Daily Archives: October 28, 2024

Fantasy Football Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups

After the NFL gave us a one-week reprieve from byes, they have unfortunately returned in Week 9, with the Steelers and Niners unavailable to us. If you suddenly find yourself with urgent roster needs, we’re here to help. Each week, we highlight the top potential waiver pickups who remain unattached in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues. Add …

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Texas A&M remains on top of SEC standings after Week 9 win

Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA; Detailed view of the SEC logo on the field before the SEC championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The big game in the SEC in Week 9 was Texas A&M vs LSU for sole possession of first place in the SEC rankings. After a …

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Retiring Marc-Andre Fleury readies for last Pittsburgh trip

Oct 28, 2024, 05:25 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Marc-Andre Fleury is ready for one last skate around the place he helped build. The veteran goalie will make the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night when the Minnesota Wild face the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins. Fleury spent the first 13 seasons of his career with the …

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Titans activate LB Cedric Gray, waive DL Abdullah Anderson

The Titans announced a pair of roster moves on Monday afternoon. Linebacker Cedric Gray has been activated from injured reserve and defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson was released to create space for him on the 53-man roster. Gray was a fourth-round pick this year and he has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since August, so he has yet to make …

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Florida State football’s OL problems can be traced to one thing: Miscommunication

Florida State football has had an ever-spinning carousel of starting offensive linemen this season. In the 36-14 loss to Miami on Saturday, the Seminoles started the seventh different offensive line group of the season. Harvard transfer Jacob Rizy started the game at left guard as Darius Washington missed the game with an injury. The Seminoles’ offensive line has struggled this …

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Bill Belichick reacts to Patriots trading Josh Uche to Chiefs

Bill Belichick reacts to Patriots trading Josh Uche to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Monday, the New England Patriots traded edge rusher Josh Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. If Bill Belichick were still in charge in Foxboro, it’s safe to say the move wouldn’t have been made. The former Patriots …

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Why Steve Sarkisian sought advice from Bill Belichick, Andy Reid in offseason

Entering a bye week, Texas football is staring down the final third of its regular season. But coach Steve Sarkisian pointed out Monday that, for the Longhorns to achieve their goal of winning the national title, they’ll need to play at least eight more games. Sarkisian familiarized himself with the grind of a 16-game season when he coordinated the Atlanta …

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How Purdy’s scramble ability gave 49ers another tool to beat Cowboys

How Purdy’s scramble ability gave 49ers another tool to beat Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense got off to a slow start in San Francisco’s 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.” The signal-caller completed only 10 of his 16 pass attempts for 151 yards in …

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Colts coach Shane Steichen won’t commit to QB Anthony Richardson starting next week: ‘We’re evaluating’

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is off to a rough start in his second NFL season. He may have lost his job following Sunday’s performance in a loss to the Houston Texans. Head coach Anthony Steichen was asked twice on Monday about whether Richardson is still the Colts’ starting quarterback. “Right now, today he is, yes,” Steichen said. Steichen was …

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Colts coach Shane Steichen won’t commit to QB Anthony Richardson starting next week: ‘We are evaluating everything’

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is off to a rough start in his second NFL season. He may have lost his job following Sunday’s performance in a loss to the Houston Texans. Head coach Anthony Steichen was asked twice on Monday about whether Richardson would remain as the Colts’ starting quarterback. “Today he is, yes” Steichen said. Steichen was then …

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Sabres’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return from injury to face Panthers

Oct 28, 2024, 03:29 PM ET Buffalo forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury in the season opener on Oct. 4, will play Monday against the visiting Florida Panthers, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. Aube-Kubel, 28, has been practicing since Oct. 22, and in Sunday’s session he skated at left wing with center Dylan Cozens …

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Alabama’s Tyler Booker named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) is greeted by offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images After the team’s impressive 34-0 win over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Alabama Crimson Tide starting left …

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Colts head coach noncommittal on starting QB amid Anthony Richardson’ struggles

The Indianapolis Colts are contemplating a quarterback change. Colts head coach Shane Steichen didn’t give a definitive answer when asked if Anthony Richardson would remain the team’s starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. “We’re evaluating everything,” Steichen told reporters on Monday. Richardson had some struggles in the Colts’ 23-20 loss to the Houston …

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