Day: November 23, 2016

The 7 things every NFL fan should be thankful for

November 23, 2016

<!– With Thanksgiving just hours away, FOX Sports went looking for the seven things NFL fans should be most thankful for on this, the holiday of giving thanks. (It's right there in the name.) Fans of all 32 teams can find a way to give thanks, whether for an exciting new coach, an unexpected playoff race, continued […]

15 of the best NFL players from obscure college football programs

November 23, 2016

<!– Between the regional combines and efforts in Europe, the NFL has continued to increase opportunities for football prospects to get seen by scouts and eventually make a roster. That said, the surest path to the league still begins with a conversation with Nick Saban or Jim Harbaugh or any coach from an Power Five conference […]

Ridiculous: Redskins play Thanksgiving Day in Dallas after Sunday night game

November 23, 2016

Coming up with the NFL schedule is an onerous task and a no-win proposition. There are so many different parties to keep happy (teams, coaches, front-office suits, television executives, stadium schedulers) and so many possible variables (bye weeks, primetime games, throwing every team on a Thursday, ensuring good games for Sunday’s two late games spread […]

Cowboys-Redskins features a showdown between a father- and son-in-law

November 23, 2016

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins play each other twice a year. They’re familiar NFC East foes that have squared off 113 times in history, combining to make up one of the league’s best rivalries. And when they meet on Thanksgiving Day, there will be plenty on the line. The Cowboys, coming in at 9-1, have […]

Bill Belichick was quite displeased with press conference ‘Butt Fumble’ question

November 23, 2016

With the New England Patriots preparing for their Sunday game against the New York Jets, head coach Bill Belichick took to the podium Wednesday morning for his weekly press conference. Though Belichick’s answers are traditionally vague, to the say the least, he went out of his way to demean a reporter who asked a silly […]

Packers RB Eddie Lacy, CB Sam Shields will remain on IR for 2016

November 23, 2016

The Packers have been without two of their top playmakers for most of the season as Eddie Lacy and Sam Shields have both been on injured reserve since the middle of October. Shields hasn’t played since the season opener, while Lacy has been out for the past five games. Both players will remain on injured […]

Jeremy Lin responds to Byron Scott's 'soft' comments

Revisiting the draft that landed the Cowboys two rookie stars

November 23, 2016

The Cowboys being the most interesting story in football right now, I thought I’d go back to draft weekend—I was in Dallas for the draft—and revisit exactly what happened with Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott, and how those picks have transformed the team for the short- and long-term. First, remember why the Cowboys picked Elliott. […]

Fantasy football matchups: Has DeVante Parker arrived?

November 23, 2016

Favorite Thanksgiving side dish: Mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams or some godforsaken green vegetable? OK, on to our weekly matchup recommendations. Remember that you’ll rarely see suggestions here to start guys like Ezekiel Elliott, because you should always start players like him, especially when you can watch them on the world’s greatest eating holiday. Most of […]

Tom Brady misses practice, makes an appearance on the Patriots’ injury report

November 23, 2016

UPDATE 5:15 p.m. ET: Brady popped up on this week’s injury report with a knee injury. true Tom Brady officially listed on the Patriots’ injury report with a knee injury. Did not practice today. — Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) November 23, 2016 true Tom Brady has a knee injury that kept him out of Patriots practice, […]

Ravens WR Steve Smith’s greatness still lies in his grudges

November 23, 2016

Compliments aren’t always easy for Steve Smith to digest, even at 37. The reasons for that predate his 16-year NFL career, as a poor kid in Los Angeles. They mounted as he made the jump from junior college to Utah. They multiplied when, after beating the odds, he still couldn’t get a legitimate shot at […]

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