Category: NFL Betting
Weekend’s best: High-stakes Sunday night duel
The Chiefs and Seahawks meets up in a matchup that means a lot for both teams’ playoff standing. Click here to read the full article…
Nick Foles hopes to erase memory of last game against Texans
The Titans three-game winning streak is admirable, but let’s not overlook that the three opposing QBs they’ve beaten are Josh McCown (Jets), Cody Kessler (Jags) and the artist formerly known as Eli Manning (Giants). This week, they get Josh Johnson. Derrick Henry’s 408 rushing yards over Click here to read the full article…
Blame game: The NFL didn’t screw this one up
Regardless of the hypocrisy that runs through the league, the NFL’s drug program can’t be blamed for where Josh Gordon is right now. Click here to read the full article…
Chiefs’ Mahomes picked by AP writers as top QB in 2018
Patrick Mahomes has dazzled NFL audiences with no-look passes, left-handed throws and stellar performances in just his first full season as a starter. The dynamic Mahomes has the Kansas City Chiefs (11-3) leading the AFC and he’s already earning top honors. Mahomes barely squeaked past Drew Brees Click here to read the full article…
DFS Running Backs to trust — or ignore — in Yahoo’s Week 16 million dollar contest
If you tried but did not succeed in Yahoo’s Million Dollar Baller DFS contest last week, never fear. We have another one in Week 16, and we can help you make sense of a couple of running back options for your lineups. Click here to read the full article…
Fantasy Sit-Start: Lineup advice for every Week 16 game
Dalton Del Don delivers his starts and sits for the championship round of the fantasy playoffs, and he is putting his trust in Derrick Henry once again. Click here to read the full article…
Column: Aikman shines, Thursday night NFL package a winner
Thursday night football is here to stay, even if it’s gone for the rest of 2018. First off, Fox’s presentation generally was strong and on target. Indeed, Troy Aikman, who has been Fox’s lead analyst for 17 years, might have had his best season. Click here to read the full article…
Source: Gore to avoid surgery, targets ’19 return
Frank Gore, who suffered a sprained foot against the Vikings last Sunday, will not need surgery and wants to return in 2019 for a 15th NFL season, a source told ESPN. Click here to read the full article…
Chiefs’ Mahomes picked by AP writers as top QB in 2018
Patrick Mahomes has dazzled NFL audiences with no-look passes, left-handed throws and stellar performances in just his first full season as a starter. The dynamic Mahomes has the Kansas City Chiefs (11-3) leading the AFC and he’s already earning top honors. Mahomes barely squeaked past Drew Brees Click here to read the full article…
Revisiting our 2018 NFL preseason predictions: What did we get right, wrong?
The NFL calendar is almost set to flip to the postseason, but we’re not letting ourselves off the hook for our preseason predictions. In September, USA TODAY Sports’ NFL team made our picks for the Super Bowl, playoffs and major award winners. Some of the prognostications proved prescient, while Click here to read the full…
The NFL’s Home-Field Advantage Is Real. But Why?
As the NFL playoffs approach, teams will be competing hard down the stretch to secure home-field advantage for at least one postseason game. It’s also the reason teams like the Rams and Saints, who have comfortably locked up a playoff spot and even home field for their first playoff game, will risk injury Click here…
Eagles face big decision on Carson Wentz’s contract
Wentz is eligible for a new deal beginning Dec. 31. Will the Eagles lock him up ASAP to get the best deal, or first see if he can stay healthy? Click here to read the full article…