When Jim Harbaugh faced his brother John for a postgame handshake after Super Bowl XLVII, he hoped for a chance to get revenge someday. Nearly 12 years later, the two brothers will meet again as…
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The Jets’ Super Bowl hopes with Rodgers have unraveled into a chaotic situation filled with uncertainty
Aaron Rodgers sat in front of a full crowd at the New York Jets’ facility and made an observation that many frustrated fans had already noticed. “I noticed walking in this morning,” the quarterback said…
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is emerging as an important offensive threat
In his last two games, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has started to show he can be an important part of the offense. Smith-Njigba had his first 100-yard game in Week 2 against New…
Jaguars owner Shad Khan is considering the future of head coach Doug Pederson and general manager Trent Baalke
No one knows for sure what Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan will do after the team has gone through its worst stretch of football in franchise history. Not general manager Trent Baalke. Not coach Doug…
Stroud and the AFC South-leading Texans are back in division action as they host the struggling Titans
C.J. Stroud isn’t fazed by the criticism he’s gotten for throwing more interceptions this season than he did in 15 games last year, when he had a standout rookie year with the Houston Texans. And…
The Vikings are looking for their fourth consecutive win as they aim to close the gap in the NFC North when they face the struggling Bears
The Minnesota Vikings know that the Chicago Bears are trying to prevent their season from completely slipping away. It’s understandable that the Vikings are being cautious. “This league’s all about response, and when you have…
Anthony Richardson is determined to prove himself once more as the Colts take on the Lions
Anthony Richardson looked like a completely different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. He was hitting open receivers regularly, seemed to be in control of the game, and ran…
Now that the pursuit of perfection is behind them, Mahomes is focused on seeing the Chiefs play their “best football”
The Kansas City Chiefs are no longer aiming for perfection. However, their 30-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills last week hasn’t changed their goal of winning a third straight Super Bowl. In fact, it may…
The 49ers’ visit offers the Packers an opportunity to hurt the playoff prospects of their postseason rival
After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three times in the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers miss the postseason this year. The Packers (7-3) have a chance…
QB Daniel Jones expresses disagreement with the Giants’ decision to bench him, stating that he still wants to play
Daniel Jones, with tears in his eyes at times, expressed his disagreement on Thursday with the New York Giants’ decision to bench him earlier in the week, which might end his more than five-year tenure…
Saints aim to regain relevance with Rizzi’s leadership following their bye week
Darren Rizzi might be an unexpected choice to become the New Orleans Saints’ permanent head coach, but it’s not impossible. The Saints (4-7) were on a seven-game losing streak when Rizzi, the team’s special teams…
John Elway says any regret about passing on Josh Allen in the draft has lessened as he watches Broncos rookie Bo Nix’s development
John Elway says any regret about not selecting Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft has quickly faded because of rookie Bo Nix’s rapid improvement, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise…
The Broncos aim to keep their playoff hopes alive as they face the injured Raiders
The Broncos have never won in Las Vegas, but this game means more than just trying to break that losing streak. A win over the Raiders would bring them closer to an unexpected playoff spot,…
The Seahawks are feeling hopeful once more as they prepare to face the Cardinals for control of the NFC West division
The Seattle Seahawks were struggling just a week ago, coming off a bye and having lost five of their last six games. This included a tough overtime loss at home to the Los Angeles Rams…
The Buccaneers and Giants are both in critical situations as they approach their final 7 games of the season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants are both in tough situations as they head into the final seven games of the season. The Giants (2-8) are struggling after losing five games in a…
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and Chargers’ Justin Herbert will be the main focus when the Harbaugh Bowl begins Monday night
Much of the attention leading up to Monday night’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has focused on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh. But once the…
Brock Purdy’s availability for the 49ers this week is uncertain due to a shoulder injury
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week due to a sore throwing shoulder and is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against Green Bay. Purdy only…
The Bengals, sitting at 4-7 as they enter their bye week, are still searching for ways to secure victories in tight games
After the Bengals lost another close game, Joe Burrow admitted that this is the most frustrating season of his NFL career. When asked why, the quarterback replied, “Self-explanatory.” It’s clear why. Burrow has been playing…
Browns’ Myles Garrett records 3 sacks in victory, makes a statement to Steelers and T.J. Watt: “I’m the top guy”
Myles Garrett didn’t want an apology from T.J. Watt. Instead, he wanted respect. Garrett showed Watt why he is the current NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recording three sacks in a powerful first half…
The matchup between Patriots’ Drake Maye and Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa might be the start of several future encounters
Sunday’s game between Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins and Drake Maye’s New England Patriots could be the beginning of many matchups between them. Tagovailoa signed a long-term contract with the Dolphins this offseason, and based on…
Nick Chubb powers through deep snow for a 2-yard touchdown, leading the Browns to a 24-19 victory over the Steelers
With snow falling, Nick Chubb kept pushing forward. On a play that looked similar to the one in Pittsburgh last year that almost ended his career, Chubb kept his legs moving and powered into the…
After a scuffle during the final play of Cleveland’s victory, Browns’ Newsome labels Steelers’ Pickens a “fake tough guy”
The snow-covered game between the Steelers and Browns on Thursday night ended with an incomplete pass and the final whistle, but the tension between the teams is still high. Pittsburgh wide receiver George Pickens had…
Kelce is set to host a late-night program on ESPN starting in the final week of the NFL season
Jason Kelce will try his hand at hosting a late-night television show early next year. During an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night, Kelce shared that he will host a new show…
Texans’ Defense Dominates in 34-10 Victory Over Cowboys, Propelling Team Forward
In Week 11, the Houston Texans delivered an impressive 34-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, largely thanks to their dominant defensive performance. The defense controlled the game, executing well and playing with exceptional energy, despite…
Jets owner proposed replacing QB Aaron Rodgers with backup
The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on October 8 and general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday. However, according to reports, team owner Woody Johnson pushed for another major change that did not…
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is expected to make his return
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans took part in some of Wednesday’s practice and plans to play on Sunday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7. Evans and Chris Godwin (ankle)…