List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2018
Dolphins, Jets limp into Sunday matchup
The New York Jets stared this season full of hope, mostly because they believe they have found their franchise quarterback in rookie Sam Darnold. The Miami Dolphins started this season…
Limping Falcons Shore Up Depth Chart Before Facing Redskins
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Injuries have piled up at a astounding rate for the Atlanta Falcons. They’ve lost both starting safeties and both starting guards for the season. Their…
Touch football fundraisers appear at NFL stadiums
When Nicole Fountain was on the staff for MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands, planning events was among her main duties. Fountain worked with such artists as Bruce Springsteen,…
Vikings NFC North Rivals: News and Notes, Week 9
The Bears. The got dayum Bears were the only NFC North team to win this weekend. And now they’re back in first place. Stupid week eight. But, it could have…
Survivor, straight up picks for Week 9 NFL action
Welcome to Week 9 of the 2018 NFL season! Half the league is halfway through their schedule, and we kick off the back half of the San Francisco 49ers schedule…
Dose: Cooper Coming Back
Connor Allen breaks down the impact of Cooper Kupp’s potential return, Marcus Davenport’s injury and the latest NFL news in Thursday’s Dose. Powered by WPeMatico
Pack GM: Performance 1st, but all factors weighed in deals
GREEN BAY — In dealing Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Ty Montgomery, the Green Bay Packers traded away two players who spoke in varying degrees in recent weeks about their respective…
Rodgers-Brady duel highlights Packers-Patriots clash
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers came up just short last weekend in an attempt to end the undefeated season of the Los Angeles Rams. Rodgers and his teammates…
Packers vs. Patriots Betting Preview: Who Has Edge When Rodgers and Brady Clash?
Green Bay looks to bounce back from a tough two-point road loss against the Rams this past Sunday. How will the Packers fare in New England? Powered by WPeMatico
Fantasy Football Week 9 Lineup Cheat Sheet Rankings for PPR Leagues
Welcome to the Week 9 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets. Here, you’ll find Dave Richard’s start and sit ratings for every game on the schedule, along with links to every piece…
How Golden Tate can boost Eagles’ offense
In Terez Paylor’s weekly ‘Five Things’ column, he highlights how players like Golden Tate and Dante Fowler, who were traded at the deadline, can impact their new teams. Powered by…
How Golden Tate, 3 others dealt at NFL trade deadline can impact their teams
A look at how four traded players will impact their new teams, and a moment to applaud rookie Josh Rosen. Powered by WPeMatico
Baker Mayfield draws on experience at Oklahoma to get through Browns coaching change
For a rookie halfway through his first season, Browns QB Baker Mayfield has already gone through a lot. Now he’s adapting to an in-season coaching change with the Browns firing…
Bears visit Bills in 4th straight vs. AFC East
The Chicago Bears will complete their tour through the AFC East when they pay a visit to the reeling Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It will mark the Bears’ fourth consecutive…
Rams expect Fowler to contribute right away
Arizona Cardinals: Despite a slow start in his first game as offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich finally got the offense going as the Cardinals rallied for 15 fourth-quarter points Sunday and…
Brees, Saints offense, brace for unusual challenge vs. Rams
Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints face an unusual challenge this weekend. Saints coach Sean Payton said dealing with the Los Angeles Rams’ eighth-ranked defense will be a tall…
Dante Fowler ready for ‘new chapter’ as edge pass rusher for undefeated Rams
THOUSAND OAKS – Dante Fowler chased championships in Florida, from St. Petersburg to Gainesville to Jacksonville. Now he has switched coasts for the first time in his life, and greatly…
Despite big-name losses, Seahawks defense again among best
The players the Seattle Seahawks lost off their defense over the past year became synonymous with being considered among the best at their position and creating an elite unit that…
Jets rookie QB Darnold aims for improvement in next 8 games
The first eight games of Sam Darnold’s NFL career have been marked by the ups and downs typical of a rookie quarterback playing his way through a crash course of…
NFL: Bills sign former USC quarterback Matt Barkley
The Bills are in need of quarterback help with rookie starter Josh Allen missing his third game with a sprained right elbow. Veteran backup Derek Anderson’s status is uncertain after…
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: NFL: Fantasy Hot or Not
QB DeShaun Watson is one player to watch this week in the NFL Powered by WPeMatico
Steelers looking to get aggressive at Baltimore
The Pittsburgh Steelers were bullied the last time they faced the Baltimore Ravens. When the Steelers travel to Baltimore for their second matchup on Sunday they want to re-establish an…
Vikings’ Xavier Rhodes could return against Lions, but won’t face Golden Tate
Xavier Rhodes won’t be shadowing Golden Tate on Sunday. The Vikings cornerback often goes one-on-one against an elite opposing receiver but Detroit’s top guy, Tate, was traded to Philadelphia on…
Reid: Rivera has no choice but to back kneeling
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 Follow on Twitter…
Saddened Broncos move on from Demaryius Thomas
Emmanuel Sanders kept glancing at the empty locker next to his cubicle on Wednesday, the first time in 3,115 days that Demaryius Thomas wasn’t a member of the Denver Broncos….
