It’s far too harsh to call it the “rookie wall,” but this year’s much-praised class of first-year quarterbacks — led by the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, the Broncos’ Bo Nix, the Bears’ Caleb Williams and the Patriots’ Drake Maye — has seen its precocious start drop off a bit from its peak a month ago. In Week 6, we noted that …

Panthers running back Miles Sanders was carted off the field during the team’s win over the Giants in Munich last Sunday, but it doesn’t look like he’s going to miss an extended period of time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Sanders had extensive testing done on his foot and ankle and that he visited a specialist in order …

Travis Hunter is a very deserved Heisman favorite. But his odds may be too high with three weeks left in the 2024 regular season. The Colorado defensive back has the lowest odds of anyone ahead of the Buffaloes’ game against Utah on Saturday. Hunter is at even money to win the award, and his odds are significantly better than fellow …

Jordan Mailata recounts recovery process as he nears return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jordan Mailata is tired of watching. The Eagles’ starting left tackle has been in Injured Reserve the last four weeks with a hamstring injury but is nearing a return after the Eagles activated his practice window earlier this week. During the four games without Mailata, …

Several former Wisconsin Badgers have helped lead the Indiana Hoosiers to a record 10-0 start to the 2024 season. Those are tackle Trey Wedig, guard Drew Evans and offensive line coach Bob Bostad. The trio is a significant reason the Hoosiers’ line was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Joe Moore Award on Tuesday. Related: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is doing …

What makes Eagles’ secondary truly remarkable originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Their coverage has been impeccable. Their playmaking has been otherworldly. Their communication has been flawless. They’re one of the best secondaries in the NFL and they’ve been together all of five weeks. It was during the bye week that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio replaced Avonte Maddox with rookie …

© Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has a trio of predictions on more offensive changes to come at Nebraska, Michigan’s quest to flip five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood and how UCLA will close out the season. MORE PREDICTIONS: Ole Miss’ hot streak, QBs on the move, Florida State CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position …

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore missed practice again on Tuesday with the hamstring injury that kept him out of playing for the Commanders in last Sunday’s game against the Steelers as well as his final game as a member of the Saints in Week Nine. With a Thursday game against the Eagles on deck for Washington, it seems like a third straight …

The Wisconsin Badgers will welcome another top-ranked program to Camp Randall Stadium this weekend when they square off against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks. Ahead of the marquee matchup, Badgers head coach Luke Fickell spoke with reporters during his weekly media availability on Monday. When asked what his players should anticipate on Saturday, Fickell alluded to the general degree of …

Unlike the broadcast networks that have traditionally served as the NFL’s primary TV partners, Netflix has always generated most of its revenue from subscriber fees, not ad sales. But as Netflix prepares to show two NFL games on Christmas Day, it’s selling commercials. And business is booming. Netflix has already sold out of all its commercial inventory for the Chiefs-Steelers …

. Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has stayed at the No. 1 spot in the rankings after landing four commitments over the past two weeks. Head coach Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff know that recruiting never takes a back seat, even during the football season. Texas A&M’s 2026 cycle is impressive on its face. It is led by …

When Lions quarterback Jared Goff addressed his teammates after last Sunday night’s comeback win over the Texans, he said that the game taught the “lesson that it ain’t over until it’s over.” Goff had a hand in pulling off that comeback and he had a hand in creating the need for one. Goff threw five interceptions against Houston, but head …

Wisconsin legend Barry Alvarez offered his thoughts on the state of the Wisconsin football program on Tuesday. In an appearance on ESPN Milwaukee, the former Wisconsin head coach and athletic director was asked about the Badgers’ recent 42-10 loss vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes. “It’s really frustrating for me because there’s no one I’d rather beat than Iowa to start with,” …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa avoided a concussion when he tried to make a tackle after throwing an interception in Monday night’s win over the Rams, but it was hard not to think about his concussion history when he took a knee to the helmet in the process. Tagovailoa joked about having poor tackling form after the game and said that …

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top class of 2026 running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. on Monday. The 6-foot, 205-pound prospect joins quarterback Ryan Hopkins, defensive lineman Josiah Hope and defensive back James Dunnigan Jr as notable recruits from the class of 2026 to receive offers from UW since the beginning of October. However, the kicker with Hatton Jr. …