Every team in the NFL has a player that they can’t be without. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, 22, needs to prove management made the right decision when they selected him over Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback. Cincinnati’s Joe Mixon has to carry the load and stay healthy. This is the […]
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Freddie Kitchens Cooking Up Support for NFL Coach of the Year
The betting public has shown their love for the Cleveland Browns, so it’s no surprise that their coach Freddie Kitchens is getting equal admiration. The first-year coach is the overwhelming favorite at several sportsbooks. The first is Bovada, which lists him at 13/2. The next closest is San Francisco 49ers […]
NFL Preseason Betting: Battles for Playing Time, Roster Spots at Stake in Week 4
There are eight teams with undefeated records going into NFL preseason Week 4, Buffalo, New England, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Oakland, New York Giants, Minnesota, and San Francisco. At least two of them will have a loss after Thursday since they are playing one another. The Ravens and 49ers have the best […]
Big Ten Football: Northwestern vs. Stanford (#25) Highlights Opening Weekend
All 14 of the Big Ten teams kick off their seasons this weekend. The key game has to be Northwestern at Stanford (#25) in Palo Alto, California. In fact, Northwestern is the only Big Ten team not a betting favorite in Week 1 of the season. Most Division 1 football […]
Big Point Spreads with Clemson, Texas A&M, UCF Highlight College Football Opening Night
College football opening night is finally here, and there are seven big games amongst the 27 scheduled for Thursday, including Clemson. Four of those feature spreads of 24 points or more. The No. 1 team in the country Clemson hosts Georgia Tech and is favored by 37 points. No. 12 […]
Owners, Players Negotiate to Expand NFL Playoffs with Two More Wild Card Teams
More playoff football. Preliminary talks on a new collective bargaining agreement have included a proposal to add two teams to the NFL playoffs. There are pros and cons to the move, both from the owners and the players. But progress is being made and signs are it is going to […]
Houston Texans Coach Bill O’Brien Rushing to Judgment Regarding Running Back
Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien tried to put a brave face on it, but losing running back Lamar Miller on Saturday was a huge blow to the Texans’ offense. Miller was slated to be the featured back, with Duke Johnson being used predominately on third-down situations. Now Johnson, who saw […]
Patriots Center David Andrews Could Miss Season Due to Blood Clots in Lungs
New England Patriots starting center David Andrews may miss the entire 2019 season after being hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs, according to NFL sources first cited by The Athletic. According to ESPN, Andrews was hospitalized for testing, and was released on Monday night. He played in New England’s […]
See Carli Lloyd Boot 55-yard FG: Could Women Succeed as NFL Kickers?
US Women’s National Team star Carli Lloyd has won two Women’s World Cup titles during her career. But her kicking earned her new attention last week when she blasted a 55-yard field goal at an NFL practice last week. Given that she’s known for having a big, accurate leg, Lloyd […]
Indianapolis Colts have Plenty of Company for Losers in NFL Preseason Week 3
NFL Preseason Week 3 is usually when the starters play the most minutes, and team’s get an indication of how there season is going to shake out. There were several squads that saw how 2019 might go, and some were happy, while others are concerned. The biggest loser of last […]
Fantasy Football TE Sleepers: David Njoku, Chris Herndon, Greg Olsen, and Gerald Everett
If you are in a large fantasy football PPR league and desperately need a tight end, or you might be looking for a TE sleeper, then you should consider drafting David Njoku (Cleveland Browns), Greg Olsen (Carolina Panthers), Gerald Everett (LA Rams), and/or Chris Herndon (NY Jets). The projected top […]
Indianapolis Colts’ odds Plummet After Andrew Luck Retirement News
Andrew Luck shocked the NFL Saturday by announcing his retirement, and it sent Indianapolis Colts’s odds plummeting. The news sent sportsbook operators scrambling to readjust lines for the team, and take Luck off player prop bets. Six years of physical punishment were just too much for the 29-year-old. He had […]
Miami-Florida, Arizona-Hawaii Kick Off College Football Season
The college football season officially starts next week, but there are two early games this Saturday to whet fans’ appetite. Miami is facing instate rival Florida in Orlando, and Arizona is traveling to Hawaii to face the Rainbow Warriors. The Gators are the only team ranked in the AP Top […]
Time for Kyler Murray, Tony Pollard to Shine in NFL Preseason Week 3
NFL preseason is finishing Week 3, and this is considered a dress rehearsal for the regular season. Many starters will see more action in this game than they did in the previous two combined. As a result, the lines could be a little tighter, and the overs could be threatened. […]
XFL Reveals Eight New Teams, with New Logos and Home Stadiums
The rebooted XFL has announced team names and logos for the relaunch on the league in February 2020. Eight teams will take the field one week after the next Super Bowl. What’s in a Name? All eight XFL teams are currently centrally owned and managed on the corporate level from […]
Fantasy Football Top RB Sleepers: Miles Sanders, Derrius Guice, and Justice Hill
A couple of rookies offer up tremendous value as fantasy football RB sleepers including Miles Sanders (Philadelphia Eagles), Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens), and Devin Singletary (Buffalo Bills). At the same time, Derrius Guice (Washington Redskins) is almost a rookie after he missed last season recovering from a torn ACL. If […]
Baker Mayfield, Matt Stafford Years Apart in NFL Preseason Week 3 Approach
NFL preseason Week 3 is like a dress rehearsal for the regular season. More starters play more minutes, and head coaches also get an idea of who is going to make the team. The veterans can use the games, like the two featured on Friday between Cleveland at Tampa Bay, […]
No Ride for Matt DiBenedetto Next Year, but Plenty of Support
Matt DiBenedetto was told before last week’s race in Bristol that his owner, Leavine Family Racing wouldn’t be resigning him next season. That wasn’t a complete surprise, but it didn’t mean other drivers agreed with the decision. DiBenedetto has had a decent season, capped off with a second-place finish at […]
2019 Fantasy Football Top RBs: Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley with First Pick?
If you have the #1 pick in your fantasy football draft, which RB do you pick, Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey? Barkley is probably the better player, but the New York Giants are a weird team. McCaffrey has the benefit of a younger QB with the Carolina Panthers, plus Cam […]
2019 Fantasy Football WR Sleepers and the Top No. 2s: N’Keal Harry, Mecole Hardman, and Deebo Samuel
A handful of rookies are among this year’s fantasy football WR sleepers such as N’Keal Harry (New England Patriots), Mecole Hardman (Kansas City Chiefs), and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers). At the same time, several #2 wideouts could be primary targets on more than half the teams in the league […]