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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 […]

The New England Patriots were supposed to feel different in 2025 with new head coach Mike Vrabel replacing Jerod Mayo, but Week 1 wasn’t a great start to that trend. Despite a decent start, Vrabel’s Patriots looked a whole lot like Mayo’s Patriots on Sunday in a 20-13 home loss to the Las Vegas Raiders […]

The Los Angeles Rams pivoted to a down-and-dirty approach to win their opener. Withstanding a physical Houston Texans team to win 14-9. But that game left a key Matthew Stafford target injured. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler provided an update on the health of Colby Parkinson. Who represents one of four tight ends the Rams […]

Linebacker Denzel Perryman’s return to action for the Los Angeles Chargers was supposed to mark a fresh chapter after nagging issues kept him sidelined late last year. Instead, his comeback was cut short when he was forced off the field with another injury in his first game in Brazil. During Week 10 of the 2024 […]

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons got off to a rough 0-1 start to the 2025 NFL season with a narrow home loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons had a strong start to this game but ultimately faltered as things went on and were unable to close things out down the stretch. […]

Heading into the 2025 debut edition of Monday Night Football, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Chicago Bears was the status of defensive backs Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon. Landing on the Week 1 2025 injury report with a groin and hamstring injury respectively, losing Johnson and Gordon would prove disastrous for the Bears, […]

The Miami Dolphins entered the 2025 season with little to no optimism. Sunday’s Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, 33-8, did absolutely nothing to alleviate that. In fact, it only made head coach Mike McDaniel’s seat scorching hot. McDaniel was already under heavy criticism coming into his fourth season. After improving from 9-8 in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders looked sharp on Sunday, defeating the New England Patriots on the road, 20-13. Newly acquired quarterback Geno Smith had a great debut in the Silver and Black, completing 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards with one touchdown and one interception. But not everything was rosy during the Week 1 win. […]

While Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed Micah Parsons’ debut with the Green Bay Packers after Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones has moved on. Jones wouldn’t reflect on the team’s surprising trade before the 2025 NFL season. When the topic of Parsons’ trade was mentioned, including the Philadelphia Eagles’ […]

The Dallas Cowboys nearly pulled off an upset in Philadelphia, but a 24-20 defeat left owner Jerry Jones lamenting what might have been. After the loss, Jones admitted it made him ”sick” that head coach Brian Schottenheimer didn’t get rewarded with a win in his debut. Dak Prescott echoed the sentiment, praising his new coach’s […]

Once Tennessee Titans fans found out that head coach Brian Callahan did not know securing a ball with your elbow in bounds was enough to constitute a legal catch, his credibility with the majority of the fan base was lost. Admitting such a mistake, which had a potentially significant effect on Sunday’s 20-12 loss versus […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly pulled out a victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. They ended the game with a score of just 17-16, and the Browns had numerous opportunities to walk away victorious. Grinding out wins is important in the NFL, but certainly, this was a slow start for the Bengals because projections […]

It was an ugly finish for the Baltimore Ravens, leaving John Harbaugh to defend his decisions. Also, an incident between Lamar Jackson and a fan left the fan banned from NFL stadiums. Furthermore, Harbaugh broke his silence on the altercation, according to a post on X by Jamison Hensley. “John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson’s altercation […]

On Sunday evening, the Baltimore Ravens suffered one of their more improbable losses (among many to choose from) with a 41-40 road defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills to begin the season 0-1. The Ravens led this game 40-25 more than halfway through the final frame, but ended up relinquishing three straight scoring […]

The Detroit Lions stumbled out of the gates in Week 1. Detroit lost an ugly game 27-13 against Green Bay on Sunday. Most NFL analysts predicted that the Lions would take a step back in 2025 after losing both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. Unfortunately, the Lions gave their fans nothing to latch onto in […]

Ben Johnson will make his head coaching debut when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Fans anticipate a much improved offense in Johnson’s first year at the helm. But defense could be an issue in the season opener as the status of both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon remains unclear. […]