vendredi 30 novembre 2018

New on SI: Five Key Legal Points Surrounding Kareem Hunt

In the aftermath of Kareem Hunt's release from the Chiefs, a look at the legal fallout since the video became public.

New on SI: A Repeat of the Ray Rice Case? Kareem Hunt Hardly Compares

Careful comparing Kareem Hunt's story to Ray Rice's. The two cases carry key differences despite looking similar on the surface.

New on SI: Chiefs Release RB Kareem Hunt After Hotel Video Surfaces

Hunt, 23, had been placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list on Friday after video surfaced of him attacking a woman in a Cleveland hotel.

New on SI: The Kareem Hunt Video: Has the NFL Learned Nothing Since Ray Rice?

As video of Kareem Hunt’s altercation with a woman surfaces, the question is, why didn’t the NFL see it? And would it have made a difference?

New on SI: Report: Chiefs Sent Kareem Hunt Home From Team Facility After Release of Hotel Video

Hunt was sent home pending further action after TMZ Sports released footage on Friday that appeared to show Hunt attacking a woman in a Cleveland hotel last February.

New on SI: Redskins Executive Doug Williams Apologizes for Reuben Foster Comments

Williams defended Washington's decision to sign foster despite his recent domestic violence arrest. 

New on SI: Hotel Video Appears to Show Chiefs' Kareem Hunt Attacking Woman

A video has surfaced of Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt attacking a woman in a Cleveland hotel in February. 

New on SI: Jared Allen, Former NFL Players Aim to Become Olympic Curlers

Former NFL players Jared Allen, Marc Bulger, Keith Bullock and Michael Roos want to take their passion for curling all the way to the Olympics.

New on SI: Reuben Foster, Colin Kaepernick and the Cold Calculations That NFL Teams Make

Why would a team be more willing to sign a player accused of domestic violence than one who kneels for the national anthem? The answer says a lot about the NFL, and about us.

New on SI: Who Is the Most Boring Team in the NFL?

There are some NFL teams that move the needle every week. These are the ones that don't.

New on SI: Richard Sherman Says He Doesn't 'Really Have a Relationship' With Russell Wilson

Sherman and the 49ers will face Wilson and the Seahawks this Sunday.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019 Position Primers: Greedy Williams, Deandre Baker Lead Defensive Backs

In a defense-heavy draft class, expect these seven defensive backs to be near the top of draft boards across the NFL.

New on SI: QB Stock Watch: It’s Prove-It Time for Ryan Tannehill in Miami

The next three games will be a window for the Dolphins to evaluate whether to stick with their former first-rounder move on in 2019.

New on SI: Week 13 DFS Values and Picks: Davante Adams and Phillip Lindsay Lead the Way

Davante Adams and Phillip Lindsay have been two of the most consistent high performers all season. They kick off our look at the best DFS plays for Week 13.

New on SI: Frontrunners to Win NFL Coach of the Year

Between Andy Reid, Matt Nagy, Bill O’Brien and Sean Payton—and you can’t forget Sean McVay or Bill Belichick—the most tightly contested NFL awards race might be for coach of the year.

jeudi 29 novembre 2018

New on SI: With Win Over Saints, Cowboys Prove Their Defense Can Compete With NFL’s Offensive Juggernauts

The Cowboys' defense shined on a major stage on Thursday night, with two young linebackers impressing against the Saints' high-flying offense. 

New on SI: Cowboys Defeat Saints in Defensive Struggle on Thursday Night Football

The Saints were held scoreless in the first half for the first time in 71 games.

New on SI: NFL Sunday Vegas Totals Roundup and Best Bets

The Chiefs and Rams are both coming off byes following their high-scoring affair on MNF in Week 11. But should you bet the under on these two teams' games?

New on SI: Randall Cobb: Aaron Rodgers is 'Getting Ready to Light Everybody Up This Week'

Cobb believes he'll be ready to play on Sunday after missing six of the Packers' last eight games with a hamstring injury.

New on SI: Report: Former Bills QB Nathan Peterman to Work Out for Broncos

Peterman is a free agent after being released by the Bills on Nov. 12.

New on SI: NFL Week 13 Picks: Who Will Win Cowboys-Saints?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 13 games...

New on SI: NFL Week 13 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 13 games?

New on SI: NFL Week 13: Preview and Analysis for Each Sunday Game

What can we expect in each of the 14 games to be played on Sunday? A quick look at the upcoming slate.

New on SI: How to Watch Saints vs. Cowboys: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Saints and Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 29.

New on SI: Browns Offensive Coordinator Defends Baker Mayfield Speaking Out About Hue Jackson

Baker Mayfield criticized Hue Jackson on Sunday for joining the Bengals' coaching staff.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Should Keep Speaking His Mind

Baker Mayfield set off a firestorm when he coldly shook Hue Jackson’s hand after beating the Bengals in Week 12—and he has continued to speak openly and honestly about it when asked by the media. Why the Browns QB should continue to not shy away from telling the truth.

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 13 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 13? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Doug Williams: Redskins Front Office United on Reuben Foster Decision

Doug Williams said he knew there would be scrutiny over the decision, but also said "this is small potatoes [compared to] a lot of things out there" across the country.

New on SI: Deion Sanders: Baker Mayfield 'Does Not Understand That [the NFL] is a Business'

Sanders cautioned Mayfield after the rookie's comments about former head coach Hue Jackson.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Matt Ryan Thriving Despite Falcons' Record

The Falcons are struggling and Lamar Jackson has won two straight, but Matt Ryan is clearly the QB to play in their match-up this week.

New on SI: Cam Newton: 'I'm Playing the Best Football of My Career'

Newton is averaging career highs in completion percentage and passing yards per game in 2018.

New on SI: Explaining an Aaron Rodgers Fourth-Down Mistake (For Those Still Confused)

My Extra Point column on Monday was about a coach and a quarterback’s shared responsibility for the Packers’ uneven offensive performance. I cited a single play as an example of Rodgers’s tendency to work outside of the play design—a successful play design, in this case—costing the Packers an easy fourth-down conversion. In response to some misguided criticism, here’s a deeper dive to further explain that play

New on SI: Terrell Owens on End Zone Celebrations: 'I Wish I Played Now, I'd Probably Have a Million Followers'

Owens tallied numerous excessive celebration penalities in addition to his 153 career touchdown catches. 

New on SI: Terrell Owens Says He Would Have Knelt Beside Colin Kaepernick During Anthem

T.O. says he would kneel with Colin Kaepernick during anthem if he were still playing. 

New on SI: Terrell Owens Isn’t Done Talking

Years after his retirement from the NFL, and months after his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, Terrell Owens is still working to right the reputation he created on the football field.

New on SI: How It All Went Wrong in Packerland

A one-of-a-kind franchise, a front office’s conservative approach, a roster caught in limbo, and the friction between the legendary quarterback and the embattled head coach. A closer examination of what has led to the Green Bay Packers’ most disappointing season of the past decade.

New on SI: Week 13 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Carlos Hyde is expected to see the bulk of Jacksonville's carries with Leonard Fournette suspended, making him one of our top Sneaky Starts for Week 13.

New on SI: Report: Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky Out vs. Giants, Chase Daniel to Start

Daniel completed 27 of 37 attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns vs. Detroit in Week 12. 

New on SI: Last Roundup for the Patriots?

Aging stars, a daunting ’19 cap situation and some barren drafts give this march to the playoffs the feel of a finale for the Patriots dynasty. 

New on SI: Reuben Foster’s Situation Shows How the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List Is Being Misused

Shortly after Reuben Foster was claimed by Washington on Tuesday, the NFL placed him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List—a list that’s supposed to be utilized for players under special circumstances, but has lately become a haven for guys facing domestic violence charges. A possible fix? Count players on the list toward the 53-man roster.

mercredi 28 novembre 2018

New on SI: Chargers vs. Steelers Betting Preview: AFC Powers Clash on Sunday Night

Although Los Angeles has prevailed in seven of its past eight games, the Chargers have yet to beat an opponent that currently has more than six wins.

New on SI: Vikings vs. Patriots Betting Preview: New England Looks to Continue Dominance at Home

Not only have the Patriots been consistently winning games at home, but they’ve been dominating opponents in the process. Will New England continue that trend against the Vikings?

New on SI: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 13 Bets Against the Spread

Which road favorites are Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit taking in this week's slate? Their picks and more in MMQB's best bets for Week 13.

New on SI: Thursday Night Football Odds and Best Prop Bets: Saints at Cowboys

Despite not scoring last week, Alvin Kamara remains this week's best bet to score a touchdown anytime.

New on SI: Jaguars Have 'High Level of Concern' CB Jalen Ramsey Won't Play on Sunday vs. Colts

Ramsey could miss the first game of his career when the team hosts Indianapolis on Sunday.

New on SI: Blake Bortles Talks Future in Jacksonville, Getting Benched: 'I Put Myself in This Position'

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said Cody Kessler will start the remainder of the season in place of Blake Bortles.

New on SI: Cowboys-Saints Pick: Can Red-Hot Cowboys Keep Up With NFL's Best Team?

The Cowboys' offense has been clicking since the Amari Cooper trade, but now they face the NFL's top team.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Stands by Hue Jackson Comments: 'I Speak My Mind, That's How I Am'

Mayfield stood by his criticism of Hue Jackson's decision to join the Bengals' coaching staff so soon after being fired by Cleveland.

New on SI: Analyzing the Shift From Player Agent to Team Exec

Making the move from representing players to becoming a team executive is becoming more common for agents across all sports—take, for example, former MLB agent Brodie Van Wagenen, who was just named the new GM of the New York Mets.

New on SI: My Cause, My Cleats: Players’ Stories

From a shelter for homeless youth to adoption, the Special Olympics and pediatric cancer care, here are some of the causes NFL players will be supporting on Sunday 

New on SI: Michael Vick Says Ravens' Rookie QB Lamar Jackson Should 'Proceed with Caution' When Rushing

Vick, who owns the league record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 6,109, knows a thing or two about using your legs in the NFL. 

New on SI: With Blake Bortles Benched, Jaguars Are Stuck in a Self-Inflicted Quarterback Quandary

Jacksonville clearly stuck with Blake Bortles for too long—and now it’s too late. What could the team have done in order to avoid this sticky situation, and where should it go from here?

