The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way. The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …
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LOOK: Dolphins practiced roller coaster touchdown celebration on ‘Hard Knocks’
Getty Images The Miami Dolphins dominated the Washington Commanders 45-15 on Sunday in a game that was never really in doubt. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught a 78-yard touchdown in the opening quarter and decided to have a little bit of fun as he orchestrated a new roller coaster touchdown celebration. In a clip that was posted by the …
Read More »Upon further review, Rams’ Puka Nacua has a shoulder sprain; Tyler Higbee hurt neck
Rams receiver Puka Nacua walks off the field holding his side after suffering an injury against the Browns. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua suffered a shoulder sprain during the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns but is expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart …
Read More »Jaguars’ Josh Pederson, son of head coach Doug Pederson, to make NFL debut on ‘Monday Night Football’
Getty Images Back in August, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson proved that the NFL is all business when he cut his son, tight end Josh Pederson, when the team finalized their rosters. One day after he was waived, he signed to the practice squad, where he has remained until Monday night. Doug will get to see his son’s NFL debut …
Read More »Joe Flacco reverts to Browns’ practice squad one day after starting at QB; Cleveland’s Week 14 plans unclear
USATSI One day after starting for the Browns against the Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco has reverted back to Cleveland’s practice squad, with coach Kevin Stefanski telling reporters Monday he’s undecided on a starting QB for Week 14 against the Jaguars. It’s just the latest move in a whirlwind of activity for the 38-year-old Flacco, who only joined the Browns’ practice …
Read More »USC’s Caleb Williams to skip Holiday Bowl, fueling NFL expectations
USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for the Trojans when they face No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27 (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), USC head coach Lincoln Riley said Monday. This latest development further fuels the expectation that Williams will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams, the …
Read More »Bengals vs. Jaguars score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates
Big things were expected of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023, and the team has yet to disappoint. Following a win over the rival Houston Texans in Week 12, the Jaguars sit at 8-3 and hold the No. 3 seed in the AFC. While the Texans still present a challenge moving forward, the Jaguars’ sights will likely be set on securing …
Read More »Jordan Love outplays Patrick Mahomes in every key passing metric, only second time it’s happened to Chiefs QB
Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the current gold standard among NFL quarterbacks today. He is one of only five starting quarterbacks with two NFL MVPs and two NFL championships in their career. That exclusive club includes Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Tom Brady. Naturally, Mahomes doesn’t …
Read More »Peyton, Eli Manning to broadcast simultaneous ‘Monday Night Football’ games on ManningCast in Week 14
USATSI Peyton and Eli Manning will be back on Monday Night Football for the Manningcast, but in a new way. The quarterbacks will call two games at the same time on Dec. 11, per Front Office Sports. The Green Bay Packers are taking on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium and the Tennessee Titans will head to Hard Rock …
Read More »NFL reviewing 49ers-Eagles sideline incident involving Dre Greenlaw, ‘Big Dom’
The NFL is reportedly reviewing the sideline scuffle in the second half of the 49ers’ win over the Eagles on Sunday, when San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw threw a jab at Philadelphia’s head of team security “Big Dom” DiSandro after DiSandro put his hands on Greenlaw. DiSandro was seemingly defending receiver DeVonta Smith, who Greenlaw had bodyslammed to the ground …
Read More »2023 ‘ManningCast’ schedule: Is Peyton and Eli Manning’s ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast on in Week 13?
Getty Images “Monday Night Football” is back to close out Week 13, and so are the Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli Manning. The dynamic duo return to the booth (or couch, or however you care to describe it) tonight in Week 13 for their alternate broadcast of a key AFC showdown in Jacksonville as the Jaguars host the Cincinnati Bengals. …
Read More »49ers still gathering information on Arik Armstead’s injuries
49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead was listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s win over the Eagles and it looks like he’ll be in similar territory heading into this week’s game against the Seahawks. Armstead came into the game with a foot injury and head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that he’s also dealing with a knee injury. Shanahan said …
Read More »Jaguars elevate TE Josh Pederson, son of head coach, from practice squad
It’ll be a family affair for the Pederson’s on Monday night when the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Stadium after the team announced it elevated tight end Josh Pederson from its practice squad. The 26-year-old, who played college football at Louisiana-Monroe, is the son of Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson and signed with Jacksonville in July. …
Read More »2023 College Football Playoff: CBS Sports staff selects four NFL teams based on CFP format; NFC dominates
The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way. The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …
Read More »NFL DFS Monday Night Football picks, stacks: Jaguars vs. Bengals DraftKings, FanDuel MNF lineup expert advice
The Jacksonville Jaguars look to keep pace in the race for the top seed in the AFC Playoffs when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Kickoff at EverBank Stadium is at 8:15 p.m. ET. The NFL DFS player pool will be missing star quarterback Joe Burrow, who is on season-ending Injured Reserve. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence is …
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