PHILADELPHIA — Kenny Pickett left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter with a rib injury. Pickett is questionable to return, per the Eagles. Pickett was hit in the ribs on a touchdown throw to A.J. Brown that was called back by penalty. He went to the sideline and kneeled down to catch his breath before heading …
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Former Oklahoma, Colorado assistant heading to Mississippi State
Phil Loadholt watches during the University of Oklahoma’s annual spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 23, 2022. Ou Sooners Spring Football Game As the coaching carousel continues, former Oklahoma offensive lineman and offensive analyst Phil Loadholt is reuniting with Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State, according to a report from Steve Robertson and Matt …
Read More »Eagles’ Saquon Barkley makes history, passes 2,000 yards rushing
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley makes history, passes 2,000 yards rushing originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Saquon Barkley has cemented his place in NFL history. The Eagles’ star running back surpassed the 2,000-yard barrier in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ game against the Cowboys as fans at the Linc chanted, “MVP!” Barkley, 27, is just the ninth player in NFL …
Read More »KC Concepcion transfers to Texas A&M: Aggies boost WR depth with addition of former NC State star playmaker
Getty Images Texas A&M continued its impressive run of transfer portal additions on offense with the commitment of former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, bolstering the Aggies’ wide receiver depth for 2025 with a high-ceiling playmaker on the outside. This brings a conclusion to the portal recruitment of a player who was one of the best remaining prospects in …
Read More »NFL DFS: Optimizer unveils Week 17, 2024 daily fantasy football lineups, projections for DraftKings, FanDuel
Many of the league’s top playmakers are in action on Sunday, including Saquon Barkley, De’Von Achane and Justin Jefferson. Is a sound NFL DFS strategy to secure at least one elite option at a position with fewer options for NFL DFS lineups? The Carolina Panthers rank last against the run in nearly every statistical category, including yards per rush (5.1) …
Read More »Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is primed for a big impact in the Fiesta Bowl
Penn State’s Tyler Warren not only draws attention for his eye-popping plays at tight end but also for his ability to line up anywhere on the offense. The former high school three-sport athlete has no problem slotting at multiple spots along the line of scrimmage and has played five other positions, including wide receiver, backfield, wildcat quarterback, center and fullback. Warren …
Read More »Eagles down to 3rd-string QB Tanner McKee vs. Cowboys after Kenny Pickett takes shot to ribs
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Pickett #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) With the NFL regular season winding to its end, the Philadelphia Eagles are down to their third-string quarterback. Starter Jalen Hurts remained …
Read More »College football transfer portal: Winter window closed Dec. 28, but exceptions keep player movement alive
Getty The NCAA’s winter transfer portal window for college football officially closed Dec. 28, but that doesn’t mean all player movement has stopped — and of course it does not preclude transfer commitments, which there will be a ton of this week. There are key exceptions and processes that will keep the transfer portal active in the coming days and …
Read More »Colts vs. Giants prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 17 predictions from proven model
The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the New York Giants (2-13) on Sunday afternoon. Indianapolis needs to win out and get help from multiple teams in order to make the postseason field. The Colts have won three of their last five games, including road wins against the Jets and Patriots. New …
Read More »USC freshmen running backs answer the call in Las Vegas Bowl
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Heading into USC football’s Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Texas A&M Friday night, we knew the Trojans’ running back room would be significantly depleted. Top running back Woody Marks, who is headed to the NFL, opted out of the game. No. 2 back Quinten Joyner also entered the transfer portal, leaving the Trojans with just two …
Read More »Shanahan commends 49ers vets for maintaining ‘standard’ in tough year
Shanahan commends 49ers vets for maintaining ‘standard’ in tough year originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season didn’t go as planned, but that doesn’t mean the mindset in the locker room has changed at all. San Francisco has two games remaining with only pride and honor to play for after officially being eliminated from playoff …
Read More »2024 Music City Bowl odds, prediction: Missouri vs. Iowa odds, picks, props from expert who’s 232-150
The No. 19 Missouri Tigers (9-3) will look to wrap up a strong campaign as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4) in an SEC vs. Big Ten matchup in the 2024 Music City Bowl on Monday. It’s the only bowl game on the schedule that day, making this a spotlight opportunity for programs that have been fighting to get …
Read More »Sean McVay is wary of monitoring scores as others may help Rams clinch playoff spot
Rams coach Sean McVay said he is wary of changing his routines preparing for the team’s next game to monitor NFL scores that could clinch a playoff spot for his team. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Sean McVay does not want to look too far ahead. The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks next weekend, but there is a chance …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners former 4-star linebacker entering the transfer portal
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Lewis Carter (20) brings down Texas Longhorns running back Savion Red (17) during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Oklahoma won 34-30. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK The Oklahoma Sooners …
Read More »Eagles’ Bryce Huff questionable to return with shoulder injury
Eagles’ Bryce Huff questionable to return with shoulder injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff lasted just a couple of plays before leaving the game against the Cowboys. Huff is officially questionable to return with a shoulder injury. The Eagles on Saturday activated Huff to their 53-man roster after his practice window had been opened …
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