Category: NFL: 2024-25
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PRESS RELEASE: Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Greenard & Jake Bates Named November NFC Players of the Month
NEW YORK — Dec. 5, 2024 — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard and Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates are the NFC Players of the Month for games played in the month of November. OFFENSE: RB SAQUON BARKLEY, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES DEFENSE: LB JONATHAN GREENARD, MINNESOTA VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS: K JAKE BATES, DETROIT LIONS Subscribe to First &…
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PRESS RELEASE: NFL Unveils 2024 Nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide
NEW YORK – Dec. 5, 2024 – The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most revered honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating…
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NFL 2024: Week 13 AFC & NFC Players of the Week
NEW YORK — Dec. 4, 2024 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Wiliams and Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for Week 13 (November 28-29, December 1-2). Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still and New York Jets running back Kene Nwangwu are the AFC…
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PRESS RELEASE: Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended Three Games
NEW YORK — Dec. 3, 2024 — Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans has been suspended without pay for three games for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship, including during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension. In…
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PRESS RELEASE: Super Bowl LIX Pregame Entertainment Announced
NEW YORK – Nov. 28, 2024 – The NFL announced today the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LIX, which will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 and air live on FOX. The star-studded lineup of Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi honors the legendary music scene of New Orleans…
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NFL 2024: Week 12 AFC & NFC Players of the Week
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for Week 12 (November 21, 24-25). OFFENSE: QB TUA TAGOVAILOA, MIAMI DOLPHINS DEFENSE: DE MYLES GARRETT, CLEVELAND BROWNS SPECIAL TEAMS: K WIL LUTZ, DENVER BRONCOS NEW YORK — Nov. 27, 2024 — Philadelphia…
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PRESS RELEASE: Former Eagle Rodney McLeod Jr., Wife Erika, to Give Away 200 Free Turkeys Tomorrow During 5th Annual Change Our Future Thanksgiving Giveaway
PHILADELPHIA, PA- November 21, 2024: Rodney McLeod Jr., former Philadelphia Eagles safety and Super Bowl Champion currently with the Cleveland Browns, and his wife Erika McLeod, co-founder of the Change Our Future Foundation, are set to make the Thanksgiving Holiday brighter for 200 Philadelphia families at the 5th Annual Change Our Future Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway! The event will…
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NFL misses the mark on two blatant face mask calls, allows concussed player to return to game
The National Football League really must love putting their Public Relations coordinator to work. There were three major issues with the Philadelphia Eagles versus Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football game that proposes such concern for the league’s performative player safety activism. The first issue comes early in the game, when a commanders player sacked quarterback…
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NFL 2024: Week 11 Betting Picks & Previews
Check out details for Week 11 below. Commanders @ Eagles When & Where: 11/14/24 @ 8:15 p.m. on Amazon Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Implications: Division Rival Pick: Eagles ML (-185) Packers @ Bears When & Where: 11/17/24 @ 1 p.m. Stadium: Soldier Field – Chicago, Illinois Implications: Divison Rival Pick: Packers (-250)…
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NFL 2024: Week 10 Players of the Week
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, and Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for Week 10 (November 7, 10-11). Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for…
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PRESS RELEASE: NFL Thanksgiving Games Will Feature Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson and Lindsey Stirling as Halftime Performers
NEW YORK — Nov. 10, 2024 — The National Football League will feature showstopping performances at this year’s Thanksgiving games, with three renowned artists performing live during the holiday halftime shows. On Nov. 28, 2024, country music’s hottest rising start and 6x Grammy-nominated artist Shaboozey will take the stage as part of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving…
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PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta to Host Super Bowl LXII in 2028
ATLANTA — Oct. 15, 2024 — The National Football League announced that Super Bowl LXII will be hosted in Atlanta in 2028, with the game played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The announcement was made at the NFL Fall League Meeting in Atlanta following a review of the proposal by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership. “Renowned…
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PRESS RELEASE: NFL and Cisco Expand Partnership to Connect and Protect NFL International Games
NEW YORK and SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oct. 9, 2024 – The National Football League and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) have announced that the NFL is now leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading enterprise networking and cybersecurity solutions to connect and protect the NFL International Games. Through the agreement, the NFL will continue to rely on the same Cisco technology…
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One reason why every NFL team would lose the Super Bowl
So, the Super Bowl in New Orleans is up for grabs. As we gear up for Week 3, we’re starting to see some early issues with the teams we support. Whether it’s poor coaching or injuries, there is a valid reason for every team to lose out on a Super Bowl opportunity. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan…
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NFL Family Contributes $8 Million to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
NEW YORK – Sept. 30, 2024 – The NFL family is providing $8 million to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Led by individual contributions from clubs and ownership groups from the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NFL Foundation, these donations will deliver critical resources and support to those affected by…
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NFL 2024: Favorite Week 4 Bets
There was no way you could have listened to me for Week 3 betting after the upsets and highs and lows of the game last week. I’m feeling hopeful about Week 4 so here are some of my favorite BetMGM best bets! Week 4 Best Bets First & Jenn Game of the Week SGP Check…
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NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition Launches “AEDs for Youth” Program
New York, New York – September 23, 2024 – The Smart Heart Sports Coalition today announced the launch of the “AEDs for Youth” program, offering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to schools and youth sports organizations at substantial discounts. In collaboration with leading AED companies Coro Medical and Avive Solutions, the program makes AEDs more accessible…
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How Much Does Your NFL Loyalty Cost? Breaking Down the Priciest & Cheapest Teams
The research, conducted by gaming site Rainbet.com, analyzed the data of 18 factors, including prices of jerseys, caps, hot dogs, beer, and ticket prices for each NFL team. Each factor was assigned a weighting, and the total score for the factors was calculated, producing an overall index score out of 100 for each entry, on…
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