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If you had Ryan Fitzpatrick as a player with random confidence coursing through his veins, you win a prize. According to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gunslinger, the team is due for a winning streak? Why? Because why not? “This league is kind of about getting on runs and unfortunately we went through a bad run […]

The Houston Texans are currently pretty good at every position except one. Unfortunately, it just so happens to be the most important position on the field. Houston realizes this, and has essentially put quarterback Tom Savage on notice. It is now or never for the gunslinger. While Texans offensive coordinator Sean Ryan mentioned a relative […]

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, who is on the hottest seat in all of the National Football League, said the team held a “brutally honest” meeting this week. Sigh. “Message to them in the meeting was we had some open conversations, some hard talks, some plain talks, some simple talk, played some film […]

The seemingly endless judicial teeter-totter between the NFL and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott finally came to an end after the young star decided not appeal the rest of his six-game suspension. As a result, the Cowboys will be without Elliott until Week 16 when Dallas will face the Seattle Seahawks. Oddly enough, it […]

It has been a disastrous first nine games of the 2017 season for the New York Giants. The entire franchise has seen things sputter out of control. Janoris Jenkins, a talented player, wants to be heard in regard to his thoughts on the entire situation. This has led to much internal conflict arising to the […]

Earlier this week, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer announced his decision to stick with veteran quarterback Case Keenum as the starter over Teddy Bridgewater. However, the chatter has remained around Bridgewater still being benched in favor of Keenum for the time being. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, the 25-year-old voiced on […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s wife will have to continue waiting for quarterback Jimmy Garropolo to make his Niners debut. According to 49ers general manager John Lynch, they are in no rush of putting their shiny new signal-caller on the field this season. John Lynch said as much during an appearance on NBC […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has been one of the most frustrating players to own in fantasy football due to his oft-injured body, but it’s more disappointing to his real team—and to himself, of course. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Reed lamented his nagging hamstring injury that has caused him to miss the […]

The Minnesota Vikings looked like they immediately found themselves a running back of the future when they drafted Dalvin Cook in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. Prior to taking Cook, the Vikings cut ties with the legendary Adrian Peterson, thus opening a gaping hole in their backfield. Cook was supposed to inherit […]

Heading into tonight’s critical matchup against the Tennessee Titans (6-3), the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) will be without free safety Mike Mitchell and tight end Vance McDonald. Both players were on the team’s official inactives list prior to kickoff. Last week against the Indianapolis Colts, the Steelers had all of their starters active for the first […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers’ incredible starts streak was in-danger earlier this week after Rivers suffered a concussion against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it appears he’ll be able to play Sunday when the Bolts host the Buffalo Bills. Per the Chargers’ official Twitter account, Rivers was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Head […]

The Arizona Cardinals are long shots to win the Super Bowl this season or even the next, but wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will have at least another year to try and win that elusive Vince Lombardi Trophy. According to Pro Football Talk, a source has disclosed to them that the Cardinals and Fitzgerald are close […]

It has been smooth sailing for the Philadelphia Eagles for most of this season, but from time to time, they’ll also have to deal with some bad breaks. Take for example the sudden appearance of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery’s name on the injury report with an ankle issue on Thursday, per Josh Alper of Pro […]

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins has shown enough over the past weeks to warrant a regular spot in the team’s backfield. According to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg has stated that even with the nearing return of Danny Woodhead and Terrance West from injuries, Collins will continue to […]

Despite Aaron Rodgers’ absence, the Green Bay Packers are still holding up in the NFC playoff race. At 5-4, the Packers still have a shot at reaching the postseason for the ninth consecutive year. If Green Bay is 8-6 and Rodgers is fully healthy and ready to be activated, the Packers could be a scary […]

The Cleveland Browns’ quest for their first win of the season will receive a boosts this Sunday, as second-year wide receiver Corey Coleman is set to rejoin the team on the field in their matchup against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. This is according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who also stated that the Browns will […]

At 6-3, the Seattle Seahawks control their own destiny over the final seven weeks of the season, and the health of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor will be a huge factor in their fate. The team’s star safeties have dealt with injuries the last few weeks. Thomas hurt his hamstring late against the Houston Texans, […]

Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott has labeled this Sunday’s game against the rival Philadelphia Eagles as a must-win, but the absence of star left tackle Tyron Smith could lead to their downfall. For the second consecutive week, Smith is out for Dallas with groin and back issues, according to the NFL Network’s Jane Slater. […]

In a story that just won’t die, even with Martellus Bennett joining the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is claiming the team has received some good giggles from the entire debacle of a situation. “We all got a good laugh from it,” Matthews said. “It is what it is. Martellus is […]

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said something interesting. Yes. It is wild that a gunslinger in the NFL saying something interesting is news, but this one can provide some fighting words. Derek Carr believes that Mexico belongs to the Raiders. For those unaware, Oakland is set to face the New England Patriots on Sunday in […]

