The New Orleans Saints have a steep climb over the next several weeks without Drew Brees but this could have a silver lining for the long term. It wasn’t a bone-crushing tackle that ruined Drew Brees. It wasn’t even a sack or takedown of any kind. In fact, it took the football-watching public several seconds,
The Miami Dolphins’ war chest of future draft picks just got richer as the team dealt 2018 first-round defender Minkah Fitzpatrick to Pittsburgh. When your team loses its first two games, both at home, by a combined score of 102-10, there’s nowhere to go but up. In the case of the ever-busy Miami Dolphins, the
We’re only in Week 2, but it doesn’t appear Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is slowing down. Somehow, he’s getting better. Welcome back to NFL quarterback rankings. Week 2, and already so many injuries to parse through. Let’s get down to business. Enjoy, and feel free to torch my mentions on Twitter (@mattverderame). Ryan
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 29: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #19 of the New York Jets in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) UCL DFS Breakdown – Tuesday 9/17/2019 by VINCE DRAY In just the latest sign that the New
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 23: Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in action against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) WWE King of the Ring finals preview and predictions by Cedric Welton All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey has reportedly asked to be
New England Patriots remain Super Bowl favorites after Week 2, with the Kansas City Chiefs close behind. After two weeks of NFL action, there has been a bit of a shake-up in who is favored to win Super Bowl LIV. At the top of table, of course, the New England Patriots. They were favored going
Steelers fans have every right to be concerned about Ben Roethlisberger’s injury, but it’s not time for panic in Pittsburgh. The news that Ben Roethlisberger’s 2019 season is over is justifiably causing a significant amount of consternation inside the Steelers’ passionate fan base. Losing Big Ben doesn’t mean Pittsburgh’s season is over though. There are
The New Orleans Saints will be without franchise quarterback Drew Brees for a while with a thumb injury. How will this impact the NFC Playoff picture? After a thrilling last-second home victory in Week 1 versus the Houston Texans, the New Orleans Saints suffered a series of majors blows in their Week 2 road loss
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is out for the year, leaving Lamar Jackson and the Ravens as heavy favorites to repeat in the AFC North Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson already has had a historic start to the 2019 season. And now, with a key loss suffered by a division rival, he might just have
With Ben Roethlisberger out for the season, it’ll be the Mason Rudolph show in Pittsburgh. How good can the former Oklahoma State star be for the Steelers? Things are not going well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After missing the playoffs a year ago, the AFC flagship franchise is now 0-2 on the year after failing
Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss the remainder of the 2019 season. Can Mike Tomlin’s team make the playoffs without him? The news came down late Monday morning and it was hardly a surprise when you saw the veteran signal-caller in the second quarter on Sunday vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Something was not quite
The New York Giants may finally be ready to give Daniel Jones a start at quarterback, pulling Eli Manning after yet another woeful performance from the two-time Super Bowl winner. Last season, New York Giants fans grew frustrated at the lack of an option at quarterback besides Eli Manning, who showed a clear decline in
Although the Cleveland Browns suffered a shellacking at the hands of Mike Vrabel’s suddenly competent Tennessee Titans, they have every reason to feel optimistic about their playoff chances. The Baltimore Ravens have established themselves as the clear favorites in the AFC North behind two dominant performances from Lamar Jackson, who has taken further steps forward
With Drew Brees sidelined for the next six weeks, Teddy Bridgewater gets the opportunity to start again three years after a knee injury nearly ended his career Teddy Bridgewater is all too familiar with what Saints teammate Drew Brees is going through right now. In 2015, Bridgewater was one of the emerging stars at the
You can’t afford to blink when it comes to football season. Here are the dates, times and TV schedule for the third week of NFL action. Times flies when you are trying to win a Super Bowl title. The National Football League will kick off its third week of play on Thursday evening with an
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the defense of the Atlanta Falcons during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Drew Brees’ injury makes the NFC South race wide open by Rucker Haringey
The Saints cannot afford for Drew Brees to miss significant time. If he does, every team in the NFC South still has a chance to win the division. For years, Drew Brees has led a high-powered Saints offense that has kept New Orleans near or at the top of the NFC Standings. If the veteran
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 15, 2019: Broncos fans celebrate while Bears fans hide after wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, September 15th at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Chicago Bears for the game. (Photo by
After a second lopsided loss to start the season, the Miami Dolphins are ready to turn to Josh Rosen. They’ve played two good teams in the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, but the Miami Dolphins have now been outscored 102-10 to start the 2019 campaign. So one early plan is being reassessed, with Armando
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 15: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) and New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after the National Football League game between the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills on September 15, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Saints get
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes’ second quarter was legendary (Video) by Kevin Parvizi Saints get robbed again
Just a week after pick-sixing Jameis Winston twice to get their 2019 campaign off to a winning start, the San Francisco 49ers embarrassed Andy Dalton to assert themselves as legitimate playoff contenders in the suddenly scary NFC West. Coming into the 2019 season, the NFC West looked like a clear two-horse race between the defending
After two strong performances in a row at MetLife Stadium to start the season, the Buffalo Bills have established themselves as Wild Card contenders. The Buffalo Bills love to claim that they are New York’s football team, an argument they can make since the New York Jets and New York Giants both play in East
Throughout the offseason, one of the biggest debates in the NFL centered around Dak Prescott’s value to the Dallas Cowboys organization. He’s done everything he can to show that he’s potentially worth $30 million per year. In Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys made short work of the New York Giants, who are the favorites to
Lamar Jackson’s Week 1 demolition job of the Miami Dolphins was no fluke, as he picked up where he left off with a dominant performance against the Arizona Cardinals. As a rookie, Lamar Jackson helped pull the Baltimore Ravens into a playoff position after replacing Joe Flacco. Despite his success in an unfamiliar offense with
Tennessee Titans offensive lineman David Quessenberry scored his first career touchdown on Sunday after the Colts, five years after being diagnosed with cancer Not all touchdowns are created equal, at least for Tennessee Titans offensive lineman David Quessenberry. The Titans, down 7-0 to the Indianapolis Colts at home on Sunday, were faced with a first-and-goal
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 15: New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) takes the field before the game. The Miami Dolphins host the New England Patriots during a regular season game on Sept. 15, 2019 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) This
NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 09: Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) looks on during an NFL preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings on August 9, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Pac-12 power rankings: Arizona State on
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 10: Marqise Lee Jets will also miss Quinnen Williams, C.J. Mosley by Kevin Parvizi The injury bug has already hit the Jacksonville Jaguars hard, as star cornerback AJ Bouye and top wide receiver Marqise Lee won’t be available for this week’s critical AFC South showdown against the Houston Texans. Despite Gardner
The New York Jets could be in for a rough Monday night, as Quinnen Williams and CJ Mosley have joined Sam Darnold as key players who will miss the Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. After blowing a lead to the rival Buffalo Bills in Week 1, the last thing the New York Jets