https://www.givemesport.com National Football League News, scores, highlights, opinion and expert analysis Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:15:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 Another week in the NFL, and another starting QB out for the season. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went down in Week 11 and subsequent MRIs revealed that he required season-ending wrist surgery.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:15:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/who-is-cincinnati-bengals-record-breaking-qb-jake-browning/ After the Denver Broncos' 1-5 start, highlighted by a 70-point demolition at the hands of the Miami Dolphins, it looked bleak in Broncos country. Sean Payton’s infamous description of last season as “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL” became an often-quoted punchline. Then, the unexpected happened.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-denver-broncos-turned-their-dark-season-around/ Former All-Pro Linebacker Darius "Shaq" Leonard took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that he had been waived by the Indianapolis Colts after spending the first six seasons of his career with the team.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:10:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/shaq-leonard-waived-indianapolis-colts/ Long before Randy Moss became one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, he was simply a kid—an extremely talented kid—from West Virginia who dreamed of playing for the Dallas Cowboys one day.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-randy-moss-revenge-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-1998/ Benjamin Franklin once opined that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. But if the face of the $100 bill were alive today, he'd undoubtedly have to add the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting a game on Thanksgiving Day to that list.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:09:49 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-dallas-cowboys-detroit-lions-always-play-thanksgiving/ It's never nice to see someone losing their job, but for many in Southwest Pennsylvania, they will have been singing "Ding, Dong, the witch is dead," when they saw the news that their Pittsburgh Steelers had finally reached their wits' end with offensive coordinator Matt Canada's strategies and gameplans. The team has since announced that Eddie Faulkner, who has served as the running backs coach since 2019, will take the reins, though quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will cover play-calling duties.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:52:04 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/firing-of-steelers-oc-matt-canada-was-long-time-coming/ For over a century now, the last Thursday of November has ensured that American households play host to four things: friends, family, turkey, and football. The National Football League has undoubtedly given fans plenty to be thankful for! Whether you're in it for the historic performances, upsets, or you're simply a Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys fan, there's nothing better than watching some of the best players in the league vy for the ever-coveted turkey leg.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:38:43 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-thanksgiving-games-all-time/ The New York Jets and head coach Robert Saleh made the official decision to bench Zach Wilson a day after the team’s 32-6 defeat to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night. The team has named Tim Boyle as the new starter with his debut slated for Friday when he and the team will go up against the Miami Dolphins.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:00:49 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/zach-wilson-benched-new-york-jets-qb/ Every NFL season comes with its own set of surprises. With that being said, it's safe to say that no one expected Joe Flacco's NFL return, especially to an AFC North team that wasn't the Baltimore Ravens. On November 18, reports noted that the Cleveland Browns were hosting the former Ravens QB for a workout, and he was subsequently signed to their practice squad.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:20:58 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-joe-flacco-could-help-his-former-rival-cleveland-browns/ The Kansas City Chiefs host the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football in Week 11, 281 days on from beating them in Super Bowl LVII. Just like it was in Arizona in February, this game will see the number one seed in the AFC take on the number one seed in the NFC.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/revisiting-super-bowl-before-chiefs-eagles/ All week long, there was a fever pitch of excitement in Ann Arbor. The third-ranked Michigan Wolverines were getting amped up for their huge Big Ten matchup with No. 10 Penn State. A win over this conference rival would put the Wolverines in the right mindset for their annual game against Ohio State. A win in that game would solidify Michigan's very legitimate shot at a national title.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:01:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jim-harbaughs-suspension-could-lead-nfl-return/ It is entirely possible that Keenan Allen is the most underrated wide receiver of the modern era. Despite posting a 1,000-yard season with eight touchdowns during his rookie campaign, the pride of UC Berkeley has been consistently left out of the conversation for being one of the top receivers in the league since 2017.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/quiet-dominance-chargers-keenan-allen/ Rivalries are one of the best parts of sports, especially in the NFL. Since they only play 16 games per regular season, it makes the rivalry games all the more special. One classic rivalry that will be renewing hostilities is the Cleveland Browns taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, and it should be a good one.