Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said before the game against that Detroit Lions that he wanted his team to be the Grim Reapers and wield a death knell to the visiting Lions’ playoffs hopes. And while they did that with a 23-10 victory, a more appropriate guise would have been […]
Depot After Dark: Steelers Fans On Loss, Ekuale Suspension Over, Stefanski’s Victory Speech
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Dec. 29. STEELERS FANS ON LOSS The Steelers had a chance to solidify their spot in first place in the […]
Rapoport Offers Optimism For Lamar Jackson, Uncertainty For T.J. Watt
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are in a wait-and-see mode to determine if their star players can suit up in Sunday night’s must-win game. But the Ravens seem to feel better about QB Lamar Jackson’s chances than the Steelers do about EDGE T.J. Watt’s. Monday evening, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided an update on […]
1 breakout candidate for each MLB team in 2026
Drake Maye believes this Boston athlete should be getting MVP consideration
“He’s doing whatever they need him to, and he can score the ball at will, and he does it nonchalantly.” The post Drake Maye believes this Boston athlete should be getting MVP consideration appeared first on Boston.com.
The Vikings’ Quarterback Overhaul Gets Underway with Trio of Decisions
The Vikings’ quarterback spot would look considerably more optimistic had things gone differently with J.J. McCarthy. Instead of a season-long coronation, Mr. McCarthy proved that wearing the crown can indeed be heavy. He battled ineffectiveness alongside injury — sometimes those two things got mixed together — as Minnesota has stumbled toward an 8-8 record. GM […]
Vikings Activate Promising Rookie for Week 18
Sadly, the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 18 tilt with the Green Bay Packers will feel like a preseason game, as both teams have absolutely nothing to play for. And six days before the contest, Minnesota has made a preseason-adjacent move, activating rookie cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn from the practice squad. Minnesota finally pulled the trigger on Vaughn, […]
3 former Broncos the team wishes they had with playoffs right around the corner
This is nothing more than a fun exercise, but do the Denver Broncos perhaps wish they had these three players on the team as playoffs approach?
Broncos may have seamless path to Super Bowl LX thanks to Bo Nix
The Denver Broncos have gone 23-10 in the regular season since the start of the Bo Nix era, and all this team has done is stack win after win. The Broncos are o
Unexpected Chargers decision hurts Jaguars’ path to No. 1 playoff seed
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to seize the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but the Los Angeles Chargers just complicated things because of a decision.
Florio: ‘People Around The League’ Think DK Metcalf’s Suspension Should’ve Been Longer
DK Metcalf got suspended for the final two games of the regular season for getting into an altercation with a fan during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Detroit Lions. His presence was missed in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers’ offense looked anemic, especially when throwing the ball. He’ll also miss Week […]
‘Don’t See How They Can Get It Done’: Bucky Brooks Pessimistic About Steelers’ Chances Against Ravens
The regular season is almost over, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot to play for still. Their season comes down to Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. If they win or tie, they’re in the playoffs. If they lose, then their season is over. This matchup has a lot of stakes to it, but […]
To Face AFC North Winner, Fight For No. 5 Seed Becomes Clearer
If the Pittsburgh Steelers right the ship and storm back with a big win Sunday night over the Baltimore Ravens, they will secure the AFC’s No. 4 seed. From there, all eyes will turn to their opponent in the Wild Card round, the No. 5 seed. Playing the final game of the regular season, Pittsburgh […]
The Jets hold a Ph.D. in dreadful — and the numbers don’t lie
It’s been easy to pile on the Jets this year because, well, they’re deplorably bad. In December, they were actually historically bad, losing all four of their games by a combined score of 153-46. That’s an average of around a 38-11 beating every week, and that minus-107 point differential is the worst in the history…
Aaron Glenn backtracks after questioning Jets’ effort: ‘Did not quit’
A day after questioning his team’s effort, Jets coach Aaron Glenn backtracked a bit.
Dodgers trade outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Marlins
The Dodgers are trading outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Miami Marlins for minor-league pitcher Adriano Marrero, according to multiple reports. The speedy Ruiz played 19 games for the Dodgers after being acquired in an April trade. He was primarily a defensive replacement or pinch-runner, hitting .190 (4 for 21) with four stolen bases. He provided […]
Marlins add speedster Esteury Ruiz in trade with Dodgers (source)
Alvarez’s health the key to slugger succeeding in ’26
Vikings Head Coach Opens the Door for J.J. McCarthy
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed his team’s Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions with a hairline hand fracture, casting his Week 18 availability into doubt. Now, according to his head coach, Kevin O’Connell, McCarthy could return to play against the Green Bay Packers to close out the season. O’Connell left McCarthy’s availability in […]
A Discarded QB Trade Idea Is Circling the Vikings Again
In 2024, the Minnesota Vikings reportedly expressed trade interest in Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, but that franchise was not selling. Fast forward to the doorstep of the 2026 offseason, and the idea is circulating once again. The idea keeps resurfacing because Minnesota’s QB picture still has fog around it, and the league loves […]