Raiders HC addresses relationship with Mark Davis amid job-security rumors
Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders fell to 2-12 on the season via Monday’s ugly 15-9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, The Athletic’s Tashan Reed noted that Antonio Pierce’s failure to improve across his first full season as head coach of the Raiders could result in team owner Mark Davis dismissing Pierce early next
Chargers designate TE Hayden Hurst to return from injured reserve
The Chargers designated tight end Hayden Hurst to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. It opens the 21-day practice window for Hurst. He went on injured reserve Nov. 25 with a hip injury. The Chargers have Will Dissly and Eric Tomlinson at the top of the
Patrick Mahomes Likely To Play In Week 16
The 2022 playoffs showcased Patrick Mahomes‘ ability to play through ankle injuries, as a gimpy version of the Chiefs superstar powered through a high ankle sprain to lead the team to a Super Bowl win. As the Chiefs aim to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls,
Raiders DE Janarius Robinson suspended three games for substance abuse violation
Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson will not play again this season. The NFL announced that Robinson has been suspended for three games. Robinson’s suspension is due to a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. No specific violation was announced, but Robinson was arrested for DUI in February. Robinson was
Lions star defender hints at possible return this season
If the Detroit Lions can find a way to battle through their injuries and reach the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, their star edge-rusher may be joining them on the field. According to Fox Sports and NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, DE Aidan Hutchinson told Taylor Lautner on “The Squeeze” podcast
Ultimately, Bill Belichick took the bird in the hand
It’s easy for Bill Belichick to say he believes NFL teams would have been interested in him during the upcoming hiring cycle. But the reality is that he didn’t believe any such interest would have resulted in a job he deemed to be suitable, so he went with a college
Mike Vrabel Jets’ Preferred HC Candidate?
The Jets are one of three teams with a head coaching vacancy at this point, and other openings will no doubt be in place once the regular season ends. When the hiring season opens, Mike Vrabel will be among the top names to watch. [RELATED: Bill Belichick Contacted Jets About HC
With 14 rushing touchdowns in 14 games, Jalen Hurts is poised to break the QB record
Last year, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen each ran for 15 touchdowns, setting a new record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season. This year, Hurts is poised to break that record, and Allen isn’t far behind. Hurts has 14 touchdowns through 14 games, meaning he needs one
Brandon Graham could return if Eagles reach Super Bowl
When Brandon Graham suffered a triceps tear in November, it became clear he would not play again during the regular season. Although his Eagles tenure and NFL career may be over, the veteran defensive end has not entirely ruled out a return this winter. Graham has spent his entire 15-year
Sean McVay: First place isn’t relevant unless we continue to do something about it
Beating the 49ers on Thursday night made the Rams 8-6 on the season after starting the year 1-4. Then, once Seattle lost to Green Bay on Sunday night, Los Angeles moved into first place by virtue of the club’s current head-to-head tiebreaker over the Seahawks. That means the Rams are
Brandon Graham Could Return If Eagles Reach Super Bowl
When Brandon Graham suffered a triceps tear in November, it became clear he would not play again during the regular season. His Eagles tenure and NFL career may very well be over as a result, but the veteran defensive end has not completely shut the door to a return this winter. Graham
Dan Campbell on loss to Bills: “This is exactly what we needed”
There’s another Detroit resident who might soon have the FCC up his ass. Appearing on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit on Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell dropped a pair of “F” bombs while addressing the current state of the team, after a critical mass of injuries. “What happens is, you
Drake Maye reveals ‘biggest thing’ he’s doing amid losing season
While New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye technically has two wins on his career resume, he spent over half of his first victory in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Remove that game from the equation, and Maye has lost seven of eight starts while featuring for a rebuilding team that enters Week 16 at
Jerry Jones gives “high grades” to Mike McCarthy and Mike Zimmer
When the Cowboys were on a five-game losing streak earlier this year, owner Jerry Jones was adamant that the team wouldn’t consider making an in-season coaching change and the last few weeks have case doubt about whether he’ll be making one after the season. After the Cowboys ended their losing
Titans Considering QB Change
The Titans have remained steadfast in their support of Will Levis this season, but that stance may shift over the waning stages of the season. Head coach Brian Callahan said (via ESPN’s Turron Davenport) the team is contemplating a change under center. Levis entered the 2024 campaign as Tennessee’s undisputed starter, and a
Mike McDaniel: Both Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill take blame for three interceptions
Miami’s last chance to turn a failed season around came on Sunday in Houston. The Dolphins failed to capitalize, thanks in part to three interceptions thrown by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Each of the three passes were meant for receiver Tyreek Hill, who once boasted that Tua is the most accurate
Caleb Williams opens up about tumultuous rookie season
Quarterback Caleb Williams was expected to compete for Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors after the Chicago Bears made him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, Williams has endured the in-season firings of both offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and head coach Matt Eberflus amid a
Lions to sign LB Anthony Pittman off of Jaguars practice squad
As the Lions continue to deal with more and more injuries, they’re bringing a familiar face back to the franchise. During his Tuesday morning interview on 97.1 The Ticket, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed a report by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that the club is signing linebacker
Is Falcons HC now open to replacing Cousins with Penix?
