The Bengals lost the AFC Championship Game after defensive end Joseph Ossai hit Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes out of bounds. The 15-yard penalty moved the Chiefs close enough for Harrison Butker to kick a game-winning field goal with three seconds left. Ossai, though, did not lose any money. The NFL did not fine Ossai for [more] … [Read more...] about Joseph Ossai not fined for hit on Patrick Mahomes
Brandon Aiyuk: Chiefs passing game will expose Eagles’ defense
One week ago, the 49ers were preparing to face the Eagles in the NFC Championship. San Francisco’s opportunity to advance collapsed, primarily due to: (1) a decision to have a backup tight end block a premier pass rusher; and (2) that pass rusher hitting 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the arm and injuring his elbow. [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Aiyuk: Chiefs passing game will expose Eagles’ defense
Chiefs GM Brett Veach: With Patrick Mahomes, we’re going after it every year
The defending champion Rams were built to peak last year, and it worked, as they won the Super Bowl. But this season they fell back to earth, as trading draft picks and signing expensive veterans proved not to be the way to build a lasting winner. The Chiefs have a different approach. Kansas City has [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs GM Brett Veach: With Patrick Mahomes, we’re going after it every year
Lane Johnson: Groin injury is improving, ready to play through pain in the Super Bowl
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson missed practice this week with the groin injury that has been bothering him for six weeks, but he said there’s no doubt that he’ll be on the field in Super Bowl LVII. Johnson, who missed the final two games of the regular season, said the pain he’s feeling now is [more] … [Read more...] about Lane Johnson: Groin injury is improving, ready to play through pain in the Super Bowl
The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed
It’s Super Bowl season. So it’s time for supersized bets to be made on the Super Bowl. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, the first reported seven-figure Super Bowl wager for next Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs game has been made. Someone has bet $1 million on the Eagles straight up with BetMGM, at -125 odds. The bet will [more] … [Read more...] about The first million-dollar bet for Super Bowl LVII has landed