NFL news: San Francisco 49ers willing to make Trent Williams one of the NFL’s highest-paid left tackles
Trent Williams was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 as a suitable replacement for 49ers legend Joe Staley, and in his five years in Santa Clara has become a solid part of the furniture, becoming one of the team's most vocal and influential players in the dressing room.
Ahead of the 2026 season, the 49ers are willing to make Williams the seventh-highest-paid left tackle in the NFL.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and San Francisco 49er fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at the potential deal to secure Trent Williams along with one of the most lucrative deals for a left tackle.
NFL news: Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman on A.J. Brown’s future: ‘Nothing’s changed there’
The height of NFL free agency has come and gone, and A.J. Brown still finds himself as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman are in a rut over how to approach the questions raised around Brown’s future with the franchise.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman’s comments on A.J. Brown and what this means for the Philadelphia Eagles moving forward.
NFL news: Team USA’s dominance in Flag Football Classic shakes up expectations
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic gave the world a taste of what is to come at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and saw Team USA take on teams mixed with athletes and mainly current and ex- NFL stars.
There had been a lot of talk from a handful of NFL players that they would easily be part of the USA team at the 2028 Olympics, but the current team proved that they wouldn’t necessarily be at the top of the depth chart.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and NFL fan Luca Salmasi reports on the Flag Football Classic and what it means for the future of the sport.
NFL news: Dre Greenlaw’s dream return to the San Francisco 49ers
After a year with the Denver Broncos, star linebacker Dre Greenlaw has returned to Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers.
Whilst in his time in Denver didn’t live up to the expectation, Greenlaw made his name with the 49ers, and will be a key figure if they are to improve on last year's playoff disappointment.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and 49ers fan Luca Salmasi reports on the latest arrival to the San Francisco franchise.
When and where is Super Bowl LX taking place? Star players to watch; half-time show
The 60th edition of the Super Bowl is taking place on Sunday, February 8, bringing together the two best teams in the NFL for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
From kick-off time and venue to key players and the half-time show, Sports News Blitz writer Jake Reed provides a simple guide for anyone wanting to dip their toes into ‘The Big Game’.
NFL betting tips: New England Patriots to get the better of the Seattle Seahawks after some early Drake Maye blunders
It’s finally that time of year again, folks. Super Bowl LX is here, and I couldn’t be more ready.
For those of us in the UK, get your coffee brewing and your beer runs in early; we are in for yet another late night of footballing frenzy.
The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are preparing for a dog-fight in California; both teams are defensively astute; this will be a war of will on Sunday.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down the match-up, revealing his favourite bets and predicted winner ahead of Super Bowl LX.
NFL opinion: Cleveland Browns on the brink of history - The rise of Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns, one of the most storied franchises in American football, could be about to make an unprecedented move that could alter the course of NFL history - that being, appointing the league’s youngest ever coach.
The Browns is one of 10 clubs that have been in the market for a new head coach in 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey assesses the Cleveland Browns’ head coach shortlist.
NFL news: Everyone is talking about John Harbaugh - but where will he coach next?
Black Monday came and went, there was a host of sackings - but only one name is being talked about throughout the NFL – John Harbaugh.
Black Monday in the NFL is the first Monday after the regular season ends, and it is traditionally when head coaches, GMs and leading staff members find out if they are out or not, writes Sports News Blitz’s NFL expert Graeme Bailey.
The standout rookies defining the 2025/26 season
The 2025 season has been nothing short of a revelation. As franchises scramble for playoff positioning, a fresh wave of talent has surged to the forefront, reshaping the league with immediate production.
It is a period of intense discovery across the sport. In fact, while many enthusiasts are busy analyzing the college football odds for week 16 to spot the next generation of stars, the current draft class is already proving that the future has arrived.
Here, Sports News Blitz takes a look at the top five rookies who have become essential difference-makers for their teams as of December 8, 2025.
NFL betting tips: The Eagles to hit a roadblock in Los Angeles; Chicago Bears to come in clutch
It’s hitting crunch time now, with just a few games to go until the postseason, and the league is going to heat up.
Last year's Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, have their NFC East top spot hanging in the balance - a win against the Chargers this week could prove decisive in guaranteeing their postseason place.
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy went two for three last week and will be hoping for a similar level of consistency as he reveals his three picks for gameweek 14.
NFL betting tips: Denver Broncos to continue streak, Philadelphia Eagles to fall off the wagon in Chicago, and more
What is going on in Philadelphia? Seriously, the Birds blew what looked to be a sure thing last weekend, and will now be desperate to turn the tables back in their favour against a tough Chicago outfit on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos will be full of confidence as they play the Washington Commanders in the early hours of Monday morning, having not tasted defeat since a three-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers way back in September.
