San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks It’s that time again—at least in most fantasy football leagues. It’s the playoffs. After weeks of setting lineups and making waiver claims and the highs of victory and the lows of defeat, you have guided your team to the fantasy postseason. Peel off a few more wins, and you will be crowned champion. But …

In 1995, the Montreal Expos drafted a left-handed hitting catcher out of Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif. named Tom Brady. But instead of continuing his time on the diamond after an impressive high school baseball career, Brady went to play football as a quarterback at the University of Michigan. You know the rest of the story. Brady assembled …

Dec. 12—VERMILLION — Don’t get it twisted: South Dakota’s 45-17 loss to North Dakota State in the FCS quarterfinals was indeed a massive letdown. And because of the fashion in which it happened — the Coyotes were ran over by a herd of angry Bison in their home stadium on national TV for 60 minutes — the final memory of …

Greg Zuerlein delivered a vintage performance in Week 14. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) Remember when Greg Zuerlein was one of the most potent fantasy kickers as a member of the Rams? Well, he reminded everyone of what Greg the Leg could do in Week 14. Zuerlein, now the Jets’ kicker, scored 17 fantasy points (five less than the otherworldly …

After two years as head football coach of the Godby Cougars, Demario Jones is stepping down and heading to Georgia, named as head coach at Charlton County in Folkston. Jones confirmed to the Tallahassee Democrat that he was stepping down as head coach at Godby, and in a social media post late Tuesday night, he was announced as the new …

The Saints worked out four running backs Tuesday. They are signing one of them. New Orleans intends to sign James Robinson, Nick Underhill of neworelans.football reports, after Robinson beat out Jerrion Ealy, John Lovett and Ty Montgomery. It is unclear whether Robinson will join the 53-player roster or the practice squad. The Packers cut Robinson from the practice squad last …

Dec. 12—ROCHESTER — Five football players from the Rochester Community and Technical College football team that was the NJCAA Division III national runner-up have earned All-America honors for the 2023 season. On offense, wide receiver Terrence Isaac Jr. and lineman Gavin Layton were both named First Team All-America. Layton, a 6-foot-6, 290-pound sophomore from Andover, was the anchor of the …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated respond to a listener's question about the Miami Dolphins quarterback and if Monday's loss to the Titans is a sign the 4th-year signal caller isn't deserving of a deal that puts him among the league's elite. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles …

Forestview football has selected one of its own as its next head coach. Chris Rayfield was tabbed as the Jaguars’ football coach on Tuesday. A 2003 Forestview alum, he succeeds former head man Chris Medlin, who stepped down in November after going 100-100 in 17 seasons. “(Among the reasons for Rayfield’s hire was his) passion for our school and community,” …

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has a chest injury that knocked him out of Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Coach Kevin O’Connell called Jefferson day to day on Monday. On Tuesday, the Vikings listed Jefferson as limited in practice. He played only 13 of 72 snaps Sunday in his return, having missed the previous seven game with a hamstring injury. Jefferson …

Dec. 12—COLUMBUS — Ohio State is keeping the band together, at least for now. Juniors Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson, Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock all told reporters Tuesday they will play in the Cotton Bowl for the Buckeyes against Missouri on Dec. 29. All of them also said they are undecided on whether or not they …

Ex-NFL quarterback explains interesting caveat in Justin Fields’ future originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s the question of all questions for the Bears. Will they hang on to Justin Fields, or opt to search for a new franchise signal caller? One former quarterback, Robert Griffin III, explained his thinking on how this situation will unfold in the offseason. “To …

For being tied with the best record in football, the Philadelphia Eagles certainly are under plenty of criticism these days. Consecutive blowout losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have changed the narrative on how good the Eagles actually are, even if Philadelphia hangs on to win the NFC East (they’ll get at least the No. 2 seed …

Dec. 12—OXFORD — While it was more ceremonial than anything, Tuesday signified what everybody at Ole Miss already knew. It’s officially bowl season in Oxford. No. 11 Ole Miss (10-2, 6-2 SEC) officially accepted its Peach Bowl invite from CEO and president Gary Stokan, a little over a week following the announcement of the Dec. 30 matchup with No. 10 …

The Raiders’ practice report did not change Tuesday, remaining Running back Josh Jacobs (quad) remained out of practice Tuesday. He played 34 of 54 snaps Sunday before walking to the training room in the fourth quarter. Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden are behind Jacobs on the depth chart. Defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee), center Andre James (ankle), linebacker …