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-iconic-matchups-steelers-browns-rivalry/ It might sound simplistic, but the most important thing that an NFL team can do is score touchdowns. Back in the '60s and '70s, teams preferred to play ball control offense, running the ball safely on the ground rather than passing it dangerously through the air. As old school coaches loved to say: three things can happen when you throw a pass, and two of them are bad.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:15:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lowest-qb-td-rates-in-nfl-history/ Being down on the scoreboard as the third quarter expires is one of the most pressure-inducing situations any NFL fan, player, or coach can experience. While every field-general practices two-minute drills and plans for worst-case scenarios, only a few can execute a successful comeback.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/most-clutch-quarterbacks-ranked-most-comebacks/ According to multiple ex-coaches, tanking’s alive and well in the NFL. In the last seven years, two head coaches alleged their owners offered “straight cash, homie” to ensure losses to improve draft position.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-chances-five-teams-in-race-next-years-top-pick/ The Baltimore Ravens kicked off Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season with a much-needed 34-20 victory over a desperate Cincinnati Bengals team that played the entire second half without star quarterback Joe Burrow. The win finally gave the Ravens a gasp of breathing room atop the AFC North, but came at a tremendous cost.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/players-step-up-for-baltimore-ravens-mark-andrews-absence/ Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced on November 17 that franchise QB Joe Burrow was out for the season after suffering a sprained wrist against the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 11 TNF matchup. Losing someone as crucial to them as Burrow is a huge setback for the team.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-joe-burrows-season-ending-injury-means-lost-season-for-bengals/ In January 2021, the Los Angeles Rams traded Jared Goff and three draft picks to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford. The Rams were a title contender and Stafford had languished in Detroit for years. The trade looked fantastic for the Rams one year later as Stafford led the team to a victory in Super Bowl LVI, where they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 23-20.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:15:21 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/time-declare-lions-winners-goff-stafford/ For the majority of NFL players, getting inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the ultimate achievement. While winning an MVP or Super Bowl is the pinnacle in terms of trophies, this alone does not guarantee you the Hall of Fame. There are currently only 371 HOF members, despite the NFL having been around for over 100 years.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:31:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/active-players-headed-for-hall-of-fame/ When you hear the last name, Watt who do you think of? The answer definitely isn’t Derek. Justin James Watt and Trent Jordan Watt (aka J.J. and T.J.) played in the league for years together, but not for the seam team. J.J. was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2011 and stayed in H-town for 10 seasons before heading to Arizona to spend a couple of years with the Arizona Cardinals until he retired in 2022.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-a-pair-of-watt-boys-from-wisconsin-were-inspired-by-a-packers-legend/ Passing yards is a fun stat for NFL quarterbacks. While it's great to rack up numbers, a lot of passing yards means a lot of passes, which also means a lot more opportunities for turnovers, which some on this list really struggled with.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:16:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-passing-seasons-in-nfl-history-ranked-by-yards/ Bill Belichick stands alone as the greatest coach in the history of the NFL. Working alongside legendary quarterback Tom Brady, he has captured six Super Bowl titles as the head coach of the New England Patriots. Those titles were in addition to the two he won as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:15:21 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/breaking-down-the-worst-season-of-bill-belichicks-career/ In 2022, the usually hapless Detroit Lions enjoyed a rare feel-good season. They barely missed the playoffs but knocked the hated Green Bay Packers out of playoff contention while rising from the ashes of a 1-6 start. This season, the Lions stand atop the NFC North and look primed to go beyond warm feelings.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:31:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-detroit-lions-have-been-best-team-nfc/ The Chicago Bears currently own the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft courtesy of the Carolina Panthers’ record through 10 weeks in 2023. This was by virtue of the Panthers trading for the Bears’ first overall pick to get Alabama quarterback Bryce Young in the 2023 draft.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/chicago-bears-quarterbacks-constant-achilles-heel/ For the first time since early in the 2023 season, NFL fans are being treated to a truly compelling Thursday Night Football matchup, as the Cincinnati Bengals travel on short rest to face the Baltimore Ravens.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:01:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ravens-bengals-breaking-down-afc-north-title-race/ Every fan loves the NFL Draft. The process creates hope for every squad, no matter where they are in the standings. And in the time after the draft, hope springs eternal for every team in the league.