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  • How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday’s NFL game

    How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday’s NFL game

    Who’s Playing

    New England Patriots @ Pittsburgh Steelers

    Current Records: New England 2-10, Pittsburgh 7-5

    How To Watch

    When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Acrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTV: Amazon Prime VideoFollow: CBS Sports AppFubo (Try for free) For a limited time, new subscribers can save $20 on Fubo’s Pro, Elite, and Premier plans

    What to Know

    The New England Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday at Acrisure Stadium. The Patriots are limping into the game on a five-game losing streak.

    Sunday just wasn’t the day for New England’s offense. They took a 6-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chargers.

    Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored Pittsburgh on Sunday, but the final result did not. They received a tough blow as they fell 24-10 to the Cardinals.

    New England has traveled a rocky road recently, as they’ve lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Pittsburgh, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.

    In addition to losing their last games, the two teams failed to cover the spread. Looking ahead, the Steelers are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. This contest might not be the best time to bet the Patriots against the spread since they’ve let bettors down the last five times they’ve played.

    New England came out on top in a nail-biter against Pittsburgh when the teams last played back in September of 2022, sneaking past 17-14. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Steelers turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.

    Odds

    Pittsburgh is a solid 6-point favorite against New England, according to the latest NFL odds.

    The over/under is set at 31 points.

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  • FSU football star receiver Johnny Wilson declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Orange Bowl

    FSU football star receiver Johnny Wilson declares for NFL Draft, opts out of Orange Bowl

    Florida State is facing another roster exit, but not into the NCAA transfer portal. Wide receiver Johnny Wilson announced that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.

    ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the news on Wednesday and said that Wilson plans to opt out of the Orange Bowl but will play in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Feb. 3, 2024, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

    Wilson battled with injuries throughout the season, missing FSU’s game against Syracuse after suffering an injury the week before against Virginia Tech. He suffered another injury in the Seminoles game against Duke, missing games against Wake Forest and Pittsburgh.

    Despite being in and out, Wilson still managed to put up solid numbers, recording 617 yards receiving on 41 receptions for two touchdowns. Two of his first three games of the year, against LSU and Boston College, were 100+ yard games for the redshirt junior.

    He transferred in from Arizona State in 2022 and has since been one of the Seminoles’ top wide receivers. In the 2022 season, he recorded 897 yards receiving on 43 receptions for five touchdowns.

    Wilson is the first FSU player to declare for the NFL Draft, but not the first to say they won’t be returning. Nine players, including defensive end Patrick Payton and tight end Markeston Douglas, announced they are entering the transfer portal since it opened on Dec. 4.

    A handful of other FSU players are expected to declare for the NFL Draft, one of which being wide receiver Keon Coleman. The NFL Draft takes place on April 25–27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

    Two other FSU players have accepted invites to play in the Senior Bowl: defensive lineman Braden Fiske and tight end Jaheim Bell.

    Jack Williams covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at jwilliams@tallahassee.com or on Twitter @jackgwilliams.

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  • Texans sign S Adrian Amos

    Texans sign S Adrian Amos

    The Texans are signing free agent safety Adrian Amos to their 53-player roster, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports.

    Amos asked for and received his release from the Jets last week, and he cleared waivers, making him a free agent.

    Amos, 30, has played 11 games with three starts this season with the Jets, seeing action on 265 defensive snaps and 195 on special teams. He has 23 tackles and a pass breakup.

    He entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Bears in 2015 and played four years in Chicago and four in Green Bay before signing a one-year deal with the Jets this offseason.

    In nine seasons, Amos has totaled 659 career tackles, 10 interceptions, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

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  • Middle Tennessee targeting former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason after one-year sabbatical from coaching

    Middle Tennessee targeting former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason after one-year sabbatical from coaching

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    Middle Tennessee is expected to hire former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason to replace longtime coach Rick Stockstill, 247Sports reports. Mason led the Commodores from 2014-20 and was the defensive coordinator for Auburn and Oklahoma State before serving as a TV analyst this season.

    He will be charged with breathing new life into the Blue Raiders, who made 10 bowl games in 18 seasons under Stockstill but reached 10 wins only once back in 2009. MTSU finished 4-8 (3-5 Conference USA) this season. Athletic director Chris Massaro referred to parting with Stockstill as “one of the most difficult days in my tenure, but one I feel is necessary in our aspiration to compete and win championships.”

