Getty Images Justin Jefferson was limited throughout the week of practice and the Vikings officially listed him as questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Bears to wrap up Week 12. While head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that the wideout is “getting closer” to getting back on the field, he is not going to be activated for this game vs. …

The Oregon Ducks are among the best teams in the nation this year, playing for a Pac-12 Championship this weekend against the Washington Huskies and potentially claiming a spot in the College Football Playoff with a win. That success on the field has led to success off of the field as well, where offensive coordinator Will Stein was named on …

On Monday morning the Panthers fired Frank Reich, just 11 games into his tenure, but the Panthers didn’t really have a Frank Reich Problem. They (probably) don’t have a Bryce Young Problem. They definitely have a David Tepper Problem. Carolina’s impetuous owner, a man who has shown a wild proclivity for firing people under his employ, is exactly why Reich’s …

Patriots-Giants Report Card: Woeful offense spoils stellar defensive effort originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots have allowed 40 points total over their last three games. They’ve given up just 10 points in each of their last two. And yet they’re 0-3 in that span and now 2-9 on the season. It’s been that kind of year in New …

BATON ROUGE – LSU football has concluded its second regular season under coach Brian Kelly with another 9-3 campaign. The Tigers had an uneven season, falling to Florida State, Alabama and Ole Miss away from Tiger Stadium. But they also sported a win over Missouri on the road and finished the year with an undefeated home record. LSU was not …

Patience is in short supply these days across the NFL when it comes to the tenures of head coaches. No more so is that the case than with the Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper, who pulled the plug on head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his (1-10) tenure on Monday. A quick release given the team knew it …

Two-thirds of the NFL season have come and gone, with the full focus shifting to the wild playoff races in each conference. Five teams are within two games of the final playoff spot in the AFC while three teams are a game out of the final playoff spot in the NFC.  The NFC South is on pace to be the …

The search for USC’s defensive coordinator shifts into high gear this week. Interviews — as we speak on Monday — should be getting underway. Calls should have been made on Sunday to line up interviews today and tomorrow with candidates. The transfer portal opens on December 4. Recruiting is in huge need of improvement after USC sank like a rock …

The Minnesota Vikings (6-5) and Chicago Bears (3-8) will play each other in a matchup of two division rivals. The Vikings are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3).  Both of these teams suffered losses in Week 11. The Vikings fell 21-20 to the Denver Broncos in their contest, …

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was officially listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Bears, but it always appeared unlikely he would go. And he won’t go. Jefferson will not be active tonight, according to multiple reports. This will be the seventh game Jefferson has missed since injuring his right hamstring on October 8 against the Chiefs. Jefferson is …

The USC defensive coordinator search is now in its critical moments. With teams’ regular seasons ending this past Saturday, the Trojans should now be lining up and conducting interviews with candidates. USC has not been able to directly interview any candidate who had been working as a head coach or coordinator during the college football season. That can’t happen until …

Joshua Dobbs suffered his first loss as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings last week in a closely contested bout with the Denver Broncos. Dobbs and the Vikings will try to bounce back when they visit Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Dobbs has thrown for more than 220 yards in his last two starts, …

USATSI The Carolina Panthers are the second team this season to let go of their head coach. Following the club’s Week 12 loss to the Titans that dropped them to 1-10 on the year, owner David Tepper fired head coach Frank Reich less than a full season into his tenure leading the organization. Carolina’s offense had particularly struggled under Reich …

USATSI Well, it’s safe to scratch one name off Syracuse’s head coaching search list — and it’s one of the biggest that has been making the rounds. Despite his status as a potential candidate and some smoke that there was serious interest between the two sides, Dan Mullen took to social media to nip any rumors in the bud. Mullen …

Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson confronted Eagles fans and appeared to shove one of them during Buffalo’s loss to Philadelphia on Sunday night. Lawson, defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and other Bills players walked from the sideline toward the front row of stands at Lincoln Financial Field and started jawing at Eagles fans. Phillips got close to the face of one …