The Green Bay Packers’ hopes of contending in 2024 have taken a hit. In the season-opening, 34-29 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil, quarterback Jordan Love suffered a sprained MCL, per NFL Media. While the injury is not believed to be season-ending, according to ESPN, Love is expected to miss some time. While Love was attempting to lead a game-winning …
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Packers QB Jordan Love reportedly suffers MCL strain, avoids major season-ending injury
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain, per multiple media reports. Love is expected to miss some time, but will not be out for the season. Love went down in the final seconds of Friday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. Although the missed time will be a blow to the Packers, the …
Read More »Jaydon Blue injury: Texas RB re-enters game vs. Michigan after appearing to hurt left leg early
USATSI Texas running back Jaydon Blue exited Saturday’s 31-12 win over Michigan with an apparent leg injury. Blue rushed for 3 yards to convert a third-and-2 for the Longhorns but came up hurt and had to hop off the field without putting any weight on his left leg. Blue was able to re-enter the game late in the second quarter, …
Read More »Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB suffers MCL sprain during loss to Eagles, set to miss time, per report
USATSI Friday night was not a good one for Green Bay Packers fans. In addition to seeing their team lose a tightly contested game to the Philadelphia Eagles, Packers fans saw their quarterback, Jordan Love, sustain a knee injury near the end of Green Bay’s 34-29 setback. Tests have revealed that Love sustained an MCL sprain, according to NFL Media, …
Read More »NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model eyes Bills and Chargers in Week 1, 2024
There are three divisional-rivalry games on the Week 1 NFL schedule, including Texans vs. Colts. These teams played for the AFC South championship in Week 18 of last season, with Houston pulling out a 23-19 win and going on to win a playoff game before bowing out against the Ravens in the divisional round. The Texans are three-point road favorites …
Read More »No. 3 Texas makes a huge statement with dominating win over No. 10 Michigan
No. 10 Michigan was no match for No. 3 Texas on Saturday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) The season’s first matchup of top-10 teams wasn’t close. No. 3 Texas dominated the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines 31-12 in a win that solidifies Texas’ status as a national title contender for the second straight season and raises serious questions about Michigan’s ability to …
Read More »Patriots add Jabrill Peppers to injury report, list him as questionable
The Patriots made an addition to their injury report on Saturday. Safety Jabrill Peppers is now listed as questionable to play against the Bengals. Peppers has a hip injury and was not on the practice report at all this week. Peppers signed a three-year extension with the Patriots this offseason. Peppers had 78 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, a forced …
Read More »Quinn Ewers gets hit late by Michigan defense, leads to scuffle between Texas and Wolverines
It took until there was an 18-point deficit on its home field, but late in the third quarter, Michigan’s football team finally showed some fight against Texas. Just likely not in the way coach Sherrone Moore would have wanted to see. With the No. 3 Longhorns threatening to add to their 24-6 lead over the No. 9 Wolverine on first-and-goal …
Read More »Lamar Jackson’s aggressive running and lighter frame could spell trouble for Ravens
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson had a huge night in the regular-season opener, even though the Ravens fell short. The problem for Jackson and the Ravens is that, if he keeps playing the way he did, he’ll fall short of a full 17-game season. Jackson, who looked noticeably thinner during pregame warmups, took too many hits. He delivered too many …
Read More »Pregame sights ahead of Auburn’s game vs. California
Auburn cheerleaders greet fans during Tiger Walk before Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn football kicks off its second season game in under an hour at Jordan-Hare Stadium with the California Golden Bears. All signs point to a favorable outcome for the Tigers on Saturday. Ahead of …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in Week 1 showdown vs. Rodgers, Jets
Five 49ers to watch in Week 1 showdown vs. Rodgers, Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The storylines are aplenty as the 49ers open the 2024 NFL regular season against the New York Jets on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium. Although the teams are scheduled to play only once every four seasons, there is plenty of overlap between …
Read More »Diondre Overton dies at 26: Former Clemson wide receiver who won two national titles passes away
Getty Images Former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton has died at the age of 26, the school announced on Saturday. Overton played for the Tigers from 2016 to 2019 and won two national championships with the program. Overton came to Clemson as a four-star recruit in the 2016 signing class, and he played 51 games over his four seasons with …
Read More »Week 1 NFL picks, predictions, best bets from Vegas expert: This 3-team football parlay would pay almost 6-1
USATSI In addition to finishing with the worst record in the NFL, the Carolina Panthers had the worst record against the spread (4-11-2) last season. To make matters worse, they didn’t control their own first-round draft pick after trading it away to acquire Bryce Young in the 2023 NFL Draft. Young struggled as a rookie, but there’s hope he can …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 1 player props, odds, expert picks, prop bets: Back Najee Harris over 51.5 rushing yards
Half of the six rookie quarterbacks selected in the first round will start during the Week 1 NFL schedule. That means anyone betting NFL props won’t have to wait long to make wagers on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix. The three all share the same Week 1 NFL prop bets of 1.5 passing touchdowns in their respective NFL …
Read More »Texas football dominates Michigan in first half behind Quinn Ewers, defense: Social media reacts
Texas football came to play on Saturday. The No. 3 Longhorns have dominated No. 9 Michigan through two quarters, heading into halftime with a 24-3 lead at the hostile Big House. REQUIRED READING: Texas vs. Michigan football game: Live updates as Texas leads big at the half Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has been sensational, completing 18 of 26 passes for …
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