As the New England Patriots near the end of what will be their worst season since the start of Bill Belichick’s legendary 24-year tenure at the helm, rumors continue to swirl about what the team will do with its 71-year-old future Hall of Fame head coach. The latest report Monday comes from the Boston Sports Journal, which claims Belichick has …
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Texas State vs. Rice odds, line, spread: 2023 First Responder Bowl picks, predictions by proven model
After suffering through an up-and-down regular season, the Rice Owls look to finish on a high note and extend their winning streak to a season-high three games when they battle the Texas State Bobcats in the 2023 First Responder Bowl on Tuesday. The Owls (6-6, 4-4 American Athletic) are looking to post their first winning record since going 8-5 in …
Read More »Robert Saleh says Jets have no regrets about not reaching out to Joe Flacco after Aaron Rodgers injury
When Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles in the New York Jets’ season opener, the franchise opted against adding another quarterback who could come in and start. They instead crowned Zach Wilson QB1, the same quarterback who was benched last year due to poor play. Fast forward to Week 17, the Jets are 6-9 and have already been eliminated from playoff …
Read More »Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers
CeeDee Lamb has been nigh unstoppable for the past two-months plus. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) For much of the season, Tyreek Hill was automatically considered the top-ranked wide receiver in fantasy as he moved through his quest to try to reach 2,000 yards. But after suffering a minor ankle injury in Week 14 Hill has slowed down (never thought …
Read More »Ohio State football linebacker Tommy Eichenberg’s status for Cotton Bowl uncertain
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg’s status for the Cotton Bowl against Missouri on Friday is uncertain. “That’s still up in the air,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. Eichenberg, the Buckeyes’ starting middle linebacker and leading tackler, injured his left elbow last month. Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) watches the …
Read More »Ravens keep Monday Night Football underdog streak alive
There’s been a historic run on Monday Night Football since Nov. 13, as the underdogs have won straight up (SU) in eight consecutive matchups. The Baltimore Ravens kept the trend going in Week 16, as Lamar Jackson & Co. were 6.5-point underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night. The Ravens rolled to a 33-19 victory, extending the MNF …
Read More »What is ailing the Eagles? First win in four weeks doesn’t erase uneasiness evident in locker room
PHILADELPHIA — As the Christmas music was playing in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, the feeling was far from joyous. Understandably on Christmas, players wanted to bolt and see their families. For the ones who stuck around, it was a mixed bag of somber and relief. The Eagles won a football game for the first time since Nov. 26, beating …
Read More »Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons rip referees for inconsistent calls: ‘It’s just hard to play defense’
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is on his way to becoming just the fifth defensive player in NFL history to be a first-team All-Pro player in each of his first three seasons. The 24-year-old leads the NFL in quarterback pressures (97) and quarterback pressure rate (23%), making him the co-favorite for the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award …
Read More »Former Gators DL Carlos Dunlap praises Florida’s DL coach hire
Florida officially announced the hiring of Gerald Chatman as the team’s new defensive line coach on Saturday, and a former Gator has spoken up in support of the move. Former Gators defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion Carlos Dunlap played under Chatman in 2019-20 as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Dunlap spoke to UAA senior writer Scott Carter about …
Read More »Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings
It’s been a while since Travis Kelce delivered a signature game — will he do it in Week 17? (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Well, we made it. Week 17 — the fantasy championships for most leagues. If you made it to the ‘ship game, congratulations. If you’re in a fight for third place, we wish you luck. If you’re …
Read More »Mason Rudolph will start at QB for Steelers vs. Seahawks if Kenny Pickett can’t go
Mason Rudolph’s dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season alive. The longtime backup quarterback could get a chance to do it again when the Steelers visit Seattle on New Year’s Eve (4:05 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports App). Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Rudolph will “have the ball” to begin the week and …
Read More »How big brothers, street football formed Oklahoma State star Nick Martin’s gritty persona
HOUSTON — Like any little brother, Nick Martin wanted to do what his older brothers did. And when it came to front-yard football, that wasn’t always easy for the youngest of the four Martin boys. “It got physical,” said Chauncey Martin, the second youngest of the brothers. “Nick wouldn’t always play, but when he did play, he was always on …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence uncertain to play vs. Panthers Week 17 after spraining AC joint in throwing shoulder
Getty Images As the Jaguars look to stop the bleeding of their four-game losing streak and hold on to their first-place position in the AFC South, they could be doing so without franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed to reporters Tuesday that Lawrence suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and added that it’s still …
Read More »Race for No. 1 overall pick: Bears favorites to land top choice in 2024 NFL Draft; Cardinals still in the mix
There are just two weeks remaining in the 2023 NFL regular season, which means about half of NFL fans are turning their attention to free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. For months now, the Chicago Bears have been the favorites to “clinch” the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and that’s not because they stink. In fact, Chicago …
Read More »Most intriguing transfer portal options at tight end for Ohio State
We already broke down our expectations for how Ohio State could handle the quarterback position and then dived into the possible running backs and most recently covered the wide receiver position (if things break a certain way), but I also wanted to take a look at the available wide receivers in the transfer portal. With Cade Stover out the door, the Buckeyes are …
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