The Jacksonville Jaguars upset the Indianapolis Colts in the final game of the season to deny the Colts a spot in the AFC wild-card while, at the same time, preserving their own chances at securing the #1 pick in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft with the worst record in the […]
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Smart Looks for a Win Against Saban as Georgia Faces Alabama for National Championship
The Georgia Bulldogs will try to finally overcome their nemesis on Monday night when they face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs enter the game as a 2.5-point favorite over Alabama, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Alabama, Georgia […]
Da Bears Reboot: Part Ways with Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace
After four seasons at the helm, the Chicago Bears fired former NFL Coach of the Year Matt Nagy. The Bears also relieved general manager Ryan Pace from his duties after seven seasons as their GM. The Bears went 6-11 this season and failed to make a legitimate postseason run. They […]
Head Coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman Sacked by Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had one of the worst defenses in the NFL this season, finishing the year at 8-9, and prompting the team to fire head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday morning. Zimmer was one of three causalities on Black Monday, which saw three head […]
Super Bowl 56 Odds: Green Bay Packers Favorite at Start of Postseason
The NFL regular season is over and 14 teams qualified for the playoffs. At the start of the postseason, the Green Bay Packers are the consensus favorite to win Super Bowl 56 at +350 odds, according to the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs are right behind […]
Brian Flores Sleeps with the Fishes, Dolphins Fire Head Coach
Despite back-to-back winning seasons, the Miami Dolphins fired Brian Flores after three years as head coach for the Fins. Flores was one of three head coaches fired on Black Monday, otherwise known as the first day after the season ends and teams focus on the next season. Team owner Stephen […]
Denver Broncos Fire Head Coach Vic Fangio After Third-Straight Losing Season
The Denver Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, ending their season at 7-10. As a result, the team fired head coach Vic Fangio on Sunday morning. Fangio went 19-30 as the Broncos head coach, guiding them to three straight losing seasons. The Broncos finished in last place […]
Derrick Henry Will Not Play Week 18 for Titans, Eyes Playoff Return
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been out since Week 8 with an injury, but even though his fractured foot healed, he will sit out their Week 18 game against the Houston Texans to preserve himself for the postseason. Henry went down with a fractured foot in a Week […]
Jaguars Fans to Wear Clown Costumes in Final Game to Protest GM Trent Baalke
Send in the clowns! Jaguars fans want owner Shad Khan to fire general manager Trent Baalke and a large contingency of fans will dress up like clowns for their final home game of the season with a “clown out” as a protest for the dismal clown show they endured during […]
Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Search: Pederson, Caldwell, O’Brien, Leftwich, Moore
The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) need a new head coach and they will interview Doug Pederson, Jim Caldwell, Kellen Moore, Bill O’Brien, and eventually Byron Leftwich. Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired Urban Meyer after 13 games and a 2-11 start. It was apparent as far back as the preseason that he […]
Carolina Panthers Listening to Trade Offers for Christian McCaffrey
The Carolina Panthers have no specific intentions to trade running back Christian McCaffrey, but they are open to any trade offers and will listen to any general managers that would like to acquire CMAC in the offseason. The Panthers made McCaffrey the highest paid running back last year, but he’s […]
Lamar Jackson Out in Week 18, Tyler Huntley to Start at QB
The Baltimore Ravens face a dire must-win situation if they expect to qualify for the postseason when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but quarterback Lamar Jackson is still nursing an ankle injury so backup QB Tyler Huntley will get the start. The Week 18 matchup is also supposed […]
Raiders, Chargers Say They’re Not Interested in Tying Their Way to the Playoffs
By now, you’ve probably heard about the potential scenario on Sunday Night Football that would allow both the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers to advance to the playoffs with a tie. But while the possibility has generated endless speculation, both teams say that they’ll be playing to cap […]
Week 18 NFL DFS Value Plays: Duke Johnson, Cyril Grayson Worth a Look
The last week of the NFL regular season usually brings plenty of uncertainty, explaining why most fantasy leagues crown their champions during the previous week. But DFS never ends, so we get to suss out which regulars will start and which will sit or get fewer reps in Week 18. […]
NFL Eyeing AT&T Stadium as Super Bowl 56 Alternate Site
The NFL has a contingency plan in case it’s unable to play Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles due to COVID-19, or for any other unforeseen reason, and it’s called AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Super Bowl 56 is scheduled for Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in […]
Week 18 Home Dogs: Raiders, Eagles, Broncos, Lions, Dolphins, Jags, Texans, Giants, Falcons
We’ve reached the final week of the NFL season and, once again, the majority of home teams are underdogs. Heading into Week 18, the nine home dogs include the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and the Las Vegas […]
Pittsburgh Steelers Add WR Diontae Johnson on COVID-19 List
Diontae Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 and the Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver will miss quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s final game before he retires at the end of the season. In addition to Johnson, the Steelers also added center Kendrick Green to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Neither player will have enough time […]
Cincy Bengals Injury Report: RB Joe Mixon (COVID), QB Burrow (Leg) Out in Week 18
The Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) locked up a playoff spot and the AFC North division title last week. The Bengals have a meaningless game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18, and they’re lucky because running back Joe Mixon tested positive for COVID-19, and quarterback Joe Burrow is nursing a leg […]
Playoff Clinching Scenarios: How Your Team Can Make the NFL Playoffs in Week 18
With just one week remaining in the NFL regular season, 11 teams have already booked their spots in the postseason. But there are still seven teams fighting for their shot to play for a Super Bowl title, with various playoff-clinching scenarios only now coming into focus. Below, I’ve broken down […]
NFL Coach of the Year Odds: Zac Taylor, Matt LaFleur Co-Favorites
With one week remaining in the regular season, a two-way race is developing in the NFL Coach of the Year battle. Zac Taylor (+150 odds) from the Cincinnati Bengals and Matt LaFleur (+175 odds) of the Green Bay Packers are the top two favorites to win Coach of the Year, […]