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I would love to leave Titans with a win

Quarterback Will Levis was out of Titans practice on Wednesday because of the foot injury he suffered last weekend and that makes it likelier that the team will be going with Ryan Tannehill as their starter against the Jaguars in Week 18. If so, that would likely be the final time that Tannehill suits up for the Titans. His contract …

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Breaking down MVP and every other end-of-season award race

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports) Intro xxxxxxx Offensive Player of the Year A tough one, but there’s a clear three to me at the top. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown fell off a bit in the second half of the year but still finished with strong numbers, both in total and rate wise, but this top three is as simple as the …

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How can the NFL solve its officiating crisis?

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein discuss how the league should approach the rising criticism of referees across the game and what has brought the increased level of scrutiny upon officials. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video …

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Week 17 DFS DraftKings Milly Maker Breakdown

Las Vegas Raiders v Miami Dolphins The dynamic game of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires much more than simply knowing the sport for which we’re entering contests to be successful. We must be adaptable, precise, and open to learning from previous endeavors, the latter of which will be the primary focus of this weekly written piece. Game Theoretic methodologies will …

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Better NFL prospect: Michael Penix Jr. or J.J. McCarthy?

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein discuss the College Football Playoff Championship quarterbacks to find out which is the better prospect for the pros. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] JASON FITZ: We’ve seen …

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Tua Tagovailoa fully participates in practice with left shoulder, quadriceps injuries

As the Dolphins try to capture their first AFC East championship since 2008, they have plenty of injury issues. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is among them. Tagovailoa fully participated in Wednesday’s practice with both a left shoulder injury and a quadriceps injury. Several key players did not practice: tackle Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back), linebacker Bradley Chubb (knee), cornerback Xavien Howard …

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NFL officiating is broken, according to coaches and executives. Inside a fractured system with no imminent fix

Coaches and executives believe the NFL officiating system is broken. Can the league be trusted to fix it? (Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports) The video from NFL officiating hit head coach and general manager inboxes on Tuesday. For 106 seconds, a narrator explained league rules on reporting a change of position atop video clips from the controversial ending to the Detroit Lions-Dallas …

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Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 18 of 2023 season

Below are my Week 18, 2023 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at noon ET on Peacock. It’s then available — as full episodes and clips — on demand on Peacock, the …

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Rams plan to play Puka Nacua until he does “something special” on Sunday

The Rams won’t play quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday against the 49ers. They will, however, play standout rookie receiver Puka Nacua. Until he breaks the single-season rookie receiving record, apparently. “I think you’d like to be able to see him get an opportunity to do something special and then be smart with him,” coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday …

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Jets’ Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams named AFC Pro Bowl starters

For the second straight year, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will be headed to the Pro Bowl as starters for the AFC. Gardner followed up his Defensive Rookie of the Year campaign by putting up another stellar season on the outside with 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble through 15 games. Williams, now in his …

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Bobby Wagner certain he will play in 2024

Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is going to his ninth Pro Bowl in his 12th season. He is 33, but while others might have a question about his future, Wagner doesn’t. He left no doubt Wednesday that he plans to play in 2024. “One hundred percent,” Wagner said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. Wagner is scheduled to become a free agent …

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NBC’s NFL analysts gush over Justin Fields, plead Bears to keep him

NBC’s NFL analysts gush over Justin Fields, plead Bears to keep him originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Justin Fields train keeps adding more passengers. As the season winds down, the Bears quarterback has everyone on his side. The players are steadfast supporters of his play. The fans chanted their desire to keep him at quarterback last game. But …

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Cowboys sign LB Damien Wilson to practice squad

The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Damien Wilson, the team announced. He has agreed to spot on Dallas’ practice squad. The Cowboys also agreed to terms with receiver Racey McMath and running back SaRodorick Thompson for practice squad spots. Offensive lineman La’el Collins could re-join the Cowboys on their practice report, but despite reports that a deal was done, Collins …

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Five Pro Bowl snubs: Bucs’ Antoine Winfield leads the way

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Ah, Pro Bowl snubs. There isn’t even a real game anymore, and the game isn’t in Hawaii or Las Vegas but back in Orlando. But the honor of being named to the Pro Bowl remains an important currency toward building a résumé for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So every year, when the combined …

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