BREAKING NEWS: Drew Brees Expected to Start on Sunday

BREAKING NEWS: Drew Brees Expected to Start on Sunday

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by | Oct 26, 2019 | Featured, NFL

The New Orleans Saints are one of the best teams in the NFC and their 6-1 record has earned them the respect of fans and the rest of the league. After starting the season 1-1, and losing starting quarterback Drew Brees halfway through their Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has won five straight games for them filling in for Brees. However, it seems that Bridgewater is headed back to the bench as ESPN’s Ed Werder and Dianna Rusini reported today:

The Saints were without running back Alvin Kamara in their 36-25 win over the Chicago Bears last week. Now, they could potentially have their whole offensive trio back on the field for their Week 8 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

For Brees, this is his chance to prove that the thumb injury won’t slow him down and that he can still perform at a high-level despite being 40 years old.

Many expected him to return following New Orleans’ Week 9 bye but he showed he was ready to go and he’ll be back on the field Sunday:

 

Oct 26, 2019 No Comments
BREAKING NEWS: Michael Bennett Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

BREAKING NEWS: Michael Bennett Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

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by | Oct 24, 2019 | Featured, NFL

The New England Patriots aren’t done wheeling and dealing yet. After bringing in Mohamed Sanu and sending Josh Gordon to the IR (and he’ll likely be waived when he’s healthy again), they just let defensive end Michael Bennett go after he requested to be let go due to his dissatisfaction with his role in the Patriots defense. Bennett was sent to the Dallas Cowboys for a seventh-round pick that could potentially become a sixth-round pick in 2021 depending on the defensive end’s play.

Bennett was acquired by New England this offseason and many assumed he would be trying to fill the role that was vacated by Trey Flowers–who signed with the Detroit Lions in free agency this offseason. However, thanks to the play and versatility of the Patriots’ linebackers the team has been playing with less down linemen, oftentimes aligning in a 2-4-5 formation.

His frustration boiled over a couple of weeks ago when he got into an argument with New England’s defensive line coach, Brett Bielema, which resulted in his suspension for Week 7.

When asked about his return to the team on Wednesday Bennett said, “I didn’t take away nothing. I got suspended. Lost money. What am I supposed to take away from that? There’s no love lost. It’s just how it is.”

One day later he’s on to a new team. Without him, New England managed to shutout the New York Jets on the road so they are unlikely to see a big decline from the league’s best defense. In Dallas, he gives the Cowboys another pass rusher to help shore up a rotation that features DeMarcus Lawrence and Robert Quinn who left last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night with a rib injury.

Oct 24, 2019 No Comments
SR NFL Power Rankings (10/24)

SR NFL Power Rankings (10/24)

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by | Oct 24, 2019 | Featured, NFL

Each week, SneakerReporter will put out their power rankings of all 32 NFL teams.

With Week 8 kicking off tonight (Washington Redskins vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 PM EST on Fox and NFL Network) it’s time to unveil where each team sits.

The fun begins below and be sure to check back each Thursday to track how far up or down your favorite team moves from week-to-week.

 

1. New England Patriots 7-0 (LW: 1)

In comes Mohamed Sanu, out goes Josh Gordon and the machine keeps on humming.

 

2. New Orleans Saints 6-1 (LW: 2)

No Kamara, no problem as Teddy Bridgewater leads them to their fifth-straight win.

 

3. San Francisco 49ers 6-0 (LW: 3)

10 MORE GAMES JIMMY GAROPPOLO, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

4. Green Bay Packers 5-1 (LW: 4)

Allen Lazard evidently wasn’t a thing but Aaron Rodgers for sure is!

 

5. Minnesota Vikings 5-2 (LW: 9)

This recent stretch of games, tonight’s TNF included, are making Kirk Cousins look like a MVP.

6. Indianapolis Colts 4-2 (LW: 10)

Frank Reich and Jacoby Brissett, the replacements are doing it better than the originals.

 

7. Baltimore Ravens 5-2 (LW: 14)

Lamar Jackson left his Mike Vick costume on for another week.

 

8. Seattle Seahawks 5-2 (LW: 6)

You RUSSEL WIL-some and you lose some

9. Kansas City Chiefs 5-2 (LW: 5)

It seems like the football gods heard our plea, he could be back as early as Sunday.

10. Buffalo Bills 5-1 (LW: 7)

For a moment it looked like they might lose to the Miami Dolphins, GASP.

 

11. Dallas Cowboys 4-3 (LW: 14)

They reminded us all that they are an elite team last week.

