usatsi Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t rule out a quarterback change entering the team’s Week 13 bye. But he’s sticking with Joshua Dobbs for at least one more game, telling reporters Wednesday that Dobbs will start Sunday’s Week 14 matchup with the Raiders. Dobbs is coming off arguably the worst game of his NFL career, throwing four interceptions in a …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 6, 2023, 02:14 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Patrick Kane will play his first game for the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks. Coach Derek Lalonde said Wednesday that Kane would be in the lineup for the Red Wings, who are 14-7-3 (31 points) and sit …

Jayden Daniels will be making the trip to New York City next weekend for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, and it will likely be good news for the LSU quarterback. He’s the heavy favorite to win the award after leading the nation in almost every quarterback-applicable statistic in 2023, and it would be a significant surprise if he doesn’t join Joe …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter There might be no one playing better football right now than Dak Prescott. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is on a remarkable run, putting up video game numbers, and leading the most dangerous offense in the NFL. And there might be no player better at finding ways for his team to win than Jalen Hurts. It …

The Chiefs are a bit banged up coming off Sunday night’s loss to the Packers as they begin the practice week for the Bills. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that running back Isiah Pacheco, left tackle Donovan Smith, safety Bryan Cook, and linebacker Drue Tranquill all will not practice on Wednesday. Pacheco is dealing …

Four-star cornerback Traejen Greco, who had been committed to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets since the summer, decommitted last week. He now has picked up an offer from USC. The Georgia native caught 41 passes for 549 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final prep campaign for Mill Creek this season. On the defensive side of the ball, Greco had …

As the 2023 NFL regular season enters its pivotal stages, the discourse surrounding the “Tush Push” — a rugby-style quarterback sneak that has been central to the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominance over the past two seasons — has continued to suggest that the play is not long for pro football. The Eagles’ Tush Push is squarely in the crosshairs of the …

USATSI About 48 hours after saying he wasn’t ready to give the reins back to Zach Wilson, Robert Saleh ultimately took the plunge on Wednesday, stating that Wilson will once again be the Jets’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.  “Zach gives us our best change to win,” Saleh said of Wilson. “Giving him another opportunity to …

After leading one of the most prolific offensive units in the country in 2023, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is seemingly sticking around. According to a report from Wilson Alexander of The Advocate, Denbrock and the Tigers are finalizing a three-year extension to keep the Broyles Award finalist in Baton Rouge. The details of the deal are not clear, but Denbrock’s …

The Detroit Lions (9-3) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) — against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in a matchup of two division rivals.  The Lions scored a 33-28 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their Week 13 matchup, while the Bears also scored a win …

The NFL playoffs are inching closer and closer. The air is frigid, the holiday lights are bountiful and each game has an increased importance as the season reaches its waning days. There’s a team that’s back to looking like the cream of the crop in the NFL, but first, this column will start with a team whose quarterback carousel may …

Kenny Pickett won’t be back anytime soon, but there’s optimism that he has not taken his last snap during the regular season. The Steelers anticipate that their quarterback will be out for a month, according to ESPN. If that timeline is accurate, Pickett would be back in time to face the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh’s final game of the regular …

COLUMBIA — South Carolina football’s top running back Mario Anderson plans to enter the transfer portal according to a report from On3, dealing another blow the the Gamecocks’ offense. Anderson is the 16th South Carolina player to enter the transfer portal since it opened on Dec. 4 but just the third starter. The 5-9, 208-pound running back transferred to the …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 6, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 After launching 2023-24 in inactive fashion, Alex Lyon is now one loss to the Maple Leafs removed from a perfect 5-0 record. Since that tight 3-2 defeat on Nov. 17, the Red Wings’ netminder is 4-0, while rocking a .959 SV% and 1.25 …

Getty Images The Buffalo Bills are set to return from their bye with a disappointing 6-6 record, but reinforcements could be on the way. Head coach Sean McDermott said during his press conference on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice windows for both tight end Dawson Knox and cornerback Kaiir Elam.  Buffalo has been without Knox since …