The final week of the regular season is routinely a quirky slate in the NFL. On one hand, you have massive games that can determine division titles, playoff berths, and seeding. However, there are also situations where teams already have their postseason position locked up, which makes this coming weekend not remotely important. In those situations, you oftentimes see teams …
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: Prediction, odds, picks
The Green Bay Packers (8-8) and Chicago Bears (7-9) will face off in a matchup of two division rivals. The Packers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3). The predicted point total for the matchup is 44. The Bears trounced the Atlanta Falcons 37-17 in Week 17, while …
Read More »Is this Cowboys team different? + League sources on the officiating crisis
Subscribe to Zero Blitz Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to go behind the scenes on the biggest storylines around the NFL. The hosts kick things off with the officiating crisis around the NFL following the disastrous outcome of Saturday’s game featuring the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, as Jori weighs in on …
Read More »NFL Week 18 injury report: Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield misses practice; Jags’ Trevor Lawrence on track to play
The NFL is approaching the final week of the regular season as 20 teams are still eligible for the Super Bowl heading into Week 18. Five playoff berths remain up in the air, the most entering the final week since 2020 (seven teams still had a shot at the playoffs). With four division crowns still up for grabs and five …
Read More »Coyotes’ Jason Zucker has hearing for boarding/interference
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 3, 2024, 05:40 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker was given a hearing by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for boarding/interference on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins. In Tuesday’s game, Cousins delivered a hit to Panthers defenseman Juuso Valimaki while Valimaki was on one knee against …
Read More »Sterling Shepard ready to embrace potential final game with Giants
When the Giants complete their final game of the 2023-24 season against the Eagles this Sunday, it could also be the end of a beloved player’s career. Sterling Shepard was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2016 draft and gave Big Blue five productive years before suffering two season-ending injuries that derailed his time in New …
Read More »What is Michael Penix Jr.’s NFL Draft ceiling?
Michael Penix Jr.’s most recent masterclass of a performance was the catalyst for Washington’s win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl. It also could help him with the next chapter of his football career. The Washington star is viewed as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. But prior to Monday’s game, the consensus among draft evaluators …
Read More »Prosecutors asking judge to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes
Getty Images Kansas prosecutors are asking a judge to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, according to the Associated Press. Mahomes allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her against her will on Feb. 25, 2023, at a suburban Kansas City establishment. Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Megan Ahsens filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the …
Read More »Zach Wilson out Week 18: Robert Saleh says QB will have ‘long career,’ doesn’t sound like it’ll be with Jets
Getty Images The Zach Wilson era with the New York Jets appears to be going out with a whimper. Head coach Robert Saleh said the 2021 second overall pick has yet to clear concussion protocol after suffering a head injury against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, meaning he will miss the team’s regular season finale against the Patriots on Sunday. …
Read More »DeVonta Smith among Eagles’ non-participants
Eagles injury report: DeVonta Smith among Eagles’ non-participants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith was among a trio of players listed as non-participants to begin the final week of prep of the regular season. Smith suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ 35-31 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. His ankle …
Read More »Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: Prediction, odds, picks
Having taken six in a row, the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7). Despite that, the Steelers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 37.5 points. The Ravens completely dismantled the Miami Dolphins 56-19 last weekend, while …
Read More »LOOK: Lions fan purchases ‘Decker Reported’ billboards around Detroit
Getty Images Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team’s controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Over the last week, billboards correcting the Lions’ record have been popping up all over town. After scoring a late touchdown to pull within one point, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed a pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker for the …
Read More »A.J. Brown opens up on media silence amid Eagles funk: ‘I’m not trying to make it worse than what it is’
For the first time in 12 days, A.J. Brown stood up in front of several cameras and spoke to the Philadelphia media. Brown made it clear he is not upset with the Philadelphia Eagles coaches nor the play-calling, but needed to get something off his chest. “I didn’t wanna be negative,” Brown said, via NJ.com. “I was already into the …
Read More »Bucs understand win-and-you’re-in urgency in finale vs. Panthers
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs were already talking about treating every game like a playoff game five weeks ago, so of course, there’s no need to manufacture any lose-and-go-home urgency for Sunday’s regular-season finale against Carolina. The threat is very real. If Tampa Bay loses — to the team with the worst record in the NFL — then …
Read More »Ravens, Cowboys could have interest in Dalvin Cook if he clears waivers
The Jets are expected to make Dalvin Cook’s departure official Wednesday. The running back has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent Thursday afternoon. The Ravens and Cowboys are expected to have interest in Cook if he clears waivers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Anderson said the Ravens has potential interest in adding Cook to their …
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