Category : Red Zone Rumors

It started out great. It ended up being a complete and total disaster. Bill Belichick’s first game as a college football coach resulted in an embarrassing blowout loss for North Carolina, at home to TCU. Final score: 48-14. Based on the first drive, the relentless ESPN pregame hype seemed to

Jaxson Dart doesn’t seem long for the bench after the way he played in the preseason, but he will begin on the sideline with Jameis Winston to start the season. The question is whether the rookie or the veteran Winston will serve as Wilson’s backup on Sunday. Coach Brian Daboll

The Saints parted ways with a longtime member of the team on Monday. They announced that they have released safety J.T. Gray. Gray joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and has been a core member of their special teams units during his time in New Orleans.

Things started hot for the Tar Heels. It then cooled off, quickly. After taking a 7-0 lead on an opening-drive touchdown during which TCU couldn’t stop the UNC offense, North Carolina has become borderline catatonic when it has the ball. TCU, in contrast, has scored 20 unanswered points. The Horned

Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu remained out of practice on Monday. Ekwonu had his appendix removed a little over a week ago and the operation has left his status up in the air heading into Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Panthers head coach Dave Canales called Ekwonu “day-to-day” on Monday

After the Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers, owner Jerry Jones said it was a unanimous decision that included players on the team’s leadership council, which includes quarterback Dak Prescott. Cornerback Trevon Diggs defended his best friend and former teammate Monday, denying any current players were unhappy with Parsons

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs puts his chances at playing Thursday at 75-80 percent after a full practice Monday. “I did everything today. I did a lot of scout team reps, too,” Diggs said, via Todd Archer of ESPN. “I was getting both. And I’m getting more conditioning. I feel good,

The Lions have named their 2025 captains. There are no surprises. Quarterback Jared Goff and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson lead the way. Other captains are veteran receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, tackle Penei Sewell, linebacker Alex Anzalone, and linebacker Grant Stuard. Player leadership becomes extra important for the Lions in 2025.

The contract negotiations between the Cowboys and former linebacker Micah Parsons weren’t simply about paying Micah. They were about the number of years the Cowboys would be paying him. The Cowboys believed Micah had verbally agreed to a five-year, $202.5 million extension. Parsons held firm at a four-year extension. Ultimately,

The Saints have agreed to terms with former Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Mellott will join the team’s practice squad. The Saints waived Jake Haener, leaving Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough as the only quarterbacks on the team. It is unknown whether the Saints

Chargers running back Najee Harris spoke for the first time since a a fireworks mishap in Antioch, California, on July 4 injured his eye. Harris wouldn’t talk about the incident, and he spoke with sunglasses on. Harris, though, said it was only a “superficial injury” to his eye and insists

Tom Brady says quarterbacks are physically more talented than ever, but NFL teams are so focused on the physical attributes of quarterback prospects that there’s less of an emphasis on their mental development. Brady said on Cris Collinsworth’s podcast that when he was learning to play the quarterback position, quarterbacks

The first Eagles injury report of the 2025 regular season shows that they were short two players in Monday’s workout. Left guard Landon Dickerson and quarterback Tanner McKee did not participate in practice. Dickerson had surgery on his knee in August and returned to practice last week, but his absence

As the NFL season heats up, injury reports are becoming critical for fans and fantasy football enthusiasts alike. This week’s Red Zone Injury Report provides insights on who’s in and who’s out for the upcoming matchups. What Happened Josh Allen (QB, Buffalo Bills): Allen practiced fully and is expected to

Micah Parsons practiced with his new teammates Monday. It was his first practice since the end of last season. The star edge rusher reportedly has a facet joint sprain located in the L4/L5 vertebrae of his back and could require an epidural to play Sunday. Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker,

As if there was any doubt, Rams coach Sean McVay ended it Monday. McVay announced that Matthew Stafford will indeed start the season opener against the Texans. A week ago, McVay said Stafford was on track to start Week 1 barring a setback. Stafford participated fully in practice the past