Which quarterbacks and tight ends should you start in Week 9? | NFL Fantasy Live
NFL Media’s Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano gives his list of quarterbacks and tight ends you should start and sit in Week 9. Powered by WPeMatico
Detroit News NFL picks: Week 9
Rogers and Wojo break down Detroit’s decision to trade Golden Tate and the team’s upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Justin Rogers, James Hawkins, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of…
What the NFL’s NextGen stats tell us about the Patriots
Patriots fans knew Devin McCourty was fast. The 31-year-old captain demonstrated that in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Patriots were leading, 30-26, in the fourth quarter when…
Matchup: Raiders @ 49ers
Evan Silva breaks down fantasy matchups for Thursday night’s Raiders-49ers game. Powered by WPeMatico
Derek Carr Understands Criticism Comes With Raiders Losing Like This
ALAMEDA — Derek Carr has had better weeks. The Raiders quarterback saw his best receiver traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday afternoon. Reports surfaced later that night stating that his…
Raiders’ 1988 NFL Draft Haul Offers Blueprint for Three First-round Picks
The Raiders are in a unique position entering next year’s NFL draft. They’re currently armed with three first-round draft picks, accumulated from the Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper trades and…
Raiders Injury Notes: Marshawn Lynch’s Groin Strain Causing Gruden Some Concern
ALAMEDA – The Raiders injury list grew significantly during their disastrous loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Several joined the group of walking wounded, including concussed receivers Amari Cooper and Seth…
NFC Playoff race after Week 8
It’s time to start speculating about the playoffs. We are halfway through the season and some teams are obviously out of the race and some teams just loaded up at…
MGM, Jets sign partnership deal, a sign of things to come for NFL?
The Jets and MGM entered into a sponsorship deal on Wednesday, which is pretty big news considering the NFL’s history with gambling. Powered by WPeMatico
Bills, 49ers among the many NFL teams to start unreliable QBs instead of giving Colin Kaepernick a call
Since the start of Week 1, six free-agent quarterbacks have been signed to active rosters. Colin Kaepernick has not been one of them. Powered by WPeMatico
Vikings get several players back at practice, but Stefon Diggs sits out
The Vikings were missing six players due to injury in last Sunday’s loss to the Saints, but they may be getting some of them back in the lineup this week….
