Eagles

One reason for gratitude for each NFL team as they head into Week 13; the Eagles feature two MVP contenders.

In this special Thanksgiving edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha highlights one thing each NFL team should appreciate as they approach Week 13 of the 2024 season.

Thanksgiving is truly the best holiday. It's not focused on gifts; instead, it emphasizes gratitude for the blessings in our lives and encourages us to reflect on what we often overlook. This perspective is particularly significant in the NFL during this time of year. With the completion of the 12th Sunday of the season, the challenges can sometimes feel quite demanding.

This is why we change our approach with The First Read during Thanksgiving. Rather than following our regular format, we examine all 32 teams and determine what each one has to be grateful for.


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Nov 25, 2024
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Matt Eberflus

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus promises 'changes are coming' after the defeat against the Patriots: 'Nothing is off the table.'

Changes are expected in Chicago after the Bears' 19-3 defeat to the Patriots on Sunday, though the specifics are still unclear. Head coach Matt Eberflus informed reporters on Monday that he is currently evaluating the situation, leading to decisions that will impact the struggling Bears (4-5) team.

"For the game last night and for going forward, I know what I said last night and we're in the process of that right now," Eberflus said.

Sunday's loss marked the Bears' third consecutive defeat, which began with a heartbreaking last-second Hail Mary in Washington. Since that moment, the Bears' offense has faced significant challenges, failing to score a touchdown over 23 straight possessions. According to NFL Research, this is the longest streak without a touchdown for Chicago since Mitchell Trubisky's rookie year in 2017, when they also went 23 possessions without a score during Weeks 6-8.

nfl
Nov 11, 2024
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Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons expresses desire for Cowboys to acquire a strong interior lineman and hopes Tony Pollard gets another opportunity.

Micah Parsons, never one to hold back his opinions, shared his thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys' offseason plans. After the team's playoff exit, owner Jerry Jones vowed to go all-in for the 2024 season. Parsons expressed his hope that the Cowboys acquire the missing pieces necessary for a Super Bowl run in 2023. In addition, Parsons discussed his own contract status and evaluated Tony Pollard's potential as a starting running back. Parsons acknowledged Pollard's progress towards the end of the season, considering him an every-down player. He highlighted Pollard's injury and the subsequent recovery process, expressing confidence in giving Pollard another opportunity to prove himself.

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Feb 18, 2024
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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of woman killed at Chiefs' Super Bowl parade shooting.

Taylor Swift made generous donations of $100,000 to support the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically lost her life in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Swift's contributions, confirmed by her representative and verified by reputable sources, were made through a GoFundMe page. The heartfelt messages accompanying the donations expressed Swift's deepest sympathies and condolences for the devastating loss. Additionally, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's foundation, Eighty-Seven & Running, also donated $100,000 to a separate GoFundMe page, established to assist the Reyes family, whose young daughters were injured in the same incident.

Authorities announced on Friday that two juveniles have been charged with crimes related to the shooting incident. The Jackson County Family Court released a statement stating that the juveniles are currently being held at the county's Juvenile Detention Center on charges related to guns and resisting arrest. The statement also mentioned that additional charges are expected as the investigation by the Kansas City Police Department continues.

The shooting occurred during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory at Union Station. Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old woman, was shot while attending the event with her husband, adult son, and numerous fans. Lopez-Galvan, known as Lisa G, was a beloved figure in the community and hosted a radio show called "Taste of Tejano" on local station KKFI-FM. She was deeply rooted in Kansas City and was one of the few Latina DJs in the area.

A GoFundMe page was set up to support Lopez-Galvan's family, with the description highlighting her role as a remarkable mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. As of Friday morning, the fundraiser had gathered over $200,000 in donations.

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Feb 16, 2024
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Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes visits hospital to show support for injured children from Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.

Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Chiefs, visited Children's Mercy Hospital on Friday to offer his support to a family who were injured in the shooting during the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, visited the Reyes family, whose 8- and 10-year-old daughters sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. Additionally, Travis Kelce's foundation, Eighty-Seven & Running, donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe page established for the Reyes family. The family shared in a press release that their daughters are making positive progress in their recovery and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers during this challenging time. They also acknowledged that they, along with other affected families, are still in the process of healing both physically and emotionally from this tragic incident.

The Chiefs have launched an emergency response fund in collaboration with the United Way named "Kansas City Strong." This fund aims to provide assistance to the victims and their families, support violence prevention and mental health services, and aid first responders. The club, along with the Hunt Family Foundation and the NFL, has made a generous donation of $200,000 to support this cause. Those interested in contributing can make donations through the provided link.

According to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, there were a total of 23 individuals who sustained gunshot wounds during the mass shooting incident. Tragically, one of the victims, 43-year-old local disc jockey Lisa Lopez-Galvan, lost her life. Chief Graves mentioned that the age of the gunshot victims ranged from 8 to 47, with at least half of them being under the age of 16.

nfl
Feb 16, 2024
FOOTBALL News

2024 NFL Draft

2023 NFL rookie grades: Ranking the classes, 1 to 32

With the 2024 NFL Draft on the horizon, a fresh batch of talented players is set to enter the league. But before we move forward, Eric Edholm and Chad Reuter have decided to reflect on the 2023 rookie class, examining each team individually. After careful analysis, Edholm and Reuter have collaborated to create an official ranking of all 32 teams based on their rookie groups.

nfl
Feb 16, 2024
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Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVIII on CBS Sports becomes the most-watched telecast in history.

CBS Sports' coverage of Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers, set a new record as the most-watched telecast in history. The total audience delivery reached an average of 123.4 million viewers across various platforms, including the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, Nickelodeon, Univision, and CBS Sports and NFL digital properties. These viewership figures are based on Nielsen Fast National data and Adobe Analytics, with final Nielsen data to be available soon. The previous record was held by last year's Super Bowl, with 115.1 million viewers.

nfl
Feb 12, 2024
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