The NFL has reportedly rescinded the fine issued to Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith last month for his tackle on Chris Godwin that ended up dislocating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver’s ankle. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith appealed the $16,833 fine and Jordy Nelson, one of the NFL’s four appeals officers, ruled in his favor. The tackle that …
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2024 NFL QB Power Rankings Week 11: Might be no catching Lamar Jackson for MVP
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Remember — back in Week 3 — when we thought we had a quarterback crisis? Remember when the league’s signal-callers were off to one of the worst collective starts in NFL history? Suffice it to say they’re doing just fine now. It wasn’t like there weren’t a few stinkers this week. (Yes, Jared Goff, I’m obviously …
Read More »Schrager’s Cheat Sheet: Jake Bates’ improbable rise from brick salesman to star kicker
Peter Schrager NFL Insider & NFL Reporter Every week, FOX Sports NFL Insider Peter Schrager opens his notebook and opines on three of the biggest storylines around the league. Here are his takes heading into Week 11, including the unlikely ascension of the Lions’ kicker, a hot head coach candidate in Los Angeles, and big decisions facing the Bills. Lions’ …
Read More »The Bears now have a singular goal this season: save Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams is averaging 4.93 yards per passing attempt the last three games for Chicago, a number so ghastly it seems impossible. Not surprisingly, the Bears lost all three, including a horrific 19-3 drubbing to lowly New England on Sunday. Chicago is 4-5 because it has an excellent defense. The easy part of the season is over though. The remaining …
Read More »Leafs’ Auston Matthews remains out as upper-body injury lingers
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterNov 12, 2024, 12:24 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews continues to be sidelined by an upper-body injury that has not progressed as expected, forcing him to miss more time. Matthews has sat out the Leafs’ last three games with his ailment, related to a …
Read More »Van Noy on case for Lamar Jackson’s 3rd MVP: ‘He’s literally changed the game’ | McCoy & Van Noy
Baltimore Ravens LB Kyle Van Noy praises his teammate Lamar Jackson after the team’s 35-34 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. Jackson has a legitimate case for his second consecutive and third career MVP award this season. He is currently tied for the most touchdown passes in the league with 24 and leads the league outright with a …
Read More »Months after shooting, 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall ascending with each game
Editor’s note: This is the 10th installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 10 winner: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Ricky Pearsall’s first career touchdown came out of a desire for redemption. Just past the midway point in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Tampa …
Read More »Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: These offenses have been up and down all season — which can you trust?
Marquez Valdes-Scantling popped in a huge way in Week 10 — yet another confounding moment for the Saints offense this season. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) The search for truth — in life and of course in fantasy football — is a never-ending quest, and this year, one that has taken more than the usual twists and turns. Just …
Read More »Rams takeaways: Offense needs more from Kyren Williams, defensive line shows sparks
Rams coach Sean McVay shakes hands with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the game at SoFi Stadium on Monday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Miami Dolphins defeated the Rams 23-15 on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. Here is what we learned from a loss that dropped the Rams’ record to 4-5: The offense could not reach the end …
Read More »Extension given for indictment in deaths of Johnny Gaudreaua and brother
Nov 12, 2024, 11:38 AM ET SALEM, N.J. — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they were cycling on a rural New Jersey road briefly appeared in court Tuesday, where the judge extended the window for prosecutors to seek an indictment. The brief hearing, in which the judge granted prosecutors 30 …
Read More »Jerry Jones: Dak Prescott will have surgery tomorrow and miss the rest of the year
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will have surgery tomorrow and miss the rest of the season. That’s the word from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who said today on 105.3 The Fan that Prescott is in New York, has consulted with doctors there, and has scheduled the season-ending surgery for Wednesday. “He’ll have it there in New York. He had a good …
Read More »Tyreek Hill’s wrist injury was hidden, for weeks
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill missed practice on Friday and Saturday with a wrist injury. He played on Monday night. Before the game, he made it clear that the wrist is — and has been — a problem. Consider this quote from ESPN’s Lisa Salters from the Monday night pregame show, regarding Hill’s wrist: “He said that it’s something that he’s …
Read More »Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to undergo season-ending surgery on torn hamstring
Dak Prescott’s 2024 season is over. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback will undergo season-ending surgery for his partially torn hamstring on Wednesday, Jerry Jones confirmed in an interview with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. “His prognosis is wonderful. It just means we’re not going to have him for the rest of the year,” Jones said. Even though Prescott was set to …
Read More »Roob’s Eagles Stats, featuring the ‘Dallas Sucks’ section
Roob’s Eagles Stats, featuring the ‘Dallas Sucks’ section originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The highlight of this week’s Roob’s Eagles Stats is the Dallas Sucks section. Just wait till you see our first Cooper Rush stat. It’s completely bonkers. But first, we have some truly remarkable Eagles stats. Be patient! 1. The mind-blowing road blowouts streak 1A. With wins …
Read More »Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron amid QB Caleb Williams’ struggles
The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, hoping to shake up a unit that ranks among the worst in the NFL. Offensive passing game coordinator Thomas Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator. The moves come with the Bears (4-5) mired in a three-game losing streak and the offense in a free fall after an offseason overhaul highlighted …
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