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Beyond the Gridiron: New York Giants Cornerback Trevin Wade

New York Giants cornerback Trevin Wade wants to step up and perform, but also knows true fulfillment comesfrom the goodhedoes.Nicknamed “Two-Star” after a rating he received as a high school football prospect, New York Giants cornerback Trevin Wade is used to being overlooked and underra…

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans: Friday Fact or Fiction

For their first game under interim coach Doug Marrone, the Jacksonville Jaguars get a chance to play spoiler to the division rival Tennessee Titans.Mercifully, the Jacksonville Jaguars only have two more games left in the 2016 regular season. Currently sitting at 2-12 with the likelihood of finish…

Featured Falcon Friday: Aldrick Robinson the latest to step up

Aldrick Robinson was the “next man up” to shine in the Atlanta Falcons’ latest victory. Fittingly, he is our next Falcon up for the Featured Falcon Friday.It was Nick Williamslast week. This week, Aldrick Robinson was the latest in a long list of Falcons players to step up this seas…

Green Bay Packers: Ten first-round options in 2017 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packershave strung together a four-game winning streak to keep their playoff hopes alive.Withonly have two games left in their regular season, the Packers now control their own destiny. If they just win out, they’ll take the division.The Packers have managed to turn things aroun…

For Cowboys, Christmas came early: A NFC East crown, playoff gifts

The Dallas Cowboys received three early Christmas presents after the New York Giants fell to the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night, 24-19.Although the Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their upcoming Monday night matchup in prime time against a surging Detroit Lions team, the implications of that …

The 49ers Should Select Miami Quarterback Brad Kaaya in 2017 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers have no shortage of needs in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft. With one of them being at quarterback, the Niners could do worse than select Miami QB Brad Kaaya with an early pick. The San Francisco 49ers would be wise to target Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya with thei…

Houston Texans Morning Huddle–Backups Helping Defense

Here are your daily Houston Texans stories for Friday:Reserves helping Texans have #1 defense by John McClain, Houston ChronicleThis should be a feather in the cap for Romeo Crennel. He has been one of the best assistant coaches in the league this season. Losing J.J. Watt was one of the bi…

Green Bay Packers: Ty Montgomery puts Eddie Lacy's future in doubt

Before the season began, I wrote a series ranking the Green Bay Packers’ top priority free agents in 2017 and predicting who would return and who would leave. Eddie Lacy was the player I ranked as the Packers’ top priority. I predicted he would return to the Packers.”It would be a b…

Cowboys take to Twitter to celebrate NFC East crown

The Dallas Cowboys players and fans took to social media following Thursday Night Football’s outcome that made the team the NFC East divisional champions.Dallas Cowboys fans are not fans of the Philadelphia Eagles for obvious reasons. Not only do both teams play one another at least twice a s…

FANTASY PLAYS: Factors to consider for championship week

If you are intently reading this right now, odds are you’re playing in your fantasy football championship this week.

5 Washington Redskins To Watch In NFL Week 16 vs. Chicago Bears

The Washington Redskins are in for a do or die game against the Chicago Bears. Here are some Redskins to watch in the contest.Going into Week 15 against the Panthers, the Washington Redskins had one mission: win the game. They were unable to do that, and they have greatly hurt their playoff chance…

NFL teams seeking playoff berth, let Giants' loss be lesson

The New York Giants have given teams chasing playoff berths a fresh reminder to take nobody for granted, especially division rivals.

Buccaneers: Identifying the Team's Biggest Flaws

What are the biggest Buccaneers flaws that were exposed against the Dallas Cowboys? The game last week has been well-documented. The Buccaneerswent into Dallas and came up a bit short. They started slow, fought their way back, and had a chance to win. In the end, Dallas was too mu…

2017 NFL Draft: Dollar General Bowl

College football bowl season is officially underway. If you are like most NFL fans, you know some of the top NFL draft prospects but that is about it. As a Bears fan, I’ve been looking forward to the draft for a few months now, so I’ve gotten an early start on my scouting for the 2017 NFL …

2017 NFL Draft: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

When Will Every Quarterback in the NFL Matter?

It’s time to protect Cam Newton along with the rest of the quarterbacks.Whenquarterbacks like Randall Cunningham and Michael Vick were hit low and horse collared, it was just unfortunate. Then not-so mobile quarterbacks like Carson Palmer and Tom Brady were injured by low hits. And all of the…

With Lane Johnson back, Eagles return to winning

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lane Johnson immediately showed why he’s so valuable to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys Clinch No. 1 Seed in NFC with Giants Loss

Before even playing in Week 16, the Dallas Cowboys clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs following the New York Giants’ loss on Thursday.Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ success in the 2016 NFL season, they still hadn’t locked up anything more for the postseason other than simply a…

Jared Goff Cleared to Start For Los Angeles Rams in Week 16

Jared Goff has cleared concussion protocol and will start for the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers.After taking a brutal hit from Richard Sherman in Week 15, there were concerns surrounding Jared Goff and whether the rookie would be able to start on Saturday for the Los …

Giants Fall To Eagles After Sloppy Start And Hand NFC East To Cowboys

After falling behind early—the first three series of the night were a Giants three-and-out, an Eagles touchdown and a Giants pick-six—New York still managed to come from behind to make Thursday night’s game competitive. But as the Giants pushed down field for a potential game-winning drive in the final minute of the fourth quarter, Eli Manning had his third interception of the night, and the Eagles won 24-19.

Eagles prevent Giants from clinching playoff spot, 24-19 (Yahoo Sports)

The New York Giants will have to wait a while to make the playoffs. Malcolm Jenkins had the second two-interception game of his eight-year career, returning one for a touchdown, and the Philadelphia Eagles snapped a five-game slide by beating the Giants 24-19 on Thursday night. It also put the Giants (10-5) in a more difficult spot for ending their four-season playoff drought.

Eagles prevent Giants from clinching playoff spot, 24-19

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Giants will have to wait a while to make the playoffs.

Lions chase division title at Cowboys in Stafford homecoming

DETROIT (9-5) at DALLAS (12-2)

Giants at Eagles Recap, Highlights, Final Score, More

The Philadelphia Eagles upset the New York Giants to kick off Week 16 on Thursday Night Football.The PhiladelphiaEagles started the game off quickly on Thursday Night Football against the New York Giants. They scored a touchdown on their opening drive and it was highlighted by the return of ri…

Eli Manning Picked Off In Fourth Quarter By Malcolm Jenkins (Video)

The Philadelphia Eagles brought out Bad Eli Manning again with Malcolm Jenkins picking him off for the second time on Thursday, this time in the fourth quarter.Early in the fourth quarter of Thursday Night Football, the New York Giants needed to make some magic.Trailing the Philadelphia Eagles by …

Odell Beckham Jr. ties a Hall of Famer for fastest to 4,000 receiving yards in NFL history

Beckham continues to put up big numbers.

Carson Wentz returns after leaving game with head injury (Yahoo Sports)

Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz briefly left the Eagles’ game in the third quarter Thursday night after taking a late hit from Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon. Wentz had taken every snap in his rookie season until he banged his head on the ground after Vernon took him down. Wentz was taken into the locker room after being examined on the bench.

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