The Chicago Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fourth-round comp draft pick (#140 overall). The Jaguars will stick with Gardner Minshew, who filled in for Foles and did a bang-up job when Foles broke his clavicle. With the addition of Foles, where […]
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Indianapolis Colts Sign QB Philip Rivers, 1 Year for $25 Million
Philip Rivers signed a one-year contract worth $25 million to play quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts next season. Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, said goodbye to the LA Chargers after 16 seasons with the franchise (13 in San Diego, and the last 3 in Los Angeles) to test the free-agent […]
Houston Texans Trade DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona Cardinals for David Johnson
The Arizona Cardinals added future Hall of Fame WR DeAndre Hopkins to their lineup in a trade with the Houston Texans for backup RB David Johnson and a second-round pick. Arizona’s young quarterback, Kyler Murray, now has two bona fide Hall of Famers to throw to with Larry Fitzgerald and […]
Minnesota Vikings Trade WR Stefon Diggs to Buffalo Bills for 4 Draft Picks
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to trade disgruntled WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for four draft picks, including a first-rounder in 2020. Welcome to the Bills Mafia, Mr. Diggs. The Bills will spend a significant amount of draft capital on a top-tier wideout. In 2020, the Bills give up […]
London Calling Reprise: Jacksonville Jaguars to Play 2 UK Games in 2020
The NFL announced that the Jacksonville Jaguars will play two games at Wembley Stadium in London, England in 2020. Both London games will be played in back-to-back weeks by the Jags at a date to be named later. The Jaguars will only play six games this upcoming season at TIAA […]
Super Bowl History: San Francisco 49ers Seeking Sixth Championship
In their first five appearances in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers won the NFL championship five times, with Joe Montana winning four titles, and Bill Walsh winning three times. The Niners failed to win in their last appearance, when they lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in Super […]
After 50 Years, Kansas City Chiefs Return to the Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the first Super Bowl and won Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs last played in the Super Bowl in 1970, which makes it 50 years between their last appearance and their upcoming one after Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid secured a berth in Super Bowl […]
Complete List of Super Bowl Winners and NFL Champions
We complied a complete list of Super Bowl winners and NFL champions leading up to Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the first Super Bowl and won their franchise’s first championship with a victory in Super Bowl IV. The […]
Odds Increasing on Brady Leaving Patriots
When Tom Brady sidled up to Raiders owner Mark Davis at UFC 246 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, it didn’t take long for social media to start buzzing that #12 could be sporting silver and black if he returns to the field next season. That’s how crazy the speculation […]
Raheem Mostert Destroys Green Bay, San Francisco Ships NFC Championship
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert couldn’t be stopped by the Green Bay Packers and, when the damage was done, Mostert racked up 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns to lead the Niners to a 37-20 victory in the NFC Championship. The 49ers jumped out to a 27-0 lead […]
Bengals’ Love for Joe Burrow May Not be Reciprocated
The Cincinnati Bengals coaches are fawning over potential No. 1 draft pick, Joe Burrow, but the feeling might not be mutual. The LSU quarterback had one of the most successful seasons of any college player. He won the Heisman Trophy, and led the Tigers to a 42-25 victory over Clemson […]
‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’ New Netflix Documentary
Aaron Hernandez, who won a national title with Florida and went to the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, is the subject of a new Netflix documentary series titled “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez.” The three-part series covers the tight end’s rise to the NFL and his […]
San Francisco, Kansas City 7-Point Favorites in NFC, AFC Championship Games
Sportsbooks released the opening lines for the NFC and AFC Championship games on Monday, favoring both San Francisco and Kansas City by at least a touchdown each. The Chiefs will face Tennessee in Sunday’s AFC Championship, and opened at 7.5-point favorites. The line has held steady at most facilities, though […]
Cleveland Browns Choose Kevin Stefanski as New Head Coach
After finishing second a year ago when interviewing for the Cleveland Browns head coaching job, Kevin Stefanski went from bridesmaid to bride on Monday. The team formally introduced the former Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator as their 18th head coach in a press conference on Tuesday. This was the second time […]
Sportsbooks Score Mammoth Victory with Tennessee’s Win Over Baltimore
Players and fans weren’t the only ones celebrating the Tennessee Titan’s surprise win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Sportsbook operators were claiming one of the biggest victories of the year after the AFC Divisional Playoff game. Several oddsmakers boasted on Twitter that Tennessee’s 28-12 upset over Baltimore gave them […]
Green Bay Packers Hold Off Seattle, Advance to NFC Championship
The Green Bay Packers (14-3) nearly blew a 21-3 lead, but held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks (12-6) 28-23 in the NFC divisional playoffs round. The Packers advanced to the NFC Championship next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Rodgers hooked up with his favorite target, Davante Adams, […]
Texans Blow 24-0 Lead, KC Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship
The Houston Texans (11-7) blew a 24-0 lead against the Kansas City Chiefs (13-4), who scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to regain the lead 28-24 by halftime. The Texans imploded during their worst meltdown in playoff history as the Chiefs coasted to a 51-31 victory. With the win, […]
Big D Leads San Francisco Over Minnesota, Niners Advance to NFC Title Game
The San Francisco 49ers (14-3) defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-10 in the NFC Divisional round and their swarming defense pitched a shutout in the second half. The Niners advance to the NFC Championship game and will play the winner of Green Bay and Seattle. The Vikings (10-7) kept the game […]
One Bet, $100: Home Field, Revenge Give Packers Edge in Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff Game
There a few home-field advantages as impactful as the one Lambeau Field provides the Green Bay Packers. It’s history. It’s fans. It’s frozen tundra. They’re all part of the magic that makes Green Bay special, and should be the decisive factor in Sunday’s Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff game. That’s […]
Key Seattle Additions will Challenge Green Bay in Seahawks-Packers NFC Divisional Playoff Game
There were few NFL teams as active with player additions as Seattle was heading into the post-season, and coach Pete Carroll hopes his aggressive moves will make a difference in Sunday’s Seahawks-Packers NFC Divisional Playoff game. As it is, Seattle will need all the advantages they can get as they […]