The Miami Dolphins and their high-powered offense were close to making the playoffs last season. The San Francisco 49ers were gearing up for an impressive run to the Super Bowl. A lot can change in…
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Using a rare rule, Chargers’ Dicker converts the NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night, hitting a 57-yard kick just before halftime against the Denver Broncos. Dicker and the…
Drew Lock is anticipated to return as the starting quarterback when the Giants play against the Falcons
After missing a game due to a left heel injury, Drew Lock is expected to return as the starting quarterback when the New York Giants play the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. Coach Brian Daboll…
Commanders’ Jonathan Allen might return this season following an October pectoral muscle tear
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen returned to practice on Wednesday and could make it back this season, two months after having surgery to fix a torn pectoral muscle. The team opened a 21-day practice…
Stingley excels in his third season with the Texans, following a challenging start to his career
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans praised cornerback Derek Stingley in the locker room on Sunday after his second interception in the fourth quarter helped seal a win over Miami. “That’s probably the best play I’ve…
The Chiefs value having experienced backups behind Patrick Mahomes, and they might have found their best one yet in Carson Wentz
Former NFL quarterback Nick Foles remembers when he and retired punter Pat O’Donnell were starting their new apparel company. They decided to send some “Dad SZN” merchandise to old friends in various locker rooms. One…
Mike Shula has returned to the SEC at South Carolina, almost 20 years after being let go by Alabama
Mike Shula is excited to return to the Southeastern Conference as the offensive coordinator for South Carolina, almost 20 years after he was fired as Alabama’s coach. He holds no hard feelings about the past,…
49ers are edging closer to keeping Trent Williams out for the rest of the season
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned that the team is close to deciding to keep star left tackle Trent Williams out for the rest of the season because his injured ankle isn’t healing as quickly…
Falcons’ Cousins insists he “didn’t lose his ability to play quarterback” after being replaced by Penix as the starter
Kirk Cousins was signed to a big four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons because the team saw him as the key to their playoff hopes. However, Cousins lost his starting position to rookie Michael Penix…
Jayden Daniels is developing into a more skilled pocket passer as his rookie season with the Commanders progresses
When Jayden Daniels played his first few games in the NFL with the Washington Commanders, his former college coach expected him to handle whatever challenges came his way. Herm Edwards also predicted that Daniels would…
Quarterback Thompson-Robinson is eager for his start this week and believes he has the potential
Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn’t want just to be a temporary solution to Cleveland’s quarterback issues. He wants to be a permanent part of the team’s future. With the quarterback position uncertain for the Browns, Thompson-Robinson, who…
Falcons choose Penix as their quarterback in a bid to maintain their chances of winning the NFC South title
Atlanta is still in the race for the NFC South title, despite another rough game from quarterback Kirk Cousins, which led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons…
Browns will start quarterback Thompson-Robinson against the Bengals instead of the turnover-prone Winston
The Browns have decided to start quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday in Cincinnati. This move comes after Jameis Winston threw three more interceptions, a decision was confirmed by someone close to the situation on Tuesday.…
The Vikings put on a strong defensive display that ultimately exhausted the Bears
Caleb Williams had just walked off the field after being chased by Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard during another failed third-down play for Chicago. He sat down on the bench, leaning his head back in exhaustion. Williams…
The Denver Broncos are close to securing their first playoff spot since their Super Bowl 50 victory in 2016
The Denver Broncos are close to making the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50 after the 2015 season. This would break the longest playoff drought following a Super Bowl win, and…
Here are the top 10 player prop bets for NFL Week 15
It’s not a complete Sunday of NFL games since there are two Monday night matchups, but it will still be a busy day with many player prop options to consider. To help make betting on…
Week 15 MNF: Bears vs. Vikings Preview, Betting Odds, and Prediction
The Chicago Bears didn’t see much improvement under interim coach Thomas Brown. Brown replaced the fired Matt Eberflus right after Thanksgiving, but instead of boosting the team’s performance, the Bears went to San Francisco and…
Following nine consecutive defeats, the Giants are close to setting a franchise record for ineptitude
The New York Giants and co-owner John Mara likely learned a few lessons after tying their franchise record with a ninth straight loss on Sunday. First, it’s clear that fans are unhappy, and they have…
The Texans claim the AFC South title for the second consecutive year and the eighth time in the history
The Houston Texans won their second straight AFC South title on Sunday after defeating the Dolphins and benefiting from a Colts loss. This marks the eighth division title in the history of the franchise, all…
Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas questions why Bills QB Allen wasn’t considered an NFL MVP candidate until this year
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is not surprised by the attention quarterback Josh Allen is getting this season as he makes his case for NFL MVP. What confuses Thomas, who won…
Browns considering another quarterback change after Winston throws 3 more interceptions in loss to the Chiefs
Jameis Winston’s third interception on Sunday — his eighth in three games — was the final straw for Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. He benched Winston, possibly for good. With three games left in this tough…
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell will not play against the Falcons, while Desmond Ridder takes the starting role
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell did not play in Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, allowing Desmond Ridder to start against his former team. O’Connell hurt his left knee on December 8 during…
Miami’s offense falters once more, marking its second struggle in the last three games
The good news is that coach Mike McDaniel didn’t see any blame being placed on others after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense struggled in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans. The bad news?…
Seahawks receive positive updates on injured QB Geno Smith as they regroup following their loss
Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks received some good news a day after their disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers. Coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that tests on Smith’s right knee showed no…
The Chargers are struggling after their defeat to the Buccaneers, with a crucial game against the Broncos upcoming
Playoff-contending teams would like to be on a winning streak as they head into the final three games of the regular season. But instead, the Los Angeles Chargers are struggling after their 40-17 loss to…
The Falcons edge past the Raiders 15-9, maintaining their position alongside the Buccaneers in the NFC South
Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks, and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough on Monday night to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9, staying in the race for the NFC…