Month: December 2024

We have an unlikely shootout in the Mile High City. The Broncos and Browns traded haymakers with 70-plus-yard touchdowns on consecutive plays. When the dust settled, Denver led 28-25. Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix connected with wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. for a 93-yard touchdown to give Denver a 28-17

In the final stage of a wildly disappointing season, the Jets have dropped to 3-9. They have not seen their Aaron Rodgers trade come close to meeting expectations, and the now-41-year-old quarterback is not believed to be in the team’s plans beyond this season. It would then be understandable if

The Broncos gained breathing room against the Browns with a game-changing pick-six on “Monday Night Football.” Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto intercepted the pass Jameis Winston pass and returned it 71 yards for a touchdown to give Denver a 21-10 lead. Cleveland drove to Denver’s 29-yard line, gaining 41 yards in

The Vikings are hoping to get their main special teamers back this week. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, head coach Kevin O’Connell told the media that both kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola will have their 21-day practice windows opened this week. A sixth-round rookie out

A running back hasn’t won the NFL Most Valuable Player award since Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson in 2012, but Saquon Barkley is now in line to end the drought.  Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, leads the NFL in rushing yards (1,499) through 12 games. He ranks second

Monday’s minor transactions: Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders The Falcons get the second-round rookie, Orhorhoro, back from injured reserve for the closing stretch of the season. The Clemson-product has seen minimal time in his first

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had a pretty brutal quote about the team’s recent defensive woes on Monday in the wake of yet another loss. The Bengals fell 44-38 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, the latest in a series of bad defensive performances. Cincinnati has not given up

As injuries once again define a 49ers NFC title defense, the team still has some silver linings in the form of defenders reentering the equation. Talanoa Hufanga is on his way back. Down with a wrist injury for months, Hufanga is set to practice this week, Kyle Shanahan said. After

The offseason switch in offensive and defensive coordinators was a major headline of the Eagles’ offseason. After a first-round loss to the Bucs ended a disappointing 2023 season, the team brought in longtime NFL defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to spearhead the Philly defense.   Many pondered if Fangio’s dated yet

Dallas Goedert has been one of the NFL’s best all-around tight ends for a few years now, and he has certainly been a central part of the Eagles’ surge to 10-2. But the veteran continues to struggle with injuries. The seventh-year pass catcher’s latest setback is expected to key an

After Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion following what many have called a “dirty hit“ delivered by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in Sunday’s game that Houston won, 23-20, ESPN’s Michael DiRocco noted that “it certainly would make sense” for the Jaguars to shut Lawrence down for the remainder of the campaign.  Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson spoke with

Luther Burden III will turn pro this spring. The Missouri wideout confirmed on Monday he will declare for the 2025 NFL draft, foregoing the team’ bowl game in the process. “I feel like this is the best time to enter the draft,” Burden said (via ESPN’s Pete Thamel). “I’m confident in myself and

It was previously reported that Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen benching Anthony Richardson earlier this fall “lit a fire under” the second-year quarterback.  After Richardson guided the Colts on a game-winning drive that he finished with a dramatic two-point conversion in Sunday’s 25-24 victory at the New England Patriots that improved Indianapolis to 6-7, Steichen

In the wake of Matt Eberflus‘ firing, Ryan Poles’ status briefly became a talking point. The latter is nevertheless set to remain in place as general manager of the Bears through the team’s upcoming head coaching search. “Ryan Poles is the general manager of the Chicago Bears and he will remain the general

Shortly after the New York Jets fell to 3-9 via a 26-21 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, multiple reporters mentioned that quarterback Aaron Rodgers may not make another start for the Jets before the two sides part ways this coming offseason.  However, Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed

Kirk Cousins endured one of the worst games of his career on Sunday, throwing four interceptions in a Falcons loss. Atlanta will continue with the veteran under center, however. “That guy has carried us this season,” head coach Raheem Morris said of Cousins, via The Athletic’s Josh Kendall (subscription required). “He has done such a

It was reported after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas that the Jets were ready to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason in part because Johnson felt that Rodgers “is not good anymore.” Following New York’s 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that dropped Gang Green to

The Jaguars have agreed to a three-year, $45MM extension with left tackle Walker Little, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report. The deal, which features $26MM in guaranteed money, will keep Little under club control through 2027. Little, 25, was selected by Jacksonville in the second round of the

Even though the playoff picture didn’t change, the Week 13 slate was still thrilling, as we saw several unbelievable finishes and spectacular performances from some of the NFL’s top stars.   To recap Sunday’s action, the Philadelphia Eagles rallied from a nine-point deficit to win their marquee road showdown against

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10MM contract with the Vikings this offseason with the understanding that he would operate as a bridge to a rookie quarterback should Minnesota select one early in the draft. After the Vikes drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick, it was believed that

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a huge 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, improving their record to 9-3 this season.  It was an important win because it not only helped them bounce back from a tough Thursday night loss in Cleveland but also allowed them to maintain their hold

The Bears will be in the market for a new head coach this offseason, and per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the club believes its vacancy is the most attractive one that will be available. With a promising rookie-contract quarterback in Caleb Williams and a bevy of other offensive talent,

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been one of the leading MVP candidates this season, and he added another ridiculous play to his resume on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Allen and wide receiver Amari Cooper combined for one of the wilder touchdowns of the season, with Allen

This has been a forgettable season for Christian McCaffrey. The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year missed nearly half the season due to a lingering Achilles injury; weeks after debuting, the star running back joined a few of the 49ers’ other standouts in being out of the mix. McCaffrey

A melee ensued after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair blasted Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence late in the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup.  Lawrence scrambled and slid on a 2nd-and-7 at Jacksonville’s 49-yard line before Al-Shaair flew in and hit him. Subsequently, Jaguars tight end Evan Engram shoved Al-Shaair, resulting

Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been enjoying a phenomenal first season in Baltimore. The team signed him to a two-year, $16MM deal that saw him receive $9MM in cash in the first year. Henry’s deal also came with five $500K incentives. His incentives are maxed out at $2MM, so