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Week 3 was an early reminder to NFL fans and bettors that the league is unpredictable from week to week, especially this early in the 2024 season.Of the 13 NFL games played Sunday, eight were won by underdogs. Four were favorites of six points or more — the Cleveland Browns, The Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers And Tampa Bay Buccaneers — were among the losing teams, and their performances against lesser-known competition will send some bettors back to the drawing board as they determine Week 4 strategies.Week 4 will feature many good games that will attract the attention of…
With some wind in their sails, the New York Giants are feeling confident after a hard-earned 21-15 road win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. Heading into Week 4, New York will host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. But this year, the Cowboys aren’t having quite as much success as both teams enter the game with a 1-2 record. Giants safety Jason Pinnock shared a funny analogy for his take on what awaits him against the Cowboys. “My big brother beat me for 12 years, but in the 13th year, I’m going to kick your ass.” Pinnock…
The Chicago Bears are hoping to rebound from two straight losses, and it appears the Los Angeles Rams will be without another key offensive piece. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters, including ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, on Monday that wide receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to miss Sunday’s game at Chicago after suffering an ankle injury in Week 2. Sean McVay said WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) will not return Sunday in Chicago.– Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) September 23, 2024 Kupp was injured in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He already has 18 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown, but will…
Detroit Lions fans may be sad about pass rusher Marcus Davenport’s injury, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Defender Alim McNeill will be fine and the team has depth players who can also step up to the plate.McNeill the shoulder injury is not seriousvia NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.”#Lions DT Alim McNeill is listed as day-to-day after leaving Sunday’s game against Arizona with a shoulder injury, per source. Good news for Detroit and one of the most disruptive DTs in the NFL,” Schultz reported.McNeill is a consistent force on the interior of the defensive line, recording…
The first few weeks of the 2024 NFL season have not been short of surprising results, including a number in the NFC North division. For example, the Green Bay Packers, who have played their last two games without Jordan Love, are 2-1. An even bigger surprise is that the Minnesota Vikings, who have played their last two games against San Francisco and Houston with Sam Darnold as the starter, are one of the last 3-0 teams in the league.There are just six days left until the Packers and Vikings face off in what is arguably the marquee game of Week…
September 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) after the game at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn ImagesTHE Houston Texans The Vikings failed on the field in a 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Everything that could have gone right for the Vikings did.Everything that could have gone wrong for Houston, including special teams, happened in a matter of minutes. The Vikings jumped out to a 14-0 lead after two disappointing offensive drives and never let up.Focus on professional football gave grades to players who took a…
EUGENE- Former Oregon Ducks player Bucky Irving has had a successful start to his professional career. The running back recently faced off against his former quarterback Bo Nix in the Buccaneers’ 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. Nix and Irving were both instrumental to Oregon’s offense, leading the Ducks to an 8-1 record in 2023. Today, both are NFL rookies. Nix is the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, and Irving is coming off the bench for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Irving has put up good numbers so far this season, and many fans are pushing for him to take…
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball as Mario Edwards Jr. #97 of the Houston Texans rushes during the third quarter at US Bank Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)Ancient New England Patriots Head coach Bill Belichick thinks everyone loved Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold except the New York Jets.Darnold was selected by the Jets with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons with the team before eventually being traded to the Carolina Panthers.He played two seasons with…
The Memphis Showboats have a new coach and a new general manager.Ken Whisenhunt has been named coach of the UFL Showboats, the league announced Monday. Jim Monos has been named general manager.Whisenhunt replaces John DeFilippo, who finished 2-8 in his lone season as coach. Memphis finished second to last in the UFL, starting the season with a win before losing eight straight.He has extensive coaching experience, having coached the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. He helped the Cardinals reach the Super Bowl in 2009.Monos replaces Dennis Polian, who stepped down as general manager this summer. He has NFL experience, most…
Each year, the NFL honors military veterans with its Salute to Service initiative, which includes an annual giveaway of new hats, T-shirts, hoodies and more for all 32 NFL teams. NFL 2024 Salute to Service Collection is available for the Buffalo Bills and all other teams, and it’s loaded with head-turning pieces.SHOP: NFL Tribute to Service Gear at Fanatics.The Bills’ 2024 Salute to Service collection is a stark contrast to the 2023 collection, featuring a white and gray digital arctic camo with bold black team logos, the American flag and NFL Salute to Service side patches. Fans can find brand…