Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson managed a 26-point fantasy day with Andy Dalton at quarterback. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) Through the first three weeks of the season, a load of surprises (and injuries) have thrust some unexpected players into our lineups. This week, it was wide receiver Diontae Johnson who shined in Andy Dalton’s debut as a starter in …
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EUGENE, OREGON – NOVEMBER 21: Chase Griffin #11 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pitch the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775582298 ORIG FILE ID: 1286925352 The UCLA Bruins welcome the Oregon Ducks to Los Angeles …
Read More »Classmate of Dan Campbell’s daughter posted family’s address after Lions lost NFC title game
A classmate of Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell’s daughter reposted the family’s home address on the social media platform Snapchat following the team’s January playoff loss, according to police reports obtained by The Detroit News. The incident was among others that included people stopping by the Bloomfield Township home uninvited and preceded the family’s move earlier this year to …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings: Tight ends (Half-PPR)
Ravens TE Mark Andrews was drafted as the fourth tight end off the board in most fantasy football leagues and has scored just 12.5 points through three weeks. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) It doesn’t matter who you drafted at tight end this season — you’re probably just as lost as the rest of us when it comes to your success so …
Read More »Florida’s starting QB named Manning Award Star of the Week
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 14: Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators warms up before the start of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Florida football’s incumbent starting quarterback Graham Mertz earned a prestigious honor after leading the Gators to a Week …
Read More »Mike Tomlin wants Justin Fields “singularly focused” on starting for Steelers
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t making any pronouncements about the long-term starter at quarterback, but he also isn’t doing anything to suggest it won’t be Justin Fields. Fields moved into the starting role when Russell Wilson hurt his calf ahead of the season opener and he’s presided over three straight wins for the Steelers. On Tuesday, Tomlin said at …
Read More »LSU climbing On3’s SEC power rankings after UCLA win
Sep 21, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) catches a pass against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Tigers didn’t have the prettiest first half once again in Week 4 against UCLA, but a second-half shutout performance was enough to pull away for a …
Read More »Bill Belichick: Everyone in the NFL liked Sam Darnold except the Jets
Bill Belichick took a little shot at the Jets on Monday when discussing the success their former quarterback, Sam Darnold, is having with the Vikings this season. Belichick told Pat McAfee that the Jets, who drafted Darnold with the third overall pick in 2018 but traded him to the Panthers in 2021, were the only team in the NFL that …
Read More »Pac-12 files lawsuit against MWC over pricy ‘poaching penalty’
The Pac-12 has filed a legal complaint against the MWC over a “poaching penalty” agreement. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) The battle between the Mountain West and the Pac-12 is now moving into the courthouse. The Pac-12 filed a legal complaint on Tuesday over millions of dollars in penalties that the Mountain West believes it is owed for the acquisition of five …
Read More »Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in the state and was also …
Read More »49ers overreactions: Are playoff hopes in danger after 1-2 start?
49ers overreactions: Are playoff hopes in danger after 1-2 start? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There never seemed to be a point the 49ers were in danger of losing in Week 3 … until they did. The loss to the Los Angeles Rams came out of nowhere. The 49ers failed to put the game out of reach when …
Read More »Hugh Freeze delivers hot take following loss to Arkansas
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman meet after the game as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Auburn Tigers 24-14. Hugh Freeze has difficulty accepting defeat following Auburn football’s loss to Arkansas last Saturday. Following the 24-14 loss, he …
Read More »More from FOX NFL Lead Producer Richie Zyontz
Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new No. 1 NFL team, including NFL …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Jayden Daniels looks like a budding superstar to close out Week 3
Jayden Daniels played a near-perfect game to lead the Commanders (and fantasy managers) to a win in Week 3. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. It’s been a slow liftoff to …
Read More »Where does Joel Klatt have Ohio State after beatdown of Marshall?
. It’s again time to see how Joel Klatt sees the country’s top teams, particularly Ohio State. The Buckeyes took care of business as expected against Marshall but looked sloppy at times. Even still, OSU racked up 49 points and seemed to be in control for much of the game. The defense gave up its first touchdowns of the season, …
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