Hours before the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills kicked off their wild-card matchup, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Mike McDaniel’s team is expected to go into 2023 with Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback. The Dolphins were defeated on Sunday, without Tagovailoa under center, as he remains in concussion protocol, leaving Skylar Thompson to lead the offense. Thompson’s lack of …
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Penn State misses on another transfer wide receiver
Things may be going well for Penn State on the recruiting trail, but the attempts to land a veteran wide receiver out of the transfer portal are hitting a bit of a snag for James Franklin and his staff. After seeing NC State transfer Devin Carter change up his commitment from Penn State to West Virginia, Penn State has now …
Read More »Vikings defense allows 267 yards, trails 17-14 at halftime vs. Giants
The Minnesota Vikings started off the Wild Card game against the New York Giants really strong but sputtered until the two-minute warning as they go into halftime down The first drive was a well-orchestrated 12-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a Kirk Cousins quarterback sneak. The offense looked ready to play, but the defense looked otherwise once Daniel Jones hit …
Read More »C.J. Stroud is projected to be a top-5 NFL Draft pick this spring. Will he become a pioneer of the NIL era instead?
Monday is the deadline for players with remaining NCAA eligibility to announce if they wish to make themselves available for spring’s NFL Draft. Alabama’s Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. have announced. Same with Georgia’s Jalen Carter, Broderick Jones and Kelee Ringo. So too with Northwestern’s Peter Skoronoski and Clemson’s Myles Murphy and Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. Almost every …
Read More »Super Wild Card Weekend highlights: Giants lead Vikings; Bills edge Dolphins
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend continues Sunday with a highly anticipated triple-header. Currently on FOX, the sixth-seed New York Giants are battling the NFC North champions and third-seed Minnesota Vikings. Earlier, Josh Allen and the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills narrowly escaped rookie third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson and the seventh-seed Miami Dolphins, 34-31, to advance to their third straight divisional …
Read More »Joe Burrow arrives for Ravens vs. Bengals playoff showdown
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has officially arrived at Paycor Stadium for his team’s wild card playoffs showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. As always, Burrow’s attire caught the attention of onlookers in the now-viral post. This time he sported a bucket hat as one of the main features of his pre-game fit. Burrow was then seen on the field warming …
Read More »Pete Golding lands in Oxford as Ole Miss DC
Former Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding has made the move from Tuscaloosa to Oxford, Mississippi. The four-year Crimson Tide defensive coordinator left the Nick Saban-led program for the same position one state over at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin. The news was shocking to many but was a welcomed change by a lot of fans. As the 2023 college football …
Read More »Titans request interviews with Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy and Matt Nagy for offensive coordinator job, per report
USATSI The Tennessee Titans are in the market for an offensive coordinator after firing Todd Downing last week. The Titans have promoted their last two offensive coordinators from within, but the franchise is reportedly considering some big names outside of Music City this time around. According to ESPN, the Titans have requested permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator …
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Giants, Chargers and more picks for NFL Wild Card weekend | Lorenzo’s Locks We’ve made it to the NFL postseason, and Lorenzo Reyes is back with his 3 favorite picks heading into Wild Card weekend. Lorenzo’s Locks The NFL playoffs have arrived, and the objective is simple. Win or go home. Super Bowl 57 is on the horizon but only …
Read More »What we learned on Super Wild Card Weekend, Day 1: Trevor Lawrence’s wild comeback, Brock Purdy makes history
The first day of the NFL postseason didn’t seem like it would provide many fireworks. After trailing by a point at halftime, the San Francisco 49ers ran away from the Seattle Seahawks after intermission to earn a convincing win. Up next for the 49ers is a trip to the divisional round, with the opponent to be determined after the New …
Read More »Former Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson commits to Indiana
Former Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson announced his commitment to Indiana. Jackson played for the Vols in 2022, appearing in three games. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback completed 3-of-4 passing attempts for 37 yards, while totaling 10 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown at Tennessee. Jackson will play for head coach Tom Allen and offensive coordinator Walt Bell at Indiana. Bell, from …
Read More »Bengals vs. Ravens prediction, odds, spread, line: 2023 NFL playoff picks, bets by proven model on 161-113 run
For the first time in the history of their rivalry, the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals will meet in the NFL playoffs. The No.3-seeded Bengals host the No. 6-seeded Ravens on Sunday night in a prime-time Super Wild Card Weekend battle. The AFC North rivals have met 54 times in the 27-year history of their rivalry, with Baltimore (10-7) holding …
Read More »Rams’ Aaron Donald gives retirement teaser on Twitter account
The Arizona Cardinals have had to deal with Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald twice a year for the last nine seasons. Might they never have to face him again? For a little while on Sunday, it looked like Donald had subtly announced his retirement. On his Twitter bio, he briefly described himself as a “former NFL D linemen …
Read More »Ducks to hire Tulane DC Chris Hampton as replacement for Matt Powledge
The Oregon Ducks have been looking to fill a role on the defensive coaching staff for the past several weeks after former safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator left to take over as the defensive coordinator for the Baylor Bears. It appears that they might have found their man, with ESPN’s Pete Thamel reporting that former Tulane defensive coordinator Chris Hampton …
Read More »2023 NFL playoffs: Best dressed players on Super Wild Card Weekend, a look at the fashion before the games
Getty Images It’s Super Wild Card Weekend which means we are getting highly anticipated matchups with underdog teams ready to prove people wrong, while one team is starting its championship run (which one?). With a bigger stage we not only get more exciting games, but players step up their fashion game as well. Fashion and sports have always gone hand-in-hand, …
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