New on SI: Target and Snap Report: Replacing Melvin Gordon and Leonard Fournette

Two star running backs are out, and two more may join them. Let's make sense of those four backfields.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Buy, Sell, or Hold: D.J. Moore a Sneaky Add Before the Playoffs

D.J. Moore is emerging as the Panthers are reeling. That could mean big things for the rookie out of Maryland. He leads our last look at the fantasy football trade market for the 2018 season.

New on SI: Matt Ryan’s Cause: Care and Support for Preterm Babies and Their Families

When Ryan’s twin boys were born premature, he and his wife, Sarah, faced difficult and frightening moments. Now Ryan wants to help other families in such circumstances get the care they need.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Team Needs, Part II: Cowboys, Patriots, Steelers and More

These teams are still in it, but it’s never too early to take a look at the roster holes some of the NFL’s best teams need to fill next spring.

New on SI: Ranking the NFL’s Potential Head Coach Job Openings

If you’re a candidate for an NFL head coaching position, which team would you most like to interview for?

mardi 27 novembre 2018

New on SI: Report: Lamar Jackson Likely to Remain Ravens' Starter vs. Falcons

Jackson threw for 178 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 71 yards and another score vs. Oakland last week.

New on SI: Washington Claims Reuben Foster, Sending the Message That Winning Matters Most

Reuben Foster may never play a down of football for Washington, but the team claiming him off waivers sends the wrong message—the linebacker needs help, not another NFL contract.

New on SI: Sources: Redskins Claim Reuben Foster on Waivers Following Domestic Violence Arrest

The 49ers released Foster Sunday following his arrest Saturday night on domestic violence charges.

New on SI: The NFL and Social Justice: Team-by-Team Efforts

Two years after Colin Kaepernick first kneeled during the national anthem, and one year after the creation of the NFL-Players Coalition social justice platform, here's a compilation of some of the projects and programs all 32 teams have put in place.

New on SI: Jared Goff Joins Brewers Players in Fundraising for California Wildfires, Shooting Victims

Goff joins the Brewers' Christian Yelich, Ryan Braun and Mike Moustakas in fundraising.

New on SI: Lamar Jackson's Teammates Are Raving About What They See

Critics have had questions for Lamar Jackson, but so far his teammates have been finding answers.

New on SI: Saints vs. Cowboys Betting Preview: Does Dallas Have Shot of Pulling Off Upset?

It’s hard to find an angle that suggests the Saints’ impressive win streak will come to an end in Dallas. Our betting preview for Thursday night's game.

New on SI: The NFL and Social Justice: This Is What Players and Teams Are Doing in Their Communities

A year after social justice came to the forefront in the NFL, money is in the pipeline, and players and teams are engaging on causes close to the heart. When someone asks what they’re doing, here are some answers

New on SI: NFL Week 13 Expert Best Bets: Two Strong AFC North Plays on the Board

Looking to add excitement to your Sunday? Here are our experts' favorite Week 13 bets. 

New on SI: J.J. Watt Dedicates Texans' Monday Night Football Win to Late Owner Bob McNair

The Texans team owner and founder died Friday.

New on SI: What Made Nick Foles's Super Bowl LII Performance So Special?

The performance of Eagles' QB Nick Foles during Super Bowl LII—and the events leading up to that magical play—marked one of 2018's standout achievements.

New on SI: Buccaneers' Jameis Winston Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Filed by Uber Driver

Jameis Winston was suspended three games in relation to the incident discussed in this lawsuit.

New on SI: NASA Engineers Mimicked NFL Celebration After InSight Landed on Mars

49ers receivers Marquise Goodwin and Kendrick Bourne inspired a NASA pair's dance that went viral following InSight's Mars landing.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: Patriots Positioned For First-Round Bye

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through Week 12. 

New on SI: Week 13 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Case Keenum Can Get Fantasy Owners Into the Playoffs

Trusting your fantasy football playoff fate to Case Keenum may seem like a risk, but his recent play and matchup make him one of the top streaming options in Week 13.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Training Room: Crushing News for Melvin Gordon

Melvin Gordon's career year went on hold after he sprained his MCL in Week 12. He should be able to return for the Chargers, but will it be in time to help his fantasy owners win a championship? We take a look in the Week 13 Training Room.

New on SI: Watch: Jeopardy! Questions if Lions Can Win Super Bowl by 2030

Can the Lions win a Super Bowl by 2030 though?

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Saints Still No. 1, Cowboys Climb Into Top 10

Not much movement at the top, but the Cowboys, Broncos and Browns are on the rise.

New on SI: Simulating Three Potential NFL Playoff Scenarios

Texans winning out? A Colts and Broncos plunge? The Browns in the playoffs?! It’s all possible based on these scenarios crafted by the NFL playoff simulator.

New on SI: Drew Brees Is Hiding in Plain Sight

The short guy with the shoulder injury. The rejection in San Diego and the posthurricane redemption in New Orleans. Six feet of calm, cool and collected dad, overshadowed by his glitzier quarterback cohort. If this is how you see the Saints’ quarterback—boy, are you missing out.  

New on SI: 2019 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Bosa to San Francisco, QBs to Tampa and Denver

Our second projection of the first round remains heavy on defense, but a couple of QB-needy teams find their passers.

New on SI: NFL Mock Draft 2.0: The Top Three Picks

The 2019 NFL draft class is loaded with defensive linemen, so it should be no surprise that the first three players in our latest mock draft are ... defensive linemen. 

lundi 26 novembre 2018

New on SI: Less Hits on Deshaun Watson Generate More Wins for the Texans

Deshaun Watson isn't getting hit (as much) anymore, and coincidentally, the Texans keep rolling. 

New on SI: Watch: Texans RB Lamar Miller Scores on 97-Yard Touchdown Run

Miller is the only player in NFL history with two career 95-plus yard rushing touchdowns.

New on SI: Leonard Fournette Suspended One Game Following Jags-Bills Brawl

Fournette was ejected in the third quarter along with Bills linebacker Shaq Lawson.

New on SI: Nathaniel Hackett on His Firing, Tyler Lockett on Seahawks, Gronk’s Clapback Moment, More Notes

Plus, the potential financial impact of cutting Blake Bortles, Joey Bosa back on the field, the Colts’ stellar rookie defenders and more notes from Week 12 in the NFL.

New on SI: How to Watch Titans vs. Texans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Titans play the Texans in a key AFC South battle on Monday Night Football.

New on SI: Colts TE Jack Doyle Placed on Injured Reserve After Kidney Injury

Doyle has 26 catches and two touchdowns this season. 

New on SI: Bengals Place QB Andy Dalton on Injured Reserve After Thumb Injury

Dalton exited in the second half of Cincinnati's 35-20 loss to the Browns on Sunday

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Rips Damien Woody After Analyst Compares Him to Hue Jackson

Woody said that Mayfield needed to grow up during Monday's episode of ESPN's First Take 

New on SI: ABC to Broadcast All Three Days of 2019 NFL Draft

For the first time, ABC will televise all three days of the NFL draft. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire: Grab Adam Humphries, Doug Martin

The fantasy football playoffs are just around the corner, so owners should be approaching the Week 13 waiver wire with different strategies based on your current playoff status. Already locked up a spot? Look a few weeks ahead. In contention? Look to next week only.

New on SI: Jaguars Bench Blake Bortles, Name Cody Kessler Starting Quarterback vs. Colts

Cody Kessler is winless in his eight career starts.

New on SI: Why Hue Jackson Coaching the Bengals Wouldn’t Be a Great Idea

After Jackson was fired mid-season as the Browns head coach, Cincinnati brought him back onto their staff, reportedly as a possible successor to Marvin Lewis. But how can the Bengals feel comfortable with a guy who went 3-36-1 in charge?

New on SI: The Brawl in Buffalo: Sometimes ‘Being a Man’ Means Punching Someone Who Is Wearing a Helmet

And more from the Bills’ win over the Jaguars, including the warranted excitement over what Josh Allen could become, from the Monday Morning NFL Podcast

New on SI: Week 13 Fantasy Football Droppables: Feel Free to Let Devin Funchess Go

Devin Funchess has been one of this season's biggest disappointments and finds himself among our fantasy football Droppables going into Week 13.

New on SI: Eric Reid Questions NFL's Drug Testing After 5th Random Test: 'It Doesn't Feel Very Random'

Eric Reid previously called out the NFL for the amount he was getting drug tested.

New on SI: Bills Remind Jalen Ramsey of Previous Josh Allen Criticism After Beating Jaguars

The Bills were ready to remind Jalen Ramsey about what he said about quarterback Josh Allen during the offseason.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Plants His Flag: Week 12 in the NFL

The brash Browns rookie made a statement—about himself, his team, and Hue Jackson—in a resounding win in Cincinnati. Plus, Philip Rivers’ big bounce-back, the Broncos’ trick to upset Pittsburgh (and get back in the playoff hunt), the Vikes’ adjustment that shut down Aaron Rodgers, and much more as the season hits the homestretch  

dimanche 25 novembre 2018

New on SI: Debunking the Myths of Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers Offense

Head coach Mike McCarthy has been criticized for running a stale offense, but that hasn’t been the case over the last two months as he’s incorporated concepts from, among other systems, Sean McVay’s Rams offense. It’s time for an examination of Aaron Rodgers’s role in Green Bay’s uneven performance.

New on SI: NFL’s Most Vindicated Through Week 12

The Browns beating up on the Bengals with former coach Hue Jackson on the opposing sideline? That’s a top-notch vindicating performance. Who else in the NFL has been vindicated so far this season?

New on SI: Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins Excel in Vikings’ Crucial NFC North Win Over Packers

A playoff spot is looking more and more distant for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers after suffering their latest loss to Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and the Vikings.

New on SI: Despite Wear and Tear, Rob Gronkowski Remains a Vital Part of Patriots’ Offense

Gronkowski’s body is starting to show the toll of his physical style of play, but his blocking ability—and the fact that he still draws at least one top defender when he’s on the field—keeps him on the field for the Patriots when he’s healthy.

New on SI: Watch: Vikings Break Out Limbo Celebration vs. Packers on Sunday Night Football

The Vikings celebrated a touchdown on Sunday night by showing off how low they can go.

