<p>The 2024 <strong>NFL</strong> season is always challenging, especially for the <strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong> as they battle for first place in the AFC North. A few hours before a key game against the <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong>, head coach <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh">John Harbaugh</a></strong> gave the go-ahead to release a recent signing.</p>



<p>Many times, players have great stints with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> franchises after being traded. In other cases, a change of teams can go so wrong that one can be off the roster in a matter of days. Obviously, playing for the Steelers and then being traded to the Ravens, both fierce division rivals, is not always a good idea.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a> player who previously played for the Steelers and was waived is none other than <strong>Diontae Johnson, who joined the Baltimore franchise from the Carolina Panthers in October.</strong> Since March, the wide receiver has been on three different rosters.</p>



<h2>Johnson had been suspended by the Ravens following a controversial situation</h2>



<p>Johnson’s brief 52-day career with Harbaugh’s Ravens left more controversial memories than athletic ones. In early December, <strong>Diontae Johnson served a one-game suspension for refusing to participate in Baltimore’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. </strong>It was his last appearance.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297397_Diontae-Johnson-1024x576_8b60335f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Diontae Johnson" class="wp-image-286339" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) leaves the football field after the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers on November 25, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Johnson’s NFL career, from the Steelers to the Ravens</h2>



<p>Johnson became a professional player in 2019, when he joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> after being selected in the third round of the draft. <strong>He remained in Pittsburgh until the offseason of the current season, when he was traded to the Panthers. </strong>With Carolina, the 28-year-old wide receiver had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games.</p>


        

        

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<p>His performance caught the attention of John Harbaugh’s team, who decided to bring him in via a trade that involved giving up a fifth-round pick and getting a sixth-round pick in addition to Johnson. In Baltimore, the cycle was short and disappointing. <strong>The former Steelers player saw just 39 snaps in four games and had one reception for 6 yards with the Ravens.</strong></p>



<h2>What will happen to the future of Johnson’s career?</h2>



<p>After being cut by Baltimore, <strong>Diontae Johnson will remain on the waivers list until Monday afternoon and, when the deadline passes, will become a free agent. </strong>The Ravens declined to retain the 28-year-old wide receiver to get the compensatory pick after he signed with another team as a free agent in March.</p>



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<p>Alarm bells went off in the offices of the <strong>Houston Astros</strong> when <strong>Nolan Arenado</strong> blocked the trade that would have sent him from the St. Louis Cardinals to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-espada">Joe Espada</a></strong>‘s team. However, with the bad news behind him, a big <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a></strong> name will be joining the Stros.</p>



<p>It was just hours after <strong>Arenado activated his no-trade clause to avoid going to Houston. </strong>Far from seeing it as a problem, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-astros">Astros</a> moved quickly to bring in a player who will solidify their infield.</p>



<p>According to <em>The Athletic</em>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nolan-arenado">Arenado</a> turned down Joe Espada’s Astros <strong>because he didn’t want to make the decision to change teams so early in the offseason. </strong>The truth is, Houston needs players who won’t hesitate to go out and improve the roster.</p>



<h2>Who is the player joining the Houston Astros?</h2>



<p>The Astros’ new blockbuster addition for the upcoming MLB season <strong>is none other than free agent Christian Walker</strong>, who has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with Houston, according to <em>USA Today</em>. Though he may not be a breakout star like Arenado, Espada will be happy to add some depth in the offseason.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297381_Christian-Walker-1024x576_506e2124.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Christian Walker batting" class="wp-image-297385" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Christian Walker during his time as a player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What position will Walker play for the Astros?</h2>



<p>The addition of the 33-year-old Walker is a valuable alternative to the frustrating trade for Arenado. <strong>The former Arizona Diamondbacks player is expected to play first base, with Isaac Paredes at third.</strong> At the same time, there was speculation that Ken Rosenthal would return, but that does not appear to be a possibility at this point.</p>


        

        

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<h2>The career of Christian Walker, the new addition to the Astros</h2>



<p>Joe Espada adds a key piece to his team with the arrival of Walker. The veteran first baseman comes to Houston after spending eight seasons with the D-Backs, a team he joined after a brief stint playing for the Baltimore Orioles. <strong>Walker is a three-time Gold Glove winner.</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Detroit Lions</strong> continue their steady march in the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season, being one of the teams that are candidates to win the Super Bowl. In recent games, however, the team led by head coach <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dan-campbell">Dan Campbell</a></strong> has had to mourn some losses in the squad that has <strong>Jared Goff</strong> as its star player.</p>



<p>Some injury diagnoses may seem very discouraging at first, but as the hours or days go by, sometimes conditions can improve and situations can become a little more optimistic, especially if it is a matter of recovering an important player. Campbell, a coach who has had to deal with injuries to his squad throughout the season, <strong>is currently feeling that way.</strong></p>



<p>Aidan Hutchinson, Carlton Davis, John Cominsky, Alex Anzalone, Khalil Dorsey, David Bada, Marcus Davenport and Kyle Peko, among others, are some of the big names who were injured during the current campaign for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions">Lions</a>. <strong>Currently, the focus is on bringing back another injured player, David Montgomery.</strong></p>



<p>There was initial speculation that the Lions running back would not play the rest of the season after suffering a sprained medial collateral ligament in Sunday’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. <strong>Even Campbell said Monday that he expected Montgomery to miss the rest of the year. </strong>Now, the coach’s voice sounds more hopeful.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297372_David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1024x576_8199699a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="David Montgomery, running back of the Detroit Lions" class="wp-image-249779" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>David Montgomery, running back of the Detroit Lions</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What did Campbell say about Montgomery’s recovery?</h2>



