After taking a few shots at Russell Wilson, it will be interesting to see what Richard Sherman does when he returns to Seattle on Sunday. It’s pretty clear that Richard Sherman is still harboring ill feelings for the Seattle Seahawks. In advance of Sunday’s matchup between the Seahawks and Sherman’s San Francisco 49ers — the
Month: November 2018
Josh Gordon spent six years in Cleveland, never coming close to the playoffs. Now he has a chance to prove himself with the Patriots. In 2018, Josh Gordon has gotten a fresh start to his career in the NFL. Not only has he seemingly distanced himself from the off-the-field health problems that greatly marred the
Quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense was kept in check by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, as their 10-game winning streak came to an end. For the first eleven games of the 2018 season, Canton-bound New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was having arguably the best season of his career. That
The Seattle Seahawks seemed destined for a rebuilding year after an off-season overhaul. At 6-5 and coming off two-straight wins, they’re now in the thick of the NFC Wild Card race. The NFL always brings a handful of surprises each season. This season, the Seattle Seahawks are one of the pleasant overachievers as Week 13
Stuck with an expensive Blake Bortles contract, the underperforming Jaguars are staring at a murky offseason. With the news that the Jaguars have officially benched quarterback Blake Bortles for backup Cody Kessler, conversation naturally returns to the the three-year contract Jacksonville handed to Bortles in February. The deal looks disastrous in hindsight. The Jags gambled
More problems than just a 5-6 record will be brewing for the Dolphins if their wide receivers and quarterbacks aren’t on the same page. The Miami Dolphins are one of the teams amidst the wild card cluster in the AFC. At 5-6, they don’t look like a dangerous playoff team. But they have a chance
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 22: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints and Mark Ingram #22 eat turkey after a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) LeBron James signals son might join Duke Blue Devils by Dave
Cam Newton might be having his best statistical season yet, but the Carolina Panthers have lost three straight and are currently out of the playoff picture. Nobody has ever questioned Cam Newton’s ability to get it done on the football field. He won a national championship at Auburn, as well as a Heisman Trophy, and
The New York Giants are still floundering with Eli Manning under center. They need to cut the cord, especially with the roster around him. Today is the one year anniversary of one of the craziest storylines to hit New York’s media market in years. It’s the biggest media market in the country, and it just
Just one year after reaching the AFC title game, the Jaguars’ quarterback situation has become a black hole. Hopefully, Jacksonville Jaguars fans enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame last season. They had one glorious season in which they used shutdown defense and a powerful running game to reach the AFC Championship Game, coming just a
Mitch Trubisky may miss another game with a shoulder injury, but can the Bears survive if his absence stretches beyond that? On short week heading into Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions, it was no surprise Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky would miss a game with a right shoulder injury. Chase Daniel helped author a win
The Jaguars are wrapped up in a disaster of a season, and Tom Coughlin doesn’t seem to be OK with the way Doug Marrone is coaching this team. The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently riding a seven-game losing streak and are 3-8 thus far in 2018, just one year after making it to the AFC Championship
The Washington Redskins claimed Reuben Foster off waivers on Tuesday, setting off a firestorm that is both avoidable and deserved. What are the Redskins doing? That’s the question being asked across social media among fans, pundits and former executives in the wake of Washington claiming troubled linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers on Tuesday afternoon. The
The Tennessee Titans were blown out on Monday night by the Houston Texans, with their coaching staff leaving plenty of questions in the aftermath. Whether it was fourth-and-inches in the second quarter or trailing by 17 points with just under seven minutes in the fourth quarter, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel seemed to be clueless
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a touchdown pass to Darren Fells #88 during the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Watch New Amsterdam episode 9 online: NBC live
With the Indianapolis Colts improving to 6-5 after beating the Miami Dolphins, they sit right outside the AFC playoff picture. Andrew Luck’s triumphant return is a key reason for their emergence. For much of their Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins, the Colts didn’t appear to be the better team of the two playoff
If John Harbaugh wants to start the 2019 season as the head coach of the Ravens, he needs to stick with Lamar Jackson down the stretch. The Baltimore Ravens are on a two-game winning streak with Lamar Jackson in charge of their offense. Now that Joe Flacco is set to return from injury, John Harbaugh
Andy Dalton has been an adequate quarterback during his tenure with the Bengals. It’s time for Cincinnati to look for more at the position. If the Bengals are going to start challenging for AFC North supremacy, they’re going to need their offense to score enough points to keep up with the rest of the division.
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield isn’t ready to forgive former coach Hue Jackson for jumping to rival Cincinnati. There is no love lost between Baker Mayfield and his former coach Hue Jackson. Mayfield had a career day on Sunday against Cincinnati, but even that couldn’t get him to make amends with Jackson who is now an
Baker Mayfield’s numbers are up without the Haley-Jackson shenanigans. Were the two coaches firings a blessing in disguise for Mayfield’s rookie season? Dysfunction anywhere usually causes mayhem, and the Cleveland Browns were no different. The Browns had to deal with Todd Haley and Hue Jackson, two coaches. They just didn’t click. The dysfunction would not only
The Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12, but their huge win came at a price, as star running back Melvin Gordon suffered an MCL sprain. Melvin Gordon has been a critical component of the Los Angeles Chargers offense this season, averaging 125.5 yards from scrimmage per game. An excellent pass-catching back
The Denver Broncos are clinging to life right now. Will they be able to claim a wild card spot in the AFC after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers? The Denver Broncos aren’t in an ideal situation right now, but the important thing is that they are still breathing. At 5-6 after 12 weeks of the NFL
A three-game losing streak now has the Carolina Panthers outside of the playoff picture in the NFC. Once upon a time in 2018, the Carolina Panthers looked like they were back to their Super Bowl contending ways. But that was a few weeks ago. Since then, Cam Newton’s crew has all but unraveled. After a
The Denver Broncos brought out their throwback uniforms and helmets for a Week 12 battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and fans can’t stop buzzing about how slick their outfits looked. At 4-6, the Denver Broncos have the slimmest of chances at making the postseason in 2018, but they could potentially sneak in if they are
Tyler Lockett is one of the NFL’s most electrifying playmakers, and he gave the fans another awesome moment when he recreated Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue as his touchdown celebration. Coming into a difficult Week 12 tilt against the Carolina Panthers, the Seattle Seahawks had playoff aspirations at 5-5, but they were facing a
The San Francisco 49ers were universally lauded for their 2017 draft class, but only two years later, the group has been disgraced and disappointing. On Saturday night, Reuben Foster was arrested at a Tampa hotel on charges of domestic violence. Come Sunday morning, the San Francisco 49ers announced his release, signaling the end of a
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) is carted off the field in the 3rd quarter after breaking his right leg during a game between the Washington Redskins and the Houston Texans at FedEX Field on November 18, 2018, in Landover, MD. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
After a Thanksgiving win in Detroit, the Chicago Bears are getting closer and closer to taking the NFC North for themselves. The Chicago Bears didn’t have Mitchell Trubisky on Thanksgiving Day, but it didn’t matter. They put their faith in backup quarterback Chase Daniel, a guy who has started very few games since he entered
With Mitch Trubisky listed as doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions, Chase Daniel will put his experience in the Bears’ offense to use. The Chicago Bears had a slightly shorter turnaround that is typical heading into their Thanksgiving Day date with the Detroit Lions, since they played Sunday night. So when quarterback Mitch
Ryan Tannehill is set to return after missing time with a shoulder injury, but can he lead the Miami Dolphins to the playoffs. Virtually out of nowhere heading into Week 6 against the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill showed up on the injury report and wound up being inactive. He has not played