Bears vs. Packers prediction: Can Justin Fields beat Jordan Love in 2023 season finale? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are completely different from the team that faced the Packers in Week 1. Vibes are high, they’re feeling the momentum. But can they carry that momentum into Lambeau Field, where the Bears haven’t won since 2015? Here’s what …
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Quinshon Judkins in transfer portal: Logical destinations for Ole Miss RB with Alabama, Michigan among options
Many were shocked on Thursday to learn that Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins had entered the transfer portal. Judkins has been one of the most productive backs in the SEC the last two seasons, and Ole Miss is seen as a team primed to make a run at the College Football Playoff next season. Ironically enough, those predictions stem …
Read More »NFL Week 18 injury reports: Trevor Lawrence questionable, Colts have O-line woes, several Ravens sitting out
This is it. The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. Saturday and Sunday are full of do-or-die matchups, as teams look to clinch division crowns or wild-card spots. There are 20 teams still in Super Bowl contention, which is tied for the most in NFL history with one week left to play. Six teams have win-and-in scenarios, so …
Read More »Verrett to undergo season-ending surgery after injuring shoulder
Verrett to undergo season-ending surgery after injuring shoulder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Veteran cornerback Jason Verrett was scheduled to play a lot Sunday in the 49ers’ regular-season finale with a chance to earn a significant role in the postseason. But any thought of him making an impact on football’s biggest stage came to an …
Read More »Penn State receives transfer portal commitment from former Wisconsin linebacker Jordan Mayer
For the second time this week, Penn State has added a commitment from the transfer portal from a Big Ten program. Days after securing the expected commitment of former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming, Penn State added a commitment from another Pennsylvania native who went elsewhere. Linebacker Jordan Mayer, from Jefferson Hills, PA, announced on his Instagram account that …
Read More »Bears president noncommittal on coach Matt Eberflus’ future: ‘Continually’ evaluating ‘big picture’
Justin Fields has received some big-name endorsements as the Bears’ quarterback of the future, even with Chicago possessing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But team president Kevin Warren isn’t ready to publicly commit to Fields’ coach, Matt Eberflus, telling reporters Friday that the Bears are “continually” evaluating the future of team leadership. “As we said all …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 18 odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games weekly. Last week, we finished …
Read More »Bo Davis expected to remain at Texas despite pursuit from LSU
When LSU fired defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey alongside most of the on-field defensive staff — including defensive coordinator Matt House on Wednesday, and it wasn’t a secret who most fans wanted as his replacement. Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis has been a hopeful addition to the staff since even before Brian Kelly announced these staff moves, and when …
Read More »Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NFL on TV, stream online
Who’s Playing Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens Current Records: Pittsburgh 9-7, Baltimore 13-3 How To Watch When: Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, MarylandTV: ABCFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Ravens will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might …
Read More »North Carolina hires Geoff Collins as defensive coordinator after two-year stint with Gene Chizik
Getty Images North Carolina has hired former Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins as its next defensive coordinator. Collins has not coached since his mid-season firing from Georgia Tech in 2022 but replaces Gene Chizik, who will not return in 2024 after two seasons. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Geoff Collins, his wife Jennifer, and their daughter Astrid to the Carolina …
Read More »Panthers head coach rumors: Carolina owner David Tepper could hand Lions OC Ben Johnson a blank check
USATSI For the second time in as many years, the Carolina Panthers will be conducting a head coaching search. Frank Reich lasted just 11 games this season, which was the shortest tenure for an NFL head coach in the last 45 years, per Sports Illustrated. One coach who is expected to be a hot commodity on the market is Detroit Lions …
Read More »With future uncertain, Matt Eberflus cites Bears being ‘on rise’ as reason he should return
With future uncertain, Matt Eberflus cites Bears being ‘on rise’ as reason he should return originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — For weeks, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has batted away and dodged questions about his future in Chicago. Eberflus has constantly cited being “where his feet are” and having the necessary conversations with general manager …
Read More »Alabama LB Trezmen Marshall declares for 2024 NFL draft
Alabama linebacker Trezmen Marshall announced his intentions to declare for the 2024 NFL draft on Friday morning. Marshall made the news official via his Instagram account. Marshall, a Georgia native, transferred to Alabama last offseason from Georgia. He spent four seasons with the Bulldogs before deciding to transfer to the Crimson Tide following the 2022-2023 season. In one season at …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 18 player props, odds, expert picks, prop bets: Justin Jefferson over 86.5 yards
It’s NFL Week 18, and that means the last full slate of the season for NFL props bettors to cash in. There are 14 games on the Week 18 NFL Sunday schedule and Green Bay can clinch a playoff spot with a victory in Bears vs. Packers. The Packers have won nine straight against Chicago and quarterback Jordan Love is …
Read More »Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. vs. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy
For the first eight years of its existence, the College Football Playoff National Championship minted future high-end NFL quarterbacks. Marcus Mariota. Deshaun Watson. Jalen Hurts. Tua Tagovailoa. Trevor Lawrence. Joe Burrow. Justin Fields. Mac Jones. Bryce Young. Aside from Hurts, they’re all first-round draft picks with a mixed bag of success on the NFL level. Indeed, had it not been …
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