<p><em>“I am optimistic with a couple doctors that he saw. <strong>I think we may see where this thing goes. We’ve still got a decision to make, because even if that is the case,</strong> it’s a matter of, Do you put him on IR? Do you see how fast he might come back from it? But it certainly sounds more optimistic, is probably the best way to say it,”</em> Campbell clarified on the possible recovery of running back Montgomery.</p>


        

        

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<h2>What happens if the Lions place Montgomery on injured reserve?</h2>



<p>If Detroit were to place Montgomery on injured reserve now, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jared-goff">Goff</a>‘s teammate would be out until at least the wild-card round of the playoffs.</strong> At the moment, that possibility would not be a risk as the Lions aim to finish first in the NFC North and go straight to the divisional round of the postseason.</p>



<h2>When will Montgomery play for Goff and Campbell’s Lions again?</h2>



<p>Montgomery will most likely not return to the field for the remaining regular season games and will be ready to play for the Lions in the playoffs. <strong>If Detroit wins the division and has a week off, Montgomery would be able to play in the divisional round.</strong> If they lose that spot to the Minnesota Vikings, Campbell’s team could try to use the 27-year-old running back in the wild-card round.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Buffalo Bills</strong> have shown that they are serious <strong>Super Bowl</strong> contenders and are looking to end the Kansas City Chiefs’ hegemony. The team, led by star <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen">Josh Allen</a></strong>, will need to keep their players in shape if they are to remain in the running for the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> Championship. Several of them are likely to be out for the upcoming game against the <strong>New England Patriots</strong>.</p>



<p>There is no doubt that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> are going to fight all the way to the playoffs. Allen is an MVP candidate and a key cog in the operation of the only team to beat the Chiefs this year. An 11-3 record seems to be enough of a sign that Buffalo will go far.</p>



<p>But beyond the regular season’s positive streaks, the playoffs can come down to the details on the road to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>. <strong>Every player matters. And with three weeks left in the postseason, the Bills have several players in doubt.</strong></p>



<h2>Who are Allen’s teammates who are doubtful to play against the Patriots?</h2>



<p>The players who could be out against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a> are none other than safety Damar Hamlin, cornerback Rasul Douglas, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, linebacker Matt Milano, safety Taylor Rapp, linebacker Dorian Williams, and linebacker Baylon Spector, <strong>who are all listed as questionable for Allen’s Bills Week 16 game.</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241220_BUS_296979_Sean-McDermott-1-1024x576_28529026.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Sean McDermott Buffalo Bills HC" class="wp-image-293848" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/16125358/Sean-McDermott-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during pregame warmups before an NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, December 8, 2024, in Inglewood, California.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The list was confirmed by Buffalo franchise head coach Sean McDermott at Friday’s press conference. <strong>It should be noted that the Bills have not ruled anyone out for Sunday’s game against the Patriots, </strong>but the long list of questionable players suggests that many members of the roster are not fully healthy.</p>


        

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<h2>When and where will the Bills face the Patriots?</h2>



<p>The Bills host the Patriots <strong>at Highmark Stadium on Sunday afternoon, December 22,</strong> in one of the final regular-season games for a Buffalo franchise that leads the AFC East, is assured of a playoff berth and is beginning to think about winning a Super Bowl.</p>

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<p>Christmas could bring a long-awaited gift for fans and members of the <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong>, who have struggled offensively in recent games and recorded two losses in their last four presentations. Star quarterback <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-wilson">Russell Wilson</a></strong> wants to win another <strong>Super Bowl</strong>, and to do so he is waiting for the recovery of a target that was very important in the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season.</p>



<p>The date is very important because on Christmas Day, <strong>the Steelers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 in an exciting matchup of two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders.</strong> For Pittsburgh, it will serve as a measuring stick as to whether Wilson’s team can hope to win the Vincent Lombardi Trophy.</p>



<p>Key moments require key players. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> have been looking for a quality wide receiver all season, but with Mike Williams’ arrival of little significance, <strong>Pittsburgh is now anxiously awaiting the return of a star who has been injured for the past few weeks.</strong></p>



<h2>Key weapon for Wilson the Steelers are hoping for</h2>



<p>Wilson’s teammate who would return to the Steelers for the Christmas game <strong>is none other than wide receiver George Pickens.</strong> The information was provided by NFL insider Albert Breer, who said that Pittsburgh is optimistic about the recovery time of the 23-year-old key weapon, who suffered a hamstring injury.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241220_BUS_296945_George-Pickens-1024x576_639eeec9.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="George Pickens" class="wp-image-284807" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/George-Pickens.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) carries the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 1, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.</figcaption></figure>



<p>It is clear that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens">Pickens</a> will not play in Week 16, when the Steelers face the Ravens in an intense divisional matchup that could define playoff berths in the AFC North. However, <strong>the Pittsburgh wide receiver is already back to running and is expected to be able to play on Christmas against the Chiefs</strong> after missing three games.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Was Wilson affected by Pickens’ absence?</h2>



<p>The loss of Pickens, who has missed the Steelers’ last two games, has affected Wilson’s performance. Pittsburgh’s franchise quarterback has struggled to connect with the rest of his receivers, which has hurt the team’s aerial game. In the last two weeks, <strong>the former Seattle Seahawks player has passed for less than 160 yards</strong> and his passing percentage has dropped by almost three yards per game.</p>



<h2>Pickens’ performance in the 2024 NFL season</h2>



<p>Pickens is often known for his controversial style of commentary, but he was the Steelers’ best receiver all season. He has also been a target who has combined well with Wilson.<strong> So far this season, the former Georgia Bulldogs player has recorded 55 receptions for 850 yards and three touchdowns.</strong></p>

