Losing Ben Roethlisberger appears to be a crippling blow for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it could end up helping their future prospects. The biggest storyline coming out of Week 2 was the announcement by the Pittsburgh Steelers that franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury that will
It’s now the Daniel Jones era in the Big Apple. Is the former Duke quarterback ready to lead the New York Giants? Should the Giants trade Eli Manning? After nearly 15 years at the helm, Eli Manning will no longer be the starting quarterback for the New York Giants. New York is 0-2 on the
With a trade possibly coming soon, the Jacksonville Jaguars have to bench cornerback Jalen Ramsey on Thursday night. Jalen Ramsey was somehow allowed to speak to the media on Tuesday, as he tiptoed around the idea he has asked for a trade. With the Jaguars on a short week ahead of a Thursday night game
As you get ready to place your wagers for Week 3 of the NFL slate, here’s how you should bet each game. We say it every year, but it’s Week 3 on the 2019 NFL schedule already. The 2-0 teams are optimistic, 0-2 teams might be ready to throw in the towel (or maybe some
UCL DFS breakdown: Smart six by VINCE DRAY Stacking The Box huddles up to talk about the biggest things we saw in Week 2 before looking ahead at what this NFL weekend will bring. Football is back, but with it has come the pain of watching some of the game’s best players go down with
Cam Newton missed practice on Tuesday with a left foot issue. Could the Carolina Panthers be in serious trouble if Newton can’t play in Week 3? The Carolina Panthers are 0-2. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games dating back to Nov. 8 of last year. With starting quarterback Cam Newton dealing with a
Eli Manning has been benched, this time possibly for good, so what should the Giants do with him? It only took two games, but the New York Giants have benched Eli Manning in favor of rookie Daniel Jones for Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As long as Jones is healthy, the move will
Jalen Ramsey wants out of Jacksonville, and if they are willing to accommodate him these five teams should be ready to make an offer. During last Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone and star cornerback Jalen Ramsey had an animated sideline confrontation. In the wake of that incident, ESPN’s Adam
After another interesting week of football in the NFL, bettors should key in on a few notable underdogs in Week 3. The NFL season tends to fly by, and its hard to believe we’ve already reached Week 3. Each week of action informs us more and more about how the league shapes up, which should
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball as Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets defends at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) WWE Clash of Champions 2019 review: Highlights, takeaways and projections by Luke
Cam Newton has been a dominant quarterback for most of his career, but as injuries pile up, the play declines. Cam Newton. That name brings a visceral reaction in many fans across the sports world. From his rocky start in Florida, to his time in junior college. His became a story of redemption that came
With Minkah Fitzpatrick going to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal before Week 3, the Jacksonville Jaguars should a command huge haul for Jalen Ramsey. We’re just now entering Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season and some players are getting tired of losing already. The player empowerment era has officially arrived in the NFL
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) New Orleans Saints should weather Drew Brees injury just fine by Matt Conner Minkah Fitzpatrick has
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
The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers both lost their quarterbacks, while the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens have found theirs in fine form. 32 Miami Dolphins 0-2 Last week: L, 43-0 vs. NELast rank: 32nd The Dolphins are a hopeless train wreck of a franchise. 31 New York Giants 0-2 Last week: L, 28-14
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
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
Another week of NFL action is in the books, so feel free to stick your hand in our grab bag of takes and bring a few to the water cooler. The NFL season is starting to unfold, and already things are happening that seemingly will control a team’s destiny. Whether it’s an injury to a
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