On the first day of training camp this year, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur leaned back in a folding chair adjacent to his practice field. The Packers were deep in negotiations on a megadeal for Jordan Love. Three days later, the quarterback would agree to a contract worth up to $220 million with $100 million guaranteed. It was …
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Rams don’t suspend WR Demarcus Robinson after arrest on DUI suspicion
Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams (5-6) visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “I think he does understand the severity of this, and how lucky we …
Read More »Can the Cowboys win out? Players certainly think it’s possible, so let’s examine Dallas’ remaining schedule
FRISCO, Texas — Doom and gloom swirled around the Dallas Cowboys as they entered Week 12 on a five-game losing streak and with a 3-7 record, their worst since 2020. Injuries to their franchise quarterback, No. 2 receiver, top inside linebacker, as many as four edge rushers, both starting outside corners, left tackle and starting guards have made 2024 a …
Read More »Rams WR Demarcus Robinson to play Week 13 vs. Saints less than a week after being arrested on suspicion of DUI
Getty Images Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson had a rough night Sunday. Just hours after his team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, Robinson was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Robinson was pulled over at 5:13 a.m. after officers from the California Highway Patrol spotted him traveling at a speed of more than 100 mph in an area that …
Read More »Maye, Patriots offense should focus on these areas in last five games
Maye, Patriots offense should focus on these areas in last five games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ abysmal 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 12 guaranteed they would finish with a losing record for the third straight season. The Patriots are 3-9 and sit at the bottom of the AFC East standings. Despite …
Read More »2024 NFL Thanksgiving schedule: Where to watch, TV channels, streaming, kickoff times, odds for tripleheader
Thanksgiving and NFL football, it’s about as American as you can get. Football and Thanksgiving have gone hand-in-hand for about a century now, as the Detroit Lions’ tradition of playing on this special Thursday started in 1934, while the Dallas Cowboys started their Thanksgiving tradition in 1966, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This year, we once again …
Read More »Jimmy Johnson believes Cowboys made a mistake with Dak Prescott extension
The Dallas Cowboys are in the midst of a disappointing 4-7 season and their future might be even bleaker due to their salary cap status. Dak Prescott’s record-setting extension, along with the new deal CeeDee Lamb in August, will account for a large chunk of the Cowboys’ salary cap in 2025. As Dallas likely has some tough financial decisions this …
Read More »Chargers will be without running back J.K. Dobbins for at least a week
Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) will miss at least one week because of a knee sprain suffered against the Ravens. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) Running back J.K. Dobbins will “miss some time” with a left knee injury suffered in Monday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday, but the team’s top rusher who suffered …
Read More »NFL odds, expert picks: Predictions, best bets, where to watch, stream Thanksgiving, ‘Black Friday’ games
How about a side of football to go with your Thanksgiving meal? The NFL has a jam-packed three-game holiday slate this Thursday, and the cherry on top is another “Black Friday” matchup on Friday afternoon, where the Raiders will visit the Chiefs at Arrowhead. The only way that this could get any better is by putting some extra change in …
Read More »2024 Week 13 NFL score predictions, odds, picks today: Expert gives exact scores for all 16 games
Can the Cincinnati Bengals turn around their season after the bye when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5, 47.5) on Sunday? Cincinnati (4-7) has been prolific on offense, with quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase having erupted recently. In his last two games, Burrow has thrown for 784 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions. Still, the Bengals are …
Read More »2024 NFL odds, OU, spread picks: 44-1 Thanksgiving Day parlay from advanced model revealed
Thanksgiving Day NFL games have been held continuously since 1945, making the 2024 NFL Thanksgiving Day games the 80th year in a row of the tradition. The Lions have been featured in each of those years, and as the Super Bowl favorite this season, Detroit is favored by 10.5 points over the Bears in the latest NFL odds. With the …
Read More »All the fixings: Five-point plan to repair the Patriots offense
All the fixings: Five-point plan to repair the Patriots offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston ‘Tis the season and all, but what exactly is there for Patriots fans to be thankful for these days? Beyond 22-year-old quarterback Drake Maye and happy memories, they may be hard-pressed to come up with much else that quickly finds the tip of their …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff picture: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason with Seahawks sneaking in
Through the first 12 weeks of the NFL season, we still haven’t seen a single team clinch a playoff berth yet, but that could change this week. Heading into Week 13, the Lions, Bills and Chiefs could all clinch a spot in the postseason if a few things fall into place for them. Buffalo and Kansas City essentially have the …
Read More »Raiders’ Antonio Pierce hoping for ‘chaos’ as Aidan O’Connell gets start vs. Chiefs
Aidan O’Connell will start at quarterback when the Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) on Friday. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Wednesday, saying O’Connell had progressed well after breaking his right thumb on Oct. 20 in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. “Let’s call a spade a spade, the best team in football …
Read More »NFL DFS, Week 13 picks, stacks, strategy: 2024 Thanksgiving Day fantasy lineup advice for FanDuel, DraftKings
Thanksgiving in Green Bay is going to feel substantially different than it does in Miami, so with the Dolphins visiting the Packers for an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, should the weather factor into your NFL DFS strategy? Miami’s offense has struggled late in the season in colder weather environments, and although it won’t be as frigid as the playoff game …
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