The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …
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BYU is 3-0 again, but are the Cougars better than last year as second season of Big 12 play begins Saturday vs. Kansas State?
BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after BYU beat SMU in Dallas on Sept. 6, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO For BYU’s formerly independent college football team, it still stands as a “Welcome to the Big 12″ moment for the Cougars. On BYU’s second play from scrimmage in its first-ever Big 12 game last year, then redshirt-freshman receiver Parker Kingston was …
Read More »Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts didn’t waste time clearing the air. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spoke to his running back directly late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sure. But he was not channeling that disappointment toward Saquon Barkley after Barkley’s late-game drop. “We just didn’t make the …
Read More »‘Red zone has to be better’: Can UNM execute better in scoring position?
Sep. 17—88,043 fans screaming in the stands. A steady drizzle giving way to a downpour. A Power Four opponent lined up on the other side of the ball, ready to wreak havoc in the comfort of their home stadium. For New Mexico, the margins were already thin to begin with last Saturday at Auburn. Not scoring touchdowns when in position …
Read More »Before Super Bowl XXXIX, Bill Belichick had incorrect inside information about Terrell Owens
Last night’s ManningCast included (as it will throughout the season) an extended visit from former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. At one point, Belichick admitted that he had secured a critical piece of inside information before Super Bowl XXXIX, against the Eagles. The information turned out to be inaccurate. “That was the Terrell Owens game,” Belichick said. “We went into the …
Read More »Travis Hunter for Heisman, Georgia ranked too high and is Orji starting for Michigan a big deal or not?
This embedded content is not available in your region. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman talk Travis Hunter’s Heisman odds, concern for Georgia’s offense and Michigan’s new starting QB and pick whether each is a big deal or not so much. The three then take a look at this week’s AP Poll. Is Georgia ranked too high after struggling …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers calls it “special” still to be playing at 40
Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the Jets lasted only four plays in 2023 before he ruptured his left Achilles in the season opener against the Bills. He returns to MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, the first time he’s played a home game since his injury last Sept. 11. “I feel good about it. It’s been a long time since I took …
Read More »UNC projected to play 2024 CFP finalist after Week 3 games
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Davion Gause (21) scores a touchdown as Charlotte 49ers defensive lineman Chantz Williams (14) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels sit 3-0 entering Saturday’s game against James Madison, which concludes their long, 3-game …
Read More »Aiyuk details reasons he decided to sign 49ers contract extension
Aiyuk details reasons he decided to sign 49ers contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It took several months, but the 49ers finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a lucrative contract extension last month. After both sides came to the agreement, multiple reports surfaced about how the deal eventually was settled, including that San Francisco gave Aiyuk an ultimatum …
Read More »What channel is truTV? How to watch Colorado State football vs UTEP in Week 4 game
When most people think of truTV, the first thing that probably comes to mind isn’t college football, but perhaps a show such as “Impractical Jokers” But there’s no joking about where fans can find the Week 4 game between Colorado State football game and UTEP: The Rams will host the Miners on the network usually showing re-runs of “four lifelong …
Read More »NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season
NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first couple weeks of the 2024 NFL season have seen all 32 teams in action. But not every upcoming week will be as action-packed. That’s because each team’s schedule includes one week without a game called a bye week. The …
Read More »Steve Spurrier: Florida football should ‘show a little patience’ with Billy Napier
A seat that was already hot for Florida coach Billy Napier entering the 2024 college football season has become scorching in recent weeks as his Gators have gotten off to a 1-2 start that includes a pair of home losses to FBS opponents. Those shortcomings have advanced the conversation around Napier and his job status, shifting from asking if he’ll …
Read More »Patriots C David Andrews has limited practice Tuesday
Patriots center David Andrews (hip) returned to limited work in Tuesday’s practice. The team did not practice Monday, but it estimated Andrews as a non-participant. Andrews played every snap in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Seahawks. The rest of the Patriots’ report remained the same as Monday’s estimation. Left tackle Vederian Lowe (knee), and guard Sidy Sow (ankle) did not …
Read More »Watch Kansas State commit Noah King and Hamilton vs. Oak Hills live on NFHS Network
After previously attending Fairfield, Hamilton senior Noah King is a defensive back who opposing offenses do not want to throw near. The athlete is a top recruit in Cincinnati in his class, earning a three-star designation. King has gotten offers from Nebraska, West Virginia, Kentucky and more while ultimately committing to Kansas State in July. Watch Kansas State commit Noah …
Read More »Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears
Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears won’t have to face one of the Colts’ best players when they travel to Indianapolis to play against them this upcoming Sunday. The Colts announced Tuesday their star defensive end DeForest Buckner has been placed on injured reserve, making him …
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