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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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Giants RB blasts bettors angry about win-clinching move

New York Giants RB Devin Singletary basically shrugged off complaints from gamblers who were sunk when he slid short of the end zone in Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns.

Would Patriots have drafted Jayden Daniels over Drake Maye at No. 2?

While the Commanders ultimately made Daniels a Week 1 starter, Maye spent the bulk of the season's first three weeks as a backup. 

Giants teammates praise Daniel Jones for handling of criticism, outside noise

Jones likely won't be playing for his job at MetLife Stadium this week, but he could silence some doubters by leading his team to a second straight upset victory. 

Aaron Rodgers weighs in on teams playing rookie quarterbacks

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers first learned about life in the NFL serving as Brett Favre's backup with the Green Bay Packers, and Rodgers later mentored current Green Bay starter Jordan Love for several seasons. He recently shared his thoughts on teams throwing rookie quarterbacks right into game action.

Mets more optimistic about Francisco Lindor injury after loss to Braves?

A lingering back injury has kept Lindor out of action since Sept. 15. 

Insiders detail big change in Steelers' Justin Fields, Russell Wilson situation

Fields is on track to remain the starting QB through this coming Sunday's game at the Colts as Wilson continues to recover from the calf injury that kept him out of action across the season's first three weeks. 

NFL personnel address Vikings' potential Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy dilemma

Darnold, who signed a one-year contract during the offseason, has guided the Vikings to a 3-0 record with McCarthy recovering from the complete meniscus repair the rookie needed in August. 

Did Aaron Rodgers take shot at Haason Reddick amid contract standoff?

It appears New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be a bit frustrated with Pro Bowl pass-rusher Haason Reddick as Reddick remains away from the team.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin explains handling of Justin Fields, Russell Wilson situation

Fields guided the Steelers to three straight victories to open the season.

Buccaneers HC seems to disagree with Baker Mayfield about loss to Broncos

The Bucs suffered a bad loss in Week 3, but not everyone around the team agrees on the cause of the disappointing showing.

Jerry Jones discusses if he's to blame for Cowboys' back-to-back losses

Jones serves as both the owner and general manager of the Cowboys and, thus, understandably is receiving quite a bit of criticism among fans after his club suffered back-to-back losses to fall to 1-2 on the season.

Analyst has theory about early-season struggles of Chiefs' Travis Kelce

Kelce hasn't put up the numbers we've grown accustomed to seeing from him across the first few weeks of the new season, and one analyst has a theory as to why.

Analyst thinks Browns 'genuinely' need to make Deshaun Watson decision soon

Following another ugly loss, is it time for the Browns to finally move on from grossly overpaid quarterback Deshaun Watson?

Jets center shares advice for new Aaron Rodgers protector

Jets center Joe Tippmann spoke with reporters on Monday and shared some advice for the first-year pro now tasked with protecting a future Hall of Famer who turns 41 in December. 

Panthers teammates share how Bryce Young handled benching

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young reportedly was quite angry upon learning last week that he'd been benched in favor of veteran Andy Dalton. Some of his teammates reflected on how he handled himself during his first week as QB2.

MLB insider shares worrisome injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor

It sounds like the Mets won't have injured shortstop Francisco Lindor available anytime soon.

Jaguars' Doug Pederson, Trevor Lawrence sound lost amid losing streak

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered Monday night's game at the unbeaten Buffalo Bills badly needing a bounce-back performance coming off two straight losses to open the season. Instead, they got blown out.

Vikings get good Sam Darnold news after injury scare

An MRI revealed that Sam Darnold has no structural damage to his left knee and should be good to go for this coming Sunday's matchup at the 2-1 Green Bay Packers.

Patriots HC explains Jacoby Brissett decision amid Drake Maye rumors

During a Monday appearance on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show," first-year Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo explained why he's sticking with Brissett through at least the beginning of this coming Sunday's game at the 49ers.

Emergence of rookie WR could help Giants QB Daniel Jones keep his job

NFL insider Dan Graziano explained that Malik Nabers' emergence as a weapon means "there is absolutely a world in which [Daniel] Jones is still the Giants' quarterback in 2025" despite what fans think.

Reporter discusses if Bryce Young has started final game for Panthers

Is Bryce Young's tenure with the Panthers, who selected him first overall in 2023, over?

Is Trevor Lawrence pressing after signing massive contract extension?

Lawrence hasn't lived up to his huge new contract through the first two weeks of the 2024 season.

How Giants' Daniel Jones is handling criticism during pivotal season

Following New York's 21-15 win at the Browns on Sunday, Daniel Jones spoke about working to ignore all outside noise during what could become a regime-defining campaign for the Giants. 

Details emerge on Patriots' plan for Drake Maye

An insider has provided details on the team's plans for its rookie signal-caller.

Mets' Francisco Lindor acknowledges harsh reality in return from back injury

Francisco Lindor is "optimistic" that he'll return to the Mets' lineup at some point this week but also acknowledged that he likely won't be fully healthy anytime soon.