Washington Commanders @ Arizona Cardinals Jayden Daniels is off to a generational start to his career. He has easily the league’s highest completion percentage and the best completion percentage (82.1) through four games of a season in NFL history while leading a Washington offense that seemingly can’t be stopped. Daniels got 7.8 YPA and finished with a completion percentage over …
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SEC Power Rankings: Does Alabama overtake Texas for No. 1? Georgia, Ole Miss tumble
Alabama snapped Georgia’s 42-game regular-season win streak on Saturday, and snapped in place at No. 1 in the power rankings as a result. There isn’t a more impressive win in the league right now than Alabama’s newest conquest, and the top billing goes along with that. The Bulldogs slip to No. 4, while Kentucky’s upset of Ole Miss tumbled the …
Read More »The Jaguars hired Doug Pederson to win and develop QB Trevor Lawrence. Neither is happening.
Nearly three years ago, it felt like a perfect fit. The Jacksonville Jaguars had a near-mutiny under head coach Urban Meyer, quarterback Trevor Lawrence looked like a mess, and the franchise was spiraling toward yet another double-digit loss season. In the expanse of Shad Khan’s ownership of the team, it felt like a rarefied opportunity with a generational quarterback was …
Read More »Here is Kansas State football’s latest ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a big win
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football solidified its position in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll with a solid 42-20 Big 12 victory Saturday over Oklahoma State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. While jumping five spots to No. 20, the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) also knocked a team out of the rankings for the second time in three weeks as …
Read More »Week 4 Care/Don’t Care: Derrick Henry-Lamar Jackson duo makes fantasy football magic
5 things I care about Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are peaking The Ravens’ addition of Derrick Henry was met with much fanfare this offseason. How could a backfield of the hulking running back and Lamar Jackson be anything but cool? Given that hype, a 13-carry, 46-yard debut in the season opener was met with great disappointment, even if he …
Read More »Where SEC teams rank on Week 5 US LBM Coaches Poll
Nov 11, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of the SEC logo on a chain marker during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports There’s a new No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a wild Week 5 across the college football …
Read More »2024 NFL odds Week 5: Lines, spreads for all 14 games
With Week 4 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 5. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 29. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 5 Odds THURSDAY, OCT. 3 BUCCANEERS @ FALCONS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Falcons -2.5 (Falcons favored to win by …
Read More »Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in rebound win over Patriots
Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in rebound win over Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive end Nick Bosa said if he did not know any better, he would have thought the building was burning down. After two consecutive losses, the 49ers needed to get back on the winning track following back-to-back poor performances. …
Read More »How every Oklahoma college football team fared in Week 5 of 2024 season
Week 5 of the 2024 college football season is in the books. Here’s how every college football team in the state of Oklahoma fared. NCAA Division I Oklahoma No. 18-ranked OU (4-1, 1-1 SEC) earned a 27-21 road win over Auburn. The Sooners were led by freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., who completed 10 of his 15 passes for 161 …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes makes more history, plus ten incredible stats from Week 4
The fourth week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most impressive performance of the week came from Patrick Mahomes, who spearheaded a comeback win by the Chiefs against the Chargers. Trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, the …
Read More »Okuayinonu’s hellacious motor creates perfect 49ers D-line marriage
Okuayinonu’s hellacious motor creates perfect 49ers D-line marriage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Sam Okuayinonu had the game of his NFL career on Sunday, but when given an opportunity to relish in the spotlight, the veteran defensive lineman immediately highlighted his teammates’ efforts rather than soak in the glory of his outstanding individual performance. “It …
Read More »Florida State Football overreaction: This could be an all-time worst for the Seminoles
With five games under its belt, Florida State football has fallen into an abyss. Each of FSU’s four losses has been unsettling to watch, the latest a 42-16 loss to SMU on Saturday. “Obviously, very disappointed on our end,” FSU coach Mike Norvell, said Saturday. “The things coming into the game, (we) had a lot of confidence and how I …
Read More »49ers DBs appreciate front pressure that halted Patriots’ passing game
49ers DBs appreciate front pressure that halted Patriots’ passing game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jacoby Brissett wasn’t the only one who felt the pressure the 49ers’ defensive line applied in Sunday’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots. The 49ers’ secondary — which watched their teammates sack the Patriots quarterback six times and constantly harass him — felt …
Read More »Utah State football has made a habit of rallying from poor starts to seasons. Can it do it again?
Utah Utes defensive end Van Fillinger (7) grabs the arm of Utah State Aggies quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News After four weeks of football played, Utah State is in an eerily familiar position. At least when it comes to the early season fortunes of recent Aggie teams. Let’s …
Read More »Bosa vows 49ers’ D-line ‘just fine’ after six-sack game vs. Patriots
Bosa vows 49ers’ D-line ‘just fine’ after six-sack game vs. Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defense bounced back from back-to-back sub-par performances in Sunday’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots, proving the team very much remains a contender. Defensive end Nick Bosa was pleased with the group’s performance, which included six sacks of …
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