Josh Allen underthrew Stefon Diggs with 12:18 remaining in the third quarter, and safety Alohi Gillman picked it. The Chargers used it go to 41 yards in eight plays for a field goal to pull them within 14-13. Allen, though, answered. He threw a 36-yard pass to Gabe Davis to set up 1-yard touchdown run three plays later. The Bills …

Week 16 in the NFL got off to an early start with three games played before a short Christmas Eve slate. Fourteen teams will play on the national television stage thanks to the Christmas holiday, with plenty of games having an effect on the AFC and NFC playoff races.  The Saturday slate featured the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Cincinnati Bengals …

Mason Rudolph’s teammates clearly appreciated his performance during the Steelers’ crucial win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Rudolph, who hadn’t started in a regular season game in over two years prior to Saturday’s 34-11 win, received the game ball from captain Cam Heyward.  “It was great,” Rudolph said of the gesture. “Cam’s our leader of our team. … It …

There will be no coal in my picking stocking this year, even if some out there think I am The Grinch.  With the holidays upon us, I got my first Christmas gift last week when I went 9-5-1 with my picks against the spread and 12-4 straight up. That brings my ATS record to 110-103-11and my straight-up picks record to …

On the same day that New Mexico State football coach Jerry Kill unexpectedly stepped down after two successful seasons with the Aggies, star quarterback Diego Pavia entered the transfer portal early Saturday evening. The 5-foot-11 junior passed for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns and rushed for another 925 yards. Pavia and Kill helped lead New Mexico State to a 10-5 …

Getty It appears that the Steelers’ locker room has appropriately dealt with the George Pickens’ situation. Jaylen Warren, the teammate Pickens didn’t block for during last Saturday’s loss to the Colts, was told by Pickens that his actions will be different next time.  Warren went viral this past week when he said he would have blocked for his teammate had …

Eagles vs. Giants predictions for Week 16 of NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (10-4) are hosting the Giants (5-9) on Christmas Day at Lincoln Financial Field. Let’s get to our predictions: Reuben Frank (11-3) I seriously considered picking the Giants just because the way the last few weeks have gone, it’s hard to picture the …

The football pipeline between Florida State and Florida A&M has been on display during the current transfer portal cycle. Not to mention the mutual respect on social media between the head coaches – Mike Norvell at FSU and Willie Simmons at FAMU. The Rattlers (12-1), who are coming off their first Celebration Bowl championship and accompanying HBCU national championship, have …

Getty Mike Tomlin can continue coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers if that’s what he chooses to do. Despite rumors about a possible split, the Steelers want to extend Tomlin’s contract, according to NBC Sports. Tomlin’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season.  While the Steelers reportedly want to keep him, Tomlin has also given the franchise no indication …

USATSI While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media.  Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he underwent …

The Las Vegas Bowl has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The first game took place in 1992 as a replacement for the California Raisin Bowl. That inaugural contest was a 35-34 win for Bowling Green over Nevada. Tie-ins with the WAC and Mountain West have come and gone, and now the game is played between the Pac-12, …

As Christmas approaches, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The playoff …

49ers rookie Bell making strides, staying ready for next opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ronnie Bell is ready for his next opportunity to step up. The rookie wide receiver only has been on the field for 132 offensive plays through 14 games, but with teammate Jauan Jennings still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Bell …

Vanderbilt football has found itself searching for an offensive spark heading into the 2024 season. The Commodores may have found one Saturday in the form of Texas Tech transfer wideout Loic Fouonji. Fouonji spent four seasons at Texas Tech, but has an extra year of eligilbity due to the COVID-19-affected 2020 season. His most impressive season with the Red Raiders …

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have an impressive track record of being in playoff contention every year, hence their run of consecutive .500 or better seasons. Pittsburgh re-entered the AFC playoff race with its 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, also making history with the win. The Steelers improved to 8-7 with the win, clinching their 20th consecutive eight-win season …