List/Grid Monthly Archives: September 2018

NFL snap judgements, week four: Remember the Titans, respect the Ravens and never, ever write off the Patriots again
NFL snap judgements, week four: Remember the Titans, respect the Ravens and never, ever write off the Patriots again Powered by WPeMatico

NFL snap judgements, week four: Remember the Titans, respect the Ravens and never, ever write off the Patriots again
NFL snap judgements, week four: Remember the Titans, respect the Ravens and never, ever write off the Patriots again Powered by WPeMatico

Texans celebrate after snapping 9-game losing streak
The Houston Texans waited 10 months to celebrate a victory. Players mobbed kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn after he made a 37-yard field goal in overtime, jumping up and down before leaving…

Mariota looking healthy as Titans beat Eagles 26-23 in OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Marcus Mariota’s right hand sure seems pretty healthy, and the Tennessee quarterback keeps proving he knows how to find ways to win when it matters most….

Week 4 NFL Wrap-Up Podcast: Reich gives one away to the Texans
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The Eagles’ overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans should be a difficult one to digest
When talking to the defensive players in the locker room after the game, one sentiment I heard was that the Eagles would welcome that situation again. Brandon Graham said the…

NFL roundup: Texans, Titans, Raiders work OT for wins
Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired in overtime, and the visiting Houston Texans pulled out a 37-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, halting a nine-game winless…

Fantasy football waiver wire: 7 adds and 4 drops for Week 5
NFL Week 4 is wrapping up, so it’s time for a look at the fantasy football waiver wire moves you need to make for Week 5. Fantasy Football Week 5…

Week 4 Fantasy Football Sunday recap: Corey Davis and Titans make a statement
Matt Harmon recaps every NFL game from Sunday and touches on why he’s optimistic on Corey Davis in the Tennessee Titans offense going forward. Powered by WPeMatico

Pat McAfee weighs in on Adam Vinatieri’s record breaking day
Adam Vinatieri now has the NFL record for most field goals in NFL history. Another former Colts special teamer, Pat McAfee gives his take on the accomplishment. Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots back on track with win over Dolphins
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots emphatically answered their doubters Sunday, marching to a 38-7 NFL victory over the previously unbeaten Miami Dolphins. The five-time Super Bowl champion Patriots…

NFL Winners and Losers: Mitchell Trubisky’s day is why we need to be more patient with QBs
Mitchell Trubisky had his detractors through three weeks, but a career day in Week 4 might quiet that. Powered by WPeMatico

Ravens lead Steelers 17-14 after 3 quarters
The Baltimore Ravens are 15 minutes away from ending a three-game losing streak to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Justin Tucker pushed Baltimore in front with a 47-yard field goal. The Steelers…

WATCH: Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield throws TD pass to Jarvis Landry
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to settle into his new role as the starter, and the Oakland Raiders are getting a first-hand lesson in what confidence does for…

49ers kick themselves for letting a win slip away against Chargers
CARSON — The 49ers had a steady stream of injuries throughout Sunday’s game, surrendered 20 unanswered points and gave up two interceptions that easily could have been avoided. There are no…

Thomas breaks leg, sends angry parting message to Seahawks
Even as he rode on the cart with a broken left leg, Earl Thomas couldn’t put aside his frustration with the Seattle Seahawks. Powered by WPeMatico

What you need to know from the Baltimore Ravens’ 26-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
It was another back and forth Ravens-Steelers matchup. Here’s what you need to know from the 26-14 win at Heinz Field. Powered by WPeMatico

The nightmare scenario for Earl Thomas
This is why the Seahawks star was so upset about not getting a long-term contract. Now he’ll be a free agent coming off a broken leg, potentially costing him millions….

