The NFL suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games for his blow to the head on a sliding Trevor Lawrence last week, and on Wednesday night that suspension was upheld upon appeal. Al-Shaair will miss Houston’s games against the Dolphins, Chiefs and Ravens, and he’s eligible to return in the regular-season finale against the Titans. But he was …

Monday night’s loss by the Browns carried with it an incidental benefit for the Steelers. The loss guaranteed that the Steelers won’t finish in last place in the AFC North. This means that the Steelers will continue a streak of not finishing in last place in their division that dates back to 1988. In all the years since then, the …

The stakes are high when No. 1 Oregon faces No. 3 Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game on CBS. The winner likely earns an automatic berth and a first-round bye in the 12-team College Football Playoff. This will be the first meeting between the programs since 1994 in a series Penn State leads 3-1 all time. Oregon is …

After winning four of their first six games of the season, the Chicago Bears have lost six straight, leading to the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus on Black Friday. Chicago will try to get back in the win column when the Bears take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Bears are 3.5-point underdogs on the road according …

As mentioned Friday, it’s no surprise that the NFL closed its latest investigation of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Once he settled the lawsuit that sparked the probe — with a confidentiality agreement — the NFL had no way to properly review the situation. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the NFL made multiple attempts to speak to the …

Before making Week 14 NFL picks, you shouldn’t assume that teams struggling to win outright also struggle to win against the spread (ATS). Jacksonville has lost five straight and the Bears are on a six-game losing streak, but these are also two of the best teams when it comes to covering. In fact, they are the only teams playing in …

Dec 6, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bank of America Stadium. FSU defeated Georgia Tech 37-35. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 edition of the Georgia Bulldogs reminds me of the 2014 Florida State Seminoles. Both teams entered …

The Kansas City Chiefs have already secured their 10th consecutive playoff berth, the second-longest streak in NFL history. They can clinch the AFC West title with a win over the Chargers on Sunday Night Football during the Week 14 NFL schedule. Kansas City is a four-point favorite in the Week 14 NFL odds, but the Chiefs have failed to cover …

Kirk Cousins will have a chance at a revenge game this week when the Atlanta Falcons play the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins spent the last six seasons in Minnesota before tearing his Achilles and signing a four-year contract with the Falcons this offseason. After leading Atlanta to a 6-3 start, Cousins has struggled, as he has six interceptions and no touchdowns …

No. 15 Arizona State and No. 16 Iowa State meet on Saturday at the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium with a trip to the College Football Playoff on the line. The surprising Sun Devils have charged from last place in the conference in 2023 to the Big 12 title game after posting a 10-2 record.  Iowa State nearly …

There are plenty of NFL player props available for bettors to choose from ahead of Sunday’s Week 14 NFL schedule. One of the NFL matchups many bettors will consider when locking in their NFL prop picks is Browns vs. Steelers, a game that features two veteran quarterbacks. Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns in last week’s …

Three playoff spots are claimed. Eleven remain up for grabs. In the AFC, the field is looking more and more set. In the NFC, two divisions are up for grabs. In both conferences, the chase for the top seed might last all the way until Week 18. Here’s a look at the Sunday and Monday games for Week 14. 3-9 …

It’s official. Cocoa High School senior wide receiver Jayvan Boggs is Florida’s new single-game record holder for receiving yards. Boggs, who signed with Florida State on Wednesday, caught 17 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns against Cardinal Mooney in the Class 2A state semifinals on Friday. Boggs breaks the previous record of 358 yards, set by Lake Nona’s Ryan …

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to maintain their lead atop the AFC North standings when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday during the Week 14 NFL schedule. Pittsburgh has won six of its last seven games, including a 44-38 victory at Cincinnati last week. The Steelers are seven-point favorites in the Week 14 NFL odds, despite losing to Cleveland …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is averaging 17.8 Fantasy points per game over his six starts. The Steelers play the Browns this week and any team facing a Jameis Winston-led offense has the potential for drives starting in strong field position due to turnovers. How should Wilson and other Steelers factor into your Week 14 NFL DFS strategy? Steelers running backs …