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550 stories by Pauly McGuire
NFC North: Detroit Lions Eye First Division Title in 30 Years
The Detroit Lions are the betting favorite to win the NFC North at +140 odds, and the defending division champion Minnesota Vikings aren't far behind at +290 odds. According to DraftKings' divisional futures, the NFC North is the tightest race in the...
AFC South Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars on the Prowl
The Jacksonville Jaguars are once again the strongest team in a weak division. The Jaguars are the betting favorite at -155 odds to win the AFC South in consecutive seasons. The Jaguars moved on from their failed experiment with head coach Urban...
AFC East Preview: Super Bowl or Bust for the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are still the team to beat in the AFC East, even though the New York Jets dominated the headlines this off-season. The Bills are +120 odds to win the AFC East, and they're ahead of the Jets (+270), Miami...
NFC West Preview: San Francisco 49ers Look to Run it Back
It's a two-team race in the NFC West between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. The 49ers are -160 odds to defend their NFC West title, and the Seahawks are +195 odds to win the division as the 49ers’ closest...
AFC West Preview: Can The Kansas City Chiefs Avoid Super Bowl Hangover?
The Kansas City Chiefs are the betting favorite at -165 odds to win the AFC West division title for the eighth consecutive season. The Los Angeles Chargers are at +340 odds to win the AFC West, followed by the Denver Broncos at...
Tampa Bay Bucs Name QB Baker Mayfield the Week 1 Starter
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start Baker Mayfield at quarterback in Week 1 when the Bucs play the Minnesota Vikings in the season opener. Mayfield edged out Kyle Trask as the starting quarterback. Head coach Todd Bowles tapped Mayfield to begin the...
New York Yankees Lose Eight Straight, Worst Skid Since 1995
The New York Yankees have lost eight games in a row, which is the longest losing streak since the 1995 season. The Bronx Bombers are also on the cusp of posting their first losing season in over 30 years. The Yankees sunk...
Fantasy Football: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison Among Top Rookie WRs
Jaxon Smith-Njigba from the Seattle Seahawks, Jordan Addison from the Minnesota Vikings, and Zay Flowers from the Baltimore Ravens are among the top rookie wide receivers to keep close tabs on during your upcoming fantasy football draft. If you play in a...
Fantasy Football: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs Among Top Rookie RBs
Bijan Robinson from the Atlanta Falcons and Jahmyr Gibbs from the Detroit Lions are among the top rookie running backs to keep an eye on for your upcoming NFL fantasy football draft. Zach Charbonnet from the Seattle Seahawks, Kendre Miller from the...
Washington Commanders Name Sam Howell as Starting Quarterback
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera stated that Sam Howell will be the team's starting quarterback in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1. Howell becomes the sixth quarterback to start the season opener since Kirk Cousins left Washington...