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Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Carson Wentz has been medically cleared to play and will start in Week 3 against the Colts, the team announced on Monday. (Photo: Paul Sancya/AP)

Welcome Back Wentz: Eagles Open As 6.5-Point Favorite on QB’s Return

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are making a change at quarterback. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Monday that Carson Wentz is returning to the lineup and will start for the Eagles Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. “He has been cleared. And so we’re all excited about that,” Pederson […]

The status of Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the major injury story line of Week 2 of the NFL season. (Photo: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY)

Week 2 NFL Betting: Injuries That Impact Sunday’s Action

The Friday injury report is a resource for NFL betting that you can’t afford to overlook when planning their weekend action. Before you make any decisions with your hard earned money, monitor these Week 2 injuries and related roster storylines that have significant implications on the outcomes of their respective […]

The Falcons take on the Panthers this weekend as 6-point favorites at home. (Photo: John Bazemore/AP)

Five NFL Bets: Avoid Week 2 Traps Based on Week 1 Results

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books and the results were a reminder that parity is thriving in professional football. Opening weekend favorites went 7-7-1 against the spread (Tennessee at Miami closed at PK). One of those losses was the upset of the week when the Buccaneers, […]

The Alliance of American Football features a number of notable names among its executives and coaches, including Michael Vick (right), the offensive coordinator for the league’s Atlanta team. (Image: Alliance of American Football)

Alliance of American Football Signs Exclusive Gambling Partnership with MGM

When the Alliance of American Football announced that it would be offering a spring NFL alternative starting in 2019, it boasted a number of big names from the worlds of broadcasting and football that seemed to give the league legitimacy. Now, the upstart league has unveiled another part of its […]

Sam Darnold led the New York Jets to a 48-17 victory in his first game as a pro. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Sam Darnold Brushes Aside Mistake, Leads New York Jets to Big Win

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold began his career with a whimper, but ended it with a roar over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. The former USC signal caller, who was taken third by the Jets in April’s draft, led his new team to a 48-17 demolition of […]

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills (left) and Albert Wilson (right) were the first two NFL players to take a knee during the national anthem this season. (Image: AP)

NFL Not Planning to Enforce New National Anthem Policy This Season

The controversy over protests taking place during the national anthem before games wasn’t likely to go away completely no matter what the NFL did this season, though officials hoped a new policy would help reduce tensions over the issue. But with all parties unable to come to a satisfactory agreement, […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead his team to an NFL Week 1 victory. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 1 Winners, Losers Highlight Trends for Season

NFL Week 1 doesn’t define a team’s season, but it can certainly be a pretty good indication of how the other 15 games might go. The openers definitely answered some questions about some of the NFL squads. The Kansas City Chiefs might be as good as advertised, and the Buffalo […]

James Conner will replace Le’Veon Bell at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers against Cleveland. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Bets: For NFL Week 1 Shy Away From Trendy Picks

The most anticipated time of the year is upon bettors, who are frothing at the mouth of Sunday’s full slate of football games for NFL Week 1. Defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia hosted Atlanta on Thursday, and covered the 2.5-point spread, winning, 18-12. There are several intriguing match ups Sunday, […]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa improved his Heisman odds with a strong performance against Louisville. (Image: AP)

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Starting to Pull Away in Heisman Trophy Odds

When Alabama Tua Tagovailoa started the Crimson Tide’s opening game against Louisville last week, it pushed his Heisman Trophy odds even lower than they already were. The sophomore was already the favorite at 4/1 over the summer at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, but went to 3/1 after the news. […]

Colin Kaepernick is at the center of a controversial Nike ad that has been lauded and criticized. (Image: Getty)

Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad Evokes Strong Pro, Con Reaction

Nike is no stranger to controversial ads, but the latest one involving former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick might be its most polarizing yet. The controversial NFL player, who has been unable to sign with a team since starting a protest by kneeling during the national anthem, will be the […]

Pittsburgh’s Le’Veon Bell has been a hold out from training camp, and will probably miss the first game. (Image: Getty)

Le’Veon Bell Hold Out Continues as Teammates Lash Out at Running Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell still hasn’t reported to the organization, and apparently his teammates are ready to move on without him. Bell has been a hold out from training camp for the second consecutive year. Just like last season when the Steelers tagged him with the franchise player […]

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated Atlanta last year in the playoffs and are hoping for a repeat on Thursday. (Image:Getty)

Philadelphia Eagles Name QB, Hope Nick Foles Can Beat Atlanta Again

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles begin the 2018 season the same way the ended the 2017 one, with reserve quarterback Nick Foles leading the offense. Foles will be the signal caller when the Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday to kick off Week 1 of the regular […]

Nick Foles was announced by Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson as the starter for Week 1. (Image: Getty)

Coach Angrily Announces Nick Foles as Eagles’ Starting Quarterback

Though the secret was already out, Philadelphia Coach Doug Pederson made it official on Monday, naming Nick Foles as the starting quarterback over Carson Wentz for the Eagles season opening game. Philadelphia faces Atlanta at home on Thursday. The Eagles opened as a four-point favorite, but the line has moved […]