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With one week left in 2017 NFL season, many of the league’s elite team’s have already decided to rest their starters for the playoffs. However, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has other plans for his team. Although the Eagles are the top seed in the NFC playoffs, it does not appear as if they […]

The NFL’s enigmatic catch rule struck once again in Week 16. This time, it came at the expense of Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. At the time of Benjamin’s catch, it almost seemed like a sure lock to be confirmed, however, it was ultimately overturned by the league’s head of officiating, Al Riveron. Video […]

Ahead of their Week 17 contest against the San Francisco 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams (11-4) have already sealed either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the NFC playoff picture no matter what. With the NFC West division clinched, Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that he plans to rest quarterback Jared Goff, […]

The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16 with their loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The defeat was just one of many factors to their disappointing 2017 NFL season. Perhaps the most notable was the down year from wide receiver Dez Bryant. However, there may have been a reason behind Bryant’s […]

The Oakland Raiders have undoubtedly been one of the most disappointing teams in the 2017 NFL season. After entering the year with the highest of expectations, the Raiders have stumbled into the season finale with a 6-9 record. Although their disappointing year can be attributed to lackluster performances on both sides of the ball, the struggles […]

The Cleveland Browns are on the verge of going 0-16 to finish the 2017 NFL season. Needless to say, the Browns have made some bizarre moves in years past that have landed them in this position. However, perhaps none have been more questionable this year than the release of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden. […]

Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, with zero catches on just two targets during Monday night’s 19-10 win over the Oakland Raiders, said on Wednesday that he wasn’t concerned about his lack of production that game. According to a recent article by staff writer Les Brown of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jeffery didn’t want to […]

With the New Orleans Saints having now captured a comfortable spot in this year’s playoffs, there is little reason for them to go full-throttle in the final game of the 2017 NFL regular season. However, the same cannot be said for rookie cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Many may remember Lattimore’s scuffle with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback […]

The NFL made headlines this week for its rescheduling of a number of games as a result of the current playoff implications. Among the teams still in postseason contention are the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result, it is likely Chargers players will be doing their fair share of monitoring throughout their 2017 NFL season […]

The injury-riddled 2017 NFL season is finally about to come to an end for the Washington Redskins. That said, they have a crucial offseason coming up to prepare for. Among the most notable questions has been regarding quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future in Washington. According to Kimberley Martin of the Washington Post, head coach Jay Gruden was adamant […]

Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle could hit two birds with one stone if his team could take care of their business this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. A win over the Bengals would not only clinch Weddle and the Ravens a spot in the playoffs but would also inject the veteran’s bank […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis nearly crippled Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams with an illegal hit he made back in Week 15. Since then, Davis has been painted by fans and critics alike as some sort of a heartless monster. According to ESPN’s David Newton, Davis isn’t happy about the way that he’s […]

For the Atlanta Falcons (9-6) and their playoff chances, the circumstances to make the postseason couldn’t be more clear for them: win at home against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, and they’re in for the second year in a row. According to a video posted by Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already clinched a bye entering the final week of the 2017 NFL season. Given the few playoff implications at stake, questions have been posed about how the Steelers will approach their season finale. Right tackle Marcus Gilbert took it upon himself to give an update on whether his star teammates will play […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming to the conclusion of a disastrous 2017 season with their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans. Ahead of the contest, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano declared that it’s “the last rodeo” for the team. That statement may have a deeper meaning than he realizes, according to Andrew Walker of […]

The New York Giants have taken a major step toward stabilizing the franchise with the hiring of David Gettleman as their next general manager. The #Giants named Dave Gettleman as their GM. Their top choice all along. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2017 Gettleman has plenty of experience working in front offices across the […]

The Houston Texans failed to live up to expectations this season as injuries as key positions derailed their campaign. However, one of the few bright spots this season is the stellar performance of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Unfortunately, the Texans likely won’t have their star wideout on Sunday. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, […]

Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers are in contention for one of the last wild card spots in the AFC. The Chargers will take the field with the services of running back Melvin Gordon, as he stated that he will play despite an ankle injury, according to Eric […]

Last year, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were the talk of the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys duo put the league on notice as they both far exceeded expectations in their rookie campaigns leading the team to the top seed in the NFC while creating a lot of buzz for a bright future in Dallas. This […]

The Cleveland Browns have officially locked up to the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft for the second straight year as they approach which could be a winless season heading into Week 17 with a 0-15 record. With the Browns having the top pick once again, many believe the lowly Cleveland franchise will […]

