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After spending the summer more concerned with dollars and cents than Xs and Os, Brandon Aiyuk had an incredibly uneventful return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, catching just two of the four passes sent his way by Brock Purdy for four yards and no touchdowns. Now granted, some of […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker had a monster day in the Seahawks’ Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos, racking up 103 yards on 20 carries with one touchdown on the ground. However, he left the game late in the second half with an oblique injury. Walker’s status for the Seahawks’ Week 2 clash […]

The Denver Broncos have struggled with their running game, and now they’ve lost one of their backs. On Wednesday, Denver placed rookie Audric Estime on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He will be out for at least four games, with hopes of his return shortly after. The Broncos initially had four running backs on […]

The New York Giants remembered and honored the 100 greatest players in franchise history at halftime of their Week 1 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings, but it was a game to forget for quarterback Daniel Jones. The G-Men’s QB had a disastrous outing on Sunday, resulting in a 28-6 loss and plenty of boos from […]

Rams head coach Sean McVay provided injury updates on some of his top players after Sunday night’s overtime loss to the Lions. McVay said that star wide receiver Puka Nacua, who was placed on IR on Monday after suffering a knee injury, could miss more than the minimum four-week window, according to Ari Meirov of […]

The Russell Wilson revenge game against the Denver Broncos might have to be put on hold for Week 2. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was limited at practice with a calf injury that kept Wilson out of Week 1, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. When Wilson was out, backup quarterback Justin Fields took the reins […]

After coming off of an overtime loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams are in a weird spot. On the one hand, they played well above expectations in Week 1, consistently moving the ball despite not one, not two, but three players suffering IR-worthy injuries, and if they won […]

In Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked set to extend their lead late in the third quarter. Running back Travis Etienne, who took a handoff from quarterback Trevor Lawrence deep in Dolphins territory, appeared to be on the verge of scoring and pushing the Jaguars’ lead to 24-7. However, a […]

The Chicago Bears received some rough news heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze missed practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. For Odunze, his injury was clarified and it’s believed to be a Grade 1 MCL sprain after catching […]

Things could not have started out much worse in 2024 for star quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals lose on Sunday despite being the biggest favorites out of any team in week 1 vs the New England Patriots, but questions about the recovery of Burrow’s wrist were rekindled due […]

Rob Gronkowski gave an outstanding football analogy when describing Tom Brady’s first broadcast performance on FOX in Week 1. Brady’s former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots teammate didn’t hold back with his criticism of his debut in the broadcast booth. Gronkowski works with FOX, as well, with the NFL Kickoff show on Sundays. […]

The New York Giants face mounting pressure as they enter Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season after a disappointing 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in their season opener. Quarterback Daniel Jones struggled to find his rhythm, completing 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards while throwing two costly interceptions. Despite rookie wide receiver […]

Ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Joe Burrow has once again been put on the injury report because of his wrist. Burrow’s wrist was the reason that he missed most of the year last season, and it’s evident that he’s still trying to get back to his old ways. […]

Aaron Rodgers played in his second game for the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, after suffering an Achilles injury last season in the first game. Rodgers didn’t show much in his return, completing 13 of his passes for 167 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Jets ended up losing to the San […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to host the Indianapolis Colts in their home opener of the 2024 NFL season, and while many have expected Malik Willis to get the start at quarterback with Jordan Love dealing with a knee injury, head coach Matt LaFleur made an intriguing comment regarding Love’s chances of playing in […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing start to the season, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers off of only field goals. That shows that the defense was strong by not allowing touchdowns, but the offense was not able to string along enough drives to score enough. Kirk Cousins did not play his best game after returning […]

The Detroit Lions needed extra minutes, but they were able to secure a win in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The Rams gave the Lions all they could handle in a game that felt like it could slip away from Detroit at multiple times. However, the Lions were able to force overtime and […]

While San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey has an injury history, the way his current ailment was disclosed in Week 1 was unusual. However, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year could be back soon. McCaffrey won’t go on injured reserve, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “[San Francisco head coach] Kyle Shanahan tells reporters […]

It’s always a battle when the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals face each other, and in Week 2 it shouldn’t be any different. The downside of the matchup is that wide receiver Tee Higgins might not play due to a hamstring injury. The injury kept him out of the Bengals’ game against the New […]

The AFC East was run by the New England Patriots for around two decades. That is no longer the case, and the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins are now two of the biggest powerhouses in the NFL. Their rivalry will be put to the test in the first official Thursday Night Football game of the […]

While Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. entered the league to plenty of fanfare, his NFL debut was less explosive than expected. Quarterback Kyler Murray explained why Harrison’s numbers were down and what the Cardinals plan to do to remedy it. Targeted three times, Harrison ultimately caught one pass for four years. While […]

Running back is one of the most important positions in football, but teams across the NFL don’t always treat players at this spot like they are important. In recent years, the position has been devalued because many general managers think ball carriers are replaceable. Not to mention, the injury risk for running backs is high, […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie linebacker and early Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite Dallas Turner made his NFL debut in the Vikings’ 28-6 blowout win against the New York Giants. Minnesota’s revamped defense, spearheaded by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the Vikings’ defense added linebackers Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, and Turner, the 17th overall […]

The Denver Broncos are on a mission to regain competitiveness during the 2024 NFL season. One of the biggest parts of the Broncos’ success is fourth-year cornerback Patrick Surtain II. The two-time Pro Bowler had a conversation with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and NFL Insider Jordan Schultz about the top five NFL wide […]

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is not participating in practice on Wednesday due to still being in concussion protocol, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. This creates pessimism for his status for the upcoming Week 2 game on the road against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Darius Slayton has been a reliable receiver […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were without wide receiver Tee Higgins in Week 1 against the New England Patriots, and there’s a chance he’ll miss Week 2. Ahead of the Bengals’ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, Higgins was not seen at practice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Bengals WR Tee Higgins, who missed last week’s game due […]

The Arizona Cardinals did not get the win in Week 1, but Cardinals fans were left with plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about their team. Arizona took Buffalo down to the wire and almost completed an amazing Week 1 comeback. Jonathan Gannon should feel pleased with how well his squad played in Week 1, […]

The Baltimore Ravens took a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2024 season. Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson had a fair showing but dealt with some fatigue afterward. Jackson reportedly missed practice on Monday due to feeling sore, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. However, Jackson has eased concerns with […]

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was arrested in aggressive fashion before Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars for a seatbelt violation and driving over the speed limit. Speaking on Wednesday, the wide receiver called once again for the officer who slammed him to the ground to be fired immediately. Via Ari Meirov: #Dolphins WR Tyreek […]

The debate surrounding the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show headliner took an unexpected turn as Drake threw his support behind Lil Wayne amidst outrage over Kendrick Lamar’s selection, Vibe reports. While the official announcement named Lamar as the headliner, some in the hip-hop community were disappointed that Weezy F Baby was overlooked for this prestigious […]

In the aftermath of his horrifying encounter with Miami-Dade police officers, Tyreek Hill is taking action and speaking out against the physical abuse he suffered during a traffic stop. Police pulled over Hill and handcuffed him during a traffic stop on his way to the Miami Dolphins’ season opener. Teammates Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith […]

The Los Angeles Rams took a tough loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2. As Sean McVay and company prepare for Week 2, Los Angeles has brought in some extra cornerback help. The Rams have signed Ahkello Witherspoon, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The terms of the contract have not yet been revealed. It […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson found himself at the center of yet another lawsuit this week when he was accused by a woman referred to as Jane Doe of sexual assault that allegedly took place in 2020. At that time, Watson was not yet a member of the Browns but still on the Houston Texans, […]

All the accolades that C.J. Stroud achieved a year ago can make it difficult to remember that he’s still a learning and developing NFL quarterback. Stroud already led the Houston Texans to a win in the 2024 season after he helped Houston pull off a thrilling 29-27 win against the Indianapolis Colts on the road […]

What will it take to separate New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft from Spygate for an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? That’s a question ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. attempted to answer while speaking with over a dozen people involved with the Hall of Fame process and why they opposed Kraft. Head […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen addressed concerns about his left hand injury sustained during Sunday’s season-opening win against the Arizona Cardinals, assuring reporters that it won’t hinder his performance moving forward. Allen, who was listed as a full participant in practice this week, downplayed the severity of the injury. After Tuesday’s practice, he shared that […]

In the Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-20 opening night win over the Baltimore Ravens, rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy impressed in his NFL debut, scoring two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. Travis Kelce and his brother Jason discussed the performance by the rookie during the latest episode of the New Heights […]

The Dallas Cowboys solved their contract situations with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb by simply paying their star players the money they deserve. Prescott’s deal didn’t come to fruition until the day of their season opener but the ‘Boys still managed to defeat the Cleveland Browns with ease, 33-17. Prescott only threw for 179 yards […]

Jeff Okudah was supposed to be a standout cornerback coming into the league, but injuries have seemed to take over in his career. There was hope that he could have a fresh start after signing with the Houston Texans, but things haven’t gotten better on the injury front. The Texans recently placed Okudah on the […]