Around the NFC North: Week 2

It was a tough night for the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. They scored 14 fourth quarter points, but it was not enough as they lost 34-28. While the Vikings were only able to gain 28 yards on the ground, Justin Jefferson had a huge night through the air with… read more

3 & Out: The value of playing the right way, and other notes from an interesting Week 2

The “3 & Out” column is something I did regularly when I wrote exclusively about the Steelers in our pre-FFSN existence. I’m reviving it here for the NFL page. In it, I’ll focus on three things from Sunday’s games that caught my attention, with a fun fact at the end to take us out. Hope… read more

Browns DC Jim Schwartz has his players inspired and ready for Steelers on MNF

Speculating after week one of the NFL season is probably not the best approach to forming solid opinions but in the case of Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, it may be okay to say that he has helped create a new mentality on the defensive side of the ball for the Brown that hasn’t… read more

Around the AFC East: Week 1

The biggest story in all of the NFL for week one took place when Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. The biggest hype story of the NFL offseason was over before Rodgers ever attempted a pass for the New York Jets. The hopes and dreams of the Jets… read more

Whether you love him or hate him, the Aaron Rodgers injury is a tough blow for the NFL

Aaron Rodgers, the new starting quarterback for the Jets, was lost for the entire 2023 regular season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon just four plays into his debut in a Week 1 matchup vs. the Bills at MetLife Stadium on Monday Night Football. That was it, just four plays. It was easy to think… read more

Around the NFC North: Week 1

The biggest win of week 1 in the NFC North came when the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead on Thursday night. The Lions’ defense held reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes to just 226 yards passing on the night. Jared Goff had an efficient night for Detroit in the win. He threw… read more

5 AFC quarterbacks who need to bounce back after their poor season openers

Week 1 was not particularly kind to some of the league’s most high-profile quarterbacks, particularly in the AFC. No one had it worse than Aaron Rodgers, of course, whose season in New York ended after just four snaps with the Gang Green. But for several others who managed to stay healthy, the results were less… read more

Around the AFC South: Week 1

Anthony Richardson made his Indianapolis Colts debut on Sunday in a 31-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Richardson attempted 37 passes in his first NFL game and threw for 223 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He added 40 yards and a touchdown on the ground. On the other side, Calvin Ridley had a big… read more

NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Major Movement after Kickoff Weekend

Week 1 is in the books and, per standard operating procedure, it was a wild ride. Huge upsets, landscape-altering injuries, and big-time blowouts highlighted the weekend. The overreactions are flowing in as Week 2 approaches, and all 32 teams must respond against a new set of opponents. For teams like the Cowboys and 49ers it’s… read more

Around the NFC West: Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals started their march toward the first overall pick in week one when they lost to the Washington Commanders 20-16. Is there a tougher team to watch this year than the Cardinals – especially while Kyler Murray is out of the lineup? Josh Dobbs started this game and went 21 of 30 for… read more

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