The Week 13 NFL schedule concludes with a primetime AFC matchup with the Denver Broncos hosting the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Empower Field at Mile High is at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Broncos will be looking to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. The NFL DFS player pool features a mix of young talent and …
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49ers injury bug: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason among those headed to injured reserve
The San Francisco 49ers entered this season with lofty aspirations. For the most part, their hopes have been dashed — and the bottom may be in danger of falling out from under them. On Monday, the 49ers revealed the latest in a spate of injuries that have devastated the team this season. Sunday’s blowout in Buffalo dropped the Niners’ record …
Read More »Michigan State football DB commit affirms pledge to Spartans
Michigan State football landed the commitment of Terrance ‘Deuce’ Edwards last Wednesday, flipping the prospect from West Virginia. Just under a week later, Michigan State has lost defensive back’s coach Demetrice Martin to UCLA, which in turn has resulted in the loss of LaRue Zamorano’s commitment. Edwards has made sure that Spartan fans know he doesn’t have plans on the …
Read More »Oilers’ Jeff Skinner fined $2,000 by NHL for embellishment
NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct. 22 game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the league said. His second citation, which triggered the fine, came in the second period …
Read More »Browns vs. Broncos score, live updates: Monday Night Football is a mile high in Week 13 as Cleveland visits Denver
The Denver Broncos have quietly been a brick wall on defense this year. They’re third in the league in both total defense and scoring defense and enter Week 13 leading the NFL in sacks. While great defenses on perhaps unexpected playoff contenders don’t often get a lot of press, rookie quarterbacks who may lead their teams to the playoffs do. …
Read More »2024 Championship Week college football score predictions, odds, picks: Projections via 10,000 simulations
No. 2 Texas will have an opportunity to get revenge for its regular-season loss to No. 5 Georgia when they meet in the 2024 SEC Championship on Saturday afternoon during the Championship Week college football schedule. The Bulldogs picked up a 30-15 road win in Austin earlier this season, but they are 2.5-point underdogs in the Championship Week college football …
Read More »49ers’ Trent Williams and his wife say their son was stillborn
The San Francisco 49ers were hit by another family tragedy with the announcement that star left tackle Trent Williams’ wife gave birth to a stillborn son late last week. Sondra Williams announced on Instagram on Sunday that she gave birth to Trenton O’Brien Williams Jr. on Nov. 24. Williams also wrote that she was initially pregnant with twins and lost …
Read More »Here’s how the last-place Panthers can still win the NFC South despite a 3-9 record
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 …
Read More »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 …
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