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Houston Texans Rookie Wide Receiver Tank Dell Out for the Season
On Sunday, the Houston Texans defeated the Denver Broncos, 22-17. But they lost rookie wide receiver Tank Dell to a season-ending injury during the matchup. Dell sustained a left leg injury as a blocker on a running play at the goal line...
Backup Quarterback Joe Flacco Could Start for Cleveland Browns in Week 13
If rookie quarterback Dorian Robinson-Thompson doesn't clear concussion protocol, then the Cleveland Browns will start veteran backup Joe Flacco against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Browns (7-4) currently occupy one of three AFC wild-card spots. The Rams host the Browns...
Indianapolis Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Jonathan Taylor, the starting running back from the Indianapolis Colts, sustained a right thumb injury in Week 12 during a victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Taylor jammed his thumb in the first half on Sunday. Despite the thumb injury, Taylor played...
Charlotte Hornets Point Guard LaMelo Ball to Miss Several Weeks
LaMelo Ball, the leading scorer of the Charlotte Hornets, will be sidelined for multiple weeks while he recovers from a right ankle injury. Ball, 22, appeared in only 33 games last season with an injury on his other ankle. He initially rolled...
Carolina Panthers Fire Head Coach Frank Reich After 1-10 Start
The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich after only 11 games, which marks the shortest tenure for a head coach since 1978. The Panthers have the worst record in the NFL at 1-10. In 1978, Pete McCulley got his walking papers...
Detroit Pistons Look to End 13-Game Losing Streak
The Detroit Pistons recently extended their losing streak to 13 in a row. But they're a betting favorite to end their skid Monday night when they host the slumping Washington Wizards. The Wizards have lost nine games in a row and they're...
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Derek Carr Clears Concussion Protocol
Quarterback Derek Carr sustained a head injury in Week 10, but he has now cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and expects to start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Week 12. The Saints square off against the Atlanta Falcons in...
Philadelphia Eagles Emerge as New Betting Favorite to Win Super Bowl LVIII
The Philadelphia Eagles are currently +450 odds to win Super Bowl LVIII, according to a recent update by DraftKings. The Eagles are now 9-1 and became the outright favorite for the first time this season after they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs...
Pittsburgh Steelers Finally Fire Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada
Christmas came early for football fans in Pittsburgh. The low-scoring Steelers finally fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada after an ugly 13-10 divisional loss against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Fans were worried that the Steelers would retain the inept Canada for the...
Memphis Grizzlies Lose Point Guard Marcus Smart for Several Weeks
Veteran point guard Marcus Smart will miss three to five weeks with a left foot injury, which is bad news for the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Smart exited a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half last week with a...