Standout Performances
This former Charger and current Chicago Bear WR caught 18 passes in a win over Minnesota. He also threw for a 49-yard TD.
Who is Keenan Allen?
A national champion at the collegiate level with Michigan, the Chargers replaced Brandon Staley with this former 49er coach.
'Here We Goooo!' - he led the NFL in passing TDs in 2023.
Who is Dak Prescott?
This area on the field, which lies between the goal line and the 20-yard line, is also the name of a popular NFL highlight show.
What is the Red Zone?
Under the league's new 'Dynamic Kickoff' rule, this play is only allowed in the 4th quarter and only for trailing teams. Many were upset about the rule modifications, saying that the element of surprise added to the excitement of the play.
What is an Onside Kick?
In a 63-21 rout of the Chargers, this DST scored 27 points, which included 5 takeaways and 2 defensive TDs.
Who are the Las Vegas Raiders?
Washington hired this former Dallas DC to become its new head coach.
Who is Dan Quinn?
Now in Seattle, he threw a league-high 21 INTs in 2023 for Washington.
Who is Sam Howell?
Each game, eight home-team employees use this, which helps officials track where the ball should be placed, and what spot a team must reach to earn a first down.
What are 'Chains'?
In an episode of Cam Heyward's 'Not Just Football' podcast, Steelers' RB Jaylen Warren raised eyebrows when he suggested this newly acquired player could return kickoffs in Pittsburgh.
Who is Justin Fields?
He threw for 470 yds & 5 TDs against Tampa Bay in 39-37. Two of those five TDs were caught by Noah Brown & Dalton Schultz.
Who is C.J. Stroud?
An OC for Dallas and the Chargers for the past five season, the Eagles hired him to become the team's new OC.
Though CMC led the NFL in rushing yards in 2023, he 'rammed' the ball down opponents' throats, leading the league in rush yards per game at 95.3 yds/g.
Who is Kyren Williams?
This day, known as "[Blank] Monday", refers to the first day following the final Sunday of the regular season. This is when a handful of teams fire their head coaches. It's not to be confused with the day following Thanksgiving.
What is 'Black Monday'?
This 36-year old LT was the highest-ranked OL in the NFL's annual top 100 list, coming in at no.7.
Who is Trent Williams?
He rushed for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns, scoring a season-high 22.4 fantasy points in Carolina’s 21-18 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 13.
Who is Chuba Hubbard?
After being fired by Atlanta, Arthur Smith became the OC for this AFC team.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Brock Purdy led the NFL in this stat, a stat ESPN created in 2006 to better fully analyze players at Purdy's position.
What is QBr?
These soft shell helmet covers, known as these 'caps', have become increasing popular in NFL training camps. Some player safety advocates hope the NFL will allow players to wear these during regular season games.
What are 'guardian' caps?
In an impassioned induction speech, in which he became the first returner inducted into the Hall of Fame, he advocated for other returners including Josh Cribbs to join him in Canton.
Who is Devin Hester?
This kicker had 25 points in the Colts' overtime win over Baltimore in Week 3. The performance made fantasy managers that started him quite 'happy'.
Who is Matt Gay?
Who is Dave Canales?
He led the NFL with 19.0 sacks in 2023. His brother also became a studio analyst for CBS's football programming.
Who is T.J. Watt?
Expertly used by the 49ers and Dolphins, the NFL outlawed this pre-snap 'motion'. It involves a player moving just before the snap and angling toward the line of scrimmage, effectively getting a running start. The term is synonymous with what the Houston Astros are best at.
What is 'Cheat Motion'?
The U.S. Army allegedly spent $11 million on a marketing campaign featuring this former WWE wrestler and co-owner of the United Football League (UFL). Now, the Army is seeking to recover $6 million, claiming the celebrity did not fulfill his part of the agreement.
Who is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson?