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  • Week 4 college football picks, predictions: My best bets for Week 4

    Week 4 college football picks, predictions: My best bets for Week 4

    The first three weeks of the college football season have already given us plenty to digest. We’ve seen upsets, breakout stars and a clearer picture of which teams are contenders versus pretenders. For bettors, the key is not just reacting to what happened, but projecting how matchups, injuries and coaching tendencies will shape the weeks ahead.

    Week 4 brings another slate full of opportunities, and I’ve narrowed down a few best bets that I believe carry strong value. These aren’t just numbers pulled from the board, they’re grounded in what we’ve seen on the field, coaching decisions, and the storylines that don’t always get reflected in the market.

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    Let’s dive into three games that stand out for my best bets:

    Temple at Georgia Tech (-23.5, 52.5)

    Last week, Temple looked completely overmatched against Oklahoma. The Owls couldn’t move the ball, finishing with one of the ugliest offensive performances of the young season. Oklahoma brought relentless pressure — blitzing on nearly every down — and Temple simply had no answers.

    So why go back to the well? It’s not about Temple suddenly figuring out how to score against elite defenses, it’s about the Owls’ ability to adjust. Offensive coordinator Tyler Walker has a track record of creating week-to-week adjustments, dating back to his time at Montana State, where he built one of the most efficient offenses in the FCS. Even if Temple isn’t putting up fireworks, I trust this staff to scheme better looks after what they just endured.

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    On the other side, Georgia Tech has plenty of firepower with quarterback Haynes King, though his durability remains a concern. If the Yellow Jackets get up early, it makes sense for them to protect King and get valuable reps for their backups. That opens the door for late points and pushes this game…

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  • NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for Week 3, 2025: Avoid Seattle

    NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for Week 3, 2025: Avoid Seattle

    The NFC West enters Week 3 with a combined record of 7-1. The Seattle Seahawks are the ones with the loss, and they enter a tricky contest against the New Orleans Saints this weekend. Although they are 7-point favorites, the Seahawks could be down two key secondary players with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (knee) and safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) both looking uncertain. Include that with the solid play of Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler and the model gives the Saints a 41% chance of pulling off the upset, which is much better than most road teams in Week 3. With some NFL survivor pools already starting to thin down, its time to lock in Week 3 NFL survivor picks if you haven’t already.

    The latest Week 3 NFL odds show six games with a Week 3 NFL spread of 5.5 points or more, including Dolphins vs. Bills (-11.5), Packers vs. Browns (+7.5), Falcons vs. Panthers (+5.5), Jets vs. Buccaneers (-6.5), Saints vs. Seahawks (-7) and Chiefs vs. Giants (+6). Those are the games many NFL survivor players will be targeting, but among those favorites, which ones bring the most value in NFL survivor pools? 

    Before finalizing any Week 3 NFL survivor picks, see which team the red-hot SportsLine Projection Model just went all-in on.

    The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model is on a sizzling 37-17 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024. Anybody following its NFL betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns. The model can be used to crush the survivor pool format, which calls for picking one team to win each week but never using the same team twice. It survived through Week 1 by calling the Commanders over the Giants, and Week 2 with the Ravens over the Browns.

    Now, it has turned its attention to the latest Week 3 NFL schedule and locked in its Week 3 survivor pool pick. You can…

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  • Texas’ Arch Manning, Florida’s DJ Lagway among college football’s 12 most disappointing players so far in 2025

    Texas’ Arch Manning, Florida’s DJ Lagway among college football’s 12 most disappointing players so far in 2025

    The 2025 season has barely started, and many sports information departments with big logos are likely feeling some regret about the summer hype they generated for certain players. 

    Expectations are always high — and tough to meet — at some of the nation’s top programs. With the amount of money these players are making, it’s hard to hide when they fall short. Many will likely settle in and rebound, but for now, let’s take a look at some of the stars — particularly quarterbacks — who are underperforming early.

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    Lagway’s numbers are not as bad as you might expect, but five interceptions — including a few ugly ones — against a very good LSU defense raise questions about his progress in two seasons. 

    On film, his fundamentals look average at best, and he struggles to read coverages beyond man-to-man. Defenses are not allowing Lagway to throw deep, which he did with some success last year, instead clouding the picture post-snap to confuse him. 

    Florida has leaned on short…

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  • Why teams are getting crushed by the QB injury crisis + Are the Texans failing C.J. Stroud?

    Why teams are getting crushed by the QB injury crisis + Are the Texans failing C.J. Stroud?

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    Should NFL teams start paying backup QBs more? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein kick the show off with a discussion on the state of the backup quarterback as New York Jets QB Justin Fields was officially ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They move on to break down Ben Johnson and Brian Schottenheimer’s comments on the discourse surrounding Tom Brady’s presence in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching box. Is all the talk of a potential conflict of interest overblown for opposing NFL coaches? Then, Frank explains why he believes the Houston Texans are failing C.J. Stroud. They finish the show up with a fun debate over the best player in the NFL, before previewing this week’s TNF slate, the Miami Dolphins facing off against the Buffalo Bills. Don’t miss it!

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    (2:21) – QB injury crisis: Are backups being paid enough?