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/new-york-giants-redrafting-first-rounders/ From 1997 through 2011, the New York Jets had a very competitive football team. The squad went to three AFC Championship games in that time period and regularly made the playoffs. Since then, the team has been quite poor, missing the postseason each year. The biggest issue has been their inability to find a quarterback who can take them to the next level.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:16:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/aaron-rodgers-serious-returning-field-in/ Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after getting hurt in the 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. After such a brilliant comeback victory against one of the AFC favorites, not to mention a division rival, this is a huge setback for a team that has won four of their last five games.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:14:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-the-browns-move-on-at-qb-after-deshaun-watsons-season-ending-injury/ Around this time last year, the San Francisco 49ers stood 5-4 before ripping off 11 straight wins on their way to the NFC championship game. At that point, the Niners were mired in an offensive quagmire, topping only 30 points twice in the first nine games. Then Christian McCaffrey arrived, and the team transformed into a juggernaut.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:30:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-san-francisco-49ers-are-about-to-go-on-another-run/ Things might get a lot worse before they get better for the New York Giants. They just came off their second-biggest loss of the season to the same team after the Dallas Cowboys dominated them again in Week 10, 49-17. At least the Giants actually scored this time, unlike Week 1 when they were shutout 40-0 by the Cowboys. They are now sporting a 2-8 record and on their third starting QB of the season.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:15:37 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/giants-rookie-qb-tommy-devito-is-about-to-grow-up-quickly/ One of the most fun parts about the NFL is the elaborate celebrations players are able to come up with. Whether it’s a running back or receiver who just scored a touchdown, a quarterback who just made an epic pass or a defensive lineman who got a nice sack. They’re going to celebrate.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:21 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-player-celebrations-in-the-nfl-today/ Onside kicks are the Hail Marys of special teams. It’s usually the last resort for the kicking team to get the ball back to the offense for a chance to tie or win the game or, in less likely situations, it's used as a trick play to try and get a momentum boost. Kicking an onside kick is not as easy as you might think. The kicker has to make sure the ball goes at least 10 yards, but not too far, because the return team has to have a chance to make the recovery.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:15:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-5-onside-kicks-of-all-time/ The perpetual "what if" question looms, especially for players with severe injuries; it's a big question that sparks debates. What if some of these players had never been sidelined—how much bigger would their legacies have been? There are also those players that have their careers interrupted in a big way by off-the-field controversies, which hold them back from reaching their full potential and keeps NFL fans wondering for decades about what could have been.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:15:44 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/10-biggest-what-could-have-beens-in-nfl-history/ Josh Allen is unlike pretty much any other player in the league. He has an upper-echelon arm and has upper-echelon athleticism at the quarterback position. When the Buffalo Bills quarterback has everything working, he is basically unstoppable. Allen has had two offensive coordinators to guide him in his time with the Bills: Brian Daboll and Ken Dorsey.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:46:15 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/bills-firing-of-oc-ken-dorsey-will-not-solve-their-problem/ Ever since the Miami Dolphins hosted the New York Jets in the first-ever International Series NFL game at the world-renowned Wembley Stadium in London, England, in 2007, the face of American football has steadily been preparing for the day that it would be able to successfully expand into the international market.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:30:33 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-international-nfl-franchise-candidates/ The 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers defy logic, reason, common sense, and football history with their “ugly” but effective approach. So far, they persist as the only team above .500, going all the way back to the Leatherhead days, that lost the yardage battle in each of their first nine games.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:26:39 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-the-2023-pittsburgh-steelers-are-the-anti-thesis-of-nfl-analytics/ The Dallas Cowboys have been a bit all over the place this season. The team's record of 6-3 looks pretty good. But that includes stirring wins against the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers as well as horrible losses to the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:15:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ceedee-lamb-is-staking-his-claim-as-the-nfls-best-receiver/ Every draft season, NFL fans, franchise employees, and athletes alike are filled with hope. While there seems to be an absolute lock to be found in every draft class, some are filled with more surprises than others. Future Hall of Famers, busts, and everything in between scatter the ground on draft night.