Category : Red Zone Rumors

No, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’t want to face Joe Flacco again. Last year, Tomlin told his players to keep Colts starter Anthony Richardson upright, so that they wouldn’t have to deal with Flacco. And when Richardson was injured, Flacco beat the Steelers. Including last year’s game and the prior

In late August, North Carolina coach Bill Belichick announced to his team that Hulu will produce a docuseries regarding the football program. Earlier this month, the project imploded. So what happened? It depends on who you listen to. Natasha Dye of People.com reports that the series was scrapped over concerns

Less than two weeks after arriving in a trade from the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Joe Flacco was a central figure in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 33-31 upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. Speaking to reporters after kicker Evan McPherson’s 36-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining put the

In the first quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the Bengals, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers handed the ball off to running back Jaylen Warren, who pitched it back to Rodgers for a flea flicker. But Rodgers didn’t have any receivers open and just threw the ball away, then yelled at

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense is showing signs of life under quarterback Joe Flacco, and with that, it may be near impossible to trade for wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in fantasy football and rather difficult to acquire his teammate, Tee Higgins, as well. The Bengals added the 40-year-old via trade from

There was no change in practice status for the Vikings quarterbacks on Thursday. Carson Wentz (shoulder) was a full participant for the second straight day while J.J. McCarthy (ankle) remained limited. The Vikings will shed more light on their plans for Sunday’s game against the Eagles on Friday, but the

There’s an important footnote to the Sunday night trick play that was a little too tricky for the rulebook. And it’s something the NFL needs to address, sooner than later. On Wednesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he was told the illegal motion call that wiped out a Jared Goff

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton’s cause of death has been ruled as suicide by a coroner’s court, per ESPN. Hatton died at the age of 46 after his manager, Paul Speak, found him “unresponsive” in his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sept. 14. The details of Hatton’s death were told

Rookie Riley Leonard will serve as Daniel Jones’ backup on Sunday. “I love Riley,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday, via Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. “I think he’s come in with the right mindset from Day 1. He prepares. It’s a hell of an opportunity for him

Safety Jammie Robinson was on the Chiefs’ sideline on Sunday when they beat the Lions. He now is with the Lions. The Lions, who will be without starting safety Brian Branch on Sunday, agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Robinson, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Branch lost his

There are reportedly several wide receivers on the New York Giants’ radar ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. New Orleans Saints wideout Chris Olave, Miami Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle and Jakobi Meyers of the Las Vegas Raiders are among the team’s top targets, according to SNY’s Connor Hughes. Finding

On Sunday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will coach his team in Tennessee against the Titans, whom he coached from 2018 to 2023. Vrabel understands why the media might find that interesting, but he says he’s only focused on what’s important to winning the game. “There is going to be,

Tight Ends 4 of 6 In each of the past two seasons, the No. 1 tight end in fantasy has been a rookie: Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions in 2023 and Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders a year ago. With players such as Bowers and Trey McBride

Former NFL offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. announced his retirement on Tuesday. His announcement came two years to the day after his wife, Jen, miscarried their fourth daughter, Paitynn, at the exact time (2:46 p.m.). Leno learned of her miscarriage while he was in Atlanta for a Commanders game against

Since Heinz Field (now Acrisure Stadium) opened in 2001, the Steelers have shared the venue with Pitt. And it often shows. On Sunday, the Steelers’ home game was played on turf that looked and played horribly. Kicker Chris Boswell slipped and fell during a field goal attempt. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers

Several Eagles players have shared their views about what’s ailing the team’s offense over the last few weeks and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo had a positive take on that during a press conference on Tuesday. Patullo was asked specifically about right tackle Lane Johnson’s comment after last Thursday’s loss to

Despite the struggles for the Dallas Cowboys defense so far this season, Jerry Jones remains confident in defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. During his Tuesday appearance on 105.3 The Fan (h/t Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News), Jones said Eberflus is someone “I want in the foxhole with me.” Jones

Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore was taken from Monday night’s game in an ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he remained overnight The team announced that Moore was staying for “precautionary medical attention.” Bears wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle-El reportedly rode in the ambulance to the hospital with Moore while

Caleb Williams won the duel of second-year quarterbacks against Jayden Daniels on Monday night. Williams threw for 41 more passing yards than his Washington counterpart and led the Chicago Bears down the field to set up a game-winning field goal from Jake Moody. Williams threw for 252 yards and produced

An MRI confirmed the bad news: 49ers linebacker Fred Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle. Warner will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Shanahan said Warner should return in time for the team’s offseason program. “I think, usually, things like this are around three months,”

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels didn’t go out of his way to lobby the Chicago Bears as they evaluated their options with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler spoke to a source who said the Bears “were very vocal very

On Sunday night, Detroit took the opening drive down the field and scored a touchdown. Until they didn’t. A trick play on fourth and goal from the one, featuring quarterback Jared Goff going in motion before (barely) catching a touchdown pass from running back David Montgomery, was wiped out by

Patrick Mahomes set NFL history in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. Mahomes became the quickest quarterback to reach 300 touchdown passes. The record was broken on a first-half touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy. Mahomes produced 288 total yards in the much-needed victory

A brawl marred the completion of Sunday night’s Lions-Chiefs game. The league undoubtedly will have plenty to say about it. Lions coach Dan Campbell had the first word regarding the melee that unfolded after Lions safety Brian Branch struck Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face as Smith-Schuster was extending

Jerry Jones is the only owner and/or General Manager in the league to hold court after every game. Or almost every game. The Cowboys owner did not meet with the media after Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Panthers, Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports. Jones rarely misses an opportunity

– Remaining poised inside the pocket. Moore plays with a low pulse and is difficult to speed up. He trusts his ability within the offensive structure and design. In those clutch or “gotta have it” moments, Moore has answered the bell confidently. – Moore is an accurate passer from inside

