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  • Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill explains his unique reaction to graphic knee injury and why he’s unsure of NFL future

    Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill explains his unique reaction to graphic knee injury and why he’s unsure of NFL future

    Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill had his season come to an abrupt halt in Week 4 when the eight-time Pro Bowl pass-catcher suffered a devastating knee injury in the win over the New York Jets. Hill dislocated his knee, and tore multiple ligaments, including his ACL. 

    When Hill was loaded onto the cart and driven off the field, he was seen clapping his hands and smiling. Hill waved to the crowd and blew kisses to fans as well. It was an odd reaction after a painful, season-ending injury, but there was a reason behind it. 

    During a recent appearance on Terron Armstead’s podcast, “The Set,” Hill said that after he realized his leg was “crooked,” he immediately felt grateful for all the incredible moments football has given him, and thought about the time he would now have to spend with his family. 

    “So I immediately started laughing man, because I feel like I’ve been able to play this game my whole entire life, and I’ve been blessed with great talents and great gifts, and the amount of support that I get from my family is amazing, man,” Hill said. “I really wasn’t even thinking about the injury. I was just thinking about the great times I’ve had playing this game and just me being in Miami. It all came full circle. I know this (wasn’t) it, but I was just happy bro. Because I’m always trying to find the good in everything. I get time to think about my kids, I get time to travel, I get time to like really sit down and enjoy my life and not always train.”

    Hill said his entire life has been about training, living in the gym, on the track, on the jugs machine. He wasn’t sacrificing his time for his family or other things he wanted to do. Now, he has this opportunity to get close to his kids, go to church on Sundays and improve the man he is off the field.

    Anytime a 31-year-old speedster suffers an injury like the one Hill did, it’s fair to wonder if his football career could…

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  • SEC suspends referee in aftermath of controversial calls in Georgia vs. Auburn game

    SEC suspends referee in aftermath of controversial calls in Georgia vs. Auburn game

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    The SEC has suspended referee Ken Williamson for the rest of the season following his crew’s performance in Georgia’s win over Auburn on Oct. 11, ESPN reports. Williamson was the crew chief for that game, a 20-10 win for the Bulldogs, which featured a number of questionable calls.

    CBS Sports’ John Talty reached out to the league for comment, but was told the SEC “does not comment on personnel matters”. CBS Sports can confirm that Williamson did not officiate last week, but the rest of his assigned crew did — and will not officiate another game for the rest of the season for the league. 

    Williamson and his crew took center stage for all the wrong reasons in the Auburn vs. Georgia game. Late in the first half, with Auburn leading 10-0, quarterback Jackson Arnold appeared to score before the ball was knocked out of his hands on the goal line. However, officials ruled it a fumble on the field, and the call was upheld despite replay appearing to show Arnold breaking the plane with possession.

    In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs led 13-10 when Kirby Smart ran up to the side judge and appeared to call a timeout. Once the clock was blown dead, Smart argued he was telling he official that Auburn defenders were clapping in an attempt to create a false start for the offense. The broadcast replay showed Smart making what looked like a timeout signal with his hands, but he and the Bulldogs were allowed to keep the timeout anyway.

    Auburn coach Hugh Freeze and Arnold both downplayed the controversial calls’ effect on the game, but the seven-point swing was an obvious turning…

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  • A.J. Brown remains out of practice on Thursday

    A.J. Brown remains out of practice on Thursday

    The Eagles are missing a key offensive player at practice for the second straight day.

    Reporters at the open portion of Thursday’s practice noted that wide receiver A.J. Brown remains out of action. Brown missed Wednesday’s practice due to a hamstring injury.

    Brown also dealt with a hamstring issue this summer, but he has not missed any games this year. Brown hasn’t always been happy about his role in those games, but had a big game in last Sunday’s win over the Vikings and has 29 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns on the season.