New on SI: Report: Chargers RB Melvin Gordon Suffered MCL Injury vs. Steelers

Chargers running back Melvin Gordon rushed 10 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns prior to going down with a knee injury Sunday against the Cardinals.

New on SI: Cordarrelle Patterson Was Caught Grabbing Henry Anderson Right Where It Hurt

CBS zoomed in on Cordarrelle Patterson aggressively clutching Henry Anderson’s groin in an attempt to out of an end-of-play scrum, and it spread like wildfire on Twitter. Luckily for Anderson, he says “I didn’t really feel anything. So, I don’t think he got a hold of it.” 

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 13 NFL Game

Are the Browns favored against the Texans? What did the line open at for Vikings at Patriots?

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 13 Early Waiver Wire

Why Lamar Jackson, Doug Martin and D.J. Moore should be on your short list of fantasy football players to add before Week 13.

New on SI: Philip Rivers Has Record Day, Goes 28-of-29 in Chargers Win vs. Cardinals

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers set the NFL record for most consecutive completions to start a game.

New on SI: Watch: Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster Roasts Broncos for 97-Yard Touchdown

JuJu Smith-Schuster turned on the jets for this score.

New on SI: Watch: Dolphins' Xavien Howard Records Two Interceptions in 14 Seconds

Howard recorded interceptions on back-to-back plays during the Dolphins' contest against the Colts.

New on SI: Watch: Steelers Kicker Connects With Offensive Lineman for Touchdown on Fake Field Goal

Steelers kicker Chris Boswell and offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva probably had a hard time controlling their excitement for this call in the hudle.

New on SI: Seahawks in Control of Their Playoff Destiny After Victory Against Panthers

Three straight wins have turned into three straight losses for the Carolina Panthers, who let a crucial NFL playoff tiebreaker slip through their fingers in a loss against Seattle Seahawks.

New on SI: Week 12 Takeaways: Seahawks Get It Done Again, Bills and Jags Brawl, Hue Jackson’s Latest Humiliation

Plus, Josh Allen’s magnificence, the Eagles stay alive, Gronk gets back in the end zone, and has Lamar Jackson bought himself another start?

New on SI: Watch: Broncos' Will Parks Saves Touchdown, Forces Fumble Out of End Zone

Denver safety Will Parks  made a great play against Pittsburgh's Xavier Grimble.

New on SI: How to Watch Packers vs. Vikings on Sunday Night Football: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Packers vs. Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: Watch: Browns QB Baker Mayfield Sounds Off On Hue Jackson

Mayfield shared what he thought of former Browns head coach Hue Jackson joining the Bengals mid-season.

New on SI: Texans-Titans Pick: Will Mike Vrabel's Defense Slow Down Deshaun Watson?

The Texans have won seven straight games, but their former defensive coordinator comes to town with a plan to shut them down.

New on SI: Browns' Offense Erupts for 35 Points in Commanding Victory Over Bengals

Cleveland scored 28 first-half points for the first time since 1991.

New on SI: Watch: Bills, Jaguars Brawl After Donte Moncrief Touchdown Grab

Leonard Fournette and Shaq Lawson were both ejected. 

New on SI: Watch: Seahawks' Tyler Lockett Reenacts the Allen Iverson Step-Over Following Touchdown

There have been some great celebrations this week.

New on SI: NFL Week 12 Injury Report: Andy Dalton Suffers Thumb Injury vs. Browns

Here is a list of players who were injured during Week 12 in the NFL.

New on SI: Watch: Browns' Damarious Randall Gives Intercepted Ball to Former Coach Hue Jackson

The Browns seem to be doing just fine without their former coach.

New on SI: Tom Brady Leapfrogs Peyton Manning for Most Passing Yards in NFL History

Brady is expected to cross the 80,000-yard mark by the end of 2018. 

New on SI: How to Watch Redblacks vs. Stampeders: Grey Cup Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Redblacks vs. the Stampeders in the Grey Cup on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: Which NFL Players Protested Racial Injustice During the National Anthem in Week 12?

Get a roundup of all the NFL players who protested racial injustice with a demonstration during the national anthem in Week 12 of the 2018 season.

New on SI: Cam Newton Rocks 'Creed' Cleats For Panthers' Matchup vs. Seahawks

Newton and the Panthers are fifth in the NFC entering Sunday. 

New on SI: How to Watch Dolphins vs. Colts: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Dolphins vs. the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: How to Watch Cardinals vs. Chargers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Chargers vs. Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 25. 

New on SI: How to Watch Steelers vs. Broncos: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Steelers vs. Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 25. 

New on SI: Report: Hue Jackson May Be 'In Line' for Bengals Head Coaching Job After Marvin Lewis

Jackson was Cincinnati's offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015. 

New on SI: 49ers Release LB Reuben Foster After Domestic Violence Charge

Foster was suspended for the first two games of 2017 after a pair of arrests. 

New on SI: How to Watch Giants vs. Eagles: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch the Giants vs Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: How to Watch 49ers vs. Buccaneers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch 49ers vs. Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 25 from Raymond James Stadium.

New on SI: How to Watch Seahawks vs. Panthers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Seahawks vs. the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: How to Watch Patriots vs. Jets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Patriots vs. Jets on Sunday, Nov. 25 at MetLife Stadium.

New on SI: How to Watch Jaguars vs. Bills: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch an AFC matchup between the Jaguars and Bills on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: How to Watch Raiders vs. Ravens: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Raiders play the Ravens in an AFC matchup on Sunday, Nov. 25.

New on SI: How to Watch Browns vs. Bengals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Bengals and Browns square off in an AFC North matchup on Sunday, Nov. 25.

vendredi 23 novembre 2018

New on SI: Titans vs. Texans Betting Preview: AFC South Rivals Clash on Monday Night

Although Houston has prevailed in seven straight games, the Texans have been far from dominant during their current win streak.

New on SI: Sunday Roundup: Who to Bet on in Every NFL Week 12 Afternoon Game

After three Thanksgiving Day games, there's still plenty of football to devour in Week 12. Here are your betting plays for the Sunday afternoon games.

New on SI: Bob McNair’s Legacy: A Respected NFL Voice and a Complicated Legacy

The Texans owner was strong behind-the-scenes presence among NFL leadership who gained greater public prominence for his later comments on divisive issues 

New on SI: Houston Texans Owner Bob McNair Dies at 81

McNair was awarded the league's 32nd franchise in 1999, with the Houston Texans playing their first game in 2002. 

New on SI: Packers vs. Vikings Betting Preview: Green Bay Still Looking for First 2018 Road Win

Expect Minnesota to try to get its ground game going against a Green Bay defense that has struggled against the run. Our Vikings-Packers betting preview.

New on SI: Report: Sam Darnold Out vs. Patriots, Josh McCown to Start

McCown will make his second start of the season in Week 12.

New on SI: Lamar Jackson Expected to Start in Week 12 vs. Raiders

Jackson totaled 269 yards in his first career start on Nov. 18.

New on SI: Report: Josh Allen to Start for Bills vs. Jaguars

Allen last played on Oct. 14 vs. Houston

New on SI: QB Stock Watch: We Haven’t Seen the Best of Mariota Yet

The Titans might not be certain exactly what their young QB will become, but Mariota has shown enough to be treated as the team’s long-term answer under center.

New on SI: Week 12 DFS Values and Picks: It's Another Melvin Gordon Week

Melvin Gordon may be one of the most expensive players on the DFS main slate, but he's still one of the best dollar-for-dollar values. He leads our look at Week 12 DFS plays.

New on SI: NFL Week 12: Previews and Analysis for Each Sunday Game

From Andy Benoit’s film study, key matchups and schemes to watch for across the Sunday slate.

New on SI: Could an Alabama Team Under Nick Saban Beat an NFL Team? Several Former Players Think So

It’s long been debated whether or not Alabama’s dominant teams could hold their own against the professionals, so we posed the question to several former Bama stars currently in the NFL—and while some remained measured, others are fully confident in their college coach’s ability.

New on SI: Week 12 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Josh Adams seems to be taking over as the go-to back in Philadelphia, landing him among our fantasy football Sneaky Starts for Week 12.

jeudi 22 novembre 2018

New on SI: Everybody Loved Redskins' Trey Quinn Paying Homage to Michael Scott With The Scarn Dance

Why haven't there been more The Office-themed touchdown celebrations?

New on SI: After Another Blatant Helmet Hit Goes Unpenalized, Here’s What the NFL Should Do

New on SI: Falcons Couldn't Keep Up With High-Powered Saints, and More Thanksgiving Takeaways

The Saints left the Falcons in the dust en route to their 10th-straight win, the Bears—without starting QB Mitchell Trubisky—denied a punchless Lions team and the Cowboys pulled atop the NFC East (for now) after a crucial win against the Redskins.

New on SI: Saints Comfortably Beat Falcons Behind Drew Brees’s Four TDs on Thanksgiving

The Saints are now 10-1 on the season and riding a 10-game winning streak.

New on SI: NFC East Race Still Wide Open After the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Win Over Redskins

Dallas and Washington are now tied (the Cowboys currently have the tiebreaker lead) atop the NFC East and the Eagles are still looming large behind them. 

New on SI: Watch: Redskins' Jordan Reed Takes Hit to Helmet, No Penalty Thrown

Wshington was trying to complete a comeback against the Cowboys Thursday, but the team's chances were shot after this controversial no-call.

New on SI: Cowboys Take Down Redskins in NFC East Showdown on Thanksgiving Day

The Cowboys beat the Redskins 31-23 in the Thanksgiving Day rivalry showdown.

New on SI: Watch: Ezekiel Elliott Puts Dak Prescott in Salvation Army Kettle, Celebration Gets Flagged

Zeke just loves to include the kettle in his touchdown celebrations.

New on SI: Watch: Cowboys' Amari Cooper Mimics 76ers’ Markelle Fultz's Free Throw Shot After Touchdown

Amari Cooper turned this touchdown into an and-1.

New on SI: Watch: Ezekiel Elliott Celebrates TD by Dropping Money into Salvation Army Kettle

Zeke is in the giving spirit.

New on SI: Watch: Bears Pull Out Some Stellar TD Celebrations During Their Thanksgiving Day Win

The Bears know how to celebrate Thanksgiving.