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<p>Thursday Night Football showed a decisive victory for the <strong>Los Angeles Chargers</strong>, who beat the <strong>Denver Broncos</strong> 34-27 in Week 16 of the 2024 <strong>NFL</strong> season. The battle for the Wild Card from the AFC West, led by the Kansas City Chiefs, is about to be decided and tension is in the air. After the game, quarterback <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-nix">Bo Nix</a></strong> could not hide his displeasure with the final score against <strong>Justin Herbert</strong>‘s team.</p>



<p>With the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a>‘ win, both Los Angeles and Denver are tied at 9-6 with two weeks left in the regular season, a final stretch that requires maximum precision. With that in mind, <strong>Nix feels a responsibility to demand more from the Broncos.</strong></p>



<p>Nix completed 29 of 40 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns, but in his role as quarterback, <strong>he was not happy with the offensive part of the team, which could not execute the plays to beat Herbert’s Chargers</strong>, a tough rival in the race for second place in the division. The 24-year-old rookie sent a strong message to his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos">Broncos</a> teammates.</p>



<h2>Bo Nix’s warning to the Broncos</h2>



<p><em><strong>“No excuses, we got to move the ball better. We know this next one is the most important,”</strong></em> was the warning Bo Nix issued to the Broncos when speaking to the Denver Gazette. The rookie quarterback knows that there are few chances left to make the playoffs and they must take advantage of them.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241220_BUS_296868_Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-1024x576_0c23700c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Bo Nix, quarterback of the Denver Broncos" class="wp-image-272790" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Bo-Nix-quarterback-of-the-Denver-Broncos.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Bo Nix, quarterback of the Denver Broncos</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers battle to make the postseason</h2>



<p>Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot. At the moment, both AFC West franchises are clinching their postseason berths, but they can’t afford to slow down. With the loss to Herbert’s Chargers, the Broncos dropped to the bottom of the AFC conference standings and <strong>must beat the Cincinnati Bengals in their next game to punch a ticket to the Wild Card round</strong>. For that reason, Nix assured that this will be the most important game of the season.</p>


        

        

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<p>The Chargers have the same record (9-6) as the Broncos and with one more win they will be assured of a berth. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Herbert</a> is in great form and has scored five touchdowns in his last three games with Los Angeles.</strong> The 26-year-old quarterback’s team will have two games against two of the tournament’s weakest opponents, the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders.</p>

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<p>The first season as a pro in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> is rarely an easy thing to deal with. In the case of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams">Caleb Williams</a></strong>, the experience in his year with the <strong>Chicago Bears</strong> has been more like a nightmare than a cycle of joy. For the rookie quarterback, it’s not a pleasant thing to keep suffering defeats, something that seems inevitable for the upcoming game against the <strong>Detroit Lions</strong>.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions">Lions</a> are looking to bounce back after suffering a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 and seeing their long winning streak come to an end. <strong>Now they will seek revenge against the Bears led by Williams, </strong>who offered some insightful words as he analyzed his feelings in the midst of the season with the Chicago franchise.</p>



<p>Williams’ first year with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears">Bears</a> included, for example, the dismissal of head coach Matt Eberflus after a controversial game against the Lions, when the two NFC North teams met for the first time this season. Frustration is running high in Chicago, <strong>which has not won in more than two months and has lost its last eight games.</strong></p>



<h2>Caleb Williams’ internal struggles in his first season with the Bear</h2>



<p><em>“Losing is one of those things that really affects me. You motivate yourself, you encourage yourself. You have positive affirmations, is the word, that you say to yourself. With that, it makes the days better, <strong>it makes when you’re going through a tough patch, it makes those days a little bit easier rather than pulling yourself down</strong>, telling yourself you’re this and that,”</em> Williams revealed to ESPN, reflecting on his first season with the Bears.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241220_BUS_296865_Caleb-Williams-5-1024x576_d1bf3ddb.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Caleb Williams Chicago Bears" class="wp-image-232826" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Caleb-Williams-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Caleb-Williams-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Caleb-Williams-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Caleb-Williams-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Caleb-Williams-5.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on September 08, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.</figcaption></figure>



<p><em>“Like I said, it sounds kind of crazy, but I tell myself certain things: <strong>‘I am great. I will be great.’ All these different things. So, I think that’s one of the biggest things, </strong>is not pulling yourself down and being gracious with yourself,”</em> Williams sentenced.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Williams shared his conclusions on his first year with the Bears</h2>



<p>The rookie quarterback, who also admitted he would like to improve his passing accuracy, has already lost as many games this season as he did in three years in college. Following the most recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, Williams had recounted what this first stint with the Bears was like. <em><strong>“It’s encouraging but frustrating,” </strong></em>the former Oklahoma Sooners player concluded.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong> of head coach <strong>Mike Tomlin</strong> are going through key hours to define their future. Ahead of an intense matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 of the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season, a teammate of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-wilson">Russell Wilson</a></strong> made a strong self-criticism for a mistake made in last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.</p>



<p>The interruption of a consecutive winning streak can set off certain alarms, especially <strong>if there are two divisional matches and a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on the horizon</strong>. That’s why, at such important moments, mistakes and turnovers, such as the one the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> committed against the Eagles, can generate echoes that last for days.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Tomlin</a> has expressed on more than one occasion that he trusts his team. That’s due, in part, to traits such as sincerity. <strong>In the case of running back Najee Harris, a genuine statement of self-criticism exonerated teammate Russell Wilson of a major mistake </strong>in the loss to Philadelphia.</p>



<p>The stats from Sunday’s game between Pittsburgh and the Eagles show that the Steelers committed a fumble by Wilson. However, in the game it didn’t look that way, as it was Harris who dropped the lateral pass and failed to pick it up. The play ended a promising series for Tomlin’s team.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241219_BUS_296576_najeeharris-1024x576_3b1b97e5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Najee Harris" class="wp-image-98535" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/najeeharris-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/najeeharris-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/najeeharris-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/najeeharris-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/najeeharris.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Najee Harris of the Steelers</figcaption></figure>



