The Dolphins will have one of their key offensive weapons back for Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters in his Friday press conference that De’Von Achane will be back to play in Week 13. Achane came off of injured reserve to play in the Week 11 contest against the Raiders but had to exit after …
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Notre Dame’s wide receiver woes continues, another set to enter the portal
Over the last few days, Notre Dame football has seen it’s wide receiver room decimated, as multiple players have made their intentions known that they will be entering the transfer portal and leaving the program. That didn’t change on Friday morning as yet another receiver, this time Rico Flores, will move on and find somewhere else to play. He is …
Read More »Defensive miscues, fourth-quarter heartache doom Seahawks in loss to Cowboys
Eric Williams NFC West Writer In a game with no punts and 257 combined penalty yards, the Seattle Seahawks finally clicked on offense. Until the fourth quarter. That’s when the Dallas Cowboys stopped Seattle on fourth down on three straight drives, winning a tight game 41-35 at AT&T Stadium. For the first time in Seahawks history, a Pete Carroll-led team …
Read More »49ers or Eagles — data or destiny?
The NFC’s cream of the crop will square off on Monday Night Football in Week 13. These two teams also happen to top Scott Pianowski’s latest fantasy power rankings — but which team will provide the most fantasy goodness, the Eagles or the 49ers? Scott and Jorge Martin play a little game of “Would You Rather” and take a side …
Read More »Dabo Swinney shows he’s willing to do what it takes to get Clemson back to the top
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has been one of the most questioned head coaches in college football over the past couple of seasons for his seeming unwillingness to adapt or change with the times. According to reports, Swinney let everyone during Clemson’s team meeting on Monday that they will be evaluated on whether they are doing what it takes to …
Read More »NFL Week 13 Practice Squad Power Rankings: Paying respect to Joe Flacco and other veteran players
Once a season at The Practice Squad Power Rankings, I like to pay my respects to veterans. Normally, I have a strict “young players only” policy, meaning to be eligible for the PSPR, you must be in one of your first three seasons in the NFL. This is the week I’m highlighting those wily veterans who are sticking around for …
Read More »10 NFL QB observations for Week 13: Key to Dak Prescott MVP charge, Jordan Love sidearm, Derek Carr struggles
Joe Flacco might start for the Browns. Brock Purdy could deliver payback to the Eagles. Aaron Rodgers could be nearing a return four months after his Achilles injury. It’s just another week in the life of NFL quarterbacks. Here are 10 observations packed with world-class stats, video and analysis on the QB position entering Week 13. 1. The secret to …
Read More »Canadiens sign goalie Sam Montembeault to 3-year extension
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault signed a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension on Friday. Montembeault, 27, previously was slated to reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2024. The Quebec native was claimed off waivers by the Canadiens on Oct. 2, 2021. The contract takes effect for the 2024-25 season. Montembeault is 5-3-1 with a 2.73 goals-against average and .910 …
Read More »College Football Bowl Game Schedule for 2023-24 Season
College football has been wildly upended over the last few years by conference realignment, NIL and players transfers. Despite the changes, one of its oldest traditions endures: bowl games. These end-of-year games date back to 1902 when Michigan beat Stanford 49-0 in the Rose Bowl, which was originally dubbed “Tournament East-West football game.” The college football bowl game schedule will …
Read More »Trust Brock Purdy to perform in 49ers vs. Eagles?
Video Details In this First and Football segment, Craig Carton, Greg Jennings and Willie Colon discuss the big NFC Showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. Recently a lot of doubt has been expressed on whether or not Brock Purdy is ‘that guy’ still, the guy that went a whole season undefeated, and ran the Niners offense …
Read More »Brock Purdy will headline Eagles-49ers rematch – but Philadelphia should be even more wary of something else
The long-awaited rematch of the NFC championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles is here. (Mallory Bielecki/Yahoo Sports) At a Philadelphia podium on January 29, two shadows obscured Kyle Shanahan’s face. Shanahan’s team-logoed baseball cap cast the physical shadow over the eyes of the San Francisco 49ers head coach. And then there was the psychological shadow, just …
Read More »Louisiana football to play Jacksonville State in the New Orleans Bowl, per report
For the season straight season, Louisiana football ventured into the final week of the regular season needing to win its final game to reach bowl eligibility. And for the second straight time, Michael Desormeaux’s team answered the bell. This year, the Ragin’ Cajuns (6-6) handled rival Louisiana-Monroe, 52-21, Saturday to earn win No. 6 and the right to play in …
Read More »Cowboys’ NFL interceptions leader DaRon Bland powers through first adversity of 2023 in win vs. Seahawks
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cowboys second-year cornerback DaRon Bland couldn’t have entered Week 13 in a better spot. He won NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November, and just a week ago set the NFL single-season record for pick-sixes with his fifth of 2023 against the Commanders. The Week 13 edition of “Thursday Night Football” against the Seahawks couldn’t have …
Read More »As 3-year run comes to an end, Bemidji State’s seniors look back fondly
Dec. 1—BEMIDJI — Season-ending losses are tough to get over. That’s especially the case when a player’s career comes to an end. The Bemidji State football team had a number of long-tenured players in its 2023 iteration, some of whom had been in college since 2018, 2017 or even 2016. Yet last Saturday at Chet Anderson Stadium, it all came …
Read More »Amari Cooper describes watching new Browns QB Joe Flacco throw as ‘poetry in motion’
USATSI It’s possible the Cleveland Browns could start their fourth different quarterback this season in their Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. With rookie signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol, former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco could be thrust under center. The 38-year-old quarterback signed with the Browns practice squad just last week, but was promoted to Thompson-Robinson’s …
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