The best same-game parlays of Sunday's action in the NFL's conference championships. Bet on the Eagles turning to the pass and to exploit the 49ers corners
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni likened quarterback Jalen Hurts to Michael Jordan, so let's stick with the basketball analogy in examining how important the signal-caller is to this offense.
Now that the college football season is officially over, it’s time to go over the best players from the year. USC Quarterback Caleb Williams comes in at No. 1, with Michigan's Blake Corum taking the No. 2 spot.
To no surprise, the Kansas City Chiefs come in at No. 1 on the passing offense rankings ahead of the conference championship games. Will the Bengals, Eagles or 49ers take the second spot?
Broncos owner Greg Penner and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh went through with a follow-up meeting about Denver's head-coaching position last week but it did not materialize in a deal, sources told ESPN.
The Dolphins are not expected to pursue Tom Brady should the star QB decide he wants to return for the 2023 season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert is expected to be cleared for offseason activities this spring after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
The opening-drive touchdown in the NFC Championship ultimately was salvaged by a great throw and catch that ultimately wasn’t. Or at least shouldn’t have been. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rolled to his left on fourth and three from the 49ers’ 35. He threw the ball deep along the sideline to receiver DeVonta Smith, who made […]
49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy injured his right elbow on the team’s first drive and is out of the game. Josh Johnson has replaced him, the fourth quarterback to play for the 49ers this season. The 49ers list Purdy as questionable to return. On the sixth play, Purdy had his arm pinned by Haason Reddick, […]
The NFL’s looming Frolf Olympics in Las Vegas will have to find a way to get by without Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The team has announced that he has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. Herbert suffered a rib injury in Week Two. It seemed to hamper him well […]
The Eagles went right down the field to take an early 7-0 lead. But as it turns out, they shouldn’t have had the chance to score. Quarterback Jalen Hurts hit receiver DeVonta Smith on fourth-and-3 from the San Francisco 35 for what appeared to be a 29-yard, one-handed catch. The Eagles went quickly to the […]
One of the best defensive coaches in football is heading to Miami. The Dolphins have agreed to terms with Vic Fangio to become their next defensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The well-regarded Fangio had other teams interested in him, and according to the report, the Dolphins landed him by making him […]
If the Bills had beaten the Bengals last Sunday, tonight’s AFC Championship between Buffalo and Kansas City would be happening in Atlanta. Leading today’s Sports Business Journal “Weekend Rap” grab bag of topics is the fact that talk regarding neutral-site conference championships continues. Three major papers published columns on the subject today, echoing many of the points […]
The 49ers won’t have their No. 2 running back for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Elijah Mitchell is inactive with a groin injury. Mitchell was listed as questionable after he did not practice all week. Mitchell had 14 carries for 51 yards in last week’s win over Dallas. He also caught a touchdown pass in the […]
For four teams, the clock keeps ticking toward Threat Level Midnight. Three weeks after the regular season ended, coaches haven’t been hired in Denver, Indianapolis, Arizona, or Houston. Former Saints coach Sean Payton is a factor in three of those places. Appearing on the FOX NFL Kickoff show, Payton addressed his candidacy, in broad terms. […]
We know that the infobots have a weekly quota to fill. But does it really count toward the quota if they keep reporting the same thing every week? Last week, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com told the world that a trade of quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a “real possibility.” This week, Schefter says that a trade […]
Two-time national champion quarterback Stetson Bennett has landed in some legal trouble in Dallas. Police told WFAA that Bennett was arrested around 6 a.m. on Sunday for public intoxication. Officers responded to calls about a man banging on doors and encountered Bennett, although it’s not clear if he was the one doing the banging. Officers […]
Not long ago, we pointed out that signing with the Dolphins is “definitely on the table” for soon-to-be free agent Tom Brady. The feeling may not be mutual. More accurately, it’s not “expected” to be mutual. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the Dolphins “are not expected” to pursue Brady, in the event he decides […]
As of Tuesday night, word around the league was that the Broncos were closing in on making a decision regarding their next head coach. Five days later, a report has emerged that they’re basically going back to square one. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Broncos have recently done research on other candidates, in […]
Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen will be trying to advance to the Super Bowl on Sunday and the Colts will be watching closely to see how he fares. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Colts plan to interview Steichen a second time for their head coaching vacancy. Steichen will be able to interview with […]
Add Packers special teams coach Rich Bisaccia to the list of head coaching candidates to get a second interview with the Colts. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Bisaccia is scheduled to meet with the Colts again on Monday. He had his first interview with the team on January 20. Bisaccia joined the Packers […]
Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher popped up as a candidate for offensive coordinator openings this month, but the Bengals have reportedly moved to make sure that he sticks around Cincinnati a little longer. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bengals signed Pitcher to a contract extension. Pitcher spoke with the Buccaneers about their […]
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who suffered an ankle injury in Week Four that affected him for the rest of the season, had surgery last week. Taylor told NFL.com that he underwent surgery on his ankle on Wednesday with Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay. Taylor initially approached the offseason expecting just to need rest […]
Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been unable to land a head-coaching job, but he may have options if he wants to take an offensive coordinator job elsewhere. The Commanders, Ravens and Titans, all of which currently have offensive coordinator vacancies, have all requested interviews with Bieniemy, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The […]
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was a surprise addition to the Chiefs’ injury report on Friday, listed as questionable for today’s game with a back injury. But Kelce appears to be good to go. Kelce was having back spasms during the week but felt good on Saturday and expects to play on Sunday against the […]
The Falcons hired a new defensive coordinator Friday, naming Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Packers defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Jerry Gray interviewed for the job. Gray appears headed to Atlanta anyway. The Falcons are working on a deal with Gray, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Gray has spent the past three seasons as […]
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh covets a Lombardi Trophy. But he apparently doesn’t think he’ll win one in Denver. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Broncos CEO Greg Penner met in recent days with Harbaugh regarding the possibility of taking the job in Denver. The in-person interview came after a video interview — and after Harbaugh announced […]
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