2024 NFL mock draft roundup: New Patriots first-round pick predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Thanks to the Chicago Bears’ ugly win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, the New England Patriots now have a very strong chance of securing at least the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears’ victory means the only teams …

It’s going to be a busy award season for LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels after turning in one of the most prolific quarterback seasons in recent college football memory. He’s in the Heisman Trophy mix, but he’s also been named a finalist for the most prestigious quarterback honor, the Davey O’Brien Award. Daniels is joined by Bo Nix and Michael Penix …

Two-thirds of the 2023 NFL season has come and gone, with the full focus shifting to the wild playoff races in each conference. Five teams are within two games of the final playoff spot in the AFC while three teams are a half-game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC.  The NFC South is on pace to be …

Getty Images The Colts are 6-5 after beating the Buccaneers, but the team could be without star running back Jonathan Taylor for some time after he sustained a thumb injury during Sunday’s win. The injury, which is reportedly requiring further evaluation, has put Taylor’s status in doubt going forward, according to NFL Media. All options are being considered regarding Taylor’s …

We are 12 weeks through the 2023 NFL season and it is becoming a little easier to determine who is for real and who is not. With six weeks to go before the playoffs, wins are now more crucial than ever. The AFC is wide open, with a lot of teams fighting for playoff spots, especially those lower seeds. As the …

It’s a good time to appreciate where the Texas Longhorns football program is at compared to its in-state rival. After Jimbo Fisher’s $77 million contract buyout, the Texas A&M Aggies began the search for a new head coach, which took less than a week. Would Texas A&M have fired Fisher if Texas Longhorns weren’t 11-1, heading into the conference championship …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 28, 2023, 11:27 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The most notable free agent remaining to sign during the 2023-24 NHL season has chosen a team. Patrick Kane is joining the Detroit Red Wings, by way of a one-year, $2.75 million contract. Where does he fit in the Red Wings’ lineup? Does the deal …

The Patriots benched Mac Jones at halftime of Sunday’s 10-7 loss to the Giants and many saw it as a long overdue move given how poorly the offense has played during the team’s 2-9 start. As the team’s starting quarterback, Jones has predictably drawn the most criticism for what’s gone wrong but the team’s top offensive assistant coach doesn’t think …

The Florida football program announced on Monday that two of its defensive coaches — secondary coach Corey Raymond and defensive line coach Sean Spencer — were relieved of their duties following the Gators’ third-straight losing season. The twin firings represent the first major change to the staff since head coach Billy Napier took the reins. Raymond was brought to Gainesville …

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst Week 12 in the NFL was all about favorites covering. The Cowboys and 49ers both won and covered on Thanksgiving Thursday. Then the Dolphins followed suit in the first ever Black Friday NFL game. The trend of favorites covering then continued into Sunday. The Chiefs, Steelers, Titans, Jaguars, Broncos and Rams all decided to …

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Indianapolis Colts are emerging from the bye week without one of the fixtures to their defense over the last few years. On Tuesday, Indianapolis released linebacker Shaquille Leonard. He cleared waivers on Wednesday and is now a free agent. The former All-Pro confirmed the news on social media with a post saying his farewell to the …

It took an entire team effort and one of the best games that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has played during his time at the University to get past a reeling 6-6 Auburn team. However, a win is a win in the Iron Bowl and nobody should never upset with a victory no matter how ugly in this rivalry. Outside of …

Getty Images Before the 2023 NFL season, it was widely thought the NFC South would be the NFL’s “easiest” division to claim as far as win-loss records are concerned. That thought has come to fruition; the 5-6 Atlanta Falcons moved into first place in the South after besting the 5-6 New Orleans Saints this past weekend.  The loss was the …

After the Raiders fired coach Josh McDaniels, Tom Brady had nothing to say about it — despite his status as a potential co-owner of the team and his relationship with McDaniels from their mutual time in New England. After the Panthers fired coach Frank Reich, Tommy was talking a blue streak now, Jack. On the latest episode of Let’s Go! …

Levi Williams scored five TDs against New Mexico on Friday to get Utah State its sixth win of the season and make the Aggies eligible for a bowl game. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) (Sam Wasson via Getty Images) Utah State QB Levi Williams won’t return for his senior season in 2024. And it’s not because he’s going to the …