Category: NFL

Azeez Al-Shaair getting suspended for multiple games after Trevor Lawrence hit should surprise no one

This makes sense.

A three-game suspension for Azeez Al-Shaair delivering a late hit to a sliding Trevor Lawrence would be a bit of a shock.

But it’s not just that hit that the NFL cited as the reason for the multi-game suspension after Al-Shaair wrote an apology on Monday.

NFL VP of Football Operations Jon Runyan pointed out Al-Shaair engaging in more dangerous and unsportsmanlike behavior after his ejection, while also noting “multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.”

So it’s clearly a message that this was the last straw and this needed to be addressed with more than just one game away from the Houston Texans. Makes sense, especially when you see videos like this one:

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Bo Nix pulled a Jameis Winston and yelled for the Browns to jump offsides, which didn’t work

“JUMP OFFSIDES!”

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix really went full Jameis Winston against the Browns, and we’re giggling way too hard about it.

It’s no secret that Jameis is famous for saying some unintentionally funny stuff before, during or after a game. Last week, during a win against the Steelers, he quite literally told their defensive line, “Somebody jump offsides!” (Can’t blame the guy for trying, right?)

It seems that his light-hearted quip found his way to Bo Nix. On Monday night, the rookie quarterback was mid-hard count when he became seemingly frustrated that no one had moved. That’s when he hilariously yelled out, “Jump offsides!” and we can’t stop laughing.

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Jameis Winston had a hilarious plea to God after 2 pick-sixes

“I’m just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick sixes.”

Jameis Winston had himself a very Jameis Winston game on Monday night, followed by a very Jameis Winston quote.

The Cleveland Browns quarterback threw for 497 yards (!) with four touchdowns (!!) and three interceptions (!!!), which included two picks returned for scores.

And after the game, the man known for some classic quotes after games and some amazing pump-up moments beforehand delivered another great quote: “I am a better player, but in times like this, it’s an opportunity to grow in front of the Lord even through the toughest circumstances. I know I’m better than this. I’m just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick sixes.”

Perfect. No notes.

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NFL Draft order 2025: 3 teams are continue to be tops ahead of Week 14

The latest 2025 NFL Draft order after Week 13.

The end of the 2024 NFL season is coming quick. It’s not over yet though!

So it’s not too early for fans of the struggling teams this season to start focusing on the future. Because there are some quarterbacks available for teams who need one in the 2024 NFL Draft.

So, with a hat tip to Tankathon and as NFL mock draft season continues (be sure to check out the latest NFL mock draft from our Christian D’Andrea), here’s a look at the current 2025 NFL Draft order as Week 13 comes to an end after Thanksgiving. Note that we’ll only do the first 18 picks, since the rest are put into order after the playoffs.

If you’re a Giants, Raiders or Jaguars fan, this is fun to look at:

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. Las Vegas Raiders 

3. New York Giants

4. New England Patriots

5. Carolina Panthers

6. New York Jets

7. Tennessee Titans

8. Cleveland Browns

9. New Orleans Saints

10. Cincinnati Bengals

11. Chicago Bears 

12. Miami Dolphins

13. Dallas Cowboys 

14. San Francisco 49ers

15. Indianapolis Colts 

16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

17. Los Angeles Rams

18. Arizona Cardinals

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NFL playoff picture: Who’s in, out or clinched ahead of Week 14?

A look at the playoff picture this week.

After Week 14, we’ll have a few more weeks of NFL action to decide who’s facing whom in the postseason, as the road to Super Bowl 59 will truly begin.

But for now, if you’re wondering what the playoff picture looks like, you’ve come to the right place.

A few teams have already been eliminated (sorry to your squad if you root for them, but here’s the NFL Draft order right now to help!), but we’ll split it into the NFC and AFC and see who’s up, who’s down and who’s in between as of right now:

AFC playoff picture

In right now:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Buffalo Bills

3. Pittsburgh Steelers

4. Houston Texans

5. Los Angeles Chargers

6. Baltimore Ravens

7. Denver Broncos

Out but looming:

8. Indianapolis Colts

9. Miami Dolphins

10. Cincinnati Bengals

11. Cleveland Browns

12. New York Jets

13. Tennessee Titans

15. Jacksonville Jaguars

NFC playoff picture

In right now:

1. Detroit Lions

2. Philadelphia Eagles

3. Seattle Seahawks

4. Atlanta Falcons

5. Minnesota Vikings

6. Green Bay Packers

7. Washington Commanders

Out but looming:

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9. Arizona Cardinals

10. Los Angeles Rams

11. San Francisco 49ers

12. Dallas Cowboys

13. New Orleans Saints

14. Chicago Bears

15. Carolina Panthers

Who’s been eliminated from the playoffs?