Shortly after the Atlanta Falcons improved to 7-7 on the season via a nervy 15-9 win over the lowly Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Monday night, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris directly said that Kirk Cousins has “got to play better.” Cousins didn’t disagree with Morris’ assessment following yet another shaky outing
AFC could have No. 1 seed, all four divisions and all three wild cards clinched by Sunday
As the NFL playoff picture comes into focus, it may come into too clear a focus for the AFC to have meaningful football played down the stretch. By Sunday afternoon, it’s possible that the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC could be clinched, that all four divisions
Rodgers reveals initial reaction to Packers drafting Jordan Love
A piece from this past September detailed how Aaron Rodgers reached out to fellow quarterback Jordan Love shortly after the Green Bay Packers made Love the 26th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft even though Rodgers still had plenty in the tank as Green Bay’s starter at that time. In the
Bowl Games 2024-25: Odds, Predictions, Schedule for College Football Playoff Bracket
The first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday and Saturday with a new wrinkle to the postseason format. Each of the four… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Hall of Famer tells 49ers WR what he probably should hear
Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is sick of 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel whining about his role in San Francisco’s offense. Per Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith, Samuel wrote in a since-deleted social media post, “Not struggling at all, just not getting the ball” before their Week 15
Sean Payton: Bo Nix doesn’t flinch, gives confidence you’re in the game
Through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game against the Colts, it looked like the Broncos were going to blow a golden opportunity to solidify their playoff positioning. The Colts went up 10-0 and they maintained a 13-10 lead heading into the final quarter thanks in part to three interceptions
Star Cowboys CB could miss start of 2025 training camp
Trevon Diggs‘ impending surgery won’t only knock the Cowboys cornerback out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. During an appearance on 1053 The Fan, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones admitted that Diggs likely wouldn’t be available for at least the start of training camp. Jones also confirmed that Diggs was
Caleb Williams: It has been a frustrating and encouraging year
Monday night’s 30-12 loss to the Vikings was the eighth in the row for the Bears and there’s only so much of a positive spin that one can put on going through that kind of stretch. Quarterback Caleb Williams gave it his best try. The first overall pick of this
Sean McDermott addresses Josh Allen’s growth as a leader
A story from early December detailed how Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen embraced more of a leadership role after multiple noteworthy veteran players, including star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, parted ways with the club this past offseason. Following Buffalo’s impressive 48-42 win at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Bills head coach
Justin Jefferson: I’m grateful for Randy Moss, wanted to pay tribute to him
A pair of former Vikings star wideouts paid tribute to Randy Moss before Monday night’s game against the Bears got underway and a current one did the same in the first quarter of the game. Cris Carter and Jake Reed played alongside Moss and they brought their teammate’s jersey with
Could Chiefs backup Wentz step up if injury sidelines Mahomes?
With starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ status remaining unclear, the Kansas City Chiefs may need backup Carson Wentz to show why he was once considered a rising star. In Sunday’s 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Mahomes exited after suffering an ankle injury late in the game. On Monday, NFL Media
Kirk Cousins: “Stating the obvious” to say I need to play better
The Falcons got a win in Las Vegas on Monday, but the postgame discourse about quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t sound all that different than it did during their four-game losing streak. Cousins threw his first touchdown since Week Nine, but was just 11-of-17 for 112 yards and also threw an
Bengals’ Sam Hubbard Likely Out For Season
Sam Hubbard scored the first offensive touchdown of his career on Sunday, but he will likely not be able to follow up that performance with any further action in 2024. The veteran Bengals defensive end is dealing with a PCL injury, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Given the nature of the injury,
Doug Kramer: Not reporting as eligible unacceptable, 100 percent on me
Mental errors have had a big hand in the Bears’ current eight-game losing streak and they added another entry to the list in Minnesota on Monday night. Offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to report as eligible when he came into the game as a fullback and a D’Andre Swift touchdown
Watch out for the Vikings in the NFC North after ‘MNF’ win
The Vikings pulled even with the Lions for first in the NFC North with an easy 30-12 win over the Bears. Here are five takeaways from one of two Monday night games on the Week 15 schedule. Watch out for the Vikings in the NFC North All season, the Lions
Antonio Pierce: Raiders’ special teams had a bad day at the office
The Raiders’ special teams got two punts blocked, an extra point blocked, and fair caught a punt at the 3-yard line, leading to their offense taking a safety. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was not pleased. Asked about his team’s special teams miscues after the game, Pierce acknowledged they were ugly.
