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The Wisconsin football team hasn’t been its usual dominant self in the Big Ten’s West division in recent years, especially since JJ Watt left town to become an NFL legend. Pedestrian teams like the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers have overtaken them for spots in the league championship game and Luke Fickell hasn’t cashed in […]

The Texans have assembled a fearsome defense under head coach DeMeco Ryans. It is no surprise that the former middle linebacker understands the importance of defensive football. On a recent radio hit, Ryans made a plea for one former Texans legend to return to the squad if they should need him in 2024. On a […]

The Houston Texans have put together an impressive body of work this offseason, and they appear intent on building off of their impressive 2023 campaign. And yet for all the players they have gone out and added over the past few months, there are still rumors swirling around that legendary defensive lineman JJ Watt could […]

JJ Watt is not the only former player joining the fray against Austin Rivers. The son of legendary coach Doc Rivers proclaimed that 30 individuals from the NBA could easily make the transition to the NFL. He also posits that the same cannot happen the other way around. James Jones, most known for his time […]

Austin Rivers recently went viral when he made a declaration that it would be easier for NBA players to transition to the NFL than if it were the other way around. Specifically, the Rivers claimed that he “can take 30 players in the NBA and throw them in the NFL,” while adding that he “cannot […]

The Houston Texans, fresh off a breakout 2023 campaign, appear to be quite loaded heading into 2024, and much of that is due to the work of their general manager Nick Caserio. The Texans front office has gone out and made huge moves for guys like Stefon Diggs, Danielle Hunter, and Joe Mixon already, and […]

It’s no secret that Erling Haaland is among the best football players on the planet. Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine has been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently though as other parts of his game are getting exposed and his scoring numbers are trending down. Haaland has three goals in seven matches across […]

Let the debate begin. The NFL is implementing multiple rule changes starting next season, with one in particular drawing strong reactions from players and fans alike. The hip-drop tackle is no more. Players will be penalized 15 yards, and an automatic first-down will be rewarded to the opposition. “No surprise here, despite the {NFL Players […]

When it comes to the biggest game of the year, people often tend to want the players to keep playing rather than being halted multiple times for minor calls. JJ Watt does not share the same sentiment. He noted that there were a lot of violations during Super Bowl 58. The Kansas City Chiefs and […]

The San Francisco 49ers needed everyone to win Super Bowl 58. Kyle Shanahan lost Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took advantage to notch start a dynasty. However, this was not the main focus of the football fans. One broadcaster who is an NFL great stole the show. He […]

The San Francisco 49ers ended the first half of Super Bowl 58 with a lead against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night, but they should find it at least a little harder to maintain their lead in the second half with linebacker Dre Greenlaw ruled out for the remainder of the contest because of a […]

The 13th annual NFL Honors concluded on Thursday with the season’s winners being named after months of speculation. Of course, in every major awarding ceremony, there will be fans who approve of the awardees, while others would argue and make a case for losing finalists. This year was no different. One category that caused plenty […]

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers may reach the postseason every year but have never gotten close to the Super Bowl. Despite TJ Watt’s absence against the Buffalo Bills, Art Rooney II outlined that he along with players like Cam Heyward need more urgency from their staff. He unveiled these feelings in his latest statement, […]

The discourse around the Kansas City Chiefs has been more than just their dynastic style of winning. Andy Reid has formed lethal schemes that make proper use of Isiah Pacheco, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. However, the discussion leading up to the Super Bowl is not about any of that. Instead, people have opted to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are on a mission to improve their 2023-24 showing. The Chargers hired former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh as the team’s next leader. Moreover, JJ Watt noted the significance of Harbaugh’s move to bring in former Wolverines/Badgers strength coach Ben Herbert. The Chargers look to ascend with Ben Herbert JJ Watt […]

We have to have a conversation about Brock Purdy. Before he came into the NFL, he was a rather unknown prospect who literally flew under everyone’s radar. He was picked last in the 2022 draft, a draft that had plenty of supposed elite quarterback prospects. Almost two years later, and Purdy has become the franchise […]

Even though the Houston Texans’ Super Bowl asipirations ended Saturday night in a 34-10 loss on the road to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, the future still looks so bright for the AFC South division franchise. Former Houston star JJ Watt will be the first one to tell everyone that. “Very impressive performance from […]

After much hullabaloo as to who should have gone first in the 2023 NFL Draft, CJ Stroud has far and away been the best quarterback from his draft class. Stroud was excellent as a rookie, and he continues to lead the Houston Texas to great heights after he put up perhaps the best performance of […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is the talk of H-Town after he led his team to a monster 45-14 home victory over the Cleveland Browns Saturday night at home. Even former and current NFL players were left astonished by the performance of the rookie signal-caller, who expertly performed surgery on Cleveland’s defense. Among the many […]

The latest TJ Watt injury update may be the “best-case scenario” for the superstar Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher, according to his NFL legend brother JJ Watt, but it’s not necessarily good news for the Steelers if they get into the NFL playoffs after their 17-10 Week 18 win over the Ravens. “Best case scenario for […]