New on SI: Bears Score 14 Points in Fourth Quarter to Beat Lions on Thanksgiving Day

A 14-point fourth quarter secured the Thanksgiving day win for Chicago against Detroit.

New on SI: How to Watch Falcons vs. Saints: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Falcons vs. Saints online and on TV from on Nov. 22.

New on SI: Thanksgiving Day NFL Injury Report: Bears QB Mitch Trubisky Out vs. Lions

Here is a list of injured players going into Thanksgiving Day's NFL games.

New on SI: How to Watch Redskins vs. Cowboys: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Cowboys and Redskins play in a key NFC East bout on Thanksgiving Day.

New on SI: How to Watch Bears vs. Lions: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Bears vs. Lions on Thanksgiving.

New on SI: NFL Week 12 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 12 games?

New on SI: NFL Week 12 Picks: Who Will Win the Thanksgiving Games?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 12 games...

mercredi 21 novembre 2018

New on SI: On Thanksgiving, the Cowboys Finally Feel Like the Team They’ve Wanted to Be

Heading into a showcase game against the division-rival Redskins, Dallas believes it’s made the moves to position itself for a serious playoff run

New on SI: Setting the Table for the Thanksgiving Day NFL Games

Before you settle in front of the TV with some turkey, we break down the biggest key matchups for each of the three Thanksgiving NFL games.

New on SI: Thanksgiving Thursday NFL Odds and Best Prop Bets

The trio of NFL games on Thanksgiving point to quality opportunities to wager like Tarik Cohen and Adrian Peterson finding the end zone. 

New on SI: Kenny Stills Explains His Reason for Wearing a 'Bring Back Kap' Shirt

Stills wore the shirt in support of Colin Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL since 2016.

New on SI: Four Years After Trial, Adrian Peterson Says He Still Physically Disciplines His Kids

The veteran NFL running back says that he employs different methods in disciplining his kids.

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 12 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 12? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Cowboys Rookie Receiver Michael Gallup Intends to Play Just Days After Brother's Sudden Death

Gallup had been away from the Cowboys after his brother tragically died by suicide last week.

New on SI: Report: Chase Daniel Likely to Start as Bears QB Over Mitch Trubisky vs. Lions

Trubisky suffered a shoulder bruise during last week's game against the Vikings.

New on SI: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 12 Bets Against the Spread

Which underdogs are Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit taking in NFC rivalry games? Their picks and more in MMQB's best bets of the week. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 12 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: You Can Trust Ben Roethlisberger on the Road

Ben Roethlisberger has worrisome career home/road splits, but he should be fine to start on Sunday.

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Donates $1 Million to Relief, Recovery Efforts for Communities Affected by Camp Fire

The long-time Packers quarterback is a northern California native.

New on SI: NFL Draft 2019: Scouts’ Takes on the Loaded Defensive Line Class

For embattled NFL defenses, the calvary is coming on draft day next spring. NFL scouts shared their takes on the top D-linemen in the draft, including three potential top-five picks, a Division-II prospect making noise, and one big name who a scout feels is being overrated. Plus, an Iron Bowl battle between a couple of overachievers.

New on SI: NFL Head Coaching Candidates: Who’s in Line as the Carousel Starts to Spin

As struggling teams start thinking about 2019 and potential coaching changes, top candidates include hot coordinators, intriguing college names and a few wild cards

New on SI: Amari Cooper Has Been the Difference for Dallas

Cooper’s arrival has given Dak Prescott another target, and more importantly, opened up the run game for Ezekiel Elliott.

New on SI: It’s Time to Stop Asking Quarterback Prospects About Transitioning to the NFL Game

Something else that Monday night’s game between Jared Goff’s Rams and Patrick Mahomes’s Chiefs emphasized: Quarterbacks who played in spread offenses in college can transition just fine to the NFL game.

mardi 20 novembre 2018

New on SI: NFL Sunday Betting Totals Roundup and Best Bets for Week 12

Just two of the 11 games kicking off on Sunday have Over/Under totals listed above 50 points on the NFL Week 12 odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.

New on SI: Thanksgiving Day Start ’Em, Sit ’Em

Thanksgiving week calls for two versions of Start ’Em, Sit ’Em. One that looks ahead to the weekend, and another that covers the three games on Thanksgiving Day.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Buy, Sell, or Hold: Sony Michel Lurking as a Buy-Low Candidate

Sony Michel has dealt with a knee injury, bye and poor performance in recent weeks. All that could make him the type of buy-low candidate who swings fantasy championships.

New on SI: Steelers vs. Broncos Betting Preview: Denver Has Value as Home Underdog

The Steelers have been far more careless with the football on the road than they’ve been at home this season.

New on SI: Report: Broncos Waive CB Adam 'Pacman' Jones

Jones appeared in seven games and logged two starts for the Broncos this season.

New on SI: Ryan Tannehill Returning as Dolphins Starting Quarterback After Missing Five Games

Ryan Tannehill hasn't taken the field for the Dolphins since Week 5.

New on SI: Thanksgiving Football Betting Preview: Can Bears Continue Strong Play?

Can the Bears continue their winning streak in the early game against Detroit? Our top bets in all three Thanksgiving games. 

New on SI: NFL Week 12 Expert Best Bets: Falcons Undervalued on Thanksgiving

The Saints are overvalued as a nearly two-touchdown favorite on Thanksgiving, but another double-digit favorite is in a strong spot to deliver for bettors this weekend.

New on SI: Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: Jameis Winston Returns to a Lucrative Position

Tampa Bay Quarterback has been one of the best fantasy football players this season, no matter if it has been Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick getting the start. We take a look at where Winston stands to kick off our Week 12 fantasy football rankings.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Needs for the League’s Worst Teams

For fans looking beyond the 2018 season, the biggest needs for the 16 teams comprising the bottom half of the NFL, and the 2019 draft prospects who could fit the bill for each.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Saints Still No. 1, Bears Leap to No. 6

Our top five teams remain the same from last week but no team in our poll jumped higher than our new No. 6, the Bears.

New on SI: In a City Hurting After Tragedy, Rams-Chiefs Brought Something Extraordinary

The spotlight was on not only the Rams and the Chiefs as they made NFL history on Monday night, but also on the first responders who worked tirelessly in the wake of the shooting in Thousand Oaks and the two wildfires that scorched the land less than 30 miles away from the Los Angeles Coliseum.

New on SI: In Jacksonville, Scenes From a Lost Season

Jalen Ramsey wears his villain mask as trade rumors swirl, the young guys keep themselves entertained in a locker room with no video games, the offense hits rock bottom, and veterans across the locker room say they saw the skid coming. How the Jaguars are dealing with the fact that it has all fallen apart.

New on SI: On Monday Night Football, Rams Honor L.A. Community Impacted by Recent Tragedies

Monday night’s thriller between the Rams and the Chiefs was even more than the high-powered game everyone expected it to be—and the game’s relocation from Mexico City to Los Angeles made for a powerful moment in the wake of the area’s recent tragedies.

lundi 19 novembre 2018

New on SI: Watch: Rams Players Share Win With Impacted Families of Borderline Bar Shooting

A close-fought win gave Los Angeles something to celebrate.

New on SI: Rams-Chiefs Broke the NFL for Good, So What Happens Next?

The NFL will never be the same again after Monday night. Here's why Rams-Chiefs will impact the entire league going forward. 

New on SI: Rams Outlast Chiefs in Highest-Scoring Monday Night Football Game Ever

Chiefs-Rams was the first NFL game in history where both teams scored 50 points each.

New on SI: Chiefs-Rams Game Goes Back and Forth, Twitter Reacts to Madness

This game had everything fans could possibly want.

New on SI: Report: Alex Smith Faces Lengthy Rehab After Suffering Compound Fracture

Alex Smith reportedly suffered a compound fracture—meaning the bone broke through the skin.

New on SI: Tim Green’s ALS Announcement Provokes an Unsettling Emotion

As the football renaissance man announces he, too, has been stricken by the incurable ailment, we’re left once again to ponder football’s toll, and its future

New on SI: How Ben Roethlisberger Motivated the Steelers, the Bills’ Resilience and More NFL Notes

Also, how the Broncos’ 2018 draft class brings hope amid what looks like a lost season, takeaways from the Bucs starting Jameis Winston in Week 12, injury updates around the league and more.

New on SI: Report: Jameis Winston to Start for Bucs in Week 12 vs. 49ers

Winston threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns vs. the Giants on Sunday. 

New on SI: Ravens Say Offensive Lineman Marshal Yanda Didn't Spit on Bengals' Vontaze Burfict

The alleged incident took place in the fourth qyarter of Sunday's game between the Ravens and Bengals.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Eli Manning is Back on the Radar

Eli Manning has completed 73.5% of his passes for 419 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions his last two games, his best two-game stretch of the season. He leads the way on the stream in Week 12 in a matchup with the Eagles.

New on SI: Report: Redskins Bringing in Mark Sanchez as Backup Quarterback

Mark Sanchez last played in a game in 2016 when he was with the Cowboys.

New on SI: Report: Cowboys WR Michael Gallup Found Out About His Brother's Suicide After Sunday's Game

Gallup was reportedly learned of his brother's passing after his sister visited the Cowboys locker room.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

Ravens RB Alex Collins was benched in favor of Gus Edwards in Baltimore’s victory over Cincinnati. Is there a new RB order for the Ravens?

New on SI: NFL Draft Notes: Ed Oliver’s Attitude, Will Grier Impresses

Plus, Clemson’s freshman QB continues to impress, Chip Kelly turns things around at UCLA, Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly could be back on the NFL radar, and a Michigan linebacker solidifies his place as a first-round prospect.

New on SI: NFL: 'We Are Not Abandoning the Mexican Market'

The NFL has a deal in place to play at least one game in Mexico each year through 2021.

New on SI: Week 12 Fantasy Football Droppables: The Ito Smith Experiment is Over

Ito Smith was a darling in the fantasy community after the Falcons placed Devonta Freeman on IR, but he has done nothing to justify all that hype. Less than two months later, his fantasy value is all but gone. Smith kicks off our look at fantasy football Droppables going into Week 12.