    If Brown is not able to practice on Friday, the Eagles may be going with DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, John Metchie, and Xavier Gipson at wideout against the Giants.

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  • ESPN predicts the College Football Playoff bracket

    ESPN predicts the College Football Playoff bracket

    With the end of the season approaching, the College Football Playoff is close to commencing, and the time for teams to bulk up their playoff resume is ending. ESPN’s Projection Models can predict which teams will make the playoff, if people splice the numbers carefully. Are the Georgia Bulldogs in good position to make the playoff?

    First, we’ll look at the highest percentage to win conference for all Power Four conferences. Alabama (57.1%), Ohio State (53.8%), Texas Tech (38.1%), and Georgia Tech (33.0%) all make the playoff by this logic. However, the NCAA made it a rule this year, where teams that win their conference get automatic bids, but not automatic byes.

    Georgia (18.2%), Indiana (34.5%), BYU (33.1%), and Miami (19.3%) all lose their respective conference championships by this logic.

    For the Group of Five participant, we’ll see the group of Five teams with the highest playoff percentage. That’s the USF Bulls (46.2%), who make the playoff by winning over the North Texas Mean Green in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and finishing with a higher playoff percentage than the James Madison Dukes (8.0%) and Boise State Broncos (9.6%).

    That same logic is applied to all the at-large bids. The seven teams with the highest playoff percentage, outside of the conference champions, all make the playoff. That means Indiana (94.3%), Texas A&M (84.4%), Georgia (81.6%), Oregon (75.8%), BYU (52.6%), Ole Miss (48.6%), and Miami (44.1%) all make the playoff. Oklahoma, Texas, Vanderbilt, and Missouri are all the first ones out, by this logic.

    For seeding, we can look at projected record for each of the playoff teams. The Georgia Bulldogs have a projected record of 10.2-2.2, which is the No. 11 highest number. However, it’s likely they’ll give the Group of Five teams the No. 12 seed.

    There are some discrepancies to this data. The…

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  • Aaron Rodgers vows Steelers showdown vs. Packers is not a revenge game

    Aaron Rodgers vows Steelers showdown vs. Packers is not a revenge game

    While Aaron Rodgers took extra delight in beating the Jets back in Week 1, the Steelers quarterback has made it clear that the same energy doesn’t apply to Sunday’s game against the Packers, his other former team that he enjoyed a tremendous amount of success with during their 18-year partnership. 

    “I don’t have any animosity toward the organization,” Rodgers said. “Obviously, I wish that things have been better in our last year there, but I have a great relationship with a lot of people still in that organization, and this is not a revenge game for me. I’m just excited to see some of those guys and be on ‘Sunday Night Football.’” 

    Rodgers has a profound appreciation for his time in Green Bay and the things he and the Packers were able to accomplish. He does, however, wish that their time together had ended differently. 

    After the Packers drafted his eventual successor — Jordan Love — in 2020, Rodgers responded with back-to-back MVP seasons while playing elite level ball. You could argue that Rodgers’ play during that span was better than any quarterback in history, including his former teammate Brett Favre’s impeccable three-year run from 1995-97 that included three consecutive league MVP awards. 

    Rodgers’ success correlated to team success for the Packers, who won the NFC North both years as well as home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. In the playoffs, however, Green Bay suffered heartbreaking home playoff losses to the eventual champion Buccaneers and the 49ers (Rodgers’ childhood team), respectively. 

    In 2022, Rodgers played all year despite playing most of the year with a broken thumb in his right throwing hand. Despite Rodgers’ injury and a 5-8 record, the Packers won three straight games to put themselves in position to make the playoffs with a win over the visiting Lions in Week 18. The Lions won, however, eliminating the Packers from postseason contention…

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  • Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8 of 2025 season

    Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8 of 2025 season

    Below are my Week 8, 2025 positional ranks for PPR leagues.

    As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday LIVE at 12 p.m. ET on YouTube and on Peacock at 5 p.m. ET.

