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The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason goal wasn’t a secret. The plan was to transform the defense’s identity a year after being pushed around. A defensive line with a pass-rush-first mentality is how you end up ranking 31st in the NFL in points per drive. The 2025 rookies were never going to be of the “flashy” […]
As we know, the Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the Panthers paved the way for the Chicago Bears to move into the NFC’s top spot. If both teams continue winning, it’s mathematically impossible for L.A. to clinch the top seed. However, the Rams are relying on Chicago to revert to their old ways, which is […]
The Baltimore Ravens had a rough Thanksgiving loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, and unfortunately, their rookies had plenty to do with it. Malaki Starks Another mostly-steady game from Starks was overshadowed by the most egregious mistake of his rookie year. On the Bengals’ second touchdown of the game, he was the deep safety […]
The nominees for 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award have been unveiled. New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry finds himself among the 32, the league announced Thursday. Named after the late Chicago Bears running back and 1993 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers have a three-game winning streak heading into their bye week. The defense […]
After the Eagles lost to the Bears on Black Friday, defensive tackle Jalen Carter spoke to reporters and mentioned a shoulder injury that was affecting him during the game. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said that Carter was able to still make plays despite the injury, but it looks like it was more serious than […]
The Dallas Cowboys put their recent home wins against last year’s conference champions to the test on the road this Thursday, at last year’s top-seed in the NFC, the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys are just 2-4 on the road this season, with wins against a pair of last place AFC teams, the Jets and Raiders. […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
In a difficult year for the Jets, special teams has been one of the few standout areas. The Jets have had arguably the league’s best special teams. It has been directly responsible for two of the team’s three wins in 2025. Punter Austin McNamara is getting recognition as the AFC Special Teams Player of the […]
As the NFL season winds down, one of the most important awards of the season is coming up, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. This year, Kelvin Beachum was named the 2025 Arizona Cardinals Walter Payton Man of the Year. From the team: The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is […]
Jordan Mailata is the Philadelphia Eagles’ Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee for the 2025 NFL season. The annual award is designed to recognize “outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.” On the field, Mailata ranks 12th out of 83 offensive tackles graded by Pro Football […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
If someone just picked up the box score from the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, they might think that Devin White had a great game, since he ranked second on the team with 11 total tackles. However, a deeper dive tells a different story. According to Pro Football Focus, […]
One of the most frequently asked questions I’ve gotten this week is how the Green Bay Packers will replace starting defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, who should be going on season-ending injured reserve any day now with an ankle injury that he sustained in last week’s win over the Detroit Lions. Yes, the Packers added a […]
A Chicago Bears Super Bowl odds post isn’t something I was planning on doing until I cooked up Thursday’s Bullets and learned that a bettor could turn a $50,000 wager into $3.3 million. NFC North Standings: 1. CHICAGO BEARS : 9-3 2. Green Bay Packers: 8-3-1 3. Detroit Lions: 7-5 4. Minnesota Vikings : 4-8 LISTEN TO THE BLEACHER NATION BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube The Green Bay Packers beating the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving has set up their Week 14 g...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dolphins fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
TreVeyon Henderson turned the calendar to December with recognition. The New England Patriots running back has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month, the league announced Thursday. November saw the No. 38 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft make the first four starts of his career. As veteran running back Rhamondre Stevenson worked […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Eagles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
The Cleveland Browns are currently deep into another disappointing season, one that, with one more loss, will give the franchise its 19th season with double-digit losses since 1999. It will also be the third time in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s six seasons where the Browns hit the mark, with all three coming in the past […]
The Los Angeles Rams defensive line has been good in moments this season, but they have lacked the consistency to be a dominant unit. This was supposed to be the team’s identity and, while they have talent, they’ve only produced at an above average rate. Last season, the Rams defensive line was key down the […]
Welcome to week 13 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel statistics vs. Bills Jayden […]
The Washington Commanders have announced they are activating DE Drake Jackson from injured reserve. He hasn’t played since 2023 when he suffered a patellar tendon injury while playing for the 49ers who drafted him in the 2nd round the year before. He had also been listed with a new groin injury since last Thursday. The […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
The Steelers released Darius Slay after he was a healthy scratch in Week 13, and while reports swirled that he and the Eagles were mutually interested in a reunion, the Bills ended up swooping in and claiming him off the waiver wire. The Eagles and Bills are tied at 8-4 on the season, but due […]
Both Myles Garrett and rookie LB Carson Schwesinger took home some hardware for their performances in November, and it probably won’t be the last time the duo is recognized for their defensive efforts in 2025. Garrett has officially been named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Month after tallying 18 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, […]
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