The Green Bay Packers (8-3) will host the Miami Dolphins (5-6) in a primetime battle as part of the three-game 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day schedule. The Packers have won three straight, including a dominant 38-10 victory over the 49ers in Week 12. The Dolphins, meanwhile, are on a three-game win streak. Miami dominated the New England Patriots, 34-15, last week. …
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How Eagles’ Mekhi Becton fell in love with football again in Philly, why Eagles different than past teams
PHILADELPHIA — Mekhi Becton faced an uncertain future when he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles back in May. The former first-round pick heard all the negative criticisms of him. Disappointment. Bust. Waste of a draft pick. Becton wasn’t sure if he would bounce back, or even if he could. The 25-year old Becton took a chance on reviving his career …
Read More »Colorado vs. Oklahoma State prediction, pick, spread, game odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream
No. 25 Colorado hopes to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive as it hosts Oklahoma State on Black Friday. The Buffaloes fell to 8-3 after losing 37-21 to Kansas, in which their defense allowed 331 yards rushing and three touchdowns. After being picked among the league leaders, Oklahoma State has suffered the worst season of the Mike Gundy era. …
Read More »Chiefs vs. Raiders odds, prediction, time, spread, line: 2024 NFL Black Friday game picks by model that’s 22-8
Teams trending in opposite directions will clash when the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Black Friday game. Las Vegas is coming off a 29-19 loss to Denver last Sunday, while Kansas City defeated Carolina, 30-27. The Raiders (2-9), who have lost seven in a row, are 1-5 on the road this year and …
Read More »Jets Rookie Progress Report: Olu Fashanu, Malachi Corley and Braelon Allen could see expanded roles
It’s been a tough season so far for the Jets, but there have been some signs of progress from some of their rookie class. Let’s check on the status of this year’s rookies. OT Olu Fashanu Although Fashanu started off on the bench, he’s been a valuable reserve, filling in at right tackle, right guard and left tackle due to …
Read More »Where do the Oklahoma Sooners land in USA TODAY Sports’ 1-134 rankings?
Nov 23, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line ready for the play against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners are currently preparing for an important battle against the LSU Tigers on Saturday. It’ll be the final regular season game of the year for …
Read More »Lions vs. Bears odds, prediction, how to watch, live stream, time: Model shares 2024 NFL Thanksgiving picks
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions (10-1) will host Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears (4-7) in an NFL Week 13 NFC North battle on Thanksgiving on CBS and Paramount+. The Lions are riding a nine-game winning streak entering this 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day matchup, most recently defeating the Indianapolis Colts, 24-6. Meanwhile, the Bears are fighting to snap a …
Read More »NFL Thanksgiving picks, Week 13 best bets: Lions roll the Bears, Chargers and Cardinals are locks
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Three great games on the slate for Thursday so let’s not dilly dally with a lot of jibber jabber up top. I’ll just say this though: I’m thankful for everyone who loves football and makes this a fun job, even the Eagles and Steelers fans who continue to lash out at me for not correctly predicting their …
Read More »North Carolina football coaching search 2024: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from top UNC experts
Despite the fact that Mack Brown has led the program to bowl eligibility in each of the last six seasons, the North Carolina Tar Heels have already announced that the 73-year-old will not return to the program next season. This was Brown’s second stint at North Carolina and he has piled up 288 wins during his 36-year career as a …
Read More »2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day odds, predictions, line, spread: Cowboys vs. Giants picks from expert on 27-10 run
Struggling NFC East rivals will square off when the New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys in a 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day matchup in Arlington, Texas. Dallas snapped a five-game losing streak with a 34-26 win at Washington in Week 12, while New York dropped its sixth straight with a 30-7 loss to Tampa Bay. The Giants (2-9), who are …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 13 expert picks, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 13 in the NFL, and I’ve got my eyes on two 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. …
Read More »Lions will host a Thanksgiving game for 85th time today
For most of the 105-year existence of the NFL, the league has played games on Thanksgiving. Dating back to 1920 and taking a break only during World War II, it’s been an annual tradition. Today, the Lions will play on Thanksgiving for the 85th time. Their record is 37-45-2. The first Thanksgiving game in Detroit happened in 1934, the last …
Read More »Should LSU bring back the annual rivalry with Tulane?
November 1, 2008; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Richard Murphy (26) carries the ball during the second half against the Tulane Green Wave at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports LSU wanders the rivalry wasteland. The Tigers don’t have THAT game on their schedule. One game that’s always circled when the schedule …
Read More »2024 NFL odds, OU, spread picks: 44-1 Thanksgiving Day parlay by advanced model revealed
Thanksgiving Day NFL games have been held continuously since 1945, making the 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day games the 80th year in a row of the tradition. The Lions have been featured in each of those years, and as the Super Bowl favorite this season, Detroit is favored by 9.5 points over the Bears in the latest NFL odds. With the …
Read More »2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day predictions, odds, line, time: Bears vs. Lions picks by expert on 98-63 roll
The Detroit Lions (10-1) and the Chicago Bears (4-7) will square off in an NFC North showdown on NFL Thanksgiving Day 2024. These teams are heading in opposite directions. The Lions have won nine consecutive games. Last Sunday, Detroit outlasted the Indianapolis Colts, 24-6. Meanwhile, the Bears are in a tailspin and have lost five straight games. The latest one …
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