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There was a scary moment during the Jaguars vs. Bengals game when Jags franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence left the ga...
05/12/2023

There was a scary moment during the Jaguars vs. Bengals game when Jags franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence left the game with an injury:

Watching "Monday Night Football" last night (Dec. 4), I was actually surprised that the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals game turned out to be so competitive. Back when this matchup was picked for the Monday primetime slow, the Bengals had superstar quarterback Joe Burrow in the fold, but

For the first time ever, the NFL is flexing a "Monday Night Football" game. Here are all the upcoming flexed games:
02/12/2023

For the first time ever, the NFL is flexing a "Monday Night Football" game. Here are all the upcoming flexed games:

There's a first for everything, right? Well, for the first time ever, the NFL is flexing a "Monday Night Football" game. They've always had that option, but they haven't used it until now. In addition to that flexed game, the NFL has announced a bunch of Saturday games for Week 15. Here's the tally.

Get to know the NFL franchise quarterbacks on rookie contracts this year and how they're doing!
01/12/2023

Get to know the NFL franchise quarterbacks on rookie contracts this year and how they're doing!

It's an interesting time in the NFL, because while many franchise quarterbacks are playing outstanding football, there simply aren't that many quarterbacks signed to long-term deals right now. Also, there aren't enough franchise quarterbacks to go around. That said, a handful of NFL franchise quarte

Those Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors are back. Is this the year he goes to the NFL? Here's the latest:
30/11/2023

Those Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors are back. Is this the year he goes to the NFL? Here's the latest:

It's so funny how every year, a ton of rumors pop up about Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh possibly going to the NFL. Let's be real. He wants to go back to the NFL. His last stint in the National Football League was when he coached the San Francisco 49ers for four straight season, from 2011 to 2014

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend is making googly eyes at Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts:
29/11/2023

Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend is making googly eyes at Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts:

Going through a breakup is hard enough as a regular person, but when it happens in the public eye, that makes it even more difficult. Then, imagine seeing your ex thrust into the spotlight with a new lover. Ew. Just, ew. Well, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is in a very hot and public relati

Thanksgiving weekend was one for the books when it came to NFL games! Here's the upcoming Week 13 schedule and top games...
28/11/2023

Thanksgiving weekend was one for the books when it came to NFL games! Here's the upcoming Week 13 schedule and top games to watch, including the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Philadelphia Eagles:

As always, NFL Week 12 brought lots of surprises. I'm a longtime Detroit Lions fan and current NFL reporter and podcaster, so I've studied this team for years and totally didn't see their Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers coming. Thanksgiving Day, taking on the Packers at Ford Field in Detroit w

Game day! Lots of good NFL games on tap for Sunday and, of course, Monday Night Football, too:
25/11/2023

Game day! Lots of good NFL games on tap for Sunday and, of course, Monday Night Football, too:

Thanksgiving weekend is here, and that means football. Sure, the turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes are good, too. But, for many football fans, Thanksgiving weekend brings some of the biggest and best NFL and college football games of the season. So, what NFL teams play on Thanksgiving Day 2023? A

Nothing says Thanksgiving like football! Here's the full NFL Thanksgiving football schedule for 2023 and how to watch:
22/11/2023

Nothing says Thanksgiving like football! Here's the full NFL Thanksgiving football schedule for 2023 and how to watch:

There's nothing like an exciting Thanksgiving Day that has you stuffing yourself silly with turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and watching football. Three NFL games are on the dock for this Thursday (Nov. 23), staring with the Green Bay Packers at the Detroit Lions at 12:30 p.m. EST. This s

Let's take an early look at NBA rankings for this season:
22/11/2023

Let's take an early look at NBA rankings for this season:

We're knee-deep into the NFL season, but basketball fans are already getting an early look at which teams are shining in the NBA for the 2023-24 season. For Detroit Pistons fans, even though the team has a new coach in Monty Williams, unfortunately, they're still dismal this season. Last season,

Here are the 10 best NFL teams this week, with our NFL Power Rankings:
21/11/2023

Here are the 10 best NFL teams this week, with our NFL Power Rankings:

