Having taken six in a row, the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7). Despite that, the Steelers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 37.5 points. The Ravens completely dismantled the Miami Dolphins 56-19 last weekend, while …
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Alabama back-up QB Ty Simpson not expected to transfer
The Alabama roster is going to go through a serious purge the next few days as players will begin to enter the transfer portal after an unfortunate Rose Bowl loss. The additions of NIL and transfer portal have greatly changed the game of college football, so these roster purges is becoming an annual thing for the premier programs of the …
Read More »LOOK: Lions fan purchases ‘Decker Reported’ billboards around Detroit
Getty Images Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team’s controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Over the last week, billboards correcting the Lions’ record have been popping up all over town. After scoring a late touchdown to pull within one point, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed a pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker for the …
Read More »A.J. Brown opens up on media silence amid Eagles funk: ‘I’m not trying to make it worse than what it is’
For the first time in 12 days, A.J. Brown stood up in front of several cameras and spoke to the Philadelphia media. Brown made it clear he is not upset with the Philadelphia Eagles coaches nor the play-calling, but needed to get something off his chest. “I didn’t wanna be negative,” Brown said, via NJ.com. “I was already into the …
Read More »2023-24 college football bowl records by conference: Pac-12, Big 12 reign as Sun Belt gets 12 teams into field
Getty Images There figures to be major changes coming to the bowls next season. With the start of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the concept of a New Year’s Six goes away. Those six bowls will now host quarterfinal and semifinal games in the new format. Also, the demise of the Pac-12 means the seven bowls that currently host teams …
Read More »Bucs understand win-and-you’re-in urgency in finale vs. Panthers
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs were already talking about treating every game like a playoff game five weeks ago, so of course, there’s no need to manufacture any lose-and-go-home urgency for Sunday’s regular-season finale against Carolina. The threat is very real. If Tampa Bay loses — to the team with the worst record in the NFL — then …
Read More »Ravens, Cowboys could have interest in Dalvin Cook if he clears waivers
The Jets are expected to make Dalvin Cook’s departure official Wednesday. The running back has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent Thursday afternoon. The Ravens and Cowboys are expected to have interest in Cook if he clears waivers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Anderson said the Ravens has potential interest in adding Cook to their …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy says Michigan stole signs to ‘even playing field’ with Ohio State
When answering a question about Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday’s College Football Playoff teleconference, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said most college football programs legally steal signs, including Ohio State in 2019 and 2020. “I also feel like it’s so unfortunate because there’s probably – I don’t want to say a crazy number, but I’d say a good number, 80 percent …
Read More »49ers’ Kyle Shanahan and Rams’ Sean McVay have a budding rivalry, but don’t expect many theatrics in Week 18
Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Rams continues a rich, modern rivalry between teams led by offensive minds Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. But don’t expect the Week 18 tilt to advance football philosophies in any meaningful way. The 49ers have locked into the No. 1 seed and have already ruled out Brock Purdy (rest) and Christian McCaffrey (calf) for …
Read More »Tyreek Hill leaves Dolphins practice after fire breaks out at Florida home; family safe
Getty Images The home of Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters were seen battling the flames in Southwest Ranches. Areal footage of the scene shows Hill’s mansion engulfed in heavy smoke as rescue crews, who were seen needing to cut into the roof of the home, worked to manage the fire. Hill …
Read More »Vikings turn back to Nick Mullens at QB for Week 18 matchup vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings are making yet another change at quarterback with their playoff hopes on the line. Nick Mullens will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings when they take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday. “Like what went into the decision last week, Nick has been very effective moving the …
Read More »Ranking all 20 College Football Playoff semifinal games in four-team era as field sets for expansion in 2024
The final days of the four-team College Football Playoff are on the horizon. The landscape of the sport will see a seismic shift this fall to a 12-team playoff format that will mark the biggest change since adopting the CFP in favor of the BCS National Championship in 2014. The inaugural College Football Playoff featured Oregon knocking off reigning national …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Bears keep Justin Fields, trade No. 1 pick within NFC; five QBs go in top-15 selections
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Read More »Vikings going back to QB Nick Mullens for must-win game against Lions
The Minnesota Vikings will be going back to Nick Mullens for their must-win Week 18 game against the Detroit Lions. “Nick has been very effective moving the team. We’ve been very explosive as an offense when he’s been in there,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. “Nick knows that the one area that we must focus on is the possession …
Read More »Ryan Silverfield promotes Jordon Hankins to Memphis football defensive coordinator
Jordon Hankins has been promoted to Memphis football defensive coordinator, coach Ryan Silverfield announced on Wednesday. Hankins had previously served as linebackers coach and interim defensive coordinator for the Tigers’ AutoZone Liberty Bowl win over Iowa State on Dec. 29. Hankins was elevated to interim defensive coordinator for the bowl game after Matt Barnes left for Mississippi State. “I am …
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