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Week 1 of the NFL season appears to be the week of the comeback with the Minnesota Vikings pulling off one of their own in a 27-24 win on Monday night over the Chicago Bears. Things were not looking good for the Vikings in the third quarter with the Bears taking a 17-6 lead into […]

The Chicago Bears jumped out to an early lead in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The Ben Johnson era got underway as Caleb Williams scored the first rushing touchdown of his career. Chicago appeared to be in control of the game with a 17-6 lead in the fourth quarter. And then it all […]

JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings treated NFL fans to one more primetime comeback. Ending a brutal 14-game trend in the process against the Chicago Bears. McCarthy sparked Minnesota’s rally following a costly interception, erasing an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to win 27-24. Their comeback arrived 24 hours after the Buffalo Bills’ improbable victory over […]

As the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings duked it out in an early-season NFC North showdown, the Manning Brothers, Eli and Payton, brought Saquon Barkley onto their ESPN 2 ManningCast to discuss winning the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles’ early dominance, and Saquon, his new documentary executive-produced by Martin Scorsese. Breaking down the project, which debuts on […]

JJ McCarthy got off to a shaky start in his NFL debut on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears, but the young quarterback ended up leading the Minnesota Vikings to an impressive victory. After McCarthy threw a pick-six in the third quarter, the Vikings went down 17-6. That was the score heading into the […]

For years, Daniel Jones has been one of the NFL’s most polarizing quarterbacks. He has been labeled a turnover-prone project by some and a misunderstood talent by others. Before the 2025 season, his career had been a rollercoaster defined by flashes of brilliance and stretches of mediocrity. In his first game with the Indianapolis Colts, […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made it very clear he won’t tolerate a weekly dissection of quarterback Bo Nix’s development. Following the team’s season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans, Payton was asked about Nix’s growth. Payton cut the reporter off and explained why a ‘growth meter’ shouldn’t be used when evaluating Nix, especially this […]

The Miami Dolphins could not have gotten a worse start to the season than the one they had on Sunday when they were on the receiving end of a 33-8 drubbing at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts. For a team looking to return to the playoffs in 2025 after missing out last year, this […]

After a rough start to his NFL debut, missing passes early on before finding the endzone for the wrong team with a Game 1 pick-6 to former teammate Nahshon Wright, JJ McCarthy finally got things together in the second half for the Minnesota Vikings, nailing $140 million man Justin Jefferson for his first NFL touchdown. […]

Younghoe Koo had a brutal ending in the Atlanta Falcons’ season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta traded blows with Tampa Bay throughout the game, a testament to their rivalry in the NFC South Division. The hosts even had a chance to force overtime with a field goal from Koo, but […]

After a rough Week 1, the Miami Dolphins may soon welcome a major boost on offense. Head coach Mike McDaniel revealed that tight end Darren Waller, who missed the season opener with a hip strain, is working toward a return. The Sun Sentinel’s David Furones posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Waller has […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a sensational Week 1 33-8 demolition of a win over the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. Indianapolis was incredible on both sides of the ball against the visiting Miami side, but the Colts’ momentum is somewhat undercut by an injury update concerning the status of veteran […]

Things are not doing so well for JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings so far in their Monday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears in Windy City. They trailed the host team at Soldier Field at the half, and it got worse when the former Michigan Wolverines football star quarterback got victimized by a […]

The Chicago Bears are missing some key defensive players in their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon were ruled out for the Monday Night Football matchup. But that hasn’t stopped Chicago from making an impression. Ben Johnson is making his head coaching debut with the Bears. The team’s revamped […]

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season will feature a matchup between Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions and Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears. Campbell and Johnson were colleagues from 2022 to 2024, elevating the Lions into playoff contenders overnight. With Campbell as the head coach and Johnson as the offensive coordinator, they led the franchise to their […]

Though it’s only Week 1, it’s hard to imagine a team will suffer a more heartbreaking loss during the 2025 NFL season than the Baltimore Ravens’ stunning collapse against the Buffalo Bills. After battling early in a showdown with major playoff seeding implications, John Harbaugh’s squad took a commanding lead after the half, going up […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is a growing quarterback whisperer. He reignited Matthew Stafford’s career in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams before turning around Sam Darnold’s last season. Now he’s working with JJ McCarthy — including making early adjustments. McCarthy turned to meditation for his much-anticipated NFL debut. But he also put eye […]

The fireworks started on Monday Night Football, even before kickoff of the tussle between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, as Jim Cornelison got everyone watching the game hyped by his incredible performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 10/10 National Anthem. No notes. pic.twitter.com/byEsg27xzE — NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2025 Cornelison’s performance […]

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is pumped up for the new season. On Monday, he walked into Soldier Field wearing a Brian Urlacher jersey before taking on the Minnesota Vikings.  Additionally, Williams got the fans psyched up with some comments he made before the game, per the NFL on ESPN. In providing words of encouragement, […]

