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NFL officiating is under the microscope once again. The NFL seems to regularly find itself in the middle of one officiating controversy or another. This trend held true on Thursday Night Football, as a missed call on an obvious penalty had a significant outcome on the conclusion of the game. One former NFL player did […]

The Denver Broncos trounced the New Orleans Saints 33-10 on the road on Thursday Night Football to kick off the Week 7 slate. However, Broncos wideout Courtland Sutton made the kind of history one wouldn’t expect in such a dominant win. Denver quarterback Bo Nix didn’t throw him the ball once, via The Denver Gazette’s […]

Whatever Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix cannot get through the air, he’s more than comfortable picking it up on the ground. He proved that against the New Orleans Saints again on Thursday night, as Denver obliterated New Orleans by a final score of 33-10. The Broncos were up 33-3 in the final moments before a […]

The Denver Broncos blew out the New Orleans Saints 10-33 in Week 7 for their Thursday Night Football matchup, as the Saints’ woeful season continues. With this loss, the team has fallen to 2-5, third in the NFC South, and it’s unclear whether the return of Derek Carr from injury can even turn things around. […]

The New Orleans Saints took on a challenging Thursday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos. The Saints trailed 26-5 with roughly seven and a half minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, before then, New Orleans allowed Denver to take a 16-3 lead going into halftime. The Saints’ performance left former cornerback and analyst […]

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr suffered an oblique strain in Week 5 against the Chiefs, which sidelined him for the next few games, including Week 7’s Thursday Night Football matchup versus the Denver Broncos. Moreover, he is one of a few starting players on both sides out with injury: Saints wide receiver Chris Olave sustained […]

The Seattle Seahawks have made their Week 6 matchup versus the San Francisco 49ers into a game to watch, as Laviska Shenault’s wild 97-yard touchdown sparked a rally that has cut the 49ers’ 23-3 lead to just 23-17 in the third quarter. Moreover, Shenault’s touchdown was wild enough, but he also did it while returning […]

The referees officiating the Thursday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys were less than stellar. One of the more egregious calls came at the expense of Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger. He was flagged for face masking, even though replays showed that Bellinger didn’t grab Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s facemask. […]

Late in the 3rd quarter on Thursday night, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scrambled to pick up a first down, and as he began to dive forward to make sure he picked up the yardage needed on the 4th and 4 play, a collision ensued with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. At first glance, you […]

It is no secret in NFL circles that sports broadcaster Al Michaels was initially critical of Thursday Night Football. Michaels appeared relatable to NFL fans during Amazon’s first season with the exclusive right to Thursday Night Football after panning multiple poor performances on the call. However, it seems that Michaels has softened on the product […]

The first NFL game of the 2024 season is set to be a doozy. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season with the first game of the year, although it won’t be labeled Thursday Night Football. The Chiefs will take on the Baltimore Ravens in a highly anticipated clash. This […]

Mike Tirico’s net worth in 2024 is $14 million. The current voice of Thursday Night Football on NBC, Tirico, has been the voice of some iconic moments in sports history. Let’s look at Mike Tirico’s net worth in 2024. What is Mike Tirico’s net worth in 2024?: $14 million (estimate)   Let’s give it up […]

Al Michaels’ net worth in 2024 is $40 million. Michaels is a sportscaster for NBC Sports and Amazon. He is a five-time Sports Emmy Award winner, a three-time NSMA National Sportscaster of the Year, and American Sportscaster Association’s Sportscaster of the Year. Let’s take a closer look at Al Michaels’ net worth in 2024. What […]

While the 2024 NFL Schedule will be released in its entirety on Wednesday night, the NFL has given each of their broadcast partners the opportunity to announce one early-season marquee matchup. And after NBC, FOX, CBS, and ESPN all took their turns boasting their nationally televised games of the season, that left the NFL’s newest […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are having a tough time managing the Las Vegas Raiders during their Thursday Night Football matchup. Las Vegas had a 21-0 lead on the Chargers early in the second quarter. Now, fans are criticizing Brandon Staley amid the team’s shockingly slow start. Can the Chargers turn things around and give the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin kept it real following his team’s 21-18 loss to the New England Patriots on TNF. “Disappointing outcome. A lot to work on,” Mike Tomlin told ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor after the game. The Steelers looked listless in the first half without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett. He suffered a […]

The Dallas Cowboys will be hosting the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13’s Thursday Night Football game. It will be a battle of two second-place teams within their respective divisions, with potential playoff ramifications on the line in the NFC. The Cowboys (8-3) have been on a roll as of late, demolishing their competition, although it […]

Less than 24 hours after Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football host Charissa Thompson touched off a scandal by claiming to have made up reports as a sideline reporter, she issued a statement attempting to “clarify what is being reported.” The Charissa Thompson statement In the statement posted to her Instagram story and widely shared […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson was a one-man wrecking crew against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. His hits on quarterback Lamar Jackson and tight end Mark Andrews apparently crossed the line in the eyes of many NFL fans and pundits. Mark Andrews was Logan Wilson’s first casualty. The former caught a pass from […]

