Don’t look now, but Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills — who were 6-6 heading into December — are making a move up the oddsboard to win their division. The Bills are 10-6, having won four in a row and five of their past six. They play at the Miami Dolphins (11-5) on Sunday, and the winner will claim the …
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Sifting through the rubble after loss to Cardinals
Eagles snap counts: Sifting through the rubble after loss to Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles didn’t just lose on Sunday. They were dominated by one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Cardinals came in with a successful game plan and walked away with a 35-31 win. That final score is close but the Cardinals …
Read More »Two 2024 Big Ten teams will play for the national championship of college football
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be on January 8, 2024. After Michigan defeated Nick Saban and Alabama on a questionable last play call by the Crimson Tide, Washington defeated Texas in a game the Huskies dominated but nearly lost on a late meltdown by Kalen DeBoer and Company. Now, Washington and Michigan will face off with everything …
Read More »Cowboys’ Super Bowl, NFC East odds shorten after bounce-back win over Lions
Dallas went into its Week 17 matchup against Detroit as a 4.5-point favorite. And in the wake of a controversial call down the stretch, the Cowboys won 20-19 straight up, failing to cover the spread. However, that win still improved the Cowboys’ odds in the division and to win the Super Bowl. Before Week 16, Dallas was +200 to win …
Read More »Eagles’ Matt Patricia will remain defensive play caller for remainder of season, Nick Sirianni says
There won’t be a change in defensive play calling for the Philadelphia Eagles. Nearly 24 hours after the Eagles gave up 35 points and 449 yards to the Arizona Cardinals, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said they will stick with Matt Patricia as the defensive play caller for the regular season finale against the New York Giants — and for …
Read More »Eagles’ Nick Sirianni considering resting starters for regular-season finale, even with NFC East at stake
The NFC East title is still at stake for the Philadelphia Eagles, needing a win and a Dallas Cowboys loss to seize the division. That won’t prevent head coach Nick Sirianni from resting his starters on an ailing team that has lost four of five games heading into the playoffs. NFC East title and home game be damned, resting the …
Read More »DJ Uiagalelei transfers to Florida State: Ex-Oregon State, Clemson QB in line to replace Jordan Travis
Florida State announced the addition of Oregon State transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei on Tuesday. The No. 69 overall prospect and No. 13 quarterback in 247Sports’ transfer rankings, Uiagalelei will be immediately eligible as a graduate transfer despite FSU being his third program since he enrolled at Clemson in 2020. Uiagalelei visited Florida State in December, and the Seminoles have long …
Read More »Nick Sirianni, Matt Patricia to blame for Eagles struggles? | The Carton Show
Video Details How smart of a decision was it to bet on Matt Patricia to turn the Philadelphia Eagles defense around? After they suffer their worst loss yet against the Arizona Cardinals, and with the NFC East slipping from their fingers, Craig Carton says not so smart at all. He, Willie Colon, and David Jacoby take a look at Jalen …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan explains the nuances of rest-or-play question in meaningless Week 18 game
The 49ers have earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Like the top seeded Ravens in the AFC, the 49ers have to decide whether to play or to sit starters in Week 18. It’s not as easy as it sounds, because someone has to play in the game. And, more importantly, someone has to get ready to play in …
Read More »Pac-12’s epic collapse picked as story of the year
Jan. 2—The last time Washington State wasn’t a member of a full and functioning Pac-12 Conference, the school was known as Washington State College, Pullman’s population was a paltry 2,500 and World War I was well into its brutal third year. Then known as the Pacific Coast Conference, the Cougars joined the University of California Berkeley, the University of Washington, …
Read More »Michigan, Washington CFP wins become instant classics; Every NFL playoff-clinching scenario
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Read More »Dolphins will be without Bradley Chubb, likely Xavien Howard, for Week 18 clash vs. Bills to decide AFC East
The Miami Dolphins had a chance on Sunday to wrap up the AFC East and further solidify their playoff positioning, giving themselves a chance to earn the No. 1 seed in the conference. All they had to do was defeat the Baltimore Ravens. Alas, that didn’t happen. Miami was blown out by Baltimore 56-19, with Lamar Jackson torching the Dolphins …
Read More »Predictions and odds for the 2024 CFP National Championship
It’s all come down to this. Thirteen weeks of college football and two College Football Playoff semifinal games later, the 2024 CFP National Championship is set. The Washington Huskies (14-0) will take on the Michigan Wolverines (14-0) in a final clash between the last two undefeated FBS teams of this college football season. Michigan advanced to the championship game by …
Read More »Wayne Rooney out at Birmingham City only 83 days after Tom Brady’s club hired the England legend as manager
Tom Brady’s Birmingham City are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Wayne Rooney following a 3-0 loss away at Leeds United in the Championship on Monday. The Blues are marooned towards the foot of English soccer’s second tier, just six points above the relegation zone despite the former England international and Manchester United player taking over when …
Read More »Belichick cracks joke about his coaching future with Patriots
Belichick cracks joke about his coaching future with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Belichick is just trying to prepare for the New York Jets, but he flashed a brief moment of self-awareness Tuesday. The New England Patriots head coach was wrapping up his weekly interview with WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show — which included multiple questions about …
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