The list of accolades Cooper DeJean is up for and may win is going to reach lengths of Costco receipts. The Iowa Hawkeys’ star defensive back is littered among award watch lists, NFL mock drafts, high-character trophies, and so much more. DeJean is putting together another phenomenal year on the heels of a breakout 2022 season and continues to put …
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2023 NFL odds: Once promising Chargers struggling at 4-5
Before the 2023 NFL season kicked off, bettors were all in on the Los Angeles Chargers to make a run at the postseason. Their Super Bowl futures were +2500, quarterback Justin Herbert’s MVP odds were +950 and the team’s odds to win the AFC West were +300. Now, with a 4-5 straight-up (SU) record, their Super Bowl futures are +5000, …
Read More »Matthew Stafford injury update: Rams QB expected to return for Week 11 matchup vs. Seahawks
USATSI The Week 10 bye came at a good time for the Los Angeles Rams, as quarterback Matthew Stafford has been dealing with a UCL sprain in his right thumb. He missed the Rams’ Week 9 loss against the Green Bay Packers, but head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that he expects Stafford to play this week against the …
Read More »Florida bettor wins $5.5M on Texans-Bengals parlay in Week 10 and has Devin Singletary, C.J. Stroud to thank
Dylan Buell / Getty Images What would you do if you won $5.5 million on an NFL game? That’s what a Florida bettor is trying to figure out this week after hitting on an absurd $500K Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals same-game parlay, per ESPN. With 1:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud led a six-play, …
Read More »Auburn jumps to No. 25 in ESPN FPI after win vs. Arkansas
The Auburn Tigers secured their second three-game win streak of the year on Saturday, bullying the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville 48-10. Auburn’s offense was able to sustain drives throughout the game, while the defense held Arkansas out of the end zone until garbage time late in the fourth quarter. The dominant win catapulted Auburn up the ESPN Football Power Index, …
Read More »Dolphins designate rookie RB De’Von Achane to return from injured reserve
Miami rookie running back De’Von Achane returned to practice Monday after missing the past four games with a knee injury, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. Achane hasn’t played since hurting his knee late in a Week 5 win over the New York Giants. Coach Mike McDaniel said Achane didn’t tear anything in his knee; it …
Read More »Ja’Marr Chase no longer on Bengals injury report
It looks like wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s back won’t be one of the injury worries for the Bengals during their short week leading up to Thursday’s game against the Ravens. Chase was listed as questionable to play against the Texans on Sunday with an injury he suffered during the team’s Week Nine win over the Bills, but he started and …
Read More »‘It’s what you sign up for.’
With coaches at Texas A&M and Mississippi State fired within the last 24 hours, Florida football coach Billy Napier understands the tenuous nature of coaching in the SEC. “it’s been that way in this league for a long time,” Napier said. “Look, I think you know what you sign up for. I think we all do.” Jimbo Fisher was fired …
Read More »Talk the Line: Early breakdown of NFL Week 11 odds
Every Sunday night, oddsmakers drop the upcoming week’s NFL betting lines, and if you are wondering if the opening spreads look accurate, we’ve got you covered. Each week, FOX Sports Betting Analysts Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre will break down the opening numbers in this space and point out if they think the line is too low, too …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey provides hilarious response to his touchdown streak ending
Getty Images Entering Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey had a chance to make history. McCaffrey had scored at least one touchdown in 17 consecutive games and was currently tied for the NFL record along with Baltimore Colts great Lenny Moore. But while the 49ers did come away with a dominant 34-3 win …
Read More »Why Mississippi State football coaching hire is crucial for athletic director Zac Selmon
STARKVILLE — When Zac Selmon was introduced in January as Mississippi State’s athletic director, the talking points were vast. He discussed NIL. He talked about athletes excelling in the classroom. He touched on the importance of the Bulldog Club. He stressed the importance of winning the right way. But whether it’s fair or not, his first stint leading an athletic …
Read More »Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb says he’s the best wide receiver in the NFL
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is in the midst of the best stretch of his NFL career, and he’s not lacking for confidence. Lamb recorded his fourth straight 100-yard game and third straight of 150 yards or more in Dallas’ 49-17 blowout win over the New York Giants. On Sunday, he had 11 catches for 150 yards and a …
Read More »NFL winners and losers from Week 10, plus grades for every team and best bets for Broncos at Bills on ‘MNF’
Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! As someone who is a fan of kickers, yesterday was arguably the most exciting day in NFL history for me. There were a total of five games that ended with a field goal being kicked as time expired, which is the most the NFL has ever seen in a single …
Read More »Why Sherman believes 49ers are top NFC team after blowout win vs. Jags
Why Sherman believes 49ers are top NFC team after blowout win vs. Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers sent a resounding message to the rest of the NFL after battering the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3 on Sunday at Everbank Stadium. On FS1’s “Undisputed,” former All-Pro defensive back Richard Sherman made his case for why the 49ers are …
Read More »CBS Sports bowl projections have Texas in the College Football Playoff
Texas has everything to play for right now. Steve Sarkisian’s squad is looking at a clear shot to the Big 12 Championship game and College Football Playoff berth. However, there is very little margin for error. Texas must win the remaining regular season games on the schedule against Iowa State and Texas Tech. On top of that, the Longhorns would …
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