There were hits and misses on the Week 8 sleeper page. Cedric Tillman was a smash, Bo Nix kept coming through and Braelon Allen collected double-digit touches and a touchdown. But there were no right answers with the Tampa Bay wideouts, Rashod Bateman lost his way at Cleveland and Hunter Henry was one rare tight end who didn’t celebrate the …
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USA TODAY Sports experts offer predictions on Clemson vs Louisville
Sept 7, 2024; Clemson, SC, USA; The Clemson Tigers played the Appalachian State Mountaineers in college football Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) warms up. Mandatory Credit: Alex Hicks Jr./USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images Following a bye week, the Clemson Tigers are back at it this Saturday when they host the Louisville Cardinals in Death Valley. …
Read More »‘Home Alone’ star Macaulay Culkin dresses as Bengals QB Joe Burrow for Halloween
The comparisons between actor Macaulay Culkin and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have raged on through the years, and, frankly, the similarity in their appearance is startling. And for his part, Culkin has embraced the narrative, dressing as Burrow for Halloween this year. The comparisons between Burrow and Culkin, who’s best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” …
Read More »2024 Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: TE, K, DEF
Cade Otton aims to prove he belongs in the TE1 ranks, T.J. Hockeson makes his long-awaited return from his knee injury, and Tucker Kraft fights for looks in the Packers’ crowded skill group. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver Week 9 Tight Ends 1 Travis Kelce KC vs TB 2 Trey McBride ARI vs CHI 3 Evan Engram …
Read More »Will James Franklin, Penn State finally win the big one against Ohio State? ‘I think it’s our time’
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. — Have you ever heard the sharp crack of white gold against polished wood? When the giant-sized championship ring affixed on Pat Kraft’s right ring finger meets the conference room table before him, the sound is unmistakable. Crack! It is the sound of success, the sound of investment, of tradition, of history. Crack! Crack! The melody Kraft …
Read More »Fantasy Football Make or Break: Why you can implement the double-tight end strategy in Week 9
This week’s Make or Break article is focused on one key aspect to success for borderline players: opportunity. Volume is king in fantasy football and when your time comes for increased opportunity, can you take advantage? I’ve got two running backs and a wide receiver plus two tight ends with intriguing opportunities this week — and some potentially creative usage …
Read More »Georgia vs. Florida series history
. The Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators has been around since 1904. Georgia leads the series with 56 wins while Florida only has 44 wins. Since 2010, Georgia has won nine out of 14 times. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has had a tough time this season down in Gainesville. Saturday’s …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: Jets vs. Texans fantasy football breakdown
You can watch Thursday Night Football: Jets vs. Texans at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on Amazon Prime Video. Two teams with mirror-opposite records square off on TNF tonight, as the 2-6 New York Jets host the 6-2 Houston Texans. The Jets find themselves mired in yet another season of high expectations and disappointing results, while the Texans, once again …
Read More »Florida’s initial SEC Availability Report ahead of Georgia game
Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) as defensive back Javon Bullard (22) defends during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.The Georgia Bulldogs held off the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Flgai 102922 Florida Vs Georgia 104 …
Read More »Bryce Young to start in Week 9, when Saints anticipate Derek Carr’s return
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is scheduled to get his second straight start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, who expect to have Derek Carr return under center for the first time since Week 5. Andy Dalton was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, but Carolina coach Dave Canales said he wanted to err on the side of …
Read More »The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: Josh Downs’ play this year far exceeds his stat line
A simple look at a box score or a study of fantasy football categories doesn’t always tell the whole story of how a player is performing. Dalton Del Don attempts to identify misleading numbers that are worth a closer look. Yes … The Numbers Do Lie. Josh Downs’ 58.5 receiving yards per game are a lie Downs ranks 32nd in …
Read More »Paul Finebaum says he’s ‘not impressed so far’ with Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer
Alabama football’s idle week has given Paul Finebaum the chance to wipe off his signature glasses and give the Crimson Tide’s first lap after Nick Saban a closer look. In a Thursday morning appearance on the Andy and Ari podcast, the SEC Network analyst joined the fanbase in the criticism of former Washington coach Kalen DeBoer once and for all. …
Read More »CMC = Blair Witch: NFL players & personalities haunting us this Halloween
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. In the spirit of the season, here’s a chilling comparison of NFL personalities and characters from classic horror films: 😈 Sam Darnold as Jack Torrance (“The Shining”) The setup for …
Read More »The Program: Coaching, connections and how this SJ-O football staff has the Spartans dreaming big
Oct. 31—ST. JOSEPH — Marshall Schacht initially didn’t like the St. Joseph-Ogden football program. Funny to think of now considering he’s spent the past 32 seasons coaching the Spartans. But in the late 1980s, Schacht was all about Champaign Central football. Same for his good friend, John Wright Jr. Until Wright transferred to SJ-O when Unit 4 teachers went on …
Read More »NFL Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Lions ahead in race to get the No. 1 seeds, and NFC West leader is … whoa
A little less than halfway into the season, some teams are separating themselves in the playoff race. And there are a few surprises. Here is how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 9 of the NFL season, with some observations about the current playoff bracket afterward: (Yahoo Sports) Chiefs, Bills lead the race Getting the No. 1 seed is …
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