Getty Images Josh Allen isn’t one to quit on a play. That was rarely clearer than in Sunday night’s win over the San Francisco 49ers, when the Buffalo Bills quarterback managed to throw and catch a touchdown on the same play. Firing a short third-quarter pass to Amari Cooper in the red zone, Allen proceeded to race up for a …
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How Ohio State can help USC football and itself
Dec 13, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, United States; With the 2022 Peach Bowl helmets in front of him, Ohio State football coach Ryan Day answers questions during a news conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch Sports News Conference There is a lot of intense speculation about Ryan Day at Ohio State. Will Day be …
Read More »Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said during a video call that he still believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, gives the Jets their best chance to win. “We have great belief in Aaron, we really do,” …
Read More »Jalen Hurts mastering a unique role as Eagles keep winning
Jalen Hurts mastering a unique role as Eagles keep winning originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nick Sirianni didn’t wait till someone asked about Jalen Hurts. He answered the question before it was asked. In the box score, Hurts’ numbers look pedestrian. He completed 11 of 19 passes in Baltimore Sunday for 118 yards with a touchdown, no turnovers and …
Read More »Steelers’ Donte Jackson has high hopes for AFC North leaders: ‘The sky’s the limit’ for Pittsburgh’s defense
CINCINNATI — It’s safe to say that Donte Jackson is a little defensive when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. Jackson, who recorded one of the unit’s three turnovers in Sunday’s 44-38 win over the Bengals, took issue with a reporter who said that the Steelers’ defense has been great “so far” this season. “You said so far? It’s …
Read More »College football odds, picks, lines, predictions for Championship Week, 2024: Model backs Texas, SMU
Top-ranked Oregon will try to stay on track for the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff when it faces No. 3 Penn State in the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Saturday night. Oregon wrapped up an undefeated regular season with a 49-21 win over Washington last week, and it is a 3.5-point favorite against Penn State in …
Read More »NFL Week 13 Big Bets Recap: $5 on 13-team parlay cashes in for $23k
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst When it comes to football, there’s never a lack of interesting bets. But some stand out more than others in their peculiarity. For example: What goes through the mind of someone who’s betting just $1 on a three-leg parlay? We might never know the answer to that, but we know what’s going into the …
Read More »Should the Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for rookie first-rounder Michael Penix Jr.?
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last three games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown six interceptions without a touchdown, averaged 6.96 yards per attempt, and led an offense …
Read More »Kirby Smart reacts to Julian Humphrey’s decision to transfer
ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts during the first quarter against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Sanford Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart spoke with the media for the first time ahead of Georgia’s SEC championship game against the Texas …
Read More »Jets head coach backs Aaron Rodgers after seemingly leaving door open for QB change
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 seemed to leave the door open for change in the wake of Sunday’s …
Read More »Your Call: When do you gamble on a fake punt?
What’s more fun than second-guessing NFL coaches? Nothing, that’s what. So let’s do it every week, right here. This week, we had a plethora of gutsy coaching decisions, from Shane Steichen’s successful go-for-two gamble with 12 seconds remaining in the Colts’ win over the Patriots to Raheem Morris’ decision to stick with a clearly floundering Kirk Cousins in Atlanta’s loss …
Read More »Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin pushes to make College Football Playoff over SEC foes, Illinois’ Bret Bielema joins in
It’s politicking season, as coaches try to lay out their team’s case to make the 12-team College Football Playoff field. In the spirit of argument, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin took to social media over the weekend and posted a photo that compared the Rebels’ résumé to those of Alabama and South Carolina, since all three 9-3 SEC teams are on …
Read More »NFL top-10 rankings: Lions keep top spot while Bills, Eagles shove; Ravens fall
Last year at this time, the Eagles were starting a swoon from which they never recovered. What a difference a year makes. Now they’re one of the hottest teams in the NFL, along with the Lions and Bills. Meanwhile, though the back-to-back champion Chiefs were the first team to clinch a 2024 playoff berth, they continue to eke out games …
Read More »Broncos vs. Browns Monday Night Football bets: Top NFL anytime touchdown scorer props for Week 13 revealed
The Week 13 NFL schedule concludes with the Denver Broncos hosting the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. Both offenses are starting to play better football after difficult starts, with the Browns putting up their highest scoring outputs of the season over the last four games in wins over the Ravens and Steelers. Meanwhile, the Broncos have won seven of …
Read More »Monday Night Football prediction, odds, line, spread: Broncos vs. Browns picks, bets by expert on 23-7 roll
Teams coming off wins will clash when the Cleveland Browns battle the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Cleveland is coming off a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Denver defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 29-19, last Sunday. The Browns (3-8), fourth in the AFC North, are 1-4 on the road this season. The Broncos (7-5), third in the …
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