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Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season is underway, and we already saw the New England Patriots shockingly improved to 3-10 after a 21-18 road win against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that is fighting for a playoff spot int he AFC. This defeat caused the Steelers to become the first team in the Super Bowl era, since 1966, with a record of …

When the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles square off on “Sunday Night Football” this week, it will be difficult for anyone to focus their attention on anybody but the quarterbacks. Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts are two of the leading contenders for the 2023 MVP award. The result of this game will go a long way toward determining whether one …

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. However, Lawrence returned to practice Thursday despite an MRI revealing a high-ankle sprain, and he has yet to be ruled out …

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is back at practice this morning, less than 48 hours after an appendectomy. McCarthy needed surgery to address acute appendicitis on Wednesday afternoon but returned to the facility this morning, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Even when he wasn’t at practice, McCarthy was talking to assistant coaches on the phone and …

Only five weeks remain in the NFL’s regular season, and as we roll further into December there’s an increasing chance that weather will have an impact on games, including multiple matchups in Week 14 that could be wet, windy and/or snowy. That means game plans — as well as potential fantasy lineups and bets — may need to be shifted.  …

FRISCO, Texas — “Football is a game of inches and inches make the champion,” Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach and Super Bowl trophy namesake Vince Lombardi once said.  While the saying “football is a game of inches” has since become cliche, it’s applicable to the Week 14 “Sunday Night Football” showdown between the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles and the …

Icon Sportswire Week 14 in the NFL started off with a rather shocking upset, as the Pittsburgh Steelers were defeated by the New England Patriots on their home field, 21-18. After failing to score 20 points in its last five games, New England quickly jumped out to a 21-3 lead thanks to three first-half Bailey Zappe touchdown passes, and while …

The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles may not be particularly fond of each other, but both NFC heavyweights have at least one thing in common — they both know how to make valued members of their respective teams feel special. Both the 49ers and Eagles had touching tributes for their respective Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees, surprising …

Will Dallas Goedert perform well in his return? (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Note that some players are targeted for DFS. Good luck with your Week 14 lineups! Start: Dallas Goedert, Brandin Cooks The Eagles have been struggling mightily running the ball and will have to throw plenty Sunday night …

Just when there’s a calm in the storm, three more starting signal-callers go down with injuries in Week 13. Here’s my 10 quarterback observations for Week 14, starting right there: 1. Trubisky is NFL’s 53rd different starting QB this season The QB carousel will not stop spinning as the injuries continue to mount. Trevor Lawrence (high-ankle sprain), Kenny Pickett (ankle …

I really liked the veteran-edition of The Practice Squad Power Rankings last week, didn’t you?  The CUT surely had no complaints — we saw three members get elevated ahead of Week 13’s action — Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, Packers running back James Robinson and Lions edge rusher Bruce Irvin. And, heck — Flacco threw some ropes out there! He fizzled in …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Two teams entered 2023 with a particularly urgent need to evaluate their quarterbacks. They happen to play in the same division: the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The Packers had Aaron Rodgers’ successor on the roster but with a reworked two-year deal, Green Bay needed to know if Jordan Love was the way forward …

Thursday’s extensive reporting from Tyler Dunne regarding Bills coach Sean McDermott created headlines for a bizarre attempt by McDermott to use the 9/11 terrorists as an example of good teamwork. The revelation apparently will not keep McDermott from working for his team. Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com reports, citing four unnamed sources, that “McDermott’s job is safe.” “I’m told the 9/11 …

There’s a 10-game main NFL DFS slate this week, giving you plenty of potential NFL DFS picks like Nico Collins, Bijan Robinson, and Josh Jacobs. Collins is coming off a 9-191-1 stat line last week. That’s the fifth-most receiving yards in a game this season, trailing only DJ Moore (230), Keenan Allen (215), Tyreek Hill (215) and Ja’Marr Chase (192). …

The Giants steadied the ship heading into their bye week, with undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito able to lead them to back-to-back wins behind an offensive line which has, at last, become mostly healthy. Monday night’s game sees them face off with a 6-6 Packers team with a realistic shot at a Wild Card spot. Following an impressive win over the …