In what could be a considered a shocking development in a situation that appears forever developing, it is being reported that owners in the National Football League have sent Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones a stern warning. Basically, that what he is currently doing by testing the rest of them in regard to Roger Goodell’s […]

In what will likely come to the shock of no one, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is really excited to play in Mexico against the Oakland Raiders. “It’s always cool to change up the atmosphere,” Gronkowski said during his media availability. “It always gets you excited heading into a new atmosphere not knowing […]

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito isn’t exactly known to bring sane takes to the world of complex subjects. In fact, outside of being known as an outstanding player at his position, he’s most recognizable as the guy at the forefront of a bully scandal a few years back. And yet, here we are, with […]

Don’t worry Buffalo Bills fans. Running back LeSean McCoy is as confused as you are about the team benching quarterback Tyrod Taylor. “I think everybody was kind of surprised,” McCoy said to reporters. “Nobody really knew until today. We’ve been struggling, I think everybody has been struggling the last two weeks so we were a little […]

In what is a pretty neat story, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick recently spent some time with the military service academies. He left his experience with them touched by the entire thing. According to Mike Giardi of NBC Sports Boston, Belichick was asked by Navy coach Ken Niumatalo to speak to his team […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate has heard players’ concerns in regard to Thursday Night Football. In fact, he understands them. At the same time, the former Notre Dame Fighting Irish talent really loves himself a good game played on Thanksgiving day. “Over the last few years I’ve felt pretty good going into that week […]

May we all have the confidence coursing through the veins of rookie Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook. Westbrook, who will be making his National Football League debut against the Cleveland Browns, made a rather bold proclamation about what will happen in his first game. “My expectations are high,” Westbrook said on “Teal & Black Blitz” […]

New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo better hope his family understands a conversation’s settings being relative to the words he spews. A man who is on one of the hottest seats in all of the National Football League is claiming that the next seven weeks is the greatest opportunity life has ever provided him. “It’s […]

Yes. The NFL should be worried. No. It is still going to take a lot of time. However, with a report confirming that CTE has been confirmed within the skull of a live person, people need to start getting concerned. Oddly enough, add a dash of hope in that emotional cocktail as well. Pople who […]

The New Orleans Saints already have one of the most prolific passers in NFL history in Drew Brees. However, their surprising 7-2 success this season has been built more on their improved defense, as well as their incredible running back tandem of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. On the surface, everyone already realizes how […]

Jay Ajayi made quite a debut for his new team, the Philadelphia Eagles. The third-year running back had 77 yards on just eight carries, including a 46-yard run for a touchdown against the league-best Denver Broncos run defense in a 51-23 Eagles win. This has, apparently, set well with head coach Doug Pederson. After that […]

The Buffalo Bills have officially benched quarterback Tyrod Taylor in favor of rookie Nathan Peterman. Taylor was relieved by Peterman in the Bills’ 47-10 blowout loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Bills’ second defeat in a row. When some context is provided, which it will be in a minute, you might find yourself scratching […]

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apparently isn’t the only NFL owner who doesn’t want Commissioner Roger Goodell to have his contract extended. Not yet, anyway. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, over half of NFL owners want to wait on extending Goodell’s deal until the whole situation is a little calmer and under control. Someone […]

After the latest ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reinstate his six-game suspension, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott decided to officially withdraw his appeal and serve out the remainder of his suspension. This, at least in theory, ends a long debacle of never knowing of the talented back […]

Where would the Seattle Seahawks be without their quarterback, Russell Wilson? Probably deeper in the standings and out of the playoff picture. Wilson has been Seattle’s best player this season, and it’s not even close. The dual-threat quarterback is doing most of the work on offense, and by that, we mean both in the air […]

Letting a team down has been a field of specialty for Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, but on Wednesday, he decided to call out one of his players for being a big disappointment. Speaking in front of reporters during Wednesday’s press conference, Lewis brought up rookie wide receiver John Ross’ name and didn’t hesitate […]

Sunday’s matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills illustrated the NFC’s dominance over the AFC during the 2017 NFL season. At one point during New Orleans’ 47-10 demolition of Buffalo, the Saints ran the ball on 24 consecutive plays. All six of their touchdowns came on the ground, and as a team New […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary will not be at 100 percent for their Thursday Night Football game against the Tennessee Titans, with safety Mike Mitchell injured and cornerback Joe Haden on the shelf for three-to-six weeks after the Pro Bowl defender suffered a leg injury in last week’s 20-17 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Pittsburgh, […]

Usually, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles doesn’t play in NFL games where he is generally viewed as the better signal-caller, so we understand if he’s feeling a little bit high and mighty heading into his showdown with Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback, DeShone Kizer. When asked about his thought going into the matchup, Bortles offered some […]