Mahomes vs. Mayfield: A glimpse into the future of Fantasy Football
Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield will square off for the first time since their epic college clashes. We could be seeing a glimpse into the future of Fantasy Football. Powered…
Fantasy Football Rankings Week 9: Model that beat experts says start Chris Herndon, sit Ben Roethlisberger
The Week 9 NFL schedule begins Thursday night with Derek Carr and the Raiders taking on Marquise Goodwin and the 49ers in a Bay Area showdown. Now that we’re entering…
Baker Mayfield on coaching change: We’ll see what kind of men we have in this room
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t have much to say about the possibility of his Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley following him to Cleveland, but he was more forthcoming about the…
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars, Redskins look to the ACC for Blake Bortles, Alex Smith replacements
What if Justin Herbert returns to Oregon in 2019? CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported earlier this month that it’s a real possibility, and CBSSports.com’s Chris Trapasso wrote…
Bears’ balance mirrors winning formula of teams such as 8-0 Rams
The Chicago Bears enter the second half of the season in first place in the NFC North and ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in four vital categories:…
Baker Mayfield on Leading Browns After Hue Jackson’s Firing: ‘Bring It On’
Baker Mayfield does not seem like he’s going to miss Hue Jackson. “Bring it on,” Mayfield told reporters of assuming an increased leadership role following Jackson’s dismissal. “With all the…
Dante Fowler was part of trend of first-round disappointments in Jacksonville
The Jaguars traded defensive end Dante Fowler on Tuesday after the 2015 first-round pick spent three-plus seasons with the franchise. That run started with a torn ACL that cost Fowler…
NFL Power Rankings – Week 9
Week 9 NFL Power Rankings Who’s up, who’s down? Frank Schwab surveys the NFL landscape after Week 8. Powered by WPeMatico
Wednesday morning one-liners
The Patriots’ kickoff coverage units are struggling under the new rules: Stephen Gostkowski‘s average kickoff has been returned 25.8 yards this year, after his average kickoff was returned just 18.9…
VIDEO: NFL Protests Stir Culture War For Voters In Southeastern Texas
When football quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem back in 2016, his intention was to protest against racial injustice in America. The act drew fans and…
Dose: Busy Trade Deadline
The trade deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM ET, and it ended up being the most active deadline in recent memory, perhaps of all time. Teams used…
Cleveland Browns scouting report: Kansas City Chiefs
Tony Grossi has covered the Cleveland Browns since 1984, currently for ESPN Cleveland, and is one of 46 voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sunday, 1 p.m., Heinz…
Fantasy football Week 9: Start, sit, sleepers
Something’s off here. Oh yeah, it’s six NFL teams, who are not playing in Week 9. So fantasy football managers will have to do without A.J. Green, Andrew Luck, Saquon…
Raiders try to keep banged-up 49ers at bay
There’s a lot at stake when the San Francisco 49ers host the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, but for all the wrong reasons. The 49ers (1-7) and Raiders (1-6) — along…
Here’s why a flawed Super Bowl contender stood pat at the trade deadline
Once the clock struck 3 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, marking the official end of the NFL’s trade deadline, the complaining and concern commenced in the city that’s home to…
Raiders turn to veterans Brandon LaFell, Doug Martin to fill offensive holes
After a major trade and a big injury, the Raiders are relying on two veterans to step up. Powered by WPeMatico
Kyle Long’s injury puts more pressure on Mitchell Trubisky to carry Bears offense
The Bears will be without three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long for a couple weeks. Powered by WPeMatico
John Elway doesn’t seem to be troubled by Case Keenum’s 10 interceptions
Broncos quarterback Case Keenum threw seven interceptions in all of 2017. He has thrown 10 in eight games of 2018. So what does the man who signed Keenum, Broncos G.M….
Winners and losers at the NFL trade deadline
The Rams added another key piece to their undefeated team, while the Jags and Packers just made it harder to salvage their seasons. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL trade deadline winners and losers: What are Packers, Jaguars doing?
