Cardinals Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals defense is ranked 27th for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Although the Cardinals added J.J. Watt during the offseason, the Titans added All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones, pairing him up with A.J. Brown, while still having a rushing threat like Derrick Henry in the backfield. The Cardinals, however, did have the sixth-highest... Read More

DeAndre Hopkins Draws Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will start off the season with a favorable matchup in Tennessee against the Titans. Hopkins will face off against a Titans defense that gave up the ninth-most points last season. Last season, Hopkins was targeted 160 times. He had 115 receptions for 1,407 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged... Read More

Kyler Murray Draws Favorable Matchup In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray draws a favorable matchup in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Not only could this game end up becoming a high-scoring shootout, the Titans defense allowed the ninth-most points last season. With the additions of wide receiver A.J. Green and running back James Conner, Murray will have an array of options, including one... Read More

Chase Edmonds Has A Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has a favorable matchup in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. The Cardinals will head to Tennessee and face last season's fourth-worst rush defense in the league. The Titans allowed the seventh-most points to running backs last year. This is the first year in Edmonds' fourth season where he... Read More

Darren Waller Will Draw Baltimore's Attention

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller will have all eyes on him against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. As the Raiders welcome fans into their new stadium, the Ravens are gearing up for a battle against a top-tier tight end. Waller will be a major focus for the Ravens defense, as they will... Read More

Mike Williams On Track To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hip) is on track to play in the Week 1 matchup against the Washington Football Team. Williams spent most of training camp and preseason on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury. Head coach Brandon Staley said that Williams is on track to play in Week 1, giving... Read More

Joe Lombardi Impressed By Donald Parham Jr.'s Growth

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. received praise from offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Although Parham will back up Jared Cook, the 6-foot-8 tight end will have a valuable role. Parham did not see more than 37% of snaps per game, except for Week 16 against the Denver Broncos, last season. He had three... Read More

Brandon Aiyuk Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup in Detroit against the Lions. Aiyuk missed the preseason finale due to a hamstring injury, so this is a sign in the right direction that Aiyuk could play in Week 1. The 49ers will post... Read More

Darrel Williams Trending Towards Playing Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (head) will likely be available to play Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) will likely play as well, meaning Williams will be the backup. Nevertheless, Williams performed well against the Browns during the playoffs last season. Williams had 13 carries, four receptions, and a total... Read More

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Trending Toward Playing Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) will be ready to roll Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. There was some skepticism that Edwards-Helaire could miss Week 1 following an ankle sprain during a preseason bout against the Arizona Cardinals; however, that was put to rest by coach Andy Reid. Reid said that CEH... Read More

Carson Wentz Participates In 11-On-11 Drills

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz was activated from the COVID-19 list and immediately returned to 11-on-11 drills. Wentz missed practice Monday through Wednesday but wasted no time in returning and getting back to work. This suggests that Wentz will be available to play in the Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Wentz had foot... Read More

Tony Romo Has High Praise For Zach Wilson

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current NFL analyst Tony Romo had high praise for New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson. Romo said, "it won't be long before he is a top three-to-five quarterback." He added that he has Patrick Mahomes potential and that he will turn the New York Jets around. It appears Romo... Read More

Brian Flores All-In On Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has all the confidence in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. With recent rumors that the Dolphins may have an interest in acquiring Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, coach Flores has made it clear that Tua is the starting quarterback for Miami, and he is committed to the second-year passer being the starter... Read More

Jaret Patterson Could Backup Antonio Gibson

Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson will backup Antonio Gibson to start the 2021 season.The team recently cut Peyton Barber, which free's up more snaps for Patterson. In the preseason games for Washington, J.D. McKissic was featured only as a receiver. He will likely have a bigger role in receiving passes rather than running the... Read More

Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans Among Top Landing Spots for Cam Newton

The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans have interest in free agent quarterback Cam Newton, following the New England Patriots decision to cut him. This was a surprising cut, as Newton was the Patriots starting quarterback last season, and led his former team, the Carolina Panthers, to a Super Bowl berth. Newton looked more comfortable during... Read More

Chargers Waive Tyron Johnson; Guyton, Palmer To See More Snaps

The Los Angeles Chargers waived wide receiver Tyron Johnson on Tuesday. In a head-scratching move, Johnson was released, paving the way for wideouts Jalen Guyton and Joshua Palmer to see extended snaps. Johnson put up team-best numbers in the preseason finale, securing four of his nine targets for 41 yards. It is unclear whether another team will sign... Read More

