The Dallas Cowboys (10-5) are favored by six points versus the Detroit Lions (11-4) on December 30, 2023, starting at 8:15 PM ET, airing on ABC/ESPN. A total of 53.5 points has been set for the matchup, which is the highest opening total this season. The Cowboys lost 22-20 to the Miami Dolphins in their Week 16 contest, while the …
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No practice for L’Jarius Sneed, Isaiah Pacheco on Wednesday
Key players on both sides of the ball are out of practice for the Chiefs on Wednesday. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said before the session that cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, running back Isiah Pacheco, wide receiver Kadarius Toney, cornerback Jaylen Watson, and left tackle Donovan Smith would all be on the sideline. The team will release a full injury report …
Read More »Broncos reportedly benching Russell Wilson for rest of 2023: Can Denver get out of QB’s contract?
The Broncos lost any realistic shot at making the playoffs by falling to the Patriots on Sunday, giving them a 7-8 record — and just a 1.4% chance of reaching the postseason — with 2023 winding down. Now they’re benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games, according to NFL Media, in an effort to preserve the possibility of …
Read More »Fantasy hockey stock watch – Holiday week streamers and matchups
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 27, 2023, 02:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 The Christmas break is certainly wrapping with a bang, as the overwhelming majority of NHL teams return to the ice immediately post-holiday. Fourteen games speckle Wednesday’s slate, with only the Oilers, Canadiens, Flyers and Canucks idle. A leaner four-game schedule follows on Thursday, …
Read More »Former Chiefs star Dante Hall shares advice for Patrick Mahomes, calls out offensive coordinator Matt Nagy
The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has not been its usual explosive self this season, and the team is already out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. After an atrocious 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, former Chiefs star Dante Hall had some advice for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have now lost …
Read More »Broncos reportedly benching Russell Wilson
With two games left in the NFL regular season and the Denver Broncos still technically in the running for a playoff spot, the team is benching quarterback Russell Wilson, according to multiple reports. Backup Jarrett Stidham is Denver’s new starting quarterback. NFL Media, which first reported that the Broncos were considering the move, said a major motivation is to preserve …
Read More »Packers suspend Jaire Alexander after nearly mixing up coin toss
The Green Bay Packers have placed cornerback Jaire Alexander on the reserve/suspended list for “conduct detrimental to the team” regarding his participation in Sunday’s pregame coin toss during their 33-30 win over the Carolina Panthers. “The decision to suspend a player is never easy and not one we take lightly. Unfortunately, Jaire’s actions prior to the game in Carolina led …
Read More »Giants’ Tyrod Taylor to start in place of Tommy DeVito in Week 17 against the Rams
Getty Images While it was a fun ride, Tommy DeVito’s run as the New York Giants’ quarterback is over, at least for the time being. Big Blue will instead start Tyrod Taylor at quarterback for their Week 17 matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Taylor replaced DeVito during New York’s 33-25 loss to the Eagles this past Monday. DeVito threw …
Read More »Bengals open practice window for Cam Taylor-Britt, hope for playoff-push boost with talented cornerback
Getty Images Cincinnati Bengals fans received good news prior to the team’s Week 17 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The team opened the practice window for second-year cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who was placed on injured reserve on December 4. Taylor-Britt was placed on IR after suffering an ankle injury during practice. He had also been dealing with a nagging …
Read More »Giants to bench Tommy DeVito for Tyrod Taylor vs. Rams, ending DeVitomania
The Giants are no longer serving “Tommy Cutlets” at quarterback. Tommy DeVito has been benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor for the Giants’ Week 17 matchup against the Rams (1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), coach Brian Daboll told reporters Wednesday. Daboll’s decision comes after he benched DeVito at halftime of the Giants’ Christmas Day loss …
Read More »NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Rams continue playoff surge in New York; Panthers, Cardinals cover on the road
We’re closing in on the final two weeks of the 2023 NFL regular season and also putting the finishing touches on the year as a whole this week, and we’ll look to do so on a high note. Coming out of the Christmas holiday, I enjoyed the strongest weekend of any CBS Sports expert, rolling to a 10-6 ATS record …
Read More »NFL names Younghoe Koo NFC special teams player of the week
The Falcons kept their postseason hopes alive with Sunday’s victory over the Colts and their kicker helped power them to the win. Now Younghoe Koo has been named NFC special teams player of the week. Koo hit all five of his attempted field goals and both of his extra points in the 29-10 victory. One of the league’s best kickers …
Read More »Jacoby Brissett to start at QB for Commanders’ vs. 49ers, replacing struggling Sam Howell
Jacoby Brissett will start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers. Coach Ron Rivera announced Wednesday before practice that Brissett would start over Sam Howell, who was pulled from Washington’s 30-28 loss at the New York Jets. Howell started the first 15 games of the season and leads the league with …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on throwing helmet during Raiders loss: ‘I gotta keep my f—ing cool’
USATSI Travis Kelce wasn’t exactly in the holiday spirit during the Christmas Day game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. The Chiefs star tight end was visibly frustrated during the first half and ended up throwing his helmet when he got to the sideline. Shortly after Kelce tossed his helmet, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid lit into …
Read More »NFL Week 17 picks: Ravens top Dolphins in AFC thriller, Cowboys destroy Lions, Steelers lose in Seattle
Happy New Year everyone! OK, so I just looked at my calendar and it seems that I’ve slightly jumped the gun here. It’s not Jan. 1 yet, but in my defense, I have no idea what day it is anymore and that’s mostly because I just spent Christmas weekend with a 3-year-old who ate nine pieces of candy before bed …
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