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Week 11 of the 2024 college football season continues on Saturday and features a slate of intriguing matchups.One of the biggest matchups of the day sees No. 2-ranked Georgia (7-1) take on No. 16-ranked Ole Miss (7-2). Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne and Rebels defensive end Princely Umanmielen are two of several 2025 NFL Draft prospects preparing for the must-win SEC clash.Etienne and Umanmielen are also two of five college players the Detroit Lions should watch closely this weekend.Now let’s take a closer look at Etienne and Umanmielen and these three other draft prospects who will take the field on…
In a state better known for gold panning than the NFL, cheering for the green and gold is pretty common. On a recent trip to visit family in the Last Frontier State, I noticed at least four Packers mailboxes on Chena Hot Springs Road near Fairbanks and, passing by Fred Meyer’s to pick up grocery store, I spotted numerous Packers magnets and stickers adorning parked cars. I rarely saw signs of people cheering for other NFL teams: instead, it was all about the Packers. This was also evident during my stay in Anchorage, the state’s largest city. Why, 3,300 miles…
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is focusing on one stat in particular as he and his teammates prepare to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. No, it’s not about passing yards or touchdowns. These aren’t even wins or winning percentages. What does Darnold think heading into Sunday’s kickoff? Turnovers – as if to limit them, especially after throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble last week. “At the end of the day, I have to make smarter decisions,” Darnold said. “I just have to continue to use my eyes and my feet, follow my progressions and continue to trust…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a playoff push to make. And to do that, they’ll need to play better football on the defensive side of the ball.The Bucs lost a close game 30-24 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs last Monday, their second game to go to overtime after not doing so for the entire 2023 season. This dropped the team to 4- 5, making a potential playoff push much more difficult – especially since the team is set to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 in what could be a crucial game for their Wild Card…
November 7, 2024; Munich, Germany; Scarves promoting the NFL Munich 2024 game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers at the NFL Shop. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesTHE Carolina Panthers continue their winning run in Munich, Germany this weekend?Here’s who the experts are picking in their Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants. . .THE UNITED STATES TODAYNovember 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts to an offensive pass interference call negating a Giants touchdown during the second half against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory credit: Vincent…
Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterNov 9, 2024, 06:00 AM ETCloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she has covered the NFL since 2013. You can follow Katherine on Twitter: @Kat_TerrellMETAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay was among a number of players reading social media on the team plane in the wake of the Saints seventh straight loss Sunday.Saints defensive…
GRAIN VALLEY, MO — The Webb City Cardinals made the trip north to Grain Valley for a district semifinal.Grain Valley only had one home win this season before this game. In the first quarter, the Cardinals punted and the snap was botched. The Eagles got on the board first via a safety and led 2-0, but Webb City’s offense began to unravel.Webb City’s Slade Hurd took a hand over the middle on the ensuing possession and had just an open field in front of him. The Grain Valley defense was finally able to catch Hurd as he fell inside the…
The time has finally come for Michael Pittman Jr. to take a break. The top receiver for the Indianapolis Colts has been dealing with a serious back injury for weeks. He’s had a limited practice schedule while trying to deal with pain, rehab and another quarterback transition.This week, the load finally became too heavy. After Pittman did not participate in three practices, head coach Shane Steichen announced Friday that he was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.“I mean, he fought like crazy,” Steichen told reporters at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. “We take it week by…
The Los Angeles Rams (4-4) look for their fourth straight victory as they host the Miami Dolphins (2-6) on Monday Night Football in Week 10. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel , is looking forward to the opportunity to face his former coach. my mate when they shared the touchline together as assistants. Rams head coach Sean McVay has a great relationship with McDaniel due to the three seasons they spent together as assistants with the Washington Redskins under Mike Shanahan (2011-’13 ). The two have come up through the ranks together and will battle for the first time as head…
FOXBOROUGH – The future will be on display Sunday when the Patriots take on the Chicago Bears.No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams brings hope and optimism to the city of Chicago while the Patriots hope to return to the glory days with No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye. Both rookie quarterbacks have had their ups and downs this season, but Sunday’s game could be fun.For the Patriots, the hope is to achieve some consistency. Last weekend, they lost to a bad Tennessee Titans in overtime despite Maye doing his best Superman impression. The rookie quarterback has been as advertised –…