The New Orleans Saints seek to lock up home field advantage in the playoffs and a win against the Carolina Panthers in this NFC South divisional battle is their main goal. The Saints are tied with the LA Rams for the best record in the NFC at 12-2. They defeated […]
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Streak to Betting Window with These Hot NFL Teams
A couple of winning streaks got snapped last week, and the teams who lost, want to make sure they don’t start a more dubious streak of losing two in a row. Then there are the teams that are trending in the opposite direction, desperately looking to get a win like […]
Eagles QB Carson Wentz Sidelined with Fractured Vertebra, Nick Foles Back in Action
Carson Wentz, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, will be shut down for the rest of the season due to a fracture in his back. The vertebra injury does not require surgery, but Wentz requires a minimum of three months to heal. Backup QB Nick Foles will start this week […]
Fantasy Football Playoff Deep Cuts: Justin Jackson and Damien Williams
Running backs Justin Jackson and Damien Williams are two key backups who might help boost your team to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. High-quality, late-season waiver wire pickups are rare to find these days. You might have advanced to the fantasy football playoffs, but your ranks are […]
Kansas City Chiefs Top Associated Press Poll for No. 1 Team
Who is the NFL’s best team? According to the AP Top 32 poll it is the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC team with the best record received seven of 12 first-place votes by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Chiefs were previously third. Only three points separate them […]
Phoenix Suns Owner Threatens to Move Team to Las Vegas, Seattle
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver might be taking his ball and going somewhere else. The real estate developer reportedly told the Phoenix City Council that he would move the NBA team to either Las Vegas or Seattle if he doesn’t get funding on renovations to the team’s arena. Sarver wants […]
City of Oakland Files Lawsuit Against Raiders, NFL Over Team’s Planned Move to Las Vegas
The city of Oakland has filed a federal lawsuit against the Raiders and the NFL over the team’s planned move to Las Vegas, raising the prospects that the team may not play their home games in Oakland next season. The Raiders are expected to move to Las Vegas in 2020. […]
Top AFC Teams Meet on Thursday Night Football When LA Chargers Visit the KC Chiefs
The two top teams in the AFC square off on Thursday Night Football when Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers (10-3) visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (11-2). The AFC West title is still in play with the LA Chargers trailing the Chiefs by a game. The […]
Minnesota Vikings Fire Offensive Coordinator John DeFilippo After Offense Goes Dry
After losing four of their last six games, the Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1) relieved pass-happy John DeFilippo of his offensive coordinator duties. The Vikings finished 13-3 last season and were one game away from the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship game and went […]
NFL Double-Digit Line Missing for First Time Since Week 7
This week there is one marquee game, but while the line has remained at 3.5 points in favor of Kansas City hosting the Los Angeles Chargers, several other contests have seen some significant movement with the odds. The biggest one has been Detroit at Buffalo. The game opened as a […]
Oakland Fires General Manager Reggie McKenzie as Jon Gruden Feigns Shock
The power struggle between Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden appears to have a clear winner, as McKenzie was fired by the Raiders on Monday. McKenzie had been with the organization since 2012, but became expendable when Gruden was hired. The Raiders put out a statement that […]
Retired Cowboy Turned TV Analyst Jason Witten Happy Talking About Football Instead of Playing
It was the story that wouldn’t go away, but retired Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten finally quashed the rumor on Monday. The All-Pro tight end, who will certainly become a Hall of Famer when eligible, denied he was returning to the team. The 36-year-old told the Dallas Morning News that there […]
Updated Odds: New Orleans Saints the Favorite to Win Super Bowl LIII
The South Point Casino and Sports Book in Las Vegas updated their odds to win the 2019 NFL Championship and the New Orleans Saints are 2-1 favorites to win Super Bowl LIII. With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Saints are 11-2 and tied for the best record […]
NYC Rookies Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley Look Like Seasoned Vets During Big Victories
The New York Jets and the New York Giants are not going to the playoffs this season, but their futures look bright because of their outstanding first rounders – Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley. Both rookies were highly instrumental in securing wins this week against divisional foes. In a battle […]
NFL Underdogs, Jets, Dolphins, 49ers, Cost Bettors on Wild Football Sunday
Anyone who had a parlay card on Sunday was most likely ripping it up, as NFL underdogs dashed the hopes of many gamblers on Week 14. The sportsbooks definitely got the better end of the day. Jeff Stoneback, director of trading for MGM Resorts Race and Sportsbook, said it was […]
Dolphins Stun the Patriots on Miraculous 69-Yard TD by Kenyan Drake (Video)
The Miami Dolphins came from behind in thrilling fashion to defeat the New England Patriots 34-33 with a sensational 69-yard touchdown as time expired. The game-winning miracle also made NFL history. Drake’s 69-yard touchdown marked the longest touchdown to win a game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. The Dolphins […]
NFC Wild Card Spots in Jeopardy for the Vikings and Seahawks on Monday Night Football
The Vikings are invading the Pacific Northwest this week on Monday Night Football, which features a fierce battle between two teams determined to hold onto their current Wild Card positions. The Seattle Seahawks (7-5) host the Minnesota Vikings (6-5-1) and a loss for either team will be a major setback […]
Injured, Missing Players Test NFL Teams Temerity in Week 14
There are several NFL teams that are missing players, either due to injuries or scandals, by this time of the season. Two squads have even lost their coaches. How will they react from the adversity? Washington has lost their starter and their back up, while Kansas City will be without […]
Watch Video: Derrick Henry Stiff-Arms His Way to 99-Yard Touchdown, Ties Longest TD Record
The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, Derrick Henry, snapped off a 99-yard touchdown run for the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football. Henry scored four touchdowns in total and rushed for a monstrous 208 yards as the Titans defeated the Jags 30-9. In addition, Henry set a […]
Will NFL Coaching Vacancies be Filled by College Ranks?
NFL coaching vacancies have began a bit sooner than in previous seasons, but regardless of how many positions are open, it is the time of year when we talk about Nick Saban leaving Alabama for a return to the pros. It is as guaranteed as bad Christmas sweaters and Aunt […]