The Chicago Bears found the end zone first during their Monday Night Football showdown against the visiting Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago. With a little over seven minutes left in the first period of the contest and with Chicago facing a 3rd-and-6 situation, Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams showed off his wheels and […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat the Baltimore Ravens’ collapse against the Bills. Perhaps the team needs to re-evaluate its overall approach. But the latest choke versus the Bills shows they still can’t be taken seriously as a Super Bowl threat. Don’t take this the wrong way. This isn’t saying the Ravens will collapse and finish […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly edged out the Cleveland Browns for a 17-16 Week 1 win. After finishing 2024 with the top-ranked offense in the NFL, Cincinnati struggled in the season opener Sunday. And an injury to one of Joe Burrow’s protectors up front could hamper an offensive rebound. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expects starting […]

The Seattle Seahawks are dealing with the aftermath of a tough loss. And rookie Jalen Milroe didn’t have much of a role. But Mike Macdonald revealed a need for the Seahawks offense. Macdonald said the team needs more deception, according to a post on X by Dugar, Michael-Shawn. Mike Macdonald: “We need to (play)-action more. […]

In the NFL, some players have odd pre-game rituals. Just like almost every player, J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings has his pre-game routine. He is known to meditate before games, but he notes that when the eye black comes on, it is time for war. McCarthy has long been known for his meditation practices. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are making a move after Week 1, completing a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars involving their running back Tank Bigsby. Philadelphia made the deal on Monday, acquiring Bigsby from Jacksonville. In exchange, they sent two draft picks that will be for the 2026 NFL Draft. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, they […]

The Detroit Lions got packed and put away by Green Bay. And quarterback Jared Goff called for a sense of urgency. However, head coach Dan Campbell gave a silver lining after the Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the Packers, according to a post on X by Eric Woodyard. “Dan Campbell looking ahead: “The […]

In the midst of multiple San Francisco 49ers injuries, there was one positive update about standout receiver Jauan Jennings. Following the 49ers’ season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, there were multiple injuries for the team to address. ESPN’s NFL insider revealed the most significant news on Monday being star tight end George Kittle, […]

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is beginning his much-anticipated sophomore season. But he is not alone and has greatness on his back.  Before the start of Monday Night Football, Williams walked into Soldier Field donning a Brian Urlacher jersey, per ESPN. Caleb Williams repping Brian Urlacher 🔥 Watch Vikings-Bears on ABC, ESPN and the ESPN […]

Daniel Jones had some doubters to prove wrong in his season debut with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Safe to say he pulled that off to perfection in Week 1. Getting the starting job over Anthony Richardson, the former New York Giants quarterback had a standout performance with 22 completions out […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. And they hoped to have standout tackle Christian Darrisaw back on the field for this contest. Darrisaw has been recovering from an ACL injury. He was seen working out on the field before facing the Bears, as well. Christian Darrisaw working out […]

In his first game as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, running back Javonte Williams is very much looking forward to the 2025 NFL season. Despite the Cowboys’ 24-20 loss in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s Super Bowl aspirations remain intact. And perhaps the same could be said about […]

The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback to prepare for in JJ McCarthy. Who makes his official NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings after losing his 2024 season. But Chicago won’t have top cornerback Jaylon Johnson. The All-Pro defender is officially ruled out ahead of the Monday Night Football opener. Fox NFL insider Jordan Schultz […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 17-13. A divisional win is a great way to start the season. But that is where the good news ends for the 49ers. On Monday, it was revealed that Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle is going to miss at least a few games with […]

On Monday evening, the Chicago Bears will kick off their 2025 season when they host the divisional rival Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football live from Soldier Field. The game will be a good opportunity for the team to showcase their supposed improvement under head coach Ben Johnson for a national audience. Just one problem: […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay escaped 14-9 against the Houston Texans Sunday. But are feeling the effects of that brutal victory. The injuries are mounting up for L.A. nearly 24 hours later — including for two Matthew Stafford protectors. ESPN Rams insider Sarah Barshop provided the first update on this pivotal Rams starter. […]

The Chicago Bears are focused on starting their 2025-26 campaign with a bang, as they welcome in the Minnesota Vikings for a much-anticipated edition of Monday Night Football. Though, before head coach Ben Johnson, quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the squad prepares to finally usher in an era of change in the Windy […]

After watching the Philadelphia Eagles’ pass rush take a severe hit when Jalen Carter was ejected before the first defensive snap of Week 1 for what is now being called “spitgate,” Howie Roseman wasted little time shoring up Vic Fangio’s front seven, signing Za’Darius Smith to join an edge rushing group headlined by Nolan Smith, […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is discouraged over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. It wasn’t the kind of start to the 2025 NFL season that Simmons had anticipated for Maye. He revealed the kind of quarterback he wanted to see were shades of Buffalo […]

On Sunday, the Washington Commanders picked up a comfortable 21-6 win over the divisional rival New York Giants to move to 1-0 on the young 2025 NFL season. It wasn’t the most electric day for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in the first game of his second season in the NFL, but he still looked poised […]