Cornerback Brandon Stephens will play for the Jets on Sunday. Stephens was added to the team’s injury report on Friday after being limited in practice with a neck injury. Stephens, who has started all five games, avoided the inactive list and will play in London against the Broncos. The Jets

Derek Lunsford became a two-time Mr. Olympia champion Saturday, besting a field of fellow past champions, including last year’s winner, Samson Dauda. The triumph not only returned Lunsford to the top spot in his sport, but also featured a star-making performance from one of the hottest young competitors in the

The Chargers have gone from sitting pretty at 3-0 to slipping and falling to 3-2. And they’ve lost their top two running backs — Najee Harris (Achilles) for the year and Omarion Hampton (ankle) for at least four games. As a result, the Chargers are in the market for help

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams picked up one of the biggest fines of this NFL season for a hit with his helmet after the play was over on Sunday. Williams was fined $46,371 for head butting Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton during a post-play skirmish in the end zone. That’s

The Las Vegas Aces went deep into the archives to pull off some trolling after completing their sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals to win their third championship in four years. Las Vegas’ social media team used a post on X from April 2020 in which the

On Sunday at Pittsburgh, Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel will make his second career start. History will be squarely against him. Beyond the fact the Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has compiled a record of 14-4 after a bye week, including eight wins in a row, Tomlin’s performance against rookie quarterbacks

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad) is listed as a non-participant for Friday’s practice. The team did not practice, so the report is an estimation. Despite Dan Quinn’s optimism about McLaurin’s status for Monday Night Football, it seems likely that McLaurin will miss a third consecutive game. McLaurin has 10

The 49ers won’t have Brock Purdy again this week. The team ruled out their starting quarterback after he didn’t practice all week with a toe injury. He has played only Weeks 1 and 4. Mac Jones is expected to start for Purdy again, but the 49ers list Jones as questionable

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson’s draft stock is reportedly climbing through five games of his first season starting for the Crimson Tide. One AFC area scout recently told ESPN’s Jordan Reid that Simpson “has a chance” to become a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL draft. “He’s grown on me a

The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Saints safety Justin Reid has been named their Community MVP for Week 6. Reid is being recognized for his foundation’s role in hosting the “Fully Charged” coding and digital creativity workshop at the New Orleans Public Library. The initiative is designed for

Jaxson Dart hasn’t been with the Giants for a long time, but he’s been there long enough to know that there’s a lot of “negativity” around the team’s performance in recent years. After Thursday night’s win over the Eagles, Dart said that he and other new arrivals with the team

The Giants got a huge win on Thursday night against the Eagles. The victory carries a problematic footnote for Giants coach Brian Daboll. Late in the third quarter, with the Giants holding a 10-point lead, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart took a big hit at the end of a run. He

The Eagles currently are bogged down by issues regarding the performance of their offense, which currently ranks 30th in the NFL at 261.6 yards per game. They’ve been outgained by their opponents in every game this season. The situation culminated in a multi-hour meeting between quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back

When Oklahoma State fired Mike Gundy as head coach last month, one current NFL assistant coach with ties to the university had his name pop up as a strong potential candidate to replace him: Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Robinson, 39, played under Gundy at Oklahoma State from 2005-2009, becoming

Injured Star Player Status Update: [Player’s Name] of [Team’s Name] Faces Recovery Challenge [City, State] – In a significant blow to [Team’s Name], [Player’s Name] has been sidelined due to an injury that could impact the team’s performance in the upcoming weeks. What Happened: [Player’s Name] suffered an injury during

The Broncos became the first team to beat the Eagles in 2025 in Week 5 and they’re facing a team that hasn’t won a game yet this season in Week 6, which is the kind of situation that leads to people wondering if they could fall victim to the so-called

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided elimination with an 8-2 road win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Kyle Schwarber starred, hitting two home runs and going 2-of-4 at the plate with three RBI. Trea Turner went 3-of-5 with two RBI, while Brandon Marsh

In the high-stakes world of the NFL, few players excel like Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, particularly when the game is on the line. Known for his dazzling throws and ability to read defenses, Mahomes has proven to be a game-changer in the red zone, where successful conversions

The Jaguars and Browns have agreed to a swap of cornerbacks and draft picks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Jaguars get Greg Newsome and the Jets’ 2026 sixth-round pick from the Browns. The Browns get Tyson Campbell and the Eagles’ 2026 seventh-round pick from the Jaguars. The Jaguars signed

Chuba Hubbard is the Panthers’ starting running back, but his backup, Rico Dowdle, is the NFC offensive player of the week after 234 yards from scrimmage on Sunday. No one was happier for Dowdle than Hubbard, who called Dowdle’s award a foregone conclusion. “Coach [Dave Canales] brought it up in

When the Kansas City Chiefs enter the red zone, all eyes turn to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Known for his incredible playmaking abilities, Mahomes has a knack for transforming crucial moments into electrifying touchdowns. In recent games, his performances have underscored why he remains one of the league’s premier players. What

The Jaguars waived running back Cody Schrader before facing the Chiefs on Monday night, but he made a quick return to the team. The Jags announced that they have signed Schrader to their active roster on Wednesday. No corresponding move was needed because the Jaguars placed tight end Brenton Strange

Former Stanford University football player Bradford M. Freeman made a historic, eight-figure donation to the Cardinal football program this week. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the $50 million contribution from Freeman is the “biggest individual gift for the program in Stanford football history,” and it is meant to be used

Dak Prescott Remains Stable as Cowboys Rally for Playoff Hopes As the Dallas Cowboys push deeper into the 2023 NFL season, quarterback Dak Prescott’s health has become a pivotal focus. With recent updates on his status, fans and fantasy football players alike are eager to know how his performance will