After Week 4, I took some time to check in on the 2024 NFL Draft class and how they were performing for fantasy football managers. Now, with another month in the books, it’s time to revisit. Here’s a look at several rookies who have had a memorable four weeks — for better or for worse. Biggest surprise: QB Bo Nix, …
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Who is Texas football’s most improved player? Give me tight end Gunnar Helm | Golden
The Texas football team is off this week, but an amazing season in the sport rages on. Following the bye, Texas (7-1, 3-1) will close out the regular season with four games against Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas A&M. The Florida and Kentucky dates are home games. The Longhorns will visit their old rivals at Arkansas and Texas A&M. Texas …
Read More »Celebrating too soon? NFL players have been dropping the ball for some time
People are buzzing about New York Jets receiver Malachi Corley having his first touchdown overturned when he dropped the ball right before crossing the goal line. How is that possible? Well, it happens more frequently than you might imagine with the Jets rookie only the latest one wanting to celebrate too soon. Malachi Corley, WR, New York Jets (2024) With …
Read More »Binge, Stream, Skip: Week 9 Fantasy Football
Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip. Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in …
Read More »Auburn becomes frontrunner to land four-star DL Joseph Mbatchou
. Auburn football is hosting one of the top defensive linemen from the 2025 class this weekend, which could ultimately close the deal. Joseph Mbatchou, a four-star defensive lineman from Loganville, Georgia, is set to visit the Plains for Auburn’s game with Vanderbilt on Saturday, marking the third time he has taken in an Auburn game this season. This visit …
Read More »Eagles injury update: A couple starters miss full week of practice
Eagles injury update: A couple starters miss full week of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Darius Slay were not at Eagles practice on Friday and have now missed the entire week. That makes it very unlikely either will play against the Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was also not …
Read More »Where Joel Klatt has Clemson in updated College Football Playoff rankings
Alexander Hicks-Imagn Images Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has updated his projected College Football Playoff rankings entering the month of November. The broadcaster and former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback unveiled his new projected 12-team playoff ahead of Week 10 games on his daily podcast, The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast. Klatt ranks the Oregon Ducks as his No. 1 …
Read More »Terry McLaurin on track to make the Commanders’ offense among the NFL’s best
Terry McLaurin accounting for eight catches and 39 yards through the first two games of the season made it look as if the Washington Commanders were not using their highest-paid player enough. Now, nearly halfway through quarterback Jayden Daniels’ rookie year, McLaurin ranks fourth in the NFL with 579 yards receiving and is on pace for the most productive season …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 9 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 9 lineups! Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons Start: Dak Prescott The Cowboys can’t run, and Prescott gets a fast-paced matchup indoors …
Read More »Trio of Maine Black Bears that could make an impact vs. Oklahoma Sooners
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Jordan Stevens of the Maine Black Bears looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Oklahoma is set to have a reprieve from the grueling SEC schedule it’s been immersed in for the …
Read More »Week 9 Expected Points: Elijah Moore, Browns WRs ascending
Week 9 Byes: PIT, SF Hello, and welcome to my Week 9 Expected Points article. For those who may be new here and are curious about expected points, you should know that expected points come from the previous week’s games and are not projections. Expected points (EP) apply point values to players’ opportunities based on a number of factors such …
Read More »C.J. Stroud feels ’embarrassed’ after Texans’ prime-time loss to Jets
C.J. Stroud couldn’t believe it. Neither could his Houston Texans teammates. They were frustrated after a 21-13 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday night when they couldn’t get much going against a team that was seeing its season spiral after losing five straight games. “It’s embarrassing to come out here in a prime-time game and get embarrassed like …
Read More »FSU football vs North Carolina game prediction: Will Seminoles get their second ACC win
Florida State football is set to face North Carolina in its final ACC game of the season. FSU is coming off a 36-14 loss to Miami and the team is looking to avoid a fifth straight loss. North Carolina broke a four-game losing streak in its last game, beating Virginia 41-14 to improve to 4-4 this season. North Carolina head …
Read More »Mathew Barzal leaves Islanders road trip with injury
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 11:58 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal has left the team’s road trip due to an upper-body injury. The team announced that Barzal, 27, has returned to Long Island to see team physicians and that a timeframe for his recovery will be announced after that evaluation. …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Week 9 predictions to count on
The Yahoo team presents their most steadfast Week 9 fantasy football predictions. Don’t give up on Aaron Jones just yet Week 8 was underwhelming for Aaron Jones in his least efficient performance of the season. Jones had 19 attempts for just 58 yards and two receptions for 37 yards. Despite the lack of production, Jones’ continued volume was highly encouraging. …
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