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:17:54 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-nfl-draft-classes-of-all-time/ More than ever before, the NFL is a pass-first league. And wide receivers are often selected at a breakneck pace during the first few rounds of the NFL Draft. These wideouts are expected to come into the NFL and produce right away. But it isn't always so simple.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:59:40 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-rookie-receiving-yards-seasons/ In the last 50 years, NFL fans have been treated to the greatest rushing seasons in the sport's history. From infamous stars to forgotten legends, the single-season rushing yard leaders were just as captivating off the field as they were on it.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:59:55 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-rushing-seasons-nfl-history-ranked-yards/ The Chicago Bears were a playoff team in 2020, but the squad has been rebuilding ever since then. The team was supposed to take a big step forward in 2023. Their young players have gained experience and the Bears added a top-flight receiver this offseason in DJ Moore.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:00:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/yson-bagent-is-the-toast-of-chicago-but-justin-fields-remains-the-future/ There has been a defensive renaissance of sorts throughout nine weeks of the 2023 NFL season, as defensive coordinators have truly hunkered down on eliminating big chunk plays in the passing game. Touchdowns per team per game (2.33) across the league are at their lowest since 2006 (2.32), while total points per team per game (21.6) are at their lowest since 2009 (21.5). Additionally, field goal attempts per team per game (2.04) are at their highest in league history.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/2023-midseason-defensive-all-pro-team/ We are officially at the halfway stage of the 2023 NFL season. Sometimes people pick their MVP after two weeks, but now is the time of the season where it is generally deemed acceptable to start picking award winners. This includes who will be selected to the Pro Bowl, as well as who has been the absolute best of the best at each position. Here’s a breakdown of the NFL 2023 Midseason First-Team All-Pro offense.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:01:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/nfl-midseason-first-team-all-pros-offense/ We’ve officially crossed the halfway point in the NFL schedule, so it’s a natural time for midseason awards. So far, we’ve seen some incredible performances up and down the league. From rookies, to vets, to defensive players, and coaches on America’s biggest stage, the best have delivered a wildly entertaining and unpredictable season.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:30:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/nfl-midseason-awards/ For teams with losing records, a negative fourth-quarter point differential isn't all that surprising. Bad teams are often young, and young players often have to learn how to win late in games. It might also mean that the head coach is often getting outfoxed and that it might be time to make a change at the top.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/least-clutch-nfl-teams-differential/ In the New Orleans Saints' 24-17 Week 9 win, quarterback Taysom Hill became just the second player ever in NFL history to record at least 10 career rushing, receiving, and passing touchdowns. Dubbed the Swiss army knife of the NFL, Hill has exhibited his athleticism at no less than 10 different positions throughout the course of his career. In the words of the late, great John Madden, Hill is absolutely a "football guy." From punt returns to downfield passes, "Touchdown" Taysom can do it all.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-unique-versatility-of-new-orleans-taysom-hill/ NFL football is the ultimate source of entertainment for millions of Americans, and it's the hub of the TV industry. Many of the rewards that come from the NFL's central place in the media landscape go to the wealthy owners of the league's 32 teams.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ten-most-disliked-owners-in-nfl-history/ If an NFL team doesn't have a "franchise" quarterback, they tend to devote much of their time and assets to finding one. For some lucky teams, the answer is already sitting there on the bench. The history of the game is littered with QBs who went from backups to stars. Here are some of the most notable examples.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 22:15:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/quarterbacks-backups-stars/ NFL seasons often seem wide open, with a few teams separating themselves from the pack and the middle of the league fighting for playoff spots. We are in the midst of Week 10 of the 2023 season, and there are several teams feeling pretty good about their chances.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/clutch-nfl-teams-ranked-4th-quarter/ The NFL saw a lot of exciting action in Week 9. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for a rookie-record 470 yards and tossed five touchdowns to lead his Houston Texans to a last-second win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On the other side of the spectrum, Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young threw three interceptions in his team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/last-10-times-player-multiple-pick-sixes-one-game/ When your name is Kyler Murray, you're almost pre-destined to hold one of two professions. Either a Learjet pilot or a professional athlete. The name is just that cool. Kyler Murray does not fly private jets, but he has certainly taken flight in the National Football League with the Arizona Cardinals.