The NFL trade deadline is a week away. With stars including Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, and DeAndre Hopkins already on the move, there should be plenty of shakeups as teams solidify their rosters for the playoff push. Here are some of the players most likely to be traded as the deadline approaches, plus a few superstars who are darkhorse candidates. …
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Texas students, SEC officials set off trash throwing trend across college football
COLUMBUS, OHIO – OCTOBER 26: A water bottle is thrown on the field after after a targeting call on linebacker Arvell Reese #20 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Ever wake up with a hangover and realize you …
Read More »Mike Macdonald optimistic that DK Metcalf can return this week
The Seahawks were held to a season-low 10 points in Sunday’s loss to the Bills and that effort unfolded without one of the team’s key offensive players. Wide receiver DK Metcalf missed the game with a knee injury he suffered in Week Seven and it made sense that the Seahawks struggled to adapt to his absence. It was only the …
Read More »Alabama football projected to narrowly miss 2024 Playoff as ‘First Four Out’
Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Justice Haynes (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) after scoring a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images After dropping two games in the span of three weeks, the Alabama Crimson Tide massively revived their Playoff hopes …
Read More »Behind the Scenes with FOX’s NFL crew: How Tom Brady, team tell stories with graphics
By Richie ZyontzFOX NFL Lead Producer 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 …
Read More »From George Pickens and beyond, Russell Wilson is willing to trust his receivers
When deciding where to throw the football, some quarterbacks obsess over completion percentages and touchdown-to-interception ratio. Russell Wilson is not one of those quarterbacks. Wilson is willing to throw caution to the wind and trust his receivers. We’re seeing that play out for the Steelers in a big way, giving them their best quarterback play since Ben Roethlisberger retired. It’s …
Read More »SEC names Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed Co-Freshman of the Week
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. With the feeling of momentum starting to shift back into Texas A&M, head coach Mike Elko went to redshirt freshman Marcel Reed. On his first …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 9 Defense (DST) Rankings and Streamers
After a .500 week last week, we were back on the board with seven of the top 10 defenses correctly predicted again, including all five of the top five plays finishing in the top 10. The Broncos, Lions, and Steelers continue to emerge as defenses that we can play in almost any matchup because their floor is so high, and …
Read More »Auburn takes giant step forward in USA TODAY Sports re-rank
LEXINGTON, KY – OCTOBER 26 – Auburn Wide Receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Auburn football has gained confidence after earning its first SEC win of the season, defeating Kentucky on the road last Saturday …
Read More »NFL trade deadline: 10 trades that should happen with 1 week left
The Los Angeles Rams are a good example of how each week changes the NFL trade block. The Rams seemed like sellers a week ago. Then they got Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp back, upset the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 3-4, and maybe they’re not sellers anymore. Although, maybe that changes again before the deadline next Tuesday. With plenty …
Read More »Fan vote: Who has been Greater Lansing’s high school football MVP so far
The regular season is now in the books and the playoffs are about to begin. And there were a number of players in Greater Lansing who put up big numbers while contributing to their team having success. Which area standout made the biggest mark in the regular season? You can weigh in by voting for the MVP of the regular …
Read More »DeVonta Smith bounces back in most complete win of Eagles season
DeVonta Smith bounces back in most complete win of Eagles season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DeVonta Smith had one thought go through his mind after his first catch on Sunday went for -2 yards. “Nah, we ain’t doing this today.” And he was right. A week after Smith’s stat line against the Giants was one catch for -2 …
Read More »Three Predictions: Michigan’s finish, decommits in Florida, Vernell Brown
Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. has a trio of predictions about Michigan finishing strong in Florida, decommits on the way for several Sunshine State programs and the ultimate future of Vernell Brown III. MORE PREDICTIONS: Georgia’s DL class, Alabama’s OL class, Jahkeem Stewart CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: …
Read More »Jets will try out kickers on Tuesday
After Greg Zuerlein missed two kicks in Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said that he had no regrets about sticking with Zuerlein despite several other missed kicks that have played major roles in several of the team’s losses this season. Ulbrich’s lack of regret isn’t keeping the team from looking at other options as …
Read More »College Football Playoff Picture: Here’s what the 12-team bracket looks like after Week 9
The first set of College Football Playoff rankings are just a week away. With this season’s playoff expanding to 12 teams, we are laying out the projected playoff field each week ahead of the inaugural 2024 rankings release on Nov. 5. Without CFP rankings as our guide, we mostly rely on the AP Top 25 as our barometer to project …
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