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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)The injury bug has hit Dallas hard this season, but one rising star received some encouraging news after successfully undergoing knee surgery. For another injured veteran, the news wasn’t so good. On the field, the recent uptick in positive play coincides with the return of defensive end Micah Parsons, who expects a noisy offseason if his contract doesn’t end soon. When…
.THE Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers often play in must-win games of the NFL season.Sprinkle in massive playoff implications thanks to last weekend’s results and “Monday Night Football” with that prime-time spotlight? You won’t want to miss your chance to be there.The Ravens (9-5) defeated the New York Giants in Week 15. Meanwhile, the Steelers (10-4) lost the “Battle of Pennsylvania” to the Philadelphia Eagles.Buy your Ravens vs Steelers ticketsWhile the two essentially locked up playoff spots (99% probability for Baltimore) last week, that makes their Week 16 matchup a game that decides who wins the 2024 AFC North…
Many draft prognosticators thought the New York Giants would spend their first-round pick on a quarterback.Simply put, a quarterback is a must-have, a top priority for the Giants – there’s no debate about that. The debate, however, has centered on whether the Giants should draft Shedeur Sanders from the Colorado Buffaloes or Cam Ward from the Miami Hurricanes if they are both on the board when the Giants are on the clock.It’s certainly a tough choice to make right now, but believe it or not, some have considered a third option for the Giants, a candidate who isn’t necessarily being…
It doesn’t seem too early to start talking about the NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. This is a 4-10 team that is on a devastating eight-game losing streak. Their rookie quarterback and No. 1 pick, Caleb Williams, has been getting beat up all year – he’s been sacked more than any other quarterback in the league. He also saw his offensive coordinator get fired, followed by his head coach, in embarrassing fashion.The Bears may have something to build on in Williams — he’s thrown for 2,937 yards and 17 touchdowns against just five interceptions — but general manager Ryan…
October 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, United States; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles on the field before the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesRight now, Josh Allen is the heavy favorite to win his first NFL MVP award. The Buffalo Bills superstar is coming off a near-perfect week against the once-NFL-leading Detroit Lions, and he shows no signs of slowing down for what could be the league’s No. 1 team.Now, even though Allen has been this good for a while now, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that one person…
The Green Bay Packers made the playoffs in four of head coach Matt LaFleur’s first five seasons. They’re now in week 16 of his sixth season as head coach in Green Bay, and they’re so close to landing LaFleur’s fifth trip to the playoffs and second in a row with Jordan Love as the starting quarterback.This may not seem like a big deal at first glance with a team like the Kansas City Chiefs who have won multiple Super Bowls over the past few seasons and are currently looking for a three-peat, but take a moment to understand the context…
.As the 2024 NFL regular season draws to a close, the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC game with big implications on the line for both teams.The Seahawks (8-6) host the Vikings (12-2) at Lumen Field as they try to keep pace in both the NFC West title race and overall playoff push.A loss to the Green Bay Packers last week not only pushed the Los Angeles Rams to the top of the NFC West, but it also put Seattle on the shelf when it comes to the playoffs. A victory is necessary.With the…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough due to a knee issue and would not have practiced if the team had “gone full speed ahead,” the team announced.Mayfield was among a long list of Bucs who did not practice: linebacker KJ Britt (ankle), tight end Cade Otton (knee), receiver Sterling Shepard (foot), safety Antoine Winfield Jr. ( knee) and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs. (foot/knee).Star receiver Mike Evans had an off day.Mayfield, 29, started all 14 games for the NFC South-leading Bucs (8-6) and completed 328 of 463 passes (70.8%) for 3,617 yards, 32 touchdowns and…
.THE Arizona Cardinals opened practice Wednesday for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with 13 players listed on the injury report, including one who was unexpected — left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.Most of the others suffered known injuries in the game against the Patriots, with the exception of linebacker Zaven Collins, cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and safety Joey Blount.Full details of their first injury report of the week are below.Did not participateWilson and Luketa went out on back-to-back plays Sunday, which involved the fourth and fifth snaps of the game. Benson was injured later in the game, while it is unclear…
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has signed with the New Orleans Saints. Edwards-Helaire, a Baton Rouge, La., native and former LSU star player, is returning home to continue his football career. In 2019, he rushed for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns, contributing to LSU’s national championship team. He spent the season on the non-football injury list. “For Chiefs Kingdom, it’s all love and support,” he said on X after his release. “The love I received during difficult times will forever be unmatched by you guys! With love!” Edwards-Helaire was nominated for the Uvalde Children’s Foundation Heroism Award…