GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

TGS Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals listen, don’t touch Jimmy

Editor’s Note: The NFL Power Rankings this season at This Given Sunday are a collaborative effort between Matt Clapp and Jay Rigdon. Feel free to tell them how much they hate your team on Twitter (

ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 19: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NFL Rookie Report: Week 1 Edition

Reviewing the opening weekend performances from the NFL’s 2016 rookie class. As with every season, Week 1 of the 2016 NFL schedule featured plenty of highly anticipated rookie debuts. The 2016 rookie class taking to the field for the first time as fans were finally able to see the potential of their first year players […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 28: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Week 2 NFL game watchability rankings

Week 2 is here, and you might be entering the weekend with your own preferences regarding which games to focus on, and which to place on the backburner. Most of you have your favorites and fantasy players to track. But in case you’re completely neutral or need help breaking ties with regard to what to […]

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball in the second half of the Buffalo Bills vs. the Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Four teams that should already be panicking entering Week 2

Week 1 of the 2016 regular season is officially in the books. The first weekend of NFL action gave us a lot be excited for as we had games decided in the waning moments of the fourth quarter and saw young teams come of age right before our eyes. However, for all the great play […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 11: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts and T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate after the Colts took the lead in the fouth quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Indianapolis Colts: Three keys to victory in Week 2 vs. Broncos

Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts are heading into their game on Sunday against the Denver Broncos as major underdogs. After the Broncos knocked off the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 season opener, many immediately wrote off the Colts this week. That being said, the Colts believe that they can head into Broncos’ territory and […]

NFL Week 1 Recap: Looking at the injuries from the opening weekend

Looking at the biggest injuries from NFL Week 1 and the impacts of each injury on the 2016 season. The 2016 NFL season opened this weekend and with it came the first round of injuries from around the league. A handful of key players and notable names suffering injuries on the first week of the […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 03: Sam Bradford #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball in the first half against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on January 3, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sam Bradford expected to start in Week 2 vs. Green Bay Packers

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to take on their NFC North division rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football this week. It is a game that many think they will end up losing, but Mike Zimmer and the Vikings’ coaching staff are going to do everything in their power to pull off a huge […]

ORCHARD PARK, NY – JANUARY 03: Brandon Marshall #15 of the New York Jets celebrates a touchdown catch against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

New York Jets: Three keys to victory in Week 2 vs. Buffalo Bills

The New York Jets are heading into Week 2 looking to pick up their first win of the 2016 NFL season. They were unable to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 1, falling by a final score of 23-22. Looking ahead to Thursday Night Football, the Jets are set to take on their […]

BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during warmups before playing the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills: Three Keys for victory in Week 2 vs. New York Jets

Rex Ryan and the Buffalo Bills are set for a Week 2 showdown with the New York Jets on Thursday night. It is an AFC rivalry that will carry a little extra for both teams, especially Ryan as he is facing his old team. Todd Bowles is looking to prove once again that the Jets […]

Top 5 NFL Players from Week 1

This weekly segment will highlight the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. A.J. Green, WR, Bengals The Bengals narrowly defeated the […]

LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at FedExField on September 12, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NFL quarterback power rankings: Week 2 edition

Throughout the 2016 NFL regular season, we’ll rank the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. Here’s how we view things after Week 1… 1. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: It’s about what he did with what he had. No Le’Veon Bell, no Martavis Bryant, no Markus Wheaton, no Heath Miller. And yet Big Ben led Pittsburgh to a blowout […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after scoring a touchdown as the Chiefs defeat the San Diego Chargers 33-27 to win the game in overtime at Arrowhead Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Alex Smith proves he’s not just a game manager anymore

This past Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs opened up the 2016 regular season against AFC West division rival San Diego Chargers. Last season, the Chiefs dominated the Chargers, sweeping the season series and outscoring them 43-6. However, early Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chargers shocked the Chiefs, outscoring them 24-3 early in the third […]

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers fans should be excited about Carlos Hyde

Carlos Hyde started the 2015 NFL season off looking like a superstar for the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, injuries completely derailed his big season last year and he ended up being a major question mark coming into the 2016 season. He helped answer some of the questions once again in the 49ers’ 28-0 victory over […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 13, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

TGS weekly MVP tracker: Yes, Matt Stafford is leading

With 16 whole weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, here’s how we view the MVP race… 1. Matthew Stafford, Lions: Just one week, but that was pretty encouraging. Stafford completed 31 of 39 passes and led Detroit on a last-minute scoring drive beat a good Colts team on the road. Three touchdowns, no […]

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers wears a towel over his head late in the second half while taking on the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid, feat. everything that happened to Cam Newton

This Weekend in NFL Stupid highlights the dumbest decisions in football throughout the season. And in Week 1, there were plenty. Assault on Cam Newton’s skull Where to start here? Let’s list the many things that were scary stupid about the four illegal hits to the head that the Broncos laid on Cam Newton Thursday […]

Quantcast