The Texas secondary is given a bad rap in regard to how it has performed this year. Some suggest that the unit is poor because of its struggles in coverage. Perhaps that’s not the full story. The Longhorns might actually have a good secondary that hasn’t always been put in a position to succeed. In several games, Texas has conceded …
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Packers survive Panthers’ rally, 33-30, to keep playoff hopes afloat
Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and the Green Bay Packers survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina to beat the Panthers, 33-30, on Sunday and keep their playoff hopes alive. Love threw touchdown passes of 21 yards to rookie Dontayvion …
Read More »Browns’ star Amari Cooper sets franchise record, becomes second player in NFL history to pull off this feat
USATSI If we learned one thing about the Browns on Sunday, it’s that Amari Cooper seems to have quite the connection with Joe Flacco. With Flacco running the show, Cooper put up some numbers during Cleveland’s 36-22 win over the Houston Texans. When all was said and done, Cooper set the record for the highest receiving total in Browns’ franchise history. …
Read More »2023-24 college football bowl season odds, spread picks, Vegas trends: Proven expert reveals best bets
The College Football Playoff field is set with No. 1 Michigan (-1.5) taking on No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 and No. 2 Washington battling No. 3 Texas (-4) in the Sugar Bowl that same evening. However, the 2023-24 college football bowl schedule will also feature eight other matchups between ranked opponents. That includes No. 16 …
Read More »Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert returns from apparent leg injury vs. Cowboys, scores NFL-best 21st TD of season
USATSI Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is having by far the best season of his career. His 20 scrimmage touchdowns are a Dolphins single-season record, and those 20 touchdowns this season are more than he had in his first eight seasons combined (19). He was off to another strong start against the Dallas Cowboys early on Sunday with some …
Read More »Fantasy Football Early Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups — especially when we’re nearing the end of the playoffs. Here are two options to consider claiming on waivers ahead of Week 17. The Vikings fell to the Lions in something of a Week 16 shootout, but they also lost some …
Read More »Taylor Heinicke, Falcons’ 29-10 win cools Colts’ playoff hopes
Taylor Heinicke provided the turnover-free leadership at quarterback Atlanta has sought all season, passing for 229 yards and a touchdown to lead the Falcons to a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Falcons (7-8) benched Desmond Ridder this week for the second time this season following two straight losses, providing an opportunity for Heinicke to boost the …
Read More »Texas A&M LB Taurean York named to PFF’s All-Freshman Team: Defense
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York is coming off one of the best freshman campaigns during the 2023 college football season, already named to multiple All-American Teams earlier this month. On Sunday, the accolades continued to roll in as York was selected alongside Virginia freshman linebacker Kam Robinson to Pro Football Focus’s All-Freshman Defensive Team and going into his first season …
Read More »How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: TV channel, NFL live stream info, start time
Who’s Playing New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles Current Records: New York 5-9, Philadelphia 10-4 How To Watch When: Monday, December 25, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Eagles will be playing the full four quarters on Monday, but they’re expected to have things wrapped up …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 16 injury roundup: Bears’ DJ Moore, Vikings’ Jordan Addison among big names hurt
Getty Images The NFL’s Week 16 schedule has provided plenty of juicy drama. The Joe Flacco-led Browns are still airing it out like playoff contenders. The Jets (!) are cruising to another blowout win. And the Rams have already taken another step toward a postseason run, edging the Saints ahead of the weekend slate. But Week 16 has also brought …
Read More »Trevor Etienne transfers to Georgia: Ex-Florida star RB joins rival after two impressive seasons with Gators
Florida transfer running back Trevor Etienne, the No. 1 available player at his position in the transfer portal, committed to Georgia on Sunday. Etienne has spent two seasons with Florida after signing with the program out of high school in February 2022, and will stay in the SEC with two seasons remaining of eligibility as he joins the Gators’ chief …
Read More »Jackets’ Sean Kuraly treated at hospital for abdominal injury
Dec 24, 2023, 04:51 PM ET Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly was released from a local hospital after he went down with an abdominal injury in Saturday’s 4-1 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Sunday. Kuraly left the game with 18 seconds remaining in the first period and did not return. He was hit by …
Read More »Amari Cooper’s record day powers Browns to 36-22 victory over Texans
Pittsburgh’s George Pickens looked like he was going to have the biggest game for a receiver this weekend with his performance against Cincinnati on Saturday. Amari Cooper had other ideas. The Browns’ wideout put together the best game of his career, going off for 11 catches, 265 yards, and two touchdowns to help the Browns defeat the Texans 36-22 on …
Read More »Oklahoma State football star Ollie Gordon II announces return to Cowboys for 2024 season
Oklahoma State fans got their much-desired Christmas gift a day early. Cowboy All-American running back Ollie Gordon II released a video on social media Sunday announcing his intention to remain at OSU for the 2024 season. Along with help from Pistol Pete and OSU president Kayse Shrum, Gordon shot parts of the video in front of Barry Sanders’ statue and …
Read More »Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco, ‘No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus’
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. You know what that means in Philadelphia: Santa and snowballs and a time of month that cursed Philly fans for almost six decades with a reputation that they are the most belligerent, boorish group in all of sports. You’ve surely heard the annual Christmas tale before; of how fans near the end …
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