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Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

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NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

Insider: Patriots have surprising backup plan if Mac Jones gets benched again

It appears that the New England Patriots are bracing for the worst regarding starting quarterback Mac Jones. 

Jets confident they know how to stop Eagles’ ‘tush push’

Any defensive coordinator preparing to play the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 has a tough task at hand already. 

Tyreek Hill believes the NFL should bring back polarizing rule

It’s easy to see why Hill is in favor of the rule returning.

Week 6 AFC South predictions: Jags, Colts to duke it out at top of division

It was a pretty another solid week for the AFC South as the Indianapolis Colts toppled the Tennessee Titans to claim their share of the division lead next to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who upset the Buffalo Bills across the pond in London. Here are predictions for Week 6’s slate of games:

Report suggests Patriots owner is not afraid to fire Bill Belichick

Following a two-game stretch that saw the Patriots lose by 30 or more points twice in the same season for the first time since Robert Kraft bought the team in 1994, Belichick’s seat appears to be dangerously hot.

Two former Pro Bowlers rip Dak Prescott to shreds after 49ers loss

The San Francisco 49ers continue to have Dak Prescott’s number. The 30-year-old Dallas Cowboys quarterback was sacked and intercepted three times while being held to just 153 yards passing in Sunday’s 42-10 loss at Levi’s Stadium, prompting a pair of former Pro Bowlers to put him on blast following Dallas’ second loss in three games.

Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

There were plenty of letdowns and injuries to go around in Week 5 of the NFL season. Every Tuesday, we will dive into a handful of the top fantasy football pickups available that week and why they could be of value for fantasy owners looking to give their teams an extra boost.

NFL Draft watch: Malik Nabers pushing to be WR2, J.J. McCarthy's stock takes a hit

LSU WR Malik Nabers is among the 2024 NFL Draft prospects whose play over the weekend either helped — or hurt — their draft stock.

Jaire Alexander throws Packers offense under the bus following Raiders loss

The Green Bay Packers mustered just 285 yards of total offense in Monday’s 17-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Potential landing spots for Jets WR Mecole Hardman

With just one target through five games, the New York Jets are shopping wide receiver Mecole Hardman, per multiple reports.

Robert Saleh seemingly took great pleasure in humbling Sean Payton

There’s no question Sunday’s 31-21 win over the Denver Broncos was personal for New York Jets, head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.

Saquon Barkley explains why he went off on a fan in viral video

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley hasn’t played since a 31-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 17, but that doesn’t mean his presence isn’t still felt on the sidelines.

Week 5 losers: Mac Jones wearing out his welcome in New England

Not every player, coach and team can shine. With that in mind, let's look at some of the more unremarkable moments and performances from Week 5.

Mac Jones ties Tom Brady for dubious Patriots record

When a quarterback is mentioned in the same sentence with future Hall of Famer Tom Brady, it’s typically a good sign.

Watch: Cowboys CB forces sensational goal-line turnover of Christian McCaffrey

On a second-and-4 from the Dallas Cowboys 10-yard line, the San Francisco 49ers called Christian McCaffrey’s number.

Watch: Travis Kelce returns from an injury, catches winning TD vs. Vikings

For the first time in three weeks, Travis Kelce didn’t have Grammy-winning pop star Taylor Swift cheering him on in-person from a stadium suite.

Bills players rip Tottenham Hotspur for making them play on ‘cement turf’

Sunday’s 25-20 defeat to the Jaguars in London went about as bad as possible for the Bills.

Watch: Breece Hall torches Broncos for 72-yard TD run

New York Jets running back Breece Hall did it again. For the second time in five games, Hall ripped off a touchdown run of 70 or more yards as he outran the Denver Broncos defense for a 72-yard score early in the third quarter that gave the Jets a 15-13 lead.

Robert Griffin III open to NFL comeback, says teams have reached out

It’s been nearly three calendar years since Robert Griffin III last played a down in the NFL. That hasn’t stopped teams with dire quarterback situations from reaching out to the former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year to gauge his interest in making a potential comeback.

Texans' C.J. Stroud on pace to pass Patrick Mahomes, Andrew Luck in NFL record books

It’s safe to assume that Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has surpassed nearly everyone’s expectations four weeks into the season, and if he keeps it up, he has a real shot at making history.

Marshawn Lynch explains how he rubbed Super Bowl INT in Pete Carroll's face

More than eight years after the fact, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll still defends his decision to pass the ball on second-and-goal from the New England Patriots one-yard line in Super Bowl XLIX instead of handing it off to five-time Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch.

Top WR trade targets for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have the 23rd-ranked passing offense in the NFL and rookie quarterback Bryce Young needs some help.

Bills QB Josh Allen has one fear about playing the Jaguars: Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is understandably wary of Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen. The latter Allen got the better of the former Allen when the teams played two years back.

Jason Kelce reveals why Eagles received warning from NFL

The play is polarizing because of Philadelphia’s success rate when using it.

Week 5 AFC South predictions: C.J. Stroud could carry Texans to division lead

It was a pretty good Week 4 for the AFC South as teams went a combined 3-1 with Indianapolis’ 29-23 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams the only defeat for the division. Here are predictions for Week 5’s slate of games.