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David Montgomery Racks Up 68 Yards And A Touchdown In Win
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery rushed 14 times for 57 yards and caught his lone target for 11 yards in the 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card contest. The 26-year-old found the end zone in 11 of his 14 games during the regular season, and his good fortune […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoJared Goff Posts Efficient Outing In Playoff Win
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 22 of his 27 passing attempts for 277 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions in the 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The former No. 1 overall pick by L.A. led the Lions to three straight 75-yard touchdown drives to begin the game. Although the offense stalled in […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoLions Defense Not Worth Consideration In DFS
The Detroit Lions defense has surrendered the sixth-most passing yards per game (247.4) in 2023 and was just shredded by Nick Mullens for almost 400 yards. A matchup with the Los Angeles Rams featuring Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua awaits, so the Lions' stop unit could be in trouble. Although Detroit's front seven […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoMichael Badgley Not A Strong DFS Option On Wild Card Weekend
Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley began kicking for the team in Week 15, and he's averaged just 6.5 fantasy points per game in four starts. The veteran has made all four of his field goal attempts and connected on 13 of his 15 extra-point tries. Since Dan Campbell took over the team in 2021, Detroit […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoJosh Reynolds Could See Extra Targets On Sunday
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds had a decent year in 2023, posting 40 receptions for 608 yards and five touchdowns. He's been hit-or-miss for fantasy football and rarely valuable for DFS, but he could be in an elevated role against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Sam LaPorta (knee) is in danger of missing […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoAmon-Ra St. Brown Should Feast Against Rams Secondary
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted a career year this season, compiling 119 receptions for 1,515 yards and ten touchdowns. The second-year pro was one of the most reliable options in all of fantasy football, as he posted at least 16.6 PPR fantasy points in 13 of his 17 games. To begin postseason […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoDavid Montgomery A Touchdown-Dependent DFS Play Against Rams
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery enjoyed the best season of his career in his first year with the organization, rushing for 1,015 yards and 13 touchdowns. He began the season as the clear lead back, but rookie Jahmyr Gibbs steadily ate into his workload as the season progressed. Still, he remained a fringe RB1 […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoJahmyr Gibbs A Strong DFS Play Against Rams Despite Tough Matchup
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs exploded onto the scene as a rookie in 2023, rushing 182 times for 945 yards (5.2 YPC) and 10 touchdowns and catching 52 passes for 316 yards and one touchdown. He's set to play in his first playoff game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles has […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoJared Goff Seeks Revenge In Wild-Card Bout Versus Rams
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was excellent during the 2023 regular season, posting 4,375 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Now, he's set to face his former team in the Wild Card Round of the NFC Playoffs. Despite leading the Rams to three playoff and one Super Bowl appearance, he was traded for […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoFive Candidates To Replace Nick Saban At Alabama - Who Will Coach The Crimson Tide In 2024?
After 28 seasons, 292 wins, and seven National Championships, Nick Saban is calling it a career. It seemed like the 72-year-old would coach forever, but he ended his journey after a Rose Bowl loss to the Michigan Wolverines. He spent time as the head coach of Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, and Alabama and is widely […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoBill Belichick, Patriots Part Ways After 24 Years
Future Hall-of-Fame coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are parting ways after 24 seasons. Belichick led the Patriots to a 266-121 record. He wraps up his tenure with a 30-12 postseason record, nine Super Bowl trips, and six Super Bowl wins. Starting in 2003, the Patriots won 16 AFC East titles in 17 […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoWhich Coaches Have Been Fired? Full List Of NFL Head Coaching Vacancies and Potential Candidates
With each NFL offseason comes a slew of head coaches being shown the door. Whether a head coach has failed to make progress in recent seasons or has seemingly hit their ceiling as the leader of an organization, franchises are as impatient as ever and are always looking for the "next best thing" at head […]
Jackson Sparks 12 months agoWill Bill Belichick, Matt Eberflus, or Dennis Allen Be Fired? 2024 Offseason Outlook
Seven head coaches have already been relieved of their duties, meaning there is no shortage of vacant jobs around the NFL. While organizations usually like to get firings and hiring done quickly, we could still see more franchise leaders get let go in the coming days. Mike Vrabel and Pete Carroll were two of the […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoTitans Request Interview With Aaron Glenn For Coaching Vacancy
The Tennessee Titans have requested permission to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their vacant head-coaching position. In somewhat of a surprising move, the organization fired six-year head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, opening up their head coaching role. Glenn is one of the first candidates to be linked to Tennessee. The 51-year-old spent […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoSeahawks Expected To Be Interested In Dan Quinn
The Seattle Seahawks are moving on from long-time head coach Pete Carroll, and according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn could be a top target in their coaching search. Quinn spent the 2013 and 2014 seasons as Seattle's defensive coordinator, leading a unit that allowed fewer than 300 yards per […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoPete Carroll Out As Seahawks Head Coach