New on SI: The Saints Are Looking Like the 2007 Patriots: Week 11’s Big Stories

Veteran Benjamin Watson says his 2018 Saints have the same relentlesss mind-set—and same explosive talent—as the record-setting ’07 New England team he played on. Plus, Leighton Vander Esch and the surging Dallas defense, Lamar Jackson’s big debut, the Steelers’ myth-making and much more from a rollicking NFL weekend.

dimanche 18 novembre 2018

New on SI: Lamar Jackson or Joe Flacco? Breaking Down the Ravens’ QB Controversy

On Sunday, Baltimore won the rookie QB’s first start with an extremely run-heavy game plan. The question now becomes: Do they stick with Jackson and a revamped system, or go back to Flacco and the offense they’ve been preparing all season?

New on SI: Matt Nagy, Bears Playing With a New Energy in Victory Against the Vikings

Matt Nagy’s team is re-energized, having won four straight, and has a strong grip on the NFC North lead after its latest win over Minnesota.

New on SI: NFL Teams We Can’t Quite Figure Out

We know which teams in the NFL are good (Saints, Rams, Chiefs, Bears) and which are not so good (Cardinals, Buccaneers), but what about the teams that we can’t quite figure out?

New on SI: Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins Flipped Off Former Coach Sean Payton After Loss to Saints

Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins said, "We talked after the game. It's all good."

New on SI: Bears Boost NFC North Title Chances With Win Over Vikings on SNF

Chicago now leads the division by 1.5 games.

New on SI: Rams-Chiefs Preview: Defense Could Be the Difference on Monday Night Football

If the Rams and the Chiefs want to play deep into the playoffs, both defenses will need to improve. Will we see these needed improvements on Monday Night Football? Probably not.

New on SI: One of the Saints’ Secrets to Success? Doing the Little Things Right, as Seen Against the Eagles

New Orleans excels not only in categories that puts points on the scoreboard, but also in doing the little things—like run blocking by the tight ends—right.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 12 NFL Game

Are the Panthers favored against the Seahawks? What did the line open at for Falcons at Saints?

New on SI: Watch: Broncos Earn Comeback Win vs. Chargers With Last-Second Field Goal

Brandom McManus knocked in a 34-yarder to give Denver a 23–22 comeback win over Los Angeles.

New on SI: Watch: Jon Gruden, Derek Carr Have Heated Sideline Exchange in Raiders' Dramatic Win

Jon Gruden and Derek Carr had a heated sideline exchange in the Raiders' last-second win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 12 Early Waiver Wire

Three names you should target when you place your waiver wire claims this week.

New on SI: Cowboys Closing in on NFC East Lead After Win Against Falcons

After a victory against Atlanta, Dallas sits at .500, with the NFC East lead within striking range. Next week's Thanksgiving Day game against the Redskins now looks more important than ever.

New on SI: Week 11 Takeaways: Big Ben Comes Back from the Dead, Cowboys Become NFC East Favorites Doing It Their Way

Plus, Alex Smith’s devastating injury, Panthers are on the brink, Colts are in total control, Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t stop throwing interceptions and more from Week 11

New on SI: The Ravens Need to Stick With Lamar Jackson Over Joe Flacco

The Ravens got a win behind Lamar Jackson, and now he represents their best chance for the rest of the season.

New on SI: Watch: Scott Hanson Going Wild As Two Games Went Down to the Wire Is Why Red Zone Is Amazing

This is why we need Scott Hanson telling us what's going on every Sunday.

New on SI: Watch: Ben Roethlisberger Leads Steelers to Wild Last-Second Win Over Jaguars

Ben Roethlisberger's go-ahead touchdown run with eight seconds left gave the Steelers their sixth-straight win.

New on SI: Watch: Panthers Come Up Short Against Lions After Two Missed FGs, Failed Two-Point Try

The Panthers elected to attempt a go-ahead two-point conversion instead of kick a game-tying extra point.

New on SI: With Alex Smith Injured, Washington Should Sign Colin Kaepernick

In a tightly contested NFC East, Washington needs to do everything it can to make a playoff push in the wake of Smith’s injury—and that includes playing a QB who is not Colt McCoy. Why not Kaepernick?

New on SI: Cowboys Kick Game-Winning Field Goal Against Falcons for Second Straight Win

The Cowboys are now 5–5, second in the NFC East. 

New on SI: How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Vikings vs. Bears on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: Watch: Redskins Experience First Lead Change in a Game This Season vs. Texans

After trailing 17–7 to the Texans in the third quarter, the Washington Redskins took a 21-20 lead with 11:57 left to play, breaking a streak of nine-straight games without a lead change.

New on SI: Jameis Winston Replaces Ryan Fitzpatrick, Leads Touchdown Drive

Winston entered the game after Fitzpatrick's third interception. 

New on SI: Watch: Alex Smith Carted Off the Field vs. Texans With Apparent Serious Ankle Injury

Smith left the game in the third quarter against Houston after getting his leg caught during a sack.

New on SI: Titans QB Marcus Mariota Injures Elbow, Replaced by Blaine Gabbert in Second Half vs. Colts

Marcus Mariota departed for the locker room early during the first half after suffering an injury.

New on SI: Titans DC Dean Pees Transported to Hospital During Game vs. Colts

Paramedics tended to Pees during the Titans' game against the Colts.

New on SI: NFL Week 11 Injury Report: Giants' Landon Collins in Concussion Protocol

Here is a list of players who were injured during Week 11 in the NFL.

New on SI: Which NFL Players Protested Racial Injustice During the National Anthem in Week 11?

Get a roundup of all the NFL players who protested racial injustice with a demonstration during the national anthem in Week 11 of the 2018 season.

New on SI: How to Watch Eagles vs. Saints: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Eagles play the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: How to Watch Broncos vs. Chargers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Broncos play the Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: How to Watch Raiders vs. Cardinals: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Raiders vs. Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: NFL Teams Should Diversify the Coaching Search Pipeline, But Condoleeza Rice Should Not Coach the Browns

NFL teams should absolutely get creative in the places they look for coaches, but this is not quite it.

New on SI: Jaguars Refute ESPN Report That Team Will 'Consider Trading' All-Pro DB Jalen Ramsey

Ramsey has tallied seven interceptions in three seasons with Jacksonville. 

New on SI: Report: Browns Want to Interview Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for Head-Coaching Job

Rice would be the first woman ever to interview for an NFL head-coaching job.

New on SI: Report: Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy on 'Hot Seat' to Keep Job

McCarthy is 125–75–2 in 13 seasons as the Packers head coach. 

New on SI: Report: Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles Faces 'Uphill Battle' to Keep Job After 2018

Bowles is 23–35 in four seasons with the Jets.

New on SI: How to Watch Titans vs. Colts Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Titans vs. Colts on Sunday, Nov. 18. 

New on SI: How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Giants: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch Buccaneers vs. Giants on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: How to Watch Panthers vs. Lions: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Panthers play the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: How to Watch Cowboys vs. Falcons: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch the Falcons play the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: How to Watch Bengals vs. Ravens: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Bengals vs. the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 18.

New on SI: Kirk Cousins Can Answer Some Questions in Chicago, a Closer Look at Mike McCarthy ‘Playing the Numbers’

Also, boy do the Chiefs and Rams take care of the ball; a mathematical preview of Houston-Washington that’s so much fun you’ll start to hate fun; why no team should be in a rush to start a coaching search; after delivering us the year’s worst no-call, is it time to look at the effect Thursday Night Football short turnarounds have on officiating too? And why Patrick Mahomes—and everyone else—should replace his ketchup with eggnog. Plus, musical guest: Queens of the Stone Age!

samedi 17 novembre 2018

New on SI: Ravens Are Ready for Lamar Jackson’s First Start

Plus, Hue Jackson working on the defensive side of the ball in Cincinnati, Dalvin Cook is ready to return in full, Joey Bosa should be on the field, O-line woes for Dallas and Washington, and the Eagles need Sidney Jones right now.

New on SI: Report: Joe Flacco Unlikely to Play Sunday vs. Bengals, Lamar Jackson to Take Most Snaps

Lamar Jackson could make his first NFL start Sunday.

New on SI: Sunday Roundup: Who to Bet on in Every NFL Week 11 Afternoon Game

Look to the AFC South for two of this week's bets against the spread. Our NFL Sunday afternoon roundup.

New on SI: Report: Chargers' Joey Bosa Expected to Return Sunday vs. Broncos

Bosa has yet to play this season due to a bone bruise in his foot.

vendredi 16 novembre 2018

New on SI: Week 11 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Setting the Stage for Chiefs-Rams

The Chiefs and Rams have been hurtling toward this impending clash of offensive behemoths all season. They could realistically give us the best fantasy game ever in what doubles as a possible Super Bowl preview. Who has the edge? We debate that question in our Week 11 fantasy football Cheat Sheet.

New on SI: Rams Dedicate Monday Night Football Game to Los Angeles As Wildfires Continue

Monday night is for the city.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Says He 'Would Very Much Like to See' Colin Kaepernick in the Again

Kaepernick last played in the NFL in 2016. 

New on SI: Matt Patricia Defends Lions' Practice in Snow: 'Practicing Outside Has Multiple Benefits'

The Lions will play inside a dome for each of their next three games. 

New on SI: Chiefs vs. Rams Betting Preview: Who Has Edge in Game of the Year?

While it may seem tempting to take the points with a team that’s been as hot as Kansas City, recent history suggests otherwise. Find out why in our Chiefs-Rams betting preview.

New on SI: 2019 Draft: Two to Watch on Saturday

NFL eyes will be on an Oklahoma State running back and Duke’s QB this weekend.

New on SI: QB Stock Watch: Will Jameis Winston Be On the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019?

The Buccaneers face one of the most interesting QB decisions in the NFL, deciding what to do with Jameis Winston before 2019.

New on SI: John Mara Was CBS’s Spotter for The Miracle at the Meadowlands

Forty years ago at the fateful Giants-Eagles game, the future Giants owner was in the broadcast booth, ID’ing players and pointing out penalties for announcer Don Criqui

New on SI: Howie Long on Paul Zimmerman: ‘He Had the Same Passion for the Game That I Had‘

The Hall of Fame defensive lineman remembers the great Dr. Z, and Zim’s classic SI profile of a rising NFL star from the mean streets of Boston.

