The 2023 season will be over on Monday for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams, and the New England Patriots will be one of those teams for the third time in four seasons without future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady.  The Patriots are the worst scoring offense in the league this season (14.6 points per game), and sitting with …

The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) will try to increase their chances of making the NFL playoff bracket when they face the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) in an AFC North battle on Saturday. Pittsburgh can clinch a postseason berth with a win and a loss by either Buffalo or Jacksonville this week. The Steelers are coming off back-to-back wins over the Bengals and …

No. 1 South Dakota State will look to defend its title Sunday when it faces No. 2 Montana in the Division I FCS national championship. For those seeking any last little bit of college football before Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship, Sunday’s action is the perfect appetizer.  The Jackrabbits knocked off rival North Dakota State last season to capture …

Purdy, Darnold benefiting from team-centric relationship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold support each other, being in the same quarterback room, but how they do it is incredibly team-centric. Both 49ers quarterbacks took the podium Thursday and shared the unique ways they’re able to help each other improve on the field …

His Michigan team’s College Football Playoff championship game matchup against Washington Monday night isn’t the only thing looming in front of Jim Harbaugh. Following the completion of the Wolverines’ season Monday, their coach will have to decide whether he remains in Ann Arbor or departs for the NFL. As his team gets ready for the program’s biggest game of the …

Who’s Playing Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers Current Records: Tampa Bay 8-8, Carolina 2-14 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports App What to Know The Panthers will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a look at the spread shows they might need …

Who’s Playing Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans Current Records: Jacksonville 9-7, Tennessee 5-11 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Nissan Stadium — Nashville, TennesseeTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Jacksonville Jaguars will head out on the road to face off against the Tennessee Titans at 1:00 p.m. …

The Michigan Wolverines will try to win the national championship when they face the Washington Huskies on Monday. It’s good for Michigan that the Wolverines aren’t facing USC with the national title on the line. In the past, that scenario hasn’t worked out very well for the Maize and Blue. In the 1979 Rose Bowl, USC stopped No. 5 Michigan …

Another exciting weekend of NFL football is upon us, meaning it’s another opportunity to throw some money down on the big games.  And if you are betting on the games, you’ll want to listen to The Group Chat segment of the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” as the fellas break down this week’s biggest matchups. FOX Sports’ Chris “The Bear” …

USATSI The NFL laid out the ground rules for its 2024 coaching cycle Friday, sending out a memo to all 32 teams, per CBS Sports senior NFL insider Jonathan Jones, about its new anti-tampering policies ahead of Monday when the 2023 season ends for more than half the league (18 teams). Teams with head coaching vacancies can hold in-person or …

One team’s undefeated dream season will come to a thudding halt, while the other will revel in storybook glory when the Washington Huskies meet the Michigan Wolverines on Monday in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game. The top-seeded Wolverines (14-0) mostly steamrolled the competition, with their 30-24 victory over Ohio State providing the closest margin of victory. But …

Who’s Playing Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions Current Records: Minnesota 7-9, Detroit 11-5 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Ford Field — Detroit, MichiganTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports App What to Know The Vikings have enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Detroit Lions at 1:00 …

Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars offense is set to receive a significant boost ahead of a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. A victory Sunday would clinch back-to-back AFC South division titles, a first such occurrence for the franchise since 1998-99.  In order to juice their offense, the Jaguars are set to activate wide receiver Christian Kirk from …

HOUSTON — There are two ways you can look at the last special teams play of the Rose Bowl: either Michigan football punt returner Jake Thaw nearly cost the Wolverines the game or he saved the maize and blue from losing the game. Actually, both things are true at the same time. But Thaw isn’t looking at it that way, …

The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie forward Connor Bedard on injured reserve with a fractured jaw, the team announced Saturday. Bedard left Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was hit by Smith at 10:49 after he carried the puck into the Blackhawks’ offensive zone. Bedard skated to …