Daily Archives: December 5, 2023

How Rams have quickly rebuilt into an NFC playoff contender

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Winners of three straight, the Los Angeles Rams have quickly rebounded from an embarrassing 5-12 season to a potential path to the NFC playoffs with five games left this year. Sean McVay is doing one of his best coaching jobs in his seven years in charge in L.A.  So, how has he done it?  McVay …

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One thing we learned about each team in Week 13

The playoff races are starting to heat up in the NFL, as four teams are tied for the No. 5 seed in the AFC and four more are tied for the No. 6 spot in the NFC. The San Francisco 49ers closed within a game of the Philadelphia Eagles for the top spot in the NFC, while the Dallas Cowboys …

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With Dillon Gabriel in the portal, could USC get another Oklahoma transfer QB?

Stop and imagine the wildest transfer portal story you can think of. Just think of something really crazy and massive. Think of something which would cause social media to absolutely melt down. Think of something which would make everyone go nuts. Arch Manning transferring out of Texas to another high-profile program would be one such story. An elite transfer quarterback …

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Filip Forsberg Q&A: Messi, NHL All-Star draft, hot chicken

Filip Forsberg has been a huge reason why the Nashville Predators are knocking on the door for a playoff spot this season under first-year coach Andrew Brunette. The 29-year-old center has 28 points in 24 games, including a team-leading 13 goals. New general manager Barry Trotz indicated that the Predators were going to be an offensive-oriented team when he hired …

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Patriots-Steelers has lowest over/under points total in 30 years

Patriots-Steelers has lowest over/under points total in 30 years originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Last week’s “Thursday Night Football” game was awesome. There were touchdowns galore as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 in a shootout. This week’s Thursday night matchup, when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New England Patriots, is expected to be the total opposite. …

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Iowa QB Joe Labas enters NCAA transfer portal

Per a number of reports Tuesday morning, Iowa redshirt sophomore quarterback Joe Labas is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Labas exits Iowa City after appearing in one game during his career with the Hawkeyes. That lone appearance came in last season’s TransPerfect Music City bowl where Labas started under center for the Hawkeyes and led Iowa to a 21-0 shutout …

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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence suffers high-ankle sprain, status unclear for Week 14 vs. Browns

Getty Images The Jaguars faced unexpectedly steep competition from the Bengals on Monday night, with fill-in quarterback Jake Browning dicing up Jacksonville’s defense. They also suffered a critical loss at quarterback, with Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter after suffering a right ankle injury. A visibly frustrated Lawrence required the help of two trainers to reach the locker room. …

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Fantasy hockey defenseman rankings – Six players expected to rise

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 5, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. After an exercise exploring the fantasy defense rankings very early this season, I promised we’d come back to the concept at the …

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Former LSU receiver commits to rival Ole Miss

A former LSU receiver finally found a new home on Monday. Deion Smith, a former four-star recruit, committed to Ole Miss. Smith began his career at LSU in 2021 before transferring and spending the next two years at the JUCO level. Smith was a member of LSU’s deep receiver class in 2021, that also included Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr., …

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Bucs WR Mike Evans adding to strong case for Hall of Fame

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Sunday was a good day for Mike Evans, who caught the longest touchdown of his NFL career for the go-ahead score as he went 75 yards in the Bucs’ much-needed win against the Panthers. Moments after the touchdown, he also reached what has become an annual celebration for Bucs fans: Mike Evans reaching 1,000 receiving …

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Players to consider dropping for your Week 14 waiver wire pickups

Special to Yahoo Sports It’s eradication time for your fantasy football rosters, as we’re one week from all systems go for the postseason. Our squads need to be trimmed of all the fat and what-ifs so they are streamlined for success. Below is a look at a handful of players who are drop-zone-worthy as we head down the stretch of …

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