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For the longest time, San Francisco 49ers fans were wondering why there wasn’t any news about Brandon Aiyuk. After suffering an ACL tear during the 2024 season, the wide receiver was expected to be out for a good chunk of the 2025 campaign. However, there seemed to be no news at all regarding Aiyuk’s recovery. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be facing the Buffalo Bills this week, and there is still a question about whether Aaron Rodgers will return after not playing in Week 12. Rodgers is still dealing with the fracture in his left wrist, and though he wanted to play against the Chicago Bears, the team decided to sit […]

Cole Kmet delivered one of the most memorable explanations of the Chicago Bears’ season when he mentioned SpongeBob while praising quarterback Caleb Williams. The tight end referenced the cartoon character to highlight how far Williams has come in his command of the offense. For Kmet, it was the simplest way to show the difference between […]

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy is not expected to suit up against the Seahawks in Week 13 after entering concussion protocol following the loss in Green Bay, which likely hands the reins to Max Brosmer for his first NFL start. With the Vikings sitting at 4-7 and basically out of the NFC playoff race, the rest of […]

You can call Baker Mayfield a lot of things, but you can never call him a quitter. Last week against the Los Angeles Rams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback suffered a nasty-looking shoulder injury. Mayfield was ruled out for the game, and he wore a cast on his arm while on the sidelines. It was […]

The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 13 carrying a question that has hovered over the franchise since spring and now sits at the center of their season. Why did they ever let Sam Darnold go? The answer feels more complicated by the week, and the consequences seem much clearer for the Vikings. Darnold returns to Minnesota […]

Who would have thought that the Chicago Bears would be in this position. The hiring of Ben Johnson was expected to herald a change for the downtrodden franchise, but many expected that change to happen in two, maybe three years. And yet, the Bears come into Week 13 as the top seed in the hyper-competitive […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be hungry for a win in Week 13. Philadelphia suffered an embarrassing loss to Dallas in Week 12 that has fans questioning everything. The Eagles are positioned well to get back to the playoffs, but rumors continue to swirl about drama within the organization. ESPN insider Dan Graziano called Eagles QB […]

Just a few days after pulling off a comeback against the AFC-leading Indianapolis Colts, the Kansas City Chiefs have another hurdle to face on Thanksgiving. This time, it will be their pass defense that will be tested, as they take on the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas has the best passing attack in the NFL this season, […]

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Monday’s walkthrough with a toe issue, a welcome sight as Baltimore prepares for its Thanksgiving showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens have rattled off five straight wins since their bye, and even if Jackson has not been at full throttle as a passer, […]

The New England Patriots came out of their comeback win over the Bengals with the AFC’s top seed, but also with a major problem on Drake Maye’s blindside. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell left the game with a knee injury, and while Mike Vrabel tried to strike an optimistic tone, his updates made it clear […]

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby did not dance around the truth after his team dumped offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Coming off a 24-10 loss to the Browns in which the offense surrendered 10 sacks and managed just 268 yards, the star pass rusher flatly said what everyone could see: the unit had been bad for weeks, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys have gotten big contributions from George Pickens this season, and the talks of him getting an extension this offseason have already come up. Before then, the Cowboys need to get through the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, and he’s set to play after being limited in practice, according to The Athletic’s Dianna […]

Rodney Peete feels that the Detroit Lions have a potential problem on their hands. The Lions are annual playoff contenders. They’ve advanced to the postseason in back-to-back years, going to the NFC Championship Game during the 2023 season and clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed during the 2024 campaign. However, they’ve struggled to live up […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in an awkward situation with their second-year quarterback. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has struggled during his rookie season, and those struggles continued in Week 12. Now Minnesota may be without their young quarterback once against after picking up an injury in Green Bay. McCarthy is not expected to play against Sam […]

The Dallas Cowboys enter their Thanksgiving showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs carrying momentum from a dramatic divisional win, but zero comfort from it. After clawing back from a 21-point deficit to edge the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 at AT&T Stadium, the Cowboys sit at 5-5-1, still fighting uphill for postseason relevance. The victory was electric […]

Cam Skattebo hasn’t been with the New York Giants for long, but he’s already a beloved player by fans. Skattebo is an electric player on the field, but his loud yet authentic personality has endeared him to fans. It also helped that Skattebo was a productive running back once he was given the reins to […]

The tradition continues for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions as they will play in their 23rd Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday at Ford Field—the most by any two teams in league history. Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is no stranger to playing on Thanksgiving Day, even once touting that he has played […]

Darren Woodson, one of the most physical and instinctive safeties of the 1990s sat down on The Pivot Podcast, and the conversation quickly shifted from football history to football folklore, when he was asked about his first true glimpses of Deion Sanders during an early Cowboys training camp. When the current Colorado head coach, fresh […]

Though the 2025 NFL season is far from over, with over a month left in the regular season before the postseason kicks off, it’s felt like the New York Giants have played a half-decade’s worth of football. First came the Russell Wilson era, when the team didn’t win many games, but Malik Nabers was balling […]

