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Carson Wentz: One more look at the final drive and two-point conversion attempt

“The experience has been invaluable” said rookie quarterback Carson Wentz about the 2016 season.Monday, debate raged all day about the two-point conversion. Some liked the decision, and some hated it. Othersjust didn’t like the play call. These are Philadelphia Eagles fans. What els…

24 hour rule broken: Carson Wentz and the final two-point attempt

The Skins Controlled Their Own Destiny Until They Dropped It In A Puddle Of Their Own Barf

It must’ve been quite the kick in the dick for Washington fans to root for Dallas on Sunday night, so the Skins could overtake Tampa for pole position for the second NFC wild-card spot, only to watch their team hand the advantage right back to the Bucs.

Rookie or Retread the Best Direction for Hiring an NFL Head Coach?

Several NFL head coaching jobs are due to become available in the coming weeks. Does the fact that a coach with more experience ultimately determine wins and losses?Twenty NFL head coaches (including Gus Bradley) are currently in their first job, whether it be Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh or Doug Ped…

DeSean Jackson makes unreal catch for first down (Video)

Washington Redskins DeSean Jackson made an unbelievable grab at his shoelaces to get a huge first down for the Redskins against the Carolina Panthers.The Washington Redskins needed a big play from their offense down 23-9 to the visiting Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. They kind of got …

VIDEO: Redskins Tight End Jordan Reed Throws Punch and Gets Ejected

Sometimes when it becomes clear that a team is slipping out of the playoff race, frustrations boil over. Tight end Jordan Reed figured that out the hard way.As his Washington Redskins were fading in a must-win game against the Carolina Panthers, he lost total control of himself. During a particula…

Jordan Reed Ejected for Punching Kurt Coleman (Video)

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed was playing through the pain, but it was a mental error that ended his Monday Night Football outing prematurely.When healthy, there aren’t many tight ends in the NFL that can produce at the level of Jordan Reed with the Washington Redskins. The Florid…

Salvation Army sees increased donations after Ezekiel Elliott touchdown celebration

Elliott helped the charity earn some more donations with his leap on Sunday.

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Jordan Reed Ejected After Punching Helmeted Opponent

Jordan Reed was already injured and useless, but the Washington tight end made himself even useless-er by getting ejected at the end of the third quarter tonight against Carolina with that smartest of smart football plays: punching an opponent in the football helmet.

Rams could give QB Mannion a longer look

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean Mannion has only been active for one game this season for the Los Angeles Rams, as the backup quarterback in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

One Smart NFL Prospect's Decision Deserves Another

Christian McCaffrey took a page out of Leonard Fournette’s book and played it smart.Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is playing it smart just like LSU running back Leonard Fournette. Like Fournette, all McCaffrey has left is a meaningless Bowl game left to play for Stanford. But he w…

Atlanta Falcons: 3 Playoff scenarios heading into Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons are 9-5 and sitting pretty as the 3rd seed in the NFC…for now.The NFC playoff bracket is far from set with two weeks still remaining in the regular season. That’s two weeks for the Atlanta Falcons to potentially move up or be completely bounced out of the playoff picture…

Cam Newton gets penalized for taunting after getting hit in the helmet while sliding

Another call doesn’t go Newton’s way.

Marcell Dareus Hosting 2nd Annual Christmas Party

Marcell Dareus is always giving back to his community and that will continue this Christmas.Buffalo Bills’ defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is always in the holiday spirit and loves to give back to the community that shows him love. We saw him giving back on Halloween and giving big on Thanksg…

The Redskins forgot to cover Ted Ginn Jr. on touchdown (Video)

The Washington Redskins apparently forgot to cover Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. because he was wide open for this 30-yard touchdown catch.The Washington Redskins entered Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers with a 7-5-1 record and percentage points ahead of the Tampa…

Leaked by one side or the other, here’s the first firm-ish report linking Jon Gruden to the Rams’ op

Leaked by one side or the other, here’s the first firm-ish report linking Jon Gruden to the Rams’ open coaching job. Here’s an unpopular opinion: I think Gruden’s good on TV. [Yahoo Sports]

Cam Newton Takes Hit To The Head, Somehow Ends Up Being The One Penalized

Defenses have been abusing Cam Newton all season, and NFL officiating teams have continued to keep the flags in their pockets. So when the flag came out after Trent Murphy’s blow to the Carolina QB’s skull after a third-down rush tonight against Washington, it was a short-lived sigh of relief for Panthers fans—because the flag ended up being on Newton himself.

