Ben SolakNov 4, 2025, 06:30 AM ET Close Ben Solak joined ESPN in 2024 as a national NFL analyst. He previously covered the NFL at The Ringer, Bleeding Green Nation and The Draft Network. Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and it was a week of upsets. The Panthers handed...
It was a rough weekend for Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Huskers blew leads of 14-6 and 17-14 in a 21-17 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday night, dropping their record to 6-3 overall with a 3-3 mark in the Big Ten. In perhaps even worse news, the Huskers lost...
The Detroit Lions locked in long-term security on their defensive line by reaching a four-year contract extension with Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers and recently emphasized that his focus is on winning championships and setting an example for younger fans rather than chasing financial rewards....
WASHINGTON — Jayden Daniels left Washington’s game against Seattle with 7:29 remaining Sunday night after his left, non-throwing arm bent gruesomely while he was being tackled near the goal line. The Commanders were down 38-7 at the time, raising questions about why Daniels was still in the game. He was able to walk off to...
Jacksonville Jaguars (4–3) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-5); Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST The Jaguars exit their bye week with more injuries than they entered it with, especially at wide receiver, creating one of their most impactful injury reports of the season. Here are the latest updates on every player heading into Sunday’s crucial matchup as...
The Detroit Lions have opened the 2025 season with a 5-2 record and strong home performances, but their offense has not reached the level many anticipated. For a unit that built its reputation on explosive scoring, the inconsistency through the first seven games has raised questions about efficiency and execution. Players recognize the issues...
Eric KarabellOct 31, 2025, 06:51 AM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. Each week in the NFL is its own story — full of surprises, both positive...
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf gave fans a nostalgic treat this Halloween as they revealed their costumes for 2025 while revisiting their best looks from previous years. Agassi channeled his inner rock star as Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, complete with the musician’s signature top hat and curly locks, while Graf took inspiration from the...
The New England Patriots have emerged as one of the league’s biggest surprises this season with a 6-2 start under second-year quarterback Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel. However, the backfield has not matched that success. Inconsistent production from the running backs has led to speculation about a potential trade before the...
Jamison Hensley Close Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored...
Jimbo Fisher has been plotting his comeback to college football after being out of the game since his 2023 firing from Texas A&M. His tenure with the Aggies ended with a 45-25 record and a staggering $77.5 million buyout, leaving a cloud of bitterness over his departure. Despite the massive payout, the former head coach...
The Chicago Bears are making some noise this season, in a good way. That’s why they are seeking reinforcements to maintain their strong start. The Bears reportedly are signing Super Bowl champion safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. “Gardner-Johnson now reunites with Bears DC Dennis Allen, who coached him with the New Orleans Saints,” Adam Schefter wrote...