Thursday’s extensive reporting from Tyler Dunne regarding Bills coach Sean McDermott created headlines for a bizarre attempt by McDermott to use the 9/11 terrorists as an example of good teamwork. The revelation apparently will not keep McDermott from working for his team. Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com reports, citing four unnamed sources, that “McDermott’s job is safe.” “I’m told the 9/11 …
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NFL DFS, Week 14: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks include Christian McCaffrey, Zay Flowers
There’s a 10-game main NFL DFS slate this week, giving you plenty of potential NFL DFS picks like Nico Collins, Bijan Robinson, and Josh Jacobs. Collins is coming off a 9-191-1 stat line last week. That’s the fifth-most receiving yards in a game this season, trailing only DJ Moore (230), Keenan Allen (215), Tyreek Hill (215) and Ja’Marr Chase (192). …
Read More »Social media reacts to the departure of running back Trevor Etienne
Florida football fans got some gut-wrenching news on Thursday when sophomore running back Trevor Etienne announced that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The news shook the Gator Nation to the core as the younger brother of NFL star running back Travis showed glimpses of potential that the elder has shown throughout his career on the gridiron. The 5-foot-9-inch, …
Read More »5 things to watch as Giants face Packers in Week 14
The Giants steadied the ship heading into their bye week, with undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito able to lead them to back-to-back wins behind an offensive line which has, at last, become mostly healthy. Monday night’s game sees them face off with a 6-6 Packers team with a realistic shot at a Wild Card spot. Following an impressive win over the …
Read More »Tommy DeVito ranks Italian foods in latest embrace of Jersey heritage
Tommy DeVito is living the dream of every kid he grew up with in New Jersey — starting at quarterback for the New York Giants. So, of course, he had to pay homage to his heritage — by ranking Italian foods with New York cooking influencer Cugine, or “Cug” as he is known. DeVito is a bright spot in a …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2023-24 bowl season: Computer backs Penn State, Oregon
The 2023-24 college football bowl season kicks off on Dec. 16, and the New Orleans Bowl is one of the most intriguing matchups of the day. It pits Jacksonville State, which is in its first bowl game in its first year in the FBS, against Louisiana. The Ragin’ Cajuns are gunning for history as a victory would give them a …
Read More »JuJu Smith-Schuster comes alive vs. former team
Perry’s Stock Watch: JuJu Smith-Schuster comes alive vs. former team originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston JuJu Smith-Schuster knows how to deliver in Pittsburgh. The former Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs wideout has been a massive disappointment in New England to date, entering Week 14 with just 170 receiving yards on 25 catches through 10 games after signing a three-year, …
Read More »Lakers-Pacers set for NBA In-Season Tournament title game; NFL Week 14 picks
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Read More »With Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, where does Rutgers basketball’s recruiting class rank now?
With the commitment of Dylan Harper on Wednesday, Rutgers now has two players in their 2024 recruiting class ranked as five-star prospects. Considering that Rutgers has never had one commit ranked as a five-star, this is certainly some rarified air for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers and Duke are the only two teams in the country to each have two players …
Read More »For Rams to grab a win in Baltimore, it starts with catching Lamar Jackson
The Rams were chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) all over the field in 2019. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Rams coach Sean McVay and his players really did not want to talk about it. But the subject was unavoidable. The Rams have played against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson only once. And that 2019 game was memorable for …
Read More »Cowboys HAVE to treat Wk 14 vs Eagles like a playoff game | The Carton Show
Video Details The Dallas Cowboys need this win against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 according to Craig Carton, especially since up until now, they’ve been taking advantage of a relatively weak schedule. While Dak Prescott has been heating up, and the Eagles have faltered against more challenging teams, there’s every chance they mess this up, and if they do, …
Read More »Patriots’ Ezekiel Elliott says he’s ‘still got it’ after turning back the clock in win over Steelers
Getty Images Ezekiel Elliott should play in Pittsburgh more often. As a rookie, Elliott tallied 209 total yards and three touchdowns — including the game-winning score — in a Cowboys win over the Steelers. On Thursday night, Elliott turned back the clock while amassing 140 total yards and a score while helping power New England to a 21-18 win over …
Read More »10 Alabama players who face tough NFL draft decisions
Alabama’s 2023 season is not yet complete but that doesn’t mean it is too early to be looking ahead to the 2024 NFL draft. After all, nobody has funneled more players into the NFL than Nick Saban during his tenure with the Crimson Tide. Each year it seems like Coach Saban and Alabama have several players who have tough decisions …
Read More »Breaking down Chargers’ five games, needing a sweep to have chance at a playoff spot
The odds say coach Brandon Staley needs a sweep of the Chargers’ last five games in order to have a chance to qualify for the postseason. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) He summarized the significance of his team’s latest victory by assigning it maximum value, Brandon Staley going with “10 out of 10.” Given that fact, how important does …
Read More »Ken and Zane Hobart are hopeful for their small-town recruits
Dec. 8—The Kendrick High School football team has been the model of consistency over the past three years. The Tigers have won 25 straight games dating back to the 21-22 season and have collected three consecutive Idaho Class 1A Division II state titles. Most recently, Kendrick downed Camas County 68-0 in the 1A DII championship on Nov. 16. The Tigers’ …
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