Michael McQuaid

RTÉ Sport NFL Contributor

The Detroit Lions edged out the Minnesota Vikings 31-29 when the sides met in Minneapolis in October

Play-off pushes and Vikings v Lions - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key NFL storylines as the regular season draws to a close this weekend.

US Sport • 04 Jan

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws a ball under pressure against the New Orleans Saints

Play-off pushes & Packers v Vikings - 5 NFL storylines

We are heading for the climax of the regular season in the NFL, and the conclusion of Week 17 promises to throw up a number of enthralling storylines.

US Sport • 27 Dec 24

The Steelers and Ravens meet again this weekend

Play-off and draft races heat up - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 16th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Chargers.

US Sport • 20 Dec 24

Bill Belichick takes in a college game between Vanderbilt Commodores and the LSU Tigers last month

Belichick is back & Bills v Lions - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 15th week of the NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Los Angeles Rams to the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 12 Dec 24

Aaron Sexton is leaving Ulster to join the NFL International Player Pathway

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

'I have the speed' - Sexton swapping rugby for NFL

Ulster's Aaron Sexton has made the decision to quit rugby and join the NFL's 2025 International Player Pathway Program.

Rugby • 09 Dec 24

Jared Goff and Jordan Love are two quarterbacks in form as the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers clash at Ford Field

Frozen North heats up & Quinn signs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 14th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets under way tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Green Bay Packers to the Detroit Lions.

US Sport • 05 Dec 24

Detroit Lions fans will be looking to keep the party going against the Bears today

Lions to give thanks at crunch time - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 13th week of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway today (5.30pm Irish time) with Thanksgiving games.

US Sport • 28 Nov 24

Tommy DeVito (L) has got the nod to start at quarterback for the Giants ahead of the more experienced Drew Lock

Giant DeVito returns & Cowboys' woes - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season, which gets underway tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cleveland Browns.

US Sport • 21 Nov 24

Patrick Mahomes' and Josh Allen's teams have had some thrilling battles in recent seasons

Irish game and Bills v Chiefs - 5 NFL storylines

Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland looks at some of the key storylines ahead of the 11th week of the 2024 NFL season, which begins tonight (1.15am Irish time) with the visit of the Washington Commanders to the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL • 14 Nov 24