NFL kickers blew a record 12 PAT’s Sunday. They missed left. They missed right. They doinked them off the goalposts. Some had their attempts blocked by rushing defenders. Two kickers, Robbie Gould of the Giants and Mike Nugent of the Bengals, managed to miss two extra points. As a result, a formerly mundane play — the extra point — has become entertaining, must-see TV for many viewers. MORE: The missed kicks of NFL Week 11...
For the second straight year, that characteristic was evident in the tabling of a rules proposal that would allow a franchise to hire an assistant from another club as its new head coach while the latter is still alive in the postseason. The proposal potentially could return to the agenda at the league’s spring meeting in May. However, rules that are not passed when first presented at the league’s annual March meeting usually fall short again upon reconsideration … unless the wording is satisfactorily changed and/or enough momentum is generated to sway 24 of the 32 voting teams needed for approval....
NFL games averaged 15.1 million viewers through Week 7, according to Nielsen data obtained by Sporting News. That’s down 5.1 percent from 15.87 million viewers during the same period last season and off 18.7 percent from 18.35 million viewers during the same period in 2015. MORE: Sources say more ESPN layoffs coming Viewership numbers are lagging for a variety of reasons, not least the ongoing protests during the national anthem that former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began in 2016....
Wednesday night is the next mile marker of the NFL offseason, the official schedule release for the 2021 NFL regular season. This year, it’s supersized: With a 17th game added to the regular-season slate, the 2021 campaign will be stretched to 18 weeks as opposed to 17, and the Super Bowl will now take place one week later in February. But, as is custom on schedule release day, there will be leaks....
Sunday’s key late game was an NFC South clash between the Panthers and Saints. With its win over Carolina, New Orleans maintained its hold on first place in the division and a home game in the postseason. Sunday’s nightcap was an intriguing game in Seattle, where the visiting Eagles, the best team in the NFL record-wise, looked to extend their streak of dominance. The Seahawks didn’t exactly roll over for the Eagles, though, as the hosts kept pace with the Rams in the NFC West with a one-sided victory....
After Week 9, the AFC South-leading Titans (7-2) and the AFC North-leading Ravens (6-2) stand out a little from the pack and look on track to get into the playoffs. While Tennessee is on the brink of running away with a second consecutive division title, Baltimore is set on taking back its crown after settling for a wild card last season. There are nine other AFC teams with winning records going into Week 10, all at either 5-3 or 5-4 depending on byes....
These days, the Browns are primetime draws. Cleveland traveled to New Jersey to face the New York Jets on Monday Night Football and will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. If the first two games of the season are anything to go by, Cleveland is far more comfortable under the floodlights than it is on a Sunday afternoon. Freddie Kitchens’ team suffered a 43-13 shellacking in the opening game of the season at home to Tennessee, but rebounded convincingly with a 23-3 win over the Jets....
2016 PREVIEW: AFC predictions | NFC predictions In the aftermath of Deflategate, Winston said fair competition in the NFL has been skewed because of player suspensions. “I think the one thing that has been lost in this conversation is how much it’s affected competitive balance throughout the league,” Winston said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “The NFL is always so big on competitive balance but you see these random suspensions that have been handed down over the last two, three years, it’s definitely affected competitive balance....
That’s a pretty good way to kick off Week 12, but what solid favorites will come through, and who is headed for a non-familial grind? Here’s our fearless forecast for Thursday’s Turkey Day action. (Betting lines courtesy of Bovada) MORE NFL PREDICTIONS:Thanksgiving game picks straight up NFL Thanksgiving game picks against the spread (All times ET) Chicago Bears (-4.5) at Detroit Lions Thursday, 12:30 p.m., CBS This might feel like a Bear trap after Chicago’s emotional win at home over Minnesota, now playing on a short week in the division on the road....
The Redskins are looking to trade the wide receiver before Week 1 of the 2019 season, one source close to Doctson’s situation told The Athletic. The source says Washington has lost faith in the 26-year old, who has been with the team since he was picked No. 22 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. Doctson missed all but two games in his rookie season because of problems with his Achilles and has totaled only 1,100 receiving yards in his three years with the Redskins....
