Texas is in the College Football Playoff with Quinn Ewers as its quarterback, and after the Longhorns face the Washington Huskies and potentially the Michigan Wolverines or Alabama Crimson Tide, the young passer will have a decision to make about the 2024 NFL Draft. Does he stay at Texas or bolt for the NFL? As the No. 1 overall prospect …
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Joe Flacco on track to start for Browns vs. Jaguars in Week 14, even as coach remains mum on QB plans
Getty Images Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson returned to practice Wednesday. But veteran Joe Flacco is on track to make a second straight start for Cleveland in Sunday’s Week 14 matchup with the Jaguars. Thompson-Robinson has started three games in place of injured starter Deshaun Watson this year, and Flacco technically remains on the Browns’ practice squad, reverting to the …
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Kansas City Chiefs receivers have faced a lot of scrutiny this season about their offensive inconsistencies, but that didn’t keep quarterback Patrick Mahomes from speaking up for them ahead of the team’s game against Buffalo on Sunday. “You just come into work and try to get better, that’s all you can do,” Mahomes said during his Wednesday press conference when …
Read More »Ranking RB playoff strength of schedule for all 32 NFL teams
With most fantasy leagues starting their playoffs in Week 15, we’re getting the jump on things by taking a peek ahead to what running back schedules are looking like during those important three weeks. If you’re playing for championships in Week 18, please immediately petition your commissioner for a Week 17 title game next season. You’ll know why in a …
Read More »Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with illness ahead of Week 14 vs. Rams
USATSI Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of practice Thursday due to an illness, per NFL Media. Backups Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at QB ahead of Week 14’s matchup with the Rams. Jackson addressed reporters as usual on Wednesday, but his Thursday absence came a day after wide receiver Rashod Bateman also missed practice with what …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 14 odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games. We’re coming off a hot …
Read More »Saints’ injured sideline worker thanks team and Alvin Kamara for support
Nick Piazza’s job on Sundays when the Saints are at home is to stand on the sideline and put the orange first down marker in place. That means that when a ball carrier is running full-speed to get the first down before stepping out of bounds, and a tackler is running full-speed to stop him, they’re running directly at Piazza, …
Read More »Chargers’ Brandon Staley hints at Austin Ekeler demotion in Los Angeles’ struggling backfield
At one point this summer, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade, believing he was being severely underpaid as one of the game’s most productive ball-carriers. Now, with Los Angeles struggling offensively late in the 2023 season, Ekeler might not even be guaranteed his starting job, with coach Brandon Staley hinting this week at a demotion …
Read More »Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing from practice ahead of Week 14 vs. Rams
USATSI Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of practice Thursday, according to reports, despite not previously appearing on the team’s injury report. Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at QB ahead of Week 14’s matchup with the Rams. Jackson addressed reporters as usual on Wednesday, local media noted, but his Thursday absence comes a day after …
Read More »RT Austin Jackson, Dolphins agree to extension through 2026
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson just inked an extension to keep him in South Beach until 2026. (AP Photo/Doug Murray) Austin Jackson is keeping his talents in Miami. The right tackle signed an extension, that includes $20.7 million in guaranteed money and is worth $36 million, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Miami Dolphins announced the deal Thursday. This …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence returns to practice, not ruled out for Week 14 vs. Browns despite high-ankle sprain
Getty Images The Jaguars suffered a seemingly critical loss in Monday’s game against the Bengals, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury that required trainers to help him walk to the locker room. But Lawrence returned to practice Thursday despite an MRI revealing a high-ankle sprain, and he has yet to be ruled out …
Read More »Jordan Phillips blasts Jason Kelce for comments that Bills DT intended to injure on ‘tush push’ vs. Eagles
Getty Images Jordan Phillips wasn’t a fan of Jason Kelce’s comments about the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle’s attempt to slow down the “tush push.” During the Eagles’ Week 12 win over the Bills, Phillips jumped offsides and drove right guard Cam Jurgens into the ground. Kelce said Phillips should have been fined for the play, which Phillips was not pleased about. …
Read More »Chris Godwin’s wife, Mariah, says Bucs coach Todd Bowles is ‘blatantly lying’ about extent of WR’s injuries
It has been a frustrating season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin. His production has dipped as he deals with nagging injuries, but his wife thinks Godwin should still be getting more opportunities. In Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, Godwin had zero catches on just three targets. He did have a 19-yard rushing attempt for a touchdown, …
Read More »49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup
49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The last time the 49ers looked this dominant, they failed to keep their momentum. After Week 5, coming off a blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers were unbeaten and looked invincible. Three weeks later, they were 5-3 and …
Read More »NFL DFS Thursday Night Football picks: Steelers vs. Patriots fantasy lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
The NFL Week 14 schedule opens with a matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Both teams have been hit hard by injuries at this point in the season, which will have an impact on the TNF NFL DFS player pool. For …
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