The Kansas City Chiefs have lost five of their last eight games, and if it were not for a putrid division, they would be in danger of missing the playoffs. It is still a matter of when they will clinch, rather than if, but their Super Bowl expectations are dwindling …
Read More »Jimmy Johnson emotional as he talks entering Cowboys Ring of Honor
Jimmy Johnson was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor on Saturday, about 30 years after he led the team to a Super Bowl championship and then parted ways. Years of tension between team owner Jerry Jones and Johnson were officially put to rest as the legendary head coach …
Read More »NFL ref hits Seahawks' Geno Smith with great line as QB protests penalty: 'I’m talking to America here'
NFL referee Alex Kemp went viral in the fourth quarter of a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon with a zinger aimed at Geno Smith. The quip came after Smith was flagged for intentional grounding. Smith dropped back to pass and fired a ball …
Read More »Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb makes NFL history with epic performance vs Giants
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb etched his name in the NFL record books on Sunday night with his incredible performance against the New York Giants. Lamb had 11 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown. It was the third consecutive game Lamb had at least 10 catches and at …
Read More »NFL Black Friday showdown: Struggling Jets to host AFC East-leading Dolphins behind Tim Boyle
The New York Jets will host the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins in the NFL’s first-ever Black Friday game, and they’ll be doing so under unfavorable conditions. Friday’s game will mark the first meeting of the season between the two teams, and comes as the Jets are hoping to keep their …
Read More »Jordan Love, Packers avoid Panthers upset with clutch go-ahead field goal
Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and the Green Bay Packers survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina to beat the Panthers 33-30 on Sunday and keep their playoff hopes alive. …
Read More »Eagles' Saquon Barkley puts devaluation of running backs’ contracts on handful of franchises
Saquon Barkley played such a key role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning season a narrative emerged about a resurgence of the running back position. Barkley suggested in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated that talk of a resurgence implied not that talented running backs were lacking in recent years, …
Read More »Bengals' Evan McPherson has NFL-record field goal called back in heartbreaking fashion vs Packers
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson almost rewrote the NFL record books on Sunday when he lined up for a 67-yard field goal to end the first half against the Green Bay Packers. McPherson’s kick banged off the crossbar of the goal post and went through the uprights. Unfortunately, Packers head …
Read More »Ravens expect Lamar Jackson to return in Week 8 after fourth straight loss
The Baltimore Ravens are heading into their bye week a shocking 1-5 after losing their fourth straight game, but reinforcements are on the way. Lamar Jackson, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is expected to return in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, head coach …
Read More »Daniel Jones touts Vikings' coaches for their prep work in worrying Giants admission
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones spent parts of six seasons with the New York Giants, yet six weeks with the Minnesota Vikings helped Jones understand some of the “next-level” stuff that quarterbacks need. Jones, 28, opened up about how his preparation changed from his time with the Giants and with …
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