The NFL was expected to be in a golden age for placekicking. But that doesn’t seem to be the case for fans in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati right now. Justin Tucker, Jake Elliott, and Evan…
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Browns’ Chubb will face the Steelers for the first time since his career-threatening knee injury in 2023
Nick Chubb’s last memory of the Steelers was from when he was driven off the field in a cart, tears in his eyes. But on Thursday, he’ll face them again under much better circumstances. Chubb…
The struggling Bengals are squandering exceptional seasons from their top players
The Cincinnati Bengals’ top players are having outstanding seasons. Joe Burrow is leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdown passes, Ja’Marr Chase is on track to win a rare receiving triple crown, and Trey…
Injury Updates and Playoff Stakes Shape NFL Week 11 Action Amid Key Matchups
The 2024 NFL Week 11 promises exciting action, despite bye weeks for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants. The AFC leads with marquee matchups, including Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh and…
Texans’ 34-10 Monday Night Victory Over Cowboys Reveals Dominance While Exposing Key Weaknesses
The Houston Texans secured a hard-fought win over the Dallas Cowboys in a Monday night matchup characterized by ups and downs for both teams. Houston’s early offensive surge cooled significantly, leaving Joe Mixon as the…
Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok had significant surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs center Calle Jarnkrok is expected to be out for a month or more after having surgery for a groin issue and sports hernia, the team announced on Monday. Jarnkrok, 33, has yet…
The Dolphins have relied on steady, drives rather than explosive plays to secure wins
Last season, the Miami Dolphins were famous for their big-play offense. It made sense because the Dolphins led the league in plays of 10 or more yards, as well as 50-yard plays. With the fastest…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are surpassing all expectations — except their own — as they sit in first place
The words sounded strange coming from DeShon Elliott, even though they were true. Standing in the Pittsburgh locker room after a close win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday that pushed the Steelers to 8-2…
The Chiefs’ quest for an undefeated season has ended, but their goal of winning a third consecutive Super Bowl title is still alive
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made it clear how he felt about the end of his team’s unbeaten run. “I don’t really care about all that crap,” Reid said on Monday, just a…
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson believes that firing assistant coaches in the middle of the season is “a risky move”
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson doesn’t believe in firing assistant coaches during the season. He didn’t do it during his five years with the Philadelphia Eagles and he doesn’t plan to do it in Jacksonville,…
The Vikings continue to pressure opposing quarterbacks, relying less on blitzing
With the Minnesota Vikings holding a 10-point lead against the Tennessee Titans midway through the fourth quarter, Titans quarterback Will Levis lined up in shotgun formation for a key fourth-and-4 play from the Minnesota 43-yard…
Bears’ coach Eberflus defends his choice not to run another play before the blocked field goal against the Packers
A day after the game, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stood by his decision to let the clock run down instead of calling for another play before their last-second field goal attempt against Green Bay.…
Josh Downs and Anthony Richardson combine to spark the Colts’ offense in their victory over the Jets
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was happy to hear that Anthony Richardson would be returning as the team’s starting quarterback last week. On Sunday, both players showed exactly why they were excited to team…
The Browns’ season continues to decline, raising concerns about the team’s effort and the potential for changes
As owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam spent the past few months trying to secure funding for a new, domed, multipurpose stadium in Cleveland’s suburbs, their football team fell apart. The Browns are in trouble. A…
Whether or not it was a statement win, the Bills deserve to be taken seriously now after beating the Chiefs
It may be time to start taking the Buffalo Bills seriously, and there’s nothing coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen can say to change that. “Nah, it’s not a statement. It’s the next game,”…
Judge rejects request to lower bail for man accused of shooting and wounding Denver Broncos wide receiver
A judge denied a request to lower the bail for a man charged with shooting and injuring Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds last month. The decision came after prosecutors said the suspect, Luis Mendoza,…
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is seeing the benefits of his focus on finishing games strong
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi jokes that he’s started to look like the cartoon character “Bob the Builder” during team meetings. This is because, in the two weeks since becoming interim coach, he’s been using…
Receiver Nico Collins is back in action for the Texans against the Cowboys, marking the end of his five-game absence
Houston receiver Nico Collins is playing in the “Monday Night Football” game against the Dallas Cowboys, ending a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who was tied for…
The Packers are looking to address their red-zone issues following their close win over Chicago
Even though Green Bay is on track for its highest-scoring season since 2021, problems in the red zone have kept the Packers from reaching their full potential. A late comeback in Sunday’s 20-19 win at…
In Jim Harbaugh’s first season as head coach, the Chargers have demonstrated a level of resilience
The Los Angeles Chargers have struggled in the past to come through in key moments and show resilience, but that has changed in coach Jim Harbaugh’s first year with the team. On Sunday night, the…