The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have both clinched playoff spots and don’t have much to play for in their Week 18 matchup on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers (12-4) defeated the Commanders, 27-10 last week, while the Rams narrowly beat the Giants, 26-25 in Week 17. San Francisco has won nine of the last 10 meetings, including a …

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to earn their third postseason appearance over the past four years when they battle the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 18 NFL matchup on Saturday. The Ravens (13-3) have already clinched the AFC’s top seed and are expected to rest a number of players, including MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. Still, Baltimore would like nothing better …

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is committed to overhauling the entire offensive unit ahead of the 2024 season. He has taken steps by recruiting blue-chip wide receivers, declaring a “wide-open” quarterback competition, and has decided not to retain offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery. Who will Freeze bring in to control the Tigers’ offense next season? One writer at 247Sports feels that …

The two most improved teams in the NFL collide with a playoff spot on the line when the Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans in a Week 18 game on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. One year after having the second worst record in the NFL (3-13-1), Houston (9-7) is in position to return to the playoffs for the first …

In most years, the announcement of the All-Pro team and an inspection of the votes points directly to the eventual league MVP. This year, it might not be as obvious. Some voters, we’re told, are considering whether it’s appropriate for 2023 to vote for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson as MVP, but not as the All-Pro quarterback. Technically, it’s permissible. “Value” …

The Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys are set to square off in an  NFC East battle at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday at FedEx Field. Washington is 4-12 overall and 1-6 at home, while Dallas is 11-5 overall and 3-5 on the road. The rivalry dates back to 1960 and the Cowboys own a 77-48-2 advantage in the all-time …

Penn State has already added two commitments out of the transfer portal from other Big Ten programs. Could they be in the mix to add one more? With a need to beef up the offensive line, one possible Penn State target has entered the transfer portal from Wisconsin, and there are reasons to believe Penn State could be a possible …

Patrick Mahomes’ worst season is still a good season by the standard of most quarterbacks, but his stats from 2023 represent easily the worst of his NFL career. Mahomes, whose regular season is over as he’ll sit out on Sunday to stay healthy for the playoffs, finished with the worst numbers of any of his six seasons as the Chiefs’ …

The USC Trojans stunned the world by defeating Louisville in the Holiday Bowl despite being without a number of stars. The biggest surprise of them all was the six-touchdown performance by Miller Moss. After Malachi Nelson entered the transfer portal, there are indications that Moss could be the guy in 2024. In an ESPN piece that discussed some bowl tidbits, …

The Seattle Seahawks are on the outside looking in for the NFC playoffs and need to beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon to give themselves a chance at continuing their season. Last week, Seattle (8-8) fell at home to Pittsburgh, 30-23, while Arizona (4-12) stunned Philadelphia, 35-31. The Seahawks have won four straight games between these teams, including a …

This Saturday, kicking off Week 18 of the 2023-24 NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers (9-7) are currently favored to win over the Ravens (13-3), while the Baltimore Ravens are still major contenders to head to Super Bowl 58 next month. Ready to watch some football? Here’s how to watch this Saturday’s Steelers vs. Ravens …

Washington backup quarterback Dylan Morris is transferring to James Madison, he told 247Sports. Morris will end a four-year career with the Huskies and JMU program, but not before he serves as the team’s primary backup one last time in the College Football Playoff National Championship against Michigan.  Morris entered the transfer portal last month, but elected to stay with the …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Josh Allen smelled blood.  Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu reacted late on the edge, giving Allen a free rush at the snap. He quickly got behind quarterback Bryce Young, who was trying to step up in the pocket. He brought down the 2023 No. 1 overall pick for a seven-yard loss. And as the …

The Denver Broncos hit the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 18 AFC West rivalry game on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas is 7-9 overall and 5-3 at home, while Denver is 8-8 overall and 3-4 on the road. Both teams have been eliminated from postseason contention. The Broncos are coming off a 16-9 …

Time flies doesn’t it folks? It feels like just yesterday we were discussing Marcus Freeman getting the head job at Notre Dame and now we are already discussing what year three will look like. A lot has happened. A lot has changed. There have been a lot of ups and downs in play as Freeman has tried to find his …