Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The end of the New England Patriots’ 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday felt like a cryptic message about Bill Belichick’s future. Will the Patriots fire (or, euphemistically, part ways with) the greatest coach of all time? The answer grew more complicated in Week 15. Even with the game still in reach, …
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Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Quarterbacks
Josh Allen was pretty good in Week 15, but fantasy managers wanted more. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) Well, the Buffalo Bills need to win out in order to make the playoffs. So far, so good. But fantasy managers are hoping that, in the team’s effort to secure a place in the tournament, their superstar quarterback has better games than …
Read More »Transfer, please. Fleck adjusts philosophy for recruiting quarterbacks
When it comes to quarterbacks, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s modus operandi has been to identify a high school prospect, have him compete for the starting job early in his career and reap the rewards later. It’s worked well for Fleck at Western Michigan, where Zach Terrell led the Broncos to a 13-1 record and Cotton Bowl berth in 2016, and …
Read More »Chargers president speaks out for first time since HC, GM firings: ‘Everything starts with ownership’
Another year, another string of frustrating losses for the Los Angeles Chargers. Their latest loss, a 63-21 embarrassing defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders, led to the firing of head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. The Chargers were 5-8 heading into the game against the Raiders, and it was only a matter of time before Staley worked …
Read More »Bruins F Pavel Zacha to return vs. Wild after upper-body injury
Dec 19, 2023, 02:55 PM ET Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha will play Tuesday night against the visiting Minnesota Wild after a three-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will be a game-time decision after missing the past four games. “Zacha [is] 100 percent,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Tuesday. “We’re just waiting for …
Read More »Cowboys owner Jerry Jones claims ‘weather’ was a factor in Dallas’ blowout loss to Bills
Getty Images There isn’t a sports team owner anywhere in the world who has more to say than Jerry Jones. The owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989, Jones speaks to the media after every game, and also a weekly radio appearance on a local station in Dallas, win or lose. The Cowboys are of course coming off an embarrassing …
Read More »Four-star athlete Dre’lon Miller primed to ‘make history’ with Colorado football
Four-star Colorado commit Dre’lon Miller accounted for more than 4,000 yards of total offense and 53 total touchdowns during his high school career at Silsbee (Texas). Colorado football has shifted the majority of its recruiting focus from the high school ranks to the NCAA transfer portal under the direction of coach Deion Sanders. While every other program in the new …
Read More »Jets QB Aaron Rodgers says he’s still not 100%, not pushing to play this season
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave his strongest indication yet Tuesday that he will not return this season after all from an Achilles injury suffered in his fourth snap with his new team in Week 1. Rodgers told the Pat McAfee Show that while he has been actively practicing with the Jets as he continues his rehab, he has …
Read More »3 things Giants must fix to reach playoffs in 2024-25
Entering this past Sunday’s game in New Orleans, the vibes surrounding the Giants were higher than they had been all season. Big Blue had won three straight, and Tommy DeVito Mania had taken the Big Apple by storm. A reality check hit the organization hard on Sunday, as the Saints took care of them with ease, 24-6. The same problems …
Read More »Early signing period announcement guide
The early signing period typically is filled with drama and this year is shaping up to be more of the same. Several committed players could flip, while a handful of top uncommitted players are scheduled to announce on Wednesday. Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Mainland defensive lineman/edge LJ McCray and Largo linebacker Adarius Hayes are committed players who are being …
Read More »Here’s how Aaron Rodgers and the Jets could end up playing Packers at Lambeau Field next season
Getty Images Aaron Rodgers could be making a return to his old home of Lambeau Field next year. A few things have to happen before this can take place, including Rodgers playing with the New York Jets in 2024. In an interview with Pat McAfee on Tuesday, the 40-year-old quarterback hinted that he plans to play for at least two more …
Read More »How Eagles still control own destiny to win NFC East despite trailing Cowboys in standings entering Week 16
Getty Images Despite being mired in a three-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Eagles still control their own destiny towards winning the NFC East and hosting a playoff game. The Dallas Cowboys currently hold the tiebreaker over the Eagles for the division lead by virtue of having a better division record (Dallas is 4-1 in the division while Philadelphia is 3-1). …
Read More »Sage Ryan withdraws from transfer portal
LSU took a major loss in the secondary last week as cornerback Sage Ryan announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal. While Ryan said his decision was “effective immediately,” he hasn’t formally entered the transfer portal. And according to a report from The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander, there’s reason to believe he may be second-guessing that decision. Per Alexander, Ryan …
Read More »Bystander or play-driver – Points scored when these players are on the ice
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comDec 19, 2023, 02:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. With access to play-by-play data from the NHL, it’s possible to adapt some of the traditional NHL analytics to our little corner …
Read More »Where do the Jets go from here with Quincy Enunwa
Subscribe to Zero Blitz Charles McDonald is joined by former NFL wide receiver Quincy Enunwa to cover the biggest stories to come out of NFL Week 15. After laughing about the Tommy Devito pizzeria story, the duo dive into more pressing matters, including the Atlanta Falcons’ awful loss to the Panthers, the Buffalo Bills’ potential playoff push, teams eliminated from …
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