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Matthew Neschis

Matthew is a New York City-based sports journalist and long-suffering Mets, Jets and Knicks fan. He has seen his fair share of butt fumbles, wild boar attacks, draft busts and gridiron ghost sightings. You can find him on Twitter at @MNeschis

Success of NFL backups sheds more light on Jets' QB disaster area

The 4-8 Jets can't blame their backup quarterbacks for all the team's offensive woes. GM Joe Douglas — the person ultimately responsible for the disastrous QB situation and the rest of the roster — is much farther up the team's food chain.

NFL Week 13 aftershocks: Never trust the Steelers

Statements wins in Week 13 by the 49ers (over the Eagles) and Dolphins (over the Commanders) shook up the playoff picture. Meanwhile, surprise upsets (Packers over Chiefs, Cardinals over Steelers) stunned bettors. Here are four aftershocks following the week's action.

Mets changing course on 2024 season?

Though the days of "Uncle Steve" blank checks and careless spending sprees may be over, the Mets will surely be active in the free-agent market over the next several weeks.

The case for Aaron Rodgers playing for Jets again in 2023

Although Rodgers likely won't be able to save the team's season, his return could be extremely important for other reasons.

NFL Week 12 aftershocks: What's wrong with the Lions?

The NFL's Week 12 games had major implications for the playoff picture (Bills vs. Eagles, Texans vs. Jaguars) and draft order (Giants vs. Patriots, Panthers vs. Titans). Here's a look at four aftershocks.

Why the Jets' second-half collapse feels too familiar

The Jets are in the midst of a second-half collapse, losing their last three games and falling out of the playoff hunt after a strong start to the season. It isn't the first time, however, that New York has suffered a midseason implosion.

The 'series of unfortunate events' that led to Zach Wilson's demise with Jets

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh doesn't believe Zach Wilson's time in New York is a failure.

NFL Week 11 aftershocks: Another letdown for Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Week 11 delivered yet another slate of last-second victories (Lions over Bears, Browns over Steelers) and one-score finishes (Packers vs. Chargers, Broncos vs. Vikings). Here's a look at four aftershocks.

Jets could explore reunion with former wide receiver with No. 1 target questionable

The Jets are thin at wide receiver, but could turn to a familiar face to fill the void. 

Week 11 may be last chance for 2021 NFL Draft quarterbacks to prove themselves

The 2021 quarterback draft class was once lauded as one of the deepest in NFL history. Three seasons later, the group of promising prospects has severely underperformed.

Four NFL players besides Bills' Josh Allen who are underperforming

Josh Allen's three turnovers in the Buffalo Bills' 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos on "Monday Night Football" marked another poor performance in a down year for him. The star quarterback, however, isn't alone in his struggles.

NFL Week 10 aftershocks: Is Trevor Lawrence failing the Jaguars?

While several NFL teams had statement wins in Week 10 (49ers, Cowboys, Lions, Browns), others crashed with disappointing losses (Jaguars, Bengals, Ravens). Here's a look at four aftershocks.

Mets, Yankees expected to fight over Japanese ace in free agency

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's impending arrival to Major League Baseball has pitted crosstown rivals against one another.

Why Jets must think twice before rushing back Aaron Rodgers

The New York Jets have a problem at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers, however, might not be the solution yet.

The downside of the Jets acquiring Aaron Rodgers

The Jets' offseason acquisition of Aaron Rodgers was accompanied by several signings and a hiring of the quarterback's close friends. In the four-time MVP's absence, however, his longtime teammates and coach have floundered in New York.

NFL Week 9 aftershocks: Can defense carry Chiefs to Super Bowl?

Week 9 featured games between NFL juggernauts (Dolphins-Chiefs, Cowboys-Eagles, Bills-Bengals) that could be featured attractions in the postseason. Here's a look at four aftershocks.

Japanese ace has signature performance in final start before MLB departure

In what'll likely be his final start in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave several MLB teams a glimpse at how dominant an ace he can be.

Three key matchups in 'MNF' matchup between Jets and Chargers

The Jets return to prime-time in their Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. Here's a look at three key matchups New York must win if it wants to secure its fourth victory in a row on "Monday Night Football."

Connecting dots on potential Davante Adams-Aaron Rodgers reunion

Is a Rodgers-Adams reunion on the horizon?

The glaring, overlooked issue amid 4-3 start for Jets

If the Jets are to snap the NFL's longest active postseason drought of 12 seasons, they must figure out how to be more effective on offense. As recent experience has shown, Breece Hall and the defense can only carry this team so far.

NFL Week 8 aftershocks: Should 49ers' Brock Purdy have played in Week 8?

Expect a reshuffling of NFL power rankings as several risers (Jacksonville, Philadelphia) and fallers (49ers, Steelers) emerged following Week 8. Here's a look at four aftershocks.

New York radio host blasts Jets QB Zach Wilson for bye-week vacation

With the Jets on a bye in Week 7, Wilson returned home to Utah for fall festivities with his family and girlfriend. According to WFAN host Shaun Morash, the vacation couldn't have come at a worse time.

What the Jets must do with improving QB Zach Wilson

The New York Jets have been babying QB Zach Wilson, but given Wilson's developmental improvements, it might be time for the team to open up the playbook.

Hall of Famer claps back at Jerry Jones for 49ers dig

The 49ers' surprise losses to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings in back-to-back weeks reaffirmed the notion that any team can beat the NFC juggernaut on any given Sunday. That is, anybody but the Dallas Cowboys in recent years.

NFL Week 7 aftershocks: Is Packers' Jordan Love a flop?

Another slate of NFL games delivered another round of nail-biting finishes and improbable upsets. Here's a look at four aftershocks from Week 7.