Caleb Williams will take his first competitive snap as a Chicago Bear this weekend. Williams, the rookie quarterback arriving in the NFL amid plenty of hype after being the first overall pick in last April’s NFL Draft, will start along with the rest of the Bears’ first-stringers at Buffalo on Saturday, coach Matt Eberflus announced. “We want to see a …
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Caleb Williams to make preseason debut this week
It will be Caleb Williams time on Saturday in Buffalo. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that the first overall pick in this year’s draft will get the start at quarterback against the Bills this weekend. Eberflus said the same is true of the team’s other healthy starters. Williams did not play at all in the Hall of Fame Game …
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Fantasy football season is nearly upon us. In a matter of weeks, millions of people will be done with drafting their teams and ready to begin their pursuit of fantasy glory. If we’re being honest, millions of folks have already done just that. For me, football is my year-round obsession. Not a day goes by that I don’t consider the …
Read More »Reporter awkwardly gives Aiyuk update with 49ers WR’s agent close by
Reporter awkwardly gives Aiyuk update with 49ers WR’s agent close by originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo couldn’t contain his laughter as he anticipated NFL Network’s “Inside Training Camp Live” host Tom Pelissero tossing to him for an update on where the 49ers stand with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. As Garafolo prepared to provide his …
Read More »Caleb Williams will make Bears preseason debut vs. Bills in Buffalo
Caleb Williams will make Bears preseason debut vs. Bills in Buffalo originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The wait is officially over for Bears fans. Head coach Matt Eberflus announced Thursday after practice that quarterback Caleb Williams and the healthy starters will play Saturday in the Bears’ preseason game against the Bills in Buffalo. Eberflus said …
Read More »Fantasy Football Rankings: WRs one analyst likes less than consensus
ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average rankings of the fantasy football industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site-to-site). This ongoing positional series will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own ranks. [QBs I like more/less | RBs I like more | RBs I like less | WRs I like more] …
Read More »5 NFL coaches under most pressure in 2024
The start of the 2024 season is only a few weeks away, but a handful of coaches enter the season with “win or go home” mandates from ownership. Although some of the coaches sitting on this hot seat list have enjoyed success with their current teams, the short attention spans of owners and observers force coaches to maintain their winning ways …
Read More »QB Nick Foles, Philadelphia legend, retiring with Eagles after 11-year career
Nick Foles announced on Thursday that he’s decided to retire after an 11-year career as an NFL quarterback. And there’s only one team he could retire with: the Philadelphia Eagles. After much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to retire from the NFL. It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people. From being drafted by the …
Read More »Fantasy Football 2024: 4 players who need to have a career year to justify their ADP
When I set out to write this article, I promise I didn’t intend to make a list exclusively filled with players from the 2022 draft class. Although, considering I still hold a candle for Jameson Williams and Jahan Dotson, I may have a mild obsession with the 2022 class as a whole. In truth, it’s pure coincidence that four third-year …
Read More »Nick Foles announces his retirement, Eagles to honor him at home opener
Quarterback Nick Foles, MVP of Super Bowl LII with the Eagles, has announced his retirement. Foles, 35, made the announcement in a video released on social media. “It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people,” Foles wrote in his post. “From being drafted by the Eagles to winning the Super Bowl, every step has been …
Read More »Biggest challengers to a Chiefs three-peat: No. 5, Jalen Hurts’ Eagles
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a five-part series on the quarterbacks and teams best equipped to challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and potentially stop them from becoming the first NFL team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. No. 5 on our list: Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. In Super Bowl 52, …
Read More »Steelers bring back DB Jalen Elliott
The Steelers have defensive back Jalen Elliott back on the roster. Elliott spent time with the team last summer and was on the practice squad during the season, but was released earlier this year when Pittsburgh signed linebacker Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers waived defensive back Nate Meadors with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Elliott did not see any …
Read More »Nick Foles announces retirement from NFL after 11 seasons
Nick Foles’ NFL career has come to an end. The journeyman quarterback officially announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the league on Thursday. “After much thought and prayer, I’ve decided to retire from the NFL. It’s been an incredible 11-year journey filled with unforgettable moments and amazing people,” Foles wrote in a statement on social media. “From being drafted …
Read More »Maiocco’s 53-man roster projection entering 49ers’ preseason opener
Maiocco’s 53-man roster projection entering 49ers’ preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s about time for many of those who are battling spots on the 49ers’ regular-season roster to show what they can do against players on another NFL team. As the 49ers approach their first preseason game Saturday at the Tennessee Titans, this seems like a good …
Read More »Eagles legend Nick Foles officially announces retirement from NFL
Eagles legend Nick Foles officially announces retirement from NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles legend and Super Bowl hero Nick Foles has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. And he’s going out as an Eagle. Foles will be honored at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 16, when the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 home …
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