There’s a new captain in New England. And his name is Drake Maye. Maye, in his second NFL season, is a first-time captain for the Patriots. Joining the starting quarterback with a “C” on their jerseys will be tight end Hunter Henry, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Marcus Jones, edge rusher

The Falcons announced their captains on Monday and the group includes the team’s young starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. has been voted a captain for the first time, Atlanta announced. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick of the 2024 draft, made three starts last season. But Sunday’s game against the

A year ago, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest by someone trying to rob him in San Francisco. Physically, Pearsall has fully recovered. Psychologically, the shooting left scars. “Unfortunately, I revisit that every single night I go to bed,” Pearsall told Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “I

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August, but he avoided a torn ACL or anything else that would have caused him to miss most or all of the season. Now it looks like Gardner-Johnson won’t be missing any time at all. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said

Steelers players haven’t been teammates with Aaron Rodgers for very long, but it’s been long enough for the quarterback to be elected to a leadership position. The Steelers announced this year’s captains on Monday and Rodgers has been named one of them ahead of his first season with the team.

For the first few games of a new quarterback’s career as a starter, he has a little bit of an edge. The opponents have little or no NFL game film to study. The Broncos will be dealing with that dynamic as they prepare to host the Titans and quarterback Cam

Micah Parsons is now a member of the Packers. That’s going to change some things for Green Bay’s Week 1 opponent, Detroit. The Lions aren’t unfamiliar with Parsons, having gone against him in 2022 and 2023. Asked about Parsons’ presence on Monday, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Detroit is

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was placed on administrative leave after being arrested last Friday and head coach Mike McDaniel indicated that will remain the case indefinitely during a Monday press conference. Crow faces one charge of domestic battery and McDaniel said that the team will let the case

As was often the case when former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was hurrying quarterbacks into making ill-advised throws, Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland was in the right place at the right time. On Sunday, Bland got a new contract that was quite possibly fueled by a desire from Cowboys owner and

Running back Jaylen Warren is set to stick around Pittsburgh for a while. Warren’s agent David Canter announced that his client has agreed to a two-year extension with the Steelers. Warren is in the final year of his current deal and set to make just over $5.3 million during the

Linebacker Anthony Walker is back with his first NFL team. Walker was a 2017 fifth-round pick by the Colts and the team announced that he has signed to their practice squad on Monday. Defensive tackle Josh Tupou was released to make room for Walker in Indianapolis. Walker started 48 of

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill said in May that he doesn’t deserve to be a Dolphins captain and the team kicked off September by announcing that he isn’t one of the six players chosen for the role. Hill was a captain in each of his first three seasons in Miami, but

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs had another full practice session on Sunday, but it looks like a call on his status for Thursday’s game against the Eagles will have to wait a little longer. Diggs returned to full practice participation last week and he told reporters on Sunday that he continues

The Eagles will be opening the season against the Cowboys at home on Thursday night and their preparation for the game took a turn late last week. Dallas traded defensive end Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, which brought an end to

As the NFL season heats up, identifying those hidden gems in the red zone can be the key to elevating your fantasy football team. This week, we’re spotlighting a rising star, Michael Pittman Jr. (Indianapolis Colts) – Injury Status: Practicing Again. After dealing with some injury setbacks, he’s poised to

Aaron Rodgers might draw the most attention, but the quarterback isn’t the only new offensive piece of note for the Steelers. Wide receiver DK Metcalf and tight end Jonnu Smith both arrived in trades this offseason and they are set to play big roles in anything that Pittsburgh does offensively.

