Being a New York football fan this season must feel like living an endless nightmare. Nearing the halfway point of the season, both the Jets and Giants have a combined record of 3-13. Their respective 1-7 and 2-6 records only scratch the surface of the horrors that have dragged the teams down.
There is a saying in football that tells you all you need to know about the NFL: “On any given Sunday.” And no division embodies that phrase better than the NFC East. Every year, the division’s standings flip and the rivalries deepen.
New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel returned to his old stomping grounds where he defeated the Tennessee Titans 31-13 on Sunday. It was the Patriots' fourth consecutive victory and fifth overall on the season, surpassing their number of wins from each of the last two seasons.
I’ll be honest — it was tough to choose what to write about this week. There were some obvious topics to choose from: Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stumbling twice to score the game winning touchdown to stun the Chiefs, the Bills’ and Eagles’ flaws costing them their first losses of the season or the Cardinals finding the most entertaining way to choke a 21-6 lead over the Tennessee Titans.
Saquon Barkley carried the ball six times Sunday. Last season, he averaged more than triple that in a game. Despite just a four-point loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly missing something.
Is Tom Brady cheating again? Long after the days of “Deflategate” and “Spygate,” Brady can’t seem to escape the constant discussion of whether or not he’s playing by his own rules.
In 2019, the New York Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones sixth overall in hopes of him becoming their next franchise star to succeed Eli Manning. But after amassing 73 touchdowns, 47 interceptions and making the playoffs just once, it was clear the first round pick was not producing the desired results the franchise wanted.
The two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs entered Super Bowl 59 hoping to accomplish what no other team in the modern Super Bowl era has been able to: achieving the coveted three-peat.
Harvard Stadium hosted the first-ever Essence HBCU Classic football game Aug. 30, where the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers faced the Johnson C. Smith University Golden Bulls. The game marked the first time in over 50 years that two historically Black colleges competed in Boston.
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
I could have missed out on big lessons and big wins because I decided not to take a risk. Maybe that’s the riskiest thing of all. Because who knows — my $5 could turn into $500, $1000 or a billion dollars. Probably not a billion, but still — little bets can go a long way.
