The Bengals could see the return of receiver Ja’Marr Chase this week. He returned to practice Thursday with limited participation as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Chase missed all of last week’s work and the Week 16 game against the Steelers and then sat out Wednesday’s practice. He has had one full practice over the past …

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch talks with quarterback Noah Fifita (11) during the first quarter against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 25, 2023. The 2023 Alamo Bowl will feature the Pac-12’s Arizona Wildcats taking on the Oklahoma Sooners of the Big 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The No. 14 Wildcats are enjoying …

Getty Images Things are not going well for Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs right now. As the Chiefs’ offense sputters, Kelce has taken some criticism, and former NFL tight end Eric Ebron is catching a few shots in the process. In the Chiefs’ 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve, Kelce caught five passes for …

Early Sunday, it looked so promising for my picks. I was sweeping the six games at one point, leading me to believe I was destined for a good week. Then I got coal in my stocking. Some of the games went rotten, and it went bad from there. I ended up 6-10 against the spread and 10-6 straight up, neither …

This year marks the end of the four-team playoffs as the field is set to expand to 12 teams in 2024. Fortunately, we are going out with a bang as this feels like the most competitive field we have had in the 10 seasons of the system. Alabama fans have been beyond spoiled as Nick Saban has guided the Tide …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The easy read on the Falcons today is the same as it looked last summer: a promising, well-rounded team with a question mark at quarterback. Atlanta is 7-8, having just matched its win total from each of the past two seasons, but the Falcons are a game back in the NFC South and need help …

What are the chances the Bears earn the No. 1 pick? Here’s where the odds stand originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There are two more games left in the NFL season until we know where each team can pick their next players in the 2024 NFL draft. Right now, the Bears have the rights to the No. 1 pick …

The two best passing defenses go head-to-head to kick off the Week 17 NFL schedule when the Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. The Browns are allowing the fewest passing yards (160.1 yards per game) and total yards (260.3) in the NFL. The Jets are surrendering the second-fewest passing yards (168.6) and third-fewest total yards …

The College Football Playoff is upon us. After months of speculation about who would end up in college football’s final four — and another month of trying to figure out what will happen in the games once the actual teams were announced — we’ve reached the point where the only thing left to do is have the teams take the …

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos appear headed for an offseason split. If the two sides indeed part ways — which is reportedly expected — which teams are the best fit for the 35-year-old quarterback? Colin Cowherd explained which teams make sense and don’t make sense for Wilson on Thursday’s edition of “The Herd.” Atlanta Falcons — Out Colin’s thoughts: …

The Cincinnati Bengals may be getting a big part of their offense back for Sunday’s Week 17 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pro Bowl wideout Ja’Marr Chase returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday for the first time since injuring his shoulder during Cincinnati’s Week 15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.  Chase did not practice all last …

Before returning to the NFL this season as New England’s offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien spent two seasons in the same position at Alabama. Part of his tenure there was spent discouraging Jalen Milroe from playing quarterback. That’s according to Milroe. The Crimson Tide quarterback said so while speaking with reporters Thursday ahead of of Monday’s national semifinal game against Michigan. …

The 2023 sports calendar flew past like a whirlwind, but not before solidifying a place in our hearts as a year fans will never forget.  That is especially true if you were there to see LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, witness Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts make history in the Super Bowl, or enjoy watching one of …

How Bill Belichick could make his case to remain with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston These final two weeks of the 2023 regular season could mark the last of Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots career. Our Tom E. Curran recently reported a decision on Belichick’s future was made after the team’s Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts …

Coming out of high school, Domani Jackson was one of the most highly touted recruits in the history of Southern California. As a junior, he earned All-American accolades as well as tying the California 100-meter dash record with a time of 10.25 seconds before committing to play football at USC. During his two years with the Trojans, Jackson posted career …