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The Detroit Lions picked a bad time to have a bad game. Detroit looked like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise firsts. Unfortunately the Lions laid an […]

The Washington Commanders absolutely shocked the NFL with a 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round on Saturday, and present to witness it all was lifelong Commanders fan and NBA star Kevin Durant. Earlier that day, Durant played 38 minutes in the Phoenix Suns’ 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons, putting up […]

With the Detroit Lions now out of the playoffs, coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are now free to do in-person interviews for head coaching vacancies. Johnson has seemed to be a hot commodity around the league, and he was recently linked to the Las Vegas Raiders because of who they’re interviewing for their general […]

Thurman Thomas is confident the Buffalo Bills can beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. The Hall of Fame running back is best known for his 12 years with the Bills, winning the 1991 NFL MVP and helping lead the franchise to a record four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. While the Bills will obviously […]

The Washington Commanders dominated the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, and they were leading by two touchdowns late in the game. The Lions still had enough time, but it felt like the game was pretty much over, and Commanders owner Josh Harris was seen on the field. After panning the camera to him, Tom […]

Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd wants to set the record straight on his viral interaction with special teams coach Frank Ross. While he owned up to the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for removing his helmet on the field, Boyd wanted it to be known that he did not shove Ross out of anger the way many […]

For the seventh consecutive year, the AFC Championship Game will include the Kansas City Chiefs. This statement, in and of itself, is all the proof you’d ever need to understand that this is the most successful ongoing dynasty in all of professional sports. But of course, as is the case with any great sports dynasty […]

The Buffalo Bills will be facing the Baltimore Ravens as both teams’ quarterbacks are in talks for the MVP award for their stellar seasons. Earlier in the season, the Bills faced the Ravens and fell 10-35 but Allen is confident that they are more prepared this time. “I think we’ve grown quite a bit since […]

The Kansas City Chiefs feel unstoppable with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. Kansas City got a huge win on Saturday, beating Houston 23-14 in a nailbiter of a game. The Chiefs will now advance to the AFC Championship for the seventh consecutive season. The Chiefs got one huge touchdown during the fourth quarter that helped seal […]

The Washington Commanders had nothing to lose when they walked into Ford Field on Saturday night. Washington played loose and got a huge win against Detroit, stunning the No. 1 seed in the NFC in a 45-31 victory. The Commanders will now play in the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. Washington’s […]

In 2024, the Arizona Cardinals took a step forward under head coach Jonathan Gannon. Unfortunately, while football is a game of inches, the Cardinals needed a few years more to really show the kind of progress their fanbase wanted to see, with an 8-9 record culminating in the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL […]

The Detroit Lions’ NFC Divisional Round clash against the Washington Commanders was unforgettable, and Sam LaPorta provided one of the most jaw-dropping highlights. The rookie tight end made an incredible one-handed touchdown catch in the second quarter, helping the Lions reclaim the lead during an electrifying first half. With 7:44 remaining in the second quarter […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a memorable regular-season finale, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. During the postgame handshake, Campbell confidently told Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks,” anticipating a playoff rematch. However, Campbell’s bold words have come back to haunt him […]

In a shocking turn in the Chicago Bears’ search for their next head coach, Tennessee State head coach Eddie George is interviewing with the team on Sunday for the open vacancy, according to a report by Fox Sports’s Jay Glazer. “The Chicago Bears, who I know Ben Johnson is on their list, here’s a surprise […]

The Washington Commanders’ 45-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday has brought an unwanted distinction to the Dallas Cowboys. With Washington advancing to its first NFC Championship Game since the 1991 season, the Cowboys now hold the longest active drought for a conference title game appearance in the NFC. […]

When the fourth-quarter clock officially hit quadruple zeros, and the Detroit Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention despite being the number one seed in the NFC, Washington Commanders fans immediately rushed to social media to see what Magic Johnson would have to say about their favorite team. … okay not really, but for fans […]

The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991 season, securing their spot with a dominant 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. Their victory shines a glaring spotlight on the Dallas Cowboys, who now hold the dubious distinction of the longest conference championship […]

Although the Detroit Lions  were the team Eli Manning predicted would hoist the Lombardi Trophy in the 2024-25 season, their Super Bowl chances got crushed following a 45-31 divisional-round loss to the Washington Commanders. Fresh off the playoff loss, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was justifiably emotional, explaining to reporters why this loss hurts so […]

The Dallas Cowboys have watched this new, uneasy feeling Saturday night. Their rival the Washington Commanders are now one victory away from heading to the Super Bowl. And their ex-defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is changing that culture. Quinn and the Commanders upended the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. The first-year Commanders coach, though, is accomplishing immediate […]

