For a few members of Ohio State football’s 2024 recruiting class, suspense is not needed ahead of the start of the early signing period Wednesday. One day before they can officially sign their letters of intent to officially join the Ohio State football program, recruits such as running back James Peoples, linebacker Garrett Stover and cornerback Miles Lockhart have posted …
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Three things Cowboys must do to reach NFC Championship Game for first time since 1995
The Dallas Cowboys’ 31-10 loss in their Week 15 game at the Buffalo Bills appeared to be a harbinger of doom for a team that felt this year was different after a 10-3 start. However, thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles’ stunning 20-17 loss at the Drew Lock-led Seattle Seahawks on Monday night that dropped their record to 10-4, the Cowboys …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 16 playoff-clinching scenarios: How Browns, Chiefs, Lions and more can secure spots, divisions
Getty Images Week 15 is in the books, and Week 16 is fast approaching, which means the 2023 NFL playoffs are also just around the corner. And a half-dozen teams can secure different postseason standings this coming weekend. Here are all the scenarios: Clinch AFC North title with: BAL win + CLE loss or tie ORBAL tie + CLE loss …
Read More »There's no denying it, Trevor Lawrence has got to do better | What's Wright?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are now on their 3rd-straight loss, and while they were going into the Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens as underdogs, the game was definitely a winnable one. So what was the problem? Unfortunately the ‘Prince that was Promised’ was not so promising. Trevor Lawrence fumbled the ball in two key plays, and failed to rally …
Read More »Even as No. 1 seed, Michigan football has underdog vision in College Football Playoff
Michigan football finds itself in a rather peculiar position. Michigan (13-0) is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff seedings as well as both polls, is favored over No. 4 Alabama by nearly all sportsbooks ahead of the programs’ Jan. 1 Rose Bowl matchup and is the only CFP participant this season returning from last season’s field. That’s while …
Read More »Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase not yet ruled out for Steelers game Week 16 despite shoulder injury, per HC Zac Taylor
USATSI Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder has not officially ruled him out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he would not yet rule out Chase for their next game following reports that the 23-year-old had already been ruled out. The wide receiver did not practice Tuesday and is considered “day-to-day.” The …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Defense Rankings
The Eagles D/ST will be looking to bounce back from some rough outings in Week 16. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Eagles’ once-proud defense has been getting humbled of late. Three straight losses, with each opponent surpassing the 20-point threshold (and that’s not including the 34 points allowed to Buffalo in Week 12). As such, the team’s fantasy …
Read More »Mario Williams will be one of the more sought after names in the portal at WR
You know by now that Mario Williams has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. The talented receiver originally came to Los Angeles with quarterback Caleb Williams from the University of Oklahoma. After two seasons with the Trojans, Williams will look for his third college team. The receiver came down with 35 catches for 380 yards and 4 touchdowns …
Read More »Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: Prediction, odds, picks
The Los Angeles Rams (7-7) are favored by four points against the New Orleans Saints (7-7) on December 21, 2023, starting at 8:15 PM ET, airing on Amazon Prime Video. Both of these teams are on a heater. The Rams have won four of their last five games, including a 28-20 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 15. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Colts suspend Tony Brown, Isaiah McKenzie for rest of regular season due to conduct detrimental to team
The Indianapolis Colts are right in the thick of a heated race in the AFC South, but will have to finish out the 2023 campaign without two players. On Tuesday, the team announced they had placed cornerback Tony Brown and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on the reserve/suspended list for three games due to conduct detrimental to the team. These three-game suspensions …
Read More »Texas set to bring in a strong 2024 class
Texas is set to haul in an impressive 2024 recruiting class on Signing Day on Wednesday. The class is significant given Texas seemed to dedicate much more focus to winning on the field during the season than recruiting. That seems to have been the right call. The 2023 focus was where it should have been: beat Alabama and win the …
Read More »Examining what’s next for the Patriots with and without Bill Belichick
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The end of the New England Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday felt like a cryptic message about Bill Belichick’s future. Will the Patriots fire (or, euphemistically, part ways with) the greatest coach of all time? The answer grew more complicated in Week 15. Even with the game still in reach, …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Quarterbacks
Josh Allen was pretty good in Week 15, but fantasy managers wanted more. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) Well, the Buffalo Bills need to win out in order to make the playoffs. So far, so good. But fantasy managers are hoping that, in the team’s effort to secure a place in the tournament, their superstar quarterback has better games than …
Read More »Transfer, please. Fleck adjusts philosophy for recruiting quarterbacks
When it comes to quarterbacks, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s modus operandi has been to identify a high school prospect, have him compete for the starting job early in his career and reap the rewards later. It’s worked well for Fleck at Western Michigan, where Zach Terrell led the Broncos to a 13-1 record and Cotton Bowl berth in 2016, and …
Read More »Chargers president speaks out for first time since HC, GM firings: ‘Everything starts with ownership’
Another year, another string of frustrating losses for the Los Angeles Chargers. Their latest loss, a 63-21 embarrassing defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders, led to the firing of head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. The Chargers were 5-8 heading into the game against the Raiders, and it was only a matter of time before Staley worked …
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