4 months ago

Brad Allen Snubbed as NFL Names Divisional Round Refs for Next Week

Carl Cheffers will officiate the Broncos vs. Bills game on Saturday. The second game, 49ers vs. Seahawks, will be controlled by John Hussey. On Sunday, Shawn Hochuli will officiate the Rams vs. Bears game, while the second game between the Patriots and the winner of the Steelers-Texans matchup will have Shawn Smith as head referee. Brad Allen and Alan Eck, known for their fewest penalty calls, were not included.

By Nidheesh Kumar

4 months ago

Bills vs. Broncos on Jan 17: NFL Announce Divisional Round Schedule

Following the Texans’ 30-6 win over the Steelers, the NFL announced the Divisional Round game times. The Bills will face the Broncos on January 17 at 4:30 PM ET (Paramount+), while the 49ers will play the Seahawks at 8:00 PM ET on Fox. On Sunday, January 18, the Texans will meet the Patriots at 3:00 PM ET (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App), followed by the Rams facing the Bears at 6:30 PM ET (NBC, Peacock).

By Nidheesh Kumar

4 months ago

Nico Collins’ Head-First Fall is Hard to Watch

Texans receiver Collins left the game after landing head-first on frozen turf and was evaluated for a concussion. Initially questionable, Houston later ruled him out. Replays showed Collins was slow to rise, helped off, then carted to the locker room with a towel over his head. He finished with three catches for 21 yards and posted 71 receptions, 1,117 yards, 6 TDs this season.

By Shubham Bhargav

4 months ago

“Words Are Cheap”: Mike Tomlin’s Message to Fans on Steelers’ Consistent Playoff Losses

“Words are cheap. It's about what you do, or you don't do. People talk too much in our business. You either do or you don't,” Tomlin said following the Steelers’ 30–6 loss to the Texans on Monday. The Steelers have recorded eight playoff losses between January 12, 2016, and January 12, 2026, which has cast a shadow on Tomlin’s credibility as a head coach.

By Nidheesh Kumar

4 months ago

New England Fan Dave Portnoy Calls Texans' Divisional Matchup an Absolute “War”

After Houston comfortably beat Pittsburgh 30-6, Portnoy tweeted, “The Texans it is. Best defense in the league by a mile.” He said New England now has to play better in divisional round clash. Portnoy warned Drake “can’t turn the ball over,” and called it “a war,” adding, “I love guys,” and “Winning our 7th Super Bowl isn’t supposed to be easy.”

By Shubham Bhargav

4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers Calls Tomlin, LaFleur Hot Seat Talk “An Absolute Joke”

After the brutal wild-card loss vs Texans, Rodgers criticized modern NFL discourse. “This league has changed a lot,” Rodgers said, adding there “wouldn’t be a conversation” about Tomlin or LaFleur on the hot seat before. Rodgers called it “an absolute joke,” blaming coverage, “snap decisions,” and “twitter experts on TV” shaping narratives.

By Shubham Bhargav

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