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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 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are a surprising playoff contender this season, but their roster still has its fair share of holes. One of the most striking is their lack of a big-play receiver. That’s where Terrell Owens would like to fill in. The six-time Pro Bowler spent two years with the franchise, reaching the only Super […]

The NFL is experiencing dipping ratings this season, and a number of possible explanations have been presented. People have argued that the lead-up to the election played a role, as well as a perceived decline in play. The one thing almost everybody can find common ground on is the fact that there are too many […]

Burglaries have struck a number of NFL players lately. Just this past year, DeMarcus Ware had his Super Bowl ring stolen, and Gerald McCoy‘s home was broken into. This week, Cassius Marsh was the victim of robbery as well, but his losses were a little different. Apparently, Marsh’s “Magic: The Gathering” cards were stolen from […]

The reassertion of Jordy Nelson into Green Bay’s lineup has undoubtedly been a huge boost for the Packers. He’s currently on pace to gain over 1,000 yards through the air for the fourth time in his career, and he already has seven touchdowns. But, just because the numbers are there doesn’t mean Nelson has played […]

After a strong start to the season, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves at 4-4, right in the thick of the playoff race. After dominating the competition in their first three games, Philly has gone 1-4. A huge reason for the Eagles’ change in fortune has been their performance late in games. In all four losses, […]

It’s been a tough go for Jimmy Graham ever since he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks last season. He changed the narrative on Monday night. Not long ago, Graham was considered the second best tight end in the NFL behind Rob Gronkowski. With Drew Brees tossing him the pigskin, Graham regularly topped, or approached, […]

Dak Prescott has been on an incredible run that nobody expected on the day of the draft. The rookie, who was selected in the 4th round, has led the Cowboys to seven straight wins and a 7-1 start. Many believe this is the most impressive rookie campaign they’ve ever seen from a QB. But, they’ve […]

Colin Kaepernick has gained headlines for his national anthem protests regarding racial injustice, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wants us to stop giving him attention. The reason? On Tuesday, Kaepernick declared that he chose not to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Smith didn’t take too kindly to the message that sends, and he reacted […]

At this point last season, the Minnesota Vikings and their fans were perfectly fine with Blair Walsh. The kicker has a strong leg, and while his accuracy was right in the middle of the pack last year, he usually made kicks in big-time moments. He missed four extra points in 2015 under the new rule […]

The Los Angeles Rams are reeling, but Jeff Fisher continues to stay calm. He’s basically the dog sitting in the burning house meme, saying “This is fine.” At 3-5, the Rams are looking at a fifth straight year under Fisher with a sub-.500 record. The last time they won eight games was 2006, and the […]

The Buffalo Bills have received acclaim for making Kathryn Smith the first full-time female coach in NFL history. However, her breakthrough has made her the target of some inappropriate jokes and heckling. During last night’s classic between the Bills and the Seattle Seahawks, one of the 12’s yelled “Waitress!” at Smith over and over again. […]

The end of the first half of last night’s game was a comedy of errors for the officials. With three seconds left before the break, the Bills‘ Dan Carpenter lined up to kick a field goal when Richard Sherman jumped offside. The play was blown dead, but Carpenter continued his kicking motion while Sherman continued […]

Jerry Jones has a problem that most NFL owners would love to have. You already know the story. With Tony Romo sidelined by a preseason back injury, Dak Prescott took the reigns of the offense in Dallas, and he hasn’t looked back. After a narrow Week 1 loss, the Cowboys have ripped off seven straight […]

It’s been a rough stretch for the Los Angeles Rams, and some of their supporters are getting desperate. After a surprising 3-1 start that featured upset wins over the rival Seahawks and Cardinals, LA has dropped four games in a row. Other than a narrow loss to the Lions, the offense has been stagnant, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys glided to a seventh consecutive victory on Sunday, toppling the winless Browns in Cleveland. After a 2015 season in which Dallas only won four games while being decimated by injuries, they currently stand at the top of the NFC. To celebrate the occasion, the players provided their own rendition of the recently […]

It was only a couple of years ago that Aaron Rodgers urged Packers fans to relax after a slow start. Sure enough, that Packers squad went on to the NFC Championship game, and was on the verge of a Super Bowl appearance. Rodgers had a much different tone on Sunday. The Packers fell to 4-4 […]

Jerry Jones is done talking about the quarterback situation in Dallas, at least regarding this coming week. But, based on recent reports, he might just be taking the easy way out. When Tony Romo went down with a back injury in the preseason, he was given a 10-week recovery period. 10 weeks have come and […]

As crazy as it sounds, Tom Brady appears to be peaking at age 39. Back in 2007, Brady set the NFL record for touchdown passes in a season with 50. If he played a full 16-game season at the rate he’s performed through his four games in 2016, he’d come just short of that mark […]

The quarterback position is considered to be the most important in football. At the professional level, you simply can’t win without, at the very least, an adequate signal caller. As defensive ends and linebackers become faster, and offensive lines have less time to practice together, the margin of error for QBs is dropping. They have […]

