1 Spotless record or not, the Ravens feel like the team to beat primarily because of Jackson, who’s playing the best, most dynamic ball of his career, which already includes one MVP. Try chasing this guy down in space, or matching his flick-of-the-wrist downfield touch. He’s on a different level.2 If there’s one thing that’ll save the Bengals from themselves, …

If the Chiefs beat the Raiders on Black Friday, Patrick Mahomes will have his 100th win as a starting quarterback, counting the postseason. And that would put him in some elite company in NFL history. Mahomes is in his eighth NFL season, and Tom Brady currently owns the record for most wins in the first eight seasons of a quarterback’s …

Nov 23, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images When Mack Brown returned to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels ahead of the 2019 college football season, I was encouraged and excited. Now, with just …

Where will the Eagles turn to replace Brandon Graham’s production? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s hard enough replacing Brandon Graham the leader, the mentor, the veteran who always has the time to share his wisdom with anybody who asks. The Eagles also have to find a way to replace a really good football player. B.G. is out for …

The Oregon football team will look to put the finishing touches on its undefeated start in its final regular season home game against Washington this weekend, putting its No. 1 ranking to the test for yet another week. The Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) will play the Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) at 4:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. …

Why Saquon and his O-line appreciate the Eagles’ play-calling approach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were able to run the ball with some success in the first half on Sunday night but things weren’t really popping off like they wanted. But they kept running and running and running. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore kept calling those plays. And …

Colorado State’s defense celebrates after making a stop during a home game against San Jose State at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colo. Bowl selections are quickly approaching. The final week of the college football regular season is here. Then it’s conference championship weekend, quickly followed by bowl picks. The Colorado State football team will …

Lynch explains perception surrounding Deebo’s lack of explosiveness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch has a simple explanation for Deebo Samuel’s lack of explosive plays this season. The 49ers general manager was asked by KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Tuesday why Samuel hasn’t looked like his old self, capable of ripping off massive plays at the …

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a sack with defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15. The Ohio State Buckeyes, if the season ended today, are projected to play the Arizona State …

The Jets provided the NFL with another Tuesday surprise last week, when owner Woody Johnson fired G.M. Joe Douglas. On Tuesday of the current week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed the situation for the first time with Pat McAfee and A.J. Hawk. Did Rodgers know it was coming? “Well, I didn’t know,” Rodgers said. “I was on a plane about to …

Nov 26, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) chases Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Zach Gibson (15) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (9-2) play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-4) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 29 in Athens, Georgia. The …

The Lions are 10-point favorites to beat the Bears on Thanksgiving. But recent history suggests a win for Detroit at home is no sure thing. Detroit has lost its las seven consecutive Thanksgiving games, with three of those losses coming against Chicago. The Lions lost 16-14 to the Bears in 2021, 24-20 to the Bears in 2019 and 23-16 to …

STILLWATER — If he found himself seated across a poker table from Maealiuaki Smith, Patrick Walsh wouldn’t be in a hurry to push any of his chips to the middle. “I would never play poker against him,” said Walsh, Smith’s high school coach at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. “He could have a straight flush or 10-3 …

The Morning Lead newsletter will pause for Thanksgiving and return next Monday. Click here to sign up and get it delivered straight to your inbox. Happy Thanksgiving! There are worse things than the New York Giants, although admittedly not a lot of them. Thursday’s main course is one example; turkey may be the clucking embodiment of a sort of Tebow-esque blandness, but …

It’s time for December football. It begins this Sunday. That means November is in the past, which is a good thing. I can’t think of a worse November I’ve had picking games. It’s been horrendous. My colleagues on CBSSportsHQ have taken to mocking me. Yes, it’s that bad. I went 5-8 against the spread and 7-6 straight-up. That brings my …