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Wentz makes watching the Eagles worse than having a Vegan Thanksgiving, it’s time for Jalen Hurts
It might be time for Eagles fans to get out their brown paper bags. Watching this team has become more insufferable than sitting through an HR presentation. ...
The Taysom Hill-Jameis Winston situation has a racial component to it, just not the one you think
When it was announced last Friday that Taysom Hill was getting the start over Jameis Winston in New Orleans — due to Drew Brees’ rib injuries — it raised a lot of eyebrows....
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Joe Burrow is done for the year with torn ACL [Updated]
UPDATE (5:50 PM Eastern) - Burrow’s injury is an ACL tear, according to Ian Rapoport:...
Lord knows John Harbaugh didn’t want that smoke with Malcolm Butler
Titans defensive back Malcolm Butler looked like he was about to take Ravens coach John Harbaugh one-on-one before kickoff today....
Sunday Scaries: The Week 11 bets to avoid
I regret to inform you that the Jacksonville Jaguars did not make the cut for this week’s Sunday Scaries. Of course they’re not winning games, but they’re covering. So they seem… reliable?...
What has this Big Ten season been for, anyway?
Northwestern is the 19th-ranked team in the country and on the way up after taking control of the Big Ten West with a 17-7 win over No. 10 Wisconsin on Saturday. The Wildcats’ remaining games are at Michigan State and Minnesota, and home against Illinois — three teams that have combined to win as ma...
Ohio State should thank their lucky stars they beat Indiana
Justin Fields threw clunkers Saturday in the worst game of his short career, but that didn’t matter in the end against a game Indiana side. Ohio State still pulled out a 42-35 win....
Illini look fine, say 'GG' to Huskers
Illinois hasn’t had a lot to smile about, football-wise, this season. Or most seasons, really....
Florida State runs away from Clemson game … because the Tigers have COVID
In a page straight out of the 2020 storybook, Clemson and Florida State “mutually” agreed to postpone their Saturday conference matchup hours before kickoff, after both teams’ medical staffs could not agree to move forward with the game. The teams had been scheduled to play at noon. ...
College Football Playoff Committee makes first horrible call of the season
What’s dumber and more reckless than playing a college football season during a pandemic that’s spiraling out of control?...
White QB starts for Saints over more qualified Black QB, because 'glimpses'
If we’re being honest, this is some bullshit. ...
Penn State coach James Franklin can't mask what is going on in his program
Penn State just can’t help itself. This football program is clearly out of control, but head coach James Franklin is trying his best to disguise it....
Rudy Giuliani loves Philadelphia Eagles hoops
Perhaps the most delicious part of the attempted coup by the Trump administration is that Rudy Giuliani has evolved into a laughingstock....
Mark Sanchez gives Sam Darnold (and really anyone) great advice: 'Move on' from Jets
This is one of those times where you text your miserable New York Jet fan friend with a caption reading, “LMAO.”...
What do Cal McNair’s comments today even mean? Who knows, just sell the Texans
It’s time for Cal McNair to sell the Houston Texans....
Tread with caution if you're playing these guys on your fantasy football team: Week 11
It’s Thursday, which is the start of Week 11 on the football schedule. You only have this week and next to pencil your name into your league playoffs and to get that trash talk going against your leaguemates. Since this is the first of this column that you’ve seen from me, let’s set the expectation ...
Regrettably, Justin Herbert got a haircut
If you thought Justin Herbert looked like a preadolescent before, wait until you see his new ‘do....
NFL sees uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, forcing teams to reconsider having fans
Are you really surprised?...
Pick up these players now or perish in the fantasy football crucible: Week 11
The fantasy playoffs are a few weeks away, which, quite frankly, is weird as hell. But, here we are. If you’re still in contention for a playoff spot, congratulations! You’ve managed to survive the weirdest, most tumultuous season in fantasy football history. Through game cancellations and last-...