Patriots Mailbag: Should Alex Van Pelt be Drake Maye’s long-term OC? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are still seeking their first winning streak since 2022 after falling to the Tennessee Titans in overtime last Sunday. A clash of 2024 first-round quarterbacks awaits this Sunday when Drake Maye’s Patriots face Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears, but before …
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Bengals elevate OT Devin Cochran, TE Cam Grandy for Thursday night
The Bengals have announced a pair of elevations for Thursday night’s game against the Ravens. Cincinnati has brought up offensive tackle Devin Cochran and tight end Cam Grandy for the contest. Starting offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula) is questionable for the contest, making Cochran an option for depth. Brown was listed as limited on Cincinnati’s last two injury reports. …
Read More »Why Bears defense presents tough test for Maye, Patriots offense
Why Bears defense presents tough test for Maye, Patriots offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will make his fifth career NFL start Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. It could very well end up being one of his toughest tests of the season. That’s because the Bears have a strong pass …
Read More »Fantasy Football Fades: Slow your roll on Jayden Daniels in Week 10!
Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at six players with bust potential in Week 10. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your roster or available options …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 10: Rankings, sleepers, start/sit advice and more
Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 10 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 10 …
Read More »Mayo reacts to Patriots’ lack of activity at NFL trade deadline
Mayo reacts to Patriots’ lack of activity at NFL trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NFL trade deadline was Tuesday, and even though several New England Patriots players were rumored to be available or were drawing interest, the team didn’t make any moves to improve the roster or add draft picks. The only deal the Patriots made …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey headlines 5 key additions for teams chasing playoffs
Eric Williams NFL Reporter Out since the start of the regular season with Achilles tendinitis, reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey finally returned to practice with the San Francisco 49ers this week. The team activated McCaffrey’s three-week practice window, with the hope that he can take the field on Sunday on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. …
Read More »How Drake Maye has ‘surprised’ Chris Simms with his fast development
How Drake Maye has ‘surprised’ Chris Simms with his fast development originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If Chris Simms was running the New England Patriots, there’s a good chance he wouldn’t have taken Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The former NFL quarterback and NBC Sports analyst had Maye sixth in his …
Read More »Jacoby Brissett: Bill Belichick will return to coaching in 2025
The New England Patriots quarterback spoke to Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein about the chances that his former coach will be back on the sidelines next season. Jacoby joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Progressive’s “Fantasy Backup Plan”. View more Video Transcript Bill Belichick. I know you only were with him, I believe in one year in New …
Read More »Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov to be healthy scratch vs. Lightning
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 12:36 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Philadelphia Flyers star rookie Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for the first time, missing Thursday’s game at the Tampa Bay Lightning, coach John Tortorella said. The 19-year-old Michkov is second on the Flyers with 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 13 games, …
Read More »Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence reportedly unlikely to play vs. Vikings as he weighs options for injured shoulder
The immediate future is up in the air for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder during last week’s game. That’s not all, though. Lawrence is reportedly weighing his treatment options for his shoulder, and surgery is on the table. Rapoport …
Read More »Fantasy Football Make or Break: Can we trust Brian Thomas Jr. in lineups without Trevor Lawrence?
Last week’s Make or Break article was primarily focused on players stepping up to increased workloads with injury opportunities along with creative lineup strategies — shout out to Cade Otton! This week’s article focuses on players in clear, defined roles but potentially brutal Week 10 matchups that could make you hesitant to turn to them. There’s no question that the …
Read More »Cowboys QB Dak Prescott reportedly has hamstring tear, surgery an option
Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgery for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is possible, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. The injury, known as a partial avulsion, is likely to lead to an absence longer than the minimum of four games that would be required by putting Prescott …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence reportedly unlikely to play vs. Vikings as he weighs options for injured shoulder
The immediate future is up in the air for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after injuring his shoulder during last week’s game. That’s not all, though. Lawrence is reportedly weighing his treatment options for his shoulder going forward, and surgery is on the …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 10 picks, predictions: Back Broncos to cover at Chiefs
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst One of the hardest obstacles an NFL team has to face is playing a tough competitor on a short week. And that’s exactly where Tampa Bay is this week. Find out why I think Baker Mayfield & Co. have their work cut out for them and also why I’m backing the Broncos to cover …
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