Wednesday 31 January 2024

'He's going to do wonders': What does new Panthers coach bring to Carolina?

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Those who have worked with Dave Canales previously think Carolina found a "steal" as its next head coach.

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Historic facts and stats to know ahead of Chiefs-49ers in Super Bowl 2024

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We take a look at records such as most points, most touchdowns and Tom Brady's all-time totals.

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NFL Mock Draft with Super Bowl set: J.J. McCarthy lands in same division as Jim Harbaugh; Saints, Giants go WR

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The Chiefs and 49ers will battle for the Lombardi Trophy

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Tuesday 30 January 2024

Brock Purdy's running ability might be the key in Super Bowl LVIII

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Purdy's ability to go off-script with scrambles buoyed the 49ers and proved that the second-year QB was capable of excelling in less-than-ideal situations.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft with Super Bowl set: QBs go 1-2-3 as Bears trade Justin Fields; Steelers, Eagles take OL

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The Chiefs and 49ers will battle for the Lombardi Trophy

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Monday 29 January 2024

LOOK: Patrick Mahomes delivers fire-breathing pregame speech that helped lift Chiefs to another Super Bowl

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Mahomes had his team ready to go from the jump

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2024 Super Bowl rosters: Patrick Mahomes, Nick Bosa headline Super Bowl LVIII between Chiefs, 49ers

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Here's a look at who will be playing in Super Bowl LVIII

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SVP's One Big Thing: Epic conference championship Sunday sets up 49ers-Chiefs rematch

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The Chiefs held the presumptive league MVP in check and the 49ers pulled off payback almost 70 years in the making.

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Bengals' biggest decisions include Tee Higgins, Joe Mixon

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Is Higgins destined for a franchise tag? Has Mixon played his last game for the Bengals? Here's the intel.

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Sunday 28 January 2024

Saturday 27 January 2024

Back to school? Vikings' Kirk Cousins showing at Hope College class earns students extra credit

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During Kirk Cousins' road to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, he paid a visit to a college class that made for extra credit in the grade books and a viral moment.

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NFL DFS, 2024 Conference Championship picks: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football stacks, lineups

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DFS pro Mike McClure reveals NFL DFS picks for Sunday's AFC Conference Championship and NFC Conference Championship Games

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Friday 26 January 2024

Do the Bills plan to get Josh Allen some more help this offseason?

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The Bills offense is nearly certain to have attrition. Will Buffalo and GM Brandon Beane put more stars around their quarterback?

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Thursday 25 January 2024

How new Jaguars DC Ryan Nielsen could help the defense

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The Jaguars wasted no time in finding their next defensive coordinator. Now, what could change?

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Wednesday 24 January 2024

Steelers' offensive coordinator decision looms large on 2024 checklist

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The Steelers have issues to sort out on offense. First, they'll need to identify who will shape the attack's direction.

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'Our team feeds off them': Bond between Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams gives 49ers their edge

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The supremely confident receiver and All-Pro tackle have joined forces to provide the chip on the shoulder that has propelled the 49ers into the NFC title game against the Lions.

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Tuesday 23 January 2024

What hiring OC Shane Waldron will mean to the Bears

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The hire doesn't reveal which way the Bears will go at quarterback, but it suggests a more balanced attack.

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We answered 10 draft questions: Fits, trades and what to watch for the top 10 picks

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The Bears, Commanders and Pats are among teams with questions to answer. The latest on teams in the top 10.

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Monday 22 January 2024

Source: Bears to hire Seattle's Waldron as OC

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The Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to make Shane Waldron their next offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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How Colts' Anthony Richardson coped with -- and learned from -- difficult season

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After an injury ended his season, Richardson tried to absorb as much knowledge as possible.

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Sunday 21 January 2024

Can Aaron Rodgers help Allen Lazard reignite his career with Jets?

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Lazard is coming off a subpar season in which he had just 23 receptions for 311 yards in 14 games.

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Could Patriots coach Jerod Mayo revive Mac Jones' career?

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The Patriots could draft a QB at No. 3, but what if Mayo's aim is to unlock Jones' potential and take someone like WR Marvin Harrison Jr. instead?

