Because the Indianapolis Colts won on Sunday the focus was on the positive part of Anthony Richardson’s stat line — 56 yards rushing on 14 attempts — and not another troubling one. The tone of Richardson’s news conference after a 16-10 win over the Miami Dolphins was happy, with him getting questions on his running ability, the Colts’ defense and …
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Former Oklahoma coach named to 2024 SEC Legends class
24 SEP 1988: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL COACH BARRY SWITZER LEADS HIS TEAM ON THE FIELD BEFORE THE SOONERS 23-7 LOSS TO THE USC TROJANS. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn/ALLSPORT Former Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Barry Switzer has been named to the 2024 SEC Legends class, the school announced via a press release on Tuesday. The SEC Legends are a …
Read More »Can DeAndre Hopkins reverse Chiefs’ trend of poor midseason WR trades?
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs have found their new WR1 for what feels like the fifth time in a year. With Kansas City trading for DeAndre Hopkins, Patrick Mahomes will look to get the most out of the 32-year-old wideout. The deal, which will send a conditional fourth-round pick to the Titans, follows injuries to Chiefs receivers …
Read More »After not playing a snap for the Eagles, Devin White finds a new home
After not playing a snap for the Eagles, Devin White finds a new home originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Devin White, who never played a snap for the Eagles after signing as a ballyhooed free agent in March, has resurfaced with DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans. The Eagles released White on Oct. 8 after he was inactive for …
Read More »‘Back is against the wall’: Where Alabama football stands for former Crimson Tide RB Derrick Henry
After losses to Vanderbilt and Tennessee, former Alabama football running back and Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry said the Crimson Tide’s “back is against the wall.” But to Henry, that doesn’t change the mentality of this Alabama football team. In an appearance on “The Triple Option” podcast with former Alabama running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, Henry, now …
Read More »Fantasy Football RB Report: Rachaad White reclaims Bucs’ RB1 role … but Bucky Irving isn’t going anywhere
Running backs remain king in fantasy football. While it feels like there are more elite quarterbacks and wide receivers than ever before, the amount of consistent, dependable running backs is dwindling. This makes it all the more important to find value at running back in fantasy football. In order to help you do that, I will be taking a look …
Read More »Two Alabama coaches tabbed as candidates for Southern Miss HC opening per On3
Mar 6, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack gives directions during practice of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team Wednesday. We are through eight weeks of the 2024 college football season, and the coaching carousel is just starting to turn as both Eastern Carolina and Southern Mississippi relieved their head coaches of their respective duties this past week …
Read More »DeAndre Hopkins traded to Chiefs: Fantasy football fallout
The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans, giving the offense a boost after several key injuries. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Over the past week, fantasy football content producers everywhere have united around a simple yet powerful message: Patrick Mahomes isn’t helping and can be dropped without regret. After Wednesday’s trade sending DeAndre …
Read More »Anthony Hill Jr. added to watch list for major award
AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 21: Anthony Hill Jr. #0 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with David Gbenda #33 and Barryn Sorrell #88 after a sack in the first quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Through the first few months of the 2024 …
Read More »Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer: 5 targets ahead of Week 8
Optimize your lineups rest-of-season with these fantasy football trade targets ahead of Week 8. Buy low on Jordan Mason Mason is coming off his third straight game with fewer than 10 fantasy points. But this needs more context. In Week 6, Mason totaled over 70 yards in the first half before leaving with a shoulder injury. But heading into Week …
Read More »College football’s new world order: Boise State vs. UNLV matters a lot
On November 6, 2010, No. 3 TCU visited No. 5 Utah. This was back when both were members of the Mountain West Conference (they are now in the Big 12). It was a rarity, a top five match-up between teams from outside the so-called power conferences. TCU, led by quarterback Andy Dalton, won big that day, 47-7, but the headline …
Read More »Chiefs reportedly finalizing trade for Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins is set to join the Kansas City Chiefs after a trade via a late-round draft pick. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing a trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, ESPN reports. Hopkins, 32, will help strengthen a receiving corps that has lost Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster to injuries. …
Read More »Where Georgia Bulldogs statistic leaders rank in the SEC
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) rolls out to throw against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images With the Georgia Bulldogs going into their second bye week let’s look at where their stat leaders rank among the SEC. Offense Ole Miss Rebels quarterback …
Read More »2024 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Latest news, rumors and updates
The NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5, and PFT has you covered with news and analysis of every trade, potential trade, rumor of a trade and trade that won’t be happening. Here’s what’s happening on the NFL trade front: The Chiefs and Titans are finalizing a trade that would send wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins …
Read More »Heisman Watch: Are Travis Hunter’s Heisman chances dwindling?
Just how realistic are Travis Hunter’s Heisman chances? The star defensive back and wide receiver is still the No. 4 favorite for the Heisman Trophy at BetMGM, though his odds are far behind a clear top three. Hunter (+1800), trails Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+200), Miami QB Cam Ward (+240) and Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+400) in the Heisman …
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