Football fans will get to watch stars like Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Tom Brady and Kyler Murray take the field, while hoops fans will get to see stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum suit up on the hardwood. The NBA will have its usual five-game slate, while the NFL has three games set to kick off on the holiday. Which NBA and NFL teams are playing on Christmas?...
The rest of the games look mostly clear, with temperatures relatively mild for this time of year. Ideally, all games would be played in stadiums with roofs, like the Jets-Lions, 49ers-Vikings, Redskins-Cardinals, Bengals-Colts, and Buccaneers-Saints, but that would be too easy for fantasy owners, wouldn’t it? Week 1 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker NFL Week 1 weather updates The big worry is in Cleveland for the Steelers-Browns game, where heavy rain started falling on Saturday night and reportedly isn’t going to let up through Sunday afternoon....
- Titans TE Delanie Walker left the game with a concussion after receiving a viscious hit from a Ravens defender. He did not return. Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman left the game with a foot injury and is questionable to return. C.J. Anderson replaced Hillman and played very well. UPDATE: Hillman has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain and will miss at least two weeks. Expect Anderson and Montee Ball to carry the load for Denver in the meantime....
5. Seattle Seahawks receiver Percy Harvin pulls in a one-handed grab in his debut vs. the Minnesota Vikings. 4. Oakland Raiders receiver Andre Holmes goes up high with two hands between the Houston Texans. 3. Washington Redskins receiver Aldrick Robinson adjusts to an underthrown RG3 pass for a TD against the Philadelphia Eagles. 2. Baltimore Ravens tight end Dallas Clark pulls in a one-handed catch across the middle against the Chicago Bears....
Fortunately, BetQL can help in that area. Our subscribers can view BetQL’s NFL best bets and make the most informed, data-driven wagers possible. Let’s get into some of the Sunday slate’s top options. WEEK 15 NON-PPR RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker All data presented is as of Wednesday morning. You can track all NFL line movement on BetQL’s Line Movement Dashboard....
But one thing has remained constant for the Chiefs under Reid — they can’t beat the Peyton Manning-led Broncos. PHOTOS: Week 1 action | MORE: Each week’s best games | Week 2 opening lines Manning is 6-0 against Kansas City, throwing a combined 1,736 yards and 16 touchdowns with a completion percentage of 64. The Chiefs host the Broncos on “Thursday Night Football” with an 8:25 p.m. kickoff on CBS and NFL Network....
The Dolphins quarterback exited Miami’s “Thursday Night Football” game in Cincinnati with a head injury in the second quarter after getting slammed to the ground: Tagovailoa display the so-called “fencing” response as his hands and body went rigid following the hit. Tagovailoa has movement in his extremities and is responsive, according to the Dolphins. He was transported to a local trauma center for further testing. MORE: Tua Tagovailoa injury history — Lengthy record back to college paints dreary picture...
The Mighty Ducks ruled and everyone knows it. MORE: Ryan Johansen wears Ohio State jersey | Hockey World Cup is a shameless cash grab Thankfully, the NHL All-Stars took us back in time to when the housing market wasn’t in shambles and you could actually pay for your college tuition with a part-time job at Blockbuster Video. That’s right, the boys at the skills competition ran the Flying V from the movie and it was great....
It’s worth noting that three games have an over/under of six, according to Vegas odds. Keep in mind, Vegas is not always right. Large slates can be tricky with lots of pitfalls and traps. Furthermore, these are early impressions. News can always change or alter these picks. Watch for potentially higher scoring matchups like Pittsburgh and Ottawa and San Jose and Florida, for example. MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder...
The league sent its top draft prospects to all the tourist areas for photos and interviews, from the Rocky statue, to the baseball stadium, and, yes, the obligatory cheesesteak stand. MORE: Breaking down the NHL Draft But much like the fictional fighter who conquered the odds, only one standout can stand tall as the No. 1 overall pick. And with the first pick of the 2014 draft, the Florida Panthers select …...