NFL could soon pull plug on DirecTV deal
Most of the NFL’s TV deals run through 2022. The NFL has the ability to exit one of those deals prematurely. The league has the power to pull the plug…

Bears establish themselves as contenders and other Week 4 takeaways
ESPN.com The Chicago Bears emerged as a contender, while the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans had important wins in breakthrough efforts. The Atlanta Falcons lost again on a poor defensive…

Cardinals lose 20-17 to Seahawks in Rosen’s first start
Josh Rosen fit balls into tight windows, hit receivers in stride, kept his poise in the pocket and under the pressure of making his first NFL start. Plagued by miscues,…

Opening Spreads for Every Week 5 NFL Game
Below is a full list of Week 5 NFL game spreads, via Westgate Las Vegas Superbook. Powered by WPeMatico

Green Bay vs. Buffalo updates: Live NFL game scores, results for Sunday
You’re bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that’s exactly how it played out between Green Bay and Buffalo. Green Bay captured a…

Can’t-Miss Play: Kittle can’t be caught on 82-yard TD
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard finds tight end George Kittle in the middle of the field who goes 82 yards for a touchdown. Powered by WPeMatico

Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Pickups: Mike Davis, T.J. Yeldon take advantage of Chris Carson, Leonard Fournette injuries
As is often the case, running back injuries are a dominant theme throughout our top . Leonard Fournette aggravating his nagging hamstring opened the door for T.J. Yeldon to get back…

Giants fall to Saints, 33-18: Instant analysis
The only way the New York Giants were going to beat the New Orleans Saints this afternoon was if they could find a way to score somewhere near 30 points,…

Week 4 Booms and Busts: Andrew Luck gets his groove back
Andrew Luck and two rookies earned Circle of Trust privileges in the Houston-Indianapolis shootout. Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots stop skid, hand Dolphins 1st loss in 38-7 rout
The Patriots’ losing streak is over. Tom Brady threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns and the New England Patriots handed Miami its first loss of the season in a…

Jarran Reed, Frank Clark ambush Josh Rosen for big sack
Seattle Seahawks defense smothers Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen for a sack and loss of 9 yards. Powered by WPeMatico

Bills rookie QB Josh Allen learns tough lesson at Lambeau
Josh Allen’s two-week trip through the NFC North ended with a resounding dud of a game. Heck, the Buffalo Bills could barely move the ball Sunday. A week after helping…

Week 4 Fantasy Wrap Podcast: Money-Making Mitch and the revenge of the QB
Our Yahoo Fantasy experts dissect the happenings of Week 4 in their weekly wrap podcast, including the dismantling of the Buccaneers defense by one Mitchell Trubisky. Powered by WPeMatico

Colts K Vinatieri breaks all-time field goals record
Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is now the NFL’s all-time leader in field goals. With a 42-yarder against Houston in the second quarter Sunday, Vinatieri booted Hall of Fame member…

Bortles tosses 2 TD passes, Jags handle Darnold, Jets 31-12
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Blake Bortles felt as though Jacksonville’s offense wasted a dominant defensive performance last week. He refused to let it happen again. Bortles threw two touchdown passes, including…

Watch: Raiders’ Arden Key Called for Questionable Roughing the Passer Penalty
Anybody that has ever played defense for a football team will probably want to look away from this play. Powered by WPeMatico

Jaguars RB Fournette leaves Jets game with hamstring tightness
Leonard Fournette re-injured his hamstring and left the Jacksonville Jaguars’ matchup with the New York Jets in the first half. Powered by WPeMatico

Colts’ Frank Reich makes worst decision of NFL season
The failed decision? Calling for a totally nonsensical shotgun pass on fourth-and-4 at the Indianapolis 43-yard line with 27 seconds left. Powered by WPeMatico

Todd Bowles: Jets ‘back to the drawing board’ after ugly loss to Jaguars
The Jets were outplayed in every way in their loss Sunday to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now coach Todd Bowles isn’t sure what to do. Offensively, the Jets couldn’t get anything…

Taron Johnson pops ball from Rodgers, Kyle Williams recovers for Bills
Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and forces a fumble which is recovered by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams. Powered by WPeMatico

Week 4 NFL picks and best bets from a legendary expert: This three-way parlay pays 6-1
Nobody knows the NFL like Hammerin’ Hank Goldberg. The legendary handicapper developed inside sources over decades covering the league — his information is unrivaled. He scours the NFL looking for…