New England Patriots

Las Vegas Raiders

New York Giants

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Ravens currently have 5 players who are leading vote-getters for 2025 Pro Bowl games

The Ravens have five players who are the leading vote-getters at their position in the AFC: QB: Lamar Jackson, RB: Derrick Henry
ILB: Roquan Smith, CB: Marlon Humphrey, SS: Kyle Hamilton

The Ravens (8-5) are one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. That popularity can be seen in the Pro Bowl voting. After one week of voting, star quarterback Lamar Jackson leads all players in balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. He has received 44,681 votes. Ravens running back Derrick Henry is 2nd among all players with 40,729 votes.

Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley (40,602), Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (36,574), and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs (35,637) round out the top five.

The Detroit Lions lead all clubs in total votes received, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fans can vote as often as they would like to help determine the 88-man roster and send the league’s best players at each position to Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games until Monday, Dec. 23, across a variety of platforms, including:

  • ProBowl.com/Vote

  • On club sites (i.e., https://www.baltimoreravens.com/pro-bowl-games/vote)
  • Social voting — During the final two weeks of voting (Dec. 9 – Dec. 23), fans can vote directly on “X” (formerly Twitter) by tweeting the first and last name of the player, tagging the player’s official Twitter handle or creating a hashtag including the player’s first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag: #ProBowlVote. Social votes will count as double during the final two days (Dec. 22 – Dec. 23).

Player selections will be determined by the consensus votes of fans, players, and coaches, with each group’s vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected for this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches, and players to determine its Pro Bowl teams. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, Dec. 27.

If the season ended today, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels would be the starter over Jalen Hurts (Eagles) and Jared Goff (Lions), among others in the NFC.

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Mic’d-up video showed Josh Allen’s hilarious exchange on the Bills sidelines after his epic receiving touchdown

“I love football.”

There’s nothing quite like a snow game’s ability to turn a primetime NFL matchup into chaos — in the best way. And the Buffalo Bills embraced all of that in Sunday night’s win over the 49ers.

It even gave us a hook-and-ladder touchdown from inside the 10-yard line.

With the Bills controlling the game in the third quarter, Josh Allen’s pass to Amari Cooper on first down looked to be stopped for little gain. But Allen saw an opportunity to call for a lateral, and Cooper was on the same page.

The result was, well, a Josh Allen touchdown pass to himself. And mic’d-up video from NFL Films showed how Allen’s Bills teammates broke down the play from the bench.

I love how everyone was trying to figure out how the play was going to be scored. And when Allen found out that it was indeed a receiving touchdown to himself, he thought it was hilarious.

“I love football,” Allen said.

That’s the kind of play that probably brought back childhood memories. Snow games rule.

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John Harbaugh dismisses idea of replacing kicker Justin Tucker

placekicker Justin Tucker has already set a career high that he would rather not have.

Through the first 13 games of the season, Baltimore Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker has already set a career-high that he would rather not have.

Tucker missed three kicks (two field goal attempts, one extra point) in the 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles today, giving him ten errant kicks (two extra points, eight field goals) on the season.

His ten missed kicks lead the NFL, making the man who entered this season by many measures the greatest placekicker of all time now the league’s most inaccurate.

An uncharacteristically lousy season like this has led to a backlash among Ravens fans and speculation that he could be replaced as the Ravens’ PK.

“I don’t plan on doing that right now,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media after today’s game.

“I don’t think it’d be wise.”

According to a post on X by the 33rd Team, 602 Kickers have attempted 25+ field goals in a season since 2000.

Tucker would rank 576th at 70.4% when you rank all seasons by field goal percentage accuracy.

While those numbers are brutally awful, there is no denying that fact. If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt, it’s Tucker. Given his storied career and legendary track record, he should be given the chance to straighten it out.

Cooper DeJean was even surprised that he fully picked up Derrick Henry in perfect tackle against the Ravens

He didn’t realize his own strength.

There aren’t many players — if any — who are more difficult to tackle than Ravens running back Derrick Henry. He’s a 6-foot-3, 247-pound behemoth with the kind of speed you never see from a person that size. If anything, Henry is the one who throws defenders to the ground.

On Sunday, he was on the receiving end of that experience and it came courtesy of Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean.

With the Ravens facing third and 11 in the fourth quarter, Lamar Jackson checked down to Henry in the flat, and DeJean unleashed an absolutely textbook tackle. It was so perfect that he lifted Henry from the ground and drove through the tackle. For reference, DeJean is listed at just shy of 200 pounds.

After the game, DeJean was asked about the tackle. And he even admitted that he didn’t expect to fully lift Henry off the ground like that.

I guess he didn’t realize his own strength.

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A Bills fan actually tried throwing a snowball at a 49ers field goal attempt

Nice try.

When the snow comes out in Buffalo, you know what comes next: snowballs are going to get thrown.

(Related: hey, NFL fans, please don’t throw snowballs at people on the field, OK? Thank you.)

MORE SNOW GAME: 11 stunning photos from Bills-49ers

That happened on Sunday night when the San Francisco 49ers attempted a field goal. It wasn’t a player who got the cold stuff at them (thank goodness), but rather the ball itself — you can see in the video below a snowball flying at the football as it comes through the uprights.

Nice try, Bills fan. Here’s that moment from Sunday:

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