Drake Maye has injury scare in Patriots-Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Saturday’s game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start for the New England Patriots. Their prized rookie quarterback Drake Maye took a helmet-to-helmet hit while scrambling near the sideline just five minutes into the first quarter. He briefly went under …

Cam Ward might be playing in Miami’s Pop-Tarts Bowl, but it seems he’ll be without his favorite receiver. Xavier Restrepo announced hours before the slated bowl game kickoff against Iowa State that he was declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Though he didn’t mention the game in his post, it likely means he has opted out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. …

USATSI We are getting closer and closer to finalizing the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released their 15 modern-era finalists — a list that started with 167 nominees, before being cut to 50, then to 25 and now, 15.  The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee may elect …

The No. 22 Army Black Knights and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are set to square off in the 2024 Independence Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28. Army enters at 11-2 but is coming off a loss in the historic Army vs. Navy Game, falling 31-13, on Dec. 14. Louisiana Tech enters at 5-7 and coming off a 33-0 win over Kennesaw State …

Giants general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are reportedly “not seen as a package deal.” The Athletic’s Diana Russini reported Saturday that, while co-owner John Mara “plans on sticking to his word” of keeping Schoen and Daboll, the two will be evaluated independently. “Though they arrived from Buffalo together and have contracts that align, ownership is evaluating them …

ESPN College GameDay set was live inside Ohio Stadium prior to the football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. ESPN may not have a television contract with the Big Ten any longer, but now that the postseason has begun, the sports media giant seems to be just fine with …

The NFL’s Saturday tripleheader in Week 17 kicks off in Foxborough, where the New England Patriots will play host to the Los Angeles Chargers.  While the home team is already eliminated from playoff contention as Drake Maye and Co. enter this matchup at 3-12, this game has massive implications for the Chargers as they push for a postseason berth. If …

Getty Images Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has played his last college football game. The redshirt senior announced his intentions to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on his Instagram account, foregoing a final year of eligibility.  Beck’s season was cut short during the SEC Championship Game against Texas when he sustained an injury to his right elbow on the final play before …

Patriots-Chargers preview: Ja’Lynn Polk trending in wrong direction? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — What are the stakes? The Patriots have very little to play for when it comes to the standings. If anything, there should be some level of attempting to at the very least match last year’s atrocious four-win record. Yet, the stakes exist. They exist for a …

Carson Beck is leaving Georgia and entering the 2025 NFL draft, the Bulldogs quarterback announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old Beck took to Instagram to thank his teammates and coaches at Georgia and wrote that he will remain around the Bulldogs as they head to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against No. 7 Notre Dame in Wednesday’s Sugar Bowl. First off …

The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) will try to extend their four-game winning streak when they host the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) in an NFC West battle on Saturday. Los Angeles has won eight of its last 10 games to take a half-game lead over Seattle atop the division standings. Arizona has dropped four of its last five games, including a 36-30 …

Bragging rights are on the line in the 2024 New Mexico Bowl on Saturday as a Group of Five team will match up with a Power Four program. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns of the Sun Belt Conference will take on the TCU Horned Frogs of the Big 12, in the first-ever meeting between the schools. Louisiana is 10-3 and won …

The Los Angeles Chargers can take some of the suspense out of the AFC playoff picture on Saturday, taking on the New England Patriots. Jim Harbaugh’s bunch can sew up one of the two remaining spots on the AFC side of the playoff bracket with a win over the 3-12 Patriots, who’ve struggled in a rebuilding year in their first …

Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon (70) celebrates the Trojans win over UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images A lot of things went wrong for USC football in the Las Vegas Bowl against Texas A&M. Lincoln Riley clock management was atrocious. Jayden Maiava made some really bad mistakes. USC didn’t …

Eli Manning is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Giants quarterback is among 15 players who made the cut Saturday. Selections get announced Feb. 6 during a 9 p.m. show on NFL Network. Cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, offensive tackle Willie Anderson, offensive guard Jahri Evans, tight end Antonio Gates, wide receiver Torry …