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When news broke that Randy Moss was diagnosed with liver cancer, shared to social media by Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald’s father after a conversation in Las Vegas, fans and former players alike quickly rallied around the Minnesota Vikings legend. The only problem? Fitzgerald Sr.’s post reportedly isn’t true, with Moss’ son Thaddeus, […]

Longtime sports writer Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of future Hall of fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, posted on X that all-time great Randy Moss has been diagnosed with cancer. “66th NFF {National Football Foundation} Hall of of Fame Ceremony here in Las Vegas just heard that Vikings HOF Randy Moss has liver cancer. Let’s show […]

After nearly nine full seasons as an NFL analyst on ESPN, Hall of Famer Randy Moss will be taking an indefinite break from broadcasting. As the channel announced on social media on Friday, Moss will take an extended leave of absence from his on-air duties due to a “health challenge.” “Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and DeAndre Hopkins have met their match in the 2024-25 NFL season. Hopkins turned in a breakout performance in his second game with the franchise, and it appears that Patrick Mahomes has officially locked in his new WR1. Following Hopkins’ vintage performance on Monday Night Football in Week 9, the 32-year-old […]

Most believe that Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now, and playing for the Minnesota Vikings, naturally, there are comparisons drawn to Randy Moss. Jefferson expanded on how he thinks Randy Moss would fare if he was playing for the Vikings in 2024, and how he is aiming to have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a rebuild. Any delusions about the team competing in the AFC West were crushed last season. Las Vegas fired both their head coach and general manager on Halloween, essentially giving up on the rest of the season. The Raiders have had a strong offseason, but they […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are thrilled to have Joe Burrow back with the team. Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury late in the 2023 season that effectively ended Cincinnati’s season. The superstar QB recently weighed in on how the NFL could realistically expand its season to 18 games. Burrow recently spoke on Pardon My Take about […]

Being the son of a legend makes one want to pursue the same passion. Seeing Randy Moss’ career through the lens of Thaddeus Moss probably filled his childhood with wonder which grew to be pressure at the latter stages of his teenage years. He had a lot of challenges with North Carolina State and LSU. […]

The end of Bill Belichick’s tenure with the New England Patriots means that many of his former players and coaches have poured in their good wishes and tributes for the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach. One of those players is Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who played for Belichick and the Patriots from […]

With the 2023 NFL regular season ending soon, two of ESPN’s NFL Sunday Countdown studio analysts received significant news. It has been announced that 2018 NFL Hall of Fame inductee, 2000’s NFL All Decade team and NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time team member, and arguably the most talented wide receiver to ever play in the NFL, […]

It’s time to talk about Mike Evans as one of the greatest wide receivers of this era. Well, that should’ve been obvious to most people even before this season. In 2023, though, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers star proved once and for all that he belongs in that conversation. Now, Evans has added another record to […]

In the most recent episode of Kevin Hart’s YouTube series “Cold As Balls,” Hart’s guest was Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who didn’t let a freezing cold ice bath prevent him from dropping an incredibly hot take. “Hands down, I consider myself as the greatest wide receiver to ever play the game,” Randy […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain in striking distance of the division lead in the mediocre NFC South, as their 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday moved them to 5-7 on the season, one game behind the 6-6 Atlanta Falcons. One of the major reasons for why the Buccaneers remain in playoff contention is […]

Get off Tom Brady’s lawn. The New England Patriots legend and broadly considered greatest quarterback in NFL history made headlines earlier this week by insisting he’s seeing “mediocrity” and a lack of “excellence” across the league, pointing to poor coaching, stagnating development of young players and new rules meant to promote player health that curb […]

Another legitimate wide receiver threat has emerged in the Gopher State. Minnesota Vikings rookie wideout Jordan Addison scored two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers on MNF. In doing so, Addison reached Randy Moss territory in Week 7, per ESPN Stats & Info. Jordan Addison scored his 2nd TD of the game, giving him 6 […]

This is a crucial upcoming NBA season for Jayson Tatum. Many believe he underachieved last postseason with the Boston Celtics, succumbing to turnover problems and struggling from 3-point range against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. But there are plenty of people who appreciate what the 25-year-old has already accomplished, including an NFL […]

When it comes to NFL wider receivers, Randy Moss and Jerry Rice are often thought to be in a league of their own. So when a player does something that only they have done, it’s a big deal. In Sunday night’s prime-time matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers, wideout Davante Adams caught […]

Randy Moss is a Minnesota Vikings legend who played for years with Dennis Green, Daunte Culpepper and other members of the team, setting records along the way. Now, he has been joined by Justin Jefferson in one specific category showing the elite production and playmaking capabilities of the two Vikings’ stars, past and present. Jefferson […]

Ohio State football star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr kicked off the Buckeyes’ game against Youngstown State on a high note to say the least. He did his best Randy Moss impression early, reeling in four receptions for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter. Harrison Jr’s incredible performance early in the […]