    And then on Sunday mornings, be sure to tune into Fantasy Football Pregame, 11 a.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET on Peacock and the NFL on NBC YouTube channel.

    Let’s get to it.

    QB Rankings

    Rank

    Player

    Position

    Team

    Opp

    Bye

    1

    Patrick Mahomes

    QB

    Chiefs

    Commanders

    10

    2

    Jalen Hurts

    QB

    Eagles

    Giants

    9

    3

    Lamar Jackson

    QB

    Ravens

    Bears

    7

    4

    Josh Allen

    QB

    Bills

    Panthers

    7

    5

    Jayden Daniels

    QB

    Commanders

    Chiefs

    12

    6

    Bo Nix

    QB

    Broncos

    Cowboys

    12

    7

    Daniel Jones

    QB

    Colts

    Titans

    11

    8

    Justin Herbert

    QB

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  • Is it fixable? Tough questions mount for Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning after struggles

    Is it fixable? Tough questions mount for Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning after struggles

    AUSTIN, Texas — Texas won an SEC game it shouldn’t have Saturday night in Lexington. Those aren’t my words. Longhorn QB Arch Manning said as much Monday after the Wildcats more than doubled Texas’ yardage (395-179) in an overtime loss.

    But, at least to All-American safety Michael Taaffe postgame, the vibes from the media weren’t positive enough.

    “These questions seem a little bit negative, I’m not going to lie guys, to the offense,” Taaffe said postgame sitting next to Manning. “I’ll say this, it’s freaking hard to win in the SEC … We freaking won. Let’s put some smiles on our face. We won. The show goes on.”

    You get it from one of Texas’ captains. Emotions are high after a game, and he’s protecting his friend.

    Thing is, this wasn’t a one-off result.

    Texas is averaging just 16.8 points per game against Power Four competition. The Longhorns rank No. 98 nationally in offensive EPA, 89th in points per drive and 114th in average drive distance (27.9 yards).

    Find an offensive category and Texas struggles in it.

    Thus, despite Taaffe’s stern messaging, the media questions kept coming. Here’s a sampling of a few queries head coach Steve Sarkisian fielded Monday at his weekly presser ahead of a road game against Mississippi State:

    How much is the offensive line limiting Manning’s growth? Have you thought about giving up play-calling? What’s your message to the fan base that seems to be panicking after a win? What went into benching Quinn Ewers against Georgia last year and not sitting Manning after his struggles? Can Texas’ issues be fixed in season or do they have to come in the offseason?

    Manning wasn’t spared either:

    How much faith do you have in Sarkisian as a play-caller?Do you worry about losing your job?Are you still having fun?

    Not…

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  • Maxx Crosby trade rumors: Raiders inform star pass rusher he will not be moved before deadline, per report

    Maxx Crosby trade rumors: Raiders inform star pass rusher he will not be moved before deadline, per report

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    Amid speculation concerning his availability ahead of the NFL trade deadline, the Las Vegas Raiders met Tuesday with All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby to assure him that they are not shopping him and will not trade him, according to NFL Network. The Raiders’ meeting with Crosby comes after the four-time Pro Bowler had been linked to other teams via trade, including the Dallas Cowboys, in rumors that circulated on social media in recent days.

    Crosby, who has been with the Raiders since being chosen by them in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, is Las Vegas’ biggest star and best player, making him an attractive asset amid a 2-5 start to the season. Crosby, however, reportedly wants to remain in Las Vegas and continue to try and win with the only team he has played for in his NFL career. 

    Maxx Crosby injury: Raiders star pass rusher exit from loss to Chiefs was ‘more of a precaution,’ per report

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    Crosby, 28, has become the face of the Raiders franchise as he has emerged as one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, and he is in the midst of yet another productive season with four sacks, 10 tackles for loss, five passes defensed and his first career interception, among other stats. Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension in March.

    While the Raiders will keep Crosby around, their front office continues…

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