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Steelers News: Ben Roethlisberger, Cam Heyward, Antonio Brown

The Steelers are winners of seven straight but now that the playoffs are here everyone resets back to zero.While the team gets ready to host the Dolphins for a revenge game we’ll be looking for mentions of your Black & Gold so we’ve got you covered. Here’s your Steele…

Lions at Seahawks: Highlights, score, and recap

The Detroit Lions were riding a season-ending three-game losing streak as they prepared to meet the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card playoffs.The Seattle Seahawks host the Detroit Lions on Saturday afternoon looking to win at least one playoff game for the fifth straight years. Their opposition i…

Dallas Cowboys must keep their edge despite first round bye

The Dallas Cowboys must find a way to keep their edge despite their long lay off following a first round bye in the playoffs this weekend.Despite not having to play a NFL game, the Dallas Cowboys are facing a difficult challenge this week.That challenge is attempting to balance giving players …

Dirty Bird Daily: Atlanta Falcons earn AP All-Pro Team honors

Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Vic Beasley were all named to the AP All-Pro Team on Friday. That’s All-Pro ‘First Team’ for Matt Ryan and not Brady or Rodgers.It came as no surprise to see a trio of Atlanta Falcons headline the AP All-Pro first team. Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Vic Bea…

Looking at the Detroit Lions' Path to the Super Bowl

Congratulations Lions fans, despite a disappointing 3-game skid to end the 2016 season at 9-7, Detroit is one of twelve teams to make the Playoffs. Now, as most are predicting a defeat in the first round to the Seattle Seahawks, I thought I would see what it would look like if the Lions did somehow …

NFL awards: Matt Ryan, Adam Gase clean up

Andrew Hammond has decided to give away some awards for the 2016 NFL Season. Some legit, some not so legit. All are very entertaining, however.The end of the season has come and now it’s playoff time but instead of talking about who’s going to the Super Bowl, I want to hand out some hard…

Lions at Seahawks live stream: How to watch

The Seattle Seahawks have reached the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. Can they fend off the upset-minded Detroit Lions?This has become old hat for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks. The recently-crowned NFC West champions have reached the postseason for the fifth straight year. And if…

NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Lions vs Seahawks

As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for tonight’s Lions vs Seahawks NFC Wild Card game.This is what we’ve been waiting all season long for. The NFL Playoffs 2017 are finally here and today promises to be another great day of football. This is the…

2017 NFL Draft: The 49ers Should Eye Texas Tech Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

The San Francisco 49ers are going to need a quarterback this offseason. And one prospect worth keeping an eye on is Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes. Unless, for some odd reason, the San Francisco 49ers are content keeping incumbent Colin Kaepernick on the roster next year, the Niners wi…

NFL Playoffs 2017: Final prediction for Raiders vs Texans

As the NFL Playoffs 2017 have finally arrived, here’s a final prediction for today’s Raiders vs Texans AFC Wild Card game.Kicking off the NFL Playoffs 2017, the first game today is the start of Wild Card weekend. These are the Cinderella teams that might have to work harder than the top …

Troy Terry comes up clutch for Team USA at world juniors

DENVER (AP) He’s named after football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. His idol is hockey Hall of Famer Joe Sakic.

Buccaneers: Five Reasons for Concern Heading Into 2017

Here are five concerns the Buccaneers have as they head into the off-season.Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter have begun to put together quite the little team for our Buccaneers, have they not? When this team is clicking on all cylinders, they feature a stifling defense and an offense that can make…

New England Patriots: 5 Reasons Why They Will Win Super Bowl 51

The New England Patriots are in the playoffs once again in 2016. What are five reasons why they will win the Super Bowl this season?It has been another incredible season for the New England Patriots in 2016. Despite a four-game suspension for Tom Brady, the Patriots have been able to finish the re…

Steelers: Wild Card weekend picks

Picking the other three wild card games.Let’s look at the three less important games this weekend. The Steelers are home facing the Dolphins to whom they have lost this season. It was the game where Roethlisberger was injured as well as a game in which the team gave up over 200 yards rushing…

Arizona Cardinals have lengthy free agent list

Before the Arizona Cardinals can consider signing other team’s free agents they will have to decide the fate of their ownIf NFL teams want to fill holes, they need to look no further then the Arizona Cardinals’ free agent list. It’s a long one, so the scavengers will be hovering, tr…

Season Grades For The Washington Redskins Running Backs

The Washington Redskins had some questions at running back going into the 2016 season. Did any of them get answered?Heading into last season, the Washington Redskins were facing some major questions at the running back position. Alfred Morris, the team’s workhorse back since 2012, had left i…

Jordan Howard: Is a Sophomore Slump Coming?

