USATSI Aaron Rodgers is undecided on playing in 2025, and many around the NFL consider him a long shot to return to the New York Jets. It’s possible the quarterback won’t even finish 2024 as Gang Green’s starter, however, with both Rodgers and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich leaving the door open for change in the wake of Sunday’s loss to …
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Maye, Mayo dissect Patriots’ red-zone struggles in loss vs. Colts
Maye, Mayo dissect Patriots’ red-zone struggles in loss vs. Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There were a lot of reasons why the New England Patriots came up just short in their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday’s Week 13 game at Gillette Stadium, and red zone struggles should be at the top of the list. The …
Read More »Now that Gus Malzahn has bailed out, will UCF fans be patient with next coach? | Commentary
Gus Malzahn just gave UCF’s administration and its fan base the best early Christmas present he could ever give them. On this just-completed Thanksgiving weekend, I believe Knight Nation owes Malzahn a huge debt of gratitude. He voluntarily resigned as the head football coach on Saturday, apparently forfeited most of the $12 million in contract buyout money he could have …
Read More »Steelers’ Mike Tomlin acknowledges that George Pickens ‘has to grow up’ after costly penalties vs. Bengals
CINCINNATI — Mike Tomlin has been a staunch defender of George Pickens, but after Pickens committed two personal fouls during Sunday’s win over the Bengals, the Steelers coach acknowledged that something has to change regarding his young wideout. Pickens, who had to be escorted off the field at the end of last week’s loss in Cleveland, was flagged for both taunting and …
Read More »Jets defender lashes out at NFL referees after loss to Seahawks: ‘You f—ing suck’
Getty Images After a 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks continued a season of frustration for the New York Jets, cornerback D.J. Reed lashed out at the NFL’s referees on his X account in a brief but profane post directed at NFL officiating. The Jets’ latest loss, which dropped them to 3-9 on the season, came after the team was flagged …
Read More »Temple hires K.C. Keeler from Sam Houston: Two-time FCS national championship coach joining Owls
Temple has hired Sam Houston coach K.C. Keeler to fill its open position, the school announced on Sunday. Keeler, 65, is a two-time national championship-winning coach at the FCS level and the only coach in FCS history to win a national title at two different stops, doing so at Delaware in 2003 and Sam Houston in 2020. CBS Sports and …
Read More »Browns vs. Broncos odds, spread, prediction, time: Monday Night Football picks from NFL model on 22-8 roll
The Denver Broncos (7-5) will host the Cleveland Browns (3-8) in an AFC showdown on Monday Night Football. The Broncos have won two consecutive games and enter Week 13 as the final Wild-Card team in the AFC playoff bracket. Last week, Denver defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 29-19. Meanwhile, Cleveland snapped is two-game skid in Week 12 on Thursday Night …
Read More »Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 14
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 14 — another byepocalypse, when the Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots and Commanders will all be on bye. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Tennessee Titans (17% rostered) We already discussed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in last week’s …
Read More »Steelers’ Najee Harris says brief absence vs. Bengals was due to Thanksgiving dish upsetting his stomach
CINCINNATI — Najee Harris had no issues against the Bengals defense during the Steelers’ 44-38 win. Harris was, however, momentarily sidelined during the first quarter of Sunday’s game for a reason that had nothing to do with the Bengals or the game in general. The Steelers’ starting running back left the game after slowing up on a screen pass near the …
Read More »Joel Klatt’s top 10 college football rankings after drama-filled rivalry week
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Former football player, Joel Klatt speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM ) Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt released his top 10 college football rankings after rival week (Week 14). Klatt’s ranking underwent some major …
Read More »Bengals’ defense spoils another big game for Joe Burrow-led offense, making wrong kind of NFL history
Take the fork out of the Thanksgiving turkey and stick it in the Cincinnati Bengals. While not mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, Sunday’s 44-38 defeat at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers was the true last gasp for any sort of playoff hope that remained in the Queen City. It was also the latest porous defensive effort, which has proved to …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 13 winners and losers: Russell Wilson shines, Kirk Cousins flops, Vikings steal another one
Another Sunday, another full slate of NFL action nearly in the books. And Week 13 has been plenty full of drama, from the Minnesota Vikings surviving another close game to reach 10 wins to the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasting the Cincinnati Bengals in a high-scoring shootout to remain atop the AFC North. Here’s a look at some of Sunday’s biggest winners …
Read More »Big Ten fines Ohio State, Michigan $100K each for postgame fight after Wolverines’ stunning win
Getty Images The Big Ten has fined Michigan and Ohio State $100,000 each for violating the league’s sportsmanship policy following Michigan’s 13-10 win in Week 14, the conference announced on Sunday. Both schools are expected to accept the fine. This is the first major punitive measure that the conference will take after Michigan and Ohio State players fought on the field …
Read More »Steelers show they can win with offense, and what else we’re learning in Week 13
FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game in Week 13 and what they mean for each team going forward. Texans: We talk so much about the Texans’ offensive woes in the second half of games, but what about the defensive side of the ball? DeMeco Ryans’ unit is just as much at fault for the …
Read More »Ted Johnson: ‘Big choke job’ by Pats defense in loss to Colts
Ted Johnson: ‘Big choke job’ by Pats defense in loss to Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts marked one of the New England Patriots’ most disappointing defeats of the 2024 season. The Patriots led by seven points when they punted to the Colts with just over five minutes remaining. Indianapolis went on to …
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