Three games into the NFL season, the Cleveland Browns offense is a trainwreck, ranking 31st in the NFL in yards gained and point scored. The team is 1-2 after an embarrassing loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. At the center of those struggles is quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Wednesday, he publicly shot down a potential adjustment the Browns …
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Breer: Why Jaguars could be Belichick’s ideal landing spot
Breer: Why Jaguars could be Belichick’s ideal landing spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After failing to land a head-coaching job in the offseason, Bill Belichick can sit back and wait for an intriguing opportunity to present itself during or after the 2024 campaign. The six-time Super Bowl champion should top the list of potential replacements for teams with …
Read More »Why James Conner is a must-start vs. Washington
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Arizona RB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript James Connor is coming off a fantasy dud when the Cardinals had the ball just 23 minutes, but he gets a much easier matchup. This week, the commanders have allowed the second most yards per play on …
Read More »Diontae Johnson’s fantasy value soars with Dalton at QB
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Carolina QB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Deonte Johnson had the most expected fantasy points among wide receivers during his first start with Andy Dalton, finishing with a whopping 38% target share. That rate was 22% with Bryce Young who was clearly holding this …
Read More »C.J. Stroud ready for a monster performance vs. Jaguars
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Houston QB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Cj. Strout is off to a slower start this season but he’s coming off a couple of tougher matchups. Stroud got 8.9 yards per attempt with 18 touchdowns at home last season and he gets a struggling …
Read More »What HOF safety Polamalu told 49ers’ Hufanga during ACL rehab
What HOF safety Polamalu told 49ers’ Hufanga during ACL rehab originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Talanoa Hufanga’s return from a season-ending ACL injury wasn’t easy, but, luckily, he counted on the support of a Pro Football Hall of Fame safety. Speaking to Brian Murphy and Markus Boucher on KNBR’s “Murph and Markus” on Tuesday, the 49ers safety, who …
Read More »Fantasy hockey tier list: How and when to draft your defensemen
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSep 24, 2024, 11:00 AM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. It’s funny how communication has evolved to the point where memes can convey a message better than paragraphs. The tiered rankings for …
Read More »Ja’Marr Chase listed as limited on Wednesday’s injury report
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is on the first Bengals injury report of the week. Chase is listed as a limited participant in practice due to a shoulder injury. Chase’s listing is just an estimation as the Bengals are only holding a walkthrough two days after their loss to the Commanders. The rest of the week should provide a better idea …
Read More »Alvin Kamara out of practice, Erik McCoy will go on IR
The Saints had several players out of practice on Wednesday, including running back Alvin Kamara. Head coach Dennis Allen said at his press conference that Kamara missed the session with injured ribs and a hip pointer. Kamara played a season-high 48 snaps against the Eagles in Week Three and ran 26 times for 87 yards while catching three passes for …
Read More »Why Chiefs’ offensive plan isn’t coming together as Patrick Mahomes envisioned
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs’ opening drive in Week 3 was a snapshot of how hard Patrick Mahomes has had to grind to move the football this season. The offense toiled for 17 plays and eight-and-a-half minutes, Kansas City’s second-longest drive of the season and the longest drive of the game. And once the Chiefs got into …
Read More »Caleb Williams will play hero for Bears’ lost offense, but that wasn’t the plan
Caleb Williams will play hero for Bears’ lost offense, but that wasn’t the plan originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — During his time at USC, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was a one-man band. With the Trojans having a leaky offensive line and the appearance of a 10-man defense, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner was the lead …
Read More »Why Mike Tomlin won’t name Justin Fields the Steelers’ starting quarterback
Why Mike Tomlin won’t name Justin Fields the Steelers’ starting quarterback originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has excelled as the Steelers interim QB1 over the season’s first three weeks. Russell Wilson — who was initially named the team’s starting quarterback before injuring his calf — has been sidelined to start the season. But Fields …
Read More »Hurricane Helene’s effect on NFL: Storm could impact several key Week 4 games
Hurricane Helene could throw Week 4 of the NFL season into chaos. The hurricane formed on Tuesday in the Caribbean, and it is expected to approach the Gulf Coast by late Thursday night. As of Wednesday afternoon, the storm is projected to travel up through the Florida panhandle on Thursday night. It is then projected to travel north along the …
Read More »Eagles missing some key players as they begin to prepare for Buccaneers
Eagles missing some key players as they begin to prepare for Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles kicked off their week of prep for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without several key players. Top receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) were not at the Eagles’ walkthrough on Wednesday inside the practice bubble at the NovaCare Complex. …
Read More »Keenan Allen returns to practice at time when Bears need him most
Keenan Allen returns to practice at time when Bears need him most originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — There was a welcome sight at Halas Hall on Wednesday as veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice for the first time since re-aggravating his heel injury during the Bears’ Week 1 win over the Tennessee Titans. …
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