The two best passing defenses go head-to-head to kick off the Week 17 NFL schedule when the Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. The Browns are allowing the fewest passing yards (160.1 yards per game) and total yards (260.3) in the NFL. The Jets are surrendering the second-fewest passing yards (168.6) and third-fewest total yards …

The College Football Playoff is upon us. After months of speculation about who would end up in college football’s final four — and another month of trying to figure out what will happen in the games once the actual teams were announced — we’ve reached the point where the only thing left to do is have the teams take the …

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos appear headed for an offseason split. If the two sides indeed part ways — which is reportedly expected — which teams are the best fit for the 35-year-old quarterback? Colin Cowherd explained which teams make sense and don’t make sense for Wilson on Thursday’s edition of “The Herd.” Atlanta Falcons — Out Colin’s thoughts: …

The Cincinnati Bengals may be getting a big part of their offense back for Sunday’s Week 17 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pro Bowl wideout Ja’Marr Chase returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday for the first time since injuring his shoulder during Cincinnati’s Week 15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.  Chase did not practice all last …

Before returning to the NFL this season as New England’s offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien spent two seasons in the same position at Alabama. Part of his tenure there was spent discouraging Jalen Milroe from playing quarterback. That’s according to Milroe. The Crimson Tide quarterback said so while speaking with reporters Thursday ahead of of Monday’s national semifinal game against Michigan. …

The 2023 sports calendar flew past like a whirlwind, but not before solidifying a place in our hearts as a year fans will never forget.  That is especially true if you were there to see LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, witness Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts make history in the Super Bowl, or enjoy watching one of …

How Bill Belichick could make his case to remain with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston These final two weeks of the 2023 regular season could mark the last of Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots career. Our Tom E. Curran recently reported a decision on Belichick’s future was made after the team’s Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts …

Coming out of high school, Domani Jackson was one of the most highly touted recruits in the history of Southern California. As a junior, he earned All-American accolades as well as tying the California 100-meter dash record with a time of 10.25 seconds before committing to play football at USC. During his two years with the Trojans, Jackson posted career …

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said Thursday that he will start this weekend against the Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and the FOX Sports App) after missing two games recovering from a concussion. “It’s great being back,” Stroud said. Stroud was injured in a Dec. 10 loss to the Jets when his head bounced off the turf …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To help …

Road chalk nearly brought it home for us last week but thanks to some frisky backup quarterback behavior and a Panthers team refusing to die the death its been given, we ended up just going 4-2. The Jets should have EASILY covered and missed by a point, whereas the Packers were up double digits and managed to let Bryce Young …

CARSON, California − Alabama football didn’t have practice open long to reporters, but there was enough time to witness a few elements of interest. Over the course of viewing practice for 15 minutes, onlookers saw stretching and individual work. It was the first glimpse of practice for reporters since Aug. 5, when Alabama football held Fan Day. Here’s what we …

The Washington Commanders are ‘very interested’ in Caleb Williams: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One name stands out among the rest from the 2024 NFL quarterback draft prospects. Caleb Williams. The Bears have the greatest odds of having the chance to select the USC quarterback. They own the No. 1 pick — as of this writing — by …

In an odd twist of football fate, Notre Dame’s last few weeks have had more excitement than the last couple of weeks that featured actual games. All of the transfers, all of the opt-outs, and of course, the Mike Denbrock news. It’s been a lot to take in and process. But one thing is for sure, Irish fans are excited …

Dec 28, 2023, 04:16 PM ET Ethan Bear is back in the NHL following shoulder surgery after signing a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the long-expected deal with the defenseman Thursday, just over a week since Bear joined the Capitals for practice and they confirmed their intent to sign him. The contract is worth …