<h2>What was Harris’ confession to Wilson about the fumble?</h2>



<p><em>“The Steelers loose ball was my fault, it shouldn’t show up on Russ (Wilson’s) stats. You should always be your biggest critic, no matter what they say, you’re always going to be your biggest critic. <strong>So the stat sheet may say that, but nobody believes it. That was all my fault. I don’t know why they put that on Russ,</strong> but it was my fault. Doing better next time is the best thing you can do,”</em> Harris emphatically confessed, clearing Wilson of the fumble.</p>


        

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<h2>Why do the statistics show that the error was Wilson’s?</h2>



<p>The official NFL record states that any time a team loses the ball by mishandling an exchange behind the line of scrimmage, the blame for the fumble is assigned to the last player in possession of the ball, which in this case was Wilson. <strong>On the play in the Steelers-Eagles game, Harris never actually handled the ball with his hands when he dropped the lateral.</strong></p>



<h2>Wilson sends warning before game vs Ravens</h2>



<p>Russell Wilson knows that next Sunday’s game against the Ravens will be pivotal in defining which playoff spot Tomlin’s Steelers will play in. <em>“We don’t have time to even think about last week. <strong>I think the most important thing coming out of it though is that we’ve got to get ourselves the best chance to win. We’re going to have to play our best football,”</strong> </em>warned the Pittsburgh franchise quarterback.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Green Bay Packers</strong> have some bad news that affects an expected return on a member of the roster heading into the remainder of the 2024 <strong>NFL</strong> season for the team led by star <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love">Jordan Love</a></strong>. With three weeks remaining in the current campaign, any ailment or injury could be league-defining for players around the league.</p>



<p>With a 10-4 record, the Packers head into the final stretch of the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season having picked up an important road win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. However, just as this result seemed to indicate a slight collective improvement for Green Bay, <strong>a bad taste came with the news that a rookie teammate of Love’s will miss the final few games.</strong></p>



<p>The rookie who will miss the remainder of the season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> is <strong>none other than offensive lineman Jordan Morgan.</strong> Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the news in a conversation with The Athletic. It has not been an easy season for Morgan, who had already missed several games in the current campaign.</p>



<h2>What is the reason for rookie Morgan to miss the rest of the Packers’ season?</h2>



<p>The reason for Morgan’s extended absence <strong>has to do with a shoulder injury that has affected him since August and kept him out for multiple games.</strong> The 25th overall pick in the 2024 draft was in practice with a sling and was unable to be part of the Love-led team’s workouts.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241219_BUS_296517_Jordan-Morgan-77-1024x576_017d2baa.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Jordan Morgan against the Detroit Lions" class="wp-image-296571" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/19145021/Jordan-Morgan-77.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Jordan Morgan in action against the Detroit Lions</figcaption></figure>



<h2>A recurring injury for Morgan</h2>



<p>Rookie Morgan’s path has been rocky in his first professional season with the Packers. <strong>The 23-year-old offensive lineman dealt with a shoulder injury in training camp leading up to the current season. </strong>That bad start prevented him from running the current campaign normally, leading to the announcement of the end of his participation with Love and the Packers in the present season.</p>


        

        

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<p>Although he was able to take the field midway through the season, the ailment continued and <strong>worsened after the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions, when Morgan again re-injured it in practice and has not played since.</strong> There was speculation that a recovery would allow him to be ready for the final weeks, but LaFleur’s update confirmed that he is out for the remainder of the year.</p>

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<p>The last few days have seen a chaotic situation for the <strong>New York Rangers</strong> in the <strong>NHL</strong> season since <strong>Kaapo Kakko</strong> was dropped from the team by head coach <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette</a></strong>. The situation, which came in the midst of the Rangers’ nosedive in the current campaign, has an end point.</p>



<p>The relationship between Laviolette and the rest of the staff seems to be hanging by a thread. However, the tension between the Rangers head coach and Kakko had already reached a point of no return. <em>“I wasn’t the worst player, but that was me out of the lineup.<strong> I know as a coach you have to do something when you’re losing games, but I think it’s easy to pick a young guy and take him out,”</strong></em> the 23-year-old forward told the New York Post about his situation with the team.</p>



<p><strong><em>“There were veteran players who were left out. The decisions I make are hard”</em></strong>, Laviolette had replied to Kakko’s strong words. In the midst of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a>‘ crisis, this conflict presented a logical solution for the player who was selected No. 2 by New York in 2019.</p>



<h2>Rangers final decision on Kakko’s future</h2>



<p>The final decision by head coach Peter Laviolette’s Rangers <strong>was to trade Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Krake</strong>n <strong>in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen</strong> and a third- and six-round pick in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> Draft. The relationship between the forward and the coach was broken, so a new destination was secured for him.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241219_BUS_296399_GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-1024x576_df90a07c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers" class="wp-image-292851" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/14181413/GettyImages-2187590366-Bolavip.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media prior to the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on November 30, 2024 in New York City.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Kakko comes to Seattle to take the place of forward Jordan Eberle,<strong> who was injured and underwent pelvic surgery on November 22 and will be out until the end of February.</strong> <em>“He’s a big kid and he has some skill. So we thought it was the right decision. He’s a young, dynamic forward who brings skill and offensive ability to our club,”</em> said Kraken General Manager Ron Francis.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Kakko’s performance in the season</h2>



<p>Kakko left the Rangers after his controversial exchange with Laviolette, leaving behind a campaign <strong>that included 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 30 games.</strong> Lately, he was overlooked in New York, although he averaged 13:17 minutes of ice time per game this season.</p>

