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While the Philadelphia Eagles are widely considered the favorites to come out of Week 15 with another notch in their wins column, that could all change if the Pittsburgh Steelers start picking off passes and forcing fumbles at a feverish clip, something they do better than every other team in the NFL. Currently sitting first […]

The stakes couldn’t be higher as we enter the 2024 NFL fantasy football playoffs in Week 15. At this point in the season, every decision matters. There is just no room for error, and identifying the best matchups is critical to advancing. For many fantasy football managers, first-round playoff matchups are looming large. Those relying […]

After watching his eighth professional season come off the rails in a major way, going from 11 wins in 2023 to 10 losses in 2024, it would be understandable if Myles Garrett was in his feelings about the Cleveland Browns at the moment. Now granted, Garrett’s individual numbers are looking fine, securing double-digit sacks for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers face a crucial game in Week 15 when they travel across the state of Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. It is something of a measuring stick game for both teams, as the Steelers lead the AFC North with their 10-3 record while the Eagles are first in the NFC East […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs claimed their ninth straight AFC West title with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football, running back Isiah Pacheco was dealt much worse news on Saturday in the form of a hefty fine. In his second game back after missing Weeks 3-12 with a fractured fibula, […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby suffered a season-ending ankle injury. After the news broke, he took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt message about his love for the Raiders faithful and how determined he is to get back on the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maxx Crosby (@maxxcrosby) […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars won the battle of the basement dwellers, knocking off the Tennessee Titans 10-6 in Week 14. The victory lifted the Jags to 3-10 on the season as the Titans fell to an identical 3-10 mark. However, thanks to the head-to-head edge, the Jaguars are no longer in last place in the AFC […]

The Detroit Lions won a thrilling contest over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, a 34-31 final score that helped create additional distance between the two historic rivals in the race for the NFC North Division crown. But one member of the Lions is lighter in the wallet after running afoul of the NFL. Defensive […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) are not merely playing for moral victories in the final month of the 2024-25 NFL season. Head coach Antonio Pierce is trying to retain his job going into next year. So although fans may be rooting hard for the Silver and Black to get the No. 1 overall draft pick, […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a huge win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, improving to 7-6 on the season and taking a one-game lead in the NFC South. Baker Mayfield tied his career-high mark for touchdown passes in a season at 28 with a three-TD effort against the Raiders, while also turning […]

After suffering an ankle injury that ruled him out of action for the Las Vegas Raiders’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, Maxx Crosby’s 2024 season is likely over according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, with the Pro Bowl defensive end set to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery to fix the issue. “Raiders three-time Pro […]

It was exciting news to hear that the Detroit Lions added Jamal Adams to their team, though he had been in the practice squad until Saturday’s news. As Adams continues getting adjusted to the Lions, he will be activated from the practice squad to the roster to play in a crucial game Sunday against the […]

Following a worrisome injury report for the Chicago Bears on Saturday heading into their Week 15 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, running back D’Andre Swift was one of the few players to be graced with a positive injury update. After missing practice on Thursday and Friday due to a groin injury, head […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a roll. They’ve won four of their last five games, ten of their last 13, and, with a two-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North and with four games left to play, completely control their destiny regardless of whether they secure the win or the loss in […]

Ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the AFC North team made an interesting quarterback move. They signed Logan Woodside after he spent the previous 13 games on the practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The move comes as a surprise to their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow. Although […]

The Washington Commanders have made several roster adjustments ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, including placing wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that the team also activated wide receiver Jamison Crowder from injured reserve and elevated kicker Greg Joseph to the active roster. Brown, […]

The New York Jets are the football version of an eight-car pileup on the highway. Future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers was supposed to help cure the curse that has burdened the organization for decades, but he only added to it. Rodgers’ Jets tenure is marred by bad luck and disappointment. After the four-time MVP tore […]

Going into the weekend, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders with both a fractured left hand and a concussion that he suffered on one devastating play late in the game against the New York Giants last weekend. Given the severity of both of these […]

In theory, the misery for Dallas Cowboys fans should be over this year. A heartbreaking and season-crushing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football essentially signals the end of any reasonable playoff speculation. But the players themselves obviously still have something worth fighting for in the final four games– their pride. Trevon Diggs […]

The New York Jets head coach opening received surprising interest from an old rival. Bill Belichick contacted the organization about this vacancy despite recently criticizing owner Woody Johnson. After the Jets fired Robert Saleh midseason, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich assumed head-coaching duties. However, the assumption is that the franchise will be looking for a new […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals likely served as the death knell for the team’s postseason aspirations. Even more gut wrenching for Dallas, the Cowboys didn’t just lose the game. They failed in spectacular fashion, committing an atrocious blunder on a pivotal special teams play that snatched defeat from the jaws […]