What makes an NFL trade one of the worst in history? It can’t just be each side getting uneven returns because no transaction is ever fully equal. I’m inclined to be more forgiving of trades that end up as lopsided due to an injury after initially looking good, as that isn’t a direct consequence of […]

No position in all of sports comes with the sexiness and glamour mixed with the diva attitude of playing wide receiver in the NFL. And there have been some truly otherworldy athletes gracing the NFL with their presence as wide receivers over the history of the league. And the quality of receivers has only increased […]

Having the best wide receiver duo in the nation would mean a lot for any team. However, that discussion becomes harder when it comes to the NFL. There are not a lot of past players that could give their take on this matter given the differences in play style and schematics. Although, this did not […]

After all the rumors and the drama, the Tennessee Titans emerged as the winner of the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes, with the wide receiver electing to take his talents to Nashville. Now that he’s part of the Titans, fans are turning their attention to projecting how Hopkins would fare on the field with his new team. […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman had a hilarious NSFW story about Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss and Moss’ mom. Edelman, who Randy Moss called “Edelnut,” recalled an interaction with Moss during his 2009 rookie season that had both him and the Kelce brothers rolling in laughter. “It was like the […]

Randy Moss was almost on the Green Bay Packers? A recent article from The Athletic’s Jayson Jenks and Mike Sando suggests it was a possibility before Moss ended up with the New England Patriots. “We went to bed that night thinking we were going to acquire Randy Moss in the morning,” former Packers personnel analyst and […]

While some NFL players find greener pastures elsewhere, a lot would also thrive with their original teams. In fact, despite leaving their original teams at some point in their careers, these NFL players found a way to return home. For this piece, let’s take a look at 10 NFL players who returned to their original […]

Justin Jefferson has been phenomenal for the Minnesota Vikings this season, and he’s adding even more history to another fantastic campaign. The superstar wide receiver broke Randy Moss’ single-season receiving yard record during Saturday’s game against the New York Giants. Jefferson recorded a 25-yard reception in the first quarter of the contest, giving him 1,661 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to clinch the NFC North title when they host the Indianapolis Colts Saturday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium While that’s a significant event itself, the game represents a milestone in team history. They game is the 1,000th the team has played since entering the NFL in the 1961 season. […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase continues to be a nightmare downfield for opposing defenses. The latest team to taste his wrath was the Cleveland Browns, who suffered a 23-10 loss to Chae and the Bengals Sunday. In that game, Chase churned out a total of 119 receiving yards and a touchdown on 10 catches […]

The Washington Commanders did not come away with a multitude of positive takeaways from their 20-20 draw result against the New York Giants in Week 13. At the least, Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin managed to etch his name in the record books during the divisional matchup. McLaurin entered Week 13 in need of 60 […]

Justin Jefferson is on the doorstep of once again making notable history in his early run with the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson heads into the Vikings’ Thanksgiving clash with the New England Patriots ranking in the top five in multiple stats this season, including receptions (72) and receiving yards (1,093). He has tallied 4,109 receiving yards […]

Tyreek Hill is continuing to make the most out of his debut season with the Miami Dolphins. Hill came into the Dolphins’ Week 8 road matchup against the Detroit Lions leading the NFL in receiving yards with 773, and he reached 900-plus such yards for the third straight campaign during the contest. He currently sits […]

Josh Allen stole the show in the Buffalo Bills’ opening-day win against the defending champions Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Not that the superstar quarterback was not impressive in Week 2, but Stefon Diggs also made sure to make his mark in Buffalo’s second win of the new season as the Bills made easy […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown has already made notable history in just his second season with the Detroit Lions. St. Brown entered the Lions’ Week 2 home matchup against the Washington Commanders in keen form, as he had recorded at least one receiving touchdown in his previous five games dating back to last season. In the Lions’ […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson backed up all of his offseason talk with a dominant performance against the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The superstar wideout was unstoppable in Week 1, hauling in nine receptions for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jefferson recorded the fifth 150+ receiving yard game of his […]

Over the past couple of weeks, multiple players and coaches have paid their respects to now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski after he elected to retire from the NFL. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is now the latest to laud the career of Gronkowski. McDaniels was Gronkowski’s offensive coordinator for seven […]

Randy Moss is a former American football player and a Pro Football Hall of Famer after playing 16 years as a wide receiver in the National Football League. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in the history of the NFL. He holds multiple league records such as most receiving touchdowns in […]

Randy Moss is a renowned NFL wide receiver who most famously played for the Minnesota Vikings. Here, though, we’er focusing on Randy Moss’ wife Lydia Moss. A little backstory on the WR is likely needed, however. Randy Moss was one of the best wide receivers to ever play in the NFL, suiting up for various […]

On Tuesday, a massive blockbuster trade shook the NFL world. The Seattle Seahawks sent future Hall of Fame quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a number of high-value draft picks and three players. That got us thinking, what are some of the other blockbuster trades that changed the landscape of football. Click here […]