Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. credits: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Rodgers is staging his own personal countdown to the fifth snap on Monday night, and who can…
The NFL widened its gaping foothold on the country’s sporting conscious when Thursday’s season opener came down to a toe. Bedlam swirled before and after replay found that Baltimore Ravens receiver Isaiah Likely clearly touched the tip of his cleat out of bounds upon snagging a would-be touchdown pass as time expired. Football was back—in…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (right) and tight end Travis Kelce are back to chase a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Kansas City begins the 2024 season where it wrapped last season: atop the NFL power rankings. The Chiefs open defense of consecutive Super Bowls and a bid for an…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Don’t feel guilty if you refrained from watching the NFL preseason. We’re sure you had better things to do than watch Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Trey Lance get picked off five times on a Saturday afternoon. Lance had that dismal performance in Dallas’ preseason finale, a 26-19 loss to the…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The Philadelphia Eagles have the best roster in the NFC East. By far. So, it’s no surprise that the Eagles are the betting favorite to win the division. The Dallas Cowboys are the defending NFC East champions and have a talented roster, too, but no team has repeated as NFC…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The NFL preseason is complete! Did everyone have a good time? Before the football season cycles on to roster cutdown day and your fantasy draft, let’s take a moment to look back at the biggest storylines and takeaways that came out of the exhibition season. Are the Jets… good? You’ve…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images You’re not alone if you feel like the NFL preseason has flown by. Sunday marks the end of this year’s exhibition slate, so we’ll squeeze in one final bet before the real fun begins in Kansas City on September 5. Meanwhile, if you’re a Dallas Wings or a Los Angeles…
Bo Nix has been named the Denver Broncos starting quarterback, as coach Sean Payton has hitched his future to a rookie. Sure, the competition in the preseason is watered down, but Nix has connected on 23-of-35 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns and six scoring drives in two preseason games. It’s a performance that has…
Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone (34) scores a touchdown as Buffalo Bills safety Kendall Williamson (36) defends in the second quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports Jack Plummer completed 21 of 29 passes for 278 yards and a pair of…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Meaningful football is right around the corner. We’ve reached the third and final week of the NFL preseason, with six teams in action on Friday before a slew of games over the weekend. And if players are getting their final reps in ahead of the regular season, bettors should too….