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<p>The <strong>New York Mets</strong> made the most significant signing of the <strong>MLB</strong> off-season so far when they added former New York Yankees <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juan-soto">Juan Soto</a></strong>, with a historic 15-year, $765 million contract that could be extended to $805 million. However, in Queens they are not satisfied and continue to add more players to their roster, in this case with the addition of a former member of the <strong>Los Angeles Angels</strong>.</p>



<p>Not only did the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">Mets</a> secure Soto for the upcoming season, but another former Yankees, <strong>Clay Holmes, will join him to bolster the pitching staff for the campaign that begins in March 2025,</strong> where New York will try to achieve its goal of winning the World Series.</p>



<p>At the same time, in the last few hours, the Mets’ roster continues to grow. <strong>In this case, after the addition of Holmes, Soto’s team decided to sign former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-angels">Angels</a> starting pitcher Griffin Canning to a one-year contract.</strong></p>



<h2>The details of Griffin Canning’s deal with the Mets</h2>



<p>Canning’s one-year contract is far from a market-breaking deal. <strong>As reported by The Athletic, Canning’s deal with the Mets was signed for $4.25 million</strong>, a figure that could increase to a total of $5.25 million depending on potential bonuses and goals with the Mets.</p>



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<h2>Griffin Canning’s career in MLB</h2>



<p>Canning, who is 28 years old, has spent his entire professional career with the Los Angeles Angels. <strong>Last season, he made 31 starts and pitched 171.2 innings.</strong> Despite an extended absence in 2022, his numbers have shown an inconsistency that can be improved, so the Mets will look to get him back to his best for the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a>.</p>


        

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<h2>Clay Holmes to also help Soto at Mets</h2>



<p>Soto’s presence as a key figure for the Mets next season is accompanied by the arrival of Clay Holmes. <strong>The right-handed pitcher has signed a three-year, $38 million contract with New York</strong>, which will allow him to join his former Yankees teammate in the hunt for a championship. Holmes is an exciting opportunity to bolster the pitching staff.</p>



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<p>The <strong>Chicago Cubs</strong> continue to make trades with the upcoming <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a></strong> season in mind, formalizing a surprising deal with their crosstown rivals the <strong>Chicago White Sox</strong>, leaving behind the departure of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger">Cody Bellinger</a></strong>, who will play for the New York Yankees next season.</p>



<p>Former MLB Most Valuable Player <strong>Bellinger is headed to the Yankees in a trade with the Cubs that also includes right-handed reliever Cody Poteet. </strong>According to MLB.com, Chicago will send $5 million to the New York franchise as its contribution to complete the deal. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs">Cubs</a> continue to make moves with this roster spot.</p>



<p>The player traded from the Cubs to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox">White Sox</a> <strong>is none other than catcher Matt Thaiss.</strong> It is the second trade of the veteran player who came to Chicago from the Los Angeles Angels for cash in exchange and is added to the White Sox 40-man roster. </p>



<h2>Why did the Cubs decide to trade Thaiss?</h2>



<p>The Cubs didn’t get what they were looking for from <strong>Thaiss’ time with the Chicago team, as the 29-year-old catcher hit .204 with two home runs and 16 RBIs in his 57 games last season.</strong> They also added Carson Kelly from the Texas Rangers, so Thaiss lost out on outfield playing time.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241218_BUS_296000_Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-1024x576_d767bc2a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Cody Bellinger looks up" class="wp-image-291469" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/12130431/Cody-Bellinger-Chicago-Cubs.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Tuesday September 10, 2024. Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Chicago cubs, 3-6 in the second game of a three game series at Dodger stadium. Pictured is former Dodger, now Cubs Outfielder Cody Bellinger in the dugout.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Chicago Cubs want All-Star signee after Bellinger trade</h2>



<p>The recent trade involving Cody Bellinger has changed the Cubs’ financial reality,<strong> giving them the space and opportunity to pursue elite players heading into the new MLB season.</strong> By trading Bellinger’s substantial salary to the New York Yankees, Chicago is looking to secure the income of an All-Star player without paying the high salary of the now new Yankees player.</p>


        

        

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<h2>How much space did Bellinger’s salary take up for the Cubs?</h2>



<p>Bellinger <strong>had a guaranteed salary of $27.5 million for next season, saving the Cubs approximately $22.5 million. </strong>That will allow Chicago to go after the likes of rumored two-time All-Star Walker Buehler, a potential target for Bellinger and Thaiss’ former team.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a></strong> is one of the best head coaches in the history of the <strong>National Football League</strong> and his record includes the most Super Bowl wins, <strong>lifting six titles with the New England Patriots</strong> between 2000 and 2021. With his history as a guarantee, the American football legend has chosen his favorite players of all time besides <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Brady and Belichick formed a historic and unforgettable partnership, winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy six times. <strong>It stands to reason that the former quarterback is considered by many <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> fans and personalities to be the greatest player in history</strong>, but Belichick expanded the range of his choices by mentioning two other players.</p>



<p>In an interview with the <em>33rd team</em> in 2023, <strong>Belichick did not hesitate to single out Brady as the greatest player in NFL history. </strong><em>“I feel like I coached </em><strong><em>the best defensive player in football, Lawrence Taylor, and the best special teams player ever, Matt Slatter,”</em></strong> Belichick said when asked who his favorite football players were.</p>



<h2>Belichick was Taylor’s defensive coordinator on the Giants</h2>



<p>Belichick coached Lawrence Taylor when he was the defensive coordinator for the New York Giants from 1979-1982 under head coach Ray Perkins. The former linebacker’s resume is outstanding. <strong>He played his entire career with the New York Giants from 1981-1993, winning Super Bowls in 1987 and 1991. </strong>He is also a ten-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time league MVP.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241218_BUS_295851_Lawrence-Taylor-1024x576_11a8d1e8.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-295949" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18142512/Lawrence-Taylor.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor </figcaption></figure>



