Monthly Archives: December 2024

NFL Week 15 picks: Big implications behind Rams-49ers and Bills-Lions matchups

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 10-3 (.769); season 141-67 (.678). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 111-95-2 (.539). Times Pacific. TV …

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Georgia LB Jalon Walker wins Butkus Award

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) reacts after defeating the Texas Longhorns in overtime in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Georgia football linebacker Jalon Walker has won the 2024 Butkus Award for nation’s best linebacker over Clemson’s Barrett Carter, Ole Miss’ Chris Paul Jr., UCLA’s Carson …

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Nick Bosa questionable, Trent Williams ruled out for Thursday night

The 49ers may have Nick Bosa back for Thursday’s matchup against the Rams, but they will not have left tackle Trent Williams. San Francisco has listed Bosa (hip, oblique) as questionable for the contest. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s walk-through. Bosa has missed the last three games. Williams, however, has been ruled out. He’ll miss his …

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Rams CB Cobie Durant, TE Tyler Higbee ruled out for Thursday night

The Rams will not have one of their top cornerbacks when they play the 49ers on Thursday night. Cobie Durant has been ruled out with his chest injury. He was listed as a non-participant on all three injury reports this week. Durant has recorded six passes defensed with an interception and a forced fumble in 13 games this season. Los …

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Tommy Rees was almost named North Carolina’s head coach

New Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker speaks with the meeting after being formally introduced as Tommy Rees replacement Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Notre Dame Stadium. Ndi Ndfb Gerard Parker Press Conference 1 02202023 If you didn’t see on Tuesday, the North Carolina Tar Heels hired legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick, but there was some Notre Dame connection …

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Williams out, Bosa questionable for 49ers’ Thursday game vs. Rams

Williams out, Bosa questionable for 49ers’ Thursday game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. The 49ers will be without a pair of starters and one key backup on “Thursday Night Football,” …

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Alvin Kamara did not practice Wednesday due to an illness

The Saints aren’t sure who will start at quarterback for them against the Commanders on Sunday, but they’re likely to have one of the team’s top offensive players even though he didn’t practice on Wednesday. Running back Alvin Kamara missed the day’s session due to an illness, but interim head coach Darren Rizzi told reporters the club is hopeful to …

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Patriots land elite playmaker in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL mock draft

Patriots land elite playmaker in ESPN’s new 2025 NFL mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots don’t need a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, which gives them plenty of options to consider if they land a top-five pick. That’s a likely scenario given the fact that New England currently owns …

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WSU RBs coach Mark Atuaia moving on from program after three seasons

Dec. 11—PULLMAN — Washington State will have to hire a third new assistant coach this offseason. Running backs coach Mark Atuaia is moving on from the program after three seasons on the job, he announced on social media Wednesday. Also an associate head coach, Atuaia joined the Cougars’ coaching staff in early 2022. Atuaia did not indicate where he is …

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