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Ezekiel Elliott weighs in on college stars skipping bowl games

The Cowboys RB sent a couple of tweets on their decisions to focus on the NFL Draft.

Like Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey understandably chooses future over present

Christian McCaffrey is skipping the Sun Bowl to ready for the NFL draft. Given that the base criteria for NFL success is good health, who could blame him?

Jaguars name Doug Marrone interim coach for final 2 games (Yahoo Sports)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

Chiefs grades: No excuses, the offense blew it

Oh Chiefs Kingdom what a dark Sunday it is when you have the division lead and the No. 2 seed in the morning and suddenly by the end you are back in familiar No. 5.Twitter has been a nasty place for Kansas City Chiefs fans on Sunday night. Blame is being placed in just about everyone’s lap bu…

Jaguars name Doug Marrone interim coach for final 2 games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Doug Marrone interim coach for the final two games of the season.

Texans owner pivots on Osweiler remarking “Gutsy” quarterback change

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair defended embattled quarterback Brock Osweiler after ugly loss in Green Bay two weeks ago. Now, he’s lauding head coach Bill O’Brien for “gusty call” in benching the team’s high-priced acquisition.We all knew Brock Osweiler was on a short lea…

San Diego Chargers: More heartache as team falls to Raiders

The San Diego Chargers were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs with a Miami Dolphins win on Saturday, however the Chargers were still playing a meaningful game on Sunday taking on the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm. This game was just as important as any for fans, as well as the team, given th…

Red-letter day: Elliott, Cowboys bounce back, top Bucs 26-20 (Yahoo Sports)

Ezekiel Elliott ran faster after he crossed the goal line than he did looking for a hole to get in the end zone from the 2-yard line. Dallas’ rookie sensation and NFL rushing leader had his eyes on an oversized Salvation Army red kettle in front of the stands. Elliott rushed for a career-high 159 yards and that short score and the Cowboys closed in on home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a 26-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

Brady leads Patriots to 16-3 win over Broncos (Yahoo Sports)

Tom Brady brought a power run game and a sturdier offensive line with him to the Mile High City this time. Brady overcame both a slow start and another dazzling performance by Denver’s defense in New England’s grinding 16-3 win Sunday that secured a first-round bye in the playoffs. It also dealt a crushing blow to the Broncos’ playoff hopes.

Chicago Bears Week 15 Report Card

The continuation of the NFL’s oldest rivalry in Week 15 added another exciting chapter to its storied legacy. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears came up on the short end of the stick after a courageous fourth-quarter comeback against the Green Bay Packers. The 30-27 loss drops the Bears’ r…

One team every Super Bowl contender would like to avoid in the playoffs

Nightmare matchups for every Super Bowl contender.

FANTASY PLAYS: Championship week here, same logic applies

Week 16 is a magical time, something that all fantasy players strive for, yet so very few reach.

2017 NFL Draft: Ohio State Gareon Conley Scouting Report

Ohio State’s Gareon Conley is an important part of what is a really talented and effective Buckeyes secondary.Gareon Conley is a young defensive back who has developed into a reliable performer. He has the size, quickness and instincts needed to fit multiple defensive systems. Ohio State rou…

Miami Dolphins still not getting national attention

It’s hard to believe that when the 2016 season started the Miami Dolphins were 1-4 and several missed field goals from being 0-5. Something clicked with the Dolphins after they were blown out by the Titans.The Dolphins control their own fate in the AFC. Win out and they are in. Win one of the…

Christian McCaffrey, Leonard Fournette Wisely Choose To Skip Exhibition Games

Two of the nation’s top running backs will be on the sidelines come their respective bowl games, and they’re smart as hell for sitting.

Fired Bradley regrets not sticking around to see Jaguars win (Yahoo Sports)

Gus Bradley’s one regret is he won’t be around to see the Jacksonville Jaguars win consistently. Bradley held court inside a conference room at the Sawgrass Marriott. Owner Shad Khan fired Bradley following the team’s ninth consecutive loss Sunday, ending one of the least successful coaching tenures in NFL history.