While some contenders stocked up for their playoff runs, other made puzzling moves that did little to help their chances. Powered by WPeMatico
Podcast: NFL Trade deadline winners, Hue and Haley unemployed in Cleveland and Winston’s uncertain future
Yahoo Sports’ Terez Paylor and Charles Robinson check in after the NFL trade deadline to talk Demaryius Thomas, Golden Tate, Dante Fowler, Jr. and the rest of the players who…
Living the dream: Division II players hardly second-rate in NFL
Perhaps you’ve heard a few thousand times that Vikings receiver Adam Thielen went to a Division II school? Yes, it is quite the story. But look around the NFL and…
Packers put house in order by trading away Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Ty Montgomery
PackersNews.com reporters Olivia Reiner and Ryan Wood discuss the Ty Montgomery and Ha Ha Clinton Dix trades and how they impact the Packers. GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers general…
NFL Trade Deadline 2018: When is it, what you need to know; Thomas, Tate, Montgomery, Fowler headed elsewhere
Let the trading begin. As the NFL season makes the turn before the final stretch and as the playoff field begins to take shape, the remaining days of October will…
Fantasy Football: Week 9 Trade Values Chart and Rest of Season Rankings following Demaryius Thomas and Golden Tate deals
The Trade Chart is designed to help guide you in making fair trades in your standard-scoring, PPR and two-quarterback leagues. The values assigned to the players below are a long-term…
9 route: Top 9 fantasy football targets in Week 9
Arizona’s second-round rookie caught the game-winning touchdown in both meetings with the Niners, including a 3-42 receiving line on seven looks Sunday to maintain his receiving yardage lead in the…
Week 9 Fantasy RB Rankings: Nick Chubb has a chance to explode
Nick Chubb has a great matchup in Week 9, but negative game scripts have haunted his brief tenure as starting runner in Cleveland. Powered by WPeMatico
Which teams will come back to life in Week 9? | Power Rankings
NFL Network’s “NFL Power Rankings” crew take their picks at which teams will make a comeback this season. Powered by WPeMatico
Balance of Power: Comparing Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens | Power Rankings
NFL Network’s Elliot Harrison and James Jones break down the Week 9 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens and tell you who has the edge in several categories….
Fantasy Football Week 9: Streaming options at quarterback, tight end, DST and kicker
As someone who has only lived in South Florida a few years, it took me a while to recognize the need to prepare for the storm before it was ever…
Bay Area Bummer: Raiders, 49ers limp into prime-time meeting
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jon Gruden’s return to the sideline in Oakland and the prospect of a full season of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco put optimism at a peak…
Week 9 Fantasy QB Rankings: Can Jared Goff defeat another Hall of Famer?
Jared Goff goes from facing Aaron Rodgers to Drew Brees in Week 9. Powered by WPeMatico
Raiders promote James Cowser
The Raiders promoted linebacker James Cowser from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Cowser, 28, will take the roster spot of cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who announced his retirement on…
Undefeated Rams make splash at deadline trading for Fowler
The NFL’s lone undefeated team has just made an already dominant defensive front even deeper. The Los Angeles Rams swapped a pair of draft picks for Jaguars pass rusher Dante…
Raiders let NFL trading deadline pass without making more deals
ALAMEDA – The NFL trading deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon. The Raiders didn’t make another deal. They made two exchanges before this week, and they were massive. Khalil Mack…
Fantasy Football Rankings Week 9: Model that beat experts says start Marquise Goodwin, sit Ben Roethlisberger
If you are setting your Week 9 Fantasy Football lineups, making start-sit decisions, thinking about trades or searching the waiver wire for the perfect addition to your team, be sure…
Waiver-wire targets for Week 9 | NFL Fantasy Live
The “NFL Fantasy Live” crew break down several players across the league to pick up on the waiver wire in fantasy football. Powered by WPeMatico
Why the NFL, NCAA ‘need each other now more than ever’ to make the game of football safer
NEW YORK – One game, one set of safety rules. That was the purpose of a summit at NFL headquarters on Tuesday, where assorted rule-making heavyweights from the NFL and the…
Week 9 Fantasy Football rankings: Helping you set your lineup
Our Yahoo Fantasy expert player rankings for Week 9 are live, and they include an epic matchup between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Powered by WPeMatico
Broncos trade wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to Texans
As in Sunday, when the Texans (5-3) visit the Broncos (3-5). ”I thought about it, yeah,” general manager John Elway said Tuesday. Thomas, a ninth-year veteran who was first or…
FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver pickups for Week 9 in football
Now your fantasy skills and strategic planning are about to be truly tested. There are six teams on byes this week: the Bengals, Cardinals, Colts, Eagles, Lions and Jaguars. You…
