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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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…
The Arizona Cardinals are now in the playoff race after securing consecutive victories for the first time since 2021
After 2 1/2 seasons of being largely ignored, the Arizona Cardinals are back in the playoff race. The Cardinals (4-4) pulled off a 28-27 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, thanks to another impressive…
Bowles states that improving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense will not require him to stop calling plays
Improving Tampa Bay’s struggling defense won’t mean major lineup changes, and Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles will continue to call the plays himself. “We review personnel changes every week to find what works best for us,”…
The Detroit Lions may not have such an easy time in future games as they did against the Tennessee Titans
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell quickly acknowledged what everyone noticed. His team’s 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans was quite unusual. The Lions gained 225 yards of offense, which is 185 yards less than their…
The Los Angeles Chargers’ improvements on defense have largely gone unnoticed
While quarterback Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh get most of the attention for the Los Angeles Chargers, coordinator Jesse Minter’s improvement of the defense has gone largely unnoticed. In their 26-8 win over the…
The Las Vegas Raiders’ young offensive line is having a tough time creating openings or keeping the quarterback safe
A sign of trouble came on the Raiders’ first offensive play on Sunday. Kolton Miller jumped offside early, marking the first of three penalties before the snap committed by Las Vegas’ offensive line. Jackson Powers-Johnson…
Calvin Austin III found the end zone twice as the Pittsburgh Steelers fended off the New York Giants with a score of 26-18
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…
Sorry was simple for Tyrique Stevenson, but his Hail Mary mistake puts the Chicago Bears on a much tougher path
Even with the No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears find themselves in a familiar position as November approaches: last place in the NFC North. Unlike other teams at the bottom of…
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has received MLB’s Clemente Award for his charitable work
Honored with Major League Baseball’s top award for character, community involvement, and philanthropy, Salvador Perez wanted other major leaguers to understand that even a small amount of time dedicated to charity can make a big…
The World Series drew an average of 15.15 million viewers in Japan, with 15.9 million tuning in for Game 2
The World Series is averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan over the first two games. Major League Baseball reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 win against the New York Yankees in Game 2 had…
Shohei Ohtani comes back after a shoulder injury but finishes without a hit as the Los Angeles Dodgers move ahead 3-0 in the World Series
Shohei Ohtani wasn’t on the team bus from Dodger Stadium to Los Angeles International Airport because he was getting tests after partially separating his left shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series. So the…
Freddie Freeman hits a home run in his fifth consecutive World Series game, matching George Springer’s record
When told he had tied a World Series record by hitting home runs in five straight games, Freddie Freeman smiled. “Let’s hopefully make it six,” he said. Freeman gave Los Angeles the lead just 15…
Freeman and Buehler guide the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the struggling New York Yankees, taking a 3-0 lead in the World Series
After all that buildup, it’s been all Dodgers so far. Freddie Freeman hit a home run for the third game in a row, and Walker Buehler pitched another amazing game as Los Angeles defeated the…