The Eagles cut guard Kenyon Green last week, but he wasn’t gone for long. Green has re-signed to the Eagles’ active roster, the team announced. Originally taken. by the Texans with the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Green hasn’t lived up to his pre-draft hype and was

Veteran safety Justin Reid has been with the Saints for less than six months, but he said he’s so comfortable in the defense in New Orleans that it feels like he’s been playing there his whole career. And he says he’s playing in a defense that is going to make

As the NFL season enters its critical midpoint, trade rumors are swirling around several standout players. The potential for player movement could significantly alter team dynamics and fantasy football landscapes. Here’s a look at some key NFL stars whose futures may lie outside their current rosters. What Happened Star Players

The season hasn’t started, and it’s already over for defensive tackle DeWayne Carter. Jordan Schultz reports that the second-year backup tore his Achilles and will miss the season. The Bills still list Carter on their roster, but Carter confirmed on social media that his season was done. On Instagram, Carter

The Chiefs and cornerback Trent McDuffie have not reached agreement on a contract extension and are not expected to before the start of the season, Nate Taylor of ESPN reports. The Chiefs have negotiated with McDuffie’s representation over the past six weeks, per Taylor, without coming to terms. McDuffie said

The NFL has become a treasure trove of data analytics, shaping how teams strategize, train, and execute game plans. Among the most critical aspects of football is the red zone—the 20-yard area leading to the end zone. Efficient scoring in this territory often distinguishes winners from losers, making red zone

Earlier this month, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said of Micah Parsons, “11 is a Cowboy.” Now? Not. “I can’t say I was completely surprised, but I definitely didn’t think he was going to get traded,” Prescott told reporters on Sunday regarding the Parsons trade, via Ali Jawad of ALLDLLS.com. “Just

The short-term third-party beneficiaries of the Micah Parsons trade were the Eagles. They’ll no longer have to face him, twice per year. More immediately, they’ll avoid him in the Week 1 opener. Via Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Philly tackle Jordan Mailata called the news a “sigh of relief.” “It’s just

A.J. Brown missed significant practice time in training camp with a hamstring injury, but the Eagles receiver insists he’ll be in the lineup come Thursday in the season opener against the Cowboys. “Hell, yeah,” Brown said emphatically, via Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Brown, who previously has had soft-tissue

In eight days, the Vikings cap Week 1 with a visit to the Bears. And Minnesota may not be as short-handed at receiver as they’ve feared. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that the Vikings are optimistic receiver Jalen Nailor will be available for the game. Nailor has been week-to-week with

Perhaps the Cowboys are learning not to drag their feet when it comes to keeping key players. As first reported by Jay Glazer of Fox and confirmed by others, the Cowboys have signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a four-year extension. Bland, a fifth-round pick in 2022 from Fresno State, was

The impact was devastating. But the hit was clean. If anyone blames former Jets linebacker Mo Lewis for blowing up Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe and opening the door to the Tom Brady era, they shouldn’t. Lewis, for his part, blames Bledsoe. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Lewis finally addressed the

In the fast-paced world of fantasy football, understanding the nuances of player performance can mean the difference between a championship run and a mediocre season. One critical aspect that often goes unnoticed is the "Red Zone Advantage." This article delves into how red zone stats can provide insights into player

Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones remains committed to the bit. On Thursday, he justified trading linebacker Micah Parsons by explaining that the Cowboys need to stop the run. On Saturday, he reiterated the position during an appearance on NFL Network. “Our player that we got is outstanding,” Jones said

While tailgating in advance of Saturday’s home opener for West Virginia against football powerhouse Robert Morris (hey, there’s no shame in having a tuneup), a man in his early 20s approached me with a specific question. “Who should I bet on to win the Super Bowl this year?” My response:

In the immediate aftermath of the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys held a press conference aimed at declaring victory. The real winners — the Packers and Parsons — didn’t feel compelled to say a word about it on Thursday. Whether the Packers got the better of the deal remains to

As poet laureate Nick Saban put it a year ago today regarding the NIL era of college football, “If you don’t pay the right guys, you’ll be shit out of luck.” UCLA looks to be shit out of luck. And Tennessee looks to be shit in luck. It traces to

When it comes to the making of the replay-review sausage, it’s always better to let viewers see and hear what’s happening. Absent concerns that the folks charged with the function of reversing or confirming calls are incompetent, transparency minimizes tinfoil-hat concerns of conspiracy. The ACC Network embraced that concept on