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs played an electric game on Monday Night Football (Nov. 20), and while it was a close one, the Eagles pulled off a close, 21-17 win on the Chiefs' turf. Now, the Eagles are definitely the No. 1 ranked team in the NFL. But, they've got some tough games ah

Thanksgiving week is here! Here's the full NFL Thanksgiving Day and weekend schedule:
20/11/2023

Thanksgiving week is here! Here's the full NFL Thanksgiving Day and weekend schedule:

Thanksgiving weekend is here, and that means football. Sure, the turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes are good, too. But, for many football fans, Thanksgiving weekend brings some of the biggest and best NFL and college football games of the season. So, what NFL teams play on Thanksgiving Day 2023? A

Not many saw this coming, but Detroit Lions fans loved it! Let's relive yesterday's crazy comeback!
20/11/2023

Not many saw this coming, but Detroit Lions fans loved it! Let's relive yesterday's crazy comeback!

The Detroit Lions are experts at pulling off a seemingly impossible win, and boy, did that happen on Sunday (Nov. 18). The team played an unbelievable final few minutes of NFL football against the Chicago Bears, and it's one fans will never forget. In the end, the team fought hard to snag the divisi

Game day! Which games are you watching?!
19/11/2023

Game day! Which games are you watching?!

It's been a crazy NFL season, and that trend is continuing. Looking at the full NFL Week 11 schedule and top games to watch, it's shaping up to be another thrilling weekend of football. The Philadelphia Eagles left the Week 10 bye with the best record in the league, but it's not as cut-and-dry as

Sadly, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season. Here's the full report:
17/11/2023

Sadly, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season. Here's the full report:

Let's just call 2023 the year of star quarterbacks being out for the season. First, Aaron Rodgers led the pack by getting injured in the very beginning of the first game of the season, putting an early end to his first season with the New York Jets. There are rumors that Rodgers will be back before

We’re surprised Taylor Swift isn’t performing at this year’s halftime show 🤷🏻‍♀️
17/11/2023

We’re surprised Taylor Swift isn’t performing at this year’s halftime show 🤷🏻‍♀️

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation have announced that Usher will headline the festivities at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11. It begs the question, what are the greatest Super Bowl halftime shows of all time? I honestly had no idea that Usher was still a thing. Don't get me wrong. I think Usher is

One of the biggest games of the NFL season is this Monday: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are ...
16/11/2023

One of the biggest games of the NFL season is this Monday: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are our predictions:

If you didn't like the result of Super Bowl LV11 earlier this year, when the Kansas City Chiefs definitively beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a 38-35 victory, then your rematch is happening. Here are our Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2023 predictions. "Monday Night Football" on Nov. 2

This win on NFL Monday Night Football was massive!
15/11/2023

This win on NFL Monday Night Football was massive!

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos pulled off a close and exciting win against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo on "Monday Night Football"" (Nov. 13). The Bills were favored to win, but with quarterback Josh Allen have some iffy games this season, the Broncos weren't a longshot fo

Get ready for another great weekend of football! Here's the full NFL Week 11 schedule, from Thursday through Monday:
15/11/2023

Get ready for another great weekend of football! Here's the full NFL Week 11 schedule, from Thursday through Monday:

It's been a crazy NFL season, and that trend is continuing. Looking at the full NFL Week 11 schedule and top games to watch, it's shaping up to be another thrilling weekend of football. The Philadelphia Eagles left the Week 10 bye with the best record in the league, but it's not as cut-and-dry as

What a wild Monday Night Football game! Let's go inside the Denver Broncos' big win against the Buffalo Bills:
14/11/2023

What a wild Monday Night Football game! Let's go inside the Denver Broncos' big win against the Buffalo Bills:

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos pulled off a close and exciting win against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo on "Monday Night Football"" (Nov. 13). The Bills were favored to win, but with quarterback Josh Allen have some iffy games this season, the Broncos weren't a longshot fo

Everyone is talking about the Kansas City tight end's kiss with Taylor Swift:
13/11/2023

Everyone is talking about the Kansas City tight end's kiss with Taylor Swift:

Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the South American leg of her "Eras Tour" over the weekend, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce took his bye week opening to catch her show in Argentina. At the gig, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had a kiss that was seen around the world. It's probably

Why do the Detroit Lions keep winning games? Jared Goff has a great explanation:
13/11/2023

Why do the Detroit Lions keep winning games? Jared Goff has a great explanation:

The Detroit Lions are 7-2 going into NFL Week 11. Anyone who has been a longtime Lions fan knows that this is truly an anomaly. The team hasn't been 7-2 since 2014, but really, that stat even makes it looks like the Lions have been better than they've been for the past several decades. The Lions hav

Your Sunday plans are set! Here's the full NFL Week 10 schedule for today and Monday:
12/11/2023

Your Sunday plans are set! Here's the full NFL Week 10 schedule for today and Monday:

Make sure to catch the top games of Week 10, especially during the early Sunday viewing window. You won't want to miss the three matchups between winning teams, all of which would currently make the playoffs. One of these games features a face-off between the 5-4 New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota

Some predictions on the big Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers game today:
12/11/2023

Some predictions on the big Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers game today:

Who would have thought that the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers would be such a hot game? Seriously, going into this season, this game seemed like it would be a blowout. But, the Jags are surprising everyone. They're certainly surprising me. This game takes place Sunday (Nov. 12) at 1 p

It's down to the final candidates for the MSU head coaching position:
10/11/2023

It's down to the final candidates for the MSU head coaching position:

It's been a rough season for Michigan State football, but in terms of on-field performance, but no matter what is happening on the field right now, this month will greatly impact the program's future. According to a recent report by Spartan Tailgate, an affiliated with 247Sports.com, Alan Haller, t

Who are the best NFL quarterbacks now that we've hit the midpoint of the season? Here's our NFL mid-season report:
10/11/2023

Who are the best NFL quarterbacks now that we've hit the midpoint of the season? Here's our NFL mid-season report:

We're heading into NFL Week 10, and things are getting exciting. Some of the top quarterbacks in the league going into this season are still at the top of the pack, while others aren't even playing anymore. Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins, we're thinking about you guys. So, who are the best NFL quart

Here's our mid-season NFL report and 6 teams to watch!
09/11/2023

Here's our mid-season NFL report and 6 teams to watch!

We're at the midpoint of the 2023 NFL season, and things are heating up. Some of the teams that were expected to do well are delivering, while others are falling by the wayside. Furthermore, some teams that weren't expect to be great are surprising everything. Here's the AlternativeFix.com NFL mid-s

Football week kicks off with Thursday Night Football tonight! Here's the full NFL Week 10 schedule:
09/11/2023

Football week kicks off with Thursday Night Football tonight! Here's the full NFL Week 10 schedule:

Make sure to catch the top games of Week 10, especially during the early Sunday viewing window. You won't want to miss the three matchups between winning teams, all of which would currently make the playoffs. One of these games features a face-off between the 5-4 New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota

You've heard the rumors about Aaron Rodgers returning to the New York Jets in "a few weeks." Here's what's really going ...
08/11/2023

You've heard the rumors about Aaron Rodgers returning to the New York Jets in "a few weeks." Here's what's really going on, though:

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers teased a possible return to his position after the Jets' 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football (Nov. 6). After the game, Rodgers met with Chargers star safety Derwin James III on the field. The defensive back asked when Rodgers woul

Dan Campbell dishes on what the Detroit Lions have to do to be the best in the NFL:
07/11/2023

Dan Campbell dishes on what the Detroit Lions have to do to be the best in the NFL:

The Detroit Lions are having an incredible season, but it's not without some hiccups. The Lions have struggled in the red zone this season, with both their offense and defense experiencing a drop in ex*****on. Their offense is currently ranked 24th in the league for red zone touchdown percentage at

Here are some of our favorite NFL mascots!
06/11/2023

Here are some of our favorite NFL mascots!

An NFL team truly can't thrive without a mascot. Well, maybe that's actually not the case. There are a handful of NFL teams that don't have an official mascot, and they seem to be doing well. But, regardless, there's something special about having a team mascot. It brings back childhood memories and

Here's the full, current NFL playoff picture for both the AFC and NFC divisions!
06/11/2023

Here's the full, current NFL playoff picture for both the AFC and NFC divisions!