12. Carolina Panthers 4-2 (LW: 12)

Hope you enjoyed the bye week, here’s the San Francisco 49ers.

 

13. Houston Texans 4-3 (LW: 8)

This season is going to be a roller coaster of emotions it seems.

14. Los Angeles Rams 4-3 (LW:16)

They looked very much like the team that went to the Super Bowl a year ago last week.

 

15. Detroit Lions 2-3-1 (LW: 13)

Things are getting out of hand quickly for any hope of a year two turnaround for Matt Patricia’s team.

 

16. Philadelphia Eagles 3-4 (LW: 15)

The Eagles need to find cornerbacks who can cover ASAP.

17. Cleveland Browns 2-4  (LW: 19)

Some time out of the spotlight was just what this team needed, on the other hand, a game against New England is not.

18. Arizona Cardinals 3-3-1 (LW: 21)

Three in a row for Kyler and Kliff.

 

19. Oakland Raiders 3-3 (LW: 17)

Jon Gruden could not contain Aaron Rodgers.

 

20. Chicago Bears 3-3 (LW: 18)

These aren’t the same Chicago Bears from a year ago.

21. Tennessee Titans 3-4 (LW: 28)

RYAN TANNEHILL RETURNS!

 

22. New York Jets 1-5 (LW: 20)

Sam Darnold’s favorite movie is definitely The Sixth Sense

 

23. New York Giants 2-5 (LW: 22)

Oh how the hyped have fallen.

 

24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-4 (LW: 24)

Jameis Winston has done it, he’s outlasted Marcus Mariota as a starting quarterback in the NFL.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars 3-4 (LW: 27)

#MinshewMagic is BACK

 

26. Pittsburgh Steelers 2-4 (LW: 26)

No disrespect to Mason Rudolph but they couldn’t flex this Monday Night Football game weeks ago?

 

27. Los Angeles Chargers 2-5 (LW: 23)

They managed to lose a game in a worse fashion than last week.

 

28. Denver Broncos 2-5 (LW: 25)

Vic said bye to Emmanuel Sanders just a short few days ago let’s give him a break.

29. Washington Redskins 1-6 (LW: 29)

WE WANT DWAYNE!

 

30. Atlanta Falcons 1-6 (LW: 30)

What more does Dan Quinn have to do to be fired?

 

31. Cincinnati Bengals 0-7 (LW: 31)

Right now, they are actually the worst team in the NFL by record.

 

32. Miami Dolphins 0-6 (LW: 32)

The tank is rolling down hill and is not slowing down for anyone.

Oct 24, 2019 No Comments
Josh Gordon Unlikely to Finish Season With New England Patriots

Josh Gordon Unlikely to Finish Season With New England Patriots

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by | Oct 23, 2019 | Featured, NFL

During the New England Patriots Week 6 Thursday Night Football game against the New York Giants, wide receiver Josh Gordon went down awkwardly while trying to tackle a Giants defender on a fumble recovery. Gordon would miss the rest of that game and last week’s matchup against the New York Jets. Now, reports are that the Patriots are going to place him on IR.

With New England acquiring Mohamed Sanu for a second-round pick, and 2019 first-round pick N’Keal Harry designated to return by Week 9 at the earliest, Gordon’s time with the Patriots is likely over. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the team will waive him when he’s healthy. The issue is believed to be bone bruises in both knees.

However, the injuries aren’t new. The incident against the Giants re-aggravated the injury. Gordon believes that he should be healthy within a couple weeks.

If he can return to health Gordon could be a late-season addition for a team with an eye towards getting him fully integrated ahead of the 2020 season.

Oct 23, 2019 No Comments
Detroit Lions Place Kerryon Johnson on IR

Detroit Lions Place Kerryon Johnson on IR

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by | Oct 22, 2019 | Featured, NFL

The hits keep coming for the Detroit Lions. First, they had the referees snatch away what would’ve been a season-defining win against the Green Bay Packers. Then, they suffered another in-division loss this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. Finally, news came out today that starting running back Kerryon Johnson will be put on IR.

When a player is placed on IR they are required to miss at least eight weeks so if he is able to return to the field it wouldn’t be until Week 16.

Before leaving their Week 7 loss, Johnson had totaled 308 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries on the ground along with 126 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions this season.

The Lions were shaping up to be a legit threat in the NFC North but now they look likely to miss the playoffs entirely this season.

Oct 22, 2019 No Comments