After a tremendous rookie campaign, will Jordan Howard’s second season be even better or could he be inline for a sophomore slump?There weren’t many bright spots for the Chicago Bears 2016 season. Chicago tied the franchise record with 13 losses and saw several of their key players miss …

Arizona Football: Paul Magloire and Trey Griffey make East-West Shrine Game

Always a great honor for any football senior, Arizona Wildcats Paul Magloire and Trey Griffey were invited to showcase their talents before the NFL Draft.On Friday, as the roster to the annual East-West Shrine Game was finalized, former Arizona Football playersTrey Griffey and Paul Magloire le…

Louisville Football: 5 Teams That Should Trade For Bridgewater

We take a look at five NFL teams that should consider trading for former Louisville football player Teddy Bridgewater.Well, the Minnesota Vikings are making it clear that Sam Bradford has done enough this season to be the starting quarterback going forward. This leaves former Louisville football q…

Tyrod Taylor: 3 Landing Spots If Buffalo Bills Cut Him

The fall from grace was sudden and rapid for quarterback Tyrod Taylor. A Pro Bowler in 2015, it now looks like he’ll soon be out of a job.Word is the Buffalo Bills are ready to make a change at the quarterback position. With Rex Ryan gone, Taylor lost his biggest supporter in the locker room….

Phin Phanatic staff predictions: Wildcard edition

For the first time since 2008, Miami will participate in the NFL playoffs. In a week 6 rematch with the Pittsburgh Steelers, how will the Dolphins fare?James AndersonHaving allowed opposing receivers to have 150 yard games the past two weeks is concerning but having Maxwell back might help ele…

Pro Bowl: Which Atlanta Falcons deserved their selection?

Six AtlantaFalcons playerswere voted into the 2017 Pro Bowlthat will be played inOrlando. Not unexpectedly, most came from the offensive side of the ball.With a little luck, all six Atlanta Falcons selected will not appear in this year’s Pro Bowl. As much as we’d enjoy watching Matt Brya…

San Diego Chargers: A look back and then to the future

I’ve been a season ticket holder along with my father since 1961. It’s kind of hard to look back without my Dad, but I’ll give it a try. Some of the moments have been great and some not so much, but it sure feels like time is running short for the “San Diego Chargers.” Anywa…

Joe Mixon Departs for NFL: What That Means for the Oklahoma Offense

Samaje Perine enjoyed a fantastic career as a Sooner and, given the wear and tear running backs endure week to week, the timing for his departure to the NFL is right. Joe Mixon’s decision was a bit more convoluted.Even though Mixon has all the physical tools and skill to be a first-round pi…

Lions rule out Swanson for matchup with Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled out center Travis Swanson for their playoff game Saturday at Seattle.

Browns contemplating change at defensive coordinator

CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are contemplating a major change on defense after a miserable 1-15 season.

Who should the Cowboys fear more, the Giants or the Packers?

Skip Bayless makes the case for one of two possible Dallas opponents on “Undisputed.”

Oakland Raiders Can Steal Bell-Cow in 2017 Draft

Joe Mixon is a 1st-round talent that isn’t even on someof draft boards. So the Oakland Raiders can possibly steal him in the mid-late rounds.The Top-3 running backs in the 2017 NFL Draft are Dalvin Cook Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey. And right below McCaffrey at No. 4 is Joe Mixon…

Chicago Bears Seven-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Going Deep

The Chicago Bears brass did not sound happy when they spoke in their press conference about how the 2016 season ended.Not surprising given it was a 3-13 finish. At the same time they offered plenty of optimism about the future. Namely in regards to their advantageous position in the 2017 NFL draft…

Travis Swanson out, DeAndre Levy Questionable Against Seattle

Lions Without Travis Swanson, while DeAndre Levy and Riley Reiff are Questionable for Tomorrow’s Playoff in Seattle.The Lions will be without starting center Travis Swanson in tomorrow’s Playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. According to the injury report, Swanson will miss his fift…