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/expect-kyler-murrays-returns-action/ The NFL is riddled with remarkable versatility. Players are often defined by their ability to adapt to different roles and exhibit unexpected talents. Throughout its history, the league has witnessed countless surprise moments that transcend traditional player roles. There have been five amusing instances of non-kickers/punters seizing the opportunity to make field goals, showcasing their versatility and pitching in for their team wherever they need it, when they need it.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/5-hilarious-times-a-non-kicker-made-an-nfl-field-goal/ The New York Jets selected Zach Wilson three years ago. The quarterback hadn't played great competition at BYU, but his tools made evaluators salivate. After a pro day that saw Wilson make some jaw-dropping throws, New York keyed in on him with the second pick of the 2021 Draft.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jets-defense-robert-saleh-zach-wilson/ The Philadelphia Eagles moved to 8-1 after their win against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9 and are in the hottest form in the NFL. However, not many teams in recent times have started 8-1 and actually gone the distance. The Eagles will hope they can disprove this by going one better than their Super Bowl LVII loss to cap the 2022 campaign. Here is a breakdown of the last 10 teams to start 8-1 and how their seasons turned out.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:31:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/last-10-teams-to-start-8-1-and-how-their-seasons-turned-out/ In Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, nine different NFL teams played backup quarterbacks. Of these nine teams, only three won their games. The big news is that one of the wins was a comeback victory for a brand-new quarterback in Minnesota and the other was a big win for Las Vegas after cleaning house last week.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-every-backup-qbs-week-9-performance/ Down 3-0, facing third and goal from the four-yard line with 2:49 left in the first quarter, Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall took a shotgun snap and scanned the field for an open receiver. Unable to find one, he elected to scramble for the end zone, but was stonewalled at the one-yard line by Atlanta Falcons defenders Jeff Okudah and Kaden Ellis.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:15:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-josh-dobbs-won-an-nfl-game-on-three-minutes-notice/ Week 9 in the NFL was filled with great matchups all around. But the Houston Texans up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was up there at the top of the list. After a loss in Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers and their rookie QB, rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans needed to bounce back in Week 9, and bounce back they did. Stroud's comeback performance against the Bucs served as a reminder of what a remarkable season he's been having so far.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-cj-stroud-has-already-sealed-the-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award/ There are no jobs where you can expect to perform at a high level within your first week. Whether you are a car salesman, telemarketer, or a supermarket stocker, you are not expected to be perfect straight away. The same goes in the NFL. However, Joshua Dobbs disproved this theory in the Minnesota Vikings’ thrilling comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:30:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-performances-by-qb-who-came-on-in-relief/ The Dallas Cowboys added a new member to their roster on November 7 as receiver Martavis Bryant signed with the team just a day after Week 9 wrapped up. Bryant had recently been reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell on November 4, 2023, and a few days later, the Cowboys made their move.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:26:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-martavis-bryant-fits-into-the-dallas-cowboys-offense/ From legendary tight ends to one of the fastest receivers in NFL history, the career receiving leaders list for the Kansas City Chiefs is extremely top heavy. But rest assured, the usual suspects are all there. Everyone is aware of the contributions of Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce to this franchise. However, there are some forgotten legends here whose names are certainly worth remembering.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:16:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-chiefs-receivers-of-all-time-ranked-by-yards/ Ahead of Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, the Las Vegas Raiders finally bit the bullet and fired head coach Josh McDaniels. The former New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator was among the top three in preseason betting odds to be the first head coach to be shown the door, and leaped to the top of the list after deciding to take a 26-yard field goal when trailing by 8 with 2:26 remaining in a 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football in Week 3.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:16:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/who-is-antonio-pierce/ Movies are a big part of U.S. culture, and there is nothing quintessentially more American than a father throwing a football to his son. There have been many films on the sport, with some performing better than others in the cinema. Football may appeal to a specific demographic, but football movies are fun for everyone, whether they're comedies or historical dramas. Here’s a breakdown of the ten best football movies.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:15:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-football-movies/ In the wake of Matthew Stafford's extended hiatus due to a lingering thumb injury, the Los Angeles Rams have officially agreed to contract terms with NFL journeyman Carson Wentz. While Wentz's career has been an emotional rollercoaster from the very start, the Rams are hoping that he has just enough gas left in the tank to keep them afloat until Stafford's impending return.