It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 2. Isaiah Likely, TE, Baltimore Ravens (28% rostered) If I were to tell you that a healthy Mark Andrews would finish Week 1 of the 2024 season with just two catches for 14 …
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Auburn football knocked out of US LBM Coaches Poll contention following Saturday’s loss
Auburn linebacker Austin Keys (6) and Auburn Jack Linebacker Keldric Faulk (15) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Auburn football lost momentum with the US LBM Coaches Poll following Saturday’s loss to California. The Tigers were part of the “receiving …
Read More »NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday
The 105th NFL season is now in full swing, and we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward. Check back throughout the day for updates. Bears 24, Titans 17 Titans: The biggest question coming into this season was if Will Levis is the …
Read More »No more excuses — Daniel Jones must play better, or Giants should explore other QB options
The excuses aren’t valid anymore. Don’t even try. The Giants offensive line is better. Their receivers, especially after the addition of Malik Nabers, are better. No, Saquon Barkley isn’t here anymore, but you’d trade the latter for the former any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Heck, even quarterback-guru Brian Daboll is calling plays. There is absolutely no …
Read More »Nebraska Football ranked in Week 2 of US LBM Coaches Poll
Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans release red balloons after a score during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Nebraska football is still riding high after Saturday’s 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. They appeared in the USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 24. …
Read More »How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains
How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots heard all offseason about how bad they would be during the 2024 NFL season, and more recently they were told their chances of going into Cincinnati and beating the Bengals in Week 1 were slim to none. …
Read More »UNC football climbs slightly in Week 3 AP Poll release
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown with the referee in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images North Carolina came home for the first time this season and did not disappoint. UNC football took down in-state rival Charlotte 38-20 at Kenan Stadium behind a dominant …
Read More »Daniel Jones throws two interceptions in Giants’ 28-6 loss to Vikings in Week 1
In his return from last year’s knee injury, Sunday’s game was a nightmare for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, as New York opened their season with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Vikings. Jones’ struggles were summed up by a third quarter pass out to the flat, which linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel stepped in front of for a walk-in 10-yard interception …
Read More »Ranking top 25 CFB teams by advanced analytics after Week 2
Photo: Isaiah Hole Right now, Michigan football fans are lamenting a blowout loss to No. 3 Texas and the Wolverines are the butt of many jokes — despite Notre Dame having lost to a MAC team while Penn State and Oregon also struggled mightily with lesser teams in Week 2. But are the Wolverines really that bad? Is Texas that …
Read More »NFL Winners and Losers: Bryce Young falls flat and Panthers get embarrassed by Saints
Hopefully David Tepper didn’t have any drinks nearby on Sunday. Or anything else the Carolina Panthers owner could throw in anger. The Panthers spent and spent this offseason to improve after going 2-15 last season. They hired a new coach, Dave Canales. They improved the team around quarterback Bryce Young. And nothing was different. The Panthers’ renewed optimism was burned …
Read More »Michigan State football injuries mount: Kristian Phillips out for season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Kristian “Big Dooley” Phillips played every snap in Michigan State football’s season-opening win over Florida Atlantic. Phillips, the starting right guard, landed on the injury report and missed Saturday’s 27-24 victory over Maryland. And coach Jonathan Smith said the redshirt sophomore is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury. “It was …
Read More »Simone Biles ‘almost had a heart attack’ after husband Jonathan Owens scored first Bears TD of the season
Jonathan Owens (36) celebrates with teammates after scoring Chicago’s first touchdown of the season. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens traveled to Paris this summer to watch his wife Simone Biles compete at the Olympics. On Sunday, it was Biles’ turn to play spectator as the Bears played their season opener at home against the Tennessee Titans. She …
Read More »Where Florida’s future opponents land on US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 2
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 07: DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators hands the ball off to Jadan Baugh #13 of the Florida Gators during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Several big games graced the college football slate in Week 2, which …
Read More »Williams deal gives 49ers seven highest-paid players at their position
Williams deal gives 49ers seven highest-paid players at their position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have an abundance of high-profile players and none of them come cheap. After agreeing to a lucrative reworked contract with All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams this week, San Francisco now has seven players among the five highest-paid at their respective positions …
Read More »Updating Ole Miss rankings in college football polls after Week 2
Through two games, Ole Miss football has been dominant. The Rebels blasted Middle Tennessee State 52-3 on Saturday, thanks to quarterback Jaxson Dart’s record-breaking performance and running back Henry Parrish’s four-score game. The Rebels remained at No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and moved up one spot to No. 5 in the AP Poll. Ole Miss’ rankings also …
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