Patriots CB jabs Stefon Diggs after big win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots pulled off an upset victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday as quarterback Mac Jones came through with a game-winning drive. That was the highlight, but the defense’s performance in the Week 7 showdown shouldn’t be overlooked. Patriots safety Jabrill …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are set to let Sydney Brown loose.  League sources confirm Brown will make his first career start at safety for the Eagles in Sunday night’s showdown against the Miami Dolphins. Brown will start alongside of Terrell Edmunds at safety, as Reed Blankenship (ribs) is out. Blankenship was injured on an illegal block by …

No one is safe from being trolled by Juice Kiffin. The X (formerly known as Twitter) account representing Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s dog posted a picture of Juice sitting on green grass. What seems like an innocent picture was actually in response to former Rebels linebacker Austin Keys, who tweeted “the grass way greener” in January after transferring to …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Myles Garrett on Sunday was a one-man wrecking ball, adding to his reputation as one of the best defensive players in football.  The Browns’ All-Pro edge rusher had nine tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, a pass breakup and a blocked field goal in Cleveland’s dramatic 39-38 victory over the Colts (3-4) at Lucas Oil …

Getty Images The Rams could not pull away from — and then lost to — the underdog Steelers in their Week 7 matchup, and they have a growing special teams problem to blame for it. Falling 24-17 on Sunday, Los Angeles saw veteran kicker Brett Maher miss multiple field goal tries for the third time this season, dropping his conversion percentage …

The Florida Gators added to the defensive depth of its 2024 recruiting class with its newest recruit, a player who risen to star level in the eyes of many analysts. LJ McCray, ranked as a four-star player on the 247Sports Composite but No. 6 overall on the 247Sports’ own rankings, announced his commitment to Florida on Saturday. on the recruiting …

Before the start of the 2023 NFL season, it wouldn’t have been shocking to hear both the Dolphins and Eagles hyped as potential Super Bowl contenders, if not opponents. Six weeks into the year, they’re both atop their respective divisions, both among the best teams in their respective conferences, both looking to improve to 6-1. And yet their roads to …

At the start of each NFL season, a favorite from coachspeak lore returns. Teams are warned to beware “unscouted looks,” one current NFL head coach estimating that about 30% of a team’s scheme changes from year to year. If a team makes drastic changes to coaching or personnel, inflate that estimate still further. Playing in the first third of the …

EAST LANSING — Looking back at Michigan State football’s 49-0 home loss to No. 2 Michigan and looking ahead to the Spartans’ trip to Minnesota on Saturday. 3 things we learned Breaking point: MSU’s five-game losing streak equals its skid from 2019 after the worst home loss in the 100-year history of Spartan Stadium. The Spartans are approaching the seven-game …

Week 7 of the NFL season is here, and with it comes a delightful combination of rivalry renewals and exciting matchups on National Tight Ends Day! Mark Andrews did his part to celebrate as the Ravens rolled over the Lions in Baltimore, while the Falcons edged out the Buccaneers in a game that could have massive NFC South implications. Meanwhile, …

Seven weeks of the 2023 NFL season are just about in the books. And the latest round of action brought with it plenty of drama, from the Patriots stunning the Bills in Foxborough and the Ravens rolling over the Lions to the Browns outlasting the Colts in a high-scoring shootout. Now which players, coaches and teams deserve our highest praise …

While the AP Top 25 saw no changes in the top six spots, there are adjustments that reflect what voters learned about the best teams in the country on Saturday. Of note is that while Georgia maintained its spot at No. 1 while off in Week 8, Michigan continues to gain momentum in challenging for the top spot. The voting …

Getty Images The Washington Commanders suffered a brutal 14-7 loss to the rival New York Giants on Sunday, in which the two teams combined for 18 punts, which were the most in a game this entire season. Washington’s offense was painful to watch, as Sam Howell and Co. went 1-for-15 on third downs, and 1-for-3 in the red zone. After …

Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews were fantasy difference-makers in an impressive Week 7 win over the Lions. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) (Michael Owens via Getty Images) The NFL’s weekly model is unpredictable chaos. Week 7 understands. The Patriots shocked the Bills and sent a shockwave through Survival pools. The Colts rolled up 456 yards of offense against Cleveland’s absurd …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 22, 2023, 06:04 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott became the first NHL player to use Pride Tape on his stick in defiance of the NHL’s ban of its use during warmups and games this season. Dermott wrapped the top of his stick with Pride Tape, a rainbow-colored stick …