Veteran coach Pete Carroll is out as the Seattle Seahawks head coach following a 9-8 season in which the team did not qualify for the playoffs. It's a bit of a surprising move, but Seattle hasn't enjoyed much postseason success in recent seasons. Carroll will end his time in Seattle with a 137-89-1 regular season […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoZay Flowers Not Practicing To Begin Bye Week
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) is not participating in the first of three bye-week practices. The talented rookie did not play in the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but other notable starters like Odell Beckham Jr. and Lamar Jackson were held out, too. He is dealing with a calf injury, so the […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoTop 10 NFL Head Coaching Candidates For 2024 - Ben Johnson, Bobby Slowik, and more
After every NFL regular season concludes, there is always a slew of coaches who are relieved of their duties. This year, a few coaches didn't even make it to the end of the season. It's time for the coaching carousel to begin. Frank Reich, Ron Rivera, Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels, Brandon Staley Pete Carroll, Bill […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoTime To Hang It Up: Five Defensive Players That Should Retire After The 2023 Season
Saying goodbye to football and the millions of dollars that come with it is never easy. However, there comes a time when a player's productivity has dropped off or they have sustained so many injuries that they look like a shell of their former self. In many cases, it's both. With the 2023 regular season […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoOverrated and Underrated NFL Teams: AFC Contenders and Pretenders For Wild Card Weekend
Unfortunately, the NFL regular season is over, meaning 18 franchises won't play again until September. However, arguably the most exciting week in sports, featuring six playoff games, is ahead. Even though the postseason is set to begin, we're still critical of a few teams that qualified. When the NFL expanded the playoffs to allow seven […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoCedric Tillman In Concussion Protocol, Not Practicing On Tuesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and is not practicing on Tuesday, according to Jake Trotter of ESPN. The rookie apparently suffered the injury during the Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and he could be in jeopardy of missing the Wild Card bout against the Houston […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoKareem Hunt Not Practicing On Tuesday
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is not participating in practice on Tuesday leading up to the postseason matchup with the Houston Texans due to a groin injury. The 28-year-old has been listed with a groin injury for several weeks and has often missed practice, so it's not a concerning development as of now. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDustin Hopkins "Unlikely" To Kick On Saturday
Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) is unlikely to face the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card game on Saturday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. It's bad news for Cleveland in a critical time of the season, but it looks like Riley Patterson will handle the kicking duties. Hopkins was excellent during the regular […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoAmari Cooper Sitting Out On Tuesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (rest/heel) is not practicing on Tuesday heading into the Wild Card matchup with the Houston Texans. The veteran is listed on the injury report with a heel injury, though he's also listed as a veteran rest player. Cooper hasn't played since the Week 16 meeting with Houston when he […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoSean Payton Not Closing The Door On Return Of Russell Wilson
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson bounced back from a disastrous 2022 season in 2023. The veteran completed over 66% of his passes for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 15 starts. However, the Broncos still benched him for the team's final two games, marking what looked to be the end of his time […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDolphins Sign Three Veteran Edge Rushers Ahead Of Postseason
The Miami Dolphins have signed veteran edge rushers Justin Houston, Bruce Irvin, and Malik Reed just days before the wild-card game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Miami has lost Jaelen Philips (Achilles), Bradley Chubb (knee), and Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) for the season due to lower-body injuries, so depth is running thin at the important […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDonovan Smith Expected To Play On Wild-Card Weekend
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith (neck) suffered a neck injury in the Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He has not been able to suit up since, but head coach Andy Reid said he could be available on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins. Barring any setbacks, the Chiefs will get back […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoWho Is Favored To Win the Super Bowl? Betting Lines, Odds For Super Bowl LVIII
The 2023-24 NFL postseason begins on Saturday, and 14 teams have a shot at bringing home the Lombardi Trophy in February. As we know, not all playoff teams are created equal, and there are often massive disparities in betting odds between Super Bowl long shots and Super Bowl favorites. Below, we'll dive into the lines […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoOverrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing Final NCAA CFB Rankings
The 2023-24 college football season wrapped up on Monday night with the Michigan Wolverines defeating the Washington Huskies in an exciting College Football Playoff National Championship Game (until the fourth quarter). It'll be a long wait for next season's action to begin, but we can analyze the sport all offseason long. Despite every team's resume […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoOverrated and Underrated NFL Teams: NFC Contenders and Pretenders For Wild Card Weekend
The 2023 NFL season began in September, and the regular season is already over in what feels like a blink of an eye. As we head toward postseason action, there are clear contenders and pretenders who qualified for a Wild Card contest. When the NFL expanded the playoffs to allow seven teams from each conference […]
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