Getty Images The Carolina Panthers are in line for a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft (per Tankathon), yet aren’t out of the NFC playoff race. Thanks to the ineptitude of the NFC South, there is a pathway for the Panthers to make the playoffs — even though Carolina will finish with a losing record this season. The Panthers …
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Marvin Harrison Jr.’s productivity should ramp up heading into the Fantasy Football playoffs
It’s been feast or famine for Marvin Harrison Jr. all season long. He’s averaging 11.5 Fantasy points per game, but the consistency every week has left much to be desired. In 13 weeks, Harrison has scored double-digit Fantasy points just six times. If it wasn’t for a Week 2 29-point explosion against the Los Angeles Chargers and his Week 8 …
Read More »Michigan State football lands 2025 DB Evan Young
Michigan State’s secondary coach Blue Adams works with players during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing. In a mere minutes after Michigan State football has lost the commitment of LaRue Zamorano, the Spartans have added a commitment to the defensive backfield. Evan Young has made the decision to make the commitment to …
Read More »Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair offers apology after illegal hit on Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence
Getty Images On Sunday, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a nasty, helmet-to-helmet hit that injured Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Al-Shaair was ejected from the contest, and his illegal hit sparked a scuffle that led to Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones and tight end Evan Engram being penalized as well. Al-Shaair could be facing a potential suspension from the league …
Read More »Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides cryptic response when asked about Diontae Johnson’s status following DNP
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh declined on Sunday to provide an explanation for why wide receiver Diontae Johnson didn’t play a snap in Baltimore’s loss to the Eagles despite being dressed and active. On Monday, the answer remained a mystery. When asked to clarify Johnson’s status, Harbaugh said this: “At this time, I’m gonna have to wait, just to clarify …
Read More »Oklahoma hires Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator after leading Washington State’s top-15 scoring offense
USATSI Oklahoma is hiring Washington State’s Ben Arbuckle as its new offensive coordinator, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The 29-year old Arbuckle is set to replace Seth Littrell, who was fired seven games into the 2024 season, and will be the third full-time offensive coordinator in what will be four seasons under coach Brent Venables. Arbuckle, a former tight …
Read More »Saints say Taysom Hill likely suffered season-ending ACL tear in Rams loss
Do-it-all Saints tight end Taysom Hill is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee in New Orleans’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “It looks like an ACL tear,” interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. “He’ll probably get a second opinion, but it looks like it will be season-ending.” Hill converted a key fourth down …
Read More »Nick Sirianni calls BS over ‘game-manager’ label for Jalen Hurts, says QB deserves MVP consideration
BALTIMORE — Jalen Hurts has bee playing excellent football during the Philadelphia Eagles’ eight-game winning streak. Hurts has 20 touchdowns to just two giveaways during the stretch, playing a vital role in why the Eagles are one of the best teams in the NFL. Yet the box score shows Hurts threw just 19 passes in the win, five of which …
Read More »OU football goes for ‘the home run’ by hiring Ben Arbuckle as OC: Social media reacts
The OU football team is hiring Washington State’s Ben Arbuckle as its new offensive coordinator. Arbuckle and the Sooners are finalizing a three-year contract, according to a report by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Monday. Arbuckle, 29, served as a co-offensive coordinator at Western Kentucky in 2022 and an offensive coordinator at Washington State from 2023-24. Here’s how people on social media reacted to …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey knee injury update: 49ers RB expected to miss six weeks after being placed on IR
USATSI Achilles tendinitis robbed San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey of the first eight games of the 2024 NFL season. A knee injury knocked the running back out of Sunday night’s Week 13 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, and now it might keep the Pro Bowler sidelined for the rest of the year. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced Monday that McCaffrey …
Read More »Giants place DT Dexter Lawrence on injured reserve, likely ending his season
The New York Giants defense is going to have to learn to adjust without Pro Bowl tackle Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence, who dislocated his left elbow in the third quarter of the Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys in Dallas, was placed on injured reserve Monday along with rookie tight end Theo Johnson, who hurt his foot in the game. Lawrence leads …
Read More »Patriots-Colts Stock Watch: Henry’s blunder proves costly in Pats loss
Patriots-Colts Stock Watch: Henry’s blunder proves costly in Pats loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time to play the blame game after the New England Patriots’ 10th loss of the 2024 NFL season. Sunday’s 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium may have been the Patriots’ most deflating defeat of the campaign. They had a seven-point …
Read More »College football recruiting: Four key storylines to follow during National Signing Day 2024
Signing Day arrives Wednesday, Dec. 4, earlier than ever in NCAA history. It begins the three-day Early Signing Period, which will run through Dec. 6. Thanks to significant changes in the Division I recruiting calendar, this year’s signing period isn’t just about circling a date — it’s about navigating a perfect storm of pressure, opportunity, and chaos, as CBS Sports …
Read More »Broncos vs. Browns where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, odds, pick for ‘MNF’ game
In the final game of Week 13, the Denver Broncos play host to the Cleveland Browns on “Monday Night Football.” Denver has won two in a row and vaulted itself into the thick of the AFC playoff race, and it’s looking to secure its second three-game winning streak of the season. With a bye next week and a stretch-run schedule …
Read More »Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 13: My Cause My Cleats, wild Josh Allen TD and more
Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season was a busy one, with four days of action-packed football. It all began on Thanksgiving Day with the Detroit Lions continuing the tradition of hosting a game on the holiday, this time against the Chicago Bears. The Bears fumbled the ending of the game so badly, it was a catalyst to the firing …
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