A win is a win in the NFL — certainly one that snaps a four-game losing streak. Just don’t expect Atlanta to clip this one for the highlight reel. The Falcons limped past a two-win Las Vegas Raiders team that was starting its third quarterback of the season for a 15-9 win Monday night. They failed to put the Raiders …

Ohio State, the No. 8 seed in the first 12-team College Football Playoff, will face No. 9 Tennessee at 8 p.m. Jan. 21. It is one of four first-round games, but the only on on that day played in prime time, an indication that the networks are expecting high viewership. Who’s calling Ohio State vs. Tennessee? ESPN’s lead college football …

The Falcons special teams and defense allowed the team to leave Las Vegas as winners. Atlanta tipped a punt, blocked a punt, blocked an extra point, recorded a safety, had four sacks and forced three turnovers in a 15-9 win over the Raiders. The Falcons ended a four-game losing streak, moving to 7-7 while remaining on the Bucs’ heels in …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) sacks Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) for a loss but was called for a face mask penalty at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Head coach Deion Sanders promised the Colorado Buffaloes would …

Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it went from there. I mentioned both 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan …

Alabama football has lost its only member of the 2026 recruiting class. Vodney Cleveland, a four-star defensive lineman out of Parker High School in Birmingham, told On3 Monday he was ending his commitment to the Crimson Tide. Cleveland later confirmed the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Please respect my decision,” Cleveland wrote. Cleveland, the No. 91 player and …

How much money 49ers suspension could cost De’Vondre Campbell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Vondre Campbell’s refusal to enter the 49ers’ Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams resulted in a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, but how much money did the decision cost the veteran linebacker? Campbell’s three-game suspension will cost him $261,666 in …

Texas’ first-round game in the College Football Playoff against Clemson Saturday afternoon is approaching. The Longhorns missed the opportunity to secure a first-round bye after losing to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, but they still host a postseason game. To advance in the first year of the extended CFP system, Texas has to play ACC Champion, No. 12 Clemson …

Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons got back into the win column for the first time since Week 9, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night, 15-9. As the final score indicates, this was not some “get-right” spot for Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense, which led to further questions about the $180 million man’s performance. “He’s got to play better. We …

Ge8bsevXMAARPkM.jpg The 2025 Navy All-American Bowl will continue the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. ET on various social platforms across NBC Sports, honoring seven Navy All-Americans. Navy All-Americans will be virtually presented with their exclusive Navy All-American jerseys provided by adidas. The nationwide Road to the Dome tour, will honor 100 All-Americans with live and …

On Monday night, the Falcons ended their four-game winning streak in Las Vegas. Likewise, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ended his horrific slump, with no touchdown passes and eight interceptions. But Cousins had his fifth straight game with a passer rating below 80, on 17 attempts, 11 completions, 112 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also sacked three times …

STILLWATER — It appears the offensive and defensive coaching staffs at Oklahoma State will undergo a full overhaul. Cory Patterson, who had served the last two seasons as associate head coach and receivers coach at Purdue, is set to be hired to coach running backs at OSU, according to a report from CBS Sports. Prior to Purdue, Patterson had coached …

Report: 49ers work out four offensive linemen amid tackle injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers appear to be in the market for some reinforcements along their beat-up offensive line. San Francisco worked out offensive linemen Austen Pleasants, David Sharpe, Zack Johnson and Jaylen Mayfield on Monday, KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson reported, citing a league source. …

The Texas Tech football team continues trying to fortify a secondary that proved to be a liability this season. Texas-El Paso cornerback Amier Boyd-Matthews committed to the Red Raiders on Monday, according to a report by On3 and a social media post by The Matador Club, the donor collective that supports Tech athletes. During the time he had his name …

Getty Images Welcome to the Week 15 grades! The NFL playoff race is in full swing, and there are several big games on the Week 15 schedule that will have huge playoff implications. One of those games took place in Houston, where the Miami Dolphins wilted under the pressure of playing in a must-win game with a 20-12 loss to …