The New England Patriots are not contemplating parting ways with head coach Jerod Mayo, despite a challenging 2024 season that has seen the team struggle to a 3-10 record. Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson reported the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing a league source. “There was never any consideration to this,” Anderson […]

The Chicago Bears find themselves mired in a seven-game losing streak, and they will have a tough task getting back in the win column in Week 15, as they will be taking on the 11-2 Minnesota Vikings. Making matters even worse, the Bears recently were dealt some concerning injury updates regarding their top two running […]

The NFL season is in its final month. While the NBA is just starting, football fans are preparing for the playoff excitement. Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that some NBA players have some football ties. In fact, some had opportunities to play professional football. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who could’ve played in […]

Life as a fringe NFL player is unforgiving, and Skylar Thompson has seen both the mountaintop and rock bottom. Just two years after nearly beating the Buffalo Bills with the Miami Dolphins in an AFC Wild Card game, the Kansas State alum is now out of work. Miami waived Thompson on Saturday afternoon, via NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a key defensive reinforcement for their Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles (11-2). Defensive tackle Montravius Adams has been activated to the 53-man roster and carries no injury designation, according to Burt Lauten, Senior Director of Communications for the Steelers. Adams is expected to play after recovering from a […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ injury woes continued in Week 15 after ruling their starting offensive lineman out for the remainder of 2024. After missing Week 13, the team officially confirmed that right tackle Braden Smith would be out for the year. The Colts placed Smith on the non-football injury list on Saturday, per Ian Rapoport. They […]

In preparation for a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15, the Cleveland Browns are making a handful of roster additions. Owning a 3-10 record ahead of their clash with the team with the best record in the NFL, the Browns are additionally forced to deal with an appalling 15 players currently on […]

In one of two games this Sunday between teams with at least ten wins, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field in the City of Brotherly Love in what should be one of the most competitive matchups in the Battle for Pennsylvania, a seldom-seen in-state rival game that dates back to 1933. […]

With not much left to do in a lost season, Jerod Mayo and the New England Patriots are stressing their focus on building their future, which includes rookie development down the stretch of 2024. That includes recent second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk, who they hope to see build a foundation with fellow rookie Drake Maye. Despite […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been struggling to find an answer at left tackle all season long, but it looked like they found one in D.J. Humphries, who the team signed in late November to come in and protect Patrick Mahomes’ blindside. And yet, just one week after he made his 2024 season debut, the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may be without quarterback Aidan O’Connell this week, but there remains hope that he will be able to give it a go. At 2-11, the Raiders are eliminated from playoff contention and are more in the running for the NFL Draft’s No. 1 overall pick, which they may use to select […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have released kicker Matthew Wright ahead of their Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, clearing the way for Harrison Butker’s return to action. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the move on Wednesday, shortly after Wright earned recognition as the NFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Wright’s release follows a solid […]

While journeyman quarterback Baker Mayfield has certainly found himself a home amidst a season in which he should be getting some fringe MVP buzz, quietly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast one of the league’s best ground attacks. Heading into Week 15, the Bucs are 7th in the NFL in rushing yards, spearheaded by incumbent starter […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce knows how to spoil his girl. Taylor Swift’s 35th birthday was on Friday (Dec. 13), and they celebrated with “just them two,” according to Page Six. “He got her a ton of gifts,” a source told the publication. Fans spotted Kelce in the Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt’s Instagram […]

As the New York Jets take on the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday afternoon, they look to turn around their major woes this season, especially on the offensive side of the ball led by quarterback Aaron Rogers. While the finger gets pointed at Rodgers for the Jets’ struggles, he is key to the success of many […]

The New York Jets are going to miss the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season, and following this disastrous year, their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, may also call it a career. But if Allen Lazard is correct, Rodgers is just trying to get attention. Rodgers, 41, is the oldest player in the NFL, and his last […]

As the NFL regular season charges into the critical Week 15, every move in fantasy football takes on heightened importance. With playoff spots up for grabs, managers in must-win situations can’t afford to neglect any position—including the kicker. Though kickers are often overlooked in fantasy strategy, they can be the unsung heroes that secure a […]

The New York Jets are 3-10 heading into Week 15 of a season where many pundits picked them to not only win the AFC East but maybe even make the Super Bowl. While that record is both disappointing and embarrassing, it also means one positive thing: A high draft pick. Currently sitting in the neighborhood […]