One of the best calls of Peyton Manning‘s career just came after his playing days. An elementary school teacher named Rhonda Jacobs has been a fan of Manning since his time at Tennessee. She followed his entire NFL career, and over time, she developed a desire to meet Manning one day. That plan was put […]

Tom Brady has been the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots since a few games into the 2001 season. He’s won four Super Bowls, three Super Bowl MVPs, two NFL MVPs, and 11 Pro Bowl appearances. He transformed the Patriots organization from just another franchise into one of the most prestigious in the NFL. […]

Few quarterbacks in the NFL face more pressure in the pocket than Russell Wilson. Despite all of Seattle’s success, their offensive line has been flat-out bad the last few years. They’ve been bailed out, time and time again, by Wilson’s elusiveness and creativity. This season, avoiding pressure has become more difficult for Wilson thanks to […]

Last night’s World Series Game 7 transcended baseball. People who never (or rarely) watched baseball previously sat on the edge of their seats as the Cubs won their first title in 108 years. Professional athletes from other sports were tuned in, too, including the NFL. As the final innings played out, a number of them […]

After a fast start, the Minnesota Vikings have been reeling the last couple of weeks. The problem? The offensive line is in shambles. In particular, the Vikings have been decimated at the tackle position. Matt Kalil, Andre Smith, and Mike Harris are all on injured reserve, and Alex Boone is dealing with a concussion. The […]

Despite Cam Newton‘s complaints about the officiating and his safety on the field, the Los Angeles Rams won’t change their game. It’s not like they need any extra motivation, given that Newton is the NFL’s reigning MVP. The Rams are a physical defense, and they’ll continue to be physical this Sunday. From the LA Times’ […]

NFL players have spoken, and they believe allowing medical marijuana would greatly reduce the usage of chemical painkillers. ESPN.com’s NFL Nation and ESPN The Magazine recently surveyed 226 players (via ESPN’s Kevin Seifert), asking various questions about pain treatment in the league. The results were telling. Close to two thirds (61 percent) of the players […]

Cam Newton talked to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday about the big hits he’s been taking this season. The league’s side of the conversation was then presented by the vice president of officiating, Dean Blandino. The NFL agreed with Cam with regards to the no-call on this play against the Arizona Cardinals. Opposed to […]

Randy Moss was absolutely elated when he was traded from the Oakland Raiders to the New England Patriots. After excelling in Minnesota, Moss’ career was spiraling downward along with the Raiders franchise. Receiving the opportunity to play alongside the great Tom Brady and for Bill Belichick gave Moss a fresh start. But, initially, the news […]

On Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles in dramatic fashion. Dak Prescott found a wide open Jason Witten for the game-winning touchdown in overtime, and AT&T Stadium shook. Joy flowed throughout the building, but the celebration apparently became a little sluggish on the field. During his postgame press conference, head coach Jason […]

No team is more penalized in the NFL this season than the Oakland Raiders. But, with a 6-2 record, head coach Jack Del Rio isn’t too worried. On Sunday, the Raiders came back late to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime. The victory is their fifth on the road in five away games. After […]

On Monday, the NFL was stunned by the trading of Pro Bowl linebacker Jamie Collins. Collins was sent by the New England Patriots to the Cleveland Browns for a third-round compensatory draft pick. Apparently, Collins wanted “Von Miller” money in his new contract next season, and the Patriots weren’t going to comply. The only person […]

Marcus Gilbert wants Cam Newton to pipe down with his complaints about the NFL’s officiating. After taking another cheap hit that was not flagged on Sunday, Newton told reporters that he plans on talking to Roger Goodell. In Newton’s opinion, he’s been on the receiving end of a number of hits that haven’t been penalized, […]

It’s official: Percy Harvin is back in the NFL, and he’s re-joining the Buffalo Bills. Harvin’s brief retirement lasted about one-calendar year, stemming from a number of concussions and hip issues. Harvin is now healthy, and he’s ready to contribute on a Bills team depleted at the receiver position. The announcement was initially made directly […]

As the Dallas Cowboys continue to roll, Jerry Jones continues to alter his stance on their starting quarterback conundrum. At the beginning of the season, there was no doubt that Tony Romo would start at the position upon his return. Even as the Dak Prescott excelled early on, Jones remained adamant that Romo would start […]

Tom Brady was brilliant once again on Sunday, and Rob Gronkowski made Patriots history with his 69th career touchdown. But, the most memorable moment of their game against the Bills didn’t involve the players. As the Patriots drove toward a score late in the third quarter, a sex toy was thrown from the stands onto […]

Given the brutal nature of the NFL, it’s not unusual for animosity to develop between players on rival teams. Especially when you’re in the same division and face them twice every season. Enter Derek Wolfe and Philip Rivers. Their Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers have won the AFC West in 11 of the last […]

The NFL does not agree with Cam Newton‘s assessment of the officiating and lack of calls in his favor. Since Week 1, Newton has taken a number of brutal hits from opposing players. But, rather than receive targeting or personal foul calls, a number of them haven’t been flagged. The argument is that other high-profile […]