While the Chargers are practicing in Charlotte this week to prepare for their matchup with the Steelers, it’s still unclear whether or not quarterback Justin Herbert will be available to play. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Herbert was on the field in pads for Los Angeles’ Thursday practice with his ankle heavily taped. However, Herbert did not participate in …

Sep. 19—LINCOLN, Neb. — There is a time to celebrate and a time to work, according to Illinois football coach Bret Bielema. While the Fighting Illini fan base is gleaming with pride with the school’s first national ranking (No. 24) since 2022 and a 3-0 record for the first time since 2011, the players and coaches are focused on just …

The Carolina Panthers’ decision to bench Bryce Young after only 18 games continues a trend of No. 1 overall picks enjoying mixed success in the NFL.  Since 2011 (the first year of the rookie wage scale), 10 quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall pick, and they have combined for zero Super Bowl wins. Cam Newton is the only …

Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals might be getting a key player back for their Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said on Thursday that Tee Higgins is practicing for the first time since Sept. 5. Higgins was inactive for the Bengals’ first two games after injuring his hamstring during practice.  Higgins’ return would be a …

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has seen Tennessee coach Josh Heupel give everything for the teams he cares about.  The duo were key figures in Oklahoma’s national title run in 2000 — when Venables was in his second year as the co-defensive coordinator for the Sooners and Heupel was the star, Heisman Trophy-finalist quarterback. In the midst of that undefeated season, …

The largest NFL favorites the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season lost outright, another example of parity across the NFL. The Bengals (-7.5) are the largest favorites on the Week 3 NFL schedule, according to the latest Week 3 NFL odds from the SportsLine Consensus, against the Washington Commanders. How should you feel about playing the Bengals with …

Sep 19, 2024, 01:21 PM ET Goalie Robin Lehner failed to report to the Vegas Golden Knights, forcing the club to weigh its options regarding a player who has not played in more than two years because of a hip injury. Lehner underwent hip surgery in August 2022 and was placed on long-term injured reserve. Club management has not said …

Breer details Patriots’ eye-opening contract offer to Nick Caley originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Nick Caley must really like Los Angeles. Caley, who worked with the New England Patriots from 2015 to 2022, spent last season as the Rams’ tight ends coach and added “pass game coordinator” to his responsibilities in 2024. Prior to that promotion, however, the Patriots …

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) lines up for a snap during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The top-ranked Texas Longhorns have officially named redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning as the Week 4 starter against UL Monroe at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Manning will be making his first …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst The public betting masses took a beating in NFL Week 2, but they’re back for more in NFL Week 3 odds, putting a lot of their eggs in one basket. However, it’s the most unexpected basket compared with, say, two weeks ago. And it’s not just public bettors. “The public and the sharps are …

Metric shows Aiyuk progressing after slow start to 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk appears to be trending in the right direction after a slow start to the 2024 NFL season. The 49ers’ star receiver recorded just two receptions for 28 receiving yards in San Francisco’s Week 1 win over the New York Jets before …

We’re detailing the biggest throws on a weekly basis, giving extra attention to huge throws that quarterbacks make all around the country. We start by looking at the pass plays with the most Expected Points Added, and then taking into account difficulty and distance of throw, game situation, and opponent. Here are the four biggest throws from Week 3 in …

The NFL DFS player pool for the Week 3 Thursday Night Football matchup between the New York Jets and New England Patriots doesn’t have nearly as many top-tier options for NFL DFS picks as the first two weeks, but that’s when your NFL DFS strategy matters even more. Jets running back Breece Hall and receiver Garrett Wilson are the two …

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been a man on the move. The ninth-year NFL veteran is playing for his fifth different team over the last five years, but he’s trying to prove he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Brissett has started 16 games over the last four seasons entering this year and was named the starting quarterback …

Sep 19, 2024, 01:51 PM ET IRVINE, Calif. — Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement two seasons ago. The Ducks made the announcement on the first day of training camp Thursday. Gudas joined Anaheim a year ago as a free agent. The 34-year-old Czech defenseman had six goals, 12 assists …