Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has an intriguing matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 that fantasy football managers should be keyed into. (AP Photo/John Amis) It’s been an up-and-down first season with the Tennessee Titans for RB Tony Pollard. Luckily for fantasy football managers, those ups have been far more common than the downs. His workload hasn’t …
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Mellott, Jones lead Cats into FCS semis
Dec. 14—BOZEMAN — Facing a quality opponent for the second time, and one that he knew would “throw the kitchen sink at us,” Montana State coach Brent Vigen went back to basics. Senior quarterback Tommy Mellott rushed for 131 yards and threw for 174, while Adam Jones added 95 yards on the ground to lead the No. 1 Bobcats to …
Read More »Roob’s Random Observations: Inside A.J. Brown’s hidden numbers
Roob’s Random Observations: Inside A.J. Brown’s hidden numbers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A look at A.J. Brown’s season from a football perspective and not a drama perspective, remembering an incredible Eagles-Steelers game from 24 years ago and a ridiculous Saquon Barkley stat (of course). Here’s our Week 15 edition of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations. 1. It’s actually …
Read More »South Alabama vs. Western Michigan prediction, odds: 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl picks from proven model
The Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) are set to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) in the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl game on Saturday. Western Michigan finished with a 5-3 record in the MAC. The Broncos snapped a three-game losing streak and achieved bowl eligibility with their 26-18 win over Eastern Michigan in their regular season finale. South Alabama …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: 49ers played well enough to win on defense and special teams, not offense
Kyle Shanahan put the blame on the 49ers’ offense after Thursday night’s loss to the Rams. “Not good enough,” Shanahan said of the offense. “We played good enough to win on defense and special teams but not good enough on offense.” After the game, Shanahan said he’s thinking less about the playoffs and more about whether his players are going …
Read More »Former Florida coach Dan Mullen takes head coaching job at MWC school
Nov 20, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen watches play against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Former ESPN college football analyst and Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen has been a known critic of the Georgia Bulldogs for some time. However, now …
Read More »NFL great Moss undergoing cancer treatment
Randy Moss was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2018 [Getty Images] Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, a member of the NFL’s Hall of Fame, has announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Moss, 47, said on Instagram Live that he had undergone a six-hour surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his bile duct, which …
Read More »2024 Army-Navy Game odds, spread, line: College football picks, predictions from expert on 12-5 run
The 125th playing of the Army-Navy Game will take place Saturday, with the 2024 Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy on the line. Both teams defeated Air Force earlier this year, so the Army vs. Navy winner will claim the trophy, which would be the Black Knights’ second in a row. No. 22 Army (11-1) can set a single-season program record by notching its …
Read More »Cowboys vs. Panthers prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 15 bets from proven model
The Carolina Panthers are point-spread favorites in a game for the first time since 2022 as they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers (3-10) enter off a close 22-16 loss at the Eagles, while the Cowboys (5-8) fell at home to the Bengals on Monday night, 27-20. The teams most recently met in November 2023, a 33-10 …
Read More »How much does Heisman Trophy weigh? What to know about college football’s iconic hardware
Perhaps the most recognizable hardware in sports is the Heisman Memorial Trophy, given to the most outstanding college football player each season. The bronze trophy, made through the “lost wax process,” depicts a player carrying a football in his left hand and extending his right arm to ward off defenders via the stiff arm. New York City’s Downtown Athletic Club, …
Read More »Eagles vs. Steelers predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season
Eagles vs. Steelers predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (11-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (7-6) It would be easy to pick against the Eagles this week. They’re facing a Steelers team that’s 10-3 and in …
Read More »2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl odds, prediction: Western Michigan vs. South Alabama picks by expert on 20-6 run
The 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl features the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) and the Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) linking up on Saturday night. The Broncos snapped their three-game skid and topped the Eastern Michigan Eagles 26-18 in the regular season finale. As for the Jaguars, they lost to Texas State 45-38 in their last game. South Alabama is playing in …
Read More »Eagles notebook: Why Nick Sirianni shows the whole team their celebrations
Eagles notebook: Why Nick Sirianni shows the whole team their celebrations originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Every player has their own favorite. Kenny Gainwell loved when A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley did the Jared McCain TikTok dance. Nakobe Dean is a big fan of the defense’s calm down celebration. Reed Blankenship humbly volunteered his favorite might be when he …
Read More »Oklahomans in the bowls: State connections for pre-Christmas college football bowl games
From the Cricket Celebration Bowl, which kicks off bowl season on Dec. 14, to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20, virtually every bowl game will have some type of connection with Oklahoma. Here’s a breakdown of which players and coaches involved in the games have ties to the state for pre-Christmas bowl games: More: College football bowl …
Read More »Bengals vs. Titans odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 15 predictions from proven computer model
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-8) will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the Tennessee Titans (3-10) in a road game on Sunday afternoon. Cincinnati bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a 27-20 win at Dallas last week, but it still needs wins in its final four games to have a realistic chance of making …
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