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The Rams have started to break it open over the Saints in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game, with a Kyren Williams touchdown giving Los Angeles a 27-7 lead. The Saints looked like they might have a little something going on offense after Derek Carr converted third-and-6 with a 13-yard pass to Foster Moreau. But on the team’s next …

Our analysts reveal the takes they have the most conviction for heading into Round Two of the fantasy football playoffs to help you feel better about the lineup decisions ahead. For more start-sit advice, check out our Week 16 position-by-position rankings. The rookie finally enters must-start status It finally happened. The rookie we’ve been yearning to see run out in …

The Rams controlled much of the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Saints. But even with a late second-quarter surge by New Orleans, Los Angeles leads 17-7 at halftime. L.A. scored on its first two drives, with Puka Nacua catching a 2-yard touchdown and Lucas Havrisik sending a 20-yard field goal through the uprights. But on the third, …

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is on the team’s first injury report of the week. Smith did not take part in Thursday’s practice and he is listed with a knee injury. Smith reportedly emerged from the team’s loss to the Seahawks on Monday night with the issue, but it didn’t appear to hinder him as he played 66 offensive snaps …

The Rams have proven over the last month that when healthy, they have one of the top offenses in the NFL. Los Angeles is averaging 33 points per game over their last four contests entering a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Saints. The tougher question when forming a TNF NFL DFS strategy may be which Rams to include from …

Ravens receiver Odell Beckham did not practice Thursday, the first official practice day of the week before their Monday night game against the 49ers. Beckham was listed with an illness. Cornerback Jayln Armour-Davis (concussion) also missed Thursday’s practice. Receiver Zay Flowers (foot), cornerback Arthur Maulet (knee), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (concussion) and safety Marcus Williams (groin) were limited. Ravens coach …

Getty Images The Jaguars will likely face the Buccaneers without star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who remains in concussion protocol as of Thursday and expected to sit in Week 16, according to NFL Media. Sunday would mark the time first time in Lawrence’s football career — dating back to high school — that he has missed a game due to injury.  Lawrence, …

With both teams beginning the night at 7-7, the Rams have gotten out to an early 7-0 lead over the Saints. Quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with receiver Puka Nacua for the rookie’s fifth touchdown of the season. While the Rams started deep in their own territory, it took just two plays to get out to their own 34. Kyren Williams …

No more over/unders for me! My against the spread picks were great last week but the totals crashed. Such is life late in the season. Especially this year when we’ve got so many backup quarterbacks playing.  It’s wild just how many backups have been in play this year — roughly 75% of the NFL has been forced to play a …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and this weekend’s holiday slate is primed to feature several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As …

Who are the 20 best Patriots on the current roster? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ roster needs an overhaul this offseason. Their 3-11 record shows they simply no longer have the collection of talent needed to contend with the top teams in the AFC. That said, some players on the current roster deserve recognition for …

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have won four consecutive games after securing an impressive 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. The Ravens will try to win their fifth straight when they visit Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. According to the latest Week 16 NFL odds from the SportsLine Consensus, Baltimore is …

Bill Cowher doesn’t like what’s currently going on in Pittsburgh.  The Steelers’ Hall of Fame coach didn’t mince words when asked about Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens’ recent loafing on a blocking assignment, then explaining his actions by stating that he didn’t want to get hurt.  “It is disappointing to see and hear what George Pickens talks about, because culture really …

One of the biggest stories prior to Sunday’s slate of NFL games was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to make Devin White a healthy scratch for the Buccaneers’ game against the Packers.  White missed the Buccaneers’ last two games with a knee injury, but several outlets, including the Tampa Bay Times, have reported that White being inactive for Sunday’s game …

Geno Smith was disappointed not to play on Monday night. The Seahawks quarterback expected to play and was ready to play, but Pete Carroll and the team’s decision-makers decided to start Drew Lock. Lock led the team to a 20-17 upset of the Eagles. “It was tough. It was tough,” Smith said Thursday, via video from the team. “Just preparing …