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The Washington Commanders are back in the NFL playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Under new majority owner Magic Johnson, the franchise has taken a vastly different direction. With the Commanders drafting quarterback Jayden Daniels, hiring Dan Quinn, and adding other pieces, they’ve been on top of the conference. Although the Philadelphia […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 14-2 heading into a huge Week 18 matchup against Detroit that will decide the division and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Vikings could not have had such a successful regular season without the heroic play […]

The Cleveland Browns fell to 3-13 on Sunday afternoon following a 20-3 loss at the hands of the short-handed Miami Dolphins, but a loss such as this one is nothing new for fans in Northeast Ohio. Unfortunately, it’s also nothing new for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Since the Browns selected Garrett […]

The Miami Dolphins are still alive in the AFC playoff picture. Miami got a huge 20-3 win against Cleveland on Sunday that gave Dolphins fans hope of making the playoffs. This would be a huge accomplishment for a Dolphins team that has dealt with a ton of adversity this season, including an injury to QB […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have gotten themselves back on the road to another Super Bowl, and yet, there remains some speculation over whether or not they will be able to finish the job. NFL legend and FOX NFL Kickoff’s Terry Bradshaw is firm in his stance that there will not be a three-peat. After Patrick […]

Jeremy Reaves endured his fair share of adversity in the last year-plus, but he is living life to the fullest now. The safety and 2022 special teams All-Pro rejoiced after the Washington Commanders clinched a postseason berth in Sunday’s thrilling 30-24 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. He then proceeded to celebrate by making a […]

After Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out of Sunday’s game due to a hip injury, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley stepped in. When fans found out about the change, so did Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. He explained his process postgame when finding out who would start against the Cleveland Browns. “My mindset all […]

The Miami Dolphins kept their season alive in Week 17 by defeating the Cleveland Browns, and they had to do it without Tua Tagovailoa, who was out for a hip injury. Regarding any type of update on whether Tagovailoa will be able to play next week, head coach Mike McDaniel didn’t share much with the […]

The New York Jets head coaching vacancy has lingered since they fired Robert Saleh midway through the season. However, they have their first interview for the position, former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The latter coach has coached for 13 seasons, leading the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are no strangers to tough players on their team, and backup quarterback Kenny Pickett is no different. After Pickett started in place of Jalen Hurts, the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback played through an injury of his own– broken ribs. NBC Sports’s Mike Florio announced after the game about Pickett’s injury. He also […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories of the 2024 NFL season. Washington is 11-5 and headed to the playoffs after getting a huge overtime win against Atlanta on Sunday. The Commanders are headed back to the postseason for the first time since the 2020 season. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels had a […]

Not that there was all that much doubt to begin with, but with every passing second of the New York Jets’ 40-14 beating at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, it became more and more clear that interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich wouldn’t be getting a long look as the team’s eventual full-time head coach. […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes now rest on the shoulders of the New Orleans Saints following Sunday night’s bitter 30-24 overtime loss to the Washington Commanders. Questionable clock management ultimately sullied an impressive fourth-quarter showing for Michael Penix Jr. and the offense, plunging the team out of first place in the NFC South. Facing immense […]

The Minnesota Vikings have earned a chance to play for the NFC’s top seed and the coveted bye week, after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Week 17 for their ninth consecutive win. Vikings defensive back Cam Bynum led the team in another turnover celebration, following a Josh Jacobs fumble to begin the game. Bynum […]

The Atlanta Falcons are still alive in the NFC South playoff hunt. Atlanta suffered a brutal overtime loss against Washington on Sunday night which makes their chances of winning the division much lower. However, there is still a path for the Falcons to win the division and make the postseason next week. Falcons fans also […]

It took almost the entire extra period, but the Washington Commanders clinched their first playoff spot since 2020. Their 30-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night was clinched when rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels zipped in a touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz. After the victory, StatMuse posted an absurd feat that Daniels […]

The Washington Commanders secured a dramatic 30-24 overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, clinching a wild-card playoff spot and celebrating multiple milestones for veteran tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz not only delivered the game-winning touchdown but also triggered $750,000 in bonuses with his standout performance. “Zach Ertz’s game-winning touchdown catch that clinched […]

With playoff implications for both teams riding on the results of Sunday Night Football in Week 17, Washington Commanders fans and Atlanta Falcons fans were all across social media, showcasing their passion for their respective teams. And once the Commanders won following a thrilling end, that buzz grew even bigger. After driving down the field […]

The Los Angeles Rams glued themselves to the dramatic Atlanta Falcons-Washington Commanders game on Sunday. Their own playoff hopes hung in the balance at the nation’s capitol. The 10-6 Rams got vocal after Jayden Daniels guided the final, epic overtime drive to send Washington into the postseason with the Commanders’ 30-24 victory. The San Bernardino […]