We're heading into the NFL Week 10, and that means we're starting to get a better idea of what teams are going to be at the top of the AFC and NFC come playoff time. Of course, things happen. A lot can change between now and the end of December. But, with nine games in the can, we're starting to get

Game day! Here's the full schedule of today's NFL games:
05/11/2023

Game day! Here's the full schedule of today's NFL games:

NFL Week 8 sure had its surprises. That's a theme this season, after all. The biggest surprise in Week 8 was a negative one, with Kirk Cousins out for the season. How devastating. He was just starting to really hit his stride and play some of the best football of his career. Monday's (Oct. 30) MR

The official 2024 Big Ten Football schedule is here:!
04/11/2023

The official 2024 Big Ten Football schedule is here:!

The 2024 football schedule for the Big Ten Conference was just released, thanks to the help of IFS. This upcoming season will be unlike any other, as the conference welcomes Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington, bringing the total number of teams to 18. What happened to the Big Ten meaning, well, 100? R

NFL predictions on the Seattle Seahawks at the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles:
03/11/2023

NFL predictions on the Seattle Seahawks at the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles:

NFL Week 9 is here, and while some of the matchups seems not so exciting, others are riveting. Find the full NFL Week 9 schedule here. So, what are some NFL predictions for some of the biggest games? Two games stand above the rest this weekend: the Seattle Seahawks at the Baltimore Ravens and the

The 2024 Big Ten Conference schedule is here! Check out the full list of games for MSU, Michigan and Ohio State:
03/11/2023

The 2024 Big Ten Conference schedule is here! Check out the full list of games for MSU, Michigan and Ohio State:

The 2024 football schedule for the Big Ten Conference was just released, thanks to the help of IFS. This upcoming season will be unlike any other, as the conference welcomes Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington, bringing the total number of teams to 18. What happened to the Big Ten meaning, well, 100? R

Thursday Night Football is on! Here's the full schedule for NFL Week 9, from Thursday through Monday:
02/11/2023

Thursday Night Football is on! Here's the full schedule for NFL Week 9, from Thursday through Monday:

NFL Week 8 sure had its surprises. That's a theme this season, after all. The biggest surprise in Week 8 was a negative one, with Kirk Cousins out for the season. How devastating. He was just starting to really hit his stride and play some of the best football of his career. Monday's (Oct. 30) MR

Will Kirk Cousins return to the Vikings in 2024?
01/11/2023

Will Kirk Cousins return to the Vikings in 2024?

It's been a heartbreaking season for star quarterbacks in the NFL. First, Aaron Rodgers got injured during the first game of the season, taking him out for the entire 2023 season. Now, Kirk Cousins has an Achilles injury that's ending his season very early. So, will Kirk Cousins return to the Viking

What did you think of the Detroit Lions' throwback uniforms on NFL Monday Night Football? The team kind of got roasted f...
31/10/2023

What did you think of the Detroit Lions' throwback uniforms on NFL Monday Night Football? The team kind of got roasted for them!

The Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders faced in the final game of Week 8 of the 2023 season on Monday (Oct. 30). The Lions pulled off a victory at Ford Field in Detroit, enabling them to extend their lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North standings. In the highly anticipated primetime mat

What will the Minnesota Vikings do without Kirk Cousins? Here are some QB options:
30/10/2023

What will the Minnesota Vikings do without Kirk Cousins? Here are some QB options:

The Vikings are facing a tough situation after quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, which is expected to be confirmed on Monday (Oct. 29). Now, they have to find a replacement for him. Although a trade could happen before Tuesday's deadline, there's no one available who h

Terrible news for the Minnesota Vikings:
29/10/2023

Terrible news for the Minnesota Vikings:

Not another season-ending quarterback injury. Earlier in the season, New York Jets fans were devastated to hear the news that their new guy, Aaron Rodgers, would be out for the season due to a torn Achilles. Now, it's the Minnesota Vikings' turn. The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly preparing themse

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