Jets Attempted To Set Up Meeting Between Bill Belichick, Woody Johnson
Taking the job at North Carolina, Bill Belichick is now navigating college football’s transfer portal/NIL landscape that has caused so much instability within the sport. The Tar Heels are pitching to recruits and transfers the prospect of learning an NFL-style program, doing so after Belichick expressed considerable dissatisfaction with his
NFL Playoff Bracket Scenarios 2024-25 Week 16: Picture After Falcons, Vikings Win | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Nic Antaya/Getty Images 1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) 5. Baltimore Ravens (9-5) 7. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) 8. Indianapolis Colts (6-8) 10. Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) 12. Cleveland Browns (3-11) 13. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11) 14. Tennessee Titans (3-11) 15. New England Patriots (3-11) 16. Las Vegas Raiders
Falcons hold off Raiders to stay alive in NFC South
It is a good thing for Falcons fans that the defense and special teams came to play because the offense was mostly nonexistent on Monday night. The Raiders need major help at QB Las Vegas has a lot of areas that need improvement. None may need improvement more than the
The Kyle Shananan to the Bears trade idea has gone mainstream
Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/16/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Tennessee Titans Anthony Pittman is back in Detroit after the Lions snagged the linebacker off the Jaguars’ practice squad. Pittman was once a special teams mainstay for the Lions, appearing in every game for the organization between 2021 and
Monday Night Football: Vikings lead Bears 13-0 at halftime
The Vikings lead the Bears 13-0 at halftime and will get the ball to start the second half. Minnesota outgained Chicago 180 to 106, with Sam Darnold going 15-of-24 for 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Vikings scored on three of four possessions, with Darnold throwing a
NFL insider gives grim outlook for Raiders’ Antonio Pierce
It appears Antonio Pierce’s time as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders could be coming to an end. It doesn’t help when star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is already out for the season because of an ankle injury. Then there is uncertainty if Aidan O’Connell can go Monday night
Aaron Jones’ touchdown increases Vikings lead to 20-3
That just might do it. The Bears had a chance to cut the Vikings’ lead to 13-7 on D’Andre Swift’s 1-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter. But offensive lineman Doug Kramer, playing fullback, failed to report as eligible, wiping out the touchdown. Swift got the Bears back to
Cowboys Waiting Until After Season To Determine Mike McCarthy’s Fate
Considering Mike McCarthy‘s lame-duck status and underwhelming 2024 output, there have been plenty who have questioned the head coach’s future in Dallas beyond the 2024 campaign. While speculation continues to swirl, it sounds like there’s still a chance McCarthy could be back with the organization in 2025. Per Josina Anderson,
Monday Night Football: Falcons lead Raiders 9-3 at halftime
The Falcons defense held the Raiders to 80 yards and a field goal, forced a turnover, had two sacks and recorded a safety. It helped Atlanta to a 9-3 lead over Las Vegas at halftime. The game’s only touchdown came on Kirk Cousins’ 30-yard throw to Drake London, the first
Watch: Justin Jefferson TD gives Vikings big ‘MNF’ lead
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is heating up at the right time. Minnesota’s All-Pro wideout scored his eighth touchdown of the season and third in his last two games in the first quarter of a divisional Monday night showdown against the Bears. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw his NFL-high 15th touchdown
Kirk Cousins throws first TD since Week 9 to give Falcons 7-0 lead
Kirk Cousins had no touchdowns and eight interceptions in the past four games. But in the first quarter of Monday Night Football, the Falcons quarterback threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9. Drake London got wide open on a double move, catching a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cousins. The
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/16/24
December 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s practice squad moves: Miami Dolphins The Dolphins used up their three practice squad elevations on Zach Triner, so the team will now turn to a new face to keep the seat warm. Jake McQuaide brings 194 games of experience to
What is Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s job status following latest debacle?
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume Sunday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before Sunday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024
Sacramento State president says Mike Vick expressed interest, received interview
Mike Vick is a candidate for the Sacramento State head-coaching job. Unless he isn’t. Unless he is. It’s all unclear at this point. What is clear is that it’s in the mutual interests of Vick and the school to publicize the flirtation. Even if it will never be anything more
Latest On Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s Job Status
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume yesterday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before yesterday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024