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Houston scored on a 13-yard pass from Stroud to Collins in the wild-card playoff matchup. Houston scored on a 13-yard pass from Stroud to Collins in the wild-card playoff matchup. HOUSTON — The Houston Texans’ offense finally woke up as quarterback C.J. Stroud hit wideout Nico Collins for a touchdown to put them up 7-6 over the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter Saturday in the wild-card opener of the playoffs. The Texans’ offense was dormant through the majority of the first half with Stroud throwing an interception and wideout John Metchie III losing a fumble. But with 6:15…
null null LAC HOU Passing Yards Rushing Yards Receiving Yards According to ESPN Analytics Team Stats LACHOU Total Yards Turnovers 1st Downs Possession 16:4214:33 Full Team Stats 4:30 PM, January 11, 2025Coverage: CBS/Paramount+ Current Weather Houston, TX 52 Line: LAC -2.5 Over/Under: 41.5 LACHOU304050403010202010 (Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to LAC 24 for 41 yards (K.Mack) [D.Henley]. Los Angeles Chargers Houston Texans Data is currently unavailable. Betting Saturday’s Chargers-Texans and Steelers-Ravens wild-card matchups? Here’s what you need to know to help you make your picks for the games. Misdirection with Josh Jacobs in the Packers’ run game? More…
Two bitter rivals will meet in the playoffs for the fifth time ever Two bitter rivals will meet in the playoffs for the fifth time ever Getty Images Buckle your seatbelts for what should be an action-packed playoff game between two longtime rivals. For the fifth time ever, the Steelers and Ravens will meet in the playoffs when Pittsburgh visits Baltimore for Saturday night’s AFC wild-card showdown. The two teams split their two regular-season matchups. Pittsburgh edged Baltimore, 18-16, back in Week 11 on the strength of three turnovers and two missed field goals by Justin Tucker. The Ravens got…
Stroud got the Texans on the board against the Chargers with this incredible drive Stroud got the Texans on the board against the Chargers with this incredible drive Getty Images The Houston Texans offense couldn’t do much of anything during the first quarter and a half of play on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but C.J. Stroud ignited them late in the second quarter with a wild drive that saw him pull off a feat that has only been accomplished by two other quarterbacks over the past 33 years. With 6:15 to go until halftime, the Texans took over…
The two rivals meet on Sunday in the Spanish Super Cup final The two rivals meet on Sunday in the Spanish Super Cup final Getty Images The Spanish Super Cup final has produced an El Clasico with Barcelona and Real Madrid meeting in Saudi Arabia for the final on Sunday. While the rivalry already brings enough fire, there’s a bit extra at stake with silverware on the line. Real Madrid will also want to overturn a 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the last time that they met back in October. For betting purposes, these are all great things to hear. When…
How to watch Bellarmine vs. North Florida basketball game How to watch Bellarmine vs. North Florida basketball game Halftime Report North Florida is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 46-37 lead against Bellarmine. North Florida entered the matchup with five straight defeats and they’re well on their way to making it six. Can they turn things around, or will Bellarmine hand them another loss? Only time will tell. Who’s Playing North Florida Ospreys @ Bellarmine Knights Current Records: North Florida 7-9, Bellarmine 3-13 How To Watch When: Saturday, January 11, 2025…
Many believe the New York Giants and Antonio Pierce are a perfect match. Pierce, a former Giants linebacker and defensive captain, was fired this week as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. That has prompted folks to start connecting dots and believe Pierce could be headed back to the Giants as their defensive coordinator. But that job is not open. Not at the moment, anyway. Shane Bowen has just completed his first year in the position and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that there is no indication the Giants plan to move on from him. On the other side…
New York Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is again a hot commodity on the coaching carousel. He has already completed interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears, and more could be on the horizon. However, one thing there won’t be is an offensive coordinator interview. Last offseason, the Giants blocked Kafka from interviewing with the Seattle Seahawks for their OC position and eventually gave him the title of assistant head coach to prevent a lateral move — something Kafka was reportedly open to. With one year remaining on his current contract, the Giants apparently…
The New York Giants decided to run things back after one of their worst seasons in franchise history, with co-owner John Mara committing to general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for at least one more year. It’s a decision that surprised several players, reports ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Multiple players said they were “surprised” Daboll was retained. Some said they were fine with the decision, in part, because he’s a player-friendly coach — open to feedback and incorporates a favorable schedule that hardly wore them down. Daboll’s program is known to be heavy on off days and meetings…
