With legendary coach Nick Saban gone from the sidelines, Georgia facing one of its toughest schedules in years and teams such as Missouri and Ole Miss yearning to build on breakthrough seasons, the SEC is primed for parity in 2024. Oklahoma and Texas are in, the old divisional structure is out and the group of teams that view themselves as …
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2024 NFL Over/Under win total odds, predictions, picks for all 32 teams
The NFL season is finally upon us, which means it’s time to bet on some football! One of the most popular offseason football betting markets involves Over/Under win totals. Fortunately for you bettors out there, our FOX Sports gambling crew analyzed the numbers and made picks for every team in the league. So if you are looking to get some …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Most valuable backup RBs in 2024
The traditional backup running back appears to be an endangered species in today’s NFL. As teams are placing a smaller and smaller importance on the value of running backs, we are seeing more committees and timeshares than ever before. This means that it is all the more important for fantasy football managers to identify the few remaining true backup RBs …
Read More »Paul Finebaum believes the Sooners are an upset away from playoff contention
Dec 29, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Caleb Kelly (19) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the first half of the 2018 Orange Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports It’s the time of the year where predictions are flying. The Oklahoma Sooners find themselves …
Read More »Bills’ Josh Allen explains why he has ‘no problem’ being underpaid as QB salaries continue to skyrocket
USATSI No one likes being underpaid relative to their peers, and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is surely no exception. But while that may be true, Allen is focused on other things with the start of the NFL regular season just around the corner. Allen — who is currently the 13th highest-paid quarterback in terms of annual salary — smiled when …
Read More »Eagles release veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah ahead of roster cutdown day
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles parted ways with a notable name Wednesday, as they released veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah in a corresponding move after signing offensive lineman Jason Poe. Uzomah signed a one-year deal with Philly earlier this offseason, but now will look for a new NFL home. Uzomah didn’t exactly shine in training camp or the preseason. Over …
Read More »Alabama now has a top five player committed at nine different positions
Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Following the commitment of highly-touted running back Akylin Dear on Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class only continues to look better-and-better. Now sitting at 20 total commitments, the Crimson Tide still rank as the nation’s …
Read More »Brian Flores responds to Tua Tagovailoa’s criticism; former Dolphins coach looking to grow from situation
It’s safe to say that Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores didn’t have the best relationship when the quarterback played for the former Miami Dolphins head coach. During a recent appearance on “The Dan LeBetard Show with Stugotz,” Tagovailoa gave a scathing review of what life was like playing for Flores — who he described as a “terrible person” — and how …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Potential league-winning picks in the middle rounds of 2024 drafts
Although the early rounds get all the attention, the middle rounds are where fantasy football leagues are often won and lost. For example, in 2023 Mike Evans, Evan Engram, Brandon Aiyuk and Raheem Mostert had terrific seasons that started as middle-round draft selections. When looking for the best middle-round options, I typically target players from these groups: Running backs who …
Read More »Matt Judon trade: Bears GM opens up about failed attempt to acquire star pass rusher from Patriots
The Atlanta Falcons quenched their thirst for pass rush help along the edge of their defense by trading for four-time Pro Bowler Matt Judon, but they almost didn’t get him. Atlanta had a clear need ranking 25th in the NFL in quarterback pressure rate (32.7%) and tied for 21st in sacks (42.0) in 2023, but another NFC team also swiped …
Read More »Senior Bowl reveals the 2025 watch list of prospects
Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; Reese’s logos are displayed on pylons during the Senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports College football is quickly approaching. There’s no surer sign that the CFB season is kicking off than the preseason watch lists. One of the biggest ones from an NFL draft standpoint is the …
Read More »Top NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, strategy, advice for Week 1, 2024: Avoid this home favorite
The opening week is the only one where you’ll have all 32 teams at your disposal for NFL survivor picks. Should you back a team like the Bengals with your Week 1 NFL knockout picks, given they’re 9-point favorites over New England? Should you pick a team like the Steelers, who boast a 15-2-1 all-time record versus Week 1 opponent …
Read More »Steelers 53-man roster projection: Is Russell Wilson the starting QB? Who rounds out the WR group?
Mike Tomlin has some big decisions to make in coming weeks. As the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Tomlin has to whittle his roster down to 53 players before the official start of the regular season. Like the rest of his peers, Tomlin has to make some close calls regarding players, positions, starting spots, etc. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, …
Read More »ACC programs set to host emerging LB Kellen Wiley Jr.
The weekend saw many of the state of Florida’s top team kick off the 2024 season, but no program was as impressive as Seffner (Fla.) Armwood in its 51-20 demolition of 2023 state runner-up Miami (Fla.) Norland High School. Among the standout performers for the visiting Hawks was Kellen Wiley Jr., a physically-impressive linebacker who is emerging in just his …
Read More »Empty Cowboys training camp hotel room catches fire, no injuries reported
A fire was reported Tuesday in an empty guest room at the hotel in California where the Dallas Cowboys stay for training camp but there were no injuries, according to the team. The fire was contained to one room, according to the team, and practice activities weren’t disrupted. The Cowboys have two more workouts before breaking camp Thursday. Dallas has …
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