Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is slated to return to the field after missing three games and immediately becomes the most likely anytime TD scorer in Colts vs. Falcons. His NFL player props to score are -143, just edging out Bijan Robinson (-105), but those astute in the NFL TD props markets know Taylor is one to avoid in Week 16. That’s …
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How to watch Northwestern vs. Utah on TV or live stream
The bowl season may already be underway, but the Big Ten is ready to join the postseason fun on Saturday night. Northwestern, one of the more pleasant surprises in the conference this season, will open up bowl season for the Big Ten when it faces Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl in Allegiant Stadium. The Wildcats will be …
Read More »NFL Week 16 injuries: AFC South QBs banged up entering key games; Ja’Marr Chase out Saturday vs. Steelers
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 »How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game tonight on Peacock
Happy holidays! It’s Week 16 in the 2023 NFL season and there’s plenty of football to catch this weekend, including this Saturday. Tonight, the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Chargers. The Bills (8-6) are currently favored to beat the Chargers (5-9). Ready to watch some football? Here’s how to watch today’s Bills at Chargers game, plus our recommendations for …
Read More »Week 16 NFL picks, odds, 2023 best bets from proven model: This 5-way football parlay would pay out 25-1
Trevor Lawerence and the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6) sit atop the AFC South standings, but they’ve lost their last three games. The Jaguars will try to get back into the win column when they visit Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of the Christmas Eve NFL schedule. According to the latest Week 16 NFL odds, Jacksonville is a …
Read More »Previewing the Wildcats ahead of the Alamo Bowl
Dec. 23—It had been three years since the last time Arizona made it to a bowl game when Jedd Fisch was hired as head coach in 2021. After going 1-11 during his first season, the Wildcats are bowling once again for the first time since 2017. The climb back to winning football took time, and there were doubts about when …
Read More »NFL DFS, Saturday Week 16: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy picks include James Cook, Quentin Johnston
Two games make up the Saturday NFL DFS slate, with Steelers vs. Bengals at 4:30 p.m. ET and Bills vs. Chargers at 8 p.m. ET. With these teams, managers will have the option of either rostering an MVP contender in Josh Allen as one of their top NFL DFS picks or utilizing one of the many backup quarterbacks who will …
Read More »NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, predictions for Week 16, 2023: Model high on Vikings, Dolphins
The 49ers have already locked up the NFC West by virtue of a dominant win over the Cardinals last week. However, they’re still hungry for the No. 1 overall seed and will have a tough test when they take on the AFC’s No. 1 seed Baltimore on Christmas Day at 8:15 p.m. ET. The 49ers are six-point home favorites in …
Read More »Oregon WR Troy Franklin declares for the 2024 NFL draft
The wide receiver class for the upcoming draft class is becoming more and more stacked with each week as yet another stud playmaker is taking his talents to the next level. Oregon WR Troy Franklin announced he will be entering the 2024 NFL Draft. Franklin was a stud for the Ducks’ dominant offense this year, compiling his best season yet …
Read More »How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game today on NBC
Happy holidays! It’s Week 16 in the 2023 NFL season and there’s plenty of football to catch this weekend, including a few special Saturday games. This afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on NBC. The Bengals (8-6) need a win over the Steelers (7-7) to remain in the playoffs race — and they are currently favored to …
Read More »2023 Daily Journal All-Area Football Minor Awards
Dec. 23—The Daily Journal has been awarding coach and player of the year honors since the mid-1980s, but this year we’re adding a few more honors. It’s a way to highlight certain players, teams and moments that came to define the 2023 football season. Comeback Player of the Year Jalen Washington, Houston A torn ACL can bring a running back’s …
Read More »Training camp phenom Ben VanSumeren could get his shot vs. Giants
Training camp phenom Ben VanSumeren could get his shot vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nick Morrow missed practice Thursday and Friday with an abdominal injury. Zach Cunningham missed both practices with a knee injury. Both could miss the Eagles’ crucial game Monday afternoon at the Linc against the Giants. That leaves two healthy off-ball linebackers on the …
Read More »Area high school football players to keep an eye on in 2024
Dec. 23—As the dust still settles on the 2023 season, let’s go ahead and take a peek at which players could make an impact in 2024, by position. OFFENSE Quarterbacks —Wyatt McDaniels showed tons of promise in the six games he played for Mooreville, before a shoulder injury ended his season. If he can stay healthy as a sophomore, McDaniels …
Read More »Where the newest 2024 Ducks rank amongst Oregon’s highest-rated commits in school history
The Oregon Ducks have had an eventful week, with the long run-up to a successful signing day that landed the top-rated class in Oregon school history. At the moment, the Ducks have the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation, with a chance that it could get a lot better before all is said and done. They signed a pair …
Read More »A look back at the Oregon Ducks’ highly regarded 2021 football recruiting class
Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin celebrates a touchdown as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 11 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The future of the Oregon football team looks safe, secure and on the rise after coach Dan Lanning signed the top-rated recruiting class in program history this past week. Twenty-six overall recruits, 21 four-star …
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