Before we get into the nitty gritty of DJ Moore trade chatter, I need to be clear about one thing at the top of this post. I am not advocating a trade of DJ Moore. We are way too early in the offseason process for me to feel strongly one way or another about Moore’s future in Chicago. I’ll need to do some deep diving into his role, fit, and future before I take a hard-line stance one way or another. But with that being said, I know that Moore’s name will undoubtedly come up in trade conversati...
For the third time in nine seasons as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay will be coaching in the NFC Championship. McVay and the Rams have been here before and this is a stage of the playoffs in which he’s never lost. His first win came with controversy as the Rams […]
The 2025-26 NFL playoffs have turned into a fast-moving storyline full of surprises.
Teams that looked ordinary in November suddenly feel dangerous in January. Others
that once seemed unstoppable now face real doubts.
The post 2025-26 Playoffs: Teams Driving the Biggest Super Bowl Moneyline Shifts first appeared on Sports Then and Now .
Shed a tear, with the Conference Championships this Sunday, we only have three football games left and two weekends of the NFL playoffs before we embark on the long offseason. Granted, that is when the news surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders gets interesting, but we also only have a handful of opportunities to close out […]
The Bears’ season ended in heartbreak Sunday night, but the stage couldn’t have been any bigger.
According to numbers released by NBC Sports , the Chicago Bears’ divisional-round loss to the Los Angeles Rams delivered the most-watched NFL Divisional Playoff game in NBC Sports history, averaging 45.4 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Digital platforms, and NFL Digital properties.
The thriller at Soldier Field only grew in audience as the night went on. Viewership increas...
And then, there were four. With the Divisional Round in the rearview, we have just four teams left in the NFL’s tournament to see who gets to play in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. The NFC Championship game is a particularly interesting pier-sixer in that it has two teams that have already faced […]
The latest Bears Banter podcast has dropped! There is so much to celebrate after the Chicago Bears went 11-6 in Ben Johnson’s first year as the Chicago Bears head coach, as they won the NFC North, beat the Green Bay Packers 2 out of 3 times, and won their first playoff game in a decade […]
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite the roster transformation over the past few weeks, as they look ahead to the 2026 season. While a number of players departed in the transfer portal, there were several others who were seniors who will look to play professionally. A big part of that in the pre-draft process is getting […]
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.” Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a […]
Paul Kuharsky is reporting that John “Bones” Fassel will remain with the Tennessee Titans as the special teams coordinator under Robert Saleh. This really comes as no surprise. Fassel is widely regarded as one of the best special teams coordinators in the NFL. He also apparently did Friday film meetings this season while Brian Callahan […]
The San Francisco 49ers are back into offseason mode, and one position that’s always talked about with the team at this time of the year is the defensive line. San Francisco has been known for having an elite defensive line during the Kyle Shanahan era, but it hasn’t reached that standard the last two seasons, […]
The New England Patriots remained without Mack Hollins during Wednesday’s preparations for the Denver Broncos. That changed by Thursday, however, as the wide receiver practiced for the first time since being sent to injured reserve in December. His 21-day activation window has officially been opened ahead of the AFC Championship Game at Mile High. Hollins, […]
And then, there were four. With the Divisional Round in the rear view, we have just four teams left in the NFL’s tournament to see who gets to play in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. The NFC Championship game is a particularly interesting pier-sixer in that it has two teams that have already […]
If there were any questions about what the Miami Dolphins were going to become under Jeff Hafley and Jon-Eric Sullivan, they answered them.
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens hold the two most desirable open head coaching positions in the NFL. Both jobs come with elite quarterbacks, established infrastructure, and championship expectations. Both also carry a unique pressure point: replacing the head coach who defined the most successful era of the franchise. In Baltimore, there’s idle speculation about […]
The Rams hope to have both Byron Young and Quentin Lake available for Sunday’s NFC Championship game against the Seahawks, although both are dealing with health issues this week. Head coach Sean McVay told the media on Thursday that Lake, who has an illness, returned to practice, but Young won’t practice due to a knee […]
Welcome back to another discussion about the 2026 NFL draft cycle. After having to do some quick rebranding, Joey Bray and Ryan Parish are back to discuss Dante Moore’s decision to return to school and the guys’ trip to Mobile, Alabama, next week for the Senior Bowl. Please, like and subscribe so that you get […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have the number one pick in the draft, and everyone is expecting that to be Fernando Mendoza. However, there are other positions of need for the Raiders, and one of them is the offensive line. Throughout the season, the Offensive line has been a topic of discussion with viral videos displaying […]
The Buffalo Bills are officially in search of a new head coach with the mostly unexpected firing of Sean McDermott. While this opens up a window of uncertainty for the franchise and fans, that’s a goldmine for writers and content creators as we run to tell you who we believe should get the job. Well […]
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday his retirement from the NFL. In a post on Instagram, Skipper called it a career after playing the game he’s loved for two dozen years. Here’s his message: 24 years of putting on pads and a helmet every fall. This year I’ll trade that out to […]
The Dallas Cowboys have a new defensive coordinator, with news breaking Thursday that the team was working on terms with Eagles defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator Christian Parker. Brian Schottenheimer apparently chose Parker over several other candidates, including Jim Leonhard, Daronte Jones, and Jonathan Gannon. Todd Archer is confirming the deal. Here’s a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver room is widely viewed as an area in need of significant overhaul, and ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes help could arrive early in the 2026 NFL Draft. In his latest mock draft, released Wednesday, Kiper projects the Steelers to select Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 21st […]
The numbers confirm what the eye test told us all season: the Chicago Bears didn’t just hit on a rookie or two in 2025 — they assembled the most impactful rookie class in football.
According to Pro Football Focus , Chicago finished No. 1 in the NFL in cumulative rookie WAA/WAR (1.0207), edging out every other team once quarterback production was removed from the equation. It’s not a perfect metric, but it does a solid job capturing volume, efficiency, and real on-field value. And by that ...
Twelve months after being reintroduced at Gillette Stadium, Mike Vrabel has been named the 2025 Pro Football Writers of America’s NFL Coach of the Year. The New England Patriots head coach got the call on Thursday amid preparations for the AFC Championship Game. He did so while Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and Denver […]
Brian Flores is signed! I do not know if he will eventually get a head coach offer but at least he wont go and be a defensive coordinator for another team. At the very least, the Vikings will get two 3rd round picks if he gets hired away as a head coach. I do not […]