The New York Giants’ 2024 draft class is being considered one of their best in recent years. The six-player class consists of a varied group of skilled players who have all been major contributors in their first year with the club. We took the time to look back on and grade the Giants’ rookie class this week. The New York Giants’ 2024 draft class is being considered one of their best in recent years. The six-player class consists of a varied group of skilled players who have all been major contributors in their first year with the club.We took the…
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Since the NFL banned the use of Stickum, receivers have been on a quest to find the perfect gloves. Since the NFL banned the use of Stickum, receivers have been on a quest to find the perfect gloves. Lauren Pusateri Detroit Lions receiver Kalif Raymond remembers the mantra he says he heard while growing up playing backyard football in Georgia: You don’t need gloves. Catch with your hands. If he dropped a pass, a glove had to come off. “Using gloves was a privilege,” Raymond says. “If I got gloves, I better catch the ball.” Raymond is such a gearhead…
In fantasy football, expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season. In fantasy football, expect the unexpected. Our staff lists their biggest surprises, good or bad, from the season. playWhy fantasy managers should move Bo Nix up on their 2025 draft boards (0:42)Matt Bowen explains why he’s optimistic about Broncos quarterback Bo Nix after his impressive rookie season. (0:42) Jan 8, 2025, 08:25 AM ET As we reflect upon the 2024 fantasy football season, we are asking our ESPN Fantasy writers to answer a few questions. Each season brings along with it the…
Our ESPN Fantasy writers explain the one thing they will take away from the 2024 season, including new faces leading the way at tight end. Our ESPN Fantasy writers explain the one thing they will take away from the 2024 season, including new faces leading the way at tight end. playShould Ja’Marr Chase be the top overall fantasy pick in 2025? (1:06)Tristan H. Cockcroft explains that despite a slow start, Ja’Marr Chase’s “statistical tear” could lead him to being the No. 1 overall fantasy draft pick in 2025. (1:06) Jan 9, 2025, 07:03 AM ET As we reflect upon the…
The days of having head coaching candidates fly in economy class are over as the Bears strive to establish a first-class identity. The days of having head coaching candidates fly in economy class are over as the Bears strive to establish a first-class identity. playCanty blasts Bears for ‘aimless’ head coach hiring process (2:06)Chris Canty goes off on the Chicago Bears for the wide net they are casting of candidates they’re interviewing for head coach. (2:06) LAKE FOREST, Ill. — When the Chicago Bears fly in candidates for their head coaching search, they’d like to make the lasting impression of…
Houston will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title. Houston will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round after winning its second consecutive AFC South title. HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud is fueled by competition. The Houston Texans quarterback will compete in anything, anywhere — on or off the field. “If you’re competing against him, you got to bring your s—,” tight end Dalton Schultz told ESPN. “Because it doesn’t matter what it is — f—ing cards, dominoes, football, jogging off the field — my guy wants to win.”…
Six NFL teams now have head-coach openings. Here’s what to know about the coaching carousel. Six NFL teams now have head-coach openings. Here’s what to know about the coaching carousel. playKimes: Poor QB play cost Antonio Pierce his job (1:35)Mina Kimes and the “NFL Live” crew discuss the lack of quality at the quarterback position that ended up costing Antonio Pierce his job as Raiders head coach. (1:35) The 2024 NFL regular season is over, and six teams have fired their head coaches. The Jets made the first change by parting ways with Robert Saleh in early October before the…
Former Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE at the time of his death just over a year ago. Former Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE at the time of his death just over a year ago. Jan 9, 2025, 10:20 AM ET Former Tennessee Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head, at the time of his death just over a year ago. Wycheck’s family confirmed the CTE diagnosis in a statement released Thursday, 13 months after the three-time…
The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday. The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday. playDavid Dennis Jr. can’t believe Mike Tannenbaum’s Kirk Cousins prediction (1:15)Jason McCourty and David Dennis Jr. react to Mike Tannenbaum’s prediction that Kirk Cousins will join the Browns and win the AFC North with them next season. (1:15) FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are ready to move forward…
The Ravens will be without No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers for Saturday night’s wild-card playoff game against the Steelers, coach John Harbaugh said Thursday. The Ravens will be without No. 1 receiver Zay Flowers for Saturday night’s wild-card playoff game against the Steelers, coach John Harbaugh said Thursday. playWhy Stephen A. has doubts in Lamar Jackson’s postseason abilities (1:49)Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky debate on their confidence levels in Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens heading into the playoffs. (1:49) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers was ruled out for the Baltimore Ravens’ wild-card game…
