into Brock Osweiler‘s eyes or a number of questionable calls by the officials, the Texans weren’t happy with the dynamics surrounding the game itself. Houston was on the […]

Tom Brady‘s revenge tour against Roger Goodell and the NFL is off to a great start. After missing the first four games of the year with a suspension stemming from the Deflategate scandal, Brady has been dominant. In six games, Brady has completed 70.4 percent of his passes for 1,915 yards, throwing 16 touchdowns and […]

Before falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns were already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. In reality, their chances of making the playoffs were essentially zero when the season started. In the first year of their new rebuild, Cleveland currently sits at 0-11. Even with the focus on the future, fans and […]

Usually, excuses from players and coaches are frowned upon. But, in this instance, it’s quite understandable. During Monday night’s game between the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders in Mexico City, Brock Osweiler faced an obstacle other than the opposing defense. On a number of plays, a green laser pointer was shined on Osweiler’s face. It […]

The Minnesota Vikings have managed a 6-4 record despite having the worst rushing game in the NFL. They’ve only gained 700 yards on the ground while averaging 2.7 yards per carry, placing them last in the NFL in each category. The injury-riddled offensive line is certainly at fault, but the loss of Adrian Peterson has […]

The Washington Redskins have found their groove, and a lot has to do with the play of Kirk Cousins. The veteran quarterback has been playing at perhaps the highest level of his career the last few weeks, and he shined especially bright last night. Against an injury-riddled Packers secondary, Cousins threw for 375 yards and […]

The Carolina Panthers are technically still in the NFC playoff race, but if Luke Kuechly is out for a significant amount of time, their chances steeply decline. Last Thursday, the star linebacker endured a brutal concussion that caused him to become quite emotional. He was immediately placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol while being carted […]

Few players represent the National Football League better than Luke Kuechly. His selfless attitude and will to be great has captivated the fanbase in Charlotte throughout his career. So, when a dejected Kuechly was carted off the field in tears on Thursday night, Panthers fans were in shock. At the time, fans and members of […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had quite an eventful week. While the team sits at 4-5 on the season (still technically in the playoff race), this week has been full of change. On Monday, the Rams named number one overall pick Jared Goff the starting quarterback for their game against the Dolphins. Head coach Jeff […]

Shortly after Tony Romo made his speech conceding that Dallas’ starting QB spot deservedly belongs to Dak Prescott, many fans and pundits began speculating where Romo will play after this season. Teams like the Texans, Jets, and Broncos were cited as possible trade partners. Jerry Jones wants us all to pump the breaks. When asked […]

The Houston Texans currently boast a 6-3 record, good for first in the AFC South. But, there are still serious questions about their current quarterback situation. This offseason, the Texans signed free agent Brock Osweiler to a four-year, $72 million deal. He’s struggled to live up to the hype, which shouldn’t be taken as an […]

Earlier this week, Tony Romo made an emotional speech to the media, conceding the starting QB spot to Dak Prescott. Romo demonstrated humility and selflessness, and the video went viral. But, as he noted in the speech, people shouldn’t doubt his competitive drive for a second. Prior to this concession, Romo made a last-ditch attempt […]

Given how long Tom Brady has been in the NFL, you’d think he’d would’ve played a game against the 49ers by the Bay. But, the only time he had the chance to (in 2008), Brady was out with a torn ACL. Growing up, the four-time Super Bowl champion Brady rooted for another four-time Super Bowl […]

In the offseason, NBC hired former ESPN Monday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico to help alleviate Al Michaels’ schedule. This year, NBC added a number of Thursday night games, forcing Michaels, at 72 years old, to perform double-duty quite a bit. The plan was to have Tirico take the Thursday night games, but the network […]

Forgive Browns fans if they don’t have much hope for their favorite team. With decades of poor play on their resume, Cleveland actually might have their worst football team since the revival of the Browns in 1999. They currently sit at 0-10; a 0-16 season is a real possibility. Despite their inadequacy in every facet […]

It’s quite rare for a rookie to be in the NFL MVP conversation. It’s even more rare to have two rookies considered for the honor, but that’s the case this season. And, they play on the same team. Fourth overall pick Ezekiel Elliott and fourth round pick Dak Prescott have led the Dallas Cowboys to […]

There’s no doubting that the 2016 campaign has been disappointing for the Carolina Panthers. On the heels of a 15-1 season in 2015, Cam Newton & company currently sit at 3-6 as we head into the stretch run of the schedule. A path to the playoffs still exists, but Carolina probably can’t afford to lose […]

Tom Brady has been spectacular at taking care of the football this season, finally throwing his first pick this past Sunday. The 49ers‘ Eric Reid is hoping for more this coming weekend. The New England Patriots are making the trip to Santa Clara for a matchup with the 1-8 49ers, and Reid is preparing himself […]

A day after Tony Romo‘s heartfelt press conference conceding the starting quarterback spot to Dak Prescott, head coach Jason Garrett met with Romo. The longtime duo discussed the franchise’s plan for Romo moving forward, including their usage of him in practice. Last week, Romo received a few snaps with the first team as he works […]

If you search for the dictionary definition of a class act, you’ll probably find a picture of Tony Romo. For the first time all season, Romo will be active and in uniform for the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday. He broke a bone in his back in the preseason, forcing him to miss Weeks 1-10. During […]

It’s common to see great athletes from different sports paying their respects to the crafts of their counterparts. Even when the fields differ greatly, these men and women share similar stories of perseverance, dedication, and resilience. This past weekend, New York Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. expressed his appreciation for the greatness of Conor […]

Skittles’ business (and personal) relationship with Marshawn Lynch was well-documented, but with the star running back retired, they’ve turned to Antonio Brown as their NFL spokesman. Previously, they gifted the Steelers‘ dominant receiver Skittles-themed dancing shoes, a jacket, and gloves. However, none of those items compare to the present they bestowed upon him this week. […]

After a slow start to the season, Odell Beckham Jr. has been on a tear the last few weeks. The Giants have risen along with Odell, boasting a 6-3 record as we enter the stretch run of the schedule. As impressive as Beckham has been, he’s still not on pace to finish with as many […]

The quarterback drama in Dallas has fizzled, thanks to yet another brilliant performance by Dak Prescott. The Cowboys have won their last eight games, and while Tony Romo is finally healthy, it’s unlikely he’ll play unless Dak gets injured. Under the tutelage of Romo, Prescott has excelled as a rookie. He certainly benefits from star […]

National anthem protests have been utilized by a number of NFL players this season, for various reasons. On Sunday, that was extended to the result of the presidential election. As “The Star-Spangled Banner” played before the Buccaneers‘ game against the Bears, Bucs receiver Mike Evans kneeled. Afterward, Evans said he was protesting Donald Trump’s electoral […]

There has been a lot of coverage regarding the NFL’s slumping ratings, with a number of different reasons cited as the culprit. Some analysts believe a decline in play on the field is to blame, while others point to external factors, such as the election. The NFL really isn’t hurting; their numbers for regular season […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found a number of ways to falter during their four-game losing streak. One week, the offense is stagnant. The next, the defense can’t make a stop. The latter was the case on Sunday. The Steelers acquired a total of 448 yards, with Ben Roethlisberger piling up 408 passing yards and three […]