The New Orleans Saints hit another low point in their already dismal 2024 season with a 25-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. The defeat dropped the Saints to 5-11, marking their worst record since 2005 and leaving players and fans searching for answers. “It’s no secret that our […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold gave an eye-opening reaction to his team’s massive win against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team has been one of the best stories this year. At the forefront of this franchise’s 14-2 season is a quarterback who has been labeled a bust for most of his career. […]

As the NFL regular season barrels toward its climactic finish, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a precarious position. Recall that they had an impressive start to the season where they held a 10-3 record heading into Week 15. However, the Steelers have lost their last three games, opening the door to a potentially nightmarish […]

The Green Bay Packers’ comeback attempt against the Minnesota Vikings fell just short Sunday. The Packers lost 27-25 setting the Vikings up for a chance to win the NFC North in a Week 18 clash with the Detroit Lions. Green Bay fell to 11-5 and will settle for a Wild Card berth. The Vikings aired […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels added a new accolade to his stellar NFL debut. But this time he took down a decade-long franchise and league record held by Robert Griffin III against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Griffin once tallied 815 rushing yards in his league debut of 2012. Daniels hit 85 yards before the […]

The Indianapolis Colts watched their playoff drought extend to four seasons after Sunday. The 45-33 loss at the hands of the now 3-13 New York Giants knocked them out of postseason contention. Plus got Shane Steichen getting real about his team and the future. Steichen one year ago lost an opportunity to clinch the AFC […]

It has been a season of highs for the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. However, as the NFL playoff picture comes into focus, there is some potential unease about the road ahead. For all their regular-season accomplishments, the postseason path that appears to be taking shape could be perilous for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. […]

Not a lot of people expected Sam Darnold to have the season he is having with the Minnesota Vikings when the team signed him to a one-year, $10 million deal. That contract now looks like a huge bargain just based on what Darnold has accomplished thus far in his first season with the NFC North […]

Following a dominating 48-14 win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Baker Mayfield had one of the best performances of his career, tying the most touchdowns he’s thrown in one game. After the win, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles went on to applaud the seven-year vet on his […]

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner delivered two statements that garnered attention Sunday. One became his locker room comments after the 40-14 debacle against the Buffalo Bills. But another involves Tee Higgins. Gardner simply said “pay that man” on Instagram when reacting to the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver’s breakout Saturday. However, one more comment got […]

The Minnesota Vikings noticeably needed to operate without running back Aaron Jones towards the end. Jones left late during the Vikings’ 27-25 win over the rival Green Bay Packers Sunday. Jones, facing his former team, never returned. Turned out that was a Kevin O’Connell head coaching decision, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. “Vikings coach […]

Brock Purdy loves playing on Monday Night Football, but the San Francisco 49ers have been reduced to nothing more than a spoiler role. Also, they received news that Charvarius Ward will miss the game against the Lions because of the expected birth of his son. Ward got downgraded to out for “personal reasons,” according to […]

The Minnesota Vikings passed the first part of their final exam in the 2024 regular season, beating the Green Bay Packers 27-25 at U.S. Bank Stadium and raising their record to 14-2 in the process. The Vikings have won 9 games in a row and the victory sets up season-ending confrontation with the Detroit Lions […]

During their 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw his ninth interception of the season, following it up with a debatable penalty. After throwing the interception to Christian Benford, Rodgers went after the Bills’ defender, giving him a slight push out of bounds and causing an unnecessary roughness penalty. […]

Brock Purdy likes having George Kittle as a teammate, and perhaps the two of them will help the San Francisco 49ers play spoiler against the Lions on Monday night. With a San Francisco 49ers Week 17 game scheduled against the Lions, the 49ers don’t have much to gain team-wise. Ahead of the 49ers-Lions game, we’ll […]

The New York Giants shocked the NFL world with an unforeseen offensive eruption in Week 17. New York picked up its third win of the season, eliminating the Indianapolis Colts from playoff contention with a 45-33 victory Sunday. Embattled Giants head coach Brian Daboll sent a message to his bosses in his assessment of the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled out of the race for the top overall pick last Sunday. The franchise and head coach Antonio Pierce further got themselves out of the top five selections Sunday. Pierce’s coaching guided the 25-10 romp of the New Orleans Saints. The Silver and Black are now on their first winning streak […]

Following their impressive 45-33 performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17, the New York Giants made NFL history, featuring their offensive rookie duo: Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. With Drew Lock under center, Nabers and Tracy became the third rookie duo to gain 1,000 yards from scrimmage, per the Giants on X. Just […]

The New York Jets may be facing a quarterback conundrum (per the Star-Ledger’s Andy Vasquex) heading into Week 18 after a humiliating 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Aaron Rodgers, the future Hall-of-Famer brought in to elevate the franchise, endured one of the worst performances of his storied career before being benched […]

The New York Jets’ season imploded long before Sunday’s thrashing by the Buffalo Bills. But their 40-14 embarrassment at Orchard Park got the most vocal Jets player Sauce Gardner to sound off. The cornerback delivered one brutal admission after the 26-point loss. Gardner believed the score isn’t indicative of how the game went. The verbose […]