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Conor Killmurray

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Conor Killmurray is a long-suffering fan of New York sports, particularly the Giants and Mets—a potent combination for heartbreak, if you ask him. He graduated from West Chester University with a degree in English and enjoys searching for the most interesting sports stories to write about.

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.

Aaron Rodgers defends Mike Tomlin as Steelers cling to AFC North lead

The Pittsburgh Steelers gained a much-needed advantage in the AFC North standings after beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 on Sunday.

Jayden Daniels' return to action is short-lived as Commanders' playoff hopes end

Washington Commanders second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels' snake-bitten season continued on Sunday when he reinjured his left elbow. Daniels was out for three weeks due to injuring the same elbow in Week 10.

BYU HC calls for fair process in CFP rankings after Big 12 title loss

For the No. 11 Brigham Young Cougars (11-2), their 34-7 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) could knock them out of the 12-team tournament.

Georgia's intense postgame stunt sends message to rest of CFP hopefuls

The University of Georgia football team didn't just win the Southeastern Conference championship on Saturday; they took it by force. The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs demolished No. 9 University of Alabama 28-7 en route to the program's first-ever back-to-back SEC championship. 

Browns players sound off on another altercation with 49ers WR Jauan Jennings

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings continues to grow his reputation among fellow players, and it's not a good one.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski won't commit to Shedeur Sanders beyond next week

The quarterback carousel for the Cleveland Browns appears to have come to a halt, for now. 

Matthew Stafford breaks record previously held by Tom Brady

Stafford exceeded a streak set by legendary QB Tom Brady, only to see the streak end almost immediately after the record-setting throw.

Malik Nabers has strong opinions on who's to blame for the Giants' latest fourth-quarter collapse 

On Sunday, the New York Giants' 34-27 overtime defeat to the Detroit Lions was their 10th loss of the year. It was a frustratingly familiar loss for a team that's 2-5 in games they led by 10 or more points. 

Steelers' T.J. Watt breaks a family sack record in Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt hit a major career milestone that also made Watt family history on Sunday.  

Giants' trick-play TD continues impressive opening-drive success

The 2-9 Giants need every advantage they can get if they want to salvage something respectable from this season.

Bears flip the script after nearly repeating Week 1 collapse

On Sunday, the Week 11 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings was almost a repeat of the Bears collapse in Week 1, but Ben Johnson's Bears are finally coming into their own. 

Mike McDaniel's status as Dolphins HC cools off following overtime win in Spain

The Dolphins have now won three of their last four games.

Five candidates the Giants should consider after firing Brian Daboll

The New York Giants are back on the head coaching carousel after firing Brian Daboll on Monday. While the 2-8 Giants are currently a mess, this job will likely be a coveted opening.

Dan Campbell's change could be the competitive edge Lions were missing

The Detroit Lions offense is not quite the same powerhouse unit it was last season. On Sunday, though, head coach Dan Campbell looked to correct that by taking the direction of the offense into his own hands.

Giants' Jaxson Dart breaks more NFL records despite another loss

The New York Giants are not a good football team. With another fourth quarter collapse in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Giants have proven they're experts at making all the wrong decisions.

Four playoff pretenders at the midway point of the NFL season

The NFL postseason picture is starting to come into focus. It may be too early to see which team is a contender, but there are signs to figure out the pretenders.

Jaxson Dart's postgame comments highlight pressure Brian Daboll is under

The poor play and management of the New York Giants is suffocating the spark that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has given the team. Still, Dart continues to provide hope, both on and off the field, that brighter days are ahead for Big Blue.

Two contenders that should pursue Bengals' Trey Hendrickson following latest report

Which teams should be picking up the phone and making a serious offer for the All-Pro pass rusher?

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux has blunt assessment of latest tush push controversy

The New York Giants can't blame their 38-20 Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on poor officiating, but controversy still emerged regarding Sunday's game.

Jets legendary center Nick Mangold passes away at 41

New York Jets legendary offensive lineman Nick Mangold passed away due to complications from kidney disease, the team announced on Sunday. The former All-Pro center was 41 years old.

NFL rookie report cards 2025: Grading every team’s draft class after seven weeks

With seven weeks of the season in the books, Yardbarker NFL writers graded every NFL team’s rookie class based on production, efficiency and long-term promise.

Drake Maye makes Patriots history by breaking this Tom Brady record

Fans of the New England Patriots had to wait just four years before the team found its next franchise quarterback. Not only did they get a franchise QB, but a true successor to Tom Brady.

Brandon Graham considering major move to help struggling Eagles pass rush

The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for a solution to their struggles after losing two games in a row for the first time since 2023. Some of those answers will have to come schematically, but one of those answers might be in asking a legend to come back from retirement. 

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

With a little more than half the season left, Yardbarker NFL writers pitch a trade each team should make before the deadline.