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Thad Lewis Interviews For Buccaneers OC Job On Wednesday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed an interview with former NFL quarterback Thad Lewis for their vacant offensive-coordinator role on Wednesday. The 36-year-old has been on Tampa Bay's staff since 2021 in two different roles, most recently the quarterbacks coach in 2023. Dave Canales left the role open after taking the head coaching job with the […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoSeahawks Hiring Mike MacDonald As Next Head Coach
The Seattle Seahawks are hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald to be the organization's next head coach. Long-time head coach Pete Carroll agreed to step down after 14 years at the helm, and Seattle zeroes in on MacDonald after the Ravens were eliminated from the playoffs. The 36-year-old will become the youngest active head […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoDolphins To Interview Chris Kiffin For Defensive Coordinator Role
The Miami Dolphins plan to interview Houston Texans' linebackers coach Chris Kiffin for their vacant defensive coordinator role. Miami and highly-respected defensive coordinator Vic Fangio parted ways following the 2023 campaign. Kiffin is the younger brother of current Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and the son of legendary NFL defensive coach Monte Kiffin. The […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months ago2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship Odds - Favorites, Sleepers, Longshots For 2024 CFB
The 2023-24 college football season just ended, as the Michigan Wolverines took home their first National Championship since 1997. However, college football fans follow the sport all year long, so it's time to look forward to next year's College Football Playoff National Championship odds. Michigan will look to defend its title without its head coach, […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoNick Holz Interviewing For Titans Offensive-Coordinator Job
The Tennessee Titans are interviewing Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Nick Holz for their vacant offensive-coordinator job on Monday. Holz joined the Jacksonville staff in 2023 after serving as UNLV's offensive coordinator in 2022. Before that, he spent a decade with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders under Jack Del Rio and Jon Gruden in four different roles […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoRams Interviewing Aubrey Pleasant, Chris Shula
The Los Angeles Rams are interviewing defensive back coach/pass-game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant and inside linebackers coach/run-game coordinator Chris Shula for their vacant defensive-coordinator position. Raheem Morris, who was the team's defensive coordinator from 2021-23, was named as the new Atlanta Falcons head coach last week, opening the position. Shula has been on head coach Sean […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJosh Reynolds Struggles In NFC Title Game Loss
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds caught just one of his four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The 28-year-old had a crucial drop of fourth down after quarterback Jared Goff evaded the rush of Nick Bosa, and he failed to secure a third-down […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJameson Williams Posts Career Day On Just Three Touches In Loss
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams rushed once for 42 yards and a touchdown and caught two of his three targets for 15 yards and another touchdown in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. The second-year speedster ripped off an explosive run on a wide receiver end-around to open the scoring in […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoAmon-Ra St. Brown Snags Seven Passes In NFC Title Game Loss
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught seven of his 11 targets for 87 yards in the NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 1,500-yard receiver during the regular season caught five passes for 73 yards in the first half, but he was limited in the second half as the Detroit […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoSam LaPorta Caps Off Rookie Season With 13 Targets
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught nine of his 13 targets for 97 yards in the 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The rookie has been dealing with a knee injury during the postseason, but it has seemingly not slowed him down. Through his first three playoff games, […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJahmyr Gibbs' Costly Fumble Contributes To 49ers Comeback On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 12 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught three of his six targets for 11 yards in the NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It wasn't his best performance, and his tough day was capped off with a lost fumble on the second […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoDavid Montgomery Tops 100 Total Yards On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 15 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers. It was his best postseason game, but ultimately, the Lions blew a 17-point lead after failing to keep the offense […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJared Goff Posts 273 Yards, One Touchdown In Sunday's Loss
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 of his 41 passing attempts for 273 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions in the 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. The veteran signal-caller arguably did enough to win, but crucial drops down the stretch and on fourth down sealed the Lions' […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months ago2024 NFL Draft First Look: Top Five Tight End Prospects
The tight end spot is scarce in the "real" NFL and in fantasy football, so landing a game-changing player at the position can provide a huge edge for an offense. Tight ends are often favorable and reliable targets for quarterbacks, especially for young and inexperienced ones. The 2024 tight end class is unlikely to live […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoNFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks - Conference Championship Round