The Detroit Lions suffered another brutal setback in their NFC Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Cornerback Amik Robertson exited the game in the first quarter with a serious injury. Robertson was one of the teams’ standouts on defense all season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell later confirmed the extent of […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gave a viral reaction to his massive performance against the Houston Texans that will make Taylor Swift blush. Patrick Mahomes and company continued its quest for a third straight Super Bowl with a tight win over the AFC South champions. Andy Reid picked up his 300th victory as […]

During the Washington Commanders’ rout of the Detroit Lions in the divisional round, running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a historic performance, even if it resulted in a loss. As one of the top running backs in the league, Gibbs proved how good he truly is, tying Gale Sayers in NFL history, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard on […]

The Washington Commanders watched the birth of a new NFC Championship game quarterback Saturday. Jayden Daniels is taking the franchise back to the conference title game. And hit an uncanny NFL history mark in the process after upsetting the Detroit Lions. Daniels shredded the conference’s top seed with 299 passing yards, two touchdowns and 51 […]

Much like Chiefs fan, LeBron James was extremely proud of his fellow Ohio native, Travis Kelce, after Kansas City’s 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. Kelce had a game for the record books as he pulled in seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, making NFL history by becoming the […]

The season for the Detroit Lions, the best in their history, is hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter in Saturday night’s NFC Divisional showdown against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. And thanks to a brutal mistake, the fate of the Lions may have been sealed. Detroit was whistled for having too many […]

Following their 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round, there were many skeptics regarding the result. Sure, some of those were likely just rooting for the Houston Texans, but even non-biased fans had things to say about the officiating in this game. With Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans having some concerns […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has a propensity for making headlines, both good and bad. He exhilarated fans in the first half, and then shocked many of them seconds later. Williams flashed his elite explosiveness in the second quarter during the Lions’ NFC Divisional Round battle versus the Washington Commanders. He rushed for a […]

The Detroit Lions engaged in an epic back-and-forth exchange on the scoreboard Saturday. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs became a part of the 52 combined points with the Washington Commanders. He even got a “sick” reaction from Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. But that’s because the NBA star got upset with the Lions star. Gibbs pulled […]

Washington Commanders star linebacker and six time NFL All-Pro Bobby Wagner is tackling yet another challenge, this time, off the field. Even as the Commanders prepare to take on the Detroit Lions in the NFL’s Divisional Round, the former Super Bowl champion has taken on an academic pursuit at an illustrious HBCU. Wagner, 34, is […]

The Atlanta Falcons have officially named Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, per Adam Schefter, a very important change to a defense that finished 23rd in the NFL with total defense last season. Ulbrich, who was the interim head coach of the New York Jets in 2024, spent some time in the Big Apple […]

Houston Texans’ head coach DeMeco Ryans gave an eye-opening reaction to his team’s 23-14 Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The clash between the AFC’s No. 1 and No. 4 seed was mired in controversy with two penalties on hits to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes that led to ten points. Fans blasted the refs […]

Following a divisional matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs that was full of controversy, including the NFL referees, the Houston Texans were not pleased with their performance on Saturday. If that wasn’t enough, NFL referee Clay Martin was asked about two specific penalties in this game and why they were called, per Aaron Wilson on […]

The Washington Commanders watched the big plays erupt on both sides at Ford Field. But Terry McLaurin pulled off a rare franchise feat with his long touchdown score. The wide receiver grabbed a simple short pass from Jayden Daniels. But the veteran blew through two arm tackles and accelerated 59 yards for the touchdown. TERRY […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it through the divisional playoffs once again, and they have advanced to the AFC Championship game. They moved forward as a result of a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. Head coach Andy Reid and his charges will host the winner of Sunday’s game between the […]

Plenty of football fans bemoan seeing Taylor Swift pop up on television throughout a Kansas City Chiefs game, accusing the NFL and networks of forcing her into the action. Former Fox Sports pundit Skip Bayless seems to feel this way, too. He was particularly fired-up after seeing who was in the extremely successful and popular […]

The Washington Commanders tried to fool the Detroit Lions with two quarterbacks in one play. Marcus Mariota, however, botched the trick play in hilarious fashion. Facing fourth down, the backup to Jayden Daniels went into motion, moonlighting as a wide receiver. Then Mariota stopped and lined up directly behind center. Washington attempted to get Mariota […]

Ford Field in Detroit is the place to be this Saturday, January 18, at 8:00 PM ET, when the Detroit Lions take on the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions have been a wrecking ball this season with a 15-2 record, while the Commanders have surprised a lot of people with their […]

On the very first play of their divisional matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Houston Texans had a play that will likely go down in infamy. After letting up a monster return on the opening kickoff, Texans special teams player Kris Boyd lost his cool, throwing his helmet and getting into a scuffle with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the fourth quarter of Saturday’s playoffs matchup against the Houston Texans with only a one-point lead, but they did what they do best– pull out a victory. KC’s defense smothered and battered quarterback CJ Stroud in the final 15 minutes of game time, and the offense came through when necessary. […]