During his “Hey Coach” radio show appearance Wednesday night, Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer continued to point to a Crimson Tide player he views as a “weapon”: punter James Burnip. In Alabama’s 42-10 road win against Wisconsin, Burnip, in his fourth season as the team’s starting punter, booted four kicks, three of which landed inside the 20-yard line and two …
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32 Fantasy Stats for Week 3: Marvin Harrison Jr. erupts
Arizona Cardinals Marvin Harrison Jr. hit 20 MPH on his second touchdown catch of Week 2 Harrison Jr. posted a 4/130/2 receiving line with two long scores versus the Rams. MHJ has risen one week after the non-ball-knowers pronounced him a bust because he clocked a slow GPS time. Dominate the season with FantasyLife+, which gives you the award-winning tools, …
Read More »Lincoln Riley sees NFL-level talent on the Michigan defense
Mandatory Credit: Tim Prangley | Trojans Wire Lincoln Riley is taking absolutely nothing for granted heading into USC’s huge Big Ten opener versus Michigan on Saturday. Via Wolverines Wire, Riley talked about the Michigan defense days before Riley engages in a chess match with the Maize and Blue: There’s NFL players all over the place, and a lot of guys …
Read More »Shanahan still confident in 49ers rookie Cowing after muffed punt
Shanahan still confident in 49ers rookie Cowing after muffed punt originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in rookie Jacob Cowing to continue handling the 49ers’ punt-return chores. Cowing flubbed a punt in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers averted a costly turnover deep in their own territory when Isaac …
Read More »Where is Georgia in CFP projections ahead of Week 4
Jan 15, 2022; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia coach Kirby Smart hoists the CFP college football playoff national championship trophy during a celebration at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Joshua L. Jones-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs are the No. 5 seed in ESPN’s latest College Football Playoff projections. Georgia is not projected to …
Read More »Brendel, 49ers ready for ‘different’ game vs. Donald-less Rams
Brendel, 49ers ready for ‘different’ game vs. Donald-less Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – There’s a different feel to the 49ers’ practice this week leading up to their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams. In seasons past, San Francisco would devote a large chunk of its game plan to finding ways to slow …
Read More »Five bold predictions for Colorado’s Big 12 opener vs. Baylor
CU football linebacker Lavonta Bentley (20) scoops up a fumble in the red zone against CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. With some momentum coming off their strong Week 3 performance at Colorado State, the Colorado Buffaloes will welcome the Baylor Bears to Folsom Field on Saturday for …
Read More »Is Carson Steele a legit fantasy play? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss the attributes of the Kansas City rookie and whether he is the running back to play in the Chiefs’ backfield. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript There’s a bunch …
Read More »SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Football is more than just a game to Brayden Bumphus, it’s a brotherhood
Sep. 18—It will be a difficult goodbye to the Buffaloes for senior running back/defensive back Brayden Bumphus, but the second family he has been a part of on the field has made his love of football and his excitement about the future more sweet than sour. From the time Bumphus started playing tackle football in seventh grade, he realized that …
Read More »Hoyer: Three keys to Pats victory over Jets in Week 3
Hoyer: Three keys to Pats victory over Jets in Week 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will take a 1-1 record into Thursday night’s showdown with the New York Jets following Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After nailing all three of Brian Hoyer’s “Keys to Victory” in Week 1 vs. Cincinnati, they fell short …
Read More »FSU football preparing to face Cal RB Jaydn Ott, who may be toughest challenge of season
Florida State football may not be too familiar with Cal. Still, coach Mike Norvell has two players who faced the Golden Bears last year. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and defensive lineman Sione Lolohea were on last year’s Oregon State team that played Cal, which was in its final year in the Pac-12. Lolohea had four tackles, a forced fumble and a …
Read More »Falcons WR Drake London says he regrets machine gun celebration after TD vs. Eagles
Drake London scored the winning touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons on “Monday Night Football” in Week 2. He would come to regret what he did next. While celebrating with teammates, the Falcons wide receiver mimed shooting a machine gun in the air, earning himself an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that turned the point-after attempt into a 48-yard kick. That was significant …
Read More »Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week 2, including Cardinals’ Kyler Murray
The second week of the 2024 season is a wrap, which means it’s time for FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to name his 3 Stars of The Week! At the end of each week throughout the regular season, Brady will choose three players coming off impressive performances who stood out the most. Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week …
Read More »5 pettiest moments from college football Week 3: Kirk Herbstreit demands respect for Florida State
Nov 12, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell (left) and defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) lead their team onto the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491377 ORIG FILE ID: 20221112_tbs_bk3_167.JPG For maybe the first time ever, college football …
Read More »Baker Mayfield believes Bryce Young is ‘far from finished’ after benching
Baker Mayfield can relate a little bit to the struggles that Bryce Young is going through with the Carolina Panthers, so he offered support to the young quarterback on Wednesday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback assured Young that things can get better following his benching, suggesting that Young isn’t entirely to blame for what’s happened in Carolina since it selected …
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