Texans Owner Praises “Gutsy Call” To Bench Brock Osweiler

The Houston Texans are 8-6, but trust me—it has been a slog. By far the most exciting moment of the season came yesterday afternoon, when head coach Bill O’Brien yanked QB Brock Osweiler from the game after his second pick, and the crowd roared its approval.

Here’s the best and only Browns-Bills recap I’ve read, via reader Chris.

Here’s the best and only Browns-Bills recap I’ve read, via reader Chris. [Buffalo News]

Jamoke Running For Mayor Of Omaha: Let's Build An NFL Stadium

Taylor Royal, a 26-year-old accountant who is running as a Republican in Omaha, Nebraska’s mayoral election, has a really stupid idea:

Time To Turn The Page on Rashad Jennings As Starter

The running attack has not been the strength of the New York Giants in 2016. Time and again, New York has sputtered with a rush game ranked at the bottom of the league. As cold weather football commences in earnest, the G-Men clearly need a boost. Part of that boost occurred with the return of guard…

Green Bay Packers adjust for warmer weather to defeat the Bears

The Green Bay Packers held off a Chicago Bears rally and frigid temperatures to secure a 30-27 win at Soldier Field on Sunday.Frozen football has been a topic this weekend for several games scheduled in the frigid below zero temperatures. The Chicago Bears game against the Green Bay Packers was fo…

Panthers Survive Elimination Sunday

Playing on Monday night to conclude Week 15 the Carolina Panthers could have been eliminated from playoff contention prior to the game.For the Carolina Panthers 2016 has been a season of disappointment. A year removed from a Super Bowl 50 appearance and 15-1 regular season the Panthers entered thi…

NFL power rankings, Week 16: Broncos fall, Titans surge

In our Week 16 NFL power rankings, the Tennessee Titans took a huge step forward with their win while the Denver Broncos are sliding horribly….

David Irving Beat The Bucs All By Himself

We’ll talk about how Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving took over last night’s game and ate the Buccaneers’ offense whole, but first I just want you to spend some time admiring his work in the GIF above.

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Week 15, New York Giants

The Detroit Lions walked into East Rutherford on Sunday for the biggest game of the season by far, and played their worst game of the year. No one on offense or defense played considerably well, and the coaching staff performed even worse. It is tough to recover from two redzone turnovers in any gam…

Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 Head Coaching Candidates to Replace Gus Bradley

Who are the top head coaching candidates to replace Gus Bradley with the Jacksonville Jaguars?The Jacksonville Jaguars have finally fired head coach Gus Bradley. This move has been made official by the team and will be effective immediately.Bradley was hired by the Jaguars back in 2013 after h…

Ezekiel Elliott won't be fined for jumping into Salvation Army kettle

Elliott won’t have to pay up for donating himself during last night’s win.

Miami Dolphins control their own destiny WC recap

The Miami Dolphins need a win. They need a win very badly if they want to make the 2016 post-season. Unfortunately they need to travel to Buffalo to get it.On Saturday night the Dolphins took control of their game and on Sunday the Patriots handed the Dolphins a silver ticket for the post-seas…

So That's Why Odell Beckham Has Been Training Himself To Be Ambidextrous

The Giants are sitting pretty for a playoff spot after their 17-6 win over the Lions, a victory capped off by another highlight-reel touchdown catch by Odell Beckham Jr. This one-handed grab wasn’t on the level of his snag against the Cowboys two years ago, but the degree of difficulty was upped by the fact that he used his left hand. Beckham’s a righty.

The Broncos' Defense Wants To Know Why The Offense Can't Just Score Some Damn Points

Sound the beef alarm! Because we’ve got some quality, long-simmering, slow-roasting beef in the Denver locker room after their 16-3 loss to New England, which likely put to bed any playoff hopes for the defending champion Broncos. There’s no shame in losing to a team as good as New England, but this game went as so many have for the Broncos this year: excellent defense, anemic offense. And the defensive players can only take so much of it.