One of the biggest surprises of the season – two, really – resides in the NFC East, where the Eagles and Cowboys have been among the most impressive teams in the NFL through four weeks. Philadelphia is the league’s last unbeaten team, improving to 4-0 after a 29-21 victory over the Jaguars in Week 4. Not only are the Eagles …
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Rashaad Penny upgraded to full
The Seahawks may be catching a break in the injury department for the second week in a row. Yesterday, running back Rashaad Penny was one of five non-participants but he was upgraded to full today. Meanwhile, the Saints haven’t had either Jameis Winston or Michael Thomas at practice yet this week. Here is the team’s updated Week 5 injury report …
Read More »Hendon Hooker’s perseverance leading revival of Tennessee football as family proudly watches on
Leon Hooker would have loved this week. He didn’t take spit off anybody. So, if someone wanted to fade his grandson, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, there would be a literal fight brewing this week of the LSU game. Leon was maybe 5-foot-9, 160 pounds. He made furniture frames in a small North Carolina town where folks sometimes grew their …
Read More »‘They mix it really well’
Bobby Wagner is no stranger to defending against high-octane rushing attacks and will need to play one of his best games of the season for the Los Angeles Rams this week as the unit looks to contain running backs, Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. The team is in dire need of a win after losing their second of four matchups …
Read More »Auburn coaching records for International Coaches Day
It’s International Coaches Day, and so we here at Auburn Wire thought we’d give some props to some of the Tigers’ leading bosses. Presented below are the head coaches from five major sports at Auburn and their respective records, SEC championship appearances and national title appearances. Auburn has long chased the moniker of the “Everything School”, and it certainly has …
Read More »Fan sues Patriots, says they damaged Tom Brady-autographed flag
Getty New England Patriots fan Daniel Vitale is suing the team over a U.S. flag autographed by Tom Brady. The fan loaned the flag to the Patriots for their Hall of Fame, and he alleges the team damaged the piece of valuable memorabilia, per a report from the Associated Press. The flag flew over Foxboro Stadium during the 2001-2002 season, which was …
Read More »LSU vs. Tennessee: Prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel
No. 25 LSU and No. 8 Tennessee are set for a cross-division SEC clash on Saturday as the Tigers host the Volunteers for the first time since 2010. LSU has won the last five in the series, but the Tigers are slight underdogs on their home field against a Tennessee team that has surged to its highest ranking in the …
Read More »Why Rams, not 49ers, are model for how to upgrade at QB
The arms race to find an elite quarterback might go hand-in-hand with winning in the NFL. In recent years, several teams have ditched quarterbacks that were deemed to be just fine in hopes of finding someone better. In 2021, the Rams moved on from Jared Goff when they traded for Matthew Stafford from the Lions. The 49ers took a different …
Read More »LB Denzel Perryman (concussion) practices
Just before halftime of last Sunday’s game against the Broncos, the Raiders lost middle linebacker Denzel Perryman to a concussion. Their leading tackler from a year ago was sorely missed the previous two weeks with an ankle injury, so the thought of losing him again was not good news. The news got better come their first practice Thursday when Perryman …
Read More »Georgia Tech vs Duke Prediction, Game Preview
Georgia Tech vs Duke prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Saturday, October 8 Georgia Tech vs Duke How To Watch Date: Saturday, October 8Game Time: 4:00 ETVenue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GAHow To Watch: ESPN3Record: Georgia Tech (2-3), Duke (4-1)– Sign up and live stream college football on ESPN+ College Football Week 5 RoundupCFN 1-131 Rankings | Rankings by …
Read More »The Broncos need to let Russ cook tonight vs. Colts, plus MLB futures bets to make before playoffs start
Dearest reader, I hope you’re ready for a rough night from the sports-viewing perspective. We’ve got an NFL game between two disappointing teams racked by injuries, as well as a lot of preseason hockey and basketball. I’ve got a bet for the NFL game, but I’m not touching any preseason action. We don’t have any baseball to choose from as …
Read More »Get last-minute lineup help on Fantasy Football Live
Week 5 of the NFL season is here and there’s no better place to start your Sunday than Yahoo’s award-winning “Fantasy Football Live.” Andy Behrens, Matt Harmon and Tank Williams will tackle all the key sit-start scenarios and flex decisions to put you in the best position to win your fantasy matchup. Yahoo Sportsbook’s Minty Bets will reveal her Week …
Read More »Georgia vs. Auburn: Prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, live stream, watch online, TV channel
No. 2 Georgia and Auburn will square off on Saturday afternoon in this year’s version of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. The Bulldogs have looked sloppy in each of their last two wins and needed a fourth-quarter comeback to top Missouri last week in Columbia. The Tigers have dropped two of their last three, including last week’s 21-17 loss to …
Read More »Broncos vs. Colts odds, line, spread: Thursday Night Football picks, NFL predictions from computer model
A Thursday Night Football matchup features the Denver Broncos (2-2) hosting the Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1) in a primetime battle. The Colts will be without star running back Jonathan Taylor, who is out with an ankle injury, while the Broncos will be without young running back Javonte Williams, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Last Sunday, the …
Read More »Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy on Rams being favorites in Week 5 matchup at Los Angeles: ‘We’re nobody’s underdog’
Getty Images Even if we’re just a month into the regular season, it is pretty remarkable how the Cowboys have been able to overcome several hurdles this year. The biggest, of course, is Dallas’ 3-0 record in the absence of starting quarterback Dak Prescott, who went down with a thumb injury in the opener against Tampa Bay. With Cooper Rush …
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