The fans and media have been conflicted about who to crown as this year’s “team to beat.” Amid a truly strange NFL season that has featured a plethora of upset losses and ugly wins, many people have opted to place their trust with either the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles, the Super Bowl matchup […]

It seems like Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is playing extra inspired these days. After all, it’s hard not to when his girlfriend fully supports him. Garrett helped the Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 24-10, at Allegiant Stadium in Week 12. He tallied three of the team’s 10 sacks and added five combined […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for a crucial Week 13 clash against the Buffalo Bills. While it won’t affect their play on the field, the Steelers must now deal with an off-the-field situation. Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended without pay for the next five games due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances […]

Why can’t Kevin Patullo just run a normal offense with the Philadelphia Eagles? Initially joining Nick Sirianni’s staff in 2021 after working together with the Indianapolis Colts, Patullo has watched the offense shine under Shane Steichen, struggle under Brian Johnson, and then become a run-heavy juggernaut helmed by Kellen Moore and through it all, he’s […]

With the fantasy football playoffs just around the corner, the tight end position remains one of the most unpredictable and consequential spots in your lineup. Week 13 offers a mix of elite staples, matchup-driven streamers, and several landmines. With no teams on bye, the full tight end pool is available. That only makes the decisions […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made a notable roster move Tuesday as they prepare for their upcoming Week 13 matchup vs. the Baltimore Ravens, signaling that superstar quarterback Joe Burrow is nearing a return. The Bengals re-signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the practice squad Tuesday afternoon after waiving him from the active roster the previous day. In […]

Ricky Pearsall would very much like Christian McCaffrey’s problem. After the San Francisco 49ers’ 20-9 Monday night win over the Carolina Panthers, Ricky Pearsall was asked about Christian McCaffrey piling up touches, more than 30 of them, in the primetime grind. The WR did not hide how he feels about that kind of workload. “I […]

The fantasy football postseason is rapidly approaching. With no teams on bye in Week 13, managers face a full slate of decisions and zero excuses. Wide receiver remains the most volatile position in fantasy football, of course. It can deliver league-winning explosions or lineup-crippling duds. This week’s matchups provide both opportunity and danger. Elite WR1s, […]

When news broke that Joe Burrow would almost certainly start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13, it energized fans in Ohio excited about the prospects of a late-season run. Now granted, at 3-8, the Bengals have dug themselves a pretty deep hole, but considering the Baltimore Ravens lead the division at 6-5, […]

Week 12 of the NFL season gave fans an absolutely wild Sunday of action to follow up a crazy Thursday night victory for the Houston Texans over the Buffalo Bills. Sunday featured a pair of overtime games in the early window, with the Lions and Chiefs coming away with big wins in the playoff picture. […]

Only two weeks are remaining in most fantasy football leagues’ regular seasons. At this point, most fantasy managers can hardly afford to make a wrong step, particularly at the quarterback position. Most teams have their starters locked in. If you have the likes of Drake Maye, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jalen Hurts, […]

The fantasy football playoff race and pressure are officially here. Week 13 is one of the last chances for managers to cement seeding or sneak into the postseason before the door slams shut. Running backs remain the backbone of most lineups, of course. With injuries, inconsistent workloads, and unpredictable game scripts, though, even the elite […]

Heading into a pivotal NFC North clash with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers could use any boost they can get. However, certainly, one Packers superstar won’t need anything else other than a hatred of losing when it comes to Sunday’s tilt with the Lions. Green Bay edge rusher Micah Parsons discussed […]

There are few more synonymous things with Thanksgiving than Dallas Cowboys football, and they play the Kansas City Chiefs this year. It is a massive game for two teams out of the current playoff picture in their respective conferences. Your fantasy football playoff hopes may be riding on this matchup as well, so here are […]

The Dallas Cowboys enter Thanksgiving week with little room for error as they prepare for a pivotal Thursday matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ahead of the Cowboys’ short-week showdown with the Chiefs, head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed the media and made it clear he expects a major response from Lamb. Schottenheimer believes Lamb has […]

The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 season has been unpredictable. Nothing has been more baffling, though, than quarterback Bryce Young’s performance. That’s underscored by an extreme statistical split between games against the Atlanta Falcons and everyone else. After another inconsistent performance in Week 12, Young’s numbers paint a striking picture. He seems to dominate Atlanta at a […]

The Denver Broncos just made it loud and clear who they trust in the middle of their offensive line. Center Luke Wattenberg is signing a four-year, $48 million extension with $27 million guaranteed, a deal that puts him among the NFL’s highest-paid centers, according to Tom Pelissero and multiple reports. For a former fifth-round pick […]

The first season under the New York Jets’ new regime of head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey has been a rough one to this point. The Jets are one of the NFL’s worst teams, currently sitting in the basement of the AFC East at 2-9. Ahead of New York’s Week 13 matchup […]

The Dallas Cowboys have found new life defensively over the past two weeks, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown believes the unit is only scratching the surface. Overshown officially made his 2025 season debut in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders after spending nearly a full year recovering from a major knee injury. Overshown, who has […]