Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 6, 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 …
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PFT’s Week 6 2024 NFL picks, Florio vs. Simms
Good news . . . Simms was only 6-8 last week. Bad news . . . I wasn’t much better, at 7-7. It was a rough week, with plenty of unexpected (by us) outcomes. I actually did better against the spread than straight up, at 7-6-1. (Chris was 5-8-1.) For the years, I’m 48-30 straight up. Chris is 42-36. Against …
Read More »Quinn Ewers injury update: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says QB will start vs OU football
NORMAN — Quinn Ewers is officially back. Texas’ starting quarterback, who missed the last two games with an abdominal strain, will make his return and start vs. OU on Saturday in the Red River Rivalry, Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian announced Thursday. Ewers was listed as probable on Wednesday night’s SEC student athlete availability report. In Ewers’ absence, backup Arch Manning …
Read More »Browns sign CB Tony Brown II to active roster
The Browns announced a handful of roster moves on Thursday, including an addition to their 53-man roster. They have signed cornerback Tony Brown II to the active roster from the practice squad. Brown had been elevated for three games already this season. Brown had three special teams tackles and a forced fumble in those appearances. He had 75 tackles, an …
Read More »Lincoln Riley and USC football recruiting go under increased scrutiny amid struggles
Losing games and falling short of expectations at USC will generate a reaction from columnists and college football insiders. Lincoln Riley knows this. No one should be surprised that critical scrutiny of USC football is increasing as the Trojans prepare for a must-win game against Penn State this weekend. Matt Hayes of USA TODAY Sports noted how poorly Lincoln Riley …
Read More »Smith pays 49ers’ win streak vs. Seahawks no mind ahead of Week 6
Smith pays 49ers’ win streak vs. Seahawks no mind ahead of Week 6 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ownage is ownage, but Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks are leaving the past in the past. The 49ers, winners of five straight regular-season and playoff games over Seattle dating back to the 2022 NFL season, enter the “Thursday Night …
Read More »What are the highest-scoring games in NHL history?
Oct 10, 2024, 12:33 PM ET Offensive numbers are up in the NHL. The goals-per-game average has increased in recent years, and the number of 100-point scorers each season has also gone up. In honor of more goals and more points across the league, here’s a look at the highest-scoring games in NHL history: 21 goals ▪︎ Edmonton Oilers 12, …
Read More »No. 1 Texas coach Steve Sarkisian announces that Quinn Ewers will start vs. No. 19 Oklahoma
It’s official. Quinn Ewers is back. No. 1 Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday that his senior quarterback would return to the starting lineup against No. 19 Oklahoma on Saturday. Ewers has missed more than two games since leaving Texas’ Week 3 win over UTSA in the first half with a strained abdomen. Sarkisian’s announcement isn’t much of a surprise. …
Read More »The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: We need to downsize our expectations for two young WRs
A simple look at a box score or a study of fantasy football categories doesn’t always tell the whole story of how a player is performing. Dalton Del Don attempts to identify misleading numbers that are worth a closer look. Yes … The Numbers Do Lie. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s four touchdown catches are a lie Harrison Jr. ranks 59th in …
Read More »247Sports’ Josh Pate says this will be the key to the Red River Rivalry
The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns are two of college football’s fiercest rivals. The iconic Red River Rivalry will be renewed on Saturday for the 120th time. It’ll be the first time this contest has been played with both teams in the SEC, providing an added layer of intrigue to one of the greatest games in sports. As both …
Read More »2024 Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: TE, K, DEF
Brock Bowers wonders if he can put the Raiders’ offense on his back, Kyle Pitts looks to pull us back in, and Mark Andrews falls ever further from grace. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver Week 6 Tight Ends 1 Jake Ferguson DAL vs. DET 2 George Kittle SF at SEA 3 Trey McBride ARI at GB 4 …
Read More »Paul Finebaum sounds off on Alabama loss to Vanderbilt. Here’s what SEC Network voice said
Alabama football suffered one of its most humiliating moments in the proud history of its blue-blooded program on Saturday when Vanderbilt stunned, shocked and embarrassed the Tide. Tennessee, knowing misery loves company, provided rival Alabama a little comfort by losing to Arkansas. And Missouri got unmasked as a fraud in College Station. The playoff picture is topsy-turvy, within the SEC …
Read More »Todd Downing, not Nathaniel Hackett, to call Jets offensive plays vs. Bills on Monday night
Todd Downing, the Jets quarterbacks coach and pass-game coordinator, will call the offensive plays in Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced on Thursday. He will replace offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who had been calling the offense. Ulbrich will continue calling the defense. Hackett has been under immense scrutiny from ownership due in large …
Read More »Jets demote Nathaniel Hackett, name Todd Downing offensive playcaller
The New York Jets continued to make changes to the coaching staff in the aftermath of Robert Saleh’s firing earlier this week. Quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Todd Downing will replace offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s playcaller, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday. “After a lot of time to think about it — and did not make …
Read More »Florida football up a spot in 247Sports SEC Power Poll after Week 6
Florida football earned a much-needed win at home last weekend in the Swamp over the UCF Knights, 24-13, to give the Gators a winning record for the first time this season at 3-2. However, because it was a non-conference affair, Billy Napier’s tally against Southeastern Conference competition remains at 1-1. Nonetheless, the Orange and Blue saw a small improvement in …
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