<h2>The Belichick-Slater connection</h2>



<p>Slater was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft and is considered by Belichick to be the best special teams player in history. <strong>The three-time Super Bowl champion with Belichick’s Patriots holds the record for most special teams selections to the Pro Bowl (10)</strong> and retired in February 2024.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Belichick’s Super Bowls at the Patriots year by year</h2>



<ul><li>Super Bowl XXXVI (2002) – New England Patriots 20-17 St. Louis Rams</li><li>Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) – New England Patriots 32-29 Carolina Panthers </li><li>Super Bowl XXXIX (2005) – New England Patriots 24-21 Philadelphia Eagles</li><li>Super Bowl XLIX (2015) – New England Patriots 28-24 Seattle Seahawks</li><li>Super Bowl LI (2017) – New England Patriots 34-28 Atlanta Falcons</li><li>Super Bowl LIII (2019) – New England Patriots 13-3 Los Angeles Rams</li></ul>

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<p><strong>Stefon Diggs</strong> currently plays for the <strong>Houston Texans</strong>, but he shared a team with <strong>Buffalo Bills</strong> star <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen">Josh Allen</a></strong> from 2020 through the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> offseason. The 31-year-old veteran did not hesitate to make a strong statement about the next MVP award winner.</p>



<p>Allen has been performing at a high level this season, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a> were the only team able to defeat Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs. <strong>The Buffalo franchise has accumulated an 11-3 record and is already qualified for the next playoffs</strong> after leading the AFC East.</p>



<p>As the regular season comes to a close, NFL stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stefon-diggs">Diggs</a> are beginning to be considered for the Most Valuable Player of the season award. <strong>While Lamar Jackson is currently considered a strong candidate for the award</strong>, other faces vying for the recognition include Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), and Allen himself.</p>



<h2>What did Diggs say about Allen and the MVP award?</h2>



<p><em>“Obviously, it’s no secret that Josh Allen is amazing. <strong>He should definitely win the MVP. As far as seeing him game in and game out. He’s making those plays. It’s not new to me at all, It’s not new to nobody in the league.</strong> I feel like it’s just his respect kind of coming full circle, finally getting that credit that he deserves. He’s playing at a very high level. I feel like he deserves it,”</em> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Texans</a>‘ Diggs affirmed to NFL Network about Allen’s status in the MVP race.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241218_BUS_295739_GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites-1024x576_a33690ea.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans" class="wp-image-246881" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2172500281-Futbolsites.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans looks on prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>How is the NFL MVP award winner chosen?</h2>



<p>The MVP is selected by a panel of 16 NFL writers and broadcasters. <strong>This dynamic was changed beginning with Super Bowl XXXV in 2001, when fans were given the opportunity to vote for the MVP electronically. </strong>NFL media accounts for 80 percent of the vote, while fans make up the remaining 20 percent.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Who is the player who has won the most MVP trophies?</h2>



<p>Josh Allen has yet to win an MVP trophy and will face two-time winner Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens this season. <strong>The NFL’s all-time MVP leader is Tom Brady with five awards (four with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers).</strong></p>

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<p>The relationship between veteran quarterback <strong>Kirk Cousins</strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a></strong> is reaching a pivotal moment in the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season. Following a Week 15 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Raheem Morris’ franchise announced a final decision.</p>



<p>Morris had said <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirk-cousins">Cousins</a> needed to play better if he wanted to remain the starter, but a few hours later, the Falcons made a more arbitrary decision for the 36-year-old quarterback. The former Minnesota Vikings player was heavily questioned for his sluggish performances this season.</p>



<p><em>“After review we have made the decision <strong>Michael Penix (Cousins backup) will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback moving forward. </strong>This was a football decision and we are fully focused on preparing the team for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants,” </em>confirmed Morris on the future of Cousins, who is now on the benched. The Falcons officially announced the news on their website.</p>



<p>The Falcons have a 7-7 record and are in second place in the NFC South. At this point in the season, they decided to give a rookie a chance after finding out that quarterback Cousins, <strong>who joined in the offseason and was in his first season with the Atlanta franchise, did not live up to expectations</strong>. His future has been decided and his career will not continue with the Falcons.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241218_BUS_295642_Michael-Penix-Jr-1024x576_f899994a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Michael Penix Jr throwing the ball" class="wp-image-295713" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/18104918/Michael-Penix-Jr.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Michael Penix Jr, the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Kirk Cousins’ performance in the 2024 NFL season</h2>



<p>Cousins completed 303 passes for 3508 yards in his fourteen appearances with the Atlanta team this season. <strong>The veteran quarterback contributed 18 touchdowns and recorded 16 interceptions to his attempts, the highest number of this topic in his career.</strong> Cousins has a salary of $27.5 million for 2025, but at the same time he has a no-trade clause.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Who is Michael Penix Jr, the new starting QB of the Falcons?</h2>



<p>Penix is in his first season as a pro and took over as the Falcons’ starting quarterback late in the regular season. <strong>The 24-year-old rookie was selected with the eighth overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft</strong> after a college campaign that ended with him leading the Washington Huskies.</p>



<p>Penix has already played in games for the Falcons this season, throwing five passes, three of them completions with a passer rating of 83.7. <strong>With his limited playing time, he already exceeds the numbers of Cousins, whose rate fell below 80 in his last few starts.</strong></p>

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<p>The <strong>Detroit Lions</strong> know that this season is their chance to reach the first <strong>Super Bowl</strong> in franchise history, so some players already believe it’s possible. With <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jared-goff">Jared Goff</a></strong> as the star of the show, it is easy to see how Dan Campbell’s team could contend for a championship in the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> </strong>season.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions">Lions</a> have suffered several injuries in recent days that have decimated the depth of the roster.<strong> Last week’s loss to the Buffalo Bills left the impression that Detroit is missing key players, especially on defense.</strong> As a result, one of Goff’s injured teammates made an ambitious statement.</p>



