Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said Thursday that he will start this weekend against the Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and the FOX Sports App) after missing two games recovering from a concussion. “It’s great being back,” Stroud said. Stroud was injured in a Dec. 10 loss to the Jets when his head bounced off the turf …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To help …

Road chalk nearly brought it home for us last week but thanks to some frisky backup quarterback behavior and a Panthers team refusing to die the death its been given, we ended up just going 4-2. The Jets should have EASILY covered and missed by a point, whereas the Packers were up double digits and managed to let Bryce Young …

CARSON, California − Alabama football didn’t have practice open long to reporters, but there was enough time to witness a few elements of interest. Over the course of viewing practice for 15 minutes, onlookers saw stretching and individual work. It was the first glimpse of practice for reporters since Aug. 5, when Alabama football held Fan Day. Here’s what we …

The Washington Commanders are ‘very interested’ in Caleb Williams: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One name stands out among the rest from the 2024 NFL quarterback draft prospects. Caleb Williams. The Bears have the greatest odds of having the chance to select the USC quarterback. They own the No. 1 pick — as of this writing — by …

In an odd twist of football fate, Notre Dame’s last few weeks have had more excitement than the last couple of weeks that featured actual games. All of the transfers, all of the opt-outs, and of course, the Mike Denbrock news. It’s been a lot to take in and process. But one thing is for sure, Irish fans are excited …

Dec 28, 2023, 04:16 PM ET Ethan Bear is back in the NHL following shoulder surgery after signing a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the long-expected deal with the defenseman Thursday, just over a week since Bear joined the Capitals for practice and they confirmed their intent to sign him. The contract is worth …

The Lions will have left tackle Taylor Decker against the Cowboys on Saturday night. Decker was out of practice Wednesday because of a groin injury, but head coach Dan Campbell said at a Thursday press conference that Decker will play and he was a full participant in practice later in the day. Decker has no injury designation on the final …

ANAHEIM, Calif. — While most are discussing what kind of challenge it will be for the Michigan football defense to stop or stall Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, the Crimson Tide signal-caller sees it the other way around. With a defensive line that likes to move, a defensive backfield that disguises its coverages, and a bunch of athletes who have shut …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter One more win, whether it’s at home Sunday against the Saints or in the finale against the Panthers, will give the Bucs the NFC South division title for a third year in a row. And given the uncertainty surrounding Tampa Bay entering this season, it should lock up an increasingly compelling case for Baker Mayfield …

One Bills edge rusher returned to full practice participation on Thursday while another was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day. Leonard Floyd was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday due to wrist and rib injuries as well as a need to rest. Floyd was back to full participation levels on Thursday, though, and that …

The Buffalo Bills are taking the scenic route to their hopeful destination: Super Bowl LVIII. Buffalo (9-6) is currently seventh on the oddsboard at +1100 to win the Super Bowl. And if the playoffs started today, the Bills would be a wild-card team. But again, it’s been a long, winding road. At the beginning of the season, the Bills’ odds …

Michigan football was the last of the College Football Playoff semifinalists to lose any players from the roster to the transfer portal, but it appears more are heading out of dodge looking for new opportunities. With running back C.J. Stokes having already entered after his second year (though he is with the team at the Rose Bowl), two more have …

Video Details Travis Kelce addressed his frustration with the Kansas City Chiefs offense, including himself, on ‘The New Heights’ Podcast, saying that he has to ‘lock the (expletive) in.’ Chiefs legend Dante Hall shared advice to Patrick Mahomes, saying to ‘fall in love with the mundane’ and stop trying to make the big play every time. Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin …

Could Saquon Barkley struggle to meet fantasy expectations in Week 17? (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Just because a player is listed as a “fade” doesn’t mean they are automatic sits. As the adage goes, “Always start your stars.” What a “bust” designation does mean, however, is that you’ll want to consider higher upside options in the …