While Jalen Hurts is putting up monstrous numbers at Oklahoma, the NFL must notice how his developmental path mirrors current NFL star Dak Prescott’s. The college football landscape changes quickly as player development can suddenly hasten with the right coaching staff and player work ethic. Not every player has the aptitude to take on mechanical
The Broncos are going nowhere with Joe Flacco under center. As soon as Drew Lock is healthy enough to take the field, he should start for Denver. John Elway and the Broncos’ front office hoped that trading for Joe Flacco would result in a playoff berth this season. Given the team’s 2-5 start it’s clear
The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl ambitions are still very much alive despite Patrick Mahomes’ injury on Thursday Night, and that’s not just because he’ll reportedly be ready to return later this year. Patrick Mahomes won the NFL MVP award, produced video-game numbers, redefined the quarterback position, and led the Kansas City Chiefs to the
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 06: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Texans know they need a new plan
T.Y. Hilton has pretty much owned them to this point, but the Houston Texans have a new plan to hold the Colts’ top wide receiver in check. With an obvious nod to playing them twice a year in the AFC South, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has played the Houston Texans a lot and
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 06: Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles out of the pocket during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 6, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) NFL DFS Week 7: Fantasy football
With Patrick Mahomes likely out at least three weeks, who could his fantasy football owners look to replace him with off the waiver wire? As he laid on the field after converting a first down on a quarterback sneak Thursday night, Kansas City Chiefs’ fans and Patrick Mahomes’ fantasy owners held their breath. He was
FanSided is partnering with The Action Network to bring you expert sports betting information and analysis. Things are getting interesting as we enter the midseason stretch. There are a few contenders inpotential bounce-back spots and, of course, the Dolphins positions as double-digit underdogsonce again. Like every week, I’ll use projected spreads and over/unders to identify
The Kansas City Chiefs lost their leader in Patrick Mahomes on Thursday night. Instead of wilting, they rose up and blew out the Denver Broncos. Patrick Mahomes no longer had a normal right knee. After a 4th and short quarterback sneak, Mahomes was left in agony on the Denver turf, looking down at a kneecap
The Denver Broncos had a golden opportunity to gain ground in the division. Instead, the team fell to 2-5 and now faces some tough decisions. The Denver Broncos had the chance to pick up a win and be one game behind the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. That would have been quite the
If Patrick Mahomes has to miss significant time with a right knee injury, who could the Kansas City Chiefs get to fill in? Kansas City Chiefs fans everywhere were holding their breath when Patrick Mahomes stayed down after converting a first down on a quarterback sneak Thursday night. He suffered a right knee injury, turned
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Matt Moore #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs replaces quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an injury if the first half against the Denver Broncos in the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes: How long is recovery
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is escorted off the field after an injury in the first half against the Denver Broncos in the game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes sustains apparent
The NFL is coming under a clear divide, and the best teams are standing out while the bad teams are making themselves known. From here on out, making bets on teams should get a lot easier. Things became clear in the NFL in Week 6. We learned many things, including that every NFC East team
The Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs all need wins. Will all of them find a way? Time to make Week 7 picks. All lines provided by OddsShark. Kansas City Chiefs (-3) at Denver Broncos The Chiefs (4-2) are on the road, on a short week, against a hot team with a
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Phillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos smiles as he walks on the field after the Denver Broncos 16-0 win over the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Each week I will be breaking down the
Kirk Cousins has looked great against bad secondaries over the last two games, but can he step up against what seems to be a better defense in Week 7? After a dismal performance in Chicago against the Bears in Week 4, the best of Kirk Cousins has been on display over the last two games.
The Oakland Raiders have been identified by many as a sleeper team. If they can beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, it’s time to take them seriously. Through the first six weeks of the regular season, many teams are stuck between contender and pretender status. The Oakland Raiders fit that bill. Jon Gruden’s
The Kansas City Chiefs have struggled without their star pass rusher. The team will look different when he returns — and for the better. Things haven’t been going too well for the Kansas City Chiefs as of late, but not only on the offensive side of the ball. The defense has struggled too. On the
Coming off their bye week, the Chicago Bears face a critical test on Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saints in what will be a must-win for the Bears. The Chicago Bears may have a menacing defense but will face a massively important game on Sunday for their standing in the NFC hierarchy. Chicago
The New York Jets may be just 1-4, but the return of quarterback Sam Darnold and a pillow-soft upcoming schedule could make them a sneaky Wild Card threat in the underwhelming AFC. The panic is over in New York after the Jets finally joined the season with a 24-22 win over the Dallas Cowboys on
The Green Bay Packers are 5-1, and in the driver’s seat in the NFC North. But let’s not miss that Aaron Rodgers is in decline. Bad officiating aside, the Green Bay Packers moved to 5-1 with a narrow win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night. They’ve also beaten each of the other three teams
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes seemingly want to pass the ball on every play. But the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl chances may hinge on their ability to run instead. Here are some startling statistics: The Kansas City Chiefs have run the football on only 34 percent of their plays. They are averaging only 4.0
The Denver Broncos are on a two-game winning streak. The Kansas City Chiefs are on a two-game skid. What do the Broncos need to do to keep it rolling against the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football? A seemingly rejuvenated defense and an irritated Joe Flacco seems to have the Denver Broncos heading in the right
It’s possible Marcus Mariota has made his last appearance for the Tennessee Titans, so where might he land next year? After the Tennessee Titans acquired Ryan Tannehill in March, there was a strong case for Marcus Mariota as the most vulnerable starting quarterback in the NFL. He lasted almost six games, before Tannehill stepped in
With his rushing statistics spiking, Kyler Murray should continue to utilize his legs in different personnel to elevate the Arizona Cardinals offense. The Arizona Cardinals had no outside expectations of making the playoffs this season. They had a first-time NFL head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, with a less than .500 winning percentage in college that inherited
The AFC West is tightening as the Kansas City Chiefs have lost their footing. Now, they face a pivotal Thursday night clash with the Denver Broncos. The AFC West continued to tighten with plot twists in Week 6. With the hot Oakland Raiders on a bye, the Denver Broncos duplicated the Raiders’ feat this month
The Los Angeles Rams may have gotten Jalen Ramsey, but the Jacksonville Jaguars got a huge haul for a cornerback that didn’t want to play for them anymore. It had become untenable. So something had to be done. All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey wanted to get paid and preferably get paid out of Duval County in
Just hours after the Los Angeles Rams traded away Marcus Peters to the Baltimore Ravens, they bring in one of the best cornerbacks in all of football. So, did the Rams win the Jalen Ramsey trade, or was the Jacksonville Jaguars’ haul too much to say no to? The Jalen Ramsey saga in Jacksonville is
The Los Angeles Rams made a huge trade to land cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars, but will he fix their broken secondary right away? After weeks of mounting tension and frustrating, the Jacksonville Jaguars have finally parted ways with their former No. 5 overall pick in cornerback Jalen Ramsey. He was traded to