The odds of wide receiver Malik Nabers being in the Giants lineup this weekend are getting longer. Nabers suffered a concussion in last Thursday’s loss to the Cowboys and he did not take part in Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters on Thursday that Nabers has made progress, but he remains in the concussion protocol and will not …
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Why is Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence regressing in Year 4?
Trevor Lawrence has never lived up to the hype of being the generational talent he was dubbed to be coming out of Clemson in 2021. But the flashes of greatness he has shown in his NFL career — the second half of the 2022 season, Jacksonville’s 8-3 start to 2023 — couldn’t be further from his present reality. Four games …
Read More »Chris Boswell named AFC special teams player of the month
The NFL has named Steelers kicker Chris Boswell the AFC special teams player of the month for September. It’s Boswell’s second player of the month award after he also won it back in 2015. Boswell hit 11-of-12 field goals in September, with a long of 57 yards. He had five field goals of at least 50 yards. His only miss …
Read More »Bills-Texans AFC showdown is ‘a true coin flip in every sense of the term’
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Power ratings drive betting lines from open to close in Las Vegas. During NFL season, oddsmakers use their ratings to create numbers, bookmakers shade those numbers and post their lines on Sunday, then professional bettors use their numbers throughout the week to find edges and make bets. It’s an ecosystem that rinses and repeats …
Read More »Giants Injury Notes: Malik Nabers making progress, but Week 5 in doubt; secondary could get reinforcements
Here are the latest Giants injury updates as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle… Malik Nabers remains in concussion protocol Nabers suffered a concussion during the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s loss to the Cowboys, but seemed to be in a somewhat decent spot to return for Week 5 given the long layoff. However, …
Read More »Fantasy Football Sleepers: Several backup RBs with potential to gain ground in Week 5
Week 4 was a solid run for the fantasy football sleeper page. Geno Smith and Andy Dalton each finished inside the QB1 starting line, and Xavier Legette and Roschon Johnson both had touchdowns, even if Johnson didn’t push past D’Andre Swift as we had hoped. Anyway, there were hits. Let’s try to keep the momentum rolling. TE Tucker Kraft at …
Read More »Which NHL players have the most career hat tricks?
A hat trick in hockey is when a player scores three goals in a single game. When a player accomplishes the feat, fans celebrate by tossing hats onto the ice. No NHL player has had hats thrown at his skates more than Wayne Gretzky. The Great One finished his 20-year career with an NHL-record 50 hat tricks. That’s 10 more …
Read More »Sources – Golden Knights to pay Robin Lehner without cap hit
Emily Kaplan, ESPNOct 3, 2024, 12:17 PM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Golden Knights will pay Robin Lehner for the final year of his $25 million contract, but the goalie will not count against Vegas’ salary cap, sources told ESPN. The resolution was reached Thursday after lengthy discussions among the team, NHL and NHLPA. Lehner, 33, …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 5: Rankings, sleepers, start/sit advice and more
Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 5 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 5 …
Read More »Vikings’ Sam Darnold on failed Jets tenure: ‘I could’ve played better’
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold might be the biggest story of the 2024 NFL season thus far. Now, Darnold is set to do battle with the team that drafted him with the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Jets, across the pond on Sunday. Darnold’s time with the Jets lasted just three years (2018-20). When …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 5: Breece (Hall) yourselves for another down game …
Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at five players (and an entire position) with bust potential in Week 5. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your …
Read More »USA Hockey to honor Gaudreau brothers with helmet decal
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 3, 2024, 12:38 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. USA Hockey will honor the lives of brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau by having national teams at all levels wear a unique helmet decal during this upcoming season. The sports’ governing body made the announcement on Thursday and released an image …
Read More »Fantasy Football: 6 players who will make or break your Week 5 lineups
Navigating fantasy football lineups can feel like a rollercoaster; one minute you’re riding high with breakout stars, the next you’re chasing waiver wire adds trying to catch a team’s WR3 on a random boom week. Week 5 is no different, and the stakes are only getting higher as injuries pile up and bye weeks force your hand. It’s not just …
Read More »Texans QB C.J. Stroud says Stefon Diggs ‘got a bad rap’ with Bills
C.J. Stroud wants Stefon Diggs to know that he has his back as the All-Pro wide receiver prepares to play his former team on Sunday. The Houston Texans quarterback defended Diggs from criticism he’s received since his trade from the Buffalo Bills in April, telling reporters that “it’s been great” to work with the star wideout so far this season. …
Read More »2024 Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR
DK Metcalf crashes the top five, Diontae Johnson returns to the top 10, and Stefon Diggs seeks revenge against the Bills. Other positions: Quarterback | Running Back | Tight End/Kickers/Defense Week 5 Receivers 1 CeeDee Lamb DAL at PIT 2 Nico Collins HOU vs. BUF 3 Justin Jefferson MIN vs. NYJ 4 Ja’Marr Chase CIN vs. BAL 5 DK Metcalf …
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