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The Cincinnati Bengals aim to prevent their season from falling apart as they shift their attention to the Las Vegas Raiders

Joe Burrow scrambles in the 1st half

The Cincinnati Bengals believed they were in a good position. After starting the season with a 1-3 record, the Bengals won two games in a row and had a chance to even their record at…

The New Orleans Saints’ sudden decline is reminiscent of their less favorable past

Juwan Johnson can't pull in a pass in the 2nd half

A New Orleans Saints team that seemed very promising at the start of the NFL season is now performing really poorly. After a 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Saints are…

Kirk Cousins throws four touchdown passes once again against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Atlanta Falcons claim the top spot in the NFC South

Lavonte David pressures Kirk Cousins in the 1st half

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons are on top of the NFC South, especially when facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins had an impressive game on Sunday, throwing four touchdown passes with no interceptions, completing…

Quarterback Jameis Winston’s starting opportunity has instilled confidence in the Cleveland Browns for a season that seemed to be stalled with Deshaun Watson

Jameis Winston (NFL)

Let’s talk about the Cleveland Browns, who certainly know how to choose their backup quarterbacks. Their quest for a top quarterback isn’t over yet. Just like last year when Joe Flacco helped the Browns make…

Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins have enough time to turn their season around despite starting with a 2-5 record

Tua Tagovailoa (NFL)

Tua Tagovailoa was in his second season when the Miami Dolphins began their 2021 season with a 1-7 record. After that rough start, they went on a seven-game winning streak and finished with a 9-8…

Jordan Love’s groin strain puts his availability in doubt for the Green Bay Packers’ matchup against the Detroit Lions

Jordan Love in the warmups before the game

Jordan Love’s status is uncertain as the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, a game featuring two of the hottest teams in the NFC. Love left the Packers’ 30-27 win…

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen is reviewing whether Anthony Richardson will continue as the starting QB

Shane Steichen speaks in a news conference

One day after Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson briefly left a game because he was tired, coach Shane Steichen told reporters he was “evaluating everything,” including whether Richardson will start next weekend against Minnesota. Richardson,…

The New York Jets are struggling with a tough 2-6 record due to errors and a failure to execute, despite having a talented roster

Jordan Addison misses the catch while D.J. Reed defends in the 1st half

When D.J. Reed looks at the New York Jets’ record after their first eight games, he believes there’s no reason they should be at 2-6. Not even close. “It’s painful because we’re losing by four…

The Chicago Bears must ensure that a tough defeat doesn’t turn into a lost season

Caleb Williams leaves the game after the game

The Chicago Bears must ensure that one painful loss doesn’t turn into a lost season. A team that entered its bye week on a three-game winning streak is now struggling after losing 18-15 on a…

Mixon had another strong performance, which could be even more crucial for the Houston Texans now that Diggs is injured

Joe Mixon celebrates after a 14-yard touchdown in the 1st half

Joe Mixon has been a key player for Houston’s offense in the three games since he returned from injury. This week, he could be even more crucial as the Texans face another injury to a…

The San Francisco 49ers are heading into their bye week after a win, feeling optimistic about Christian McCaffrey’s possible return

Christian McCaffrey (NFL)

While many San Francisco 49ers players will take a break during the bye week after a morale-boosting win against the Dallas Cowboys, this week could significantly affect the rest of the season. Star running back…

Against the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens’ defense was neither strong nor able to take advantage of chances

Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a touchdown in the 2nd half

The Baltimore defense has had its issues this season, but the Ravens usually find a big play or a turnover when it counts. Last weekend, however, safety Kyle Hamilton missed what seemed like a sure…

First-year coach Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks are difficult to assess following their 4-4 record

Mike Macdonald speaks in a news conference

First-year coach Mike Macdonald seemed like a great choice when he led the Seattle Seahawks to a 3-0 start. However, they then hit a rough patch with three losses in a row, followed by a…

New England Patriots are unable to fully enjoy their win against the New York Jets as quarterback Maye is in concussion protocol

Drake Maye runs into the endzone for a touchdown in the 1st half

Even after beating the much-despised New York Jets and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, the New England Patriots couldn’t celebrate too much. First-round draft pick Drake Maye left the game in the first half after…

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields has been moved to emergency status against the New York Giants after aggravating his hamstring

Justin Fields (NFL)

Pittsburgh’s Justin Fields will be the third-string quarterback for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants after slightly injuring his hamstring over the weekend. Fields had been starting for the Steelers (5-2) in their…

Calvin Austin III found the end zone twice as the Pittsburgh Steelers fended off the New York Giants with a score of 26-18

Calvin Austin III catches a touchdown next to Dru Phillips in the 2nd half

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin spoke with Calvin Austin III before the small wide receiver went out for a punt return in the third quarter of a dull game against the New York Giants. The…