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:26:13 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/pros-and-cons-of-the-los-angeles-rams-signing-of-qb-carson-wentz/ In a wild Week 9 comeback win, the Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud set a new rookie single-game passing record for yards, breaking Marc Bulger’s mark, which stood for 21 years. Stroud joins a motley crew of Hall of Famers, Pro Bowlers, backups, and a couple of surprises in the top 10 for single-game rookie passing yards.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-rookie-qb-performances-ranked-by-passing-yards/ After nearly every game this season, fans of the Dallas Cowboys feel like world beaters or hot garbage. Before their spirited loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, America’s team owned a 24.2-point average margin in wins and a 22-point average margin in losses, not to mention they’d only seen a single lead change all year before Philly.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:01:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-the-dallas-cowboys-are-the-most-erratic-team-in-the-nfl/ In 1962, part owner of the Oakland Raiders, Bill Winkenbach, gathered with his friends and cohorts in a New York City hotel room. It was there that the first-ever fantasy football league was created. Since then, fantasy football has taken on a life of its own. While it was first introduced to the Internet in 1985, it would not become as commonplace as today until the turn of the century.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:33:30 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/10-best-fantasy-seasons-in-in-nfl-history-ranked-by-points-per-game/ The NFL trade deadline has passed for another year, with few big-name players on the move yet again. There were a few impactful 2023 deadline day deals, however.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:15:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-10-best-deadline-day-moves-of-all-time/ As a quarterback, the number one goal in the NFL is to lead your team to a Super Bowl and win it. Unfortunately, not every QB gets this opportunity—but not for a lack of talent. There were some phenomenal QBs over the years who broke records, had great playoff runs, and even got inducted into the Hall of Fame, but just never could get that ring. Some did make it to the big game, but fell just short. Here are the top 10 quarterbacks to never win a championship.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-10-qbs-who-never-won-a-super-bowl/ The NFL Combine invites the greatest athletes in college football to prove their physical prowess in front of a sea of scouts and decision makers. A single athletic drill could raise or sink a prospect's value by millions of dollars. Players can go from an unheralded prospect to a first round pick in under 4.4 seconds, thanks to the 40-yard dash.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:07:13 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-five-greatest-combine-performances-in-nfl-history/ Football is a game designed by humans, for humans. It is played by humans and officiated by humans. It's only natural for the game to be plagued by imperfect calls made by imperfect beings, but which ones were the most egregious? Some refereeing mistakes stand out above the rest for a variety of reasons from the same mistake being repeated, the stakes of the game at hand, or how undeniable it was that a call was missed. Here are the 10 worst officiating blunders the NFL has seen.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:09:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/10-worst-officiating-disasters-of-all-time/ The offseason is never very far away, and even though we have the NFL draft and free agency to look forward to, it’s always a bummer to not have football on every Thursday, Sunday, and Monday from February to August. To fill the football-shaped void in our hearts, there are a few elite football shows to watch in a wide range of different genres. Even if you don’t know much about football, some of these shows are still be entertaining viewing. Here are the top five TV series about football.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:30:13 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-5-shows-about-foootball/ In Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season, rookie quarterback Will Levis tossed a 47-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to kick off the scoring in an eventual 28-23 victory for the Tennessee Titans over the Atlanta Falcons. With the catch, Hopkins tied Marvin Harrison and Joey Galloway as the only players in NFL history to catch four different quarterbacks' first career touchdown pass.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:00:13 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-qbs-thrown-td-to-deandre-hopkins/ Against the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey made history, matching Lenny Moore’s 60-year-old record of 17 consecutive games scoring a touchdown. Ironically, the Hall of Fame Baltimore Colt Moore represents the earliest blueprint for a McCaffrey-like player.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/mccaffrey-vs-moore-comparing-the-2-longest-td-streaks-in-nfl-history/ The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have been locked in a fierce intra-divisional rivalry within the NFL for 63 years. This enduring clash has consistently held the top spot in the league's intense showdown rankings, particularly emblematic of the NFC East's rugged and competitive spirit. The rivalry goes so deep that the blue-collar town of Philadelphia and the more glitzy city of Dallas have developed a dislike of each other that's even bigger than football.

