The NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 15 with 11 teams boasting winning records and six with 7-6 records, the most for a single conference through Week 14 since 1970. The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference …

Welcome to the Week 15 grades! This was a good week for quarterbacks who are trying to revive their career. In Cleveland, the Browns beat the Bears 20-17 after Joe Flacco mustered some fourth-quarter magic out of nowhere. With the Browns trailing 17-7 in the fourth, Flacco responded by throwing for 212 yards in the FOURTH QUARTER alone. If you’re …

Paint it any way you want it, but Notre Dame football landed great news on Monday.  Offensive coordinator Gerad Parker was named Troy’s new head coach. No, it’s not ideal that Notre Dame will now be on their third offensive play caller in the past four seasons, but its a spot the Irish coaching staff could upgrade and now they’re …

Geno Smith watched from the sideline as Drew Lock led the Seahawks to an improbable 20-17 victory over the Eagles. The Seahawks improved to 7-7 in ending a four-game losing streak, while the Eagles lost their third consecutive game in falling to 10-4 and back into a tie with the Cowboys in the NFC East. Seattle took over at its …

It’s been a pretty sour day when it comes to Ohio State recruiting on the football field. Running back Jordan Lyle flipped his commitment from the Buckeyes to the Hurricanes, and that was after the Buckeyes received more bad news on a target that seemed to be all but a lock until recently. Four-star 2024 defensive tackle, Carlon Jones, announced …

The 2024 NFL Draft is still a little four months away, but fans of some teams (looking at you Bears, Cardinals, Patriots, Jets and Giants) are already thinking ahead to April.  Here is the current draft order after Week 15, according to Tankathon. Note: Team needs are built out based on the projected free agents and are not necessarily a reflection …

Chargers John Spanos has some vision for the future of the franchise. (Jack Dempsey / Associated Press) John Spanos on Monday pushed back against a suggestion that the Chargers’ financial situation could limit their searches for a new general manager and head coach. Saying, “I want to know where narratives come from,” the team’s president of football operations said he …

While many reports and insiders have broken what players intended to do, Notre Dame defensive end Javontae Jean-Bapsite made light of the situation. One of the lone seniors without remaining eligibility to let his intentions be know, Jean-Baptiste announced on social media that his “source confirms he’s playing,” in the Sun Bowl against Oregon State. Notre Dame football’s social media …

Getty Images Things got chippy during Monday night’s game between the Eagles and Seahawks. During the second half, Eagles wideout A.J. Brown was actually bumped by a Seahawks staffer while Brown was on the visiting sideline.  Brown had shoved Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson, which apparently inspired the Seattle staffer to get physical with Brown. Brown responded by shoving and having …

Getty Images Jalen Hurts continues to make history when he rushes for touchdowns. On Hurts’ second rushing touchdown of the night in the Philadelphia Eagles’ showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, Hurts rushed for his 14th score of the season. That tied Cam Newton for the most rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback in NFL history.  The one-yard touchdown …

Getty Images College football Bowl Season has a habit of producing unlikely stars, and Western Kentucky wide receiver Dalvin Smith became the latest instance of that Monday with his performance during the Hilltoppers’ improbable 38-35 overtime comeback win against Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl. Not only did the WKU pass-catcher haul in three touchdowns during the win, but Smith …

Death, taxes and the Eagles scoring on the tush push. Try as he might, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner couldn’t stop it, instead going for a ride when he tried to jump over the top of the line. Jalen Hurts ended up well into the end zone with his 14th rushing touchdown of the season. That has tied him with Cam …

USATSI Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder is expected to keep him sidelined for the Bengals’ upcoming game against the Steelers, according to NFL Media. Chase’s absence could extend beyond Saturday’s big showdown, per the report.  The Bengals’ two-time Pro Bowl receiver sustained the injury late in this past Saturday’s overtime win over the Vikings. Chase currently has 34 more catches and …

It has not been the best close out for Ohio State football and it’s 2024 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have already seen multiple prospects either flip or choose other schools leaving the coaching staff scrambling to find replacements late in the process. It’s not the best look for one of the strongest supposed recruiting units in college football. And while …

Jalen Hurts, who is playing with flu-like symptoms, threw for 79 yards and ran for 35 yards in the first half on a rainy night in Seattle. The Eagles lead the Seahawks 10-3 at halftime. Philadelphia opened the game with a 15-play, 75 yard drive, with Hurts scoring on a 3-yard run, but the Eagles punted on three of their …