Jets' Bowles says tests on Petty's chest negative

NEW YORK (AP) Jets coach Todd Bowles says during a radio interview that a CT scan on Bryce Petty’s chest was negative and the quarterback could play Saturday at New England.

Adrian Peterson's return is a dud, but he'll keep going

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Adrian Peterson was hoping his faster-than-expected return would help catapult the Minnesota Vikings into the playoffs.

NFL Rumors: Jon Gruden a 'Focal Point' of Rams HC Search

Monday Night Football analyst and former head coach Jon Gruden is someone the Los Angeles Rams are reportedly keying in on in their head coach search.The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly focusing in on ESPN analyst Jon Gruden as their search for a head coach has begun.According to Yahoo Sports&…

Denver Broncos: John Elway's 7th Best Roster Move

It is the kicking and screaming attitude John Elway tries to find on defense and one exemplifies it, in his number 7th best Denver Broncos roster move.In 2012 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos moved up and downfirst round before backing out to draft Cincinnati Bearcat Derek Wolfe. Wolfe brings energy …

49ers in danger of setting franchise record for losses

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) About the only thing left to determine for the San Francisco 49ers will be if 2016 will go down as the worst season ever in franchise history.

WWE Wrestler/Former NFLer/Good Dad Brennan Williams Put A Lot Of Work Into His Daughter's Pokémon Birthday Party

Offensive tackle Brennan Williams was drafted in the third round out of UNC in 2013, and spent time in camp and on practice squads with the Texans, Jaguars, and Patriots. After his football career ended he began training under Booker T., and in August of this year signed a developmental deal with WWE. (His father is the first commenter under the story.) Williams been performing with NXT, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have time to put together one heck of a birthday party.

Washington Redskins Running Game Could Improve With Luke Kuechly Out

Luke Kuechly has been declared out for tonight’s game against the Washington Redskins. This is a surprising move that will help the Redskins greatly in the run game.Coming into NFL Week 15, many thought that the Carolina Panthers stud linebacker Luke Kuechly would be suiting up. After missin…

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green expected to play vs. Texans

After missing essentially five games, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is expected to play in Week 16 against the Houston Texans.It’s been a very disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals, with a 5-8-1 record, but they did win two games in a row before Sunday’s 24-20 los…

Fox faces questions about decisions after Bears' latest loss

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Coach John Fox wasn’t interested in close calls and bright spots in the wake of the Chicago Bears’ latest gut-wrenching loss.

Green Bay Packers big favorites over Minnesota Vikings in week 16

Oddsmakers aren’t showing the Minnesota Vikings much love in their betting lines for the upcoming week 16 game on the road against the Green Bay Packers.Earlier this season, you would have been silly to bet against the Minnesota Vikings. They were one of the most solid gambles around, frequen…

After another loss, Arizona gets Seahawks on Christmas Eve

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Now that his team is guaranteed to have a losing record for the first time in his four seasons in Arizona, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians’ next chore is to prepare a team headed nowhere for a Christmas Eve encounter with the Seahawks in Seattle.

49ers in danger of setting franchise record for losses (Yahoo Sports)

About the only thing left to determine for the San Francisco 49ers will be if 2016 will go down as the worst season ever in franchise history. After losing their franchise-record 13th straight game on Sunday in Atlanta, the Niners (1-13) must win their final two games to avoid matching, or breaking, the team record for losses in a season. San Francisco can tie the single-season loss record reached in 1978, 1979 and 2004 by losing at the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.