In a bruising week for fantasy managers, the Week 12 waiver wire offers relief and urgency. The column spotlights running back stashes and contingencies (from Trey Benson and Sean Tucker to committee pivots) and wideouts ranging from Christian Watson to Tez Johnson, plus one-week plays and stashes. Streamers are mapped...
Week 12 delivered peak parity, with five teams — Dolphins, Panthers, Bears, Texans and Broncos — winning on the final snap and the Bills, Packers and Ravens rallying late. The new power rankings keep the Eagles on top, followed by the Rams, Colts, Broncos and Patriots, and pair every team...
After a 33-16 Monday night loss to the Cowboys, Raiders quarterback Geno Smith rejected criticism of Chip Kelly’s play calling, saying the plays were there and his execution fell short. He told reporters to “blame it on me,” even saying everything from school troubles to car breakdowns could be pinned...
Jerry Jones marveled at George Pickens’ Monday night showcase, calling the wideout’s nine catches for 144 yards and a touchdown “poetic,” like opera or ballet, as the Cowboys beat the Raiders 33-16. With Pickens in a contract year and free agency looming in March, Jones’ praise only boosts the receiver’s...
The Cowboys returned from a bye with grief still raw, beating the Raiders 33-16 in Las Vegas while honoring late defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and players wore shirts bearing his image; a moment of silence, helmet decals with No. 94, and his jersey on the sideline kept...
The Athletic 136 has a new No. 4: Georgia, fresh off a 35-10 win over Texas that showcased Gunner Stockton’s five-touchdown efficiency and Nate Frazier’s steady bursts. Kirby Smart praised the Bulldogs’ growing physicality as recent wins signal a late-season surge. Oklahoma climbs after beating Alabama, which slips to No....
Aaron Rodgers left Sunday’s win over the Bengals with a left wrist injury the team initially called a hand issue; coach Mike Tomlin later said it’s the wrist. Monday imaging will gauge severity amid fears of a small fracture. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport puts Rodgers at 50-50 to face the...
The Rams edged the Seahawks 21-19 as Los Angeles intercepted Sam Darnold four times, then survived a last-second 61-yard attempt. A veteran coach called Darnold’s panic plays persistent, while credit flowed to Rams coordinator Chris Shula and a nickel-heavy plan that produced two tide-turning picks. The column also crowns Josh...
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, an eight-round bout streaming on Netflix and confirmed by MVP and Matchroom after Paul’s scrapped exhibition with Gervonta Davis. Joshua, 36, returns from elbow surgery after a fifth-round stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois, with promoter...
Cleveland led 16-10 when rookie starter Dillon Gabriel left at halftime with a concussion, and the Ravens blanked the Browns 13-0 after rookie Shedeur Sanders made his debut. Sanders went 4-of-16 for 47 yards with an interception, posting a 13.5 rating. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sanders had zero first-team reps...