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t exactly gotten their money’s worth out of wide receiver Dez Bryant. The fiery and outspoken wideout is making a premium in Dallas and is set to make $12.5 million next season prompting questions about whether the team should ask him to take a pay cut. As expected, Bryant would reject the […]

After year’s amongst college football’s elite, the Florida State Seminoles took a huge step back this season. Fortunately, a primetime Seminoles’ legacy could very well be on the way to help. Oh, hello there, Deion Sanders. The Seminoles’ 7-6 finish was barely enough to earn them a trip to the Independence Bowl against the Southern […]

The Minnesota Vikings will finish off the 2017 NFL season having already clinched the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. As a result, the Vikings can begin preparations to get their team as healthy as possible for whoever they meet in the second-round of the playoffs. Now it seems they will have a familiar face […]

The Baltimore Ravens are on the brink of capturing their first playoff berth since 2014. Terrell Suggs believes this is a huge step for the team, as he thinks they will morph into something else completely come playoffs time. Needless to say, there were not many who predicted that the Ravens would find themselves in control […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines this week by releasing veteran linebacker James Harrison with just one more game left in the 2017 NFL season. In an unsurprising turn of events, the New England Patriots quickly scooped up Harrison to help fortify their thin edge rush. While watching their franchise leader in sacks go to a bitter […]

The New York Giants are undeniably a big mess this season. The Giants have changed coaches, seen some of their key players get injured and/or suspended, and have benched their two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback for Geno Smith. Despite all of that, it seems they’re not yet done manufacturing controversies that do nothing but hurt […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore has proven to be an ageless wonder. At age 34, Gore has managed to put together a solid year, racking up 861 rushing yards and three touchdowns through 16 weeks of the season. His three-year contract with the Colts would expire at the end of this season, but he […]

The Washington Redskins are out of playoff contention for the second year in a row, and the team’s failure to improve is certainly not sitting well on quarterback Kirk Cousins, who said that he wants his team to develop a winner’s image, via John Keim of ESPN. “I want this brand, this organization, to be […]

The 10-5  Jacksonville Jaguars are going to the playoffs, but because they lost to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday, 44-33, plus the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers won the following day, the Jags find themselves obliged to go through the first round of the playoffs. While a loss like that to the 49ers this […]

The moment is finally here to see a glimpse of what the future holds as the Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) announced that rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start Sunday’s Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos. The move was announced by Kansas City head coach Andy Reid and was confirmed on Twitter by Chiefs reporter B.J. […]

Today, the New York Giants announced that they have decided to suspend second-year cornerback Eli Apple for their Week 17 matchup against the Washington Redskins for disciplinary reasons. Apple was notified of his suspension on Wednesday afternoon by Giants interim general manager Kevin Abrams and interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo. Per Giants senior writer Michael […]

The New England Patriots made a late-season addition by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison for the remainder of the 2017 campaign. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave a generic response to bringing aboard the Steelers’ all-time leader in sacks. “He’s played outside linebacker for the […]

Last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers surprisingly decided to part ways with veteran outside linebacker James Harrison. It didn’t take long for him to find a new home by inking a deal with the New England Patriots for the rest of the season. However, this situation is not as cut and dry as it appears on […]

The 2017 NFL regular season is coming to an end with the team heading toward Week 17. With the regular season ending, the attention turns to the playoffs for the league’s elite and the 2018 NFL Draft for teams that failed to live up to expectations with USC’s Sam Darnold potentially being the prized rookie […]

The news of the Pittsburgh Steelers releasing veteran linebacker and all-time sacks leader James Harrison caught quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completely off-guard, per Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I was shocked,” Roethlisberger said on his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan. “You know, I’ve played with that guy for a long time. He’s one […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay may opt to sit some of his starters for their regular-season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. The Rams secured the NFC West title after beating the Tennessee Titans last Sunday. However, they no longer have a shot at a first-round bye, which […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who has had himself the strangest season in his career, not only claims he wants to stay with the team, but believes the franchise is close to greatness. So, um, sure! “It may be hard to realize or say it but I don’t think the Giants are far off,” Manning said, […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers pretty much knowing where it stands for the playoffs, head coach Mike Tomlin admits that he still doesn’t know if he will play his starters this weekend or not. The issue here is that Pittsburgh doesn’t control what seed it will have following Week 17’s games. Mike Tomlin knows this, and […]

James Harrison signing with the New England Patriots isn’t even close to Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors. Let’s get out of the way first. The Pittsburgh Steelers cut Harrison, who then cleared waivers, and he chose New England after years and years working for the Steelers. This wasn’t a dude — in the […]