If you’re feeling nostalgic and wondering why, don’t immediately pinpoint the holidays — it might very well be Joe Flacco making the world feel like it was 2013 all over again. A decade ago, January Joe set the world on fire with an all-time playoff run that netted the Ravens a Super Bowl victory and Flacco a couple of big …
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2023 NFL Week 17 odds, predictions: Picks, lines, spreads for every game
An exciting NFL regular season is sprinting toward the finish line, and there are some great games on the Week 17 schedule. Two of the NFC’s top teams — the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys — meet Saturday in Texas, while an AFC battle between division leaders will have the Miami Dolphins taking on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. …
Read More »2024 Alabama-signee QB Julian Sayin is already on campus
The 2024 early signing period has passed and Alabama landed some highly-touted recruits, including five-star quarterback Julian Sayin. A recent TikTok shared by Crimson Tide defensive back Terrion Arnold shows that Sayin is already in Tuscaloosa with the team. Sayin chose the Tide over other big-name programs like Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame and others. Current quarterback Jalen …
Read More »NFL Week 16 grades: Browns earn an ‘A’ for blowout win over Texans, Colts get an ‘F’ for ugly loss to Falcons
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 16 grades! This is the time of year when Santa is known for delivering, but he’s not the only one, because the NFL also delivered on Sunday during a wild week of action. As a matter of fact, Browns fans are probably starting to feel like Joe Flacco IS SANTA, because he keeps delivering …
Read More »Jets’ brain trust deserves chance to see this through in 2024
EAST RUTHERFORD — Patience isn’t a virtue shared by Woody and Christopher Johnson, but the brothers are attempting to give it a try as it pertains to the Jets’ construction. There will be no major changes as it pertains to the coaching staff or front office. That means head coach Robert Saleh, coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and general manager Joe Douglas …
Read More »Texas can’t afford to concede easy throws against Washington
The Texas secondary is given a bad rap in regard to how it has performed this year. Some suggest that the unit is poor because of its struggles in coverage. Perhaps that’s not the full story. The Longhorns might actually have a good secondary that hasn’t always been put in a position to succeed. In several games, Texas has conceded …
Read More »Packers survive Panthers’ rally, 33-30, to keep playoff hopes afloat
Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and the Green Bay Packers survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina to beat the Panthers, 33-30, on Sunday and keep their playoff hopes alive. Love threw touchdown passes of 21 yards to rookie Dontayvion …
Read More »Browns’ star Amari Cooper sets franchise record, becomes second player in NFL history to pull off this feat
USATSI If we learned one thing about the Browns on Sunday, it’s that Amari Cooper seems to have quite the connection with Joe Flacco. With Flacco running the show, Cooper put up some numbers during Cleveland’s 36-22 win over the Houston Texans. When all was said and done, Cooper set the record for the highest receiving total in Browns’ franchise history. …
Read More »2023-24 college football bowl season odds, spread picks, Vegas trends: Proven expert reveals best bets
The College Football Playoff field is set with No. 1 Michigan (-1.5) taking on No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 and No. 2 Washington battling No. 3 Texas (-4) in the Sugar Bowl that same evening. However, the 2023-24 college football bowl schedule will also feature eight other matchups between ranked opponents. That includes No. 16 …
Read More »Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert returns from apparent leg injury vs. Cowboys, scores NFL-best 21st TD of season
USATSI Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is having by far the best season of his career. His 20 scrimmage touchdowns are a Dolphins single-season record, and those 20 touchdowns this season are more than he had in his first eight seasons combined (19). He was off to another strong start against the Dallas Cowboys early on Sunday with some …
Read More »Fantasy Football Early Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups — especially when we’re nearing the end of the playoffs. Here are two options to consider claiming on waivers ahead of Week 17. The Vikings fell to the Lions in something of a Week 16 shootout, but they also lost some …
Read More »Taylor Heinicke, Falcons’ 29-10 win cools Colts’ playoff hopes
Taylor Heinicke provided the turnover-free leadership at quarterback Atlanta has sought all season, passing for 229 yards and a touchdown to lead the Falcons to a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Falcons (7-8) benched Desmond Ridder this week for the second time this season following two straight losses, providing an opportunity for Heinicke to boost the …
Read More »Texas A&M LB Taurean York named to PFF’s All-Freshman Team: Defense
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York is coming off one of the best freshman campaigns during the 2023 college football season, already named to multiple All-American Teams earlier this month. On Sunday, the accolades continued to roll in as York was selected alongside Virginia freshman linebacker Kam Robinson to Pro Football Focus’s All-Freshman Defensive Team and going into his first season …
Read More »How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: TV channel, NFL live stream info, start time
Who’s Playing New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles Current Records: New York 5-9, Philadelphia 10-4 How To Watch When: Monday, December 25, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Eagles will be playing the full four quarters on Monday, but they’re expected to have things wrapped up …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 16 injury roundup: Bears’ DJ Moore, Vikings’ Jordan Addison among big names hurt
Getty Images The NFL’s Week 16 schedule has provided plenty of juicy drama. The Joe Flacco-led Browns are still airing it out like playoff contenders. The Jets (!) are cruising to another blowout win. And the Rams have already taken another step toward a postseason run, edging the Saints ahead of the weekend slate. But Week 16 has also brought …
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