USATSI We are getting closer and closer to finalizing the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released their 15 modern-era finalists — a list that started with 167 nominees, before being cut to 50, then to 25 and now, 15. The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee may elect …
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Giants’ Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll ‘not seen as a package deal’: report
Giants general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are reportedly “not seen as a package deal.” The Athletic’s Diana Russini reported Saturday that, while co-owner John Mara “plans on sticking to his word” of keeping Schoen and Daboll, the two will be evaluated independently. “Though they arrived from Buffalo together and have contracts that align, ownership is evaluating them …
Read More »Patriots vs. Chargers where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV, live stream, odds, prediction for Week 17 game
The NFL’s Saturday tripleheader in Week 17 kicks off in Foxborough, where the New England Patriots will play host to the Los Angeles Chargers. While the home team is already eliminated from playoff contention as Drake Maye and Co. enter this matchup at 3-12, this game has massive implications for the Chargers as they push for a postseason berth. If …
Read More »Patriots-Chargers preview: Ja’Lynn Polk trending in wrong direction?
Patriots-Chargers preview: Ja’Lynn Polk trending in wrong direction? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — What are the stakes? The Patriots have very little to play for when it comes to the standings. If anything, there should be some level of attempting to at the very least match last year’s atrocious four-win record. Yet, the stakes exist. They exist for a …
Read More »Rams vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, spread: 2024 NFL picks, Week 17 Saturday predictions by advanced model
The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) will try to extend their four-game winning streak when they host the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) in an NFC West battle on Saturday. Los Angeles has won eight of its last 10 games to take a half-game lead over Seattle atop the division standings. Arizona has dropped four of its last five games, including a 36-30 …
Read More »NFL scores, live updates: Chargers vs. Patriots opens Week 17 Saturday slate
The Los Angeles Chargers can take some of the suspense out of the AFC playoff picture on Saturday, taking on the New England Patriots. Jim Harbaugh’s bunch can sew up one of the two remaining spots on the AFC side of the playoff bracket with a win over the 3-12 Patriots, who’ve struggled in a rebuilding year in their first …
Read More »Giants’ Eli Manning among 15 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for 2025 class
Eli Manning is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Giants quarterback is among 15 players who made the cut Saturday. Selections get announced Feb. 6 during a 9 p.m. show on NFL Network. Cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, offensive tackle Willie Anderson, offensive guard Jahri Evans, tight end Antonio Gates, wide receiver Torry …
Read More »Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri, Antonio Gates among 15 modern-era finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Eli Manning, Steve Smith Sr., Adam Vinatieri, Antonio Gates, and Torry Holt are among the 15 finalists in the Modern-Era Player category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Of the 15 names, nine players — Gates, Holt, Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Jahri Evans, Fred Taylor, Reggie Wayne, Darren Woodson — were finalists for the …
Read More »2024 Week 17 NFL score predictions, game picks, odds: Model gives out exact scores from 10,000 simulations
NFL fans will be treated to several star-studded showdowns to bet on over the holidays. Week 17 of the 2024 NFL schedule is jam-packed with pivotal NFL matchups, including Packers vs. Vikings, Cowboys vs. Eagles, and Falcons vs. Commanders. Saquon Barkley and the Eagles enter their home tilt against the Cowboys as seven-point favorites according to the latest Week 17 …
Read More »LB Shaquil Barrett returns to Buccaneers five months after surprise retirement
Shaquil Barrett is back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers five months after he announced his surprise retirement. The 32-year-old linebacker spent five seasons with the Buccaneers before being released last February. He signed a one-year, $9 million deal to join the Dolphins, but never suited up for them as he retired just before training camp. Barrett said in an Instagram …
Read More »Six reasons why Steelers could still be a dangerous team when the NFL playoffs begin
Pittsburgh sounds different when the Steelers are a legitimate Super Bowl contender. There is an energy in the air that is hard to describe. There’s a buzz inside the stadium on game days that reaches a crescendo when “Renegade” is played at some point during the fourth quarter. It’s unlike anything else in the NFL. That feeling returned to Pittsburgh …
Read More »Jameson Williams closes in on his first 1,000-yard season
Lions receiver Jameson Williams didn’t play as a rookie until Week 12, due to a torn ACL from his final college game. He missed the first four games of his second season, due to a violation of the league’s gambling policy. He got his first 100-yard receiving game in Week 1 against the Rams, and he had the best game …
Read More »In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How Kellen Moore can make life easier for Kenny Pickett
In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How Kellen Moore can make life easier for Kenny Pickett originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Getting a little more aggressive with Kenny Pickett, the Pro Bowl case for Jordan Mailata and a forgotten incredible season by an Eagle more than 50 years ago. Here’s a fresh batch of holiday Observations to help get you to …
Read More »Are Steelers, George Pickens headed for a divorce?
Steelers receiver George Pickens has shown high-end ability during nearly three seasons in the NFL. He also has flashed just enough frustration and anger to make some wonder how much of a problem he’d be without the influence of coach Mike Tomlin. When Pickens crashed the post-game interview of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to …
Read More »If eliminated, the Dolphins are expected to release Calais Campbell
The Dolphins could be eliminated from playoff contention as soon as today, if both the Chargers beat the Patriots and the Broncos beat the Bengals. If that happens — or if the Dolphins lose to the Browns on Sunday — Miami will be eliminated. And, as explained by Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins are expected to release …
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