2025 looks like it will be a lost year in Atlanta. Already up against it in the race for the playoffs, this week brought the news that the Falcons would be without their number one quarterback for the rest of the season. Michael Penix Jr. was initially placed on injured reserve after leaving the Week …
The name American Football suggests that the National Football League (NFL) would be dominated by players native to the United States. And such is the case, with the vast majority of gridiron stars born in the US, progressing through the collegiate system to the draft, and on to the bright lights and big bucks of …
When the 2025 NFL season got underway, many had their playoff hopefuls already pencilled in. The reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles would surely be a lock, especially considering the dominant fashion in which they claimed the Lombardi last season. The Kansas City Chiefs, the team they beat in New Orleans to claim that crown, would also …
There’s no shortcut to building a championship side, and NFL clubs know it. The Minnesota Vikings went 8–1 in one-score games during the 2024 regular season. The Baltimore Ravens also stayed in contention with a 12–5 finish, relying on consistent performances under long-time head coach John Harbaugh. Over in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers …
There are 32 teams that make up the modern NFL. Such has been the case since 2002. Purely on the numbers, that paints a settled picture. However, the bare figures mask considerable change. While true expansion sides have been relatively rare in recent times, several of the league’s franchises have relocated to a new city …
Data analytics is becoming increasingly vital in shaping strategies within American football. Teams are leveraging complex data sets to enhance player performance and inform game tactics. Fans are also engaging more deeply with the sport, using analytics to make informed decisions, including betting insights. Data analytics in sports has gained significant traction, transforming the way …
The NFL’s helmets-and-shoulder-pads spectacle was once a curiosity in UK pubs, something that flickered on late-night screens while the real football – proper football, with actual feet – dominated the conversation. Not anymore. Now? You’re as likely to hear debates about Mahomes’ no-look passes in a London betting shop as you are about Kane’s latest …
The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll following the week 11 loss in Chicago. Now 2-8 for the season and with postseason hopes all but dead, Giants president John Mara and general manager Joe Schoen announced the news on Monday, 10 November. A joint statement read: “We spoke this morning about the …
The National Football League’s journey from an American pastime to a British fascination is one of modern sports’ most remarkable global success stories. What began as an experimental overseas showcase has evolved into a deeply rooted phenomenon across the United Kingdom. Today, the NFL’s presence extends far beyond its annual games — it influences local …
At the time of writing, there are protests in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football (soccer), over plans to stage a league fixture in Miami in December 2025. Clubs have long toured the globe to play friendlies, while more recently certain super-cup clashes have taken place abroad, typically in Saudi Arabia. This is …
