All eyes will be on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday. Many bettors will have a vested interest in how many yards and/or touchdown passes Purdy and Mahomes account for in the NFL’s championship game, but there’s an interesting prop bet available at FanDuel …
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Patriots in talks to add ex-Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to offensive staff, per report
USATSI The New England Patriots are still formulating their offensive coaching staff, including looking to add Ben McAdoo to the unit. Per Sports Illustrated, McAdoo is in talks to join the Patriots offensive staff under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt although his role hasn’t been finalized. McAdoo was head coach of the New York Giants from 2016 to 2017, making …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Here’s where these 2023 Kansas City Chiefs currently rank among franchise’s best teams
Not many NFL teams can match the rich history of the Kansas City Chiefs. That history continues to the present day, with the franchise just one win away from capturing its third Super Bowl win in five years. Kansas City has had many great teams over the years. Some of those teams won champions, while others came up just short. This …
Read More »3 QBs the Steelers should consider in the 2024 NFL draft
As of now, we have no idea what the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room will look like at the start of the 2024 season. Kenny Pickett is returning and we presume will be the starter heading into training camp, Mason Rudolph is a free agent and Mitch Trubisky should be cut loose to save salary cap. If the Steelers do opt …
Read More »Fantasy hockey preview – Fresh opportunities for these four players
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comFeb 5, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. A tumultuous all-star break made up in action off the ice for what it lacked on the ice in the fantasy hockey …
Read More »Ron Rivera, Mike Zimmer, Aden Durde interviewing for Cowboys defensive coordinator
Dan Quinn replaced Ron Rivera as head coach of the Commanders. Rivera may replace Quinn as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys. Rivera is one of three candidates who will interview for Cowboys defensive coordinator in the next two days. Rivera, Mike Zimmer and Aden Durde are all interviewing Monday or Tuesday, according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. …
Read More »Andy Bischoff leaves Giants for Chargers in lateral move, the eighth coaching change from Brian Daboll’s 2023 staff
An eighth Giants coach is gone from Brian Daboll’s 2023 staff. That makes 12 changes in two years. Tight ends coach Andy Bischoff is leaving the team to become Jim Harbaugh’s tight ends coach/run game coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to FootballScoop. The Giants, who blocked offensive coordinator Mike Kafka from interviewing for the Seattle Seahawks’ OC job, …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Sam Darnold becomes popular longshot MVP pick
No quarterback who entered a Super Bowl as the backup has gone on to become the game’s MVP. However, that hasn’t stopped bettors from putting a sprinkle on a long shot to win the Pete Rozelle Trophy. RELATED: Super Bowl LVIII line tracker: ‘It’s all Chiefs moneyline bets’ The backup QB, after all, is one snap away from being thrust …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Under-the-radar moves that got 49ers to NFL’s championship game for second time in five years
The San Francisco 49ers arguably have the most talented roster in the NFL, certainly one of the major reasons why they’re playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. The team has star players across the board (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave), but it’s the under-the-radar moves that truly has …
Read More »Eugene Brooks finishes as a top 10 interior offensive lineman in the 2024 class per On3
Much was made about the Oklahoma Sooners’ offensive line class in 2024. Some were even questioning Bill Bedenbaugh’s ability as a recruiter and coach. Although Oklahoma missed out on some of their top prospects, that narrative was crazy talk. Bedenbaugh has built a reputation for taking guys who aren’t highly recruited and turning them into stars. Orlando Brown Jr., Creed …
Read More »Travis Kelce props, Super Bowl 58 odds, player picks, bets: Simulation says back over 68.5 yards
Now that Super Bowl Week here, bettors are taking aim at the hundreds of available Super Bowl 58 prop bets for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers matchup. Tight end Travis Kelce of the Chiefs will be at the heart of many Super Bowl player props because of his popularity and talent. Kelce is a key part of …
Read More »Shanahan confirms talk with Purdy about 49ers’ Brady pursuit
Shanahan confirms talk with Purdy about 49ers’ Brady pursuit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy and Tom Brady have two very different outlooks on the 49ers’ pursuit of the seven-time Super Bowl champion. But 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to NBC Sports’ Peter King that he did tell Purdy he would be San Francisco’s starter for the …
Read More »Nikhil Jefferson, 2024 defensive lineman, commits to Vanderbilt football
Vanderbilt football landed a commitment Sunday from 3-star defensive lineman Nikhil Jefferson. Jefferson, a 6-foot-2, 300-pounder from Tampa, Florida, also had offers from Louisville, Rutgers and West Virginia. Like many Vanderbilt recruits, Jefferson is a multi-sport athlete who also competed in shot put and discus, according to his 247Sports profile. He is rated the No. 202 defensive lineman nationwide by …
Read More »Creating 2023 NFL rookie awards, from Best QB to Biggest Day 3 Gem: Texans class highlighted
The 2023 NFL Draft only had three quarterbacks off the board in the first four picks, and the second one selected, C.J. Stroud, outplayed everybody in his draft class. With only the Super Bowl remaining before the 2023 season officially comes to a close, it’s time to create awards to hand to deserving first-year pros. Before I begin, I’ll provide …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: How to watch, live stream the Super Bowl 58 pregame show on CBS Sports HQ, specials, more
USATSI What’s Super Bowl Sunday without special pregame coverage? Fortunately, CBS Sports has you covered. With Super Bowl LVIII featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers fast approaching — it’s less than a week away — here’s a look at how you can watch. Before broadcasting the big game on CBS, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, the network will feature an exclusive residency …
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