The Bucs have gone from recently rooting for the Commanders to soon facing them. The Bucs have gone from recently rooting for the Commanders to soon facing them. TAMPA, Fla. — It was Dec. 29, hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had defeated the Carolina Panthers, 48-14, and every pair of eyes in quarterback Baker Mayfield’s living room were fixated on the TV with players nervously gnawing chicken tenders and onion rings. The main attraction? The Washington Commanders hosting the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football.” The Bucs needed the Commanders to win the Week 17 game to move ahead…
The Commanders’ first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships. The Commanders’ first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships. Paradise didn’t suit Kliff Kingsbury. After being fired as coach of the Arizona Cardinals in January 2023, Kingsbury traveled the world while he pondered his next move. He enjoyed the white sand beaches of Thailand with his girlfriend. He joined friends in Costa Rica, where he tossed Frisbees along the Pacific Ocean, worked out and observed as his friends closed nine-figure deals over video calls. During this time, Kingsbury spent many moments…
The AFC North rivals will be aired by the streaming service The AFC North rivals will be aired by the streaming service USATSI For just the second time in NFL history, the league will be holding a playoff game that will only be available on streaming. When the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET, the game will be exclusively streamed on Prime Video after Amazon purchased the rights back in February. Amazon has been streaming NFL games since 2017, but the company had never gotten exclusivity for a playoff game before this year.…
Texas A&M, the No. 12 team in the Top 25 And 1, rallied from 18 down to beat the Sooners Texas A&M, the No. 12 team in the Top 25 And 1, rallied from 18 down to beat the Sooners CBS Sports graphic I’ve spent time this week on the Eye On College Basketball Podcast explaining how all road games in the SEC project as Quadrant 1 opportunities — except for road games at South Carolina. In other words, almost everything in the league is hard away from home, and even more so when you’re missing your leading scorer, which is why…
The star tight end died in December 2023 at 52 The star tight end died in December 2023 at 52 Getty Images On the 13-month anniversary of his passing, the family of Tennessee Titans legend Frank Wycheck announced that the tight end had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Stage III at the time of his death. Stage IV is the most severe. The Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center tested Wycheck’s brain following the 52-year-old’s Dec. 9, 2023, death, and those tests revealed a diagnosis many expected. “Our family is grateful to learn of his confirmed CTE diagnosis in hopes to…
Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 9 Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL for Jan. 9 Getty Images Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I probably don’t need to tell you this, but the playoffs start this weekend, and at some point, we will talk about something besides the playoffs in this newsletter, but today is not that day. With just 48 hours to go until the NFL postseason kicks off, we’ll be going all in on the playoffs today. Not only will we be ranking every underdog…
Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Friday Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Friday USATSI Elite programs are set to square off in the College Football Playoff semifinals when the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Texas Longhorns in the 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. The Buckeyes have been firing on all cylinders after suffering a surprising defeat against Michigan in the regular season finale. Ohio State throttled…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday USATSI The Charlotte Hornets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers in a cross-conference matchup on Thursday’s NBA schedule. Los Angeles is 20-16 overall and 12-5 at home, while Charlotte is 8-27 overall and 2-14 on the road. The Lakers have won the last three meetings between these teams. The Hornets are 17-17-1 against the spread (ATS) in the 2024-25 NBA season, while the Lakers are 18-18 ATS. Tipoff…
Hue Jackson infamously led the Browns to an 0-16 record in 2017 Hue Jackson infamously led the Browns to an 0-16 record in 2017 Getty Images Former NFL coach Hue Jackson is getting another shot at leading an offense. According to CBS Sports and 247Sports college football insider Matt Zenitz, Jackson is expected to be named the Georgia State offensive coordinator. Jackson spent this past season as an assistant general manager with Georgia State’s program. The Panthers are fresh off of a 3-9 season in coach Dell McGee’s first season, and lost eight of their last nine games. Now, Jackson will…
The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searches The latest news, rumors and updates for NFL coaching changes and searches Getty Images With the 2024 NFL regular season complete, it’s time to move into offseason mode for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Realistically, some of them have already done so — especially those who have made changes at the head coach or general manager positions. And because it’s what we do here, we’re going to let you know exactly which jobs are open, and who might be up for them. Rather than scouring the scatter…