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 …

The Cincinnati Bengals will return from their bye week and host the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North showdown on Sunday during the Week 13 NFL schedule. Cincinnati has lost three of its last four games, making this a must-win game for the Bengals. They are three-point favorites in the Week 13 NFL odds, one of four Week 13 NFL …

The No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) look to solidify their College Football Playoff status as they visit the USC Trojans (6-5, 4-5) on Saturday on CBS and Paramount+. The Fighting Irish have won nine straight and are on pace to earn a CFP bid, although they are about to face their toughest opponent since Texas A&M in Week 1. …

There are no byes this week in the NFL because three games were played on Thanksgiving. Fortunately, the rate of significant injuries has slowed down in recent weeks. Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., Giants edge rusher Azeez Ojulari and Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham were notable players added to injured reserve this week. Here is the most pressing need for …

Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito was listed as questionable to play against the Cowboys. He is dressed today, but the Giants don’t expect him to play and hope he doesn’t play. DeVito is inactive and will serve as the emergency third quarterback. In his first start this season, DeVito injured his right forearm in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. Drew Lock …

Even an injury could not slow down Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Despite missing a couple of series in the second half of last week’s 17-13 win over Wyoming for the No. 11 Broncos (10-1, 7-0 Mountain West), Jeanty kept up his historic pace with another monster rushing output. Jeanty finished with 169 rushing yards, including 53 on the game-winning drive. …

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is officially inactive for Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox) due to a forearm injury. Drew Lock, who has appeared in two games this season, will start. Tim Boyle will serve as the backup, and DeVito is listed as the emergency third QB. DeVito’s injury came during Sunday’s 30-7 …

College football rivalry week is here and in addition to several contentious matchups between long-time foes, we’ll have several matchups with major College Football Playoff implications. Whether your focus is on long-time fixtures like Alabama vs. Auburn in the Iron Bowl, games with serious CFP implications like Texas vs. Texas A&M, or simply intriguing matchups like Oklahoma vs. LSU, there’s …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 29, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge wrapped up after games on …

The Lions and Packers bolstered their playoff positions, while the Giants became the first NFL team mathematically eliminated, on Thanksgiving. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks for Week 13 heading into Black Friday: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (11-1): Held on to beat the Bears. 2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2): 2.5-game lead in the NFC East. 3. …

The No. 12 Clemson Tigers and No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks will play their most important rivalry game in recent years when they square off on Saturday afternoon during the Week 14 college football schedule. Both teams got back into the College Football Playoff discussion following multiple upsets last week, and Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite in the Week 14 …

Eagles-Ravens player matchups to watch in Week 13 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (9-2) will drive to Baltimore to face the Ravens (8-4) on Sunday afternoon. Here are some key matchups to watch: Eagles run defense vs. Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson This is not the Ravens you remember with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed and a defense …

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) calls for the ball in the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The final weekend of college football’s regular-season schedule includes a Big 12 matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys in Boulder on Friday. If you …

It took six tries and nearly three months of the season, but for the first time in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys are winners at home. Dallas flustered and frustrated New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock in a 27-20 Thanksgiving win on Thursday. The win was a second straight for the Cowboys in a season marked by disappointment. It was the …

The No. 12 Clemson Tigers and No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks will try to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive when they square off in a rivalry game on Saturday afternoon during the Week 14 college football schedule. Clemson has used a three-game winning streak to keep its slim shot at an ACC title game appearance afloat, while South …