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Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

Brutal injuries, bad offense are making AFC North wide-open mess

On paper, the AFC North seemed like it was going to be one of the toughest divisions in the NFL during the 2023 season.

Look: Former Bills star roasts team for horrible seat at game

Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes said that his line of sight was so obstructed as a visiting guest that he felt like he was being put in a timeout.

Week 2 NFL winners: Josh Allen's redemption, Cowboys defensive domination

With most of the Week 2 NFL schedule in the books, here are the players and coaches that delivered standout performances.

Watch: Broncos' Kareem Jackson ejected for another dirty hit

Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson was ejected from Sunday's game against the Commanders for another deliberately dirty hit. 

Joe Burrow's health a far bigger concern for Bengals than two early losses

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is dealing with a flare-up of the calf issue which cost him a large part of training camp.

Chargers seem like same old Chargers after 0-2 start

The Los Angeles Chargers are still playing like the Los Angeles Chargers, that is to say, letting down the masses after high offseason expectations. The team dropped to 0-2 on Sunday with their somewhat inexplicable overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Watch: Kyle Schwarber hits hilariously timed home run that costs Phillies announcer

Philadelphia Phillies announcer and longtime baseball star John Kruk put his foot in his mouth on Saturday night, and it's going to cost him.

Watch: Florida-Tennessee game ends with near brawl after big hit

The Florida Gators 29-16 upset win over the No. 11 ranked Tennessee Volunteers nearly ended up in a full-scale brawl after Florida quarterback Graham Mertz was hit in the closing seconds of the game.

Alabama has a quarterback problem

Alabama needs to figure out its quarterback situation fast with their SEC schedule about to crest over the horizon. The Crimson Tide struggled to keep South Florida at bay on Saturday.

Jets player draws fine for uncalled penalty on game-winning touchdown

Jets linebacker Chazz Surratt got away with a pretty obvious trip during Xavier Gipson's game-winning punt return on Monday night, and it helped clear the path for the game-winning touchdown against the Bills.

Watch: Missouri HC rants about starting QB getting booed

Missouri scored the big early upset of the day on Saturday afternoon when they knocked off No. 15 ranked Kansas State on an incredible 61-yard walk off field goal. 

Chiefs getting two major stars back for Sunday's game

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have their full roster of players in their season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions, and that should not be a problem on Sunday when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Worst rule in sports? Fumbles at goal line should come with harsh punishment

When Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson fumbled into the end zone late in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles it did two different things. 

Deion Sanders gave every Colorado player a gift after comments from Colorado State coach

Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell dished out some really lame and cringe-worthy trash talk this week when he criticized Colorado head coach Deion Sanders for not removing his hat and sunglasses when talking to people. 

Al Michaels and the 'Thursday Night Football' broadcast had rocky start

Thursday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings was Amazon's first regular-season game of the 2023 season. The broadcast, however, had a few hiccups, all of which reminded viewers of the gripes they had during TNF's inaugural season on Amazon.

Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss face lawsuit from player allegedly kicked off team

Ole Miss responded to the report on Thursday night saying that it has not been notified of a lawsuit and that Rollins remains on scholarship and still has access to all of the resources and advantages that are available to student athletes. 

Watch: Eagles' unstoppable quarterback push is back

The Philadelphia Eagles were the best short-yardage team in the NFL last season because of their dominance of the quarterback sneak. They got back to it in Week 2 against the Vikings.

Rams blocked Jets from adding quarterback to roster

The New York Jets are committed to Zach Wilson as their starting quarterback in the wake of the Aaron Rodgers injury, but that is not going to stop them from trying to add more depth at the position. But one team wasn't about to let the Jets poach from its roster.

Josh Jacobs still trying to 'knock the rust off' after sitting out preseason

Jacobs struggled in Week 1 after missing all of the preseason amid a contract dispute with the Raiders.

Seahawks star offers intense self-criticism for Week 1 performance in loss

It is not very common to hear a player be that honest about their effort.

NFC West stock up, down: Brock Purdy answers all of the questions

With Week 1 of the regular season in the books, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the NFC West.

NFL got its wish with lack of kickoff returns in Week 1

The NFL has been trying to cut down on the number of kickoff returns for several years now, and it had to be happy with the results it saw during Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Josh Allen's inconsistency is a big problem for the Bills

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is undoubtedly one of the best players in football and probably the single biggest reason his team has become a Super Bowl contender over the past four years. 

Mets make major front-office hire in midst of brutal season

The Mets have identified the person they hope will be able to rebuild the club following an incredibly disappointing 2023 season.