There is a huge AFC North showdown going down on Thursday Night Football in a couple of days as the Cincinnati Bengals travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens. This is bound to be a high-scoring game that will have massive fantasy football implications in this week 11 matchup. Who should you start and sit […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is having a rough rookie season in the NFL. Young had another so-so outing in the Panthers’ 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears on TNF. The loss dropped Carolina to a league-worst 1-8 on the season. Despite Bryce Young’s struggles, he remained optimistic after yet another crushing defeat. The rookie […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a solid game on Thursday Night Football. The receiver had five catches for 58 yards to help the Bears beat his previous team in a 16-13 win over the Panthers. But he was upset by two offensive-pass-interference calls against him, according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times: […]

The Chicago Bears are in a potential win-win situation with a victory over the Carolina Panthers on TNF. If the Bears prevail, they drastically improve their chances of snagging the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. If Chicago beats Carolina, the former has a 43 percent chance of selecting first overall in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a budding star on their hands in rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr, who drew a tough assignment against Tennessee Titans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Thursday night’s 20-16 win. Porter was more than up to the task, as he shut down Hopkins whenever he was lined up opposite the […]

Tennessee Titans fans endured a scary moment during the team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football, as wide receiver Treylon Burks came down hard on the field and appeared to hit his head while running a route down the sideline in the fourth quarter of the 20-16 loss. Burks had to be […]

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 […]

A scary moment took place in the Tennessee Titans’ Thursday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Titans receiver Treylon Burks fell awkwardly after attempting to haul in a catch down the left sideline and was unable to get up: Treylon Burks almost made an insane fourth down catch… but he’s down on the field […]

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Montravius Adams suffered an injury against Derrick Henry’s Tennessee Titans during their Week 9 TNF matchup. “Montravius Adams has an ankle injury. His return is questionable for the Steelers,” per Steelers.com’s Dale Lolley. Adams injured his ankle in the first quarter. He left the game with the Steelers leading the Titans, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield came up with an obvious takeaway after their 24-18 loss to the Buffalo Bills on TNF. “#Bucs QB Baker Mayfield says that losing three in a row sucks and the team needs to play better overall,” per Pewter Report. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield: “Losing three in a row sucks. […]

In recent injury news, the Tampa Bay Buccanneers have activated running back Chase Edmonds off injured reserve, leaving him available to play against Buffalo on Thursday Night Football, per Greg Auman at FOX Sports. The Bucs will travel to the northeast to face the Bills on primetime, with Buffalo favored in the matchup. Tampa Bay […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars ended their years of futility at the Caesars Superdome after they beat the New Orleans Saints 31-24 on TNF. The Jaguars’ social media team re-tweeted a post from ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder on Thursday. Prior to the game, Werder pointed out the Jaguars had never won in three road games at […]

Andy Reid is not afraid to own up to his mistakes. The Kansas City Chiefs’ 19-8 win over the visiting Denver Broncos on TNF was no different. Reid discussed the Chiefs’ botched fake-field goal play with the media after the game. He said it was something he’d like to take back, per KCTV 5. “You […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton saw a silver lining in his team’s 19-8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on TNF. Sean Payton liked the Broncos’ effort and their red-zone defense, per The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider. “Sean Payton said he is disappointed, but not discouraged by Denver’s loss tonight…Said the team played hard and […]

LeBron James, Ohio’s native son, is going back to his Buckeye roots in the NFL. The Los Angeles Lakers star has pledged his allegiance for his hometown Cleveland Browns. LeBron James made the startling revelation on TNF this week, per NFL on Prime Video’s X account. "I'm a @Browns fan now"@KingJames confirms he supports his […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, one big question looms over the contest. No, it’s not, is Taylor Swift going to be there. But Swift’s rumored beau, Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, is questionable for the divisional clash against the Broncos due to an […]

The Denver Broncos offense is likely to get a boost ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos are expected to activate tight end Greg Dulcich, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, off of Injured Reserve, league sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Dulcich, 23, hasn’t played since […]

After losing their Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs have rattled off four straight wins heading into their Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. The 4-1 Chiefs will play host to the 1-4 Broncos at the intimidating confines of Arrowhead Stadium, where there will be […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera did not mince words after his team’s 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The Commanders, who entered the locker room at halftime down 27-3, were thoroughly outplayed by the Bears in a game that would have featured a more lopsided score if not for a […]

Justin Fields officially entered Josh Allen territory after his masterful first-half performance against the Washington Commanders on TNF. The Chicago Bears quarterback threw three touchdowns in a first half for the second time this season. Only Josh Allen – the Buffalo Bills quarterback – has duplicated that feat, per ESPN Stats & Info. Justin Fields […]