Just three weeks remain in the 2023 NFL regular season, and this weekend’s holiday slate features several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As is the …
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Colts downgrade WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out
Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. won’t be playing on Sunday, after all. The Colts have downgraded Pittman to out for the Week 16 game at Atlanta, even though Pittman cleared the concussion protocol on Friday. Pittman also has a shoulder injury. Pittman was knocked out of last Saturday’s win over the Steelers, thanks to an illegal hit from Steelers defensive …
Read More »Florida QB target planning visit after commitment timeline update
Findlay High (Ohio) quarterback Ryan Montgomery wants to announce his college commitment in February and the Florida Gators might have a chance with the four-star class of 2025 recruit. Montgomery clarified his commitment timeline on Friday in a conversation with Swamp247. He’s hoping to hit four different SEC schools over the next month, including the University of Florida. “I am …
Read More »Florida Panthers outlast Vegas Golden Knights in Cup rematch
Dec 23, 2023, 06:42 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart scored power-play goals 1:59 apart in the third period, and the Florida Panthers went into their Christmas break by topping the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday in a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers, who lost to the Knights in June as …
Read More »Chargers vs. Bills: Time, how to watch, live stream, odds, expert picks, keys for Saturday night game
Getty Images When the 2023 NFL season began, both the Bills and Chargers profiled as potential Super Bowl candidates. But neither club has followed a smooth path to this point. Buffalo dropped its opener to the Jets on the night Aaron Rodgers went down, then later fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey amid a 6-6 start. Los Angeles, meanwhile, has been …
Read More »Browns QB Deshaun Watson says right shoulder rehab on track
Deshaun Watson’s season ended last month. His comeback from shoulder surgery is well underway. After spending weeks in Los Angeles rehabbing his surgically repaired right shoulder, Watson returned to Cleveland on Saturday and hosted a Christmas event for 300 kids while his teammates were flying to Houston. Watson’s right arm remains cradled in a sling following the Nov. 21 operation …
Read More »Berlin Brothersvalley’s versatile Prosser did it all
Dec. 23—Versatile. Big-play capability. Leader. Winner. Pick a description above and it applies to Berlin Brothersvalley senior quarterback/safety Pace Prosser. For four seasons, Prosser has made his presence felt on the area’s football fields — and basketball courts — while combining physical attributes, athleticism and a winning mentality to help the Mountaineers win 37 games against only seven losses since …
Read More »Examining Bills’ path to NFL playoffs: Wild card and division title odds, remaining 2023 schedule, more
It doesn’t feel long ago that the Buffalo Bills were 5-5, and coming off disappointing losses to the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos. It led to the ousting of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey — a move many believed was made out of desperation. Since that embarrassing loss to Denver, the Bills have gone 3-1 to improve to …
Read More »Bengals vs. Steelers, Bills vs. Chargers score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates
Despite losing Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff hunt. Jake Browning has stepped in and performed admirably in four starts. But Saturday will be a test for Browning. The Pittsburgh Steelers are also playing with a backup quarterback, but the team’s defense remains as feisty as ever. Pittsburgh also finds itself in the thick of the …
Read More »‘Forever changed my life’: NMSU football head coach Jerry Kill stepping down
New Mexico State football head coach Jerry Kill is stepping down, according to a report from ESPN senior writer Pete Thamel. The Aggies are expected to promote Tony Sanchez — former UNLV head coach and current NSMU wide receivers coach — as the program’s new head coach, according to multiple reports. NSMU quarterback Diego Pavia tweeted following the reports: “I …
Read More »Ducks’ Trevor Zegras returning after 20-game absence
Dec 23, 2023, 05:29 PM ET After missing 20 games with a lower-body injury, Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will return to the lineup Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2019 draft, Zegras moved into the No. 1 center role between Alex Killorn and Troy Terry at practice Friday. He took the spot of …
Read More »NFL Week 16 weather reports: Rain, wind could affect Cowboys at Dolphins, Cardinals at Bears, other games
USATSI The later we get in the NFL season, the more likely we are to see the weather impact that week’s slate of games. Taking a look at the daily and hourly forecast for this holiday weekend, that certainly appears to be the case for Week 16. Here’s a quick rundown of the (outdoor) games that could potentially be affected …
Read More »Where Idaho football stands after chaotic a chaotic two weeks
Dec. 23—The Idaho football team has lost and added multiple players over the last two weeks and it’s been hard to keep up with all the chaos. The Vandals suffered another big blow on Thursday as freshman linebacker Xe’ree Alexander entered the transfer portal. Luckily for Idaho, it made 28 additions during the early signing period amid the mass exodus. …
Read More »Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing Dallas Cowboys @ Miami Dolphins Current Records: Dallas 10-4, Miami 10-4 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 4:25 p.m. ETWhere: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FloridaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Dallas Cowboys will head out on the road to face off against the Miami Dolphins at …
Read More »Steelers turn Jake Browning interception into Najee Harris touchdown, lead 21-0
The Steelers are beating down the Bengals. Cincinnati quarterback Jake Browning threw his second interception of the game and the Steelers turned it into their third touchdown in four possessions, giving the club a 21-0 lead with 7:06 left in the second quarter. Browning was looking down the left side for receiver Tyler Boyd but safety Eric Rowe stepped in …
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