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Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.
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NFL

Trevor Lawrence Shows Highs And Lows In Week 1 Debut

Trevor Lawrence #16 of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

49ers Already Dealing With Key Injuries After Opener

Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Lions Showed Fight, But May Just Not Be Good Enough

Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions plays against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Teams In Panic Mode After Week 1

Javon Hargrave #97 of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Aaron Rodgers And The Packers Looked Lost In Week 1

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass during the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Saints Made Smart Choice In Going With Jameis Winston

Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Joe Burrow Is Back And Bengals Fans Should Be Thrilled

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is introduced prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Zach Wilson And Robert Saleh Can Become True Jets Legends

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 21, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

What Tyrod Taylor Can Prove With Texans In 2021

Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Houston Texans warms up before the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Time For T.J. Watt To Prove He's Worth The Money

T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a forced fumble during the second half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

The Next Steelers Players Due For An Extension

JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers signs autographs for fans after a 26-20 win over the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Ravens Running Back Room Now A Land Of Opportunity

Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the first half of the preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Positives For The Cowboys From Thursday Night Opener

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Top Moments From Cowboys-Buccaneers Season Opener

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Positives For Buccaneers From Thursday Night Opener

Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Jameis Winston Now Has To Prove He Deserves Starting Job

Jameis Winston #2 of the NFL New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Major Storylines In Panthers-Jets Week 1 Matchup

Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers attempts a pass during Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College on July 28, 2021 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Kyle Pitts Must Live Up To The Hype For Falcons To Succeed

Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Major Storylines In Cowboys-Buccaneers Week 1 Matchup

Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

A Legitimate Timetable For Tom Brady To Retire

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs to the field during the Buccaneers Mini-Camp at AdventHealth Training Center on June 08, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Seahawks Reworking Duane Brown's Deal Great News For Russell Wilson

Duane Brown #76 of the Seattle Seahawks congratulates Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on his touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

The Ravens Run Game Got More Dangerous With Le'Veon Bell

New Ravens running back Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 35-31. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 NFL Teams That Could Use Running Back Latavius Murray

Ravens RB Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown past Charvarius Ward #35 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Top Seasons From NFL Career Of Josh Norman

Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins after his game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Dak Prescott Not Living Up To New Deal Could Doom Cowboys For Years

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after throwing an interception to Ryan Neal #35 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Titans Remain A Quiet Super Bowl Contender In 2021

Derrick Henry #22 and A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans in action against the Houston Texans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

2 NFL Teams Wishing They Drafted Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson #18 of the NFL Minnesota Vikings celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

Ranking AFC East Starting Quarterbacks Before Week 1

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills gestures at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

3 Lingering Questions For Buccaneers Ahead Of Season Opener

Head coach Bruce Arians and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
NFL

A Realistic Record Prediction For The Falcons In 2021

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Trevor Lawrence #16 of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
NFL

Trevor Lawrence Shows Highs And Lows In Week 1 Debut

  There was no way that the Jacksonville Jaguars would pass up on Trevor Lawrence in the... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled during the first half against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
NFL

49ers Already Dealing With Key Injuries After Opener

  The San Francisco 49ers started their season on a high note with a road win over the D... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions plays against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
NFL

Lions Showed Fight, But May Just Not Be Good Enough

  It sounds like a running joke, but the Detroit Lions lost another game. Success sti... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Javon Hargrave #97 of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NFL

3 NFL Teams In Panic Mode After Week 1

  There’s much optimism for all NFL teams coming into the opening weekend of a new sea... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass during the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
NFL

Aaron Rodgers And The Packers Looked Lost In Week 1

  It’s hard to find an adjective that aptly describes the Green Bay Packers’ loss to... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
NFL

Saints Made Smart Choice In Going With Jameis Winston

  The New Orleans Saints delayed naming their starting quarterback until days before the... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is introduced prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
NFL

Joe Burrow Is Back And Bengals Fans Should Be Thrilled

  The Cincinnati Bengals offense struggled in Joe Burrow’s absence last season. The... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 21, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

