The Colts will be without several key players for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen said in his press conference that receiver Josh Downs, receiver Ashton Dulin, center Tanor Bortolini, and right tackle Braden Smith have all been ruled out for Week 13. Downs is dealing with a shoulder injury, Dulin has an ankle injury, and Bortolini …
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Buckeye Battle Cry: Each Buckeyes Wire writer’s favorite Ohio State vs Michigan game
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines safety Delano Hill (44) in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports This week is unlike any other if you are an Ohio State football fan — probably if you are a fan of the Michigan Wolverines …
Read More »Eagles injury report: DeVonta Smith practices again on Friday
Eagles injury report: DeVonta Smith practices again on Friday originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) practiced for the second straight day as the Eagles prepare to face the Ravens in Baltimore on Sunday. Smith, 26, missed last week’s game against the Rams and was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday. But his presence on the …
Read More »College football schedule, games 2024: What to watch in Week 14, TV channels, Saturday kickoff times
The final full week of the 2024 regular season is here, but heading into Week 14, the Big 12 Championship Game matchup is undecided. Nine teams are still alive to reach Arlington with one week left in the regular season: Arizona State, Iowa State, BYU, Colorado, Baylor, Kansas State, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia. There are more than 250 different “scenarios” …
Read More »In wake of Matt Eberflus firing, Bears embark into uncharted territory
Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter The Chicago Bears have officially done something they’ve never done before in their 104-year franchise history: fire a head coach in the middle of the season. Following a third consecutive heartbreaking loss, this one 23-20 on Thanksgiving Day to the divisional rival Detroit Lions, Matt Eberflus was relieved of his coaching duties, the team announced Friday. …
Read More »Bears had never fired a coach during a season, but Matt Eberflus gave them no choice
The worst part of the Chicago Bears’ absolute tomfoolery at the end of their Thanksgiving loss might be that Matt Eberflus said afterward he liked what they did. No matter the context, telling a fanbase that what everyone saw at the end of the Bears’ horrific final 30 seconds against the Detroit Lions actually wasn’t that bad was going to …
Read More »NOTHING BUT GREEN: Week 13 high school football picks
Nov. 29—Last Week: 1-0 (100%) Overall Record: 70-15 (82.4%) Although all Rogers County football teams have been eliminated from the playoffs, football isn’t done with the area just yet. This week, Claremore and Catoosa will serve as the epicenter for some of the most pivotal high school football games in Oklahoma. With Claremore hosting both Class 6A-I semifinal games and …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Five players making good use of contract year, including Vikings’ Sam Darnold
Nnamdi Madubuike had a breakout 2023 season. The 13 sacks Madubuike had to lead NFL interior defensive linemen were 4.5 more than he had combined in his three previous NFL seasons. Madubuike also tied a league record in 2023 with at least a half-sack in 11 straight games. Becoming an inside pass-rushing force prompted the Baltimore Ravens to place a …
Read More »NFL Week 13 odds, predictions, expert picks: Best bets, teasers, survivor picks, where to watch each game
Week 13 in the NFL is well underway with four games already under our belts over the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday. Now, it’s time to heat up the leftovers and gear up for a jam-packed Sunday slate where we have a number of key matchups with major playoff implications. As we do every week, we’ve collected all of the …
Read More »Florida vs. Florida State prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, where to watch, TV channel, stream
Florida State is set to host Florida on Saturday evening in the 68th meeting between the in-state rivals. The Gators and Seminoles have played every year since 1958, except for 2020 when leagues around the nation adjusted their schedules to include conference-only games in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Florida leads the series with a 37-28-2 record, but modern games …
Read More »49ers first-year DC Sorensen not focusing on outside scrutiny
49ers first-year DC Sorensen not focusing on outside scrutiny originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Just as his predecessor, Steve Wilks, came under intense scrutiny a year ago, Nick Sorensen’s first season as 49ers defensive coordinator has not exactly been smooth. The criticism reached a season-worst in the aftermath of the 49ers’ 38-10 loss to the …
Read More »Staff predictions for Alabama vs. Auburn in 2024 Iron Bowl
. One of the most anticipated games of the college football season has arrived, as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are set to officially collide in the 2024 Iron Bowl this Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. This year’s version of the Iron Bowl is also a significant one as well, as both teams have something to play for Saturday …
Read More »Giants’ Dexter Lawrence is expected to miss the rest of the season after injuring elbow vs. Cowboys
Bad luck would be better than the luck the New York Giants have had in 2024. Big Blue’s woes continued on Friday when head coach Brian Daboll announced that standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence will be out “long term” after dislocating his elbow during Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Lawrence is expected to be out for the remainder of the …
Read More »Bears fire Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving debacle, plus NFL Black Friday picks for Raiders vs. Chiefs
Welcome to the Black Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I hope you didn’t fill up on football yesterday, because there is more football coming your way today. For the second time in NFL history, the league will be holding a Black Friday game with the Raiders traveling to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. Normally on Black …
Read More »Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State prediction, odds: 2024 Egg Bowl picks, bets by proven college football model
A heated in-state rivalry is set to renew when the Ole Miss Rebels (8-3) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-9) on Friday in the 2024 Egg Bowl. The Rebels are coming off a 24-17 loss at Florida which saw their College Football Playoff hopes take a massive hit. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, limp into Friday’s contest having lost nine of their last 10 …
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