Quarterback Cooper Rush (knee) remained limited on the Cowboys’ estimated practice report. Rush, who took over the starting job after Dak Prescott tore a hamstring, said Tuesday he will play against the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys had 16 players on their practice report Monday. They added cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) as a non-participant Tuesday. The only other change …

The Big 12 is slowly creeping up on Boise State in the College Football Playoff rankings, but it might not be enough for the power conference champion to secure a first-round bye. In recent weeks, the selection committee has made it clear the Big 12 needs an emphatic, overwhelming champion to leapfrog No. 11 Boise State. It could happen, but …

The benching of Daniel Jones was about the team’s money, not football. The other players care about football, not the team’s money. It has sparked a mini-mutiny, with multiple players unwilling to bite their tongues about the decision to sit Jones — or about the perceived lack of effort on Sunday. But the lack of effort shouldn’t be surprising; if …

Walk together with me, everyone, down the road of College Football Playoff confusion. No. 4 Penn State has one win against a team in the College Football Playoff rankings. No. 3 Texas, No. 6 Miami, No. 9 SMU and No. 10 Indiana have none. What those five teams have in common: one loss. Meanwhile, I give you those with wins …

Arizona Cardinals The record for yards without a touchdown for a tight end is 795 Steve Jordan set that record along with the “receptions without a touchdown” record of 68 in 1985. Trey McBride is chasing history with the second-most catches (61) and yards (685) sans a receiving touchdown, though he has a rushing touchdown via a recovered fumble. Atlanta …

As recently as a week ago, the SEC was arguing it deserved five teams in this year’s College Football Playoff. There have already been proposals where the league (along with the Big Ten) would get four automatic bids in future years. Well, if you want to know the nightmare scenario for the SEC in the 2024 12-team field, it’s this: …

Deebo defends 49ers coach Shanahan against ‘hot seat’ notion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Don’t even bring up the possibility of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan being fired around wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Despite San Francisco’s 5-6 record, the six-year NFL veteran isn’t having that. In the latest episode of his “Cleats and Convos” podcast with co-host Liv Moods, …

As the college football regular season comes to a close, the weekly College Football Playoff rankings reveal becomes more important. As a result, it draws increased scrutiny. Just when it seems like the college football world has an idea of how the bracket will unfold, chaos ensues to create even more questions as to which teams will be in the …

Lynch, 49ers ‘inspired’ by Greenlaw’s return from Achilles tear originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers could use some inspiration after their 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers sent them to an NFC West-worst 5-6. Fortunately for San Francisco, hope is on the way. On Tuesday, 49ers general manager/president of football operations John Lynch discussed star linebacker …

The latter half of the projected College Football Playoff bracket experienced a major shakeup after the chaos of Week 13. Three teams featured in the previous bracket cycled out of the field after getting upset to bring in a new round of contenders.  Ole Miss fell to Florida and Alabama lost a stunner against Oklahoma to knock both out of …

The NFL’s MVP race is taking shape as we gear up for Week 13. Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are among the front-runners to win the award, along with running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.  Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s name would undoubtedly be included among the league’s top MVP candidates if not for Cincinnati’s 4-7 record entering Sunday’s home …

USATSI The Buffalo Bills’ home-field advantage will once again be on display on Sunday night with severe weather projected to be on tap for the Bills’ Week 13 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.  The forecast is currently calling for freezing temperatures, possible snowfall and winds that could exceed 20 mph. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has called for …

Nov 23, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) returns a punt against the Massachusetts Minutemen during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are rising in the College Football Playoff bracket after a blowout 59-21 win against UMass Minutemen. Georgia rises to the No. 8 seed and are …

Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season had several memorable and exciting finishes with stars showing off across the league! Now, it’s time for FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to name his latest 3 Stars of The Week. At the end of each week throughout the regular season, Brady will choose three players whose performances stood out to …

Floyd provides 49ers scouting report on ex-Bills teammate Allen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers edge rusher Leonard Floyd is excited to face superstar quarterback Josh Allen and his old Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Floyd, a nine-year veteran, spent the 2023 NFL season with Buffalo before signing with San Francisco this past offseason. Floyd detailed to KNBR’s “Murph …