Zach Wilson And Robert Saleh Can Become True Jets Legends

  The Super Bowl drought for the New York Jets continues. They have not returned to t... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Houston Texans warms up before the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 14, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
NFL

What Tyrod Taylor Can Prove With Texans In 2021

  The Houston Texans are firm with their decision to let Deshaun Watson stay on the side... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a forced fumble during the second half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NFL

Time For T.J. Watt To Prove He's Worth The Money

  If only there’s a way to look into the thoughts of Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Dere... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers signs autographs for fans after a 26-20 win over the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NFL

The Next Steelers Players Due For An Extension

  The Pittsburgh Steelers finally signed weak side linebacker T.J. Watt to a contract ex... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the first half of the preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

Ravens Running Back Room Now A Land Of Opportunity

  The Baltimore Ravens led the league in rushing last season with 191.9 yards per game.... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

3 Positives For The Cowboys From Thursday Night Opener

  Sports fans saw the Dallas Cowboys training camp and preseason in the reality sports d... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

3 Top Moments From Cowboys-Buccaneers Season Opener

  That's the way to start the new NFL season! The Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Bu... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Rob Gronkowski #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

3 Positives For Buccaneers From Thursday Night Opener

  Make that nine straight victories for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their undefeated ru... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Jameis Winston #2 of the NFL New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NFL

Jameis Winston Now Has To Prove He Deserves Starting Job

  There was this heartwarming scene on the New Orleans Saints sideline during their Divi... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers attempts a pass during Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College on July 28, 2021 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
NFL

3 Major Storylines In Panthers-Jets Week 1 Matchup

  Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season features this matchup between two teams ready to make a... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NFL

Kyle Pitts Must Live Up To The Hype For Falcons To Succeed

  The Atlanta Falcons have soaring expectations for Kyle Pitts after making him the high... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 19-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
NFL

3 Major Storylines In Cowboys-Buccaneers Week 1 Matchup

  The 2021 NFL season kicks off with two NFC teams who have experienced plenty of Super... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs to the field during the Buccaneers Mini-Camp at AdventHealth Training Center on June 08, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

A Legitimate Timetable For Tom Brady To Retire

  Tom Brady surpassed Michael Jordan by giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their second Sup... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Duane Brown #76 of the Seattle Seahawks congratulates Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on his touchdown during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York.
NFL

Seahawks Reworking Duane Brown's Deal Great News For Russell Wilson

  There was a time when Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks were nearing divorce.... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
New Ravens running back Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 35-31.
NFL

The Ravens Run Game Got More Dangerous With Le'Veon Bell

  The Baltimore Ravens were the league’s best rushing team last season, with 191.9 yar... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Ravens RB Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown past Charvarius Ward #35 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NFL

3 NFL Teams That Could Use Running Back Latavius Murray

  Latavius Murray’s sudden departure from the New Orleans Saints boiled down to money.... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins after his game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

3 Top Seasons From NFL Career Of Josh Norman

  Josh Norman will be continuing his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers. It will... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after throwing an interception to Ryan Neal #35 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington.
NFL

Dak Prescott Not Living Up To New Deal Could Doom Cowboys For Years

  There was a moment during the offseason when the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t sign Dak Pr... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Derrick Henry #22 and A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans in action against the Houston Texans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
NFL

Titans Remain A Quiet Super Bowl Contender In 2021

  The Tennessee Titans shocked the NFL when they made it to the 2019 AFC Championship Ga... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Justin Jefferson #18 of the NFL Minnesota Vikings celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NFL

2 NFL Teams Wishing They Drafted Justin Jefferson

  The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a rare instance of give and take in the NFL. Befor... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills gestures at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

Ranking AFC East Starting Quarterbacks Before Week 1

  The future of the NFL is now, especially in the AFC East. The New England Patriots... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Head coach Bruce Arians and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk during a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

3 Lingering Questions For Buccaneers Ahead Of Season Opener

  The Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain one of the favorites to win Super Bowl LVI. Sportsb... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago
Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

A Realistic Record Prediction For The Falcons In 2021

  The Atlanta Falcons are seeking their first winning record since 2017. That year, t... Lawrence Fernandez • 3 years ago


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