With the Patriots sitting at 3-10, you might be thinking that they have no shot at the playoffs, but as it turns out, they can actually still get in! The Patriots kept their slim postseason hopes alive on Thursday night by upsetting the Steelers, 21-18, in Pittsburgh. With the win, the Patriots went from having the worst record in the …
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Eagles’ defense stresses containing Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb, preventing ‘the second play’ in Sunday night matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-2 and in first place in the NFC, but their team is far from perfect. Their weaknesses were on display last week when they lost 42-19 to another powerhouse in their conference, the San Francisco 49ers. This week will be another challenge as the Eagles face the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys are …
Read More »What will ‘last blast’ outside the same conference hold for Cougars, Runnin’ Utes?
Utah center Branden Carlson (35) takes a pass under the basket with BYU forward Fousseyni Traore defending as the two in-state rivals play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Dec. 17, 2022. The two talented big men are questionable for Saturday’s game at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News For BYU and …
Read More »Jonathan Taylor officially out for Week 14
Running back Jonathan Taylor is officially sidelined for at least another week. Via multiple reporters, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday that Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest against the Bengals after undergoing thumb surgery last week. This aligns with the initial reported timeline for Taylor’s return, as he was expected to be out for 2-3 …
Read More »NFL Week 14 odds, how to watch, streaming: Expert selections, best bets, teasers, survivor picks and more
The 2023 NFL regular season is rolling right along. This Sunday, we will see Jake Browning try to make it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Indianapolis Colts, the Kansas City Chiefs look to get back on track against the Buffalo Bills and we have an exciting divisional matchup in prime time featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and …
Read More »2025 four-star receiver CJ Wiley picks up offer from USC
C.J. Wiley of Alpharetta, Georgia, announced several days ago that he has received a scholarship offer from the USC Trojans. Wiley is a four-star prospect who plays for Milton High School. Milton reached the Georgia state championship game, but Wiley won’t play in the game due to an injury. Wiley has offers from 25 schools, according to 247Sports. Some of …
Read More »Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Prediction, odds, picks
The Dallas Cowboys (9-3) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) over the Philadelphia Eagles (10-2). The Cowboys have won four straight games. The ‘Boys scored a 41-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13, while the Eagles performed poorly in a 42-19 loss to the San …
Read More »Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy ‘business as usual’ after appendix surgery, expected to coach Sunday night vs. Eagles
FRISCO, Texas — The 9-3 Dallas Cowboys are set to battle the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles for first place in the NFC East on Sunday, and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, like many of his players this time of year, will be entering Sunday night’s game a little banged up. McCarthy, 60, suffered abdominal pain on Wednesday and was later diagnosed …
Read More »NFL bold predictions and best bets for Week 14, plus grading Patriots’ wild win over the Steelers
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I’d like to start off here by apologizing to the Patriots. I thought for sure that last night’s game was going to be the most unwatchable NFL game of the year, but instead, the Patriots put on a show during their 21-18 win. For most of the first half, I …
Read More »LSU QB Jayden Daniels talks Heisman Trophy, NFL, and the art of the deep fade
There are those quarterback prospects who rocket up the boards in their final collegiate seasons to find themselves highly coveted by the entire NFL. We can point to Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Joe Burrow in recent years, and in the 2024 draft, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels might be the one. In four seasons with Arizona State and LSU from …
Read More »Lamar Jackson back at practice, Odell Beckham Jr. not in attendance at open portion
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t at practice on Thursday, but it doesn’t look like there will be anything to worry about for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Jackson was back on the practice field Friday after taking a day off because of an illness. The team’s injury report will be released later on Friday, but his return to the field …
Read More »Duke hires Manny Diaz: Penn State defensive coordinator has previous ACC experience at Miami
Duke has Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its next coach, the team announced Thursday. Diaz just wrapped up his second season on coach James Franklin’s staff as the No. 10 Nittany Lions prepare to face No. 11 Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30. “Manny’s previous experiences have prepared him for this opportunity, and he is, quite simply, …
Read More »Fantasy football Week 14 viewer’s guide
Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip. Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in one weekend. …
Read More »Dak Prescott’s new colon cancer screening PSA goes viral
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is causing a stir on social media Friday — but it has nothing to do with his team’s pivotal Week 14 showdown at home against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Instead, he’s shedding light on an important healthcare topic. Prescott teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and actor Ryan Reynolds’ creative agency, …
Read More »Sooners expected to host highly-touted Clemson defensive back per report
The Oklahoma Sooners have been active in the transfer portal, targeting guys with experience who can come in and add to the competitive depth on the roster. They’ve added Michigan State offensive tackle Spencer Brown, and it looks like they’re in the mix for one of the top transfers in the portal. According to Jason Suchomel of Orange Bloods, the …
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