The Morning Huddle

Let’s Pump the Brakes on the Arch Manning Hype

Arch Manning has one of the most significant surnames in football—and his grandfather is already setting the trajectory.

by Jonathan Jones

NFL

NFL Teams That Will Almost Definitely Miss the Playoffs

Only the 1992 Chargers have overcome a 0–4 start to reach the NFL postseason. Could any teams with a similarly dismal start this season see a similar turnaround?

by Conor Orr

Cincinnati Bengals v Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL

Mason Rudolph Takes Full Command of Offense in Steelers' Onslaught of Bengals

Mason Rudolph showed promise as the Steelers' signal-caller on Monday night, efficiently leading the team to a lopsided victory in just his second career start.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

NFL

NFL Head Coaches Ably Managing Crisis Through Four Weeks This Season

A handful of NFL players have suffered injuries that could cause teams to punt their seasons to the galaxy. But these head coaches have kept their teams together in the face of possible disaster.

by Conor Orr

NFL

Eagles Recover From Slow Start to Earn Critical Victory Over Packers at Lambeau

Carson Wentz and the Eagles played with a sense of desperation, going into Lambeau Field and knocking off the previously unbeaten Packers to even their record at 2-2.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

NFL

The Latest in the Saga of Jalen Ramsey

Between recovering from the flu, managing back and hamstring tightness and now stepping away from the team for his child’s birth, Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey’s had quite the week.

by Jonathan Jones

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NFL

Jay Gruden’s Struggles in Washington Are Nearing a Breaking Point

Washington is winless and hurting after a number of injuries, but head coach Jay Gruden insists that the team can turn it around. How much longer until it’s Dwayne Haskins’s time?

by Conor Orr

NFL

Mitchell Trubisky, Bears Find Offensive Groove in Dominant Win Over Redskins

After starting the season with two underwhelming performances, Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears fed off their defense and found an offensive rhythm against the Redskins.

by Josiah Turner

Gardner Minshew, Mason Rudolph, Daniel Jones, Luke Falk, Teddy Bridgewater, Kyle Allen

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NFL

I Watched Every Backup QB That Started in Week 3 ... and Lived to Tell the Tale

From Gardner Minshew to Daniel Jones, we watched snaps of all six backup quarterbacks that started in Week 3.

by Conor Orr

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NFL

Gardner Minshew II Sparks Jaguars' Offense in Win Over Titans

The rookie quarterback completed 20 of 30 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns as the Jaguars protected home field by securing their first victory of the season.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

NFL

Handicapping the Teams With Backup-Turned-Starting Quarterbacks in Week 3

We’re only in Week 3, and six NFL teams are already starting their backup quarterbacks—so let’s handicap each team’s chance to win this week.

by Jonathan Jones

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NFL

The Giants’ Complex Decision to Bench Eli Manning

The Giants fixed everything around Eli Manning in an effort to reverse his declining numbers. Now the only thing left for the team to do is bench the aging quarterback.

by Conor Orr

NFL

Odell Beckham Jr. Recreates MetLife Magic in Browns Win Over Jets

The OBJ that the Browns were hoping for when they traded for the All-Pro receiver showed up on Monday night, helping lead Cleveland to a vital road victory over the Jets.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

NFL

The Most Impressive NFL Rookies Through Two Weeks

A number of rookies have made the transition from college to the NFL look easy. Which players have had the most impressive first two weeks of their professional career?

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers

NFL

Buccaneers' Defense Stands Tall in Grind-It-Out Victory Over Panthers

The Bucs bottled up the Panthers' offensive attack on Thursday night, leading to their first victory of the 2019 season and putting Carolina in an early 0-2 hole.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem

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NFL

What Did the Patriots Know About Antonio Brown?

Neither Bill Belichick nor Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus would say whether the Patriots knew about the possibility of a lawsuit against the wide receiver.

by Jonathan Jones

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NFL

What We Know About the Sexual Assault Accusations Against Antonio Brown

Patriots WR Antonio has been accused of rape and sexual battery, according to a lawsuit filed in Florida’s Southern district.

by Conor Orr

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NFL

Saints Top Texans on Last-Second Field Goal, Raiders Impress in Win Over Broncos

Drew Brees marched the Saints downfield on a late-game drive to secure a win over the Texans, while the Raiders found an offensive rhythm vs. the Broncos without the services of Antonio Brown.

by Alaa Abdeldaiem