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

Twitter/X: @MGsports_

Podcast: The Gold Standard

October 4, 2023 | NFL

History says Super Bowl trip a virtual certainty for 49ers if they beat Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers have been absolutely rolling since the middle of last season and should they defeat the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" upcoming, they're going to have some real history behind them for a Super Bowl appearance.

October 4, 2023 | College Football

NFL Draft watch: Could Georgia TE Brock Bowers really be a top-five pick?

The last tight end to impact the game as much as Bowers does was Kyle Pitts, who was taken No. 4 overall in 2021. Bowers will easily be a top-10 pick this year, and by the time the season ends, he could be a top-five selection and possibly even go in the top three.

October 3, 2023 | NFL

Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire must-adds

There were plenty of letdowns and injuries to go around in Week 4 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.

October 3, 2023 | Seattle Seahawks

Pete Carroll, Geno Smith want the NFL to ban hip-drop tackles

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll likely held his breath as he watched his quarterback Geno Smith get tackled out of bounds by New York Giants safety Isaiah Simmons in the second quarter of their “Monday Night Football” matchup.

October 3, 2023 | Detroit Lions

With Jameson Williams back, the Lions are a team no one wants to play

The Lions are 3-1 with a top-10 offense and a top-five defense, and they’re about to get 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams back from a gambling suspension.

October 3, 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Pat McAfee suggests unconventional Matt Canada replacement as Steelers OC

Matt Canada’s days may be numbered as the offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. If the team were to move in a new direction with its offensive play-caller, Pat McAfee believes he has the perfect, albeit unusual, replacement to step in and help second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett.

October 3, 2023 | NFL

Sam Howell, Daniel Jones both on pace to break disconcerting NFL record

Howell has been sacked a league-leading 24 times already this season, and Jones isn't far behind after the Seahawks sacked him 10 times Monday night.

October 3, 2023 | New York Giants

Peyton Manning gives hilarious critique of Giants’ failed ‘tush push’

When Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning offers advice, it’s usually wise to listen. The Giants should take note.

October 2, 2023 | New England Patriots

Shannon Sharpe implies Bill Belichick’s legacy merits an asterisk

Many have argued that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is one of, if not the greatest head coach in NFL history. Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe is no longer among them after seeing what Belichick has done post-Tom Brady.

October 2, 2023 | NFL

Three-time Pro Bowler Taylor Lewan boldly claims 49ers could make history this season

Per tradition, that ‘72 Dolphins team — the only team in league history with an undefeated season, including the postseason — pops a bottle of champagne every year when the NFL’s final undefeated team suffers its first loss. If Lewan is right, they’ll have a really long wait ahead of them this year.

October 2, 2023 | NFL

Top landing spots for disgruntled Bears WR Chase Claypool

With reports that Chase Claypool is on the trade block, here’s a look at a few teams that could be interested in acquiring him.

October 2, 2023 | NFL

Rodney Harrison’s effort to bait Chiefs DT into bashing Zach Wilson backfires

Former All-Pro safety Rodney Harrison had a reputation for rubbing people the wrong way during his 15-year NFL career. Not much has changed now that he’s an NFL analyst for NBC Sports.

October 1, 2023 | NFL

Week 4 NFL winners: Zach Wilson nearly upsets Super Bowl champions

Examining the best Week 4 performances from another exciting Sunday of action in the NFL.

October 1, 2023 | NFL

Reporter's question about 49ers sets off Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was barely able to savor his team's Week 4 demolition of the New England Patriots before he was reminded that he has failed against the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. The Cowboys and 49ers will square off on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 5.