Your favorite team that’s 0-2 can still make the playoffs. It’s happened before in the NFL, and it’ll happen again. But all the 0-2 clubs have exhibited some blatant weaknesses to begin their 2023 season. Naturally, as an NFL Draft analyst, I’ve pinpointed specific 2024 draft prospects who’d help alleviate those specific weaknesses in the future. Before I begin, …
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‘Tale of the Tape’ for No. 11 Ducks vs. No. 19 Buffaloes
There are undoubtedly going to be games for the Oregon Ducks this season that are more competitive than what they will face this weekend, but there are few that will be more hype than this Saturday’s matchup against the No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes. Credit that to Deion Sanders and the magnificent ability he has to draw eyes towards him. When …
Read More »Giants at 49ers odds, picks: Point spread, total, player props for ‘Thursday Night Football’
Week 3 in the NFL kicks off from Levi’s Stadium where the the San Francisco 49ers will host the New York Giants on Thursday night. Brian Daboll’s team stayed on the West Coast this week after taking on the Arizona Cardinals, a game where they needed to rally from a 20-0 halftime deficit to earn their first win of the …
Read More »Bears put Braxton Jones on IR
There has been enough going on around the Bears this week that the move of their starting left tackle to injured reserve has flown under the radar a little bit. Braxton Jones was placed on that list on Wednesday and he will miss at least four games due to a neck injury. Head coach Matt Eberflus said there’s no firm …
Read More »Week 4 college football viewing guide, picks against the spread
Every week throughout the season we give you a college football viewing guide by highlighting the five best games of the coming weekend. We pick those games against the spread and highlight some other matchups that caught our eye from a betting perspective. However, the Week 4 schedule is so good we couldn’t narrow it down to just five. It’s …
Read More »Tony Pollard leads by example as the Cowboys’ new RB1
The Dallas Cowboys running back spoke to Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Jori Epstein on how he’s adjusted to taking the lead running back role with Ezekiel Elliott’s departure. Tony joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Chili’s Wing Worn Jersey contest. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JORI EPSTEIN: Hello, I’m Jori Epstein with “Yahoo Sports,” and I’m so excited to be here …
Read More »How the Pac-12 is having record success in what is likely its final football season
Eight teams in the US LBM AFCA Coaches Poll, the most of any conference in the Bowl Subdivision. An overall record of 29-5 in non-conference play. With a 7-3 mark against the Power Five, the only league with a winning record against the best of the best in the FBS. Home to the biggest story in college football, the best …
Read More »Should the hit that injured Nick Chubb be made illegal?
The hit that ended Browns running back Nick Chubb’s is legal. Should it be? It’s something Chris Simms and I addressed on PFT Live the morning after a submarine hit from Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick blew out Chubb’s knee. Whether it was or dirty is subjective; whether it was legal is objective. It is perfectly legal. Ball carriers can be …
Read More »What Colorado’s starting lineup could look like against Oregon without Travis Hunter
Colorado will be without one of its top offensive and defensive talents for at least the next three weeks after two-way star Travis Hunter suffered a lacerated liver against Colorado State. While no other player in college football compares to Hunter and what he brings to the table, the Buffs do have depth that’s ready to step up against Oregon. …
Read More »Eagles explain why they chose Mann as their Siposs replacement
Eagles explain why they chose Mann as their Siposs replacement originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles gave it two games. But when Arryn Siposs didn’t show the kind of improvement they wanted to see, they finally made a move this week. The Eagles cut Siposs from the practice squad and signed veteran Braden Mann in his place. After …
Read More »Five reasons Auburn won’t upset Texas A&M
Auburn is looking to improve to 4-0 in the Hugh Freeze era but their set to face their toughest opponent yes as they take on the Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) this weekend. The Aggies have had an up-and-down start to the 2023 season, they utterly dominated New Mexico and ULM but lost to Miami 48-33. Making the game even tougher, …
Read More »Limited role on offense “very surprising,” but I’m here to do my role
The biggest offseason addition to the Jets offense has missed all but four snaps of the 2023 season and another new arrival hasn’t played much more than the injured Aaron Rodgers. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman is healthy, but he has only seen limited action through the first two weeks. Hardman didn’t play at all on offense against the Bills in …
Read More »What channel is Michigan football on Saturday? How to watch Jim Harbaugh return vs. Rutgers
Jim Harbaugh is finally back. After three games of his self-imposed suspension, the Michigan coach will be back on the sidelines for the Wolverines’ Big Ten opener against Rutgers. Michigan predictably went 3-0 in Harbaugh’s absence, although the team’s 31-6 win over Bowling Green was uninspiring considering the Wolverines committed four turnovers (including three interceptions from J.J. McCarthy). Now with …
Read More »Tyreek Hill was limited in practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury
As Tyreek Hill tries to stay on his early-season pace for 2,000 rushing yards, he’s dealing with an injury. Wednesday’s Miami practice report shows that Hill was limited in practice with an ankle injury. It’s unclear whether and to what extent it will limit him on Sunday against the Broncos. Hill has 16 catches for 255 yards through two weeks, …
Read More »No. 3 Texas gets another inexperienced quarterback, but the gantlet is coming
Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson is tackled by Long Island defensive back Leisaan Hibbert during the second half of their game last Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco. Texas plays there this weekend and so far has enjoyed success at pressuring quarterbacks into mistakes. The Texas defense is a bloodthirsty, playmaking monster. The numbers support the visual. But is defensive coordinator …
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