The New York Giants are headed into a crucial offseason, especially for the current regime of general manager Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, who were retained after a 3-14 season in their third year with the team. The Giants are certainly in desperate need of a quarterback, which is a priority this offseason. Although many expect the Giants to address the quarterback position in the 2025 NFL draft, Schoen wouldn’t rule out trading for a veteran. They could also get a veteran in free agency — someone like Justin Fields, which is what one NFL analyst recently suggested. Bradley Locker…
In less than a month, we’ll know whether or not former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Until then, we’re just going to have to speculate. But some are certain that Manning will be on the other end of the famous knock on the door congratulating and welcoming him to Canton this year. Former Giants running back and teammate Brandon Jacobs is one of those people who believe Manning will get in his first shot. “No question,” Jacobs said when asked by TMZ Sports. Jacobs, who like Eli is a two-time Super…
The New York Giants thought they had their offensive line woes behind them when they entered the 2024 regular season. General manager Joe Schoen had added two key free agents (Jermaine Eluemunor and Jon Runyan Jr.) to mix in with his young core of tackles Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal and center John Michael Schmitz, and optimism was high. “I felt pretty good about it through the first six weeks and when A.T. went down, he’s… There are certain players on your roster that are difficult to replace and I would put him in that category,” Schoen said this week.…
The Associated Press officially announced their 2024 All-Pro Teams on Friday and to no surprise, the New York Giants were not represented. Even nose tackle Dexter Lawrence, the Giants’ best player, was snubbed after missing the final month of the season with a dislocated elbow. In total, four Giants received votes: Lawrence (24), wide receiver Malik Nabers (12), return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6), and long-snapper Casey Kreiter (1). If that weren’t sour enough, general manager Joe Schoen ended up with some egg on his face as running back Saquon Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney, two players he let walk via…
The New York Giants finished the 2024 regular season with a record of 3-14, setting the mark for the most losses in franchise history. It was anything but the celebration they had hoped for. Losing was bad enough but the unique ways in which the Giants found ways to collapse was almost remarkable in its futility. How general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll managed to survive is anyone’s guess, but co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch decided to run it back in 2025. Perhaps no surprise was bigger than that but here’s a look at seven others…
The New York Giants will enter the offseason with the primary goal of finding their next quarterback. They’ve left open the door to all possible options, including the potential trade for a veteran. General manager Joe Schoen may even end up adding multiple quarterbacks — one through trade or via free agency, and the other in the 2025 NFL draft. There is a problem with the latter option, however. While the Giants hold the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, there is a growing sentiment that none of the available quarterback class warrants a top-5 selection. That is a…
New Orleans will make numerous personnel moves over the next few months. New Orleans will make numerous personnel moves over the next few months. playEvery NFL head coach that has been traded (1:38)Check out some of the stats and history behind each of the head coaches that have been traded in NFL history. (1:38) METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints didn’t waste time moving on from the 2024 season. Saints players spent Monday morning boxing up their lockers on a day center Erik McCoy called “the worst day in the NFL.” “Guys that you’ve come to work with every…
Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants’ struggles and instability last season. Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants’ struggles and instability last season. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Less than 24 hours after an embarrassing blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants third-year head coach Brian Daboll was in cleanup mode. The Giants were working on a short week with a Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on deck. Despite a condensed schedule and minimal time to prepare, Daboll spent his Monday film session with players trying to convince them they…
Big names, like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, don’t translate to wins for New York in ‘gut wrenching’ year. Big names, like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, don’t translate to wins for New York in ‘gut wrenching’ year. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ team plane was flying east in the wee hours on Sept. 10 when the conversation among some coaches turned to the promising season ahead. They had just been embarrassed on “Monday Night Football” in Week 1 — a 32-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers — but their confidence still was 40,000 feet high. “I remember someone on…
Jim Tyrer’s heinous final act — killing his wife and himself — took him out of HOF contention. Until now. Jim Tyrer’s heinous final act — killing his wife and himself — took him out of HOF contention. Until now. When Jim Tyrer first appeared on a Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot in the early 1980s after completing an impressive 14-year career, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman looked like a sure bet to land in Canton. Tyrer, though, never made it into the Hall, and his name disappeared from the ballot for more than 40 years. That’s because,…