Well guys, we made it. After watching 17 weeks of football, we’re now heading into the final week of the regular season, and I have to say, it’s been a great year: We’ve laughed together (at the officiating), we’ve cried together (at the officiating), and now, we might watch Gardner Minshew get to the playoffs together, which is a miracle …
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One thing we learned about each NFL team in Week 17: Chiefs’ big plays return; CeeDee Lamb’s case as best WR
The NFL regular season is set to wrap up, just as the world has moved on from 2023. Heading into 2024, 18 teams will be playing their final game of the regular season while 14 will be taking a shot at a Super Bowl LVIII berth. Week 18 is going to be bittersweet with the postseason incoming. Teams will be preparing …
Read More »Eagles’ Nick Sirianni not concerned about future in Philly despite late-season slide, says team isn’t ‘broken’
Earlier in the 2023 season, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni looked destined to guide a second straight Super Bowl appearance. Now, fresh off an upset loss to the Cardinals, the team’s fourth defeat in five weeks, Sirianni is fielding questions about his job security, telling Sports Radio 94 WIP Tuesday that he believes players are still behind him, and that he’s …
Read More »Michigan, Washington bring contrast of styles to College Football Playoff title game
And now for something completely different. For the first time since the College Football Playoff’s debut season in 2014 and just the second time since 2005, the Bowl Subdivision’s championship game will not feature at least one team from the SEC. Instead, Monday’s matchup in Houston will feature two current and future members of the Big Ten in No. 1 …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 18 waiver wire pickups for those still hunting for a trophy
We appreciate the fact that a small slice of the fantasy audience is committed to wringing every possible stat from the regular season, even if it means deciding league championships in the most random and unpredictable week on the NFL calendar. For the hardcore Week 18 zealots among you, we’re offering one last collection of recommended fantasy pickups, each of …
Read More »Powered by unique veteran presence, Washington eyes national title after latest clutch showing in Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — In the wake of No. 2 Washington’s dramatic 37-31 win over No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, a victory that set up the Huskies to play for the College Football Playoff National Championship against No. 1 Michigan on Monday, it’s impossible to ignore the unique run this team has been on throughout the 2023 season. No …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Josh Allen, Bills making late charge for AFC East title
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 …
Read More »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 …
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