Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s availability for Sunday’s game at Cleveland (1 p.m. ET) will be a game-time decision based on how he feels during warmups. Lawrence was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day on Friday. He seemed to move around without any issues during the portion open to the media. He was formally listed as …
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Miami Columbus sinks Mandarin in high school football anniversary clash
TALLAHASSEE | Mandarin’s five-year anniversary of the school’s first-ever football championship felt like one for the history books. But the Mustangs were the ones learning painful lessons against a quarterback who was until this week committed to James Madison, a school named after Christopher Columbus and an edge rusher who carries the name of a former Pro Bowl football father. …
Read More »Derek Carr cleared from concussion protocol, will start Sunday
Saints quarterback Derek Carr has taken the final step to allow him to play Sunday, clearing concussion protocol, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. Carr needed clearance from an independent neurologist, which he received Friday. The Saints had listed Carr as questionable with a concussion and injuries to his ribs and his right shoulder, but he was a full participant in …
Read More »Browns HC Kevin Stefanski not naming starting QB against Jaguars, Joe Flacco likely to get the nod
Joe Flacco’s second straight start for the Cleveland Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It’s just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday’s crucial game against Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET) despite Flacco getting all the first-team quarterback reps during the portion of Friday’s practice open to the media. Flacco had an impressive debut for …
Read More »4-star WR Jordan Anderson announces decommittment from Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks unfortunately saw a decommittment from one of the more promising wide receivers in their 2024 recruiting class on Friday, with 4-star WR Jordan Anderson announcing that he was opening up his recruitment once again. Anderson is rated as the No. 177 player in the 2024 class, and the No. 27 WR in the nation. He committed to …
Read More »NFL Week 14 injuries: Trevor Lawrence, Geno Smith questionable, Justin Jefferson returning
The NFL is rocketing down the stretch and there’s certainly set to be some drama that unfolds as teams in both conferences try to nudge into a playoff spot. What could prove to be a key factor in those teams reaching the postseason or not is the health of the roster, which is what we’ll be dissecting here as we …
Read More »FOX Super 6 NFL contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Week 14 picks
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert What’s better than watching the NFL? Winning free money! You can partake in the best of both worlds this weekend with our new free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions before the games start for your chance at …
Read More »Having faced Alabama before, Mike Barrett notes the differences Michigan football will see
INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan football will be relying on several key players who have been to the College Football Playoff before, but not necessarily players who know what it’s like to play Alabama. However, there are some who have that exact experience. The Wolverines have a few players still on the team who were a part of the Vrbo Citrus Bowl …
Read More »Here’s how much Patriots’ odds of top draft pick decreased in Week 14 win
Here’s how much Patriots’ odds of top draft pick decreased in Week 14 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s never fun to lose, and give the New England Patriots players credit: They brought great energy and focus to Thursday night’s Week 14 road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their effort was rewarded with a 21-18 upset win, which …
Read More »WATCH: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott mocks himself, opponents in hilarious PSA for colon cancer screening
Getty Images Ever since stepping into one of the most high-profile, high-pressure positions in all of sports as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott has had to endure more than his fair share of criticism and chirping from his detractors and opponents. In navigating through that and being successful anyway, Prescott has proven that he’s worthy of his …
Read More »Why one former Michigan football star believes the Wolverines can handle Alabama
Two years ago, as Michigan football took the field across from Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Miami Gardens, Florida, it became apparent quickly that the Wolverines were not in the same league with the Bulldogs. Despite having the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, having to contend with UGA defensive tackle Jordan Davis was going to be a …
Read More »Jaylen Warren wins appeal for use of helmet vs. Rams
The NFL rescinded Steelers running back Jaylen Warren’s $48,556 fine for lowering his helmet against the Rams, Warren’s representation announced. Warren was not flagged for a block on Rams pass rusher Michael Hoecht during the Oct. 22 game. He ducked his head to hit Hoecht but did not initiate contact with the crown of his helmet, and it did not …
Read More »Green Bay CB Jaire Alexander on Packers’ hot streak: ‘I said we were going to win out’
Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander told reporters at the beginning of November, with 10 games remaining in the schedule, that the Packers wouldn’t lose another game for the rest of the season. And that sentiment has proven to be mostly true. Since Alexander’s bold claim, the Packers are 4-1 and have taken down potential Super Bowl contenders such as the …
Read More »Can Seventy-First, Clinton football win state titles? Follow championship scores here
Championship weekend has arrived for NCHSAA football, with eight teams vying for four state titles in games scheduled for Friday and Saturday at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium and UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium. Seventy-First opens play Friday (7 p.m., NFHS Network) against Hickory as the Falcons try for the fourth state championship in program history, looking to add to banners from …
Read More »Who are all these NFL backup QBs? A closer look at the record number of fill-ins set to start in Week 14
The 2023 NFL season has certainly been a weird one. From Aaron Rodgers going down on the New York Jets’ first drive of the season to C.J. Stroud’s breakout rookie campaign which may land the Houston Texans in the postseason, the past few months have been full of surprises. One of the main takeaways through the first 14 weeks is …
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