Whether sports curses are real is a debate for another day. But there’s no denying the NFL has had its fair share over the years, from the Curse of Bobby Layne and the Madden Curse to the New York Jets‘ quarterback curse. It’s far less common, though, for a curse to be tied to one […]
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It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another edition of the EssentiallySports NFL Top-100. This week, we’ll be counting down players No. 70 through No. 61 as we near the half-way mark. Each year, the NFL releases their own top-100 players, which are voted on by the players. While it’s awesome to get the player’s […]
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Micah Parsons is vital to the Packers’ success on defense. Last season, Parsons didn’t just produce 12.5 sacks, but his pressure created major opportunities in the backfield for the rest of Green Bay’s front seven. Likewise, after Packers tore his ACL, Green Bay struggled to generate consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks, which ultimately sunk the [...]
Joey Porter Jr.’s contract extension is one of the last big pieces of business for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take care of this offseason. They’ve already paid other players from his draft class in Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington. Porter is just as deserving of a nice payday, especially after his 2025 season. He took […]
Commanders After a big leap on the career ladder, new Commanders OC David Blough will be tasked with advancing QB Jayden Daniels‘ career, the most prized Washington athlete since John Wall or Robert Griffin III. The two men already know each other well since Blough has been the assistant QB coach, and Daniels said it’s been a “blessing” […]
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The Cowboys have never been shy about acquiring players coming off major injuries, and one of their latest attempts is CB Shavon Revel Jr. With a 2024 ACL injury now further in the rearview, Revel goes into his second season with high expectations as a key member of Dallas’ secondary. Background Years in NFL: 1Acquired by: 2025 […]
San Francisco 49ers fans are overwhelmingly confident that the defense will turn the corner after the previous two seasons and revert to what we saw during their deep playoff runs in 2022 and 2023. Any advanced stat you point to does not paint the 49ers defense in a positive light. That’s to be expected when […]
49ers QB Brock Purdy earned a strong spot in NFL.com's 2026 fantasy football rankings. See where he landed and why he's poised for a big season.
Few football debates have gained as much traction recently as Erling Haaland’s influence on the Norwegian national team. While many worldwide architects of football have spoken their piece on the debate of equality. Fans have also entered the debate now with their own perspectives on equality. While the groundbreaking deal was originally signed by the […]
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Contrary to what some NFL fans may have thought, Tom Brady wasn't the source of advice to Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald ahead of Super Bowl LX.
The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Cal Randall in the fifth-round of the 2026 MLB Draft, and he owns the very best fastball in the class. They are betting on him as a starter, but he could be an immediate impact reliever if they want to upgrade their bullpen
Bjorck was taken by Winnipeg with the eighth-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Matthew Stafford is the reigning MVP, but not the NFL’s best quarterback, at least in the eyes of the league personnel who was polled by ESPN. In a top 10 ranking posted by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Stafford ranked as the third-best quarterback behind Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Stafford’s MVP campaign vaulted him into the […]
Every year, it feels like the Buffalo Bills have a chance to go all the way. That’s the outlook when […]
ESPN put out the results of a summer poll ranking NFL quarterbacks: Jeremy Fowler has the byline for this story, which reveals that the honorable mentions went to Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, and then… Jalen Hurts. Which is no big deal. Hurts threw for a career-high 25 […]
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Recently, ESPN tabbed the Las Vegas Raiders as a “no brainer” landing spot for free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. However, it appears, many fans of the team do not agree. We asked our community members of they liked the idea of the Raiders signing the veteran wide receiver. The vast majority of poll takers were […]
The Packers‘ high expectations for this season largely hinge on Jordan Love continuing to make strides, and young players such as Matthew Golden or Edgerrin Cooper rising to the moment. There might also be a breakout star about to open training camp flying just under the radar of national expectations, who could play a vital [...]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rare luxury in their backfield with two running backs capable of carrying a significant workload. Rico Dowdle and Jaylen Warren both eclipsed 1,000 scrimmage yards in 2025, but Mike McCarthy’s history suggests one of them could see a significant reduction in his workload in 2026. Training camp will decide who […]
A Tennessee Titans expert provided Las Vegas Raiders fans with the scoop on his team, whom the Raiders play late during the 2026 NFL season.
Linebackers are the core of every NFL defense, and the Chiefs will rely heavily on their veteran returning unit to make an impact in 2026. While the Chiefs made
ESPN has been rolling out their annual survey of NFL personnel and finally, the quarterback rankings are in. Lamar Jackson has landed at fifth – a fair position, or more disrespect for a two-time MVP? Jackson was ranked fourth last year, so a one-spot drop after an injury-riddled season with fewer than 200 passing yards […]
The NL Central has been a surprisingly competitive and deep division in MLB this year. The Brewers have once again established themselves as the cream of the crop, but the Cubs and Cardinals are contenders in the Wild Card race and even the Pirates have shown flashes, with a record over .500 at time of […]
Aaron Donald wanted to see how he felt putting on pads once again as he recently worked out at the Los Angeles Rams' facilities, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Houston Texans have had plenty of ups and downs throughout the past decade, and their first-round draft picks have been the epicenter of it all. From drafting icons like DeAndre Hopkins to building one of the league’s brightest young cores with CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr., Houston has seen it […]
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The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system. No organization owned more selections, and St. Louis used its seven Day 1 picks on a variety of high-upside prep hitters, polished college hitters, […]
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