Once again, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out three of his favourite betting lines ahead of another week of regular-season gridiron action.
NFL analysis: Myles Garrett set to make history as MVP talk hots up
Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett is on course to break one of the NFL’s most talked-about records this season, but why is he not in the conversation for the league’s MVP?
As it stands, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is a short-priced favourite - just 4/9 with Unibet - to be named the league’s best player.
There is no doubt that Stafford is having a standout campaign, and few believe he will not take the crown, even at this stage.
But could this be the year we see a non-QB take the honours, something almost unheard of in the modern-day NFL?
Sports News Blitz’s Graeme Bailey explores…
NFL betting: Three outsiders still clinging on to faint postseason hopes
As January football approaches, the screw is beginning to tighten on the NFL's playoff picture.
With just seven games remaining, there are some surprising names currently leading their respective divisions.
The Denver Broncos' walk-off win against the heavyweight Kansas City Chiefs puts them in pole position to claim a first AFC West title in over a decade.
The New England Patriots continue rolling, with MVP frontrunner Drake Maye continuing to dazzle in helping his side cling to the summit out East.
But while these teams are thriving, several others are clinging on to their faint postseason hopes for dear life.
The bookies don't fancy their chances, but here are three teams that refuse to give up their playoff dream.
NFL Week 11 preview: Heavyweights face off as playoff race intensifies
Week by week, the 2025 NFL season just keeps giving, and it shows no signs of slowing down as the matchups seem to just keep getting better.
The week 11 round of matchups contains some blockbuster showdowns, which will surely have an impact on postseason action.
Sports News Blitz writer Taylor Stephenson takes a look at the biggest matchups of the week, and predicts his Week 11 winners.
NFL analysis: Five of the best offensive players so far this season
The NFL have seen numerous players show their true potential on the field this season, making it a truly enjoyable campaign to watch.
With some top stars missing out due to injury, five offensive weapons have shown themselves to be simply the best as we hit Gameweek 11 this weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luke Maddison takes you through the five best offensive players so far in the NFL this season.
NFL betting tips: James Cook to bulldoze the Miami Dolphins, why Eagles vs Packers is a must-watch
Shock horror, Jaxson Dart rushed to the endzone yet again in the last gameweek. At this point, it’s starting to feel like a surefire banker for the youngster to find himself on the scoresheet.
However, we will be looking elsewhere in Week 10, as the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers butt heads in what promises to be an electric affair.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Detroit will be hoping to avoid back-to-back defeats as they travel to a dismal Washington Commanders side.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down three of his favourite picks ahead of another week of gridiron action.
NFL picks: Week 10 winners to include Colts, Patriots and Rams
As we reach week 10 of what has been an unpredictable NFL season, the play-off race is still wide open in both the AFC and NFC.
Many of those playoff-chasing teams face off against each other this weekend in what looks to be another crazy ride on this season’s rollercoaster.
So with that, Sports News Blitz writer Taylor Stephenson picks his winners from this week’s top match-ups.
NFL betting tips: Jaxson Dart will continue to impress, Patrick Mahomes to run the show in Buffalo
The Kansas City Chiefs might be back. And it’s all thanks to one man, Patrick Mahomes has been running the Kansas offence the last few weeks, and the Mahomes show is showing signs of a postseason surge.
Elsewhere, Jaxson Dart will be looking to add his name to the scoresheet for the fourth game in a row, whilst the Vikings continue to struggle with injury woes.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy picks out three of his favourite picks ahead of gameweek nine.
NFL betting tips: Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers overrated, will the Philadelphia Eagles dominate the New York Giants, and more
We are hitting the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the action is yet to slow down.
The Eagles managed to finally find themselves back in the winners' circle, managing to hold off the Minnesota Vikings, despite a third-quarter resurgence from the Purple People Eaters.
Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions stomped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into submission. Tampa Bay will be hoping to bounce back from its suffocating performance in week seven.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down his favourite picks ahead of another week of NFL action.
NFL betting tips: Philadelphia Eagles to bounce back, Jaxson Dart to continue run of form, and more
Gameweek seven of the 2025 NFL season wasn't without its surprises.
The Philadelphia Eagles have suffered yet another defeat, and the Super Bowl champions are not looking as dangerous as we may have first thought.
Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions will be hoping to knock Tampa Bay off their perch, with the Buccaneers currently sitting comfortably as the top seed in the NFC.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Sam Condy breaks down three of the best picks ahead of this week's action.