Dominate your fantasy football leagues with these keys to victory for Week 11. Best spot of the week: J.K. Dobbins vs. CIN Dobbins is coming off an interesting week. He played his usual 67% of the team’s snaps but only handled 45% of the rush attempts. Gus Edwards returned for this game and immediately saw 10 carries to Dobbins’ 15. …
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‘It’s a pinch me moment.’ School, fans rally around IU football’s 10-0 start
BLOOMINGTON — The congestion typically found on the streets of town leading up to kickoff of an IU football game was nowhere to be found last week. The tailgaters arrived early and filled the parking lots surrounding Memorial Stadium making it a free-for-all for the few late-arriving fans. Every bit of asphalt was teaming with RVs, pop-up tents and folding tables filled …
Read More »Funnel Defense Report: Week 11
In our everlasting mission to predict the future, a top-down look at how an offense might attack their opponent’s defense is, in my humble estimation, a good place to start. We find defenses every season that profile as a so-called run funnel, meaning opponents lean unusually hard on the rushing attack in neutral and positive game scripts. The same goes …
Read More »ESPN predicts the winner of Auburn vs. ULM
Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) celebrates his touchdown against Vanderbilt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Auburn Tigers return to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday for the first time since Sept. 28 when they host ULM to close out the nonconference schedule. Auburn (3-6, 1-5 SEC) dropped its most recent game …
Read More »Bears S Jaquan Brisker lands on IR after third concussion in three years
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker remains in concussion protocol. He landed there after an Oct. 7 game against the Panthers when he self-reported symptoms. Brisker, who had a violent collision with Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble during that Week 5 game, still isn’t practicing and will miss his fifth game Sunday. The Bears finally placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Considering …
Read More »GATORS PODCAST: Todd Golden heads to rival FSU, Billy Napier hosts rival LSU (Ep. 256)
Two embattled University of Florida coaches square off this weekend against heated rivals. Todd Golden’s No. 20 Gators head to Florida State, while Billy Napier’s squad will host No. 21 LSU. Golden’s reception will be even more hostile than usual, given accusations against him for stalking and sexual harassment. Napier returns to the Swamp off the Gators’ worst loss during …
Read More »Ravens DC Zach Orr: “Time is clicking” to get things figured out
The Ravens head into Sunday’s game against the Steelers with a 7-3 record and that puts them in the thick of the AFC playoff race, but other numbers work against them on that front. One number in particular is the 294.9 passing yards per game that they are allowing. That would be the most a team has allowed over an …
Read More »Florida set to start DJ Lagway against LSU this Saturday
Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) review a play against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The Gators Nation got some great news on Thursday evening when Billy Napier revealed that true freshman and five-star recruit …
Read More »NFL injury tracker Week 11: Tyreek Hill putting off wrist surgery, Amari Cooper ready to return, Christian Barmore back for Patriots
Tyreek Hill said on Thursday that he might need surgery on his wrist, but he is willing to wait until the offseason to take care of the issue. “At the end of the day, I just got to suck it up and just deal with the pain,” Hill said. “It’s going to get worse the more I play, but I …
Read More »Florida plans to redshirt 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux for 2024-25 season
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 04: Olivier Rioux #32 of the Florida Gators looks on before the start of a game against the South Florida Bulls at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on November 04, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Don’t expect to see towering Florida freshman Olivier Rioux on the court this season for the Gators. Florida …
Read More »Lions add Carlton Davis to injury report
The Lions’ injury report got a little longer on Thursday. Cornerback Carlton Davis was added to the report. Davis was limited by a hand injury. Davis had two interceptions in last Sunday night’s win over the Texans, so he plays a significant role in the secondary for Detroit. Friday will bring an update on his status for Sunday’s game against …
Read More »Week 13 Preview | Cambria Heights, Richland renew rivalry in District 6-2A title game (WITH PICKS)
Cambria Heights hasn’t been a member of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference the past four seasons, but the Highlanders’ path to the District 6 Class 2A championship game might seem like old times. Coach Jarrod Lewis’ undefeated and top-seeded squad will face second-seeded Richland at 7 p.m. Friday at Mansion Park Stadium. The Rams (10-2) are the third straight LHAC …
Read More »Harrison Butker limited in practice by a knee injury
The Chiefs added kicker Harrison Butker to their injury report on Thursday. Butker was listed as a limited participant in practice due to a left knee injury. The Chiefs don’t currently have a kicker on their practice squad, so they may look to make a roster move if there’s any doubt about Butker’s ability to play against the Bills this …
Read More »Michigan State football offers Arizona defensive back commit
Sep 2, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) helmet on the field after a victory over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zac BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football has put their hat in the ring for a cornerback that is currently committed to Arizona. Gianni Edwards was the recipient of the latest …
Read More »Eagles fans chanted, “Thank you, Giants” for letting Saquon Barkley leave
Eagles fans cheered on Thursday night as Saquon Barkley racked up 146 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Commanders. And then Eagles fans engaged in one of their favorite activities: Mocking the Giants. The fans in Philadelphia began a loud chant of, “Thank you, Giants” in a show of appreciation for the Giants …
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