New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo called his team out after a 32–16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. “We’re a soft football team across the board,” Mayo said to begin his postgame press conference, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “We talk about what makes a tough football team; it’s being able to run the ball, it’s being able …
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Texas football takes the ‘L’, QB Ewers’ leash just got shorter | Golden
The former No. 1 team in the country got its hindquarters kicked and its quarterback had to digest a benching. The unblockable Georgia Bulldogs routed the Texas Longhorns 30-15 and there were plenty of fingers to point after the disappointing showing in front of 105,215 at Royal-Memorial who showed up expecting the Longhorns to deepen its early imprint on its …
Read More »Fantasy Game Changers: Players to trust in Chiefs vs. 49ers | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports’ Fantasy Football Live crew looks ahead to Sunday’s matchup between Kansas City and San Francisco – and how Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle and Travis Kelce could impact fantasy managers. View more Video Transcript My, my resignation might be my favorite thing that we’ve heard on this show. All right, it’s time to turn our attention. The Fantasy game …
Read More »Mike Tomlin on why he is starting Russell Wilson: ‘I went Lone Ranger’
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will get his first start for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night to face Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Starting Wilson was a decision by Steelers coach Mike Tomlin that gained a fair amount of attention, as the Steelers are off to a 4-2 start with Justin Fields under center. But for Tomlin, it …
Read More »Oregon Ducks take over top spot in US LBM Coaches Poll in Week 9
How ironic is it that it would be the Georgia Bulldogs to propel Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks to this position? For the first time since 2012, Oregon will be the No. 1 in the country in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Ducks moved up to the top spot after watching UGA go into Austin and methodically dismantle the No. …
Read More »Fantasy last-minute pickup – Week 7: Xavier Legette
Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Tera Roberts explains why the Panthers receiver is worth a last-minute grab this week. View more Video Transcript Let’s go with, uh Xavier Leggett is our last minute pickup option. You know, since the injury to Adam Thiele Xavier Legget has really stepped up, taken advantage of his increased opportunities and really solidified his role with …
Read More »Kurtis Rourke injury update: Indiana football QB out vs Washington | Reports
Indiana football has hit its first major road block of the 2024 college football season. Hoosiers starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke has already been ruled out of Saturday’s Big Ten matchup against Washington due to a thumb injury, per reports from Michael Niziolek of the Indianapolis Star and Zachary Osterman of The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Indiana). Rourke is out indefinitely following the …
Read More »NFL scores, live updates: Lions vs. Vikings, Texans vs. Packers headline huge Week 7 matchups
The NFC North is the center of power in the NFL right now, with all four teams at least two games above .500 heading into Week 7. Three of the teams are on the marquee for the early slate — the Bears are on a bye after their Week 6 35-16 drubbing of the Jaguars in London — and the …
Read More »Reports: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke to miss at least one game with thumb injury
QB Kurtis Rourke has been vital to Indiana’s undefeated start in 2024. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke is set to miss at least one game after he suffered a thumb injury in the team’s blowout win over Nebraska. The No. 16 Hoosiers beat the Cornhuskers 56-7. According to multiple reports, Rourke’s injury will …
Read More »Eagles inactives: Darius Slay will play against Giants
Eagles inactives: Darius Slay will play against Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eagles cornerback Darius Slay is active against the Giants in Week 7 at MetLife Stadium. Slay came into the weekend listed as questionable with a knee injury he suffered against the Browns at the Linc a week ago. He missed Thursday’s practice …
Read More »Haason Reddick to end holdout, report to Jets on Monday
Haason Reddick is ending his long holdout with the New York Jets and will report to the team on Monday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press on Sunday that Reddick agreed to an adjusted contract for this season and the sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal beyond this year. [Related: NFL Trade Deadline Tracker] The agreement …
Read More »USC legend LenDale White thinks Lincoln Riley should be fired
LOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 1: Running back LenDale White #21 of the USC Trojans carries the ball as linebacker Pat Bennett #46 of the Washington State Cougars pursues on November 1, 2003 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. USC won 46-16. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Lincoln Riley is 3-4 at USC in 2024. He is 5-9 …
Read More »Revised Haason Reddick deal raises questions about waivable fines
The deal came together pretty quickly. Understanding its nuances will likely take more time. Per a source with knowledge of the revised Haason Reddick contract, if Reddick agrees to honor his deal for the rest of the season, the Jets will waive more than $12 million in fines. Reddick won’t receive back pay for the eight weeks he missed. The …
Read More »Ranking Michigan State football’s remaining games by difficulty
Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles throws a pass against Iowa in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football came out of the bye week with the mentality that it was a new season, where they had a fresh 0-0 record and six games to show who they are as a team. …
Read More »Patriots march down the field for opening drive TD vs. woeful Jaguars defense
It’s another ugly start for the Jaguars today in London. Jacksonville’s defense has been getting blown off the ball to start the game week after week, and it’s the same today against the Patriots, who marched down the field for an opening-drive touchdown. The score came when Patriots quarterback Drake Maye hit JaMychal Hasty for a short pass that Hasty …
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