New on SI: NFL Week 11: Preview and Analysis for Each Sunday Game

What can we expect in each of the 11 games to be played on Sunday? A quick look at the upcoming slate, plus the Monday nighter.

New on SI: You Can Thank Alex Smith for the Early Development of Patrick Mahomes

In an excerpt from the book "Quarterback" by John Feinstein, Alex Smith and Andy Reid discuss how veteran QB's tutelage of Patrick Mahomes has helped the Chiefs' young star.

New on SI: Week 11 DFS Values and Picks: David Johnson is Back

The Cardinals finally used David Johnson like he was David Johnson in Week 10, with the back totaling 183 yards and two touchdowns on 28 touches. With that sort of volume now a given, he's back to being one of the best fantasy players in the league. DFS sites haven't caught up yet, though, making him a prime value in Week 11.

New on SI: Why Are Most NFL Owners Afraid of Creative Coaching Hires?

It seems most NFL owners cycle through the same coaching options every year. The ones who get rewarded the most take the biggest risks, right?

New on SI: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Quarterback-Needy Teams This Offseason

There’s not a ton of quarterbacks either in the NFL draft or available in free agency, so what are teams to do? Analyzing the best- and worst-case scenarios for QB-needy franchise.

jeudi 15 novembre 2018

New on SI: NFL Week 11 Point Totals: Continue to Bet the Over in Saints Games

The over has cashed in the Eagles' past five road games, and that trend should continue in New Orleans.

New on SI: Packers Can't Afford to Downplay Their Serious Issues Following Another Disappointing Loss

The Packers under Mike McCarthy were once one of the most envied NFL teams. Now it's impossible not to notice the problems piling up in Green Bay, which were on display in its loss to Seattle.

New on SI: Seahawks Secure Much-Needed Win Over Packers on Thursday Night Football

The two teams were neck-and-neck until a fourth-quarter TD by Ed Dickson helped secure the win for Seattle.

New on SI: Cam Newton to Provide Dinner for 1,200 Kids at Annual 'Thanksgiving Jam'

Newton fed 800 kids at last year's event. 

New on SI: How to Watch Packers vs. Seahawks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Russell Wilson and Seahawks take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on Thursday, Nov. 15.

New on SI: Why the Andy Reid Coaching Tree Has Been So Successful

If you ask Andy Reid’s former assistants about why the Chiefs head coach is so good, they’ll say many of the same things: He’s a people person, he’s straightforward, he tells it like it is, he’s willing to explain things, he trusts his staff. Given that 10 of his former assistants have earned head coaching jobs (seven of the 10 are currently head coaches), he must be doing something right—and more than just giving them all the right reading material.

New on SI: Report: Canadian Football League Adds Eighth Official to Monitor Hits to Helmet

The eighth official will be added for the Eastern and Western Finals on Sunday. 

New on SI: NFL Fortnite Skins No Longer Available For Download In Game

The NFL-based skins are now gone, but the decision was reportedly planned from the start.

New on SI: Former Falcons DE Tim Green Reveals ALS Diagnosis

Green revealed he has "a slow-progressing version of the disease."

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 11 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 11? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Former Cowboys LB Jeff Rohrer Will Be First Known NFL Player in Same-Sex Marriage

Former Cowboys linebacker Jeff Rohrer played for Dallas from 1982–1987. 

New on SI: Could the Colts Play into January This Season? NFL Dark Horse Playoff Candidates

On this episode of The MMQB NFL Podcast, Albert, Jenny and Conor discuss their dark-horse playoff picks, whether or not Josh McDaniels regrets staying in New England and more.

New on SI: Seahawks-Packers Pick: Which NFC Playoff Hopeful Gets a Crucial Thursday Night Win?

Two NFC playoff regulars meet on Thursday night, and both are in need of a win.

New on SI: NFL Week 11 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 11 games?

New on SI: NFL Week 11 Picks: Who Will Win Seahawks-Packers?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 11 games...

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 11 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Start Lamar Miller With Confidence

Texans-Redskins may be overlooked, but don't overthink your lineup decisions. More advice in this week's Start 'Em, Sit 'Em.

New on SI: Adrian Peterson Says He's Feeling 'Refreshed' After Early Injuries This Season

The 33-year-old Peterson has been dealing with dislocated shoulder and ankle injuries from earlier this season. 

New on SI: The Fumble That Changed Football: Miracle at the Meadowlands, 40 Years Later

One of the NFL’s most notorious bloopers is one the most transformative plays in league history, altering the fates of two storied franchises for the better

New on SI: Aaron Rodgers Used 'Dumb and Dumber' Lines to Score a Date With Danica Patrick

Jim Carey can claim responsibility for Rodgers and Patrick's relationship. 

New on SI: How the Rams Have Dealt with Tragedy and Displacement

There have been bigger things on the minds of L.A.’s players and staff during one of the toughest stretches of the season

New on SI: Week 11 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Dak Prescott gets a dream matchup with the Falcons, while Theo Riddick has taken over the Golden Tate role in Detroit's offense. Both are among our top Week 11 Sneaky Starts.

New on SI: 2019 NFL Draft Big Board, Vol. 1.0

We polled evaluators from across the NFL to pull together our first big board for the 2019 NFL draft

New on SI: Which Players Will Most Likely Be Franchise-Tagged in 2019?

Plenty of defensive stars will be angling for long-term contracts after this season, but it's likely that a handful will be hit with the franchise tag.

mercredi 14 novembre 2018

New on SI: Best Prop Bets for Thursday Night's Packers at Seahawks Game

In a Thursday night showdown between elite QBs, there are a couple Seattle and Green Bay running backs that may have the best value for prop bets. 

New on SI: Eagles vs. Saints Betting Preview: Brees and Saints Look to Remain Scorching Hot

Each of the Saints’ past four double-digit victories have come against opponents that currently have records above .500. With the Eagles slumping, expect New Orleans to roll against the defending Super Bowl champs. 

New on SI: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 11 Bets Against the Spread

Which NFC North underdog do Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit think has great value? We reveal all of The MMQB's best bets for Week 11's action.

New on SI: Vikings vs. Bears Betting Preview: NFC North Lead Is on the Line

The Vikings are coming off of a bye and their defense has been much improved over the past month. Does this mean you should back Minnesota as an underdog at Chicago on Sunday night?

New on SI: NFL Flexes Two Games, Announces Week 13 and 14 Schedule Changes

The league changed the start times for two games on Dec. 2 and two games on Dec. 9.

New on SI: Eagles to Wear Home Uniforms in New Orleans After Doug Pederson Won Bet With Saints' Sean Payton

Doug Pederson and Sean Payton wagered jersey colors during a golf match last spring.

New on SI: Watch: Steelers Raid Le'Veon Bell's Locker After He Fails to Report

The Steelers might as well be the Buccaneers.

New on SI: Joey Bosa Returns to Chargers' Practice for First Time Since Week 1

Bosa has yet to play this season after battling left foot injuries since August.

New on SI: “Andy Reid Has Certainly Made Us Look Good”: Joe Banner on the Process of Hiring Andy Reid

In 1999, when Banner and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie set out to find the Eagles next head coach, they landed on Andy Reid after a unique evaluation process. Almost two decades later, Banner is not at all surprised that Reid, now the Chiefs head coach, is still extremely successful.

New on SI: John Dorsey: Browns Will Interview Interim Coach Gregg Williams for Head Coaching Position

Williams has served as the team's interim head coach since Hue Jackson was fired in late October.

New on SI: The Search for a Scheme to Save NFL Defenses

As points come in unprecedented waves, NFL defensive minds look in unexpected places with hopes of sparking the counter-revolution

New on SI: Jason Garrett, Risk-Taker? How the Cowboys Coach Is Counteracting the Mounting Pressure

Jason Garrett’s coaching decisions have always been more conservative in his time as Dallas’s head coach, and the stats back that up. But against the Eagles in Week 10, he threw much of that out the window, significantly bumping up the aggression.

New on SI: Le'Veon Bell Ignored Texts From Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Tomlin Before Deadline

The Steelers' star QB said he reached out to Bell before the deadline but did not hear back. Tomlin also tried to contact Bell without response.

New on SI: Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: How Do the Rams Adjust Without Cooper Kupp?

Cooper Kupp is out for the season because of a torn ACL, which could mean dramatic changes for the Rams offense. We take a look at that situation, and then get into our Week 11 fantasy football rankings.

New on SI: Target and Snap Report: Mitchell Trubisky is Fantasy's Most Underrated QB

Mitchell Trubisky has been outperforming some much bigger names in fantasy this year. Plus notes on Robert Woods and David Johnson.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Buy, Sell, or Hold: Alex Collins is a Sneaky Trade Target

Alex Collins has fallen off the fantasy radar in recent weeks, but that was due largely to a brutal stretch of matchups. His schedule is about to take a turn for the better, making him an ideal trade target. We take a look at the fantasy football trade market in this week's Buy, Sell, or Hold.

New on SI: How Did We Let James Hardy Slip Through the Cracks?

When the holder of every Indiana receiving record—the 41st pick in the 2008 NFL draft—turned up dead in a Fort Wayne river, friends and family faced some tough questions.

New on SI: Police: Ex-NFL Player Charlie Rogers Threatened Man With Sword at Youth Basketball Meeting

The incident happened at a youth basketball meeting on Oct. 5, according to police.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield: Off to Great Start in Post-Hue Jackson Era

In his second game running plays for new offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, the QB wasn’t asked to do a lot. But what he was asked to do, he did very well

New on SI: Where Will Le’Veon Bell Play Next Year? An Early Look at Teams for the Likely 2019 Free Agent

Le’Veon Bell forfeited the $14.54 million salary he was expected to make under the transition tag when he didn’t show in Pittsburgh. Which franchises might bid for his services when he likely hits free agency this spring?

mardi 13 novembre 2018

New on SI: Targeting Defenses for the Fantasy Football Playoffs

This is the time of year when fantasy owners comfortably headed for the playoffs can be proactive with the postseason in mind. These defenses that you can add with little competition now could eventually be fantasy playoff darlings.

New on SI: Rams Offer Free Monday Night Football Tickets to First Responders, Tragedy Victims

The club is providing thousands of complimentary tickets to first responders and those affected by the community's recent tragedies.

