The injuries are piling up on the Saints defense after the Saints offense began the game short-handed. The Saints have lost both starting cornerbacks during Thursday Night Football. Paulson Adebo was carted off the field with a vacuum splint on his right leg, and the Saints quickly ruled him out with what they call a knee injury. Kaylee Hartung, the …
Read More »Daily Archives: October 18, 2024
Thursday Night Football: Derek Carr, Taysom Hill among Saints’ inactives vs. Broncos
Starting quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) and tight end Taysom Hill (rib) were doubtful for Thursday Night Football, so there was no real chance they were going to play. The Saints made it official, listing the two star players on their inactive list. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will start his second consecutive game in place of Carr. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, …
Read More »Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as Broncos dominate Saints 33-10
Javonte Williams rushed two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10 on Thursday night. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver (4-3), which dominated statistically. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints (2-5) to …
Read More »Purdy fondly reflects on his first NFL snaps vs. Chiefs in 2022
Purdy fondly reflects on his first NFL snaps vs. Chiefs in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Almost exactly two years ago in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season, Brock Purdy attempted his first pass as a 49ers quarterback facing the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium. It was a short-lived experience in mop-up …
Read More »‘We owe them one’: No. 13 BYU has a score to settle with OSU in cold, likely rainy Provo Friday night
BYU safety Talan Alfrey, left, and linebacker Ace Kaufusi tackle Oklahoma State wide receiver Leon Johnson III (17) during game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. The No. 13 Cougars will host the Cowboys Friday in LaVell Edwards Stadium in what is forecast to be soggy conditions. | Mitch Alcala, Associated Press One common denominator in BYU’s first six …
Read More »Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Week 7
Jordan Mason Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) @ Washington Commanders Date/Time: Sunday, 4:05 pm EasternCarolina Panthers No. 1 wide receiver Diontae Johnson failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, sidelined by an ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. Johnson practiced in a limited capacity on both Thursday and Friday in Weeks 5 and 6 so his inability to …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 7 expert picks, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 7, and I’ve got my eyes on a handful of games. For those new to this space, if you are looking for a few wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing …
Read More »Alabama star freshman Ryan Williams named to Maxwell Award watch list
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images After a stellar start to his collegiate career, star Alabama Crimson Tide true freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams was officially named to the …
Read More »Sorensen implores 49ers’ defense to sustain upward trajectory
Sorensen implores 49ers’ defense to sustain upward trajectory originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ defense made a few small but significant improvements during last week’s victory in Seattle against the Seahawks. Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen says it’s important that they follow a similar pattern this Sunday against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. …
Read More »How’s the rebuild at New Mexico going for Bronco Mendenhall?
New Mexico head coach Bronco Mendenhall during game against Arizona Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Mendenhall will bring his Lobos to Logan Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff against Utah State. | Darryl Webb During his introductory press conference last December, after having been named the new head football coach at the University of New Mexico, Bronco Mendenhall …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: Broncos lead Saints 16-3 at halftime
Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans looked like a game to watch when the NFL released the schedule in May. It didn’t look so good after all the Saints injuries. New Orleans is playing without quarterback Derek Carr, center Erik McCoy, tight end Taysom Hill and receivers Chris Olave and Rasheed Shaheed, among others. They lost cornerback Paulson Adebo to …
Read More »Illinois to be without leading rusher vs. Michigan football
Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Kaden Feagin (3) runs during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Michigan football has been dealing with some injury concerns of late, with left tackle Myles Hinton, center Dominick Giudice, and edge rusher Derrick Moore all being …
Read More »FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 7 picks
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert What’s better than watching football? Watching football and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching Week 7 of the NFL season this weekend with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions …
Read More »Saints CB Paulson Adebo carted off with vacuum splint on his right leg
The last thing the Saints needed was yet another injury, and the latest one appears serious. Cornerback Paulson Adebo had an vacuum splint placed on his right leg and was placed on a cart for a ride to the X-ray room. Adebo was running over to help teammate Jordan Howden tackle Javonte Williams after a 9-yard gain on a pass …
Read More »‘No other place like it.’ Dayton football to play final game at O.W. Davis Field
Walking into Dayton’s O.W. Davis Field is like walking into the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. No, the ghosts of former Greendevil football players don’t take the field on Friday nights, but after the Work Progress Administration built the stadium in 1934, the people of Dayton came. “There’s no other place like it,” Dayton head coach Jesse Herbst said. …
Read More »