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Nick Akridge

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Inching closer to an unlikely AFC North title, the Steelers are riding Russell Wilson's hot arm into the final leg of he regular season.

By Nick Akridge Dec 4, 2024 6:45 am EST
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The Chicago Bears have endured a disappointing 2024 NFL season, but Caleb Williams is a bright spot as the future of the franchise.

By Nick Akridge Nov 27, 2024 8:15 am EST
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Bo Nix is developing before our eyes, with Week 11's beatdown of the Atlanta Falcons being his latest promising showing.

By Nick Akridge Nov 20, 2024 9:00 am EST
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The Chargers are flying high at 6-3, and a large part is due to the exceptional recent play of Justin Herbert.

By Nick Akridge Nov 13, 2024 8:15 am EST
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After being benched for five weeks, Young returned to the helm in Week 8 and has looked much improved and confident.

By Nick Akridge Nov 6, 2024 5:45 am EST
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The Browns' offense looked rejuvenated in the team's win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, with quarterback Jameis Winston leading the charge.

By Nick Akridge Oct 30, 2024 8:30 am EDT
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The Lions ended the Vikings' undefeated start to the season in Week 7, in turn establishing themselves as clear Super Bowl contenders.

By Nick Akridge Oct 23, 2024 9:00 am EDT
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We break down why Patriots fans should generally be excited about Drake Maye's debut, even after a loss.

By Nick Akridge Oct 16, 2024 7:45 am EDT
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Lamar Jackson, well-known for his rushing ability, beat the Cincinnati Bengals with his arm and pocket presence.

By Nick Akridge Oct 9, 2024 10:15 am EDT
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At the moment, it feels like no one has an answer for Daniels, Kingsbury, and this explosive Washington offense. However, in the NFL, defenses always catch up, and Washington must adapt. The key difference now is that the Commanders appear to have found the franchise quarterback they’ve been seeking for decades in Daniels.

By Nick Akridge Oct 2, 2024 1:14 pm EDT Washington Commanders
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Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams pulled off a thrilling comeback in Week 3, scoring 10 points in under 3 minutes to stun a San Francisco 49ers that looked in complete control for much of the game. 

By Nick Akridge Sep 24, 2024 10:36 am EDT Los Angeles Rams
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There’s a fine line between aggression and recklessness, and right now, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is teetering on the edge, leaning too far into recklessness.

By Nick Akridge Sep 18, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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Richardson’s first start of the 2024 season was a mixed bag, featuring moments of brilliance alongside typical growing pains. His stats reflect this inconsistency.

By Nick Akridge Sep 13, 2024 5:45 am EDT
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Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix all stood out this preseason.

By Nick Akridge Aug 26, 2024 1:46 pm EDT
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C.J. Stroud remains in an elite situation with the Houston Texans after free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft.

By Nick Akridge May 8, 2024 8:30 am EDT
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The 2024 NFL Draft features a sizable late-round quarterback group, all of whom have weaknesses to work on.

By Nick Akridge Apr 24, 2024 7:45 am EDT
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Six quarterbacks have a shot at going in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and they each have questions to answer.

By Nick Akridge Apr 23, 2024 9:15 am EDT
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We break down Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 17, 2024 9:10 am EDT
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We break down Oregon quarterback Bo Nix's strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Apr 9, 2024 5:30 am EDT
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We break down Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy's strengths and weaknesses in this 2024 NFL Draft scouting report.

By Nick Akridge Mar 19, 2024 7:30 am EDT
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