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The two best passing defenses go head-to-head to kick off the Week 17 NFL schedule when the Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. The Browns are allowing the fewest passing yards (160.1 yards per game) and total yards (260.3) in the NFL. The Jets are surrendering the second-fewest passing yards (168.6) and third-fewest total yards …

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos appear headed for an offseason split. If the two sides indeed part ways — which is reportedly expected — which teams are the best fit for the 35-year-old quarterback? Colin Cowherd explained which teams make sense and don’t make sense for Wilson on Thursday’s edition of “The Herd.” Atlanta Falcons — Out Colin’s thoughts: …

The Cincinnati Bengals may be getting a big part of their offense back for Sunday’s Week 17 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. Pro Bowl wideout Ja’Marr Chase returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday for the first time since injuring his shoulder during Cincinnati’s Week 15 win over the Minnesota Vikings.  Chase did not practice all last …

The 2023 sports calendar flew past like a whirlwind, but not before solidifying a place in our hearts as a year fans will never forget.  That is especially true if you were there to see LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, witness Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts make history in the Super Bowl, or enjoy watching one of …

How Bill Belichick could make his case to remain with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston These final two weeks of the 2023 regular season could mark the last of Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots career. Our Tom E. Curran recently reported a decision on Belichick’s future was made after the team’s Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts …

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said Thursday that he will start this weekend against the Tennessee Titans (1 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX and the FOX Sports App) after missing two games recovering from a concussion. “It’s great being back,” Stroud said. Stroud was injured in a Dec. 10 loss to the Jets when his head bounced off the turf …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To help …

Road chalk nearly brought it home for us last week but thanks to some frisky backup quarterback behavior and a Panthers team refusing to die the death its been given, we ended up just going 4-2. The Jets should have EASILY covered and missed by a point, whereas the Packers were up double digits and managed to let Bryce Young …

The Washington Commanders are ‘very interested’ in Caleb Williams: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One name stands out among the rest from the 2024 NFL quarterback draft prospects. Caleb Williams. The Bears have the greatest odds of having the chance to select the USC quarterback. They own the No. 1 pick — as of this writing — by …

Dec 28, 2023, 04:16 PM ET Ethan Bear is back in the NHL following shoulder surgery after signing a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the long-expected deal with the defenseman Thursday, just over a week since Bear joined the Capitals for practice and they confirmed their intent to sign him. The contract is worth …

The Lions will have left tackle Taylor Decker against the Cowboys on Saturday night. Decker was out of practice Wednesday because of a groin injury, but head coach Dan Campbell said at a Thursday press conference that Decker will play and he was a full participant in practice later in the day. Decker has no injury designation on the final …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter One more win, whether it’s at home Sunday against the Saints or in the finale against the Panthers, will give the Bucs the NFC South division title for a third year in a row. And given the uncertainty surrounding Tampa Bay entering this season, it should lock up an increasingly compelling case for Baker Mayfield …

One Bills edge rusher returned to full practice participation on Thursday while another was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day. Leonard Floyd was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday due to wrist and rib injuries as well as a need to rest. Floyd was back to full participation levels on Thursday, though, and that …

The Buffalo Bills are taking the scenic route to their hopeful destination: Super Bowl LVIII. Buffalo (9-6) is currently seventh on the oddsboard at +1100 to win the Super Bowl. And if the playoffs started today, the Bills would be a wild-card team. But again, it’s been a long, winding road. At the beginning of the season, the Bills’ odds …

Video Details Travis Kelce addressed his frustration with the Kansas City Chiefs offense, including himself, on ‘The New Heights’ Podcast, saying that he has to ‘lock the (expletive) in.’ Chiefs legend Dante Hall shared advice to Patrick Mahomes, saying to ‘fall in love with the mundane’ and stop trying to make the big play every time. Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin …