10 completely insane Saquon Barkley stats originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The numbers simply defy belief. Saquon Barkley is doing things nobody has ever done, and we’re here to bring you all the remarkable stats and numbers as Barkley piles up yards, big plays and touchdowns at an unprecedented rate. Normally, we have a Roob’s 10 Eagles Stats post …
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NFL Week 7 Big Bets Recap: Bettor loses $110k after Niners can’t cover vs. Chiefs
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst Each week, there tend to be a few bet-a-little-to-win-a-lot parlays that get to the finish line and cash out for bettors. So far in NFL Week 7 odds, there’s either a dearth of winners, or the DraftKings and FanDuels of the world haven’t reported on them yet. But at one sportsbook in Las Vegas, …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator targets
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables walks off he field after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Texas one 34-3. The Oklahoma Sooners made the difficult decision to part ways with offensive coordinator and play caller Seth Littrell on Sunday …
Read More »New Islanders forward Anthony Duclair is out long term
Oct 21, 2024, 12:41 PM ET New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out long term but not for the season. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made the announcement Monday, adding that more will be known Tuesday after further testing. Duclair, 29, was injured in the third period of Saturday’s 4-3 win over …
Read More »Asked & Answered, Week 7: When do we stop waiting for ‘the real’ Aaron Rodgers to return?
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 7 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 8 and beyond. ASKED: When do we stop waiting for “the real” Aaron Rodgers to return? At this point, …
Read More »SEC fines Texas, fans face ban for behavior
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Texas Longhorns fans throw bottles onto the field after a defensive pass interference call overturned an interception against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. The call was reversed giving Texas the ball. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) For Georgia Bulldogs fans …
Read More »Report: Aidan O’Connell will be placed on IR with fractured thumb
The Raiders won’t have quarterback Aidan O’Connell for at least a month. Per NFL Media, Las Vegas is placing O’Connell on injured reserve due to the fractured thumb he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Rams. He is expected to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks. O’Connell, 26, had just replaced Gardner Minshew in the starting lineup for Week 6. He …
Read More »Kurtis Rourke injury update: What Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said Monday
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters on Monday that quarterback Kurtis Rourke is expected to return this season but said little else about the injury he suffered against Nebraska. Rourke’s hand hit the helmet of an opposing player on a passing attempt in the second quarter of a 56-7 win over Nebraska. He came back into the …
Read More »Saquon Barkley red-hot in revenge game; Brock Purdy still can’t beat Chiefs
Eric Williams NFL Reporter Week 7 gave us the debut of big-time receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper with their new teams. We also saw Saquon Barkley run roughshod over his former team, and the San Francisco 49ers lay an egg in a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. And yes, Patrick Mahomes remains the best player in …
Read More »49ers hold Chiefs QB Mahomes to lowest passer rating of his career
49ers hold Chiefs QB Mahomes to lowest passer rating of his career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ defense, overall, played well against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. However, San Francisco ultimately was unable to stop Mahomes and the Kansas City offense when it mattered most, resulting in an ugly 28-18 loss on Sunday at Levi’s …
Read More »Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell reportedly fractures thumb, will miss 4-6 weeks
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without their starting quarterback for a bit. Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams and will miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing tests, NFL Media reported Monday. O’Connell appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter when Rams safety Kamren Curl hit his hand as he followed …
Read More »Polling place | College football turns its attention to new No. 1 Oregon and No. 20 Illinois
Oct. 21—Tennessee. No team climbed more this week in the poll than Josh Heupel’s Volunteers, who moved up four spots after a win against Alabama. Tennessee is definitely in the hunt for the College Football Playoff and a shot at the SEC title. But it put itself in the hole with a shocking loss at Arkansas. Knocking off the Crimson …
Read More »PFT’s Week 7 2024 NFL results and recap
It’s time for another new feature. One that might, or might not, continue. It’s a recap of the Sunday games, with our quick analysis of the contest, in PFT style. It’s a supplement to the many other blurbs that we’ll be posting; on Sunday alone, for example, we published 97 articles. Here’s another one for a football Monday, with the …
Read More »How Tennessee football’s CFP chances compare to 8 other SEC contenders
Tennessee’s path to the College Football Playoff widened considerably after beating Alabama, and just as the SEC playoff pool is about to tighten. Nine SEC teams have a playoff shot. They are ranked in the Top 25 and have two losses or fewer. But teams will start dropping off the board as early as Saturday, beginning with these key games: …
Read More »Drake Maye became second QB ever to achieve this feat since NFL merger
Drake Maye became second QB ever to achieve this feat since NFL merger originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots hit another low Sunday with their 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, dropping their record to an NFL-worst 1-6. But it’s not all bad for the Patriots. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his second career …
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