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Monthly Archives: October 2024

Pro Football Focus highlights glaring defensive stat in loss vs. MSU

Following a disappointing 32-20 loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Pro Football Focus shared a rather concerning defensive stat that helped MSU to victory. According to PFF, Iowa’s defense missed 19 tackles throughout Saturday’s contest, which far surpassed the three missed tackles by the Spartans. To put some context on that …

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Start Brock Bowers with confidence in Week 8!

Yahoo fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Las Vegas TE vs. the Chiefs in Week 8. View more Video Transcript Folks. Brock Bowers is currently on pace for 100 and 14 receptions this season and he might just lead the NFL this year as a rookie, which is ridiculous. Uh, I’m not gonna make …

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Deion Sanders shares early thoughts on Cincinnati Bearcats

TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Needing a win to secure bowl eligibility, head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will …

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Aaron Jones remains a limited participant Tuesday

Vikings running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) remained a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice. Jones was injured in Week 5 but recovered over the off week and returned to play against the Lions on Sunday. He had 14 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 23 yards. Tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) also was limited again. …

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Iowa updates injury outlook prior to Northwestern

The Iowa Hawkeyes return home to play host to the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Big Ten Network. After a frustrating loss last week at Michigan State, Iowa (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) is looking to bounce back in a big way in front of its fans from inside Kinnick Stadium. As the Hawkeyes ready …

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Rams WR Puka Nacua limited in his return to practice

Rams receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was limited in his return to practice Tuesday. The team designated him to return from injured reserve today, opening his 21-day practice window. He had a knee injury through training camp and the preseason and aggravated it after only 25 snaps in Week 1. Nacua caught four passes for 35 yards and had a 7-yard …

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Herd Hierarchy: Seahawks and Steelers jump in the mix, Ravens move up

This was a confusing week for FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd as he decided which NFL teams should make his Week 8 Herd Hierarchy.  Between injuries, veteran quarterbacks dominating and defensive woes for many squads, new teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to jump into the mix this week, while Geno Smith and the No. 1 passing offense in the …

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OSU examined pass rush problems on bye week

Oct. 22—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day spent more time than usual in the defensive coaches’ meetings last week during a bye week and a major topic of discussion in those meetings was the Buckeyes’ pass rush. OSU did not have a sack in a 32-31 loss to Oregon in its most recent game and did not apply …

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Jonathan Gannon confirms Dennis Gardeck tore an ACL

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that edge rusher Dennis Gardeck tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Monday night’s win over the Chargers. Gardeck will head to season-ending injured reserve. “Dennis has a knee [injury], and he’s going to be done for the year,” Gannon said, via video from Tyler Drake of AZSports. “We’ve had some guys now go to IR. …

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Two former Penn State football players face felony rape, other charges

Two former Penn State football players − both dismissed from the university in August − will face felony charges in Centre County Court. Court documents filed Tuesday show that former defensive players Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys will be charged with felony rape, aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault and other misdemeanor charges. The Centre Daily Times first reported that the …

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Saints, Alvin Kamara reportedly agree to $24.5M contract extension

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 22: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images) Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a two-year, $24.5 million contract extension, NFL Network reports. The …

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Is Jordan Love ready to shine against a struggling Jaguars defense?

Yahoo fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Green Bay QB vs. the Jaguars in Week 8. View more Video Transcript Hey, Jordan Love might just mess around and give us an overall QB one finish this week. He’s got Jacksonville on the schedule and that team which is surely road weary after two weeks …

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Bucs’ Mike Evans to miss 3 games, Chris Godwin likely out for season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle, a procedure that will likely sideline him for the rest of the regular season. Coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that the Bucs (4-3) — who also lost 10-time 1,000-yard receiver Mike Evans to a hamstring injury during Monday night’s 41-31 loss to visiting Baltimore — are …

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‘This kid just won’t give up’: Student who practiced alone for 2-plus years ready to answer Arizona State’s call for a kicker

The text message arrived this past Saturday as Arizona State aviation student Nolan Krinsky was preparing for a training flight. A friend asked if Krinsky had seen Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham’s scathing rant after a loss at Cincinnati earlier that day. Irate that his starting kicker missed a pair of fourth-quarter field goals that would have pulled …

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