Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith, one of the most dominant young pass rushers of his generation before a succession of off-field issues curtailed his career, has died at the age of 36. The 49ers announced Smith’s death on Saturday evening but, as yet, no cause of death was disclosed. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing …
The 2024 NFL season is in the books. A season that was characterised by nip-and-tuck results — 141 games were decided by less than one score, tied with 2022 for the most in league history — ultimately ended with blowouts in some of the most high-profile spots. Detroit cemented their status as Super Bowl favourites in Sunday night’s game against …
The NFL has announced the 32 nominees for this year’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide, reflecting the off-the-field endeavours of those better known for their performances between the lines. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award has become the league’s most revered honour, recognising players who excel on the field and demonstrate …
For only the second time since 1970, six teams enter Week 12 on a winning streak of four-or-more games, although some of the names might be a little different from 2017. Detroit (eight consecutive wins), Buffalo (six), Philadelphia (six), Pittsburgh (five), Arizona (four) and the Los Angeles Chargers (four) are all on a run that hints at playoff potential and, …
Week 10 was one of the worst weeks of the 2024 season in terms of offensive output. Teams averaged 1.86 points per drive and threw interceptions at a 2.9% rate, both “good” for the second-worst weeks of the season. But while Week 11 can’t guarantee more explosive play on offense, it promises to be a fascinating week with several key …
With nine of 18 weeks — and 138 of 272 games completed — the 2024 NFL regular season has edged past its halfway point with the Kansas City Chiefs still clinging the league’s last unbeaten record, having moved to 8-0 with a hard-fought overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. With the win, the Chiefs became …
Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season was a riot of scoring, with 777 points scored across the 16 games. But the theme of the season, namely close games, continued, with 13 of the games within eight points heading into the fourth quarter. Through the first eight weeks of the season, 67 games have been decided by seven points or …
The 2021-22 NFL season was a great one, especially the playoffs. We got to watch two underdog teams battle their way to the top and then duke it out in a nail-bitingly close Super Bowl for the finale. While the 2022 Draft wasn’t as exciting as fans had hoped, there are still some intriguing prospects that people are excited to …
This article originally appeared in Issue LI of Gridiron magazine, back in 2019 – for individual editions or subscriptions, click HERE As good as things appeared to be during the 1970s, unrest still simmered within the National Football League as the decade turned. Players and owners were running low on patience with the league office as the 1980s began, prompting …
What constitutes a great sporting rivalry? I’d define it as a situation where games between the teams involved are so important that winning can mitigate against an otherwise unsuccessful season. Those kinds of rivalries are defined by tradition, competitiveness and longevity. The NFL is full of great short-term rivalries, but many peter out when teams decline; think Raiders/Steelers in the …
As the smoke clears on the first ever virtual NFL Player Selection Meeting, we grade each American Football Conference team on the strength of their acquisitions. AFC EAST Buffalo Bills: Given that they gave up their first pick for Stefon Diggs, Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane did an outstanding job across all three days. AJ Epenesa should contribute immediately, and …
Despite his lofty draft status and breathtaking ability, Aldon Smith’s fifth arrest as a professional was too much for the San Francisco 49ers to endure as their 2015 off-season went from bad to worse. Cut from the roster in August, Smith spent six weeks out of work before being signed by the Raiders less than 24 hours after the start …
As the number of NFL games staged in London reaches an incredible quarter-century, Charlie Mullan reviews number 25 before throwing a few numbers our way… Congratulations to the Oakland Raiders on winning the first NFL International Series game of the 2019 season. The Raiders beat the Bears 24-21 thanks to Josh Jacobs’ second TD run of the game from two …
As the 2019 NFL London Games get underway this weekend, we present a themed test of your trivia talent… Test yourself with the latest Gridiron Quiz Just hit the link and play! For more quizzes, competitions and games, including our weekly Pick ‘Em contest, head over to the PLAY section of the website
Neil returns from an enforced spell on the sidelines to bring you his take on the blockbuster trades that opened the new NFL year… For regular video content from Neil and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel
Two weeks to go in the regular season and still so much hangs in the balance. The Chiefs and Chargers do not know if they will be playing a road game on Wild Card weekend or enjoying homefield advantage through the playoffs. The Patriots could technically still miss the playoffs. The Browns could yet get in. Well, OK, that last …
Paolo brings you the penultimate SkyBet Pick Six contest selection of the 2019 NFL regular season… Can YOU pick ’em all? For regular video content from Paolo and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel
Is it happening again? Andy Reid, so good at winning games early in a season, has an unfortunate reputation for losing his knack at the business end. A Thursday night defeat to the Chargers does nothing to help his cause, even if Kansas City continue to hold onto the AFC’s top seed for now. It seems fitting to start with …
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Will and Josh reunite after their respective US trips to stuff the Thanksgiving weekend with some sumptious RedZone bets… For regular video content from Will, Josh and the rest of the Gridiron team, subscribe to our YouTube channel
Neil answers your NFL-related questions, this week with an opening slant towards Oakland and its coach…
This week’s Thursday Night Football match-up might be a basement battle, but there are still wagers to be had with RedZoneSports…. OAKLAND RAIDERS (+3) @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (-3) 49ers starting QB CJ Beathard, best guard Mike Person and starting centre Weston Richburg are all questionable to play. If Beathard doesn’t play, 2017 undrafted free agent Nick Mullens could see …
