USATSI Wisconsin quarterback Braedyn Locke entered the team’s Week 3 loss to Alabama after starter Tyler Van Dyke was carted off the field. With Van Dyke reportedly out for the year with an ACL tear in his right knee, the Badgers will turn to Locke to finish out the 2024 season. Though this is a difficult situation, Locke does have plenty …
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Why Josh Allen doesn’t have to be one-man show for Bills anymore
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shouldn’t make it look this easy. For one, Allen is dealing with what seems like a serious injury to his left hand. (Just look at the size of the glove he was wearing on Thursday night.) Allen also lost star receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason and the Bills replaced …
Read More »Is this Eagles rookie ready to man slot CB spot full time: ‘My body is starting to feel back to where it was’
PHILADELPHIA — The number of practices are increasing where Cooper DeJean is starting to earn more reps in the slot. Does that mean the Philadelphia Eagles are ready to dive into the deep end of the pool with him? “He’s getting there. He’s getting close,” said Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni this week. “We’ll see how this game plays out …
Read More »Georgia falls to No. 2 in the AP Poll
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks for an open teammate during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are now the No. 2 team in the AP Poll after their unimpressive 13-12 win at the Kentucky Wildcats. Georgia is 3-0 entering its …
Read More »Texans’ Joe Mixon calls out NFL’s hip-drop tackle rule after being injured vs. Bears
USATSI The NFL announced this offseason that it was banning the hip-drop tackle. The new rule states that this form of takedown is now a penalty, and will cost the defense 15 yards plus an automatic first down. However, 31 games into the season, the officials have done a poor job of upholding this rule. The latest victim of the …
Read More »Who will play left tackle for Patriots in pivotal Week 3 game vs. Jets?
Who will play left tackle for Patriots in pivotal Week 3 game vs. Jets? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots offensive line has not done a good job in pass protection through the first two weeks of the NFL season, and now there are more question marks at left tackle entering a pivotal Week 3 game …
Read More »Bryce Young benched: Other notable No. 1 overall QBs who were benched by their teams
The Bryce Young era in Carolina has hit a dramatic speed bump. Whether it results in his time with the Panthers coming to a close is a conversation for later on, but the former No. 1 overall pick has been benched. This comes after the team’s 0-2 start to the 2024 season, capped off recently by their Week 2 loss …
Read More »Tyler Van Dyke injury: Wisconsin QB to miss remainder of season after exiting Alabama game, per reports
Getty Images Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke will miss the rest of the 2024 season with a knee injury, according to multiple reports. The senior sustained an ACL tear in his right knee during the Badgers’ 42-10 loss against Alabama, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Van Dyke exited the game on the first drive of the game when his knee buckled …
Read More »Chiefs bringing in RB Kareem Hunt for visit following Isiah Pacheco injury
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly not wasting any time filling the gap in their offensive line after losing starting running back Isiah Pacheco. According to NFL media, the reigning Super Bowl champions are bringing former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt in for a free-agency visit on Tuesday, after it was reported that Pacheco would miss approximately 6-8 weeks due …
Read More »Giants kicker fiasco: New York works out 4 players as Graham Gano expected to miss ‘a few weeks’ with injury
USATSI Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and Washington Commanders was a tale of two kickers. The Commanders had an exceptional day as far as their kicker was concerned — Austin Seibert’s seven field goals were enough to give them a 21-18 victory. The Giants had a completely different situation. New York chose to not dress backup kicker Jude McAtamney, …
Read More »James Franklin says ‘it’s been cool to watch’ Bill O’Brien’s start at Boston College
Things may not have gone as he would have preferred last weekend, but former Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien should be feeling good about the way things have started off at Boston College in his return to head coaching. O’Brien and Boston College are coming off their first loss of the season, a 27-21 setback at Missouri, but two …
Read More »Chiefs waiving former Cowboys tight end who cost Kansas City $100,000 for sideline shove, per report
Getty Images Peyton Hendershot is off to waivers. The Kansas City Chiefs waived the third-year tight end on Monday following the team’s Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, according to NFL Media. Hendershot, acquired by Kansas City in a late summer trade with the Dallas Cowboys, was inactive for the opener against the Baltimore Ravens, but did make the …
Read More »How Kittle compares to Kelce, Gronk through first 100 games
How Kittle compares to Kelce, Gronk through first 100 games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank stadium marked George Kittle’s 100th NFL game, and the tight end pushed himself up the all-time leaderboards with his performance. Despite the defeat, Kittle hauled in seven of his eight …
Read More »Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher, Brian Urlacher’s son, debuts with a buzz in Fighting Irish’s win at Purdue
Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire Notre Dame freshman safety Kennedy Urlacher, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher’s son, popped in Saturday’s 66-7 win at Purdue. During the Fighting Irish’s blowout of the Boilermakers on CBS, the 5-foot-11, 197-pounder debuted by totaling three tackles and one pass breakup en route to being PFF College’s highest-graded true freshman safety for Week 3 …
Read More »NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?
Which NFL team has the best uniform? There is no easy answer to that question — it’s admittedly an eye-of-the-beholder situation. That’s why we need your help. We’re giving you the opportunity to pick which team looks the best on Sundays. To start off, we’re going to simplify things and break things down by division. Here’s how it will work: …
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