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Chip Kelly drawing interest from multiple NFL teams seeking offensive coordinator

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Kelly made a name for himself in the NFL with his hurry-up offense and RPO-laden schemes

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Saturday 20 January 2024

Ravens vs. Texans how to watch: Time, TV, live stream, key matchups, prediction for AFC divisional round game

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The top-seeded Ravens, fresh off a bye, face C.J. Stroud and the Cinderella Texans

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Does battered Bills defense provide a glimpse of the future?

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Buffalo's injuries have paved the way for new faces to graduate to long-term roles. Meanwhile, it might be the final run for longtime veterans of the unit.

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Friday 19 January 2024

'That was the start': How the Texans' draft night changed a franchise

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Houston shocked the world on draft night when it traded up to take Will Anderson one pick after taking C.J. Stroud at No. 2. The shock has continued into a playoff run.

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Thursday 18 January 2024

Three things Raiders must address this offseason ... no matter the coach and GM

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Regardless of who the Raiders hire, there are a few things they'll need to evaluate immediately.

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Wednesday 17 January 2024

Cigars, TDs and an eye on the future: Why DJ Moore is excited about the Bears

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Moore wants to play at least five seasons in Chicago. He hopes at least the next one is with Justin Fields.

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Tuesday 16 January 2024

'A win cures a lot:' Baker Mayfield leads top NFL wild-card quotes

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Dak Prescott was honest about his performance, Andy Reid and Tyreek Hill had hot takes on the frigid weather and more overheard in NFL wild-card weekend.

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Brock Purdy uses internal motivation to fuel bravado, prove his doubters wrong

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Purdy doesn't keep receipts, but he does play with an edge that has allowed him to grow from "Mr. Irrevelant" to the QB of a Super Bowl favorite.

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Monday 15 January 2024

'We picked a bad day to have a bad day': Browns' No. 1 defense falls apart vs. Texans

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Cleveland's vaunted defense, which had been dominant all season, no-showed when it mattered most.

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What we learned from Super Wild Card weekend, Day 2: Dak Prescott, Cowboys remain frauds

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The Cowboys choked in the playoffs again

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Sunday 14 January 2024

Rams vs. Lions: Time, TV, live stream, key matchups, prediction for Super Wild Card Weekend

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Previewing Matthew Stafford's return to Detroit

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Cowboys vs. Packers: Time, TV, live stream, key matchups, prediction for Super Wild Card Weekend

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The Packers and Cowboys meet Sunday for the ninth time in the postseason

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Jerod Mayo replaced Bill Belichick as Patriots coach, but who will have last say in personnel decisions?

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Will director of scouting Elliot Wolf take over the decision-making role for the Patriots with Belichick gone?

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Saturday 13 January 2024

Los Angeles Rams hope kicker woes won't doom them

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The Rams rank last in special teams DVOA and have missed 16 combined field goals and extra points.

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Texans vs. Browns: Time, how to watch, TV, live stream, key matchups, prediction for Saturday NFL playoff game

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Two teams involved in a pivotal trade face off after reaching the postseason a year following last-place seasons

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Friday 12 January 2024

Giants will choose between retool and overhaul with new DC

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The Giants could go in house to replace Wink Martindale and have some continuity, or look elsewhere.

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Thursday 11 January 2024

Ravens view Dalvin Cook as 'very valuable weapon' heading into playoffs

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The lack of production from Baltimore's RBs has allowed for Cook to be more than an insurance policy.

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Cardinals, Kyler Murray want to sustain note they ended on

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When Murray returned from injury, he used the final eight games to quell any talk of the team wanting a new QB.

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Bears, Vikes, Jags, Panthers at 'home' in Europe

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The Bears, Vikings and Jaguars will each host a game in London in 2024, while the Panthers will serve as the home team for a game in Munich.

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Wednesday 10 January 2024

With Jets 'highly likely' to pursue veteran backup at QB, Zach Wilson's days numbered

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One teammate said he'd shocked if Wilson is on the team next season, noting how the quarterback became openly frustrated after his Week 12 benching.

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Biggest issues for the Saints that caused them to miss the playoffs

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Despite a strong finish, New Orleans' season was marred by boos, sideline spats and the inability to score points.

