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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.

ESPN, Others Fall For Bogus Information About NFL Spring League

Late Thursday afternoon, SiriusXM NFL Radio tweeted the following:

Quinn says Falcons WR Julio Jones to play against Panthers (Yahoo Sports)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn says star wide receiver Julio Jones will play Saturday at Carolina after missing two games with a toe sprain.

Your Thursday Night Football Giants-Eagles Simulation is LIVE!

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The New Frontier In Stadium Ripoffs

Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. Email Drew here. Buy his book here.

The NFL Season Is Just A Bunch Of Fashion Fines With Occasional Football Games

Sometimes it really does feel like the NFL is a company dedicated to punishment, with the occasional football game. Skins receiver DeSean Jackson revealed through Instagram Wednesday that he was fined for wearing customized cleats. Jackson argued that the shoes displayed his team colors, although that probably won’t work if he’s going to appeal:

AP sources: Beckham Jr. fined for Sager-inspired cleats (Yahoo Sports)

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fined $18,000 by the NFL for wearing unapproved cleats against Detroit, two people familiar with the fine tell The Associated Press. Beckham wore cleats honoring the late broadcaster Craig Sager, who lost his lengthy battle with cancer last week. Beckham planned to auction off the cleats for charity.

Hey Odell, McAdoo Is Telling You, “Don't Take the Cheese”

The New York Giants (10-4) arrive in the City of Brotherly Love on Thursday, looking for a playoff berth. Odell Beckham and company take on the reeling Philadelphia Eagles (5-9) in a prime time affair. As the regular season nears conclusion, Big Blue’s focus should be on the field. As head coac…

NFL Week 16 picks: Our predictions for every game on the slate

Our writers make their predictions for Week 16.

NFL Week 16: Staff picks and predictions

The NFL Week 16 picks are in, and the primetime games are getting a clean sweep save the Denver Broncos, who got a single vote to stay alive.We are winding down the NFL regular season, and there are still a host of questions that remain. Who is going to have home-field advantage throughout the pla…

DPD Bettors' Guide: Week 16 Santa's “Lock of Year” Edition

While betting on the Cleveland Browns is not the best of moves, there are other games to focus on in this week’s NFL Bettor’s Guide.I was going to lead this columnwise cracking aboutnot getting any bites –noton NFL Ticket Exchange, Stub Hub or even Craigslist –for my two 40-yard-line s…

Tom Savage Will Make First NFL Start Against Bengals

The Houston Texans will turn to third-year quarterback Tom Savage on Christmas Eve against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium.The Houston Texans thought they signed their franchise quarterback. After rolling out the big bucks to sign Brock Osweiler in early March, the first-place Texans are…

David Johnson gets a touching message from his idol Emmitt Smith

Johnson also wanted to be just like Smith and now he’s breaking records like the legend

NFL Week 16: 5 Teams on Upset Alert

Take a look at the latest five teams that should consider themselves on upset alert for NFL Week 16.With plenty of playoff spots still up for grabs, there are stillteams that need to be cautious as they’ll be on upset alert for NFL Week 16.Prior to the start of the regular season, the Ari…

JBB Raiders Podcast: Chargers Recap, Colts Preview

Episode 12 of Just Blog Baby’s Raiders Podcast — featuring Dylan Park, Nick Hjeltness and Ryan Lopes— recaps the Oakland Raiders’Week 15 winover the Chargers, and previews the upcoming matchup against the Colts.The latest episode of Just Blog Baby’s Raiders Podcast re…

The NFL's 10 most clutch quarterbacks of 2016, ranked

Who’s been the most clutch quarterback in 2016?