USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs have lost two out of their last three games, but still have a hold on the AFC West at 9-5. Kansas City hasn’t looked like the powerhouse we’ve come to know this season. Patrick Mahomes’ offense averages 22.8 points per game, which is tied for 10th in the NFL. The Chiefs have finished in the …
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5 Alabama football early signees who are being undervalued
Wednesday’s early signing day brought a lot of drama for fans around the country, but for the most part, it was business as usual for Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Most of Alabama’s signees were already committed to the Tide before signing day, but the flips of running back Kevin Riley and athlete Aeryn Hampton were pleasant surprises …
Read More »Bears agree to four-year extension with Cairo Santos
The Bears are keeping their veteran kicker around. Chicago and Cairo Santos have agreed to a four-year, $16 million extension that includes $9.5 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Santos, 32, is in his fourth season of his second stint kicking for the Bears. He’s hit 27-of-29 field goals this season and 24-of-26 extra points. Santos is 6-of-6 on field …
Read More »Patriots vs. Broncos: Time, live stream, odds, keys to game, pick for prime-time Christmas Eve showdown
The Christmas Eve slate wraps up in Denver where the Broncos will host the Patriots in prime time Sunday night. Sean Payton’s team is still clinging to playoff hopes coming into this matchup at 7-7 on the year. Currently, Denver is the No. 11 seed in the conference, but just a game back of the No. 6 and No. 7 …
Read More »Auburn becomes frontrunner to land 2025 four-star OL Micah DeBose
Auburn earned the commitment of 2025 defensive lineman Antonio Coleman on Friday, and it appears as if the Tigers are the favorites to land another one of the class’s best linemen. On3’s Cole Pinkston has logged a prediction that involves four-star OL Micah DeBose and Auburn. Pinkston has named Auburn the favorite to secure DeBose just days after he backed …
Read More »Bengals vs. Steelers odds, spread, line: NFL Week 16 picks, Saturday predictions, bets by expert who’s 63-29
Two teams trending in different directions lock horns in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL schedule as the Cincinnati Bengals visit the AFC North-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Cincinnati (8-6) is riding a three-game winning streak and sitting in a wild-card spot after rallying for a 27-24 overtime victory against Minnesota last week. Conversely, Pittsburgh (7-7) suffered its third consecutive …
Read More »Panthers reportedly unlikely to pursue Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh
Hopefully, Jim Harbaugh didn’t have “A contract offer from the Carolina Panthers” on his birthday wishlist. The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who may soon be venturing away from Ann Arbor, turned 60 years old on Saturday. But according to The Athletic senior NFL insider Dianna Russini, he proably won’t be spending the start of his 60’s venturing towards Charlotte, …
Read More »Saturday NFL props, odds, SGP bets, AI predictions: Steelers vs. Bengals, Chargers vs. Bills picks
A loaded NFL weekend includes a pair of games on Saturday, as the Steelers host the Bengals (4:30 p.m. ET) and the Chargers face the Bills (8 p.m. ET). Pittsburgh is in last place in the AFC North standings following a three-game losing streak, but is still in playoff contention heading into the Week 16 NFL schedule. The Steelers have …
Read More »Patrick Peterson glad to move to free safety, thinks it can extend his career
For most of his career, Patrick Peterson has been one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks. Today, the 33-year-old Peterson is going to do something he’s never done before. With safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick and Trenton Thompson both injured and Damontae Kazee suspended, the Steelers are very thin in the secondary and shuffling players around, so Peterson will start at free safety …
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. − The 2023 Birmingham Bowl is on Saturday and it will feature Duke football facing off with Sun Belt Conference champion Troy. The two teams are facing the same situation, with former Duke coach Mike Elko leaving after the season for Texas A&M and former Troy coach Jon Sumrall taking the Tulane job. Duke is lead by Trooper …
Read More »Bills vs. Chargers odds, line, spread: Week 16 NFL picks, Saturday predictions from model on 178-129 roll
The Buffalo Bills will continue their push to return to the playoffs when they face the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 16 game on Saturday at SoFi Stadium. After starting the season 5-5, the Bills (8-6) have won three of four, including their last two. They sit in ninth place in the AFC, just outside the seven-team AFC playoff bracket. …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 16 player props, odds, TD bets: Expert’s anytime touchdown scorer parlay pays nearly 30-1
Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is slated to return to the field after missing three games and immediately becomes the most likely anytime TD scorer in Colts vs. Falcons. His NFL player props to score are -143, just edging out Bijan Robinson (-105), but those astute in the NFL TD props markets know Taylor is one to avoid in Week 16. That’s …
Read More »How to watch Northwestern vs. Utah on TV or live stream
The bowl season may already be underway, but the Big Ten is ready to join the postseason fun on Saturday night. Northwestern, one of the more pleasant surprises in the conference this season, will open up bowl season for the Big Ten when it faces Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl in Allegiant Stadium. The Wildcats will be …
Read More »NFL Week 16 injuries: AFC South QBs banged up entering key games; Ja’Marr Chase out Saturday vs. Steelers
Just three weeks remain in the 2023 NFL regular season, and this weekend’s holiday slate features several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As is the …
Read More »How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game tonight on Peacock
Happy holidays! It’s Week 16 in the 2023 NFL season and there’s plenty of football to catch this weekend, including this Saturday. Tonight, the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Chargers. The Bills (8-6) are currently favored to beat the Chargers (5-9). Ready to watch some football? Here’s how to watch today’s Bills at Chargers game, plus our recommendations for …
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