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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh SteelersYou’re probably tired of the phrase now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers truly do control their own playoff destiny. If they win in Week 16 on Christmas Day, the Steelers lock up the AFC North and are headed for the playoffs. Of course, that task won’t…
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When safety Mike Mitchell arrived in Pittsburgh in 2014, it didn’t take long to get indoctrinated into his new team’s particular distaste for the Baltimore Ravens. ”I’m assuming this is what the NFL wanted,” Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said. Considering the occasionally wayward paths Pittsburgh (9-5) and Baltimore (8-6) took to get here, they’ll take it, too.
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Who were the best defensive backs to ever play for the New York Jets? Here are the top 10 of all-time to ever wear the green and white.The New York Jets have had many defensive backs come and go but only these top ten stood out from the pack when considered for the all-time best at their position….
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The New York Giants have clinched an appearance in the NFL Playoffs. Should head coach Ben McAdoo rest his starters during Week 17?The New York Giants are going to the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2011. That’s reason to rejoice as a Giants fan, but it’s also reason to put …
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Taylor had to be picked up by a team car following the crash.
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Quick thoughts on the Oakland Raiders beating the Colts, 33-25, but losing QB Derek Carr to a broken leg.Derek Carr has a broken fibula, and the time table forrecoverycould be as little as six weeks — that would be Super Bowl weekend — or as much as six months. Tough luck for the Oakland Raiders…
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Highlights, key players and recap from the AFC North title decider between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Week 16.The AFC North title will be decided when the Pittsburgh Steelers host bitter enemy the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on Christmas Day.It’s th…
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The Kansas City Chiefs could move on from Alex Smith after this season, making this an offseason of major intrigue.As fans are still thawing out over the last-second loss to the Titans, many fans are beginning to see this team and thisteam simply is not strong enough at quarterback to win the Supe…
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A once strong wide receiver corps has become one of the big question marks for the Arizona Cardinals. Certainly, the issues with receivers have contributed to the disappointing season. The Cardinalswill miss the playoffs in a season where most experts thought they’d conten…
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Stars across the league are wishing fans a very Merry Christmas.
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After clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys must consider how to navigate playing time over the next three weeks.It is both a blessing and a curse for these Dallas Cowboys.No one will ever complain about earning home field advantage throughout the playoffs,…
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Carr vows to be back on his feet “within no time.”
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The Kansas City Chiefs go into Week 16 with a clear path to the playoffs. With the embarrassing loss to the Titans last week, where that path leadsgot complicated.Had the Chiefs beaten the Titans they would control their own destiny for the playoffs. They would still be in the lead for the divisio…
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Denver Broncos executive John Elway’s roster moves were terrific setters for the future, but no signing impacted the team like a Hall of Famer.In 2011, the Denver Broncos reached the postseason, but John Elway needed a signal caller to control the offense for the team in 2012. Once the India…
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Newman and Rhodes only freelanced on the first series — not the entire game.
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Another Bengals loss leaves fans disappointed. With one game left on the schedule, coaches will need to make better adjustments for a Week 17 win.The Christmas holiday didn’t start with a bang for Bengals fans. Instead of a spoilers victory, The Houston Texans slipped a lump (hunk) of coal t…
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And no, it’s not just because of his two-pick breakout game.That’s not necessarily a credit to the unit, as Jairus Byrd is still not a top-tier safety. But he’s an asset to the defense. He will be on the team in 2017, and hopefully for the years following. He’s good enough to s…
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The Cleveland Browns have given their fans plenty of great memories to go along with the heartbreak over the years. Here are the 30 top moments in franchise history.Once upon a time, the Cleveland Browns were a model NFL franchise.While that may sound like a fairy tale to fans who have only kn…
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Jerry Hughes appeared to bump heads with Miami’s special teams coach.
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Richardson said Marshall should be “embarrassed.”
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The Philadelphia Eagles have effectively been in the offseason for a couple weeks now. With Santa Claus now beginning his yearly pilgrimage to rest and relaxation, it’s time for both entities to make amends once and for all.It seems like just yesteryear, but it’s been just over 48 years …
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We at Raisingzona.com would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to allWe know you have a lot of choices when it comes to reading up and discussing your Arizona Cardinals each season. We want to thank you for taking the time to go onthe bumpy 2016 regular season ride with us.Hopefull…
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As Christmans has arrived we travel South of the border to visit with some huge Miami Dolphins fans who are making noise in Mexico.Miami Dolphins fans come from a variety of places. From the upper Northeast in Newfoundland, Canada where you will find the Shed Dawgs all the way to the U.K. and …
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Welcome to our concluding article in our 49ers fans’ wish list series. In this article, Niner Noise will cover the front office. Like in previous posts, Niner Noise will assess the front office and make offseason suggestions to improve the team.Niner Noise assesses the 49ers front office…
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The Marcus Mariota and Derek Carr injuries really did the2016 NFL playoffs zero favors in the AFC. The league certainly is better for them.It was going to be a potential showcase of the up-and-coming young quarterbacks that were set to replace the old guard. Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady would …
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For the second time this week, the Buccaneers lose a close game and virtually destroy their playoff chances.Back to back weeks the Buccaneers were thrust into the national spotlight and in back to back weeks they showed they just aren’t ready for the limelight. Failing to beat division rival …
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It was not an easy game to watch, but the Houston Texans got some big plays and some Christmas luck late in the game to beat Cincinnati and clinch its second straight AFC South division title.Tom Savage, in his first start in the NFL, struggled in the first half of the game. In the end, he threw f…
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Another week, another win, another reason to believe the Patriots are the team to beat in the AFC.
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After four competitive games to start Matt Barkley’s career with the Bears, he experiencedhis first blow out in a 41-21 loss to the Redskins on Saturday. Unlike his first four starts, where Barkley played well enough to earn a win, he was a big reason the Bears lost. It was so bad that he tied …
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The Minnesota Vikings secondary should all be fined for their actions Saturday afternoon.NFL head coaches get paid millions to coach, strategize, tell the players what to do. And these players get even more money to play, execute, do what the head coach wants. That is how it has always been in the…
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