The Dolphins could be eliminated from playoff contention as soon as today, if both the Chargers beat the Patriots and the Broncos beat the Bengals. If that happens — or if the Dolphins lose to the Browns on Sunday — Miami will be eliminated. And, as explained by Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are expected to release …
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Shorthanded Cougars impress in Holiday Bowl loss to No. 21 Syracuse
Dec. 28—Making his first start in over a year and first in the crimson and gray, Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus led the Cougs to an eight-play, 68-yard scoring drive on the first possession of the DirecTV Holiday Bowl on Friday. Eckhaus and senior Kyle Williams shined for the Cougs, but it was the No. 21 Syracuse Orange who would …
Read More »Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: How to watch, kickoff time and more
James Conner and the Arizona Cardinals will visit the Los Angeles Rams Saturday night, here’s how to watch. (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Los Angeles Rams will host the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium this Saturday for a game that will close out an NFL Network all-day triple-header. The 8 p.m. ET Rams vs. Cardinals game will be …
Read More »Hernández: USC players stepped up during a Las Vegas Bowl win. Now Lincoln Riley must do the same
USC coach Lincoln Riley celebrates while holding the Las Vegas Bowl trophy following the Trojans’ win over Texas A&M at Allegiant Stadium Friday night. (David Becker / Getty Images) Lincoln Riley was beaming. The USC coach said he saw it when his team came back from an 17-point deficit against Texas A&M to claim a 35-31 victory in the Las Vegas …
Read More »Eagles vs. Cowboys prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 17 bets from proven model
The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch the NFC East Division title and at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs with a win over their top rival, the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles (12-3) had a 10-game winning streak snapped in the final seconds by the Commanders, 36-33, last week. The Cowboys (7-8) may be out of …
Read More »North Carolina State vs. East Carolina prediction, odds, spread: 2024 Military Bowl picks from proven model
The East Carolina Pirates (7-5) and North Carolina State Wolfpack (6-6) will meet for the first time since 2022 when they square off in the 2024 Military Bowl on Saturday night. ECU won four of its final five games following an in-season coaching change, earning a postseason game against an in-state rival. NC State clinched bowl eligibility with a 35-30 win …
Read More »Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals: How to watch, kickoff time and more
The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Denver Broncos on Saturday, here’s now to watch the game. (Katie Stratman-Imagn Images) The fact that Joe Burrow is playing in an NFL game this week may have been overshadowed by the news that he just bought the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line Katana swords for Christmas. But it’s true, the 7-8 Bengals will host …
Read More »What’s at stake in the 2024 Independence Bowl for No. 22 Army vs. Louisiana Tech?
Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Army Black Knights quarterback Bryson Daily (13) runs with the ball against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half of the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883630 ORIG FILE ID: 20241214_ams_bw1_0236.JPG The 2024 Independence Bowl between No. 22 Army and Louisiana Tech is set for …
Read More »Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings (Half-PPR)
If you’re reading this, congratulations. You’ve made it to fantasy football’s most important week — what is, for most, the fantasy football championship. Next up is a crucial week of lineup setting, which will make or break the 16 weeks of back-breaking work you’ve put into your rosters leading up to now. It’s a tricky part of the season, unfortunately, …
Read More »Boston College vs. Nebraska prediction, odds, line: 2024 Pinstripe Bowl picks by proven college football model
The 2024 Pinstripe Bowl features the Boston College Eagles (7-5) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6) battling on Saturday afternoon. The Cornhuskers enter this matchup having lost five of their last six games following a promising start to the season. Meanwhile, Boston College ended the regular season on a two-game win streak, wrapping up the regular season with a 34-23 win …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Week 17 FLEX rankings (Full-PPR)
Generally speaking, a good tiebreaker for making some of your most difficult FLEX decisions is to lean in favor of players on high-powered offenses with scoring potential. That short description does, of course, cover the pass catchers on the Green Bay Packers with the über talented Jordan Love behind center. Unfortunately, the target tree in Green Bay has far too …
Read More »Georgia OL accepts Senior Bowl invitation
Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) reacts after a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during overtime at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs standout offensive lineman Tate Ratledge plans to play in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Ratledge is the first Georgia player to accept an invitation to the …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Week 17 TE rankings (Full-PPR)
Not too long ago, fantasy football managers were lamenting the landing spot for rookie tight end Brock Bowers, selected with the 13th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Without a solid answer at quarterback and a less-than-exciting offense, his prospects to have a Sam LaPorta-esque rookie season seemed grim. As it turns out, we couldn’t …
Read More »North Carolina vs. UConn prediction, odds, line: 2024 Fenway Bowl picks, best bets by college football model
The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6) will play their final game without new head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines when they face the UConn Huskies (8-4) in the 2024 Fenway Bowl on Saturday. North Carolina replaced former coach Mack Brown with Belichick, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins. Interim coach Freddie Kitchens will remain with the …
Read More »Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, kickoff time and more
The New England Patriots will host a Saturday game at Gillette Stadium against the Los Angeles Charges this weekend, here’s how to watch. (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) Quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will welcome Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers for a Week 17 matchup at Gillette Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game between the AFC …
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