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Not long ago, the idea of playing an NFL game on a Wednesday seemed completely foreign. Now, Wednesday has become an increasingly important day of the week on the NFL calendar. The upcoming season will feature two Wednesday contests: A Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots on NBC opening night,…
Some NFL observers think the San Francisco 49ers are dangerous. But the team needs a healthy Christian McCaffrey to remain noise worthy. Also, the 49ers have tough calls to make, and here are three surprise 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch before Week 1. Whether the 49ers can actually hang with the defending Super Bowl […] The post 3 surprise 49ers 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones was asked Thursday whether he is concerned about Donovan Ezeiruaku, who has now been removed from two Dallas Cowboys practices this month for throwing punches. The Cowboys owner and general manager did not answer by defending the player or dismissing the question. He talked about consequences. “Well, I think that […]
There’s no clear answer as to whether Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford will retire at season’s end. In May, Stafford signed a one-year $55 million contract extension to play his 18th NFL season. So there’s obviously no retirement on the immediate horizon. ESPN analyst Dan Graziano maintains that position when assessing Stafford. Essentially, Graziano […] The post Is Matthew Stafford retiring after 2026 season? ESPN analyst doesn’t think so appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Scorebug mafia, rise up. ESPN has soft launched a new scorebug and graphics package during this evening’s preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans that will largely resemble what NFL fans will see during February’s Super Bowl, the first to ever air on ESPN. A look at the new ESPN NFL scorebug.…
Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders […] The post 53-Man Roster Update, Kaleb Johnson Out? | Steelers Afternoon Drive appeared first on Steelers Now .
The New England Patriots were ready to turn the page on their first joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles almost immediately, but Mike Vrabel nonetheless made sure to hammer the point home. And not just that. The second-year head coach actively challenged the team, and especially its defense, to come back stronger after what had […]
2026 Steelers Vs. Jets Preseason Week 2 Game New York Jets (0-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET Site: Acrisure Stadium (68,400) in Pittsburgh, PA Playing Surface: Natural grass TV Coverage: KDKA-TV & NFL Network Announcers: Bob Pompeani (play-by-play), Charlie Batch (analysis), Missi Matthews (field reporter) Local Radio: […]
Buccaneers Buccaneers DT Vita Vea did not practice on Thursday, and HC Todd Bowles said he will return to practice next week for the joint practices in Jacksonville. It’s worth noting he’s working his way back from a back injury. (Jenna Laine) Vea said he never wanted to be traded and wants to remain with […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Todd Bowles, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Follow all the game and player stats from the Raiders vs. Texans matchup in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Last week, I asked the following question about former Miami Dolphins greats: If you could choose only one, which former Miami Dolphins player, in their prime, do you believe would translate to today’s game, and why would you place them on the team’s current roster? Below are some of your thoughts and answers- Longtimefan points […]
Burns ranked No. 14 on the 2026 Top 100, the highest ever for a Giants defender. Pierre-Paul had the same 16.5 sacks in 2011 but ranked No. 24 the following year.
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys will appeal the $500,000 fine the NFL handed them Thursday over their joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones also said Dallas will fine players involved in the incidents. Jones was asked whether the league should have fined players rather than teams. “Well, […]
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason kicked off with a pair of Thursday night games.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor spoke with the media Thursday morning before the joint practice with the Chicago Bears. There, Taylor revealed the Bengals would not play any starters on Saturday, regardless of how they perform during the joint practice sessions. And because teams don’t typically play starters in the third preseason game, this […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — It’s hard to be certain given the impossibility of keeping track of everything that’s happening on both fields, and it was close, but I think Atlanta won the day today. Kevin Stefanski spoke before practice, which was once again fast-paced and high energy. Like Wednesday, both teams started off working through their […]
49ers 49ers signed RB Khalil Herbert. 49ers placed RB Patrick Taylor on injured reserve. Broncos Broncos waived LB Levelle Bailey. Broncos signed DB Taylor Rapp. Browns Browns signed TE Drew Biber. Browns placed TE Jack Stoll on injured reserve. Buccaneers Buccaneers waived DB Marcus Banks. Cardinals Cardinals activated DB Garrett Williams from an injured list. […] The post NFL Transactions: Thursday 8/20 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Texas football versus Ohio State in Week 2 presents more than an eye-grabbing quarterback battle. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin aren’t the only ones fueling early intrigue for that contest. Auburn transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman earned mention with Buckeyes star wideout Jeremiah Smith Wednesday. Now Coleman has responded to that comparison. Coleman shared via […] The post What Cam Coleman said about blockbuster Week 2 clash with Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A revealing clue during the Giants’ joint practice could explain why John Harbaugh was willing to trade Daniel Faalele. The New York Giants’ decision to trade Daniel Faalele to the Jacksonville Jaguars came as a surprise, particularly because the offensive lineman had joined the team this offseason after previously working under John Harbaugh in Baltimore. However, ESPN’s Jordan Raanan offered an interesting theory about why the Giants may have felt comfortable moving on from Faalele. T...
The Arizona Cardinals could have an unusual situation on their hands with rookie safety Wydett Williams Jr. after a court ruling opened the door for him to play another season of college football. Williams was one of 16 former college players named in a lawsuit who received a temporary restraining order allowing them to pursue […] The post Cardianls HC Mike LaFleur’s ‘wild’ take on transfer portal mess with rookie safety teasing college return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A crushing injury to Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins could impact the fantasy statures of CJ Stroud or Nico Collins. But what will the Texans do about the loss? Ian Rapoport made a WR “bet” after the injury. Would the Texans consider Kayshon Boutte or Brandon Aiyuk? There are several options, according to the […] The post NFL rumors: Ian Rapoport makes Texans WR ‘bet’ after Jayden Higgins injury. How about Kayshon Boutte, Brandon Aiyuk? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Justin Jefferson may get the best out of Kyler Murray as he joins the Minnesota Vikings, not the other way around, as many believe.
Colts Colts QB Daniel Jones approaches the 2026 season on the mend from a torn Achilles he suffered in December. Colts HC Shane Steichen said Jones worked extremely hard on his rehab and doesn’t seem impacted by his injury. “So far it hasn’t (impacted him). It’s been phenomenal,” Steichen said, via Jonathan Jones of The […] The post AFC Notes: Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren, Liam Coen, Colts, Jaguars appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
As much as I love talking about all my favorite draft-day sleepers and targets, in this article I will be selecting five overvalued wide receivers who fantasy managers should avoid. All these wide receivers are solid talents, but they come with significant risk at average draft position (ADP). Sometimes it's the offensive environment, the quarterback, […]
Judging by ESPN’s complete lack of on-air promotion for the Patriot Games last week, one could surmise that the network wanted little to do with the glorified high school fitness test conjured up by President Donald Trump as part of the Freedom 250 initiative. At least, the network wanted little to do with airing the farcical…
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