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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 31: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on October 31, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Players Beginning to Lose Faith in QB Jay Cutler

The Chicago Bears have more locker room drama brewing on the horizon. In the middle of yet another embarrassing season, there are reports coming out that players are beginning to lose faith in starting quarterback Jay Cutler. According to a report from Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report, two Bears’ players in particular sent text messages […]

GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 16: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 talks with head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers looks on before taking on the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 16, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Aaron Rodgers Defends Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy may be on the hot seat after the way that the Green Bay Packers have played this season. The media certainly seems to think that the Packers should consider firing McCarthy and moving on with someone new. At this point in the season, the Packers are 4-5 and third in the NFC North […]

DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 9: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons during the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. dumb penalties, timeouts and picks

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we start with a baffling clock management strategy from the Atlanta Falcons.  Let’s never forget the time the Falcons called a timeout to save one second Atlanta still had a very good chance to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. They trailed Philly […]

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 13: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to throw the ball during the first quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Russell Wilson rises to elite level, earns revenge in Super Bowl rematch with Patriots

Before the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 10 Sunday Night Football trip to Foxboro, the last pass Russell Wilson threw against the New England Patriots was an interception to Malcolm Butler that ended Seattle’s chances of back-to-back Super Bowl wins. Wilson and the Seahawks had an opportunity to avenge that heartbreak in Super Bowl XLIX at least slightly when […]

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 13: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Green Bay Packers: 3 Things Learned from NFL Week 10

The Green Bay Packers came into NFL Week 10 action with a major need for a win. They were favored against the Tennessee Titans, but ended up coming out flat and were blown out by a final score of 47-25. Needless to say, this week was a humbling experience for the Packers. They are now […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 1: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Rams 27-25. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Minnesota Vikings’ thoughtless kick

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we focus on an widely overlooked yet terrible crunch-time special-teams decision.  Why would the Vikings kick the ball into the end zone? After Minnesota scored to take a three-point lead with 23 seconds remaining in a matchup with the […]

OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and Latavius Murray #28 celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders are contenders after passing prime-time test against Broncos

The Oakland Raiders came into their first Sunday Night Football appearance since 2006 in a tie for first place in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, but there were still critics who were unsure of the Silver and Black despite their 6-2 record. Losses at home to the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs, along with […]

CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 18: Corey Coleman #19 of the Cleveland Browns breaks a tackle on his way to an 11-yard touchdown reception against Jimmy Smith #22 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Five fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 9

Week 9 of the NFL season is the second of two weeks where bye weeks play a massive role in the fantasy football landscape. Six teams absent from the player pool will make for yet another Sunday where emergency replacements will be needed and sleepers will play a big role. Bye weeks for Washington, the New […]

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 09: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles watches his team during first half action against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 9, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. terrible game management

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we target several coaches who dropped the ball while trying to manage key situations.  Let’s start with you, Doug Pederson You’re a rookie head coach, and rookie head coaches make these mistakes. But you’re also an offensive coach, which makes […]

OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 16: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Andre Holmes #18 against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 16, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Derek Carr is NFL MVP candidate as Raiders win fifth straight road game

After 13 seasons without a playoff berth, the once-hapless Oakland Raiders appear to be on the road to the postseason at long last. The Silver and Black are currently under a revival thanks to young quarterback Derek Carr, who in his third season is the undisputed best young quarterback in football. During his first two […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Jordan Reed #86 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL International Series Game between Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium on October 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Enough ties: NFL needs to adopt playoff overtime rules to regular season

After a tie game on Sunday Night Football last week between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, the NFL faced another tie in a high-profile game in Week 8. The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins ended their game in London in a 27-27 stalemate after each team failed to score in overtime. Miscues in the final […]

GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 11: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs the football back for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Five fantasy football sleepers for NFL Week 8

Week 8 is the start of two weeks of bye week hell for fantasy football owners. Consecutive weeks with six teams on their byes will heat up the waiver wire market and increase the need for sleepers. If you haven’t prepared for the bulk of bye weeks by now, you probably need a sleeper or […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 23: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups before the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on October 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we take aim at a smart coach who had a really stupid moment. Mike Tomlin’s brain fart I hate having to do this to Mike Tomlin, mainly because I admire his willingness to buck longtime coaching trends and take […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 23: Defensive back D.J. Swearinger #36 and free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrate after a tackle made on running back C.J. Prosise #22 of the Seattle Seahawks during the game at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals tied 6-6. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals’ playoff hopes take hit after wild tie against Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals’ season was very much on the line in their Week 7 Sunday Night Football clash with the Seattle Seahawks. At 3-3, Arizona needed a big home win against their NFC West rivals to keep pace in the division race and move back to a winning record after a nightmare start to the season. The Cardinals […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 16: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants removes his helmet and draws a penalty after scoring the go ahead touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter with the Giants winning 27-23 during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 16, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. celebration penalties and botched DPIs

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. This week, we lead with a recurring theme early this season. Stop punishing harmless celebration, NFL I won’t wax poetic on this for 1,000 words because tons of other outlets have already made it clear that the NFL is ridiculous for continuing […]

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