Football

Underdog victories should be good for sportsbooks. (Image; Amy Calistri)

NFL Opening Week Yields Record Sports Betting Transactions

Indicating a sports betting record, GeoComply tracked 58.2 million sportsbook transactions in the four-day period from Thursday through Sunday. That’s 126% more than the geolocation company tracked during last year’s NFL season opener. Meanwhile, the number of upsets this week should bode well for sportsbooks — and less well for […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy grimacing in pain after an ankle injury in the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Image: Matt Rourke/AP)

Denver Broncos Injury Report: Jerry Jeudy Out with High-Ankle Sprain

The Denver Broncos expected big things from promising second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before he suffered an ankle injury against the New York Giants in the opening game of the season. Jeudy went down with a gnarly injury in the third quarter after hauling in a 20-yard pass from Teddy […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is sacked by Uchenna Nwosu from the LA Chargers at FedEx Stadium in Landover, MD. (Image: USA Today Sports)

WFT’s Ryan Fitzpatrick Out 6-8 Weeks with Hip Injury

Oh no, FItzMagic! Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t last for a full half before the Washington Football Team quarterback suffered a hip subluxation injury, prematurely exiting the first game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers. Fitzpatrick will undergo an MRI on Monday morning to assess the severity of the hip […]

A cat falls from the upper deck at Hard Rock Stadium during a Miami and Appalachian State game in Miami, Florida. (Image: @vicfrank1/Instagram)

Fans Catch Falling Cat at U of Miami Football Game (VIDEO)

Thanks to quick-thinking University of Miami football fans, one lucky cat didn’t have to use one of its nine lives to survive a potentially disastrous fall after dangling from the upper deck at Hard Rock Stadium. The stray cat plummeted to the lower deck, but Miami fans cushioned the feline’s […]

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will start for the New England Patriots in Week 1. (Image: Mike Stobe/Getty)

NFL Week 1: Starting Quarterbacks and Backup QBs

The NFL season is upon us and if you don’t know who your starting quarterback is in Week 1, then you’re in deep trouble. We compiled a complete list of starters and backup quarterbacks in Week 1, which includes Jimmy Garoppolo getting the nod for the San Francisco 49ers and […]

Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals are one of six home dogs in Week 1 to kick off the new NFL season. (Image: Patrick McDermott/Getty)

NFL Week 1 Home Dogs: Texans, Colts, Bengals, Giants, Lions, Raiders

The opening week of the NFL season is upon us and there are six home dogs of note in Week 1, including the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Las Vegas Raiders. If you love hammering home dogs on Monday Night Football, then get […]

Mac Jones will start on Week 1 for the New England Patriots after the team released Cam Newton. (Image: Mike Stobe/Getty)

NFL DFS Week 1 Value Plays: All About Mac

With the first Sunday of the NFL season upon us, it’s time to make some DFS rosters. As usual, you can look to OG News for the cheap players who will help complete your rosters. These Week 1 value plays will help you squeeze in the higher-priced players. Below are […]

Austin Ekeler developed into a dual-threat running back the last two seasons for the LA Chargers. (Image: Getty)

LA Chargers Injury Report: Austin Ekeler Misses Practice (Hamstring)

Keep close attention to starting running back Austin Ekeler from the Los Angeles Chargers over the next few days because he sat out Wednesday’s practice due to a hamstring injury. The Chargers insisted that Ekeler worked out away from the rest of the team. They also hinted that his absence […]

Patrick Mahomes, quarterback from the Kansas City Chiefs, throws an off balance pass during Super Bowl 55 against the Tamp Bay Bucs. (Image: Getty)

NFL MVP Odds: Mahomes Favorite, Public Backing Rodgers and Allen

Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs enters the upcoming NFL season as the consensus favorite to win the MVP at +500 odds, according to a recent update by DraftKings. Mahomes is seeking his second MVP award in the last four seasons. Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers is […]