FRISCO, Texas — Great players want to be challenged because routine dominance is boring. Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is certainly dominant. He and Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White are the only players since sacks have been tracked as individual statistic (since 1982) with at least 13 sacks in each of their first three seasons. …
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De’Von Achane injury update: Optimism that Dolphins back will play but will test ankle pregame, per report
Getty Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane has his status for Week 2 up in the air due to an ankle injury. However, there is optimism that the second-year back will suit up on Thursday night as his Dolphins take on the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium, according to NFL Media. Achane will work out that ankle during pregame …
Read More »The Pac-12’s sneaky realignment will actually help the conference survive its destruction
Feb 10, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; The PAC-12 logo on the court before the game between the Stanford Cardinal and the USC Trojans at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports This is For The Win’s daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here. Have feedback? Leave your questions, comments and concerns …
Read More »QB Confidential: How can the NFL better develop its backup quarterbacks?
One week into the 2024 NFL season, the league has seen one of its highest-paid quarterbacks sidelined by injury in the Packers’ Jordan Love. He’s expected to be replaced this week by backup Malik Willis, 25, who has yet to throw a touchdown in his two-plus seasons in the league. Love suffered a sprained MCL, escaping serious injury, and could …
Read More »Bengals made record-setting offer to Ja’Marr Chase, but talks broke down over one sticking point, per report
When it comes to the contract talks between Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals, both sides managed to keep a tight lid on how negotiations were going in the lead-up to Cincinnati’s opener. However, it looks like some information has finally leaked out. Before the Bengals’ Week 1 game against the Patriots, Chase had mentioned that the two sides were “pretty …
Read More »Arizona State vs. Texas State prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 college football Week 3 model picks
The Texas State Bobcats (2-0) are hosting the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-0) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday. This is the first time these universities will play on the football field. Arizona State recently left the Pac-12 and decided to join the Big 12 in 2024. Both teams have been explosive offensively in the early going this season. Texas …
Read More »Self-learning AI generates NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for each 2024 Week 2 game
No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams is coming off an NFL debut in which he went 14-of-29 for 93 yards, but was bailed out by his defense and special teams in a 24-17 win over the Titans. However, the Bears will face an even tougher test in Week 2 with a trip to Houston on Sunday Night Football. C.J. Stroud …
Read More »Football 301 Playbook: One big question for all 16 losing teams in NFL Week 1
The NFL is back. That means people and teams are winning. That also means we have the correlated losers, too. For this week’s edition of the Football 301 Playbook, I looked at the 16 losers of Week 1, and one question that I have for each team. Some big, some small, some about players, some more arbitrary. Onto the words. …
Read More »Tom Brady’s Top 5 NFL teams: Where do Chiefs, Cowboys land after impressive Week 1 wins?
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books, and before we turn the page to Week 2, it’s time for FOX Sports NFL analyst Tom Brady to reveal his current Top 5 teams! Several expected postseason contenders made strong statements in Week 1, including the Dallas Cowboys dominating the Cleveland Browns in Brady’s broadcast debut, as well …
Read More »A series history of the Civil War, one of college football’s most historic rivalries
The Oregon Ducks vs. the Oregon State Beavers — September 14th, 2024. It still doesn’t feel right to play the Civil War in week three of the college football season, but it’s a September game or nothing for these former conference foes, and forever rivals. The Ducks and the Beavers will play for the 128th time this weekend, but this …
Read More »NFL Week 2 odds, picks, best bets: Cowboys dominate Saints in home opener, sneaky shootout coming in NFC East
The NFL’s return is such a hilarious and backbreaking reminder of how close these games are, and how absurdly good Vegas is at making NFL spreads. I talked about this a lot when I predicted the Eagles would go 9-8 — people got REAL mad, but as I noted at the time, there’s not really a huge difference between going …
Read More »Optimal NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for Week 2, 2024: Fade this road favorite
Only three teams have won the Super Bowl after starting 0-2, so teams like the Ravens, Bengals, Jets and Packers will have extra motivation, which could make them strong candidates for Week 2 NFL survivor pool picks. The Jets are 3.5-point road favorites versus Tennessee on Sunday and facing quarterback Will Levis, who had three turnovers in the season-opener, may …
Read More »Pac-12 adding four Mountain West schools Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State
The Pac-12 Conference isn’t dead yet. The conference announced Thursday it was adding San Diego State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State from the Mountain West as it plans to rebuild membership ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. By bringing in the four schools, the conference with existing members Washington State and Oregon State will expand the league to …
Read More »2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys add a big-time RB, Jets bring in another pass catcher for Aaron Rodgers
Georgia • Jr … Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2025-nfl-mock-draft-cowboys-add-a-big-time-rb-jets-bring-in-another-pass-catcher-for-aaron-rodgers/ Author : Josh Edwards Publish date : 2024-09-12 13:23:33 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Jerry Rice on 49ers Super Bowl chances: “Brock is the guy”
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton chats with NFL legend Jerry Rice about San Francisco’s title hopes, preventing the Chiefs from a three-peat, and the advice he has for wide receivers in the league today. Jerry joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Rold Gold. View more Video Transcript Joined by pro football Hall of fame are Super bowl champion Super Bowl MVP …
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