Dallas Cowboys knock off Detroit Lions with clutch pass, crucial field goal
Dallas and Detroit squared off in a back-and-forth battle. Who would win? Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys vs. Lions odds, line, spread: Picks, predictions from top-rated model on 55-36 run
The suddenly resurgent Detroit Lions look for a second consecutive victory on Sunday when they visit the Dallas Cowboys at 1 p.m. ET. Dallas is a 2.5-point favorite in the…

Jaguars rule out Fournette for rest of the day
The Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT): 2:45 p.m. The Jacksonville Jaguars have ruled out two starters for the rest of the day against the New…

Chiefs vs. Broncos odds: Monday Night Football picks, predictions from expert who’s 11-2 on Denver, Kansas City games
The Denver Broncos are off to a 2-1 start, but are home underdogs as the prolific Kansas City Chiefs come to town for Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET….

Raiders 45, Browns 42: Jon Gruden and Co. use OT for dramatic 1st win
OAKLAND — The Raiders were dead, if their recent second-half collapses were any indication how this one would go. Their $125 million quarterback blew two drives with interceptions deep in…

Buccaneers start Fitzpatrick over Winston against Bears
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starting quarterback over Jameis Winston. Powered by WPeMatico

Fantasy Football Week 4 Start ‘Em & Sit ‘Em: Matchup vs. Falcons makes Giovani Bernard a must-start
There are so many storylines for Week 4 it might make your head spin just trying to keep up. But that’s the fun of the NFL. Are the Patriots done…

The Loop Fantasy Football Update: Last-minute moves
How questionable was Randall Cobb? The Packers’ wide receiver has actually been ruled out for today’s game at Lambeau Field. He’ll be joined on the sideline by Indy RB Marlon…

NFL Week 4 odds, picks: Baker Mayfield wins in first start for Browns, Titans beat Eagles, Lions destroy Cowboys
Just like last week, quarterbacks were the story in Week 3 and the names are familiar ones: Patrick Mahomes, he of four career starts, continues to play at a pace…

NFL Week 4 odds, picks: Khalil Mack, Bears will end FitzMagic in Tampa, five best bets
This is the week Ryan FitzMagic finally morphs back into Ryan FitzTragic. Because if there’s one thing that can finally put an end to FitzMagic, it’s an unstoppable monster in…

NFL Week 4 odds, picks: Texans get first win plus more best bets from Tom Fornelli
I had a horrible week last week, going 0-3 with my picks, and it dropped my record on the season to 4-5. Instead of being upset about it, I’m using…

Who will win weekend? Buzzing over Baker
A trio of games are fighting for top billing this weekend. They include interest in the AFC East, where New England supremacy is questioned. Powered by WPeMatico

Early NFL Draft regrets: Seahawks picked wrong RB; Cowboys missed their WR
Is it too early for teams to have regrets about the players they did or did not pick pick in the 2018 NFL draft? Probably. Is it still fun/not fun to do?…

Ohio State shows Penn State what ‘elite’ looks like once again with comeback win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — There was a stark contrast in the post-game press conferences of the head coaches following Ohio State’s 27-26 win over Penn State at Beaver Stadium. There…

Tom Oates: Inability to pressure passer liability for Packers
Because I was no longer sure, I checked the NFL rule book and found out that it is indeed still legal to sack the quarterback. Would someone please tell that…

Raiders’ issues mean all signs point toward picking Browns
Browns (+3) over RAIDERS: Silver and Black have been getting off to alert starts for Jon Gruden, but inability to close out foes invites questions about Derek Carr’s fourth-quarter inconsistencies…

Week 4 NFL picks for the Sun’s handicapping contest
Every other NFL rivalry has paled in comparison to Steelers vs. Ravens over the last decade. Pittsburgh and Baltimore have met 22 times under coaches Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh,…

Raiders rookie tackle Kolton Miller has toughest matchup of season vs Myles Garrett in huge game vs Browns
Before he traded edge-rusher Khalil Mack, Jon Gruden’s most criticized personnel move was trading down from No. 10 overall to No. 15 and to take left tackle Kolton Miller. Many…

ProCanes Preview: Week Four
As the Hurricanes prepare to take on FSU next weekend, the ProCanes continue on the long haul that is the NFL’s regular season. In week four, a statement game for…

