Presents came early this Christmas, with the NFL delivering some juicy action even before a big slate of Sunday and Monday action. The Rams scored 30 once again on Thursday to propel their late-year playoff push. The Bills survived the Easton Stick-led Chargers to maintain their own postseason hopes. And the Steelers stunned the Bengals with Mason Rudolph at the …
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Texas Tech football tight end Baylor Cupp declares for NFL draft
Texas Tech football tight end Baylor Cupp announced Sunday he’s declaring for the NFL draft, forgoing his remaining season of college eligibility. Cupp, a national top-100 recruit out of Brock, spent three years at Texas A&M and the past two at Tech. In 24 games with the Red Raiders, he caught 23 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns. All …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill, rookie De’Von Achane both active vs. Cowboys; Jevon Holland and Robert Hunt out
Getty Images The Week 16 duel between the 10-4 Dallas Cowboys and the 10-4 Miami Dolphins is historic, with Dallas ranking as the NFL’s No. 2 scoring offense (30.8 points per game) and Miami leading the league (31.5 points per game). Both offenses are blessed with playmakers and two of them — Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and rookie running back De’Von Achane — …
Read More »DK Metcalf touchdown gives Seahawks 13-10 lead
Needing a win to keep pace in the NFC, the Seahawks have finally taken a lead over the Titans. It took a Pete Carroll challenge to make it official, but D.K. Metcalf caught an 11-yard touchdown to give Seattle a 13-10 lead with 12:10 left in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks had struggled on offense for much of the first …
Read More »Why is Notre Dame playing USC on Christmas Eve in Die Hard?
For as long as social media has been a thing it feels like the question “IS DIE HARD A CHRISTMAS MOVIE?!?!” has been asked. We’re not here to ask that but instead something else that is clearly very pressing. In the mega-hit “Die Hard” there is a scene that should leave any college football fan perplexed. Chances are a good …
Read More »Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
3rd Quarter Report The Lions are on the road but looking no worse for wear. A win is still up for grabs for either team after three quarters, but the Lions are up 23-21 over the Vikings. If the Lions keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 11-4 in no time. On the other hand, the Vikings …
Read More »Browns star Amari Cooper becomes second player in NFL history to pull off this improbable receiving 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 has put up huge numbers against the Houston Texans. Through three quarters, Cooper has nine passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns. That total includes a 75-yard scoring catch in …
Read More »Notre Dame’s 2008 trip to Hawaii Bowl
It is Christmas Eve so first and foremost – a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. It’s not a day that you usually think too long or hard about football but 15 years ago today Notre Dame was putting a bow on the 2008 season with an appearance in the Hawaii Bowl. The game came after a disappointing …
Read More »Cowboys inactives vs. Dolphins in Week 16: RG Zack Martin will play with thigh injury, LT Tyron Smith out
Getty Images Continuity is one of the biggest components to success along an offensive line, and that’s not something the 10-4 Dallas Cowboys will have on Sunday afternoon when they face the 10-4 Miami Dolphins in South Florida. Eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith did not travel with the team this weekend as Dallas ruled him out with a …
Read More »Tyreek Hill, Zack Martin are active for Dolphins-Cowboys matchup
The Dolphins will have their best weapon back on the field today against the Cowboys. Receiver Tyreek Hill officially is active. The Dolphins had listed him as questionable with the ankle injury that kept him out last week. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday. Hill leads the NFL with 1,542 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns on 97 …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 16 injury roundup: Vikings’ Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson exit game, ruled out vs. Lions
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 »Florida WR named to PFF’s All-Freshman Team
First-year Florida wide receiver Eugene “Tre” Wilson was named to Pro Football Focus’ 2023 All-Freshman team on Christmas Eve. Wilson started the season coming off the bench, but he eventually took over a starting role on the team. With Ricky Pearsall leaving Gainesville for the NFL draft and Caleb Douglas headed to Texas Tech via the transfer portal, Wilson should …
Read More »Best dressed NFL players holiday edition: A look at the looks that shined brightest on Christmas weekend
Getty Images Week 16 of the NFL season is a particularly festive one as it falls on Christmas weekend. With a full slate of games on Christmas Eve and a few more on Christmas Day, some players are getting in the holiday spirit, down to their pregame outfits. Many decided to show their holiday cheer with holiday sweaters, themed cleats …
Read More »Dustin Hopkins, Jonathan Greenard, Jimmie Ward all ruled out in Browns-Texans
The Browns and Texans are each going to be without some key players for the rest of the game. Cleveland kicker Dustin Hopkins has officially been ruled out with a left hamstring injury. Houston edge rusher Jonathan Greenard (ankle) and safety Jimmie Ward (quad) also have been ruled out with their respective injuries. Hopkins suffered his hamstring injury when chasing …
Read More »Brian Kelly to Michigan rumor sets social media ablaze
This weekend has really been something else in regards to college football and social media. Upon opening Twitter (now X) Sunday morning I saw “Brian Kelly” trending stopped me in my tracks. What did he do now? Did something happen at LSU? So I clicked on his name and found the rumor that set part of the college football section …
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