    (18:54) – Bears and Cowboys not worried about Brady at production meetings

    (31:03) – Are the Texans failing C.J. Stroud?

    (43:42) – Who is the NFL’s best player?

    (55:06) – TNF preview: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

    Justin Fields is one of five starting QBs who has been injured in the first two weeks of the NFL season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

    (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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  • Texas A&M releases statement regarding Bryce Anderson’s injury status

    Texas A&M releases statement regarding Bryce Anderson’s injury status

    The Texas A&M football team has officially released a statement on the status of Aggie safety Bryce Anderson after a injury scare against Notre Dame on Saturday night.

    Thankfully, tests showed no major damage, and Bryce Anderson is undergoing further evaluation. Encouragingly, he traveled home with the team after the game. He’s unlikely to play against Auburn, but Coach Mike Elko expects him to return later this season.

    “But we do expect we will have him back at some point this year.”

    This is great news, and we continue to wish Bryce a speedy recovery. Below, you can view the announcement from the team’s official “X” account.

    Texas A&M has a bye this week and is focusing on getting back to the fundamentals as they get ready for their SEC opener against the Auburn Tigers on September 27 at Kyle Field.

    Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.

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  • Ranking NFL’s 0-2 teams, from choppy Chiefs to befuddled Bears, plus one reason for optimism for each

    Ranking NFL’s 0-2 teams, from choppy Chiefs to befuddled Bears, plus one reason for optimism for each

    Starting 0-2 doesn’t always lead to a lost NFL season. Just last year, three different teams failed to win their first two games, only to turn around and make the playoffs. Historically, however, the odds are stacked heavily against that kind of rebound, with only 8.6% of all 0-2 teams going on to make the postseason since the inception of NFL playoffs in 1933.

    After two weeks of the 2025 campaign, 10 different teams are still in search of their first victory. The most notable among them: the reigning AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, who are 0-2 for the first time in Patrick Mahomes’ NFL career, freshly toppled by the Philadelphia Eagles in a defensive rematch of Super Bowl LIX.

    Is it time for the Chiefs to panic after the club all but cruised to five of the last six Super Bowls? And what about the other 0-2 teams in the early-season standings? We ranked all 10 from most to least concerning, offering one reason of optimism for each squad as they look to get their first “W” in Week 3:

    Myles Garrett signed a $160 million contract with this team in March, and even he couldn’t help but call the Browns “embarrassing” after a blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. With 40-year-old Joe Flacco at the helm of the offense, controlling — let alone moving — the ball has proven to be a tall task.

    Reason for optimism: Rookie Dillon Gabriel got a few snaps to close Week 2, and the Browns’ offensive woes are bound to earn he and/or fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders additional opportunities to show more long-term upside.

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  • Who is Colorado’s starting quarterback? Deion Sanders makes decision for Week 4 but doesn’t reveal his pick

    Who is Colorado’s starting quarterback? Deion Sanders makes decision for Week 4 but doesn’t reveal his pick

    Uncertainty abounds surrounding the quarterback situation at Colorado entering Week 4. Three different signal-callers saw meaningful action in the Buffaloes’ first three games and none delivered particularly inspiring performances during their time in the spotlight — save for the two touchdowns Ryan Staub posted in his relief role in Week 2. Ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Wyoming, coach Deion Sanders said he made a decision on which of the bunch will suit up as the starter.

    The only thing is, Sanders did not specify which of his three options he is riding with.

    “Yeah, most definitely I have,” Sanders said in his Tuesday media availability when asked if he made a decision on the Week 4 starter.

    Will it be Staub, who followed up his impressive season debut with a clunker in his start at Houston, throwing two interceptions as the offense sputtered in a 36-20 loss? Will Sanders revert to Kaidon Salter, the highly regarded transfer who broke camp as the leader of the group? Could Julian Lewis make it three different starters in four games for the Buffaloes?

    As of Tuesday, Sanders would not say. Word could get out ahead of Saturday’s contest at Folsom Field like it did a week ago, when reports surfaced indicating Staub would serve as the starter after taking the majority of first-team reps in practice (Sanders refuted the reports only for them to prove true). Or it could be a true waiting game until the first offensive snap against Wyoming.

    Either way, Sanders outlined precisely what he wants to see from the three as he seeks a reliable starter.

    “Leadership and consistency,” Sanders said. “That’s it. That ain’t much to ask for, is it?”

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  • Fantasy Football Week 3 Kicker Rankings

    Fantasy Football Week 3 Kicker Rankings

    Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey put the team on his back in Week 2’s win over the New York Giants. When all hope had appeared to be lost, the Cowboys were able to set up a prayer of a 64-yard FG that Aubrey nailed to send their game to overtime. Dallas would hold on for a 40-37 win on a game-winner by Aubrey, who finished with 22 fantasy points.

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    Kickers aren’t generally viewed as too important in fantasy football but Aubrey is becoming more of a game-changer at the position. He was the No. 1 kicker in fantasy last season and is on a solid trajectory to finish toward the top again in 2025. We’ll see if a trip to Chicago and the Windy City hurts Aubrey’s stock for Week 3.

    [Week 3 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | D/ST | Kickers]

    Below are our consensus kicker rankings for Week 3.

    Good luck in Week 3!

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