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/10-most-memorable-matchups-in-the-epic-cowboys-eagles-rivalry/ "Just win, baby!" Those are the famous words of former Las Vegas Raiders owner Al Davis. That statement of pride has unfortunately been more of a motto than a mantra for the franchise for a while. The team has had a winning record just twice in the past 21 seasons.

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-las-vegas-raiders-move-forward-after-cleaning-house/ Week 9 is upon us, which means we are at the halfway point of the season. How time flies. This is the time of the year when contenders either establish themselves or become pretenders, or teams come out of the blue and sneak into the playoffs. There have been some thrillers in this game week of the NFL season over the years, so here’s a closer look at some of the best barnbarners that Week 9 of the NFL season has ever seen.

]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-week-9-games-in-nfl-history/ It's Sunday evening. RedZone has finished. Just when you think you are all footballed out, you hear “Waiting all day for Sunday night”. It draws you right back in. This is the power of NFL theme music. There is no sport that gives you this much hype, so much so that you could just as happily watch a game on television as in person. Sunday night blues are no longer an issue from September until early February, thanks to the NFL.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-the-theme-music-for-all-5-nfl-broadcast-partners/ For many critics of coach Bill Belichick, his best days are now long behind him, never to return. It may be tempting to write off the legendary coach while the Patriots continue to struggle in the post-Brady era, but we don’t have to look too far for plenty of reminders that underestimating a man who has made a living out of beating the odds is never a safe bet.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/wins-that-made-bill-belichick-a-legend/ A.J. Brown recently became the shining jewel of Philadelphia Eagles' general manager Howie Roseman's crown. In a move that may well define his illustrious career, Roseman's acquisition of Brown in 2022 is already being hailed as one of the greatest trades in recent NFL history.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/breaking-down-all-6-performances-from-aj-browns-record-breaking-run/ In the wake of cornerback Trevon Diggs' season-ending ACL injury, second-year phenom DaRon Bland has restored faith in the Dallas Cowboys' secondary. The 2022 fifth-round draft pick has been nothing short of exceptional throughout the start of his sophomore campaign.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/who-is-daron-bland-the-cowboys-defenses-pick-six-machine/ The 2023 NFL season has been a tough one for quarterbacks, and there are several backups that are likely to be starting in Week 9. Some of these are coming in as replacements for injured starters, although there are also cases where some backups are thrown in to replace benched or traded former starters.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:16:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-every-backup-qb-that-could-start-in-week-9/ The Miami Dolphins travel to Europe for the second time in three seasons as they head to Germany for the inaugural Frankfurt game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This is a massive matchup for the AFC's playoff seeding, with the second seed Dolphins up against the one seed Chiefs. With a 1-4 record in London, the Dolphins will hope that they can make it 2-4 on European soil this weekend.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:01:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-the-matchup-with-the-chiefs-in-germany-is-a-must-win-for-the-miami-dolphins/ “FedEx Field is the worst stadium on the planet.”

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:24:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-washingtons-fedex-field-gets-a-bad-rap/ Historically, the NFL trade deadline comes and goes in a whisper. This year, though, the San Francisco 49ers made waves by acquiring defensive end Chase Young from the Washington Commanders. The Niners sent a third-round pick in exchange for the former second overall selection from the 2020 NFL draft. This marks the second year in a row that San Francisco took a big swing at the deadline in pursuit of a Super Bowl.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:34:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/san-fransisco-49ers-traded-for-chase-young-and-breaking-down-their-new-insane-d-line/ The NFL trade deadline went off with a bang, thanks to the New York Giants swapping defensive lineman Leonard Williams with the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 second-round pick and 2025 fifth-rounder. On the face of it, both teams win.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/new-york-giants-seattle-seahawks-leonard-williams-trade-breakdown/ The Chicago Bears currently reside in the basement of the NFC North with a 2-6 record. There are plenty of factors that play into their poor standing. A big piece of the puzzle of Sunday success is the defense. Chicago's defensive unit has allowed opponents to churn up 2,728 yards on them this year, seventh most in the NFL.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:15:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/montez-sweat-how-he-is-a-boon-for-the-hapless-bears-pass-rush/ The trade deadline was at 4pm on October 31, and there are a few players who will be rocking new jerseys for the remainder of the season, including Josh Dobbs. Quarterbacks are dropping like flies left and right in the NFL, and Kirk Cousins was not immune, as he went down in Week 8 with a season-ending torn Achilles—just in time for the Minnesota Vikings to pick up a QB before the deadline.