If Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons gets at least half a sack in Week 17 or Week 18, he’ll accomplish something only three players — all Hall of Famers — have done before. Parsons is at 9.5 sacks so far this season after finishing his first three seasons with 13.0, 13.5 and 14.0 sacks. With another half-sack this year, he’ll …

The college football bowl schedule rolls on this weekend, as the table gets set for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals next week. There are five bowl games on Friday and eight on Saturday, including a pair of ranked vs. ranked matchups. No. 13 Miami (FL) faces No. 18 Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday afternoon, while No. 17 …

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) didn’t practice again Friday. Despite missing practice all week, and the team listing Watson as questionable to play Sunday, coach Matt LaFleur said the door is “still open” for Watson. Watson played 30 of 69 snaps in Monday night’s win over the Saints before his injury. He has 29 receptions for 620 yards and …

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava looks to pass under pressure from Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell during the first half of the Trojans’ 35-31 comeback win in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Friday. (David Becker / Getty Images) It was less than four months ago, at the start of his third and most consequential season yet as …

The Chargers will have running back J.K. Dobbins back in the lineup for Saturday’s game in New England. NFL Media reports that the Chargers will activate Dobbins from injured reserve ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Patriots. Dobbins has missed the last four games with a knee injury. Dobbins was enjoying a strong comeback season in his first …

Much of the college football betting world has turned its attention to the upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinals, but there are still 18 bowl games not affiliated with the playoffs unfolding before the first CFP kickoff on New Year’s Eve. NFL opt-outs, the transfer portal, injuries and coaching changes impact many of these matchups. Motivation if a key factor to …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion. Hurts has been in concussion protocol since his head hit the turf during Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. He did not participate in practice this week, while backup Kenny Pickett took over the starter’s duties. Pickett has been dealing with …

Nov 30, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) reacts after a sack against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Boston College will be without their top pass-rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku for Saturday afternoon’s Pinstripe Bowl against the Huskers. This was confirmed by multiple media outlets …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has gone from likely out against the Cowboys to officially out against the Cowboys. The Eagles released their final injury report of the week on Friday afternoon and it showed that Hurts has been ruled out for Week 17 because of the concussion that he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders. Hurts did not …

The first round of the College Football Playoff was a dud. It doesn’t matter if you think they put the wrong teams in or if you blame the format of the tournament and the way it’s seeded, there’s no arguing the first four games all stunk. When the most dramatic moment of the four games was Clemson making it a …

The Saints have ruled out quarterback Derek Carr (left hand) and running back Alvin Kamara (groin) for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Carr injured his hand in the Week 14 win over the Giants, and Kamara was hurt after 25 snaps in the Week 15 loss to the Commanders. Neither player practiced this week. Rookie Spencer Rattler will make his …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Texas Tech football team won eight games this season, but the Red Raiders weren’t perfect. Far from it. They were especially lacking on defense, and it cost defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and defensive passing game coordinator Marcel Yates their jobs. The vulnerability showed up again Friday night in the Liberty Bowl as Arkansas big-played Tech to …

Titans running back Tony Pollard did not practice all week but he still may be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Tennessee has listed Pollard (ankle) as questionable. Receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) is in the same boat, as he’s listed as questionable despite not practicing all week. Kicker Nick Folk, however, is out with his abdominal injury. …

The Oklahoma Sooners and Navy Midshipmen will clash in a battle of wagons and boats in the Armed Forces Bowl. Oklahoma enters the game off a disappointing first year in the SEC, finishing 6-6 and barely achieving bowl eligibility. While the Sooners’ season as a whole was disappointing, it did include the high point of knocking off Alabama 24-3 in …

Shanahan pinpoints what makes Lions’ offense so dangerous originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 11 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the tall task of slowing down the Detroit Lions’ explosive offense when the two teams meet on “Monday …