NFL post-Week 5 power rankings: Do the New York Giants crack the top ten? Mackenzie Salmon looks at the biggest risers and fallers in this week’s USA TODAY NFL power rankings. USA TODAY GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers were without Aaron Rodgers at practice Wednesday, as the quarterback rehabbed a thumb injury he suffered during the loss Sunday …
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Aaron Rodgers misses practice, not expected to miss Packers’ Week 6 game vs. Jets
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers were without Aaron Rodgers at practice Wednesday, as the quarterback rehabbed a thumb injury he suffered during the loss Sunday to the New York Giants. Rodgers was officially listed as a non-participant on the injury report and said he spent the time rehabbing with Packers assistant athletic trainer Nate Weir. Neither coach Matt …
Read More »How to watch UCF vs. Temple: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday’s NCAA Football game
Who’s Playing Temple @ UCF Current Records: Temple 2-3; UCF 4-1 What to Know The Temple Owls haven’t won a matchup against the UCF Knights since Oct. 15 of 2016, but they’ll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. Temple and UCF will face off in an American Athletic battle at 7 p.m. ET at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Both …
Read More »Jason Peters knows better than anyone what awaits Cowboys in Philadelphia with “nasty” Eagles fans
Jason Peters once called the Cowboys “arrogant.” Now on the other side of the Cowboys-Eagles rivalry, the veteran offensive lineman is calling Eagles fans “nasty.” He said it in the nicest way possible Wednesday, chuckling after his comment. Peters spent 12 seasons in Philadelphia, and he faced the Cowboys 16 times while playing for the Eagles. He will face the …
Read More »‘Meaningful’ discussions with ESPN, Fox
NEW YORK (AP) Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark described recent discussions with television partners ESPN and Fox as ”meaningful” as the conference looks into the possibility of striking a media rights deal almost two years before the current contract expires. ”So (the conference) is not a free agent,” Yormark told AP on Wednesday. ”I can’t go out there and talk …
Read More »NFL analyst Troy Aikman makes sexist roughing the passer comment
It’s possible the NFL has had it all wrong. More protective gear and harsher penalties might help. But making all players equally vulnerable due to nakedness? THAT would calm things down a bit. ‘We still have families at the end of the day’: Aaron Donald on NFL concussions Rams DE Aaron Donald speaks out about concussions around the NFL. Sports …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa, Xavien Howard were limited in Wednesday’s practice
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday. It was a step in the right direction as he works his way through concussion protocol, but Tagovailoa will not play this week. “He hasn’t done a thing on the football field for literally two weeks,” coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday, via Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. “So, I …
Read More »Gators hosting elite 2024 offensive tackle for matchup with LSU
One of the top offensive tackles in the class of 2024 took to Twitter on Monday to announce an upcoming trip to the University of Florida. Four-star Centennial (Roswell, Georgia) offensive tackle Daniel Calhoun will be in the Swamp over the weekend to see the Gators take on the utigerswire.com, according to his post. Calhoun is just the latest name …
Read More »Are the Giants underutilizing Saquon Barkley as a pass catcher?
By Ralph VacchianoFOX Sports NFC East Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—There has been something of a miracle at the Meadowlands this season, and it’s not just that the Giants are 4-1. It’s how they’ve done it — with one of the worst passing games, and very likely the worst receiving corps in the league. At some point, if they want to …
Read More »Bye weeks have arrived — here’s how to take advantage
We’re five weeks into the NFL season. Yeah, it gets late early out here, especially with fantasy teams. And now the bye weeks are here. I realize this causes anxiety with many fantasy managers, but I’d encourage you to flip that idea around. It’s a perfect moment to take stock of where your team stands, and a perfect time to …
Read More »CBS Sports weekly SEC projections includes primetime Florida vs LSU matchup
CBS Sports has released their weekly SEC game projections, with Barrett Sallee projecting a close win for the Orange and Blue over the visiting LSU Tigers. Both Florida and LSU have a lot of similarities heading into this rivalry game. Both teams are 4-2. Both teams have suffered losses to Tennessee. Both teams are in their first season with a …
Read More »Running Back Usage Report: Week 5
NFL depth charts are always changing, whether it’s due to injuries, coaching decisions, or performance-related issues. The running back position, in particular, can be tough to stay on top of throughout the season, as the vast majority of teams have gone with some sort of committee approach, featuring two and sometimes even three backs. Below is a breakdown of each …
Read More »Auburn makes top 6 for elite EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.
Auburn is looking to build an elite defensive line class in the 2023 recruiting cycle. They already have commitments from four-star edge rushers ashley williams and Wilky Denuad and are a finalist for a third. Four-star edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. announced his top six schools Wednesday and will be deciding between Auburn, Alabama, Oklahoma, FSU, Louisville, and Miami. The …
Read More »Mike Tomlin takes blame for Steelers’ woes, now he must have urgency
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck in a bad spot. After pulling off an upset against the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, the Steelers have lost their last four games, with each loss looking worse than the last. This past Sunday, Pittsburgh fell to the Buffalo Bills 38-3, which marked Mike Tomlin’s largest defeat since he became the …
Read More »NFL Week 6 injuries: Aaron Rodgers held out due to thumb injury; Kyle Pitts returns to practice
We are five weeks into the 2022 NFL regular season and the injuries are beginning to pile up for many teams. With 32 teams, that means there is a lot of injury news coming in and it can be hard to keep up with it all. That’s why here at CBS Sports we make sure to bring you all the …
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