Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2016 regular season. Today, the Buffalo Bills. 2015 in a nutshell: They avoided a second consecutive non-losing season for the first time this century, finishing 8-8. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor boosted the offense, but a […]

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2016 regular season. Today, the Baltimore Ravens. 2015 in a nutshell: They were decimated by injuries, finishing with a losing record (5-11) for the first time in nearly a decade. Why 2016 could be […]

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2016 regular season. Today, the Atlanta Falcons. 2015 in a nutshell: Despite starting 5-0 and possessing a ton of talent, the Falcons finished 8-8 in their first season under Dan Quinn, failing to make […]

Between now and the end of August, TGS will offer up a quick snapshot of every NFL team heading into the 2016 regular season. We kick it off with the Arizona Cardinals. 2015 in a nutshell: The offense was often unstoppable and the defense was outstanding as they won a franchise-record 13 games. And yet […]

Occasionally during the dead points of this offseason, we’ll look back at some of the quirks, highlights, lowlights and follies from recent years. Today, we relive the time the Chargers looked drunk against Green Bay. The San Diego Chargers can’t blame it on the weather. After all, this was a September game at San Diego Stadium. […]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the Cleveland Browns can’t catch a break. TGFTC, right? This week, the Browns lost their best pass-rusher, Desmond Bryant, to a freak, season-ending pectoral injury. And that hurts, because pass-rushing is kind of important (re-watch Super Bowl 50 for a reminder) and the Browns ranked 29th […]

In the aftermath of the horror that rocked the nation last week in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas, Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell did something very stupid. The 23-year-old posted a graphic illustration online depicting the murder of a police officer, and although he took the post down almost immediately and issued an apology, he’ll likely […]

Occasionally during the dead points of this offseason, we’ll look back at some of the quirks, highlights, lowlights and follies from recent years. Today, we relive a painful evening for Donovan McNabb.  Sunday Night Football, final night of September, 2007. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb drops back to throw 43 passes against the division rival […]

Occasionally during the dead points of this offseason, we’ll look back at some of the quirks, highlights, lowlights and follies from recent years. Today, we relive a strange win for the New York Jets.  On Sept. 22, 2013, the New York Jets became the only team in modern NFL history to win despite committing 20 […]

Occasionally during the dead points of this offseason, we’ll look back at some of the quirks, highlights, lowlights and follies from recent years. Today, we relive a strange loss for the 1999 Miami Dolphins.  On Sep 21, 2009, the Miami Dolphins became the only team in modern NFL history to possess the ball for more than three […]

“Upon further review” is a recurring segment in which This Given Sunday analyzes quirks and fascinating tidbits from the NFL’s history books. The NFL has almost always possessed an even number of teams. As a result, we can have multiple weeks during the regular season in which every team is in action. But for three […]

It’s never too early to start analyzing NFL lines, especially when it’s June and there isn’t a lot else to talk about. So here goes it. Panthers (-2.5) at Broncos Over/under: 43 This is a little shocking. Teams hosting these Thursday night prime-time openers usually kill it. They’ll be celebrating the Super Bowl in Denver, […]

At the very least, Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will make $14.6 million under the franchise tag in 2016. But there’s talk now that the 26-year-old two-time 1,000-yard wideout could sign a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline for franchise players to do so. From ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler: It’s been widely assumed Alshon […]