Author name: Matthew Bowen

Matthew is an MA history student at Swansea University. He is an avid supporter of the San Francisco 49ers and Liverpool FC. Twitter: @MatthewJBowen7

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San Francisco 49ers prove they’re the real deal with emphatic win over Browns

This most recent edition of Monday Night Football presented a fascinating match-up between two of the NFL’s most intriguing teams. Both the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns kicked off on Monday night following a win and eager to prove to the rest of the NFL that they’re not pretenders.

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Three teams that should trade for Minnesota Vikings star Stefon Diggs

In the NFL, more often than not, when it rains – it pours. This is true for the Minnesota Vikings who currently boast the league’s best rushing attack but the same can’t be said for the team’s air attack. Kirk Cousins struggles have continued through to this season which has caused a huge amount of frustration for Vikings fans and Viking players alike. More specifically the Vikings dynamic receiving duo of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

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Doug Marrone is the biggest obstacle in Gardner Minshew’s magical ascendance

The NFL loves shiny new toys and when an image of one of Minshew’s pregame outfits began to circulate, the former Washington State QB accumulated a type of cult following. But would Minshew’s fashion sense translate to the field against the Houston Texans?

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Generational talent Saquon Barkley is the key to Giants success this season

The New York Giants are licking their wounds after a week one thrashing at the hands of divisional the Dallas Cowboys, things look bleak for Eli Manning and co. However, there are a few positives to take away from the week one loss, most notably the performance of the best running back in the NFL – Saquon Barkley.

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Lamar Jackson announces himself as one of the most dangerous players in the NFL

On the eve of the 2019 NFL season Lamar Jackson was asked his thoughts on the Ravens offence coming into the new season. Jackson raised eyebrows by replying “hopefully it’s the best offence they’ve ever seen.” Jackson set the bar high heading into the season opener against Miami and proceeded to smash it.

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Tunsil, Stills trade adds to messy summer for Texans and Bill O’Brien

Teams are continuing to chop and change on cut-down day. Miami Dolphins have traded third year left-tackle Laremy Tunsil, wide receiver Kenny Stills and a fourth round pick to the Houston Texans in return for two future first round picks, a future second round pick as well as John Bademosi and Julien Davenport.

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