Author: Peyton Townsend

The NFL continues to expand beyond the United States, announcing its first game in Madrid, Spain, hosted by the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins will play in Bernabeu Stadium, the venue of Real Madrid. The soccer pitch will be transformed into an American football field in a stadium that can hold over 78,000 fans. Miami’s opponent is unknown, and the date is yet to be determined. These facets will remain unknown until the NFL schedule release in spring, but it is still a positive development for the league and the Miami Dolphins. What This Means for the Miami Dolphins The Miami…

The Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens are set to face off in the AFC Divisional Round. As the second and third seed, with the top two MVP candidates facing off, the game is a complete tossup. The Ravens defeated the Bills earlier this season, but that was months ago and much has changed. Both teams are coming off convincing wins in the Wild Card Round, where the Bills dominated the Broncos, and the Ravens took care of business against the Steelers. The Bills are currently +1 underdogs in Buffalo despite having the better record. But +1 is as close…

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs. The team looked dominant in victory and found success on both sides of the ball. They scored points on offense and put Sam Darnold through the wringer defensively with nine sacks and an interception. While the Rams do not have the top-to-bottom talent of the best rosters in the NFC, like the Lions or Eagles, they are one of the most formidable opponents left who can give any contender trouble. After their Super Bowl win in 2022, many expected the Los Angeles…

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold looked out of sorts in their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings were soundly defeated 27-9 in a game where they could not muster any offensive attack. Darnold was sacked nine times by the Rams’ defense. He threw for 245 yards, completing 25-of-40 attempts with one touchdown and interception. Many thought the Vikings had the potential to go on a deep playoff run with a 14-3 record, but Sam Darnold had one of his worst games of the season. He was on pace to earn a large contract this off-season, but teams…

In an eventful Wild Card weekend, one of the best performances was from Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders quarterback. He led his team to a 23-20 win, giving them their first playoff victory since 2005. It was the most competitive game of the weekend slate, but the rookie quarterback did not look phased under the bright lights. Daniels has been one of the most impressive rookies this season and that continued in the playoffs. He is a frontrunner for the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award and has punched Washington’s ticket to the divisional round. Jayden Daniels Playoff Performance…

In only one week, the New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and hired Mike Vrabel as his replacement. Many have questioned the speed of this transaction and wonder if the organization had planned it ahead of time. Mayo coached the Patriots to a 4-13 record in his first season and many expected his firing, but the team did it only hours after their final game. The move from Vrabel to Mayo should be an obvious upgrade, but the tactics have people questioning the New England Patriots organization and ownership methods. Jerod Mayo’s Firing It was clear early on…

The New England Patriots have made the first big move of the NFL coaching carousel, hiring Mike Vrabel. He becomes the 16th coach of the Patriots after they fired Jerod Mayo. Vrabel is a former New England Patriot and a hall of famer, so the fanbase is excited to have him back. He was also the head coach of the Tennessee Titans for six seasons. Since his firing, Mike Vrabel has been a top name on the coaching market. This hiring marks what could be a new foundation for the 4-13 New England Patriots, with Vrabel at the helm. Mike…

Lamar Jackson has earned another career milestone this season. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback was selected to the 2024 All-Pro First Team, beating out fellow MVP candidate Josh Allen. The two-time MVP has been recognized by his peers for his excellent season, where he threw for 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions. While this does not decide the MVP race, it certainly has some sway in Lamar Jackson’s favor. He has now made the first team for the All-Pro Team and the NFLPA All-Pro Team, while Allen has been trailing behind. Lamar Jackson’s Excellent Season Lamar Jackson’s season has been…

Brock Bowers had one of the greatest seasons from a rookie tight end in NFL history and is being rewarded for it. The NFL Players Association made their selections for the third annual players all-pro team. This team is selected by players in the NFL who vote for the best players at their position and the positions they line up against. J.C. Tretter has explained the format with the example of an offensive lineman that can only vote for their own position, defensive linemen, and off-ball linebackers. Brock Bowers selection to the team shows just how historic his rookie season…

The Jacksonville Jaguars have gone through a poor 4-13 season riddled with injuries. They fired their head coach, Doug Pederson. But, the Jaguars owner, Shad Khan, said that there would be no complete overhaul of the team and organization. Khan chose not to fire their general manager Trent Baalke and has said that he wants to have Baalke and the next Jacksonville head coach report to him. This has resulted in mixed opinions from the fanbase, as many believe that after their disappointing season, the Jacksonville Jaguars should blow everything up. But Khan has said no to an overhaul as…