In the eyes of his brothers, Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker TJ Watt is the best defensive player in the 2023 NFL season. Derek Watt, who played with the Steelers from 2020 to 2022 shared a post on X declaring TJ as the Defensive Player of the Year while captioning it with “There Is No Argument!” […]

A lot of players have controversial opinions. However, none of them get as much attention and raising eyebrows as Aaron Rodgers. The New York Jets quarterback has been full of hot takes during his career. Some have not sat well with individuals like Jimmy Kimmel. JJ Watt was asked about the comments of the injured […]

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly releasing tight end Zach Ertz, according to NFL legend JJ Watt. Zach Ertz requested to be released from the Cardinals so he could sign with a contender and try to make a run at a second Super Bowl ring, according to Watt. It is an understandable move for Ertz, who […]

JJ Watt may be retired from the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he has to stop advocating for players getting ripped off by the NFL. Watt was once again vocal about a fine being imposed for seemingly perfectly legal and normal contact made on a block by Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown against the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked to improve their playoff position when they hosted the Green Bay Packers in Week 10. In the process, the Steelers saw TJ Watt surpass his brother JJ Watt in NFL sack history. Watt took down Packers quarterback Jordan Love for a sack before halftime. It marked the 88th sack of his […]

The NFL is continuing to fine players for unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness penalties this season. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was slapped with a nearly $11,000 fine for pointing at Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott on his two-yard touchdown run. Multiple Pittsburgh Steelers players were fined for excessive roughness against the Rams earlier this […]

Houston Texans legend JJ Watt has been supporting his younger brother and Steelers linebacker TJ Watt this season. The former has been waving the Terrible Towel in the Acrisure Stadium stands as his way of supporting his brother. However, It’s not surprising  JJ needs some work on his Terrible Towel twirling technique considering he’s never […]

TJ Watt had a hilarious reaction to seeing his brother JJ Watt in the Acrisure Stadium stands on TNF. The latter cheered himself hoarse in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-16 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. “TJ Watt on his brother at the game: ‘His arm is going to be sore from waving that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ TJ Watt is quickly gaining fame as one of the best defenders in recent NFL history. The Steelers pass rushing ace is the storied franchise’s all-time leader in sacks. Prior to the game, TJ Watt was in his feelings as he blasted the NFL for ‘wild’ fines against teammate Jaylen Warren. The […]

When JJ Watt retired from the NFL, he did so as one of the greatest defensive ends in the history of the league. A five-time All-Pro and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, JJ Watt will be able to walk, skip, hop or jump into the Pro Football Hall of Fame the first time his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ T.J. Watt retook the sole lead in the NFL for sacks this weekend after a two sack game versus the Baltimore Ravens. T.J. was part of the Steelers’ comeback which helped Pittsburgh overtake their division foe while limiting the Ravens offense to just 10 points. On top of the two sacks, T.J. put […]

Houston Texans legend JJ Watt showed some brotherly love for younger sibling TJ Watt on Sunday. The former tweeted his excitement after TJ Watt sacked the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 17-10 win in Week 5. “ANOTHERRRRR SACKKKKKKK!!!!!! GO AHEAD AND END THE GAME KID!!!!” JJ Watt tweeted. .@_TJWatt seals it for […]

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack had a career-day Sunday when he put up six sacks and two forced fumbled versus the Las Vegas Raiders in a 24-17 win for the Chargers. He got the ultimate revenge on his former team who traded him away by continuously taking down backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell. The six […]

The Houston Texans are inducting JJ Watt into their Ring of Honor this Sunday. The ceremony will take place at halftime of the Texans-Steelers game, which will allow JJ’s brother, TJ Watt, to be in attendance. Prior to the ceremony on Sunday, Watt took out a page in the Houston Chronicle to send a special […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt is already off to another dominant start to the season. The 2021 Defensive Player of the Year already leads the NFL in sacks with six on the year so far. He also has two forced fumbles this season. TJ is coming off another dominant game versus the Las Vegas Raiders […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new all-time sacks leader and he goes by the name of TJ Watt. Their NFL Week 2 victory over the Cleveland Browns netted Watt the record as he overtook James Harrison. He got the huge history-setting play on Deshaun Watson and his brother, JJ Watt, could not be more proud […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t just suffer a loss in the win column during their 30-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, but they also had a major loss when defensive tackle Cam Heyward sustained  a groin injury. Heyward is expected to miss several weeks. Following Heyward’s injury, rumors swirled that T.J. Watt reached out to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ loss against the Detroit Lions surprisingly sparked a debate about offensive line techniques. Jawaan Taylor, one of KC’s offseason acquisitions, started at right tackle today. However, fans started noticing a trend with how Taylor played at right tackle, a style that seemed a bit illegal. There are two main talking points […]

The most important position on the football field is the quarterback position. But the second most important position in football is the guys who tackle the quarterback. Defensive ends, edge rushers, and defensive tackles have a lot of jobs, but for the most part, their main one is getting after the quarterback. Quarterbacks at the […]