Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Raylen Wilson and left tackle Earnest Greene have made the All-SEC freshman team. Wilson, a former five-star recruit, has excellent speed and helped boost the Bulldog defense after starting linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson suffered a broken forearm. Wilson recorded 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks. Surprisingly, Raylen Wilson’s teammate CJ Allen did not earn the nod as a All-SEC …
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NFL Week 14 Practice Squad Power Rankings: Adding some fun AFC wild card flavor
I really liked the veteran-edition of The Practice Squad Power Rankings last week, didn’t you? The CUT surely had no complaints — we saw three members get elevated ahead of Week 13’s action — Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, Packers running back James Robinson and Lions edge rusher Bruce Irvin. And, heck — Flacco threw some ropes out there! He fizzled in …
Read More »Have Bears made their decision on Justin Fields already?
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Two teams entered 2023 with a particularly urgent need to evaluate their quarterbacks. They happen to play in the same division: the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The Packers had Aaron Rodgers’ successor on the roster but with a reworked two-year deal, Green Bay needed to know if Jordan Love was the way forward …
Read More »The Athletic includes two Tigers on Freshman All-American team
Auburn’s first football season under head coach Hugh Freeze was deemed successful, as the Tigers are headed to a bowl game. Part of the Tigers’ success is due to the efforts of two freshmen, kicker Alex McPherson and defensive lineman Keldric Faulk. Their impact on the season has caught the attention of the national media. The Athletic has released its …
Read More »Sean McDermott’s job is safe
Thursday’s extensive reporting from Tyler Dunne regarding Bills coach Sean McDermott created headlines for a bizarre attempt by McDermott to use the 9/11 terrorists as an example of good teamwork. The revelation apparently will not keep McDermott from working for his team. Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com reports, citing four unnamed sources, that “McDermott’s job is safe.” “I’m told the 9/11 …
Read More »NFL DFS, Week 14: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks include Christian McCaffrey, Zay Flowers
There’s a 10-game main NFL DFS slate this week, giving you plenty of potential NFL DFS picks like Nico Collins, Bijan Robinson, and Josh Jacobs. Collins is coming off a 9-191-1 stat line last week. That’s the fifth-most receiving yards in a game this season, trailing only DJ Moore (230), Keenan Allen (215), Tyreek Hill (215) and Ja’Marr Chase (192). …
Read More »Social media reacts to the departure of running back Trevor Etienne
Florida football fans got some gut-wrenching news on Thursday when sophomore running back Trevor Etienne announced that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The news shook the Gator Nation to the core as the younger brother of NFL star running back Travis showed glimpses of potential that the elder has shown throughout his career on the gridiron. The 5-foot-9-inch, …
Read More »5 things to watch as Giants face Packers in Week 14
The Giants steadied the ship heading into their bye week, with undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito able to lead them to back-to-back wins behind an offensive line which has, at last, become mostly healthy. Monday night’s game sees them face off with a 6-6 Packers team with a realistic shot at a Wild Card spot. Following an impressive win over the …
Read More »Tommy DeVito ranks Italian foods in latest embrace of Jersey heritage
Tommy DeVito is living the dream of every kid he grew up with in New Jersey — starting at quarterback for the New York Giants. So, of course, he had to pay homage to his heritage — by ranking Italian foods with New York cooking influencer Cugine, or “Cug” as he is known. DeVito is a bright spot in a …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2023-24 bowl season: Computer backs Penn State, Oregon
The 2023-24 college football bowl season kicks off on Dec. 16, and the New Orleans Bowl is one of the most intriguing matchups of the day. It pits Jacksonville State, which is in its first bowl game in its first year in the FBS, against Louisiana. The Ragin’ Cajuns are gunning for history as a victory would give them a …
Read More »JuJu Smith-Schuster comes alive vs. former team
Perry’s Stock Watch: JuJu Smith-Schuster comes alive vs. former team originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston JuJu Smith-Schuster knows how to deliver in Pittsburgh. The former Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs wideout has been a massive disappointment in New England to date, entering Week 14 with just 170 receiving yards on 25 catches through 10 games after signing a three-year, …
Read More »Lakers-Pacers set for NBA In-Season Tournament title game; NFL Week 14 picks
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Read More »With Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, where does Rutgers basketball’s recruiting class rank now?
With the commitment of Dylan Harper on Wednesday, Rutgers now has two players in their 2024 recruiting class ranked as five-star prospects. Considering that Rutgers has never had one commit ranked as a five-star, this is certainly some rarified air for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers and Duke are the only two teams in the country to each have two players …
Read More »For Rams to grab a win in Baltimore, it starts with catching Lamar Jackson
The Rams were chasing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) all over the field in 2019. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Rams coach Sean McVay and his players really did not want to talk about it. But the subject was unavoidable. The Rams have played against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson only once. And that 2019 game was memorable for …
Read More »Cowboys HAVE to treat Wk 14 vs Eagles like a playoff game | The Carton Show
Video Details The Dallas Cowboys need this win against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 according to Craig Carton, especially since up until now, they’ve been taking advantage of a relatively weak schedule. While Dak Prescott has been heating up, and the Eagles have faltered against more challenging teams, there’s every chance they mess this up, and if they do, …
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