The complete 2024 NFL schedule is out, and there are marquee matchups littered throughout. But what about marquee teams? The Miami Dolphins may be one of them, fresh off their second straight playoff appearance under head coach Mike McDaniel. With a star-studded offense led by former MVP candidate Tua Tagovailoa, Miami is finally looking to make noise in the postseason, …
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Keys to the Panthers-Bruins Game 6 playoff showdown
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 17, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers entered their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series with history. But their present story might be even more compelling. Let’s recap: The Panthers were routed by the Bruins in Game 1, blew Boston out in Game …
Read More »Puka Nacua: The challenge is resetting the standard this year
The 2024 season is going to start with a little deja vu for the Rams because they will be in Detroit to face the Lions in a rematch of the Wild Card game that ended their 2023 season. Their chances of getting a different result will be helped if wide receiver Puka Nacua’s performance elicits memories of last season as …
Read More »FOX President Mike Mulvihill on Crafting Prime-Time Matchups for the 2024 NFL Schedule | NFL on FOX
Video Details Join Dave Helman as he sits down with Mike Mulvihill, President, Insights & Analytics at FOX for an illuminating conversation. Together, they unravel the complexities of the 2024 NFL Schedule release, offering unique insights into the meticulous crafting process. Explore the intricate criteria driving the selection of prime matchups and gain a deeper understanding of the prioritization process …
Read More »Steelers RB Najee Harris motivated to ‘prove a lot of people wrong’ in 2024, trainer says
Already a workaholic, Najee Harris has upped the ante this offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back is in tip-top shape as he continues to prepare for the upcoming season, his last one under his rookie contract after Pittsburgh declined to pick up his fifth-year option. Harris’ offseason has included making modifications to his diet as well as purchasing his own 1080 …
Read More »Cowboys 2024 NFL schedule: Opponent breakdowns, five must-see games and predictions for all 17 games
The Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 offseason has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, and now we have arrived at the portion in which they learn their official schedule for the upcoming season. It began unceremoniously as they became the first team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to win at least 12 games in three consecutive seasons and not reach as far …
Read More »Andrews extension stands to benefit Pats culture, Maye development
Andrews extension stands to benefit Pats culture, Maye development originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Slowly but surely, the Patriots are doing what they can to ensure they have a nurturing environment to provide for their rookie quarterback as he develops. Before they even knew for certain they’d be able to land Drake Maye, they re-signed Mike Onwenu …
Read More »Shedeur Sanders has the hype — and ability — to be QB1 in 2025 draft class
The ink is barely dry in scouts’ notebooks outlining expectations for the top signal-callers in the 2024 NFL Draft, but eyes are already on the aspiring QB1 building a case to be the No. 1 overall pick in 2025. While the hype around the Colorado program has subsided since the Buffaloes posted a 4-8 record in Coach Prime’s debut season, …
Read More »Chiefs first-round rookie Xavier Worthy’s car stolen from parking garage in Kansas City, per reports
Getty Images It’s a tough time to be a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver. Amid legal uncertainty surrounding 2023 standout Rashee Rice, who faces criminal charges for his role in a March high-speed car crash, Rice’s fellow pass catcher, incoming rookie Xavier Worthy, had his car stolen in the K.C. area this week, as FOX4 reported. Worthy, 21, is fresh …
Read More »Winners and losers from 2024 NFL schedule release, plus ranking the best revenge games
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I’m guessing you’ve probably heard by now, but in case you haven’t: THE NFL SCHEDULE WAS RELEASED LAST NIGHT. If you’re wondering why I’m writing in all caps, it’s because I’ve had 12 cups of coffee since yesterday morning and my brain is so fried that I’m not even sure …
Read More »Drake Maye already texting Jacoby Brissett for help with Pats offense
Drake Maye already texting Jacoby Brissett for help with Pats offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — In the end, the path was relatively straightforward. Earmark a high-end first-round pick for a young quarterback. Sign a veteran passer to make sure the team doesn’t have to thrust said young quarterback into the starting lineup before he’s ready. Let …
Read More »NFL schedule makers didn’t seek out Chiefs game close to Taylor Swift concerts
Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months. There are several competing factors at play, from keeping all of the television partners happy, to competitive balance for teams, to stadium availability. One variable that wasn’t considered, despite some wild internet …
Read More »Robert Tonyan set to play for third NFC North team after TE signs deal with Vikings
Getty Images NFL stars and high-level contributors are able to find continuity, but most of the league’s players can play for a team one year and then another the next. That’s now the case for six-year veteran tight end Robert Tonyan, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Thursday. The former undrafted free agent out of Indiana State …
Read More »Jaguars sign former Steelers first-round pick, two other veterans before start of OTAs
Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have added a few notable players to their roster just before the start of OTAs. The Jaguars signed former Steelers first-round pick Terrell Edmunds, fellow defensive back Trey Flowers and outside linebacker Ty Summers, according to NFL Media. Edmunds, 27, was the 28th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. An extremely durable player, Edmunds played in …
Read More »Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more cities to host games
Several hundred thousand Irish viewers got a tutorial from Charlie Smyth on the difference between lining up a kick in Gaelic football versus a field goal in American football. Smyth, who had just signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints, humbly told “The Late Late Show’s” national audience that an NFL kicker has to react quickly. “You don’t have …
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