With Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke lost for the season due to a knee injury, its likely that Braedyn Locke will continue to take the majority of snaps under center for the Badgers. But what about the next man listed on the depth chart? Who is QB2 now? True freshman Mabrey Mettauer has suddenly been thrust into the backup role. …
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A.J. Brown injury update: Eagles star WR expected to miss a couple weeks with hamstring injury, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are taking the conservative approach with three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown’s hamstring injury. He told ESPN’s Lisa Salters that he “expects to miss a couple weeks” with the hamstring injury/soreness he felt in practice Friday. Brown popped up on Philadelphia’s injury report as a limited practice participant Friday before not practicing at all …
Read More »A.J. Brown reportedly expects to ‘miss a couple weeks’ with injury
A.J. Brown reportedly expects to ‘miss a couple weeks’ with injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are playing against the Falcons on Monday Night Football without star receiver A.J. Brown. They might have to play the Saints next week without him too. During the ESPN broadcast, sideline reporter Lisa Salters said she spoke pre-game with Brown, who …
Read More »Wisconsin starting QB injured, won’t play against USC on Sept. 28
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Big news continues to flow in from USC’s upcoming Big Ten football opponents. The Trojans learned earlier on Monday that Michigan was making a change of …
Read More »Panthers’ Bryce Young benched: Is the former No. 1 overall pick one of the biggest QB busts of all-time?
To say that things have gone poorly for the Carolina Panthers in recent seasons would be putting it mildly. The club has gone under .500 in each of the previous six seasons and appears destined to suffer the same fate in 2024. After a 0-2 start to the season, the club has since reached a new low, with the latest …
Read More »Monday Night Football odds, line, spread: Falcons vs. Eagles picks, predictions by Atlanta expert who is 49-23
The Atlanta Falcons will try to get into the win column for the first time this season when they battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Atlanta fell short in its season-opener to Pittsburgh 18-10, while Philadelphia overcame early mistakes to defeat Green Bay in Brazil, 34-29. The Falcons, who are looking to avoid starting 0-2 for the fourth …
Read More »Are the Kansas City Chiefs lucky or just better prepared?
There wasn’t much in the box score to suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs should’ve defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Chiefs were outgained (320-286) by their conference rival. They committed three turnovers — throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble — compared to the Bengals’ one turnover. Perhaps the most damning stat, though, came courtesy of their three-time …
Read More »Michigan coach Sherrone Moore cannot be fired over NCAA sign-stealing investigation, per clause in contract
Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore finally signed a contract last week after working since Jan. 20 on a memorandum of understanding. Why Moore still wasn’t working under a formal contract upon being promoted from offensive coordinator to replace Jim Harbaugh and despite him and the school agreeing to a five-year, $30 million deal wasn’t certain. As could be expected, the …
Read More »49ers injuries piling up: Deebo Samuel expected to miss several weeks after straining calf vs. Vikings
Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with another notable injury. The 49ers, who recently put All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, will also be without receiver Deebo Samuel for a couple of weeks after he strained his calf in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Samuel will likely miss -at least …
Read More »Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back
Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson had Minnesota Vikings fans on their feet after his 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium – but it wasn’t him who stole the show online. Midway through the second quarter of the 49ers’ 23-17 loss …
Read More »COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UTPB gets back on track after blowout victory
Sep. 16—UTPB head coach Kris McCullough finally got a win against a Colorado school. It took a couple of attempts but the Falcons helped him get one back on the Rocky Mountain State in UTPB’s 67-14 win against Adams State this past Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. Last year, the Falcons were dealt a 35-27 loss to Western …
Read More »Detroit Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to eight-year contract
Sep 16, 2024, 07:51 PM ET The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year contract worth $64.6 million Monday, marking an average annual value of $8.075 million. Raymond, 22, was the fourth pick of the 2020 NHL draft, and he has blossomed into one of the Red Wings’ best players. In 2023-24, Raymond’s third season in the …
Read More »Why Ben Roethlisberger believes Steelers’ Justin Fields should continue to start at QB over Russell Wilson
Exactly 20 years ago, a rookie quarterback named Ben Roethlisberger was thrown into the starting lineup after an injury took out the Steelers’ starting quarterback. While he certainly had his moments that foreshadowed his future Hall of Fame career, Roethlisberger largely leaned on a dominant defense that year while winning each of his 12 regular season starts. That experience might …
Read More »2024 college football Week 4 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas expert reveals picks
New conference matchups will be in the spotlight during the Week 4 college football schedule. No. 11 USC travels to No. 18 Michigan in a Big Ten showdown between opponents that met eight times in the Rose Bowl. The latest Week 4 college football odds via SportsLine consensus list the Trojans as 6-point favorites. In the SEC, No. 6 Tennessee …
Read More »49ers WR Deebo Samuel out a ‘couple weeks’ due to calf strain
San Francisco wideout Deebo Samuel will miss time after suffering a calf injury Sunday. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Samuel suffered a calf strain in the team’s 23-17 Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will be out a “couple weeks.” This season, Samuel has recorded 13 receptions for 164 yards, along with 10 carries …
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