The Minnesota Vikings are walking into their home opener with the wind at their backs after a nail-biting 27-24 road victory against the Chicago Bears. It was the kind of gutsy, come-from-behind win that builds character, a game where rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy showed the poise of a seasoned veteran in the fourth quarter. But…
Another Sunday, another ridiculous stat for Christian McCaffrey. Seriously, is anyone surprised at this point? The 49ers’ do-it-all weapon just punched his ticket into one of the most exclusive clubs in NFL history, and he did it with the kind of flair we’ve come to expect. With a slick 7-yard touchdown catch against the Saints,…
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the New York Jets, it did. Spectacularly. In a game where the Buffalo Bills were already running up the score like a teenager playing Madden on rookie mode, the football gods decided to add a little more salt to the wound. Or maybe it was…
Watching Michael Penix Jr. drive 80 yards in the final minutes, only to see the defense crumble against Tampa Bay’s rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka, left a bitter taste that’s still lingering in Atlanta. Week 1 tells you something, but it doesn’t tell you everything. The Atlanta Falcons showed flashes of brilliance against the Buccaneers, particularly…
There are as many stories about the Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers relationship. While Rodgers was a backup to Favre in Green Bay for three years (2005-2007), many authors have painted the day-to-day interactions as strained at best and borderline high school hijinks at worst. If it was bad, you have to wonder if…
The Pittsburgh Steelers faced another crushing blow to their already depleted defense when linebacker Alex Highsmith went down with an ankle injury during Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The sight of Highsmith limping off the field sent a collective groan through the Steelers faithful, who have watched their defensive unit get picked apart by…
The New York Giants entered today’s road game against the Dallas Cowboys in search of answers. The offense looked anemic. They were unable to muster an offensive touchdown in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders. Would a trip to Dallas help get the offense on track? New York Giants’ Offense Got Off To…
UPDATE: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday night that Burrow is feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury, one that would require surgery and put him out at least 3 months. The imaging is reportedly being sent to foot specialist, Dr. Robert Anderson. Jake Browning will take over the starting…
In the strange, often cruel, world of September baseball, the New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position that feels both undeserved and entirely of their own making. Waking up on a Sunday morning, they somehow, someway, still possess a Wild Card spot. This isn’t a testament to their recent performance but rather a…
You have to admire the guts. It’s one thing to bet on yourself, but it’s another level of audacity to tell a Super Bowl contender, “Thanks, but no thanks.” That’s exactly what rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders did on draft day, and it’s a story that already feels like an NFL legend. What are the specifics?…