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There are several ways the Vikings can clinch a playoff spot this weekend.The most satisfying thing would be if the Vikings do it themselves by beating the Chicago Bears on Monday night at US Bank Stadium. This is also the easiest way, as there is no need for other teams to win or lose.The only problem with this scenario is that the Vikings may have already punched their ticket before even taking the field against the Bears on Monday Night Football.Other ways the Vikings clinch a playoff spot: The Los Angeles Rams lose to the San Francisco 49ers Thursday night…
December 11 — Last week, I presented to you five unavoidable situations that marked me.First, I said the Atlanta Falcons needed to win against the Minnesota Vikings, and that didn’t happen. I picked Minnesota but it was a must win for Atlanta. The Falcons now have to catch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South race.Then I said the Miami Dolphins needed to beat the New York Jets, and they did. I picked the Dolphins and now they’re hanging on for a chance in the AFC Wild Card race, just two games behind the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers…
Welcome to the NFL Week 15 edition of Beating the Book!At long last, we’ve reached the end of bye weeks for the season, so we’ll have a full, 16-game slate this week and for the rest of the season.After a rocky Week 14 in which we went 10-3 SU but just 5-8 ATS, we’re looking to get back on track. The slate is packed with tight spreads, as eight games carry a number of 3.5 or shorter. One of six teams coming out of a bye, the Baltimore Ravens are far and away the biggest favorites of the week, with the…
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 15: Jake Haener #3 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the game at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)Derek Carr fractured his hand New Orleans Saints defeat the New York Giants. Although the team is still hopeful of seeing him play, we shouldn’t expect to see Carr this week and maybe not for the rest of the season.Either Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback for the Saints against the Washington Commanders. Which one will it be? Don’t look to Darren Rizzi for…
Kenneth Walker won’t be away for long.It remains to be seen whether he will play this weekend.Coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Seattle’s leading rusher and touchdown scorer is “day to day” for the Seahawks’ first-place game Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field (5:20 p.m. KING-5 television).Walker underwent tests Monday on his injured calf, to give Seattle’s training and medical staff more clarity on the pain that caused him to miss the team’s win last weekend in Arizona.“It became more and more complicated as the week went on. That’s why we had to do more tests…
Pro Picks is a weekly column in which AP Pro Football Editor Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. A potential Super Bowl preview and the battle for bragging rights in Pennsylvania highlight the NFL’s Week 15 schedule. The NFC-leading Detroit Lions (12-1) put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they hosted the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (10-3) on Sunday. The intrastate and interconference rivals meet when the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (11-2).
The Dolphins play at Houston on Sunday, and all proceeds are available for the 2019 Laremy Tunsil trade between the teams. This shows that the Dolphins have the same front office issues as always. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally published: December 11, 2024 at 4:20 p.m. EST
What Former Tar Heels QB Drake Maye Thinks About Belichick-UNC Rumors originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonIf anyone in New England is an expert on the University of North Carolina football program, it’s New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye.Maye spent three seasons in Chapel Hill from 2021-2023 and was UNC’s starting quarterback in 2022 and 2023. He was a fantastic starter for North Carolina and landed in New England with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.North Carolina needs a new head football coach after the school fired Mack Brown — who coached Maye — last month.…
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor talks with Drew Sample (89) as they take on the Dallas Cowboys Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 .THE Bengals earned a huge win Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, slightly improving their playoff chances. Or at least it made them elimination scenarios for week 15, slightly more extended.If the Bengals had lost, they would have been eliminated this week with either a loss to the Titans or a Broncos win against the Colts. The Bengals can still be eliminated this week, but now both outcomes would…
January 1, 1995; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; FILE PHOTO; Cleveland Browns head coach Bill Belichick before the 1994 Wild Card Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Cleveland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by USA TODAY Sports © Copyright USA TODAY SportsAncient Cleveland Browns Head coach and longtime leader of the New England Patriots dynasty Bill Belichick is finalizing a deal to take over the North Carolina football program.Best known for his time in Cleveland, Belichick was named head coach of the Patriots five years after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens (after the move) in 1995. All Belichick did…