NFL Trade Deadline Wrap: Courtland Sutton biggest fantasy winner in wave of deals
The NFL had a flurry of trade activity at the deadline, with staying-put Courtland Sutton the big winner. Here’s your recap. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Week 9 Expert Best Bets: Value Aplenty With AFC West Teams
Refreshed off a bye entering Week 9, the Chargers look like one of the strongest teams in football. Why is Los Angeles one of our experts’ best bets in this…
Trey Flowers grades out as the top edge defender in the NFL
Trey Flowers has been the most productive Patriots defensive lineman for the past two seasons, and halfway through the season, he’s grading out as the top edge defender in the…
NFL Week 9 Power Rankings: Rams, Saints set to battle for top spot in NFC, rankings
Week Nine of the NFL season should be the best week yet. The two best quarterbacks in the game go head-to-head when the Green Bay Packers face the New England…
Demaryius Thomas could have a Houston resurgence
The Texans now have a 3-D passing game, and that could help veteran newcomer Demaryius Thomas take his game back to the level it was at in prior years. On…
Packers deal Ty Montgomery to Ravens
The Packers have traded running back Ty Montgomery to the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. It’s not surprising given Montgomery’s decision to return a kickoff out of the…
NFL odds, picks for Week 9: Advanced computer model loving Chiefs and Redskins
The second half of the season has officially arrived, and the opening Week 9 NFL odds indicate this week will be loaded with games that will come down to the…
The 5 best NFL throwback jerseys of 2018
5. #Steelers Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Steelers created a new throwback honoring the great Pittsburgh teams of the 1970’s for this season. They look incredible, and spare you…
Week 9 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Hocus Pocus? Fitzmagic shop reopens for business
Get your track suits ready … The Bearded Wonder, Ryan Fitzpatrick, is back in action and should be in your starting lineup, says Yahoo fanalyst Brad Evans. See what other…
Matt Ryan is NFL’s most effective quarterback on third down
In the NFL, third down is called the “money down” for a reason. Most games come down to one team’s ability (or inability) to convert in these situations and move…
Falcons add veteran guard Zane Beadles
The Falcons brought in some veteran depth for their interior line, with both starting guards on injured reserve. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Falcons are signing…
Look out, Spurs! NFL to play a fourth London game in 2019
There will be more American football coming next year, with Tottenham’s new stadium being added to the hosting sites Powered by WPeMatico
NFL to stage four 2019 London games, Jaguars among clubs
London will play host to four NFL regular-season games in 2019, one more than this year, with the Jacksonville Jaguars again among the teams playing in England. Two of the…
7 Things That Made Week 8 Awesome
We take a look at Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton’s excited and adorable fans and as well as other things that made Week 8 awesome. Powered by WPeMatico
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel names points of concern against Cowboys
Roughly two weeks ago, the Tennessee Titans made the long flight home to Nashville after a tough 20-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in London. But it’s time to…
NFL Fun Power Rankings, week eight: Cam Newton’s Panthers on the hunt and surprise Colts knocking on the door
Week eight is done, and with it London’s duties as an NFL host city for another season. We were gifted one very close game and one fairly close one, which…
Tuesday morning one-liners
The retirement of Thurman Thomas’ number was the Monday night highlight for the Bills. A call for the Dolphins to part ways with QB Ryan Tannehill. Patriots QB Tom Brady…
Dose: Jackson Axed
Hue Jackson is gone. So is Todd Haley. Where do the Browns go from here? Jesse Pantuosco shares his thoughts in Tuesday’s Daily Dose. Powered by WPeMatico
Raiders’ Derek Carr listed on Craigslist posting ahead of NFL trade deadline
Chances are this is not how NFL teams are conducting business ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Powered by WPeMatico
Christian Wade NFL: England rugby star quits Wasps club
FORMER England winger Christian Wade has said he has “a huge mountain to climb” following his decision to quit rugby and pursue a career in the NFL. The 27-year-old announced…
Update on the latest in sports:
PATRIOTS-BILLS McCourty’s pick-6 seals Patriots’ 25-6 win over Bills ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Devin McCourty returned an interception 84 yards for a touchdown, and the New England Patriots’ defense…
Gronk, Gordon Grab Headlines; James White Is Driving Force Behind Pats Offense
James White should be a household name after he set a Super Bowl record with 14 receptions and scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime less than two years ago against…
NFC North standings: Bears jump back to 1st place after win over Jets
The Bears’ stint at the bottom of the NFC North was short lived. After last week’s loss to the New England Patriots, Chicago sat tied with the Detroit Lions for…
