Getty Images Ricky Watters’ illustrious Eagles career is often boiled down to one infamous phrase: “For who? For what?” Locally lambasted for an attempt to explain his effort — or lack thereof — in his 1995 Philadelphia debut, the retired running back admits on an upcoming edition of “Peyton’s Places” that the harshness of the Eagles fans “definitely” helped his …
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Trevor Lawrence injury update: Jaguars QB clears concussion protocol, will travel with team, per report
Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has cleared concussion protocol and will travel with the team to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, according to NFL Media. Lawrence faced the risk of missing his first-ever football game due to injury, dating back to high school. Lawrence, who suffered the injury in last weekend’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, is …
Read More »Relationship with Brad Davis brought 4-star IOL Coen Echols to Baton Rouge
It was a relatively drama-free early signing period for LSU, which ultimately inked all 27 players who entered Dec. 20 committed to the program. The Tigers also brought in something of a surprise addition on Friday as four-star Katy, Texas, interior offensive lineman Coen Echols committed to LSU over conference rival Auburn, becoming the 28th signee in the 2024 recruiting …
Read More »NFL Week 16 injuries: Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase out Saturday vs. Steelers, Texans’ C.J. Stroud still concussed
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 …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence clears concussion protocol
It looks like Trevor Lawrence will keep his starting streak. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Lawrence has cleared concussion protocol and will travel to Tampa with the Jaguars to play the Buccaneers on Sunday. Head coach Doug Pederson said on Friday that he thought the odds of Lawrence clearing concussion protocol were “better” than a coin flip. The quarterback …
Read More »Georgia football adds transfer commitment from Miami WR
The Georgia Bulldogs have added a commitment from Miami Hurricanes transfer Colbie Young. Young, a junior, will have at least one season of eligibility remaining at Georgia. This is the second consecutive offseason that Georgia has acquired two productive wide receivers via the transfer portal. Colbie Young joins Vanderbilt transfer London Humphreys as Georgia’s two transfer wide receiver commitments. Colbie …
Read More »Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NFL on TV, stream online
Who’s Playing Cleveland Browns @ Houston Texans Current Records: Cleveland 9-5, Houston 8-6 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: NRG Stadium — Houston, TexasTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Browns have enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against …
Read More »Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Who’s Playing Indianapolis Colts @ Atlanta Falcons Current Records: Indianapolis 8-6, Atlanta 6-8 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GeorgiaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Indianapolis Colts will head out on the road to face off against the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday …
Read More »Ohio State 2025 offensive tackle target decommits from Georgia, will visit again soon
Ohio State football’s recruiting focus can’t completely turn to the 2025 class, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be working on that cycle. Alabama offensive tackle, Micah Dubose, committed to Georgia last January, but that did not stop multiple other schools, including the Buckeyes in recruiting the 6-foot, 5-inch, 315-pound offensive tackle. Ohio State officially joined in his recruitment in …
Read More »C.J. Stroud in protocol longer than most concussed players this season, but Texans remain patient, optimistic
It is now clear, two weeks after the injury, that Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud suffered one of the most significant concussions sustained by a quarterback this season. Stroud is missing his second consecutive game this week after suffering a concussion on Dec. 10 against the Jets. Only one other quarterback — Vikings rookie quarterback Jaren Hall — has missed …
Read More »Colts vs. Falcons prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2023 NFL picks, Week 16 best bets from proven model
The Indianapolis Colts hit the road to take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Christmas Eve battle on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta is 6-8 overall and 4-3 at home, while Indianapolis is 8-6 overall and 5-2 on the road. The Falcons are coming off a 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers and have dropped two straight. The Colts are …
Read More »Five names to watch for LSU’s open offensive coordinator position
With Mike Denbrock filling Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator vacancy, LSU now has one of its own. After coordinating the best offense in the country, Denbrock’s name was sure to draw interest and it did, with Texas A&M also courting him earlier this month. But after two years in Baton Rouge, the Fighting Irish were able to draw Denbrock back to …
Read More »Vikings vs. Lions odds, spread, line, start time: 2023 NFL picks, Week 16 predictions from proven model
Minnesota will be in desperate need of a victory when it hosts Detroit in an NFC North battle on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings (7-7) have lost three of their last four games, putting them in a four-way tie for one of the final two NFC Wild Card spots. They fell to Cincinnati in overtime last week after beating the Raiders …
Read More »Bears vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 NFL picks, Week 16 best bets from advanced model
The Arizona Cardinals look for consecutive road wins as they travel to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Arizona (3-11) fell at hope to San Francisco in Week 15, 45-29, but defeated Pittsburgh on the road the week before, 24-10. Chicago (5-9) blew a late lead and fell to the Browns, 20-17. Arizona won the most recent matchup …
Read More »2023 NFL Christmas wish list: Here’s the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us. With Christmas coming up next week and the new year soon to follow, NFL teams are surely wishing for just the right thing to make their season — or their team — as successful as possible. With that in mind, we’re giving them exactly that. In theory, of course. Here’s what every team should …
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