Injury Report: Week 4
John Daigle checks in on Keenan Allen’s health and all of the injury situations to monitor heading into Week 4. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL Week 4 story lines
NFL week 4: FIVE STORY LINES 1. Dolphins can go three up on Pats?! Vegas isn’t buying the 3-0 Dolphins as a better team than the 1-2 Patriots. New England…

49ers safety Antone Exum now questionable vs. Chargers
Jaquiski Tartt’s potential replacement joined him on the injury report Saturday, as a banged-up 49ers secondary took another hit. Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots cut WR Corey Coleman from practice squad
The revolving door that is the New England wide receiver corps takes another spin, as another former first-round pick is released for the second time in as many weeks. Powered…

Final thoughts: Will Mitch Trubisky’s first 16 games predict anything about his future?
Sunday’s game will mark the 16th game of Mitch Trubisky’s career, which will make him the 58th quarterback since 2000 to play 16 games in his first two years in…

Lions promote DE Eric Lee from practice squad
Allen Park — With ZIggy Ansah still ailing from a shoulder injury suffered in the season-opener, the Detroit Lions announced Saturday they’ve promoted defensive end Eric Lee from the practice…

NFL DFS for Week 4: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy football picks and lineups
NFL DFS players have plenty of questions to answer ahead of Week 4. Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) says he’s playing, but can you trust him? Larry Fitzgerald is…

‘This Is Us’ glitch a reminder that Immaculate Reception was blacked out in Pittsburgh
A part of the plot in the “This Is Us” season premiere included the Immaculate Reception Steelers game, but with a problem. Powered by WPeMatico

Week 4 Injury Wrap: Leonard Fournette likely to go
Leonard Fournette will probably take on the improved Jets defense Sunday. Let’s audit the injury report. Powered by WPeMatico

Dolphins are the wrong team at the wrong time for Patriots
The Dolphins come into Foxboro not only riding high at 3-0 but with a scheme designed to take advantage of some of the things the Patriots are having issues with….

Saturday one-liners
Get ready for more of RB James White for the Patriots on Sunday. Bills DB Tre’Davious White had a very big day the last time he played at Lambeau Field….

Panthers’ signing of Eric Reid doesn’t end blackballing
Now that Eric Reid has signed with the Carolina Panthers, will those nuts who support the protesters finally be forced to admit that all the talk about players being blackballed…

Undefeated Miami Dolphins can prove just how good they really are in New England vs. the Patriots
SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes fills us in one who he thinks is a sure thing and who will pull off an upset this weekend. They are a long,…

Jessie Bates is playing like one of the best rookies in the NFL
The Cincinnati Bengals got a good one with second-round rookie Jessie Bates. Bates was part of arguably the biggest shocker surrounding the Bengals this offseason, getting named the starter right…

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 4: Advice for Unfavorable Fantasy Football Matchups
It isn’t always easy to get a read on fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em matchups. Look at the start of Week 4 on Thursday Night Football for proof. There, Los Angeles…

Dez Bryant tweets he could be signing with a team “soon”
Receiver Dez Bryant continues to not be employed, and that may not continue much longer. Bryant tweeted on Friday night that he will be signing with someone “soon.” It’s not…

Answering Week 4’s biggest fantasy questions for every NFL team
ESPN.com NFL Nation answers the biggest fantasy questions — provided by ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay — across the league for Week 4. Scan through all 32 teams by…

These offenses are bad, but don’t give up yet
The Giants, Cowboys and Bears have come under fire for slow starts on offense this year, but there’s reason for optimism for these teams and others. Powered by WPeMatico

Bucs-Bears: The ‘FitzMagic’ trick that could await Khalil Mack
CHICAGO — It’s not unusual to find a quarterback buried like a dog’s bone beneath Khalil Mack. The Bears linebacker is tied for the NFL lead with four sacks and…

Fantasy fallout: Can Calvin Ridley, Mike Williams, Tyler Boyd keep this up?
Mike Triplett ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate Follow…

NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth on 2018 Ravens crafted by Ozzie Newsome: ‘They’re pretty good’
NBC Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth got a chance to study the Ravens as a member of the network’s broadcast team covering the upcoming game at the Pittsburgh Steelers….

Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings: Targets for This Week’s Injured Stars
Your heart may have dropped all the way into your stomach when Jimmy Garoppolo was running down the sidelines in NFL Week 3 and his ACL gave way before the…

Week 4 fantasy deep sleepers and DFS bargains: An 30-year-old QB and a full back topping the list of potential booms
There are some good deals this week for fantasy owners, including a Dolphins quarterback and a tight end in Baltimore. Powered by WPeMatico

Week 4 fantasy deep sleepers and DFS bargains: An 30-year-old QB and a full back topping the list of potential booms
There are some good deals this week for fantasy owners, including a Dolphins quarterback and a tight end in Baltimore. Powered by WPeMatico

Stock Market Report: Rams
Case in point: Just four days after going out against a Buffalo Bills’ team that was (at the time) considered by many to be the NFL’s worst and putting up…

Browns vs. Raiders: NFL Week 4 Preview and Prediction
This week, the Cleveland Browns take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Our position-by-position evaluation and game prediction are below. Position-by-Position Evaluation Quarterback The…

Geoff Schwartz’s best bets for Week 4 of the NFL season
It’s time for Week 4 picks against the spread. These are my favorite games of the week, and they are awesome! Lots of people seem to like Houston in this…

Packers Week 4 scouting report: Buffalo Bills
The Green Bay Packers (1-1-1) return home to host the Buffalo Bills (1-2) for Sunday’s Week 4 matchup at Lambeau Field. Here’s a preview of the contest: Green Bay is…

Sporting incredible new helmet, Tulane contains nation’s leading rusher and knocks off Memphis
Look good, feel good, play good. College football players the world over know this saying and let’s just say that Tulane players were certainly feeling it on Friday night. The…

Laviska Shenault makes 57-yard reception to give Colorado touchdown
The 11-yard pass was Ezeike’s second touchdown reception of the season and was bolstered by a 32-yard punt return by Kyle Phillips that got the Bruins in prime field position…

West Essex tops Lincoln as ‘1 is not enough’ becomes mantra for 2018 title defense
With the sweat dripping from his skull cap and his eye black running down his face, West Essex senior Dorian Gashi made sure to shout out every member of his…

Lost in Week 3 loss to Rams was career-best defensive performance by Chargers’ Brandon Mebane
“It’s easier to see guys making open-field tackles or interceptions or touchdowns,” Mebane said. “It’s easy to figure out, ‘Oh, yeah, he’s a good player.’ But at my position, a…

Titans’ Marcus Mariota: Healthier heading into Week 4
Coach Mike Vrabel said the Titans hope to have a larger array of plays for Mariota this Sunday against the Eagles, Jim Wyatt of the team’s official site reports. Mariota…

NFL notebook: Bengals WR Green will play against Falcons
Wide receiver A.J. Green practiced Friday and declared himself healthy as the Cincinnati Bengals head to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday. Green left last week’s loss to the…

‘A Football Life’: Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo shows his toughness fighting through extreme pain
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks about fighting through extreme pain during a game in his career. Powered by WPeMatico

Jaguars RB Fournette remains questionable for game against Jets
The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without Leonard Fournette again, against the New York Jets. Powered by WPeMatico

Chiefs at Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs head to Denver to renew their AFC West rivalry with the Broncos. Powered by WPeMatico

49ers trying to tackle biggest defensive issue
In the first quarter Sunday, Kansas City wide receiver Sammy Watkins took a handoff on a jet sweep, ran through an arm tackle by 49ers defensive tackle Solomon Thomas, avoided…

Fantasy Football Week 4: Debating Andrew Luck vs. Ryan Fitzpatrick as a better DFS option
Every week for the rest of the season, we’re going to debate two players we disagree on for the purpose of finding the best option for daily leagues. The goal…

Brown has a message for his doubters: Watch the tape
Antonio Brown hit back at critics questioning his start to the season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Powered by WPeMatico

Gordon questionable to make Patriots debut against Dolphins
Wide receiver Josh Gordon is questionable to make his New England Patriots debut against the Miami Dolphins. Powered by WPeMatico

Baker Mayfield wins Pepsi Rookie of the Week Award after leading Cleveland Browns to victory
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield won the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week Award for his efforts in leading the team to a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over the…