<p>The player who told reporters about his recovery is none other than defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. <em><strong>“I am on my way to achieving my goal of getting back to the Super Bowl. </strong>I tell all the guys that when I see them around the facility. And I tell people and my mom. There’s no other way,” </em>Hutchinson confirmed about his return for the biggest game of the season. The statements were published by the NFL Network.</p>



<p>It’s clear that the Lions have a tough road ahead of them if they want to reach the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>. <strong>First, it was only last year that Goff’s team won its first division championship since 1993,</strong> snapping the second-longest active drought in the league. Second, they will have to overcome lengthy absences from players like running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim McNeill, who will miss the rest of the season.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241218_BUS_295548_Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-1024x576_5dcc50f3.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Aidan Hutchinson looking to the fans" class="wp-image-266128" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Aidan-Hutchinson-Detroit-Lions-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>What is Hutchinson’s injury?</h2>



<p>Hutchinson broke the tibia and fibula in his left leg, sidelining him since Week 6 of the current season. <strong>Goff’s key teammate had accumulated 19 combined tackles in his five championship appearances.</strong> The Lions defensive end has dreams of playing in the Super Bowl if Detroit makes it.</p>


        

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<h2>When was the last time the Lions won the NFL?</h2>



<p>The Lions last won a league championship in 1957, 67 years ago. Since the Super Bowl was introduced in 1967, <strong>the Lions have not made it to the final game of the National Football League</strong>, and are looking to make it for the first time.</p>

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<p>The <strong>New York Mets</strong> reached a record deal with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juan-soto">Juan Soto</a></strong> this offseason, but they will not stand still in their grand plan to win the next <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a></strong> season and are already thinking about new additions. The three-time All-Star is getting the attention of the New York franchise, but the <strong>Boston Red Sox</strong>, who have already signed <strong>Garrett Crochet</strong>, are also showing interest.</p>



<p>The offseason is characterized by a lot of activity these days. <strong>Trades, free agent signings and acquisitions from other leagues are some of the most common transactions.</strong> However, there are some players who stand out for their good performance in the past season. Such is the case with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets">Mets</a> and the Red Sox.</p>



<p>The three-time All-Star who is targeted by Crochet’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox">Boston Red Sox</a> and Soto’s New York Mets <strong>is none other than Luis Castillo of the Seattle Mariners.</strong> The pitcher is one of the most wanted names on the trade market heading into the 2025 season. As reported by SNY and Fansided, the two franchises are working on a deal for Castillo.</p>



<p>Having Soto is an opportunity for the Mets, who want to surround him with the best in the league to make good on their historic investment. <strong>Even from Queens, Ronny Mauricio’s name was floated as a tradeable rookie.</strong> At the same time, the Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Crochet in a trade to bolster their rotation and are looking to continue to add to their bullpen. The Mariners are looking to deal Castillo in a move that will secure a top player, as they do not consider themselves to be rebuilding.</p>



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<h2>Which other teams are interested in Castillo?</h2>



<p>Castillo could leave the Mariners in a trade, and in addition to Boston and New York, other franchises called to Seattle. <strong>The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs are two other teams interested in the 32-year-old veteran pitcher.</strong> The four organizations are aiming to acquire a good rotation for the upcoming campaign.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Castillo’s situation with the Mariners</h2>



<p>There are strong reasons to believe that the veteran Castillo could leave the Mariners this offseason. The main point is that he is a high-priced player, <strong>as he is owed $73 million over three years and his contract has a $25 million option for 2028. In that context, the interested</strong> teams <strong>will have to pay those sums. </strong>The other reason is Castillo’s performance, who has accumulated 30 starts in which he has posted a 3.64 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 175.1 innings pitched.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson">Lamar Jackson</a></strong> is looking for the third MVP award of his career after playing in great form for the <strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong> in the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season. The 27-year-old quarterback has drawn admiration from fans and colleagues, as in this case from a teammate.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a> player who spoke out about Jackson’s MVP chances is none other than starting linebacker Roquan Smith. <strong>The 27-year-old has been a teammate of the Baltimore quarterback since he was added by John Harbaugh’s team in 2022.</strong></p>



<p>Smith appreciates Jackson, who has been a key player throughout the current campaign with the Ravens. Currently, with three weeks remaining in the regular season, there is a common consensus to nominate the Baltimore quarterback as a candidate to win the MVP award again. <strong>Brock Purdy, of the Cincinnati Bengals, and Saquon Barkley, of the Philadelphia Eagles, are other names that are among the most talked about to be awarded.</strong></p>



<h2>Lamar received a clear message from Smith about MVP award</h2>



<p><em>“I have a great deal of respect for Lamar Jackson; he knows that, and everyone around the building does, as well. I actually was chatting with him and I just told him, <strong>‘Yes, bro. You know you’ve had MVP years, and different things like that’.</strong> What the guy is doing is truly special, and you just have to actually be next to the guy and actually just watch him from a view to truly appreciate some of the things that he’s doing,”</em> declared Smith to reporters according to <em>Clutch Points</em>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241217_BUS_294545_Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-1024x576_e32c385f.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Roquan Smith, linebacker of the Baltimore Ravens" class="wp-image-259606" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Roquan-Smith-linebacker-of-the-Baltimore-Ravens.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Roquan Smith, linebacker of the Baltimore Ravens</figcaption></figure>



<h2>In which years did Lamar Jackson win the MVP award?</h2>



<p>Lamar Jackson won MVP awards in 2019 and 2023 last season. The 27-year-old quarterback is looking to earn his third league MVP award, the second in a row. <strong>Should he do so, he would become the youngest three-time NFL MVP.</strong></p>


