Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was the Eagles’ best drive of the day. And they didn’t score. With 3:57 left Sunday, after an impressive goal-line stand by the Eagles’ defense, Browns kicker Hopkins made a 31-yard field goal that reduced the Eagles’ lead to 20-16. The Browns never …
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Asked & Answered, Week 5: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones?
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 6 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 7 and beyond. ASKED: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones? What do you …
Read More »NFL Week 6 Big Bets Recap: $1, 4-leg parlay nets 3k; Falcons earn bettor 50k
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst There were several six-figure wagers this weekend, mostly on NFL Week 6 odds. But it’s hard to beat this one for return on investment: A $1 four-leg parlay that turned a profit of more than $3,000. Read on for more on that minor wager for a not-so-minor win, along with other notable parlay winners/big …
Read More »A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer
A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots knew Drake Maye would have the ability to help them with his legs as early as Sunday. While part of the reason the team turned to the rookie when it did was because of its disappointing passing-game performance …
Read More »C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans
C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — C.J. Stroud had something to say. He was in the same situation he’d been in a month ago after having beaten rookie first-round quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears. That postgame interaction, where Stroud tried to share some words of advice …
Read More »NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs, Vikings stay on top; Ravens move up; Cowboys drop out
Though they’re both on their bye week, the Chiefs and Vikings — the league’s only remaining unbeaten teams — remain at the top of my Top 10. But the Lions’ 47-9 destruction of the Cowboys and the Ravens’ strong showing against the Commanders have Detroit and Baltimore right on the leaders’ heels. The Buccaneers, Packers and Steelers enter the list …
Read More »Roger Goodell says he wouldn’t be surprised if a Super Bowl is played internationally
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell indicated there could be an international Super Bowl. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The NFL has moved numerous games to other countries, but an international Super Bowl has always seemed off limits. The tone of that conversation is shifting though. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked about the possibility of a Super Bowl being played outside …
Read More »Haason Reddick hires new agents who want to resolve holdout ‘as soon as possible’
In the latest twist in the saga that has been Haason Reddick‘s Jets holdout, the star pass-rusher — whose former agency, CAA, dropped him last week — has hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents. “We look forward to working with the Jets to get this resolved as soon as possible,” Rosenhaus said in a statement, via …
Read More »“Super tough” Michael Pittman Jr. came up big for Colts on Sunday
Of all the ways for Sunday’s Colts-Titans game to play out, one of the unlikeliest was for Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to catch the game-winning touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Pittman missed two days of practice with a back injury and a report indicated he was likelier to land on injured reserve than play against Tennessee, but …
Read More »NFL news, injury updates: Aidan Hutchinson has surgery for broken leg, Marvin Harrison Jr. in concussion protocol
The NFL Week 6 injury front is headlined by a couple of young stars who went down on Sunday and one that may have a big impact on the toughest division in the NFL. , but has four touchdown receptions and 279 receiving yards through the first six games of his rookie season. For the first time since the current …
Read More »Travis Etienne trade rumors swirl
The 1-5 Jaguars are closing in on having a fork stuck in them. As the tines press against the outer layer of the epidermis, the question becomes whether any players are available to be turned into future draft assets. The most obvious name is running back Travis Etienne. A first-round pick in 2021, Etienne has slipped behind Tank Bigsby as …
Read More »Despite recent vote of confidence, Doug Pederson could be on thin ice
Two weeks ago, after the Jaguars fell to 0-4, coach Doug Pederson acted surprised about a question regarding his status. He can’t be surprised if it comes up now. Following Sunday’s embarrassing loss to the Bears in London, Pederson admitted the Jaguars need to change the culture. Six games into a season, it would be easier to change the tire …
Read More »Monday Night Football: How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets NFL game tonight
QB Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills tonight on Monday Night Football. (Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images) Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season comes to a close tonight with a Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. The Buffalo bills are 2-3 and the New York Jets are 3-2. The …
Read More »NHL Rank: Top-100 player predictions for the 2024-25 season
Hockey is the ultimate team sport, and just because a team has the greatest player in the world doesn’t guarantee it will win a championship. Of course, if a team has two of the top players in the world, it can come awfully close, as the Edmonton Oilers showed last season in getting to one win short of a Stanley …
Read More »Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Most of L.A.’s Mile High goals were fulfilled
The Chargers defense kept rookie Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) on the run. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) The Chargers ended a two-game losing streak and vanquished their Mile High demons with a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos. It was the Chargers’ first win in Denver since 2018, the year Derwin James Jr. was drafted in the first round. …
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