This Saturday, kicking off Week 18 of the 2023-24 NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers (9-7) are currently favored to win over the Ravens (13-3), while the Baltimore Ravens are still major contenders to head to Super Bowl 58 next month. Ready to watch some football? Here’s how to watch this Saturday’s Steelers vs. Ravens …
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How Josh Allen turned a contract year into a breakout campaign
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Josh Allen smelled blood. Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu reacted late on the edge, giving Allen a free rush at the snap. He quickly got behind quarterback Bryce Young, who was trying to step up in the pocket. He brought down the 2023 No. 1 overall pick for a seven-yard loss. And as the …
Read More »Broncos vs. Raiders prediction, odds, spread, line, time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 18 best bets from proven model
The Denver Broncos hit the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 18 AFC West rivalry game on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas is 7-9 overall and 5-3 at home, while Denver is 8-8 overall and 3-4 on the road. Both teams have been eliminated from postseason contention. The Broncos are coming off a 16-9 …
Read More »Eagles at Giants predictions for Week 18 of NFL season
Eagles at Giants predictions for Week 18 of NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (11-5) will finish out their regular season on the road facing the Giants (5-11) at MetLife Stadium: Let’s get to our predictions: Reuben Frank (12-4) In the closing seconds of the loss to the Cards, I said to myself, “I can’t in …
Read More »Lions vs. Vikings odds, spread, line, time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 18 predictions from proven computer model
The Detroit Lions (11-5) will try to end an impressive regular season on a high note when they face the Minnesota Vikings (7-9) on Sunday afternoon. Detroit had its two-game winning streak snapped in a 20-19 loss to Dallas last week, but it has already clinched the NFC North title. The Lions currently occupy the No. 3 seed in the …
Read More »Are the vibes better after hitting rock bottom?
Eagles notebook: Are the vibes better after hitting rock bottom? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are coming off their worst regular season loss in years but there seemed to be a bit of a weight lifted this week. At least according to left tackle Jordan Mailata. “The vibes are high this week,” Mailata said. “The energy’s high …
Read More »Mike McGlinchey’s injured ribs prevent Broncos from having O-line intact from start to finish
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Right tackle Mike McClinchey was ruled out Friday from the Broncos’ season finale at Las Vegas, denying Denver the chance to have its entire offensive line intact from start to finish for the first time since 2011. “We’ve had our fair share of injuries but not a lot,” coach Sean Payton said Friday, when he also …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers wins Dennis Byrd award as most “inspirational” Jets player
He would have preferred league MVP or Super Bowl MVP. His four plays in 2023 nevertheless resulted in an award for Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Based on a vote of teammates, Rodgers won the Dennis Byrd award, given to the most inspirational player on the roster. “I’ve said it a million times,” coach Robert Saleh told reporters, via Rich Cimini …
Read More »Leslie Frazier ready for second stint as head coach, hopes for opportunity to be ‘a part of this hiring cycle’
After taking a nearly year-long sabbatical from coaching, Leslie Frazier is ready for his second opportunity as a head coach in the NFL. In a phone interview with CBS Sports Friday, the former Vikings head coach said he’s been preparing the last several months to interview for a head-coaching job this month, with anywhere between six and eight jobs coming …
Read More »Chris Tabor tells Panthers players to play for “your name and your tape”
It’s easy for fans and the media to say an NFL team has nothing to play for when it’s out of playoff position, but that’s not really the case for the players on the field. They’re playing for future jobs and future contracts, for their pride in their work, and for the teammates they’ve formed a bond with even in …
Read More »Joe Flacco’s Super Bowl MVP experience resonates with his teammates
It’s not often that a Super Bowl MVP quarterback is available in the middle of the season, but the Browns are glad they found one. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says the arrival of Joe Flacco, who went from his couch to Cleveland after Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury and is now preparing to lead the Browns into the playoffs, has meant …
Read More »Leonard Williams set to play his 18th game of the season on Sunday
Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams is poised to do something on Sunday that no living NFL player has ever done: Play in his 18th game in a single regular season. Williams played in the first eight games of this season for the Giants, who hadn’t had their bye week when they traded him to the Seahawks. Seattle had already had …
Read More »Play-off permutations & what to look out for on final Sunday of regular season
Josh Allen (L), Bill Belichick (C) and Jordan Love (R) will make headlines on the final day of the regular season NFL 2023 regular season Dates: 7 September 2023 – 7 January 2024 BBC coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website every Sunday. Almost anything is still possible heading into the …
Read More »Texans vs. Colts odds, line, spread: 2024 Week 18 NFL picks, predictions, best bets by model on 181-129 roll
A spot in the NFL playoffs will be on the line when the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans collide in a win-and-you’re-in Week 18 matchup on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Texans and Colts enter the game tied at 9-7 and would earn at least a wild card berth with a victory. If the Jaguars (also 9-7) lose to …
Read More »Blackhawks’ Bedard leaves early vs. Devils after hard hit
NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was selected by Chicago with the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft. The 18-year-old center has 15 goals and 18 assists in 38 games. Bedard was hit by Smith …
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