At one point this summer, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade, believing he was being severely underpaid as one of the game’s most productive ball-carriers. Now, with Los Angeles struggling offensively late in the 2023 season, Ekeler might not even be guaranteed his starting job, with coach Brandon Staley hinting this week at a demotion …
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing from practice ahead of Week 14 vs. Rams
USATSI Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of practice Thursday, according to reports, despite not previously appearing on the team’s injury report. Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at QB ahead of Week 14’s matchup with the Rams. Jackson addressed reporters as usual on Wednesday, local media noted, but his Thursday absence comes a day after …
Read More »RT Austin Jackson, Dolphins agree to extension through 2026
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson just inked an extension to keep him in South Beach until 2026. (AP Photo/Doug Murray) Austin Jackson is keeping his talents in Miami. The right tackle signed an extension, that includes $20.7 million in guaranteed money and is worth $36 million, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Miami Dolphins announced the deal Thursday. This …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence returns to practice, not ruled out for Week 14 vs. Browns despite high-ankle sprain
Getty Images The Jaguars suffered a seemingly critical loss in Monday’s game against the Bengals, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury that required trainers to help him walk to the locker room. But Lawrence returned to practice Thursday despite an MRI revealing a high-ankle sprain, and he has yet to be ruled out …
Read More »Jordan Phillips blasts Jason Kelce for comments that Bills DT intended to injure on ‘tush push’ vs. Eagles
Getty Images Jordan Phillips wasn’t a fan of Jason Kelce’s comments about the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle’s attempt to slow down the “tush push.” During the Eagles’ Week 12 win over the Bills, Phillips jumped offsides and drove right guard Cam Jurgens into the ground. Kelce said Phillips should have been fined for the play, which Phillips was not pleased about. …
Read More »Chris Godwin’s wife, Mariah, says Bucs coach Todd Bowles is ‘blatantly lying’ about extent of WR’s injuries
It has been a frustrating season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin. His production has dipped as he deals with nagging injuries, but his wife thinks Godwin should still be getting more opportunities. In Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, Godwin had zero catches on just three targets. He did have a 19-yard rushing attempt for a touchdown, …
Read More »49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup
49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The last time the 49ers looked this dominant, they failed to keep their momentum. After Week 5, coming off a blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers were unbeaten and looked invincible. Three weeks later, they were 5-3 and …
Read More »NFL DFS Thursday Night Football picks: Steelers vs. Patriots fantasy lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
The NFL Week 14 schedule opens with a matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Both teams have been hit hard by injuries at this point in the season, which will have an impact on the TNF NFL DFS player pool. For …
Read More »Steelers-Patriots picks and best bets for ‘TNF,’ plus we unveil our first MVP rankings with a surprise on top
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! Well, well, well, “Time” magazine handed out its “Person of the Year” award yesterday, and unfortunately, I did not win. Instead, the award went to Taylor Swift, and I have to say, I spent so much time writing about her this year that I thought they might call me for …
Read More »Rob Gronkowski says Bill Belichick would only leave the Patriots to coach somewhere else on one condition
With Bill Belichick squarely on the hot seat heading into Week 14, there’s been a lot of speculation that the Patriots could part ways with their head coach after the season. There’s also been some speculation that Belichick could be coaching somewhere else in 2024 for the first time in more than two decades. If Belichick does end up coaching …
Read More »Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould retires after 18-year career
Longtime NFL kicker Robbie Gould is retiring following an 18-year career that established him as one of the game’s best in the clutch. Gould announced his retirement on The Player’s Tribune on Thursday. Gould had been a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers opted not to bring him back for a seventh season. Gould spent 11 seasons with the …
Read More »Could Krafts follow Pittsburgh’s coaching model?
Pats-Steelers storylines: Could Krafts follow Pittsburgh’s coaching model? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston PITTSBURGH — One team is still in the playoff picture. One is not. But that doesn’t mean that when the Steelers (7-5) take on the Patriots (2-10) there isn’t something on the line for players on both sidelines. For the Patriots, it’s about pride. And future …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Seattle makes a change at quarterback, five wide receivers taken in the first round
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Read More »NFL Week 14 odds, picks, best bets: Jake Browning scores another upset win for Bengals, Ravens beat Rams
I feel smart for taking the San Francisco 49ers to best the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13, and taking the Los Angeles Rams to down the Cleveland Browns. Also, the Atlanta Falcons to cover against the struggling New York Jets was easy money. However, I felt robbed when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t cover vs. the lowly Carolina Panthers, and …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen: Five reasons why this QB rivalry is the best since Tom Brady-Peyton Manning
Tune in for the sixth meeting between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. While both their teams may be slumping and neither is an MVP favorite right now, make no mistake, this is must-watch TV and the NFL’s best QB rivalry since Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. It may not be Manning vs. Brady yet, but it is the …
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