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Colts hope Jonathan Taylor's finale is sign of future success

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From a trade demand to injuries to a big final performance, Taylor's uneven 2023 does offer some hope for 2024.

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NFL regular season gets top viewership since '15

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NFL regular-season games averaged 17.9 million viewers, up 7% from last season and tied for the second highest since averages were first tracked in 1995.

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Tuesday 9 January 2024

Decisions on Mack, Bosa, Allen and Ekeler loom for next regime

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Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa are among the Chargers' best players who enter the offseason with uncertain futures.

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Ranking C.J. Stroud's 2023 among best rookie QB seasons since 2010: Where Texans star fits after huge season

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Here's where Stroud's rookie campaign ranks among the best

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Monday 8 January 2024

2024 NFL playoffs: Early odds for Super Wild Card Weekend as Bills near double-digit favorite vs. Steelers

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Here's a look at the lines for the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs

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Rivera fired; ex-GMs to lead Washington overhaul

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The Washington Commanders have dismissed head coach Ron Rivera and hired ex-Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers and ex-Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman to help in the search for a new head of football operations and head coach, team officials told ESPN.

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Is Russell Wilson's fate sealed? With Sean Payton's first season complete, the QB question looms

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After missing the playoffs for the eighth season in a row, the Denver Broncos have another quarterback conundrum.

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Sunday 7 January 2024

Texans become just the fifth team in NFL history to make playoffs with this unlikely combination

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Not many NFL teams have been able to do what the Texans have done this year

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Patriots' result will have big impact on the Jets' draft pick

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While the Jets are locked into third place in the AFC East, their draft position could swing dramatically on Sunday.

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Saturday 6 January 2024

Leslie Frazier ready for second stint as head coach, hopes for opportunity to be 'a part of this hiring cycle'

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Frazier went 18-29-1 with the Vikings, including a playoff appearance, in his lone head-coaching gig

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Friday 5 January 2024

Who's starting and sitting for No. 1 seed Ravens and 49ers -- and why it matters

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The last time the Ravens rested Lamar Jackson in the regular-season finale, they lost their playoff opener. Will this year be different?

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Thursday 4 January 2024

Amid personnel questions, Vikings' Flores will need to innovate

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Brian Flores' defense requires "honing in on being precise and detailed on those fundamentals."

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Wednesday 3 January 2024

Three big questions that will determine Bills' fate in huge matchup with Dolphins

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The Bills are in position to win the AFC East title despite a roller-coaster season. Here's what they'll need to answer in order to deliver.

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Playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 18: Which teams can lock in postseason spots

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Nine of 14 teams have secured their spots in the postseason, which begins Jan. 13.

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Prisco's Week 18 NFL picks: Bills sink Dolphins on road for AFC East title; Texans punch ticket into playoffs

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Pete Prisco shares all his picks in the final week of the regular season, including the Lions getting back on track

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Tuesday 2 January 2024

Colts' season comes down to one game, a 'night and day' improvement from last year

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After four wins in '22, and a 3-5 start this year, the Colts are in the improbable spot of clinching a playoff berth.

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'It's hard to believe it's actually been that long': An oral history of the last time the Lions won their division ... 30 years ago

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Before the 2023 Lions clinched the NFC North last month, Detroit's last division crown came in 1993 -- in the old NFC Central.

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Monday 1 January 2024

Questions linger for 'battle-tested' Cowboys ahead of playoffs

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Over the past month, the Cowboys showed how close -- and how far away -- they are from being legit contenders.

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Will Panthers' Bryce Young grow like Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence?

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Like Young, Lawrence struggled as a rookie after being the No. 1 pick, but he's become the Jaguars' franchise QB.

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The secret to Josh Allen's record-breaking, contract-year breakout is ... onions?

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With 16.5 sacks this season, Allen broke the Jaguars' single season sack record on Sunday. Here's what he's been doing differently.

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The Steelers offense -- now a strength? -- has kept their playoff hopes intact

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A reinvigorated running game and a third-string quarterback kept the Steelers' playoff hopes alive.

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'You never know when your last day is': How Chargers' specialists keep it light in high-stakes roles

https://ift.tt/Fz0oDO5 The Chargers' kicker, punter and long snapper have different routines than their teammates -- and they own it. ...