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Broncos Veteran Stands Alone As NFL’s Most Reliable Protector

The Denver Broncos are an old-school team. They focus on two things: Playing defense and r... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 19: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the New York Giants at Empower Field At Mile High on October 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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Bo Nix Could Be Poised For Big Primetime Game

The Denver Broncos will face the Washington Commanders for a Sunday Night Football mat... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 16: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans takes the field prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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C.J. Stroud Raves About Key Texans Unit

The Houston Texans' offense has been fairly disappointing this season. C.J. Stroud, ev... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Tyler Warren of Penn State speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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NFL Insider Reveals Tyler Warren's Status On Sunday

The Indianapolis Colts will look to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss to the Kansa... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up against the Indianapolis Colts before the game at Acrisure Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Dealing With Injury In Sunday's Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have their starting quarterback back on the field on Sund... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

Sports Writer Adam Schefter attends the Annual Charity Day Hosted By Cantor Fitzgerald And BGC at the Cantor Fitzgerald Office on September 11, 2013 in New York, United States.

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Adam Schefter Breaks Down Rams' Dominance

The Los Angeles Rams might be the best team in football right now. They entered the se... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: Ryan Bates #71 of the Chicago Bears looks on from the tunnel prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Bears Defender Drawing Praise As Team's 'Unsung Hero'

The Chicago Bears' defense has been pretty banged up this season. They haven't been as... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

NFL

Concerning Stat Emerges About Brock Purdy

The San Francisco 49ers got the job done against the Carolina Panthers. However, Brock... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammates during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Packers' Defense Is Posting Historic Numbers This Season

For years, the Green Bay Packers' defense held the team back, especially in big games.... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN - JUNE 10: Edgerrin Cooper #56 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 10, 2025 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.

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Analyst Reveals Impressive Stat About Edgerrin Cooper's Discipline

The Green Bay Packers have many unsung heroes. Everybody talks about their stars, and... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: A detail of a Green Bay Packers helmet against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Underrated Packers Defender Quietly Delivering Lockdown Production

The Green Bay Packers' front seven drew plenty of hype before the start of the season.... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 02: A helmet of the Green Bay Packers is seen on the sidelines prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Lambeau Field on November 02, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Standout Packers RB Gets Nominated For Notable NFL Award

The Green Bay Packers needed all hands on deck on Sunday. With Josh Jacobs out with a... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 02: Former San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Jerry Rice looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Jerry Rice Offers Candid Advice For Young NFL WRs

The NFL is a quarterback's league now more than ever. That means that the passing game... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

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Analyst Says 1 NFC Contender Is Trending In 'Wrong Direction'

When it rains, it pours for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They have now lost three consecu... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

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Jason Kelce Reveals Harsh Truth About Eagles' Offensive Line

The Philadelphia Eagles just lost a game they would've won more often than not. They g... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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Christian McCaffrey Has Joined Historic RB Company

The San Francisco 49ers trusted Christian McCaffrey to get the job done against his fo... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 12: Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Rico Dowdle Gets Honest About Panthers' Run Game Struggles

For the first time in a while, the Carolina Panthers were back on primetime television... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after beating the Detroit Lions 27-13 at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Micah Parsons Is On Pace For Big Career Season

The Green Bay Packers shocked the world earlier in the offseason. GM Brian Gutekunst d... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 19: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass in the first quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Jordan Love Raves About Underrated Packers RB

The Green Bay Packers didn't have one of their best players on the field on Sunday. Jo... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Brandon McManus #17 of the Green Bay Packers misses a 64 yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Packers Move Up In Latest Power Rankings

The Green Bay Packers took care of business against a divisional rival on Sunday. It w... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 19: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks to the bench during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 27-23.

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Jordan Love Given Notable Grade For Week 12 Performance

The Green Bay Packers didn't need Jordan Love to do much to secure their seventh win o... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on October 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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Details Emerge About Cowboys' Potential Plans For George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys made a big gamble this offseason. In a somewhat shocking turn of ev... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

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Former Player Makes Bold Claim About Chiefs' Season

The Kansas City Chiefs are stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Andy Reid'... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball during the first quarter in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

NFL

Stats Show How Jordan Love Could Struggle Without Key Player

The Green Bay Packers will face a tough challenge on Sunday. Divisional games are toug... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Detail of a New York Jets helmet before the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

NFL

Jets Rookie Is Quietly Emerging Among NFL's Most Reliable Tackles

The New York Jets haven't had the season they hoped for. They expected Justin Fields t... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 12: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions with teammates Travis Kelce #87 and Juju Smith-Schuster #9 during the first quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Alex Smith Reveals Big Concern About Chiefs' Offense

Regardless of what their record says, the Kansas City Chiefs still have one of the bes... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Mike Tomlin Announces Steelers' QB Starter Against Bears

The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have their future Hall of Famer on the field on Sunday.... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Xavier McKinney #29 of the Green Bay Packers warms up against the Dallas Cowboys before the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

NFL

Xavier McKinney Is Quietly Building A Historic Defensive Run

The Green Bay Packers' defense has been as good as advertised this season. And while m... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 19: Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after his team's 27-23 against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Micah Parsons Gushes About Packers Star's Leadership

The Green Bay Packers have one of the best running backs in the National Football Leag... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago

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Packers Linked To 3 Interesting DT Prospects In 2026 Draft

The Green Bay Packers made a big move in the offseason. They traded Kenny Clark to the... Ernesto Cova • 9 months ago