In the 1970s, ABC’s Superstars game show evolved into SuperTeams, which at one point included NFL teams squaring off in events that included the tug-of-war. Now, the tug-of-war is coming back. Via Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, the tug-of-war has been added to the events of the Pro Bowl games. It will give linemen an activity in which they can engage; …
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Chargers rule out Keenan Allen
Chargers receiver Keenan Allen (heel) will not play Saturday against the Bills. The Chargers ruled him out Thursday. Allen also missed last Thursday’s game against the Raiders. He needs 151 yards to set a new single-season high in receiving yards. His 108 catches still leads the NFL, and he has 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns. The Chargers also ruled out …
Read More »Week 16 NFL games to binge, stream and skip
Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon runs through the three games that stood out on this week’s schedule – and whether or not he’ll bother to watch them. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] MATT HARMON: Here are the games you need to binge, stream, and skip on a very special holiday week 16 of the NFL season. Let’s start with the final game …
Read More »We earned the opportunity to be at this point
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford played another strong game on Thursday night, becoming the first Rams quarterback to throw for at least two touchdowns with no interceptions in four consecutive games. Stafford’s high-level play now has the Rams at 8-7 with two games to go. As the NFC’s current No. 6 seed, the club is in a prime position to get …
Read More »Rams WR Puka Nacua makes his latest case for Offensive Rookie of the Year after erupting vs. Saints on ‘TNF’
USATSI There have been few — if any — NFL rookies better this season than Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. The fifth-round pick out of BYU reaffirmed that again on Thursday night, when he went off for a monster game against the New Orleans Saints in their 30-22 win. Nacua was targeted 11 times by Matthew Stafford on the …
Read More »Rams’ 30-22 home victory over the New Orleans Saints by the numbers
The Rams’ Demarcus Robinson celebrates his touchdown catch just before the half against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 30-22 home win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night: 4 Consecutive games with a touchdown catch for Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson. He finished with six catches for 82 …
Read More »Matthew Stafford makes Rams history
The Rams have had plenty of great quarterbacks over the years. None have accomplished what current starter Matthew Stafford finalized tonight. Stafford, as noted during the Amazon Prime broadcast, has gone four straight games with two or more touchdown passes and no interceptions. He’s the first Rams quarterback to ever do that. He also generated 328 passing yards against the …
Read More »Here’s where the Bears 2024 cap projections stand
Here’s where the Bears 2024 cap projections stand originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Last offseason, the Bears’ cap space looked like they just won the Powerball lottery. This season, they aren’t slated to have as much as they did in summer 2023. But this offseason, they won’t have as much. That doesn’t mean, however, they won’t have a lot …
Read More »Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert says Ricky Williams congratulated him after breaking his franchise record
Raheem Mostert was 10 years old when Ricky Williams set the Miami Dolphins’ single-season record for rushing touchdowns. This past Sunday, Mostert, a Florida native who cheered for Williams during his prime years in Miami, broke Williams’ 21-year-old record when he scored rushing touchdown Nos. 17 and 18 during the Dolphins’ 30-0 win over the Jets. Mostert, a big fan …
Read More »Rams improve to 8-7 with 30-22 victory over Saints
The Rams entered Thursday’s game needing a victory to keep pace in a crowded NFC Wild Card race. In a similar fashion to Sunday’s win over the Commanders, things got interesting in the fourth quarter. But the Rams were able to hold on and come away with a 30-22 victory. With the rest of the Christmas weekend slate yet to …
Read More »Will Levis out of practice again Thursday
It’s looking more and more likely that Ryan Tannehill will be getting a return to the Titans lineup for Christmas. Quarterback Will Levis missed practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that Tannehill will get the start against the Seahawks if Levis is unable to play. Tannehill started the …
Read More »Rams turn Derek Carr interception into Kyren Williams TD, lead Saints 27-7
The Rams have started to break it open over the Saints in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game, with a Kyren Williams touchdown giving Los Angeles a 27-7 lead. The Saints looked like they might have a little something going on offense after Derek Carr converted third-and-6 with a 13-yard pass to Foster Moreau. But on the team’s next …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16: Predictions
Our analysts reveal the takes they have the most conviction for heading into Round Two of the fantasy football playoffs to help you feel better about the lineup decisions ahead. For more start-sit advice, check out our Week 16 position-by-position rankings. The rookie finally enters must-start status It finally happened. The rookie we’ve been yearning to see run out in …
Read More »Matthew Stafford’s two TD passes have Rams up 17-7
The Rams controlled much of the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Saints. But even with a late second-quarter surge by New Orleans, Los Angeles leads 17-7 at halftime. L.A. scored on its first two drives, with Puka Nacua catching a 2-yard touchdown and Lucas Havrisik sending a 20-yard field goal through the uprights. But on the third, …
Read More »DeVonta Smith, Darius Slay didn’t practice on Thursday
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is on the team’s first injury report of the week. Smith did not take part in Thursday’s practice and he is listed with a knee injury. Smith reportedly emerged from the team’s loss to the Seahawks on Monday night with the issue, but it didn’t appear to hinder him as he played 66 offensive snaps …
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