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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 coach Joe Judge defends curious postgame rant

After the New York Giants dropped to 4-12 on the season via Sunday's disheartening 29-3 loss to the Chicago Bears, Big Blue head coach Joe Judge offered

Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro has sprained elbow, could miss three weeks

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be one of the positive surprises of the opening half of the 2021-22 NBA season but have endured yet another injury setback.

Playoff-bound Eagles may rest starters vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia cannot catch the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East division standings, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni suggested on Monday he could rest starters for Saturday's primetime matchup versus Dallas. 

Buccaneers haven't released WR Antonio Brown after dramatic exit

Perhaps quarterback Tom Brady is trying to convince Bruce Arians to give a favorite target one more chance. 

Bruce Arians: Buccaneers will play 'to win' vs. Panthers

The Bucs fell to the Los Angeles Rams earlier in the season and, thus, need to beat Carolina and also have the Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to climb to the No. 2 spot in the conference standings. 

Giants' Mike Glennon having season-ending surgery; Jake Fromm to start vs. WFT

New York will once again have a new starting signal-caller for the regular-season finale against the Washington Football Team this coming Sunday. 

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur planning to play starters vs. Lions?

Aaron Rodgers might see more snaps than expected against the Lions.

Could Chargers, Raiders play for tie if Colts lose to Jaguars?

While it's unlikely the Raiders and Chargers would seriously agree to play for a draw if such a result would benefit both, this potentially wacky situation serves as a reminder that maybe all Week 18 matchups that have playoff implications should start at the same time.  

Colts HC Frank Reich: 'The playoffs start for us this week' at Jaguars

The Colts defeated the Jaguars 23-17 back in Week 10 on Nov. 14. Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in that home win. 

Senators-Kraken game postponed due to Ottawa's COVID-19 issues

Ottawa's game at the Seattle Kraken scheduled for Thursday has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues impacting the Senators.

Ron Rivera: Washington needs 'big step forward' in offseason

Rivera seemingly delivered a challenge to those running the team's front office for the winter months.

Titans star RB Derrick Henry could return to practice this week

Henry suffered a foot injury in November.

Report: MRI confirms Cowboys' Michael Gallup has torn ACL

An MRI confirmed fears that Gallup had torn his ACL.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to play vs. Lions despite clinching No. 1 seed

Logic suggests Green Bay backup signal-caller Jordan Love will see more than just a few snaps during the second half against the Lions, but it appears Rodgers will be starter for that game's opening quarter. 

Bears hope QB Justin Fields will be able to start vs. Vikings

As much as Matt Nagy and company may want to see Fields face a live defense in a meaningful game, logic suggests the rookie shouldn't play unless he's fully recovered from his latest setback.

Cowboys LB Keanu Neal tests positive for COVID-19 a second time, out vs. Cardinals

Neal previously missed contests in Weeks 3 and 4 due to landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list

49ers activate QB Nate Sudfeld, don't rule Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) out

Trey Lance would start for the 49ers if Jimmy Garoppolo remains out this Sunday.

Ohio State-Utah Rose Bowl game to go on despite COVID-19 concerns

The Rose Bowl is requiring game attendees to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of the event's start. Those

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) doubtful; Trey Lance likely to start vs. Texans

Garoppolo's status beyond Sunday is up in the air, meaning Lance theoretically could lead San Francisco into the postseason assuming the club earns a berth.

Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. felt 'deprived' over 'the last couple of years'

OBJ recorded only 17 catches for 232 yards and no touchdowns with the Browns this season but has since found the end zone four times for the Rams.

Vikings to start Sean Mannion at QB vs. Packers

Mannion will be the Vikings' QB1 for Sunday's must-win matchup. 

Jadeveon Clowney open to re-signing with Browns in offseason?

Clowney, Myles Garrett and company still have a realistic chance of stumbling into the postseason tournament if results go their way Sunday and they then take care of business Monday night at the Pittsburgh Steelers

Giants center Billy Price away from team after wife's miscarriage

The 4-11 New York Giants will likely be without starting center Billy Price for Sunday's largely meaningless matchup at the 5-10 Chicago Bears for reasons much bigger than football. 

Bears to start Andy Dalton vs. Giants, Justin Fields questionable with ankle injury

Thus far this season, Dalton has connected on 98-of-153 passes (64.1%) for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns, six interceptions, a 79.9 passer rating and 38.1 total QBR.

Buffaloes assistant Mark Smith loses 'everything' in Colorado wildfires

Viral videos and photographs have shown the devastation caused by the wildfires outside of Denver, Colo., that have impacted thousands of residents ahead of the new year.