New on SI: Packers vs. Seahawks Betting Preview: Is Seahawks' Home-Field Advantage Overrated?

Green Bay visits Seattle for first time since the playoffs in January 2015, but the Seahawks haven't been as strong at home. Our betting preview for Thursday night's game.

New on SI: Colts OL Quenton Nelson Says Viral Video of him Screaming During Block was Edited

The Colts used audio of Nelson screaming from another play in the video of his crushing block against Jaguars safety Barry Church.

New on SI: NFL Playoff Picture: Rams Can Become First Team to Clinch Playoff Berth

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks entering Week 11. 

New on SI: Le’Veon Bell Doesn’t Show in Pittsburgh

The Steelers RB needed to sign his contract tender by 4 p.m—that deadline came and went with no sign of Le’Veon showing up to the team faciilties in Pittsburgh, deeming him unable to play in the 2018 NFL season.

New on SI: Report: Le'Veon Bell Will Not Report to Steelers Ahead of Deadline, Miss Rest of Season

Since Le'Veon Bell did not report, the two-time All-Pro running back will not be eligible to play the remainder of the season. 

New on SI: Jamal Adams Stands by Comments on Jets Culture: 'Obviously We’re Still Losing'

Jamal Adams jets safety losing culture comments

New on SI: Report: Bills Release WR Terrelle Pryor After Two Weeks With Team

Pryor played just two games with the Bills before his second release this season.

New on SI: NFL Week 11 Expert Best Bets: Panthers, Texans Face Underwhelming Competition on the Road

Our experts are siding with two road favorites in their Week 11 NFL best bets. Which teams should you put your money on?

New on SI: New Standard for Contracts, Le’Veon Bell’s Holdout, More Top Business of Football Storylines

While Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Donald and Khalil Mack reset the standard for NFL contracts, Le’Veon Bell pushed his contract holdout to limits rarely seen.

New on SI: Report: Concerns Over Field Conditions for Chiefs-Rams Game in Mexico City

A decision on whether to play in Mexico City will be made this week.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Time to Believe in Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott has quietly turned in three straight strong fantasy performance, and gets a dream matchup with the Falcons in Week 11. He leads our look at this week's streaming candidates at quarterback, tight end and defense.

New on SI: NFL Power Rankings Poll: Raiders and Jets in Race to the Bottom, Saints Still the Unanimous No. 1

The Saints’ blowout win in Cincinnati means no change at the top spot, though the Steelers jump back into the top five. Meanwhile, the bottom of the league is becoming solidified, where No. 32 is unanimous

New on SI: Zach Miller: The Horrific Injury and the Run to Recovery

Last fall, veteran tight end Zach Miller suffered a gruesome broken leg that nearly required an amputation and potentially ended his playing career. In the year since, he’s found new ways to contribute to the resurgent Bears while he gets up and running again

New on SI: Fantasy Football Training Room: Will Stefon Diggs Return in Week 11?

When the Vikings take the field against the Bears in Week 11, Stefon Diggs will have had three weeks of recovery time since suffering his chest and rib injuries. Will he be able to suit up in this huge NFC North clash? We check in on him, and other injured fantasy stars, in the Week 11 Training Room.

New on SI: Andy Reid Is Creating Football’s Future, and Patrick Mahomes Is Living It

Armed with the ideal QB and a penchant for concepts (new or old) meant to bamboozle a defense, the Chiefs’ guru is, at age 60, giving offensive football a whole new look

New on SI: What’s Stopping John Harbaugh From Starting Lamar Jackson Over Joe Flacco?

The Ravens lost three in a row before last week’s bye, rumors are swirling about John Harbaugh’s future with the team and Joe Flacco, who’s reportedly dealing with a hip injury, hasn’t posted a passer rating above 100 since Week 4. Is it Lamar Jackson time in Baltimore?

lundi 12 novembre 2018

New on SI: Giants Defeat 49ers in Illusion to Past Successes With Manning, Beckham Heroics

In a season filled with disappointment, Eli Manning and Odell Beckham gave Giants fans a feeling of nostalgia with their success against the 49ers. 

New on SI: 49ers Host Football Team From Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise California

Players, cheerleaders and coaches were given a break when the 49ers invited the team to Monday night's game.

New on SI: Bills Release QB Nathan Peterman

Nathan Peterman has struggled as the Bills' signal-caller.

New on SI: Report: Ex-Browns Head Coach Hue Jackson to Join Bengals Staff

Hue Jackson's new position title is not yet clear. 

New on SI: Inside Teryl Austin’s Firing, Time for Josh Reynolds and Sidney Jones to Step Up, More NFL Notes

Austin was well-liked inside the Bengals but ultimately he wasn’t a good fit with that defense, Cooper Kupp's torn ACL opens up a huge opportunity for Reynolds, Jones needs to shine in Ronald Darby’s injury absencem Jaguars’ struggles on offensive line and more NFL news and notes.

New on SI: So You Fired Your Coordinator. Was That Really Necessary?

Moves like the in-season dismissal of Bengals DC Teryl Austin are often signs of panic—we gotta do something!—rather than well-reasoned strategic decisions 

New on SI: How to Watch Giants vs. 49ers: Monday Night Football Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Here's how to watch the Giants face the 49ers in a Monday Night Football matchup on Nov. 12.

New on SI: Patrick Mahomes's Girlfriend's Stepdad Dies at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday

Patrick Mahomes skipped his postgame media availability after Sunday's win.

New on SI: Chiefs-Rams Opens With Highest Over-Under Since At Least 1986

Week 12's biggest game has the highest projected total in at least 32 years.

New on SI: Report: Lions WR Marvin Jones Has Bone Bruise, ACL and MCL Intact

One of the Lions top receiving options reportedly avoided an injury scare.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 11 Waiver Wire: Time to Pick Up Lamar Jackson

The uncertainty of Joe Flacco’s injury makes Lamar Jackson a strong pickup on this week’s thin waiver wire. Also, why you should add Rashaad Penny, Josh Reynolds and more.

New on SI: Rex Ryan Says Todd Bowles Knows He's Going to Be Fired, Questions Jets Direction

Rex Ryan expressed his displeasure with the state of the Jets franchise on television Monday morning.

New on SI: The Good, the Bad, and the Unusual of the Rams’ Win Over Seattle

The Rams swept the season series from Seattle thanks to a new addition and an unusual approach on defense, but the Cooper Kupp injury poses a major problem. How will they replace him?

New on SI: Sean Payton Confirms Smashing a Fire Alarm vs. Bengals: 'I Just Needed the Noise to Stop'

Payton admitted to dispatching a fire alarm at Paul Brown Stadium before the Saints' game and said he will take care of all repair costs associated with the damages.

New on SI: Eagles Cornerback Ronald Darby Out for the Season With Torn ACL

The Eagles' banged-up secondary gets more bad news.  

New on SI: Report: Brandon Marshall Signs With Saints, Looks to End Career Playoff Drought

The Saints quickly moved to sign a replacement for Dez Bryant.

New on SI: Report: Jets Waiting Until After Season to Make Decision on Todd Bowles's Future

The Jets are coming off a 41-10 loss to the Bills that dropped their record to 3-7.

New on SI: Report: Rams WR Cooper Kupp Suffered Torn ACL, Out for Season

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp was injured during a non-contact play against the Seahawks on Sunday.

New on SI: Week 11 Fantasy Football Droppables: Leonard Fournette Makes His Backfield Mates Expendable

Leonard Fournette returned in Week 10, all but zeroing out the fantasy value of T.J. Yeldon and Carlos Hyde. There are arguments in favor of holding on to both players, but they are expendable if you need to make a move. Yeldon and Hyde lead our look at Week 11 fantasy football Droppables.

New on SI: Report: Bengals Fire Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin After Nine Games

After allowing 34 points or more in each of the past three games, the Bengals are reportedly moving on from defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.

New on SI: Watch: Rams' Aaron Donald Puts on Helmet, Confronts Seahawks OL Justin Britt Postgame

Aaron Donald and Seahawks' offensive lineman Justin Britt had an altercation late in Sunday's game that carried over post the final whistle.

New on SI: Raiders Owner Mark Davis Accepts Blame For 1–8 Start

Raiders owner Mark Davis on team's 1-8 start: "I always look in the mirror, and the buck stops with me,”

New on SI: Luck, Trubisky, Le’Veon and a Lot More: Week 10 in the NFL

The Colts are coming together, the Bears have their QB, the Titans roll the Patriots, the Le’Veon countdown continues and more looking back on the weekend and ahead in the NFL

dimanche 11 novembre 2018

New on SI: How the Bears Are Building Trubisky for a Super Bowl Run

Chicago has one of football’s most well-rounded teams but a quarterback who is still a work in progress. How Matt Nagy is readying Mitchell Trubisky for bigger things

New on SI: Raiders and Jaguars Suffer Another Loss, Joining One of the NFL’s Most Exclusive Groups

The Giants, Raiders and Jaguars all have five-game losing streaks. With seven weeks left in the season, where do these teams turn now?

New on SI: Rams' Jared Goff Reveals Halle Berry Play Is Now His 'Favorite Ever'

The crossover we didn't know we needed.

New on SI: Cowboys’ Defense Brings the Explosiveness the Offense Lacks in Sunday Night Win vs. Eagles

Cowboys’ Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch, two of the best linebackers in the game right now, are the faces of the technically sound but agressive defense in Dallas.

New on SI: Watch: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Hurdles Over Eagles' Tre Sullivan

What a hurdle. 

New on SI: Cowboys Beat Eagles After Back-and-Forth Fourth Quarter

The Eagles' Super Bowl hangover continues, as Philadelphia falls to 4-5 after dropping a close one on SNF. 

New on SI: California Native Aaron Rodgers on Wildfires: 'It's Been a Tough Week for Sure'

Aaron Rodgers grew up in Chico, California, and played football for Butte Community College and California.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 11 Early Waiver Wire

Need to add to your fantasy football roster this week? Take a flyer on Rashaad Penny, who scored his first NFL touchdown today, or Lamar Jackson, who may get playing time with Joe Flacco dealing with a hip injury.

New on SI: Fan Hospitalized After Fall at Nissan Stadium During Titans' Win vs. Patriots

The fan reportedly fell during a T-shirt toss in the Titans' win over the Patriots. 