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:26:51 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/josh-dobbs-traded-to-the-minnesota-vikings/ In one of the bigger moves of an unexpectedly lackluster NFL trade deadline day, the Buffalo Bills bolstered their secondary for the stretch run by nabbing CB Rasul Douglas from the Green Bay Packers. Buffalo sent a 2024 third-round pick to Green Bay in exchange for Douglas—who has one interception and six pass breakups this year—and a 2024 fifth-round pick.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/buffalo-bills-acquisition-rasul-douglas-exactly-what-need/ We have seen this year after year. Every season is filled with pretenders who struggle for form when it matters. There are also those who start poorly and end up stringing together wins down the stretch and subsequently into the playoffs.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/teams-that-will-freefall-three-that-will-rise-strength-of-schedule/ Rookie QB Will Levis got the start for the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 for Ryan Tannehill, who suffered an injury in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. Levis' debut was one for the books. Tennessee got the win over the Atlanta Falcons and all of Titan nation could breathe again, because 3-4 looks a lot better than 2-5.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:31:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/will-levis-historic-debut/ NFL trade deadline day has officially come and gone, and with it, many half-baked theories about elite players making big, earth-shattering moves on Halloween deadline day. While there wasn't as much movement as many insiders and fans might have liked, there were still several major moves made by teams looking to consolidate a weakness or start planning for next season. Here are all the major moves from NFL deadline day 2023.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:50:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/nfl-deadline-day-tracker-every-major-move/ The Carolina Panthers’ 2023 season has been far from a banner campaign. They became the last NFL team to win its first game in Week 8. But these struggles were to be expected, with rookie quarterback Bryce Young needing time to get acclimated to NFL game speed and new head coach Frank Reich’s offensive system.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:15:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-seasons-undrafted-receivers-nfl-history/ In typically painful Minnesota Vikings fashion, Kirk Cousins suffered a brutal Achilles injury amid his best year as a pro. You have to feel for Vikings fans, who just watched Cousins dice up the vaunted San Francisco 49ers defense for 378 yards, completing 78% of his passes, all without Justin Jefferson.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:15:45 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-the-minnesota-vikings-move-forward-after-kirk-cousins-season-ending-injury/ Miami, Florida is a very popular destination getaway for tourists and those going on vacation. Miami and its surrounding area had nearly 27 million visitors last year alone. All the beautiful beaches, restaurants, and nightlife are big attractions to the city. However, if you're a member of an NFL team, Miami is one place you do not want to go...especially if you play defense.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/breaking-down-main-factors-miamis-offensive-explosion/ To be a head coach in the NFL is quite an accomplishment. After all, there are only 32 of them on the entire planet. The role comes with endless responsibilities, some praise, much negative commentary, and plenty more. It's a coveted position that comes with an equally coveted paycheck.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:15:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/5-lowest-paid-head-coaches-in-the-nfl/ Nicknames are fun, for the most part. The best part about a nickname is the story behind it. For instance, when did the Minnesota Vikings start being known as “The Purple People Eaters” and why? Well, besides the fact they’re purple, that’s why we’re here. We're taking a look at some of these elaborate team nicknames and where and how they originated. Here are the top 10 most memorable and clever team nicknames in NFL history.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:35:49 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-nfl-team-nicknames/ Pro football is a great game. Unlike the four other major North American sports, it happens just once a week, and the season is much shorter. There is an urgency each game that ups the ante of the contest. Fans prepare all week, figuring out where they'll be watching their favorite team, and what gear they'll don on Sundays.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/top-5-scandals-that-shook-the-nfl-world/ Los Angeles Rams kicker Brett Maher was released after his Week 7 performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He missed three kicks that could have cost the Rams the game. Of course, the missed kicks weren’t the only reason they lost, it is a team sport and all, but as a kicker when your one job is to kick a field goal, it’s kind of a big deal when you miss three in a game. Especially when that game is tight.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:00:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/rams-kicker-brett-maher-is-having-a-recurring-nightmare/