Death, taxes and the Eagles scoring on the tush push. Try as he might, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner couldn’t stop it, instead going for a ride when he tried to jump over the top of the line. Jalen Hurts ended up well into the end zone with his 14th rushing touchdown of the season. That has tied him with Cam …
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Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase set to miss Steelers game Week 16, may be out longer, with shoulder injury, per report
USATSI Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder is expected to keep him sidelined for the Bengals’ upcoming game against the Steelers, according to NFL Media. Chase’s absence could extend beyond Saturday’s big showdown, per the report. The Bengals’ two-time Pro Bowl receiver sustained the injury late in this past Saturday’s overtime win over the Vikings. Chase currently has 34 more catches and …
Read More »Buckeyes’ status on potential commitments still up for grabs
It has not been the best close out for Ohio State football and it’s 2024 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have already seen multiple prospects either flip or choose other schools leaving the coaching staff scrambling to find replacements late in the process. It’s not the best look for one of the strongest supposed recruiting units in college football. And while …
Read More »Eagles lead Seahawks 10-3 at halftime
Jalen Hurts, who is playing with flu-like symptoms, threw for 79 yards and ran for 35 yards in the first half on a rainy night in Seattle. The Eagles lead the Seahawks 10-3 at halftime. Philadelphia opened the game with a 15-play, 75 yard drive, with Hurts scoring on a 3-yard run, but the Eagles punted on three of their …
Read More »Dante Moore commits to Oregon: Ex-UCLA QB, one-time Ducks commit, joins Dillon Gabriel through transfer portal
USATSI Former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore is transferring to Oregon, according to 247Sports. The former five-star quarterback from the 2023 recruiting cycle was previously committed to Dan Lanning and Oregon before flipping late in the recruiting cycle to become one of the highest modern day signings in UCLA program history. Moore ranked as the No. 3 overall player and the …
Read More »Kevin Stefanski’s Coach of the Year argument built on Browns’ ability to overcome bad injury luck
Many in the media did not project the Cleveland Browns to make the playoffs coming into the season. Even fewer could have expected them to be where they are through Week 15. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has his team in the first wild-card spot with a 9-5 record despite being led by 38-year-old Joe Flacco in the NFL’s remake of …
Read More »Peyton Manning found out ‘tush push’ isn’t legal in his son’s 7th grade youth league
Cherry Creek Bruins coach Peyton Manning and his son, Marshall, at Denver Broncos training camp in 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) The NFL is a copycat league, and sometimes an NFL legend copies a famous play for his son’s seventh-grade youth league. Peyton Manning is a good storyteller, which is a reason the “ManningCast” …
Read More »Tom Brady says NFL needs ‘better QB play’ following Damontae Kazee suspension: ‘Not OK to get your WRs hit’
Tom Brady spent his entire career dodging defensive players, often getting upset if penalties weren’t called when he got hit. Now he is coming to the defense of the defensive side of the ball, speaking specifically against the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee. Kazee is suspended for the rest of the 2023 NFL regular season and possibly the …
Read More »Gators lose 5-star S Xaiver Filsaime to Texas, class drops 5 spots to No. 10
GAINESVILLE — Florida football coach Billy Napier’s pivotal 2024 class fell five spots to No. 10 after 5-star safety prospect Xavier Filsaime changed his commitment to Texas. The McKinney, Texas, native was a key member of a class that reached as high as No. 3 nationally in August but declined as the Gators struggled to a 5-7 finish in Year …
Read More »WATCH: Christian McCaffrey roasts old Giants playbook in ManningCast preview
Getty Images As he emboldens his case for NFL MVP and approaches the San Francisco 49ers’ single-season record for touchdowns, Christian McCaffrey’s next objective will be an appearance on the ManningCast for the Week 15 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Since being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the 49ers, McCaffrey has proven to be a perfect …
Read More »IU football busy in transfer portal, picks up three new WRs in one day
Indiana’s receiving corps is starting to take shape under the Hoosiers’ new coaching staff. Monday, Curt Cignetti landed three transfer commitments — all from receivers: Miles Cross (Ohio). Myles Price (Texas Tech) and Ke’Shawn Williams (Wake Forest). Cross caught 47 passes for 617 yards last season (both second on the Bobcats) and had a team-high five touchdown receptions. Ohio QB …
Read More »Cowherd: Christian McCaffrey ‘most talented’ running back and the Niners MVP
“Christian McCaffrey is the world’s best running back!” Bold statements were all Colin Cowherd had when discussing the San Francisco 49ers running back on Monday’s episode of The Herd. Following the Niners, 45-29, victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Cowherd had nothing but praise for the 27-year-old who is on pace to have his best year yet. Why Christian …
Read More »Patriots place Cole Strange on injured reserve
The Patriots placed offensive lineman Cole Strange on injured reserve Monday, the team announced. Strange, a first-round pick in 2022, injured his left knee in the second quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs and was carted off the field. He started 10 games at left guard for the Patriots in 2023. Fifth-round rookie Atonio Mafi replaced Strange. Strange had …
Read More »Alabama coach Nick Saban addresses Michigan’s sign-stealing case ahead of Rose Bowl matchup
While Alabama football will certainly bring a fresh set of signs to the Rose Bowl for a College Football Playoff semifinal against Michigan, its efforts to cloak communication won’t be any more strident due to the sign-stealing scandal that rocked the Wolverines program this season. “Uh, not really,” coach Nick Saban said when asked whether he had added concerns based …
Read More »Steelers’ Mike Tomlin: George Pickens ‘obviously’ has room for improvement after continued lack of effort
Getty Images Mike Tomlin quite possibly provided the understatement of the year while addressing George Pickens’ most recent examples of loafing following Pittsburgh’s Week 15 loss to Indianapolis. Tomlin was specifically asked how he felt Pickens responded against the Colts after Tomlin spoke with him about handling his frustrations better in the week leading up to the game. “I thought …
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