New on SI: Frank Gore Sets Yet Another NFL Milestone, Further Extending His NFL Legend

Frank Gore set another NFL mark against the Packers—most consecutive seasons with 500 yards rushing with 14 (every season of his storied career)—which exemplifies the reliability of the 35-year-old running back.

New on SI: Opening Lines for Every Week 11 NFL Game

Are the Rams favored against the Chiefs in Mexico City? What did the line open at for Eagles at Saints?

New on SI: Dirk Koetter Says He Took Over Play-Calling Duties in Bucs' Loss to Washington

The Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to record 450-plus total yards while amassing three or fewer points, per Elias.

New on SI: Rams WR Cooper Kupp Exits Seahawks Game With Knee Injury

Jared Goff lost one of his favorite targets on Sunday after Cooper Kupp went down with an injury. 

New on SI: Raiders Hand Out Masks Because Air Quality Due to Deadly California Wildfires

The game between the Raiders and Chargers went on as scheduled.

New on SI: Giants-49ers Pick: Can Nick Mullens Shine Against Weak Giants’ Defense?

Nick Mullens surprised everyone against the Raiders on Thursday night last week. Can he keep it going against a Giants’ defense starting mostly undrafted rookies and fringe veterans?

New on SI: Latest Rumors, News Regarding Le'Veon Bell

Find out all the news and rumors about Le'Veon Bell. 

New on SI: Dion Lewis on 'Cheap' Patriots ': 'That's What Happens...You Get Your Ass Kicked'

The Patriots passed on signing Lewis prior to the 2018 season. "Hell yeah, it's personal," he said. 

New on SI: After Loss to the Bills, It’s Time for the Jets to Fire Todd Bowles

Todd Bowles’s time with the New York Jets is clearly up. What should the team focus on for the remainder of the season and the offseason?

New on SI: Week 10 Takeaways: Mariota Cooking, Browns Run Wild, Tyreek’s Celebration Worth the Penalty

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mmqb-10-things/id916244917?mt=2Plus, Trubisky has his best game of 2018, Todd Bowles on the brink after Jets blown out by Bills, Jaguars’ season keep slipping away, Falcons defense does them in, Tampa’s mind-boggling incompetence and more

New on SI: Watch: Raiders Fool Chargers With Fake Punt on Opening Drive

Raiders punter Johnny Townsend gained 42 yards on a fake punt attempt on Oakland's opening possession.

New on SI: Larry Fitzgerald Passes Terrell Owens, Moves to Second All-Time in Receiving Yards

Larry Fitzgerald passed Terrell Owens for the second-most receiving yards in NFL history.

New on SI: Patriots Offense Looks Pedestrian in Road Loss to Titans

New England tied its worst scoring output of the season on Sunday afternoon. 

New on SI: Watch: Bears Kicker Cody Parkey's Missed Kicks Were More Impressive Than His Made Ones

If you're going to miss your kicks, at least do it how Bears kicker Cody Parkey did.

New on SI: Watch: Nick Chubb Scores 92-Yard Touchdown, Longest in Browns History

Chubb's touchdown run surpassed Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell's 90-yarder for the longest in Browns history.

New on SI: Watch: Tyreek Hill Jumps Into Stands After TD, Celebrates With Camera

Hill was flagged for the celebration, but no one seem too concerned. 

New on SI: NFL Week 10 Injury Report: Bengals' Dre Kirkpatrick (Concussion) Out vs. Saints

Here is a list of players who were injured during Week 10 in the NFL.

New on SI: Watch: Bills LT Dion Dawkins Catches Touchdown vs. Jets

The Bills were getting everyone involved in their first-half eruption against the Jets. 

New on SI: Julio Jones Becomes Fastest Player in NFL History to Reach 10,000 Receiving Yards

Jones hit the mark in his 104th game, surpassing Calvin Johnson's previous best of 115 games.

New on SI: Watch: Saints Players Honor Dez Bryant With "X" Touchdown Celebrations

Mark Ingram paid homage to the veteran receiver who tore his Achilles earlier this week.

New on SI: Which NFL Players Protested Racial Injustice During the National Anthem in Week 10?

Get a roundup of all the NFL players who protested racial injustice with a demonstration during the national anthem in Week 10 of the 2018 season.

New on SI: Jaguars' Leonard Fournette Active for First Time Since Week 4

The Jaguars play the Colts Sunday.

New on SI: Report: Saints Will 'Try to Sign' Brandon Marshall After Dez Bryant Injury

Marshall has caught 29 passes over the past two seasons. 

New on SI: Rams LT Andrew Whitworth to Donate Game Check to Victims of Thousand Oaks Shooting

Whitworth's Week 10 salary is about $60,000. 

New on SI: Report: John Harbaugh, Ravens Set for 'Mutual Parting of Ways' After 2018

Baltimore is 44–45 under Harbaugh since winning Super Bowl XLVII. 

New on SI: How to Watch Saints vs. Bengals Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Saints vs. Bengals online or on television.

New on SI: How to Watch Lions vs. Bears Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Lions vs. Bears on Sunday, Nov. 11.

New on SI: How to Watch Patriots vs. Titans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Patriots vs. Titans online or on television.

New on SI: How to Watch Falcons vs. Browns: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Falcons vs. the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 11.

New on SI: How to Watch Jaguars vs. Colts Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Jaguars vs. Colts online or on television.

New on SI: How to Watch Cardinals vs. Chiefs Online: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Cardinals vs. Chiefs online or on television.

New on SI: How to Watch Bills vs. Jets Online: Live stream, TV Channel, Time

Find out how to watch Bills vs. Jets online or on television.

New on SI: How to Watch Redskins vs. Buccaneers: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

Find out how to watch Redskins vs. Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 11. 

samedi 10 novembre 2018

New on SI: Le’Veon Bell Update: Steelers Have No Idea What He Will Do

Plus, the Jaguars’ plan for Fournette’s return, Patriots sit Gronk, rough going for Giants’ 2018 free-agent class and more

New on SI: Packers Are a Mortal Lock to Win Super Bowl, Cell Phone Celebration Was/Is Lame, Browns Have Been 2018’s Luckiest Team

Also, why it’s probably all over for Washington, why it’s ridiculous for John Harbaugh to be on the hot seat, and why the NFL doesn’t escape culpability for the “caravan ad” debacle on Sunday Night Football. Plus, musical guest: The Smashing Pumpkins!

New on SI: Giants-49ers Game Could Be Postponed Monday Due to Smoke From Wildfires

The 49ers and Giants are currently scheduled to play Monday night at 8:15 p.m. ET.

New on SI: Report: Le'Veon Bell Unlikely to Report to Steelers by Tuesday, Would Be Ineligible for Season

The Steelers running back reportedly will continue his holdout through Tuesday, which would shelf him for the rest of 2018 season.

New on SI: Report: Michael Thomas Fined $30,000 for Cell Phone Touchdown Celebration vs. Rams

Thomas's 72-yard touchdown sealed the Saints' 45-35 victory over the Rams.

New on SI: Matt Barkley to Start for Bills vs. Jets With Josh Allen Ruled Out

Buffalo's newest quarterback Matt Barkley will make his first start for the Bills on Sunday as Josh Allen is ruled out once again.

New on SI: Report: MRI Confirms Torn Achilles for Saints WR Dez Bryant

An eight-month recovery is expected for the newly-signed Saints' receiver.

New on SI: Report: Rob Gronkowski Out vs. Titans With Multiple Injuries

Gronkowski hasn't reached the end zone since Week 1. 

New on SI: Fantasy Football Practice Reports: Marlon Mack, Allen Robinson Set to Play Sunday

Marlon Mack will play after being limited in practice most of the week, while Allen Robinson is set to make his return from a groin injury. Checking in on all the fantasy-relevant notes across the league from practices at the end of the week.

New on SI: Week 10 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Who Could Push Fantasy Owners Into the Playoffs?

If you're hovering around .500 in your fantasy football league, you need to start stacking wins to get into the playoffs. Who could you realistically acquire in a trade now to help you get over the hump? We have some candidates in our Week 10 fantasy football Cheat Sheet.

vendredi 9 novembre 2018

New on SI: Sunday Roundup: Who to Bet on in Every NFL Week 10 Afternoon Game

Betting the Lions and Jaguars as underdogs should yield a profitable weekend. Here's who take in every game of NFL Sunday afternoon action.

New on SI: California Wildfire Forces Rams to Cancel Friday's Practice, Raiders, 49ers Also Affected

Several California teams have been affected by the Woolsey wildfire in Southern California.

New on SI: Giants vs. 49ers Betting Preview: Giants Seek Their First Victory Since Mid-September

Nick Mullens had one of the best quarterbacking debuts in NFL history last Thursday night, can he do it again on Monday against the Giants?

New on SI: Cowboys vs. Eagles Betting Preview: Expect Road Woes to Continue for Dallas

Dallas has lost each of the past seven times the team has played when coming off the Monday night game. Should you fade the Cowboys on short rest against the Eagles coming off a bye?

New on SI: Report: Saints Fear Dez Bryant Tore Achilles at Practice

Bryant signed a one-year contract with the Saints Wednesday.

New on SI: Report: Titans DB Kevin Byard Fined $10,026 for Dancing on Cowboys' Star at Midfield

Byard and the Titans defense held the Cowboys to 14 points on Monday Night Football. 

New on SI: Breaking Down This Absolutely Bizarre Commercial Featuring Browns Punter Britton Colquitt

We’ve got the Browns' punter, adults flossing and a talking dog.  

New on SI: Dez Bryant Expected to Sit Out vs. Bengals to Make Weight

Bryant needs time to learn a new offense after only practicing twice with the Saints.

New on SI: Intriguing Players to Watch in NFL’s Second Half

Can Blake Bortles get back on track? Will Jameis Winston win back the Bucs starting quarterback job? These teams may not be in the thick of the playoff race, but the players have plenty riding on the last eight games of the NFL season.

New on SI: Eric Reid Says NFL Has Drug-Tested Him Five Times Since Return

Reid made his 2018 debut on Oct. 7. 

New on SI: Touchdown Celebrations: The Good and the Bad of Michael Thomas’s Cell Phone

It was funny, but was Thomas right to pick up a premeditated penalty in a big game? Two former Browns teammates discuss...