        

        

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<h2>Lamar Jackson’s performance in the 2024 NFL season</h2>



<p>Jackson is the Ravens’ top star this season. In 14 games, he has completed 275 passes for 3,580 yards and 34 touchdowns (just two shy of his season high) with only three interceptions. <strong>However, the 27-year-old quarterback has stated on more than one occasion that he is striving to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory</strong>, putting aside the need for individual accomplishments.</p>

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<p>The <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong>‘ loss in Week 15 of the 2024 <strong>NFL</strong> season raised some doubts about <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a></strong>‘s team’s potential as a <strong>Super Bowl</strong> contender. The timing is ideal for <strong>Tom Brady</strong> to weigh in with a sharp comment, legitimized by being the most awarded legend in league history.</p>



<p>Brady’s role as a commentator at this time in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> is increasingly relevant as the season approaches the playoffs and the New England Patriots legend’s voice comes to the forefront in anticipating reality. <strong>For the Steelers, it is important to heed the warnings of the former seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback.</strong></p>



<p>The 27-13 loss to the Eagles showed some weaknesses in Tomlin’s team, which has lost two of its last four games. Next week, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>, who have already clinched a playoff berth, <strong>will have a chance to get back to winning ways and prove they can continue to lead the AFC North when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.</strong> It will be a crucial duel for the race to the Super Bowl. Brady knows it and has talked about it.</p>



<h2>Brady’s warning about the Steelers’ momentum</h2>



<p><em>“I think <strong>the Steelers will learn from the loss to the Eagles and be much better next week against the Ravens</strong>. They will have to play a clean game, limit penalties and turnovers. What they did last time against Baltimore was have possession of the ball for 36 minutes. They have to repeat that formula,”</em> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Brady</a> warned the Steelers on FOX about a pivotal game in the race to reach the Super Bowl.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241217_BUS_294467_GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites-1024x576_39d3e17b.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Tom Brady, former NFL quarterback" class="wp-image-252042" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378-Futbolsites.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Tom Brady, former NFL quarterback, looks on before the Detroit Lions play the Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Why is the game against the Ravens critical for the Steelers in their quest to reach the Super Bowl?</h2>



<p>The Steelers currently lead the AFC North with a 10-4 record, which would be matched by the Ravens if Baltimore wins next Saturday’s divisional game against Pittsburgh. Then, on Christmas Day, Mike Tomlin’s team will have to play against the unbeatable Kansas City Chiefs, so <strong>if they lose both games, they could lose the first place in the division with only one game left in the regular season.</strong></p>


        

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<p>Playing in the Wild Card Round could be somewhat complicated for the Steelers, <strong>as they have lost their last three Wild Card Round appearances</strong>. In this context, Pittsburgh will have to prove that it can compete with strong teams to be a serious contender to return to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> after 15 years.</p>



<h2>How did the previous game between the Ravens and Steelers end?</h2>



<p>Pittsburgh and Baltimore already met in the current season, <strong>with the Steelers winning 18-16 in Week 11.</strong> While, as Brady says, the Black and Gold showed remarkable ball possession, all of the points came on Chris Boswell’s kicking. Next Saturday, the two division rivals will meet at M&amp;T Bank Stadium.</p>

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<p><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong> soundly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15 of the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season and quarterback <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jalen-hurts">Jalen Hurts</a></strong> was named best the player of the game’s by commentator <strong>Tom Brady</strong>, who is now a featured star on league broadcasts.</p>



<p>Hurts’ performance was crucial, as <strong>he threw for two touchdowns and completed 25 passes for 290 yards to earn the 11th straight win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> at the Eagles’ home.</strong> It mattered little that Brady’s relationship with the Philadelphia faithful is not the best, as the New England Patriots legend rewarded the star of the NFC East-leading franchise, who in turn sent a special message to the GOAT.</p>



<p><strong><em>“You beat me a couple of times and now you’re giving me trophies, that’s how it’s done now, right? You know what it’s like to play the quarterback position, it’s all about getting into a rhythm,”</em></strong> Hurts told <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Brady</a> in a conversation with FOX after being honored by the Patriots legend after win over Pittsburgh.</p>



<p><em><strong>“I don’t think we’ve found a good rhythm this year, but we have in the last couple of weeks. Good teams can win in different ways, and I think we’re showing that this year,”</strong> </em>Hurts said of the Eagles’ momentum this season.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241217_BUS_294387_Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-1024x576_31fc414c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion" class="wp-image-283078" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Tom-Brady-seven-time-Super-Bowl-champion.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Why was the Eagles’ win over the Steelers so important?</h2>



<p>With the win over the Steelers, Philadelphia clinched a Wild Card berth, meaning Hurts’ Eagles will be in the postseason. <strong>Head coach Nick Sirianni’s team is 12-2 and riding a 10-game winning streak</strong>, the longest in the NFC at the moment this season.</p>


        

        

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<h2>Hurts also sent a special message to Russell Wilson of the Steelers</h2>



<p><strong><em>“He’s paved the way for a ton of guys, including myself. I loved him and still love him and watch him do many things people said he couldn’t. Tons of respect for him. Definitely cool beating him,”</em></strong> Hurts declared about Wilson after the Eagles’ win over the Steelers.</p>

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Ignacio Cairola is a bilingual sports journalist and writer fluent in English and Spanish. He joined Bolavip US in September 2024, where he specializes in breaking news and live coverage of major championships like the NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, and College Football, as well as global competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and Premier League. Ignacio studied Sports Journalism at ETER and holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Universidad Nacional de San Martín in Argentina. He brings extensive experience in writing and creating multiplatform content, having contributed to media publishers and managed social media for international brands like Adidas. A versatile communicator, Ignacio has a deep passion for storytelling.