Playoffs?! Yes, Patriots are surprisingly still in AFC postseason race originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “Playoffs? Playoffs?!” Those famous words from former NFL head coach Jim Mora will live on forever, and they’re often brought up when a team’s slim playoff chances are talked about. It sounds crazy, but the New England Patriots are kind of in the mix …

As the leader of the Wisconsin football team, perhaps it’s appropriate that head coach Luke Fickell has received the most votes in our poll asking readers their No. 1 concern with the Badgers this season. Among 957 responses, 31% of readers (300 overall) voted Fickell as the No. 1 concern/problem with the Badgers. The head coach was followed closely by …

The Dallas Cowboys are 3-6 and potentially poised to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy after this season. If that happens, could America’s Team turn to a former player to run the show? It’s a stretch, but team owner Jerry Jones does believe retired All-Pro tight end Jason Witten could be an impactful NFL head coach — likening him …

PHILADELPHIA — As Philadelphia Eagles cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson trotted back to the home locker room, he opened and closed his right palm as if to mime someone talking. “Washington — respect y’all,” Gardner-Johnson shouted. “But y’all know this s*** run through us.” The Eagles had just outlasted the Washington Commanders, 26-18, giving Philadelphia control of its postseason destiny. At 8-2, …

. The Oklahoma Sooners 2026 recruiting class is off to a nice start. They have three players committed to the class, all on the offensive side of the ball, including four-star quarterback Jaden O’Neal. O’Neal is scheduled to be in Norman next weekend when the Oklahoma Sooners host the Alabama Crimson Tide. But this week, he’ll head to Boulder to …

Nov 15, 2024, 03:18 PM ET LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights signed defenseman Brayden McNabb to a three-year extension worth $10.95 million Friday, keeping one of their original players under contract for the franchise’s first decade of existence. McNabb, 33, will count $3.65 million against the salary cap when the deal kicks in next season through 2027-28. One of …

The Vikings had some key offensive players on the injury report this week, but none of them are expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Titans. Quarterback Sam Darnold (right hand), running back Aaron Jones (ribs), and left tackle Cam Robinson (foot) were all limited in practice at points this week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said at a Friday press …

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Trey’Dez Green (14) makes a catch just out of bounds against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU needs a win. Thanks to a bye week and two losses, LSU’s last win was almost a month ago. It was …

Nov 15, 2024, 03:26 PM ET DENVER — Suspended Colorado forward Valeri Nichushkin was added to the Avalanche’s active roster and will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Nichushkin recently returned to the team after being placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program six months ago. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Friday after the morning …

The Bears may have one of their top edge rushers, but they won’t have one of their key offensive linemen. Chicago has ruled Montez Sweat (ankle) questionable while left guard Teven Jenkins (ankle) is out. Sweat did not practice on Wednesday but was limited on Thursday and a full participant on Friday. He has 3.5 sacks with five tackles for …

Friday is the 10th anniversary of Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon’s record-setting 408 rushing yards as the Badgers beat Nebraska 59-24 on Nov. 14, 2014, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Gordon played only three quarters and carried the ball 25 times, with four touchdowns, to top the NCAA Division I single-game record of 406 yards, in 43 carries, by …

The Jets will be without left tackle Tyron Smith and linebacker C.J. Mosley for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Friday. Smith (neck) did not practice Friday for the third straight day and could “potentially” land on injured reserve, but Ulbrich said they “don’t know that yet, still gathering information.” This means first-round draft …

Nov. 15—Last Week: 7-1 (87.5%) Overall Record: 66-15 (81.5%) The playoffs are finally here, and this is where the season gets truly exciting. For teams across Oklahoma, this is what all the summer conditioning, early-morning practices and grueling matchups have been building toward. There is nothing quite like playoff football — the stakes are higher, the rivalries are fiercer and …

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had some positive news on safety Kyle Hamilton’s potential availability for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. In his Friday press conference, Harbaugh said he’s optimistic about Hamilton being able to play. Hamilton (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday but was a limited participant on Thursday. Multiple reporters noted he was also on the field on …

Nov. 15—How is Bellbrook preparing for its playoff matchup with undefeated Wapakoneta in a Division III, Region 12 playoff game Friday night? Much like the 11-1 Golden Eagles got ready for their previous 12 games. “I think when you do it right, the preparation should not vary a whole lot based on week to week,” Bellbrook coach Jeff Jenkins said. …