The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers are barely alive in the NFL playoff picture heading into their matchup on Sunday during the Week 16 NFL schedule. Miami is two games behind the Chargers for the final spot in the AFC playoff bracket, while San Francisco is two games back of the Rams and Seahawks in the NFC West. The …
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The 15 most expensive college football bowls to attend – and one shockingly cheap playoff game
Want to make it to a college football bowl game this winter? There are some amazing values out there – and some major investments. Although we won’t know which teams are playing for the national championship for several weeks, CFP Championship Game tickets are already available – and selling for more than $1,100 per ticket. Not every playoff game will …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has an opportunity as a potential league-winner following an injury to Nick Chubb. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Injuries are an unfortunate aspect of the game of football, but the reality is that the NFL is a “next man up” league, where players need to be ready to step into a big role even when they …
Read More »2024 college football bowl season score predictions, top picks, odds: Projections from 10,000 simulations
No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado both had College Football Playoff aspirations, but they will have to settle for a meeting in the Alamo Bowl during the 2024-25 college football bowl schedule instead. The Cougars missed out on a playoff spot after losing to Kansas and Arizona State down the stretch of the regular season, while Colorado also suffered …
Read More »Week 15 NFL rookie rankings: Jayden Daniels leading playoff chase, Packers appear to have defensive star
Three weeks remain in the NFL regular season. While some rookies came to success early, it has taken others more time to acclimate to the speed of the game, get an opportunity as a result of an injury, etc. Reflecting on this week’s action across the league, there were several rookies deserving of consideration for this week’s list. Daniels looks …
Read More »Travis Hunter’s Heisman win gives state of Colorado an MVP trifecta
Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy was historic for several reasons. It gave the Colorado Buffaloes their second Heisman winner and the state of Colorado a feat that has never been seen before in sports history. Hunter joins Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon as the best players in their respective sports. This marks the …
Read More »Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: So you made the semifinals — now what?
One round down, two to go! Whether you’re coming off a bye or emerging victorious on the strength of any one (or several) of the dominating fantasy performances from Week 15, we’ve got the advice you need to keep the momentum going through to the championship. If you were eliminated from the playoffs this past weekend and you’re just here …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2024-25 bowl season, playoffs: Model loves LSU and Michigan
The 2024-25 college football bowl schedule began on Dec. 14 and continues through January, culminating with the College Football Playoff title game on Jan. 20. This year’s bowl schedule features the inaugural 12-team CFP bracket, with four first-round games taking place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. No. 7 seed Notre Dame is a 7-point favorite against No. 10 seed …
Read More »2024 Week 16 NFL score predictions, game picks, odds: Model reveals exact scores from 10,000 simulations
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Rodgers looked like his vintage self in the win, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing with six carries for 45 yards. On Sunday, Rodgers and the Jets will host Matthew …
Read More »Texas Longhorns football tickets: Latest prices for CFP game vs. Clemson
Dec 29, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff trophy inside the College Football Hall of Fame during media day for the Peach Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch The Texas Longhorns made the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff as the No. 5 seed, which sets up a first-round home game against Clemson. Texas will host the Tigers …
Read More »Fantasy Football: The unthinkable — Patrick Mahomes among players to consider dropping for Week 16 pickups
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. A players-to-drop column will never be one-size-fits-all, so season these recommendations to taste with the size and scope of your league. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (99%) Normally I don’t include …
Read More »West Virginia football roster under Rich Rodriguez: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news by WVU experts
For the second time in his career, Rich Rodriguez has been named head football coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers. Rodriguez went 60-26 as the head coach at WVU from 2001-2007 before leaving to take the head coaching role at Michigan. Rodriguez spent three seasons in Ann Arbor, six seasons at the University of Arizona and three seasons at Jacksonville …
Read More »Eagles’ Brandon Graham reflects on aftermath of conversation with Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown
Getty Images Brandon Graham did apologize to Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown in regards to comments made last week claiming the two “used to be friends.” Hurts and Brown both said they were good and backed up those comments with their play of the field, yet Graham reflected on the aftermath of what transpired. “I didn’t listen to nothing,” Graham …
Read More »Dabo Swinney shares an injury update on Clemson star running back Phil Mafah
Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Phil Mafah (7) runs the ball against Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on the health of running back Phil Mafah ahead of Saturday’s College Football Playoff matchup against …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Defense (DST) Rankings and Streamers
What a way to start the fantasy football playoffs, nailing six of the top 10 defenses, including four of the top five defenses of the week (Kansas City, Denver, Cincinnati, and Houston) who were ranked inside my top 10 for the week. Many of the defenses we hit on were solid defenses who weren’t in the best matchups, but we …
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