After four and a half months of NFL football, just four teams remain with the chance to live in Super Bowl glory. DFS tournaments with just four teams are always challenging, and DFS gamers will have to make budget-friendly decisions at some positions to fit key studs into their lineups. The Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoNFL Playoffs Power Rankings for Each Position (Offense and Defense) - Conference Championships
The winner of every Super Bowl in recent memory had a collection of high-end talent on the roster, but being a well-rounded team from top to bottom is often overlooked. The Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions all have players who are considered one of the best at their position, […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoSam LaPorta Remains Strong DFS Consideration In Tough Matchup
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, got in a limited session on Thursday, and practiced in full on Friday. The rookie is still dealing with the knee injury he suffered in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, but he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's NFC Championship […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJosh Reynolds A Bargain DFS Option Against San Francisco
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ribs) was removed from the injury report on Friday, meaning he's good to go for the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. Reynolds was a limited participant during Wednesday and Thursday's practice with a rib injury, but it turned out to be minor. The 28-year-old has been […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoRaheem Morris Lands Falcons Head-Coaching Job
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to be the organization's head coach. Morris spent three seasons as the Rams' defensive play-caller and was part of the 2021 staff that won the Super Bowl. Before his stint in L.A., he spent five seasons working under former Atlanta head coach Dan […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoKadarius Toney Downgraded To Limited On Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hip) was a limited participant for Thursday's practice after putting in a full practice on Wednesday. The 2021 first-round pick has not played since Week 16 due to a hip injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return for the AFC Championship Game against the […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoIsiah Pacheco Remains Absent On Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) is missing his second consecutive practice on Thursday due to toe and ankle injuries. The 24-year-old has had a successful start to this year's postseason, producing 186 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries. He's racked up plenty of bumps and bruises this year, but it's unclear […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoKayshon Boutte Arrested On Thursday
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday on charges related to illegal online sports gambling. The rookie allegedly created an online betting account under a fictitious name and then placed illegal bets while he was still under the age of 21 and not legally allowed to gamble. He is accused of […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJosh Reynolds Stays Limited On Thursday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ribs) was a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, and he remained limited during the team's Thursday practice. The 28-year-old was not knocked out of last week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so he's likely dealing with soreness or a minor ding-up. Reynolds has saved his best […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoSam LaPorta Logs Limited Practice Session On Thursday
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, but he was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday. The rookie, who posted 86 receptions during the regular season, suffered a hyper-extended knee and bone bruise against the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale. Still, he was […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoDeebo Samuel A Limited Participant On Thursday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is practicing in a limited fashion on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old picked up the ailment in the first quarter of the NFC Divisional-Round win over the Green Bay Packers after catching two passes for 24 yards. It remains to […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJameson Williams Could Have Enhanced Role Against 49ers
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hasn't been much of a factor in the team's playoff wins against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams. The 2022 first-round pick caught just four passes on six targets for 54 yards. However, Sam LaPorta (knee), Josh Reynolds (ribs), and Kalif Raymond (knee) are all on this […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoAmon-Ra St. Brown Has High Ceiling In Neutral Matchup On Sunday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a consistent producer all year, posting at least 95 receiving yards or scoring a touchdown in 17 of his 18 games. With a trip to Super Bowl LVIII on the line, the third-year pro draws a neutral matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners surrendered […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJahmyr Gibbs Could Be Heavily Involved In NFC Title Game
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has had a solid start to his postseason career in the team's wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams. In those two contests, the first-round rookie rushed 17 times for 99 yards and a touchdown and caught all eight of his targets for 83 yards. He […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoDavid Montgomery A Touchdown-Or-Bust DFS Play On Sunday
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery hasn't been a great producer in the playoffs against two strong defensive fronts, posting 90 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries against the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, he'll face another tough matchup. The San Francisco 49ers surrendered the […]
Jackson Sparks 10 months agoJared Goff Has Bust Potential Against 49ers
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been excellent in the team's two playoff wins this postseason, completing over 74% of his passes for 564 yards and three touchdowns. He has not thrown an interception. However, he faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams secondaries that were picked apart during the regular season. A […]
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