As we enter Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, two players from the San Francisco 49ers are among the favorites to win MVP: Quarterback Brock Purdy, and running back Christian McCaffrey. A non-quarterback hasn’t won NFL MVP since 2012, and sure enough, Purdy is the heavy favorite to win this year at -230, per Caesars Sportsbook. McCaffrey has the …

Nick Wright has been pointing out the cracks in the otherwise glowing facade of the Philadelphia Eagles for a while, and now that the team has lost their 3rd-straight game, this time to the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football, it’s time to face facts. The Eagles have problems that aren’t fixable this season, including a defense that can’t stop …

Steph Chambers / Getty Images James Bradberry had his worst game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The soft-spoken Bradberry had few words when describing the horrendous performance. Bradberry was picked on in coverage throughout Monday’s loss, allowing six of seven completions for 112 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions — including the game-winning 29-yard touchdown pass from Drew …

Jonathan Smith and his staff have landed the biggest recruit of their short tenure at Michigan State. The Spartans staff earned the commitment of Rustin Young, a former Oregon State commit, over Auburn, Arizona State and others. Young is ranked as a 4-star prospect and the No. 215 overall player as well as the No. 23 offensive tackle, according to …

Bernie Kosar is a legendary former quarterback for the University of Miami in college and the Cleveland Browns in the NFL and is still a popular figure around the modern Browns team. He can now add another title to his résumé — Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift insider. Kosar first went viral among Swift’s fanbase when he posted photos with the pop …

Bears undecided on Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus’ futures: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The decisions the Bears will make this offseason will likely hold insurmountable weight on the future of the organization and its potential success. Whether or not the Bears decide to retain Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus will substantially affect the direction of the team. According …

Wisconsin defensive lineman Rodas Johnson is officially in the transfer portal. The Badger senior was a mainstay for the Badgers over the past four seasons, as he played in 38 games and finished his Wisconsin career with 50 total tackles, including ten tackles for loss. Johnson was an important piece of the 2023 Badgers, as he had 19 tackles and …

USATSI The Lions activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker on Tuesday and have waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room on the roster. Detroit opened the practice window for the QB last month. The elevation to the active roster was no surprise, as Dan Campbell revealed on Monday that it was the team’s plan to do so. Hooker will be the third …

USATSI The Seattle Seahawks dealt with a weird quarterback controversy this past week. Geno Smith, who was questionable to play in Week 15 due to a groin injury, was active for Seattle’s “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but did not start. It was instead Drew Lock under center for the second game in a row, who threw a …

The saga is over concerning Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart, as the former five-star prospect within the Aggies’ historic 2022 recruiting class has officially entered his name into the transfer portal after weeks of speculation and complete silence on both sides. According to 247Sports’ Chris Hummer, Stewart, who has been absent from bowl game practices according to interim head …

Dec 19, 2023, 06:02 PM ET CHICAGO — Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago’s morning skate ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Luke Richardson said the rookie defenseman is going to need some time before he is ready for …

The Rams expect to have right tackle Rob Havenstein back in the lineup against the Saints on Thursday night, which is good because the guy who replaced him has been listed as out of practice for two straight days. Joe Noteboom got the start against the Commanders last Sunday and played every snap of the game, but he’s been listed …

The Kansas City Chiefs are righting the ship with their win over the New England Patriots in Week 15, and their path to winning the AFC just got a little clearer. Nick Wright points out that his team is still highly underrated, and while the Baltimore Ravens are a legitimate threat, he maintains that there are few teams that can …

With the coming departures of Texas and Oklahoma, the Texas Tech football program aspires to be the best in the newly reconstituted Big 12. The Red Raiders might well be that in one aspect, given that theirs is the highest-ranked recruiting class in the conference going into Wednesday, the start of the three-day early signing period. Joey McGuire’s talent haul …

Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is still recovering from his torn Achilles, but he is not alone on that journey. Plenty of famous athletes and celebrities have suffered the same injury, and Cousins has joked about starting a support group. Cousins went on “The Adam Schefter Podcast” and discussed his rehabilitation process. The veteran signal-caller said that he …