Jake Browning Waived, Kellen Mond Wins Backup Job

The Minnesota Vikings are waiving quarterback Jake Browning. In three preseason games, Browning completed 13-of-33 passes, throwing for 154 yards and one interception. Rookie Kellen Mond will be the backup for Kirk Cousins as of right now, though the Vikings may still be looking to sign another quarterback. During the preseason, Mond stood out, completing 28-of-51... Read More

Saquon Barkley Not Guaranteed To Play In Week 1

There is still no guarantee that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be ready to play in Week 1. Initially, coach Joe Judge said Barkley could miss the first two weeks of the season. The Giants open up their year against the Denver Broncos at home. Judge may hold Barkley out of the... Read More

Cardinals Cut KeeSean Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals cut wide receiver KeeSean Johnson on Monday. Johnson spent two years in Arizona. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft and started five games, racking up 36 catches for 360 yards and a touchdown. Johnson competed with Andy Isabella, Greg Dortch, and Antoine Wesley for the fifth wide... Read More

Josh Allen To Suit Up For Preseason Finale

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will play in the preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers. Bills head coach Sean McDermott did not specify how long Allen will play in the finale, though. He did say that most of the starters will play, and the time will vary from player to player. This will be... Read More

Kyler Murray May Not Play In Final Preseason Game

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray saw brief action in the Cardinals second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Although Arizona's first-team offense did not look sharp against the Chiefs, head coach Kyle Kingsbury said he does not need to see Murray take any more preseason snaps this season. Kingsbury wants to make sure Murray... Read More

Najee Harris Will Rest During Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris will not play in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers. The original plan was for Harris to play in every preseason game, but head coach Mike Tomlin ultimately decided to rest Harris in the finale and scout the other running backs to see who will be behind... Read More

Matthew Stafford Wants To Stay With Rams Long Term

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he hopes to keep improving the Rams offense for the next five to 10 years. The Rams acquired Stafford knowing that he is on a two-year deal, but Stafford seems to want to remain in LA long-term. With all the offensive weapons he has to work with --... Read More

Carlos Hyde's Stock On The Rise

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde could have a bigger role this season with rookie Travis Etienne (foot) suffering an unfortunate season-ending injury. On Monday night against the Saints, Etienne was diagnosed with a significant mid-foot tear. He will be sidelined for a minimum of 12 weeks, if not the entire 2021 season, per Ian Rapoport.... Read More

Michael Badgley, Tristan Vizcaino Competing For Kicking Job

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley has been competing with Tristan Vizcaino to see who will get the starting job. Badgley took advantage of the opportunity against the 49ers. He had two first-half opportunities. Badgley made an extra-point attempt in the first quarter. The biggest concern for the Chargers has been Badgley's ability to nail... Read More

Jordan Love Returns To Practice

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Jordan Love (shoulder) returned to practice on Monday after missing practice last week. Love suffered a shoulder injury during the first half of the team's preseason game against the Houston Texans. The MRI returned negative, but the Packers were cautious with Love, holding him out during the second preseason game... Read More

Larry Rountree III Could Become The No. 2 Back

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Larry Rountree III has the opportunity to take over the RB2 position behind Austin Ekeler on the depth chart. Justin Jackson suffered a groin injury during the preseason game against the Rams. Joshua Kelley was falling on the depth chart prior to the first preseason game, and he struggled against... Read More

James Washington Trying To Prove His Worth

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington isn't happy with his role in the offense. Washington wants out of Pittsburgh, but when asked about the trade rumors, he said that he does not want to play for another team. However, he admitted his role on the team has been discussed. Washington said, "It's been talked about...... Read More

DeAndre Hopkins Misses Practice

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) was not seen in the open part of training camp on Tuesday. This is the third straight day that Hopkins has missed practice. With the Cardinals having their second preseason game on Friday against the Chiefs, this could be a precautionary plan for head coach Kliff Kingsbury. However,... Read More

Josh Hart Re-Signs With The Pelicans

Free agent guard Josh Hart is signing a three-year, $38 million deal to remain in New Orleans with the Pelicans. Last season, Hart averaged 9.2 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting, with 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as well. He also shot 32.6 percent from three, and 77.5 percent from the free throw line.... Read More