Getty Images When the 2023 NFL season began, both the Bills and Chargers profiled as potential Super Bowl candidates. But neither club has followed a smooth path to this point. Buffalo dropped its opener to the Jets on the night Aaron Rodgers went down, then later fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey amid a 6-6 start. Los Angeles, meanwhile, has been …
Read More »Daily Archives: December 23, 2023
Browns QB Deshaun Watson says right shoulder rehab on track
Deshaun Watson’s season ended last month. His comeback from shoulder surgery is well underway. After spending weeks in Los Angeles rehabbing his surgically repaired right shoulder, Watson returned to Cleveland on Saturday and hosted a Christmas event for 300 kids while his teammates were flying to Houston. Watson’s right arm remains cradled in a sling following the Nov. 21 operation …
Read More »Berlin Brothersvalley’s versatile Prosser did it all
Dec. 23—Versatile. Big-play capability. Leader. Winner. Pick a description above and it applies to Berlin Brothersvalley senior quarterback/safety Pace Prosser. For four seasons, Prosser has made his presence felt on the area’s football fields — and basketball courts — while combining physical attributes, athleticism and a winning mentality to help the Mountaineers win 37 games against only seven losses since …
Read More »Examining Bills’ path to NFL playoffs: Wild card and division title odds, remaining 2023 schedule, more
It doesn’t feel long ago that the Buffalo Bills were 5-5, and coming off disappointing losses to the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos. It led to the ousting of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey — a move many believed was made out of desperation. Since that embarrassing loss to Denver, the Bills have gone 3-1 to improve to …
Read More »Bengals vs. Steelers, Bills vs. Chargers score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates
Despite losing Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff hunt. Jake Browning has stepped in and performed admirably in four starts. But Saturday will be a test for Browning. The Pittsburgh Steelers are also playing with a backup quarterback, but the team’s defense remains as feisty as ever. Pittsburgh also finds itself in the thick of the …
Read More »‘Forever changed my life’: NMSU football head coach Jerry Kill stepping down
New Mexico State football head coach Jerry Kill is stepping down, according to a report from ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel. The Aggies are expected to promote Tony Sanchez — former UNLV head coach and current NSMU wide receivers coach — as the program’s new head coach, according to multiple reports. NSMU quarterback Diego Pavia tweeted following the reports: “I …
Read More »Ducks’ Trevor Zegras returning after 20-game absence
Dec 23, 2023, 05:29 PM ET After missing 20 games with a lower-body injury, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will return to the lineup Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2019 draft, Zegras moved into the No. 1 center role between Alex Killorn and Troy Terry at practice Friday. He took the spot of …
Read More »NFL Week 16 weather reports: Rain, wind could affect Cowboys at Dolphins, Cardinals at Bears, other games
USATSI The later we get in the NFL season, the more likely we are to see the weather impact that week’s slate of games. Taking a look at the daily and hourly forecast for this holiday weekend, that certainly appears to be the case for Week 16. Here’s a quick rundown of the (outdoor) games that could potentially be affected …
Read More »Where Idaho football stands after chaotic a chaotic two weeks
Dec. 23—The Idaho football team has lost and added multiple players over the last two weeks and it’s been hard to keep up with all the chaos. The Vandals suffered another big blow on Thursday as freshman linebacker Xe’ree Alexander entered the transfer portal. Luckily for Idaho, it made 28 additions during the early signing period amid the mass exodus. …
Read More »Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing Dallas Cowboys @ Miami Dolphins Current Records: Dallas 10-4, Miami 10-4 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 4:25 p.m. ETWhere: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FloridaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Dallas Cowboys will head out on the road to face off against the Miami Dolphins at …
Read More »Steelers turn Jake Browning interception into Najee Harris touchdown, lead 21-0
The Steelers are beating down the Bengals. Cincinnati quarterback Jake Browning threw his second interception of the game and the Steelers turned it into their third touchdown in four possessions, giving the club a 21-0 lead with 7:06 left in the second quarter. Browning was looking down the left side for receiver Tyler Boyd but safety Eric Rowe stepped in …
Read More »Rutgers football is the latest to offer Michigan tight end, dual-sport athlete Jayden Savoury
On Friday, Jayden Savoury became the latest offer from Rutgers football. The three-star tight end is starting to see his recruitment steadily take off. A 6-foot-6 and 220-pound prospect from St. Mary’s High School (Detroit), Savoury is a fluid and athletic tight end who moves and has some really elite athletic attributes. He is also a standout basketball player at …
Read More »Dallas Stars score twice in final 13 seconds to cap 3-2 win
Dec 23, 2023, 05:27 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Craig Smith and Jani Hakanpaa scored in the final 13 seconds of the third period, rallying the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Evgeni Dadonov also scored in the third period as Dallas improved to 5-0-1 in its last six games. Scott Wedgewood made 19 …
Read More »Titans’ Will Levis unlikely to play Sunday, paving way for Ryan Tannehill’s 1st start since Week 6, per report
USATSI Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, who is questionable with an ankle injury, is not likely to start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN. The report means we will likely see quarterback Ryan Tannehill start his first game since Week 6. The official word on who starts will come in on Sunday ahead of the 1 p.m. ET …
Read More »NFL Week 16 Blazin’ 5: Will Ravens cover vs. Niners on the road, Cowboys upset Dolphins?
Colin Cowherd is back with his best bets for an exciting holiday weekend of NFL action in Week 16. Let’s get into his latest Blazin’ 5. Seahawks (-3) @ Titans 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Colin’s pick, score prediction: Titans +3 (Titans win 27-24) Colin’s thoughts: “[Seattle] has lost five straight road games. … that game [against Philadelphia] last week was …
Read More »