    Mason announced a coaching sabbatical in January following his lone season as defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State, saying, “I look forward to spending time with my family to rest and reflect on opportunities within the game I love.” He subsequently spent the 2023 season as a color analyst on ESPN broadcasts.

    The 54-year-old Mason is familiar with the local landscape at Middle Tennessee since it’s just 38 miles from the Vanderbilt campus. Though Mason’s recent experience is at the Power Five level and in the NFL, he has some Group of Five experience from his days as an assistant for Ohio and New Mexico State, among others.

    Though his time at Vanderbilt ended with a 27-55 record, Mason led the Commodores to bowl appearances in 2016 and 2018. While that fell short of the standard set by predecessor James Franklin, it marked a good tenure by the standard of almost any other coach in program…

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  • Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence suffers high-ankle sprain, status unclear for Week 14 vs. Browns

    Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence suffers high-ankle sprain, status unclear for Week 14 vs. Browns

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    The Jaguars faced unexpectedly steep competition from the Bengals on Monday night, with fill-in quarterback Jake Browning dicing up Jacksonville’s defense. They also suffered a critical loss at quarterback, with Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter after suffering a right ankle injury. A visibly frustrated Lawrence required the help of two trainers to reach the locker room.

    An MRI has since revealed a high-ankle sprain, coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday. While Lawrence’s ankle is stable, Pederson explained, there is no timetable for the QB’s return, making his status unclear for Week 14 against the Browns.

    His injury occurred on a third-and-long Monday with just under six minutes left in the matchup. Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson logged a sack on the play, but it was Jaguars left tackle Walker Little, starting in place of an injured Cam Robinson, who inadvertently stepped on Lawrence’s ankle, causing the QB’s leg to twist as he went to the ground. Lawrence slammed his helmet to the grass after the play, frustrated at the injury, and could only limp gingerly with the help of trainers.

    Former 49ers reserve C.J. Beathard, who’s been the Jaguars’ backup QB since 2021, replaced Lawrence under center for the remainder of the contest, going 9 of 10 for 63 yards but falling to Browning and the Bengals, 34-31, in overtime. Beathard also appeared to suffer an injury shortly after entering, favoring his arm after a fumble, but stayed in the game. Jacksonville did not have a third QB available in the event Beathard would’ve been forced out of action as well.

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  • WSU guard Myles Rice named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

    WSU guard Myles Rice named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week

    Dec. 4—PULLMAN — Myles Rice’s sizzling start to the season just keeps getting hotter.

    The Washington State redshirt freshman was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week in men’s basketball, the conference announced Monday.

    In wins over Eastern Washington and Portland State, Rice scored 28 and 19 points respectively, helping the Cougars secure a 6-1 start to the season. Against EWU, Rice nailed each of his first six 3-pointers, and against PSU, he came alive for 13 points in the second half.

    Rice, the conference’s highest-scoring freshman, ranks fifth in the Pac-12 in scoring, posting 17.4 points per game.

    The honor is Rice’s first from the conference. It is also WSU’s first Pac-12 weekly honor since Mo Gueye was named conference freshman of the week in March 2022.

    WSU returns to action on Wednesday, hosting UC Riverside at 7 p.m.

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  • Giants waive Matt Barkley

    Giants waive Matt Barkley

    Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is coming back to practice this week and the Giants opened a spot for him on the 53-man roster on Monday.

    The Giants waived quarterback Matt Barkley, who served as rookie Tommy DeVito’s backup for the last three games. They also released quarterback Jacob Eason from the practice squad.

    Barkley can re-sign to the practice squad if he clears waivers and it seems likely that the Giants would keep a third quarterback on hand given the injuries that have sidelined Taylor and Daniel Jones this season.

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll has not said whether DeVito or Taylor will start against the Packers next Monday night.

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  • Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel enters transfer portal with Jackson Arnold set to lead Sooners into SEC era

    Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel enters transfer portal with Jackson Arnold set to lead Sooners into SEC era

    Dillon Gabriel has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with the Sooners, the Oklahoma quarterback announced on Monday. Gabriel becomes the second major quarterback name entering the portal on the first day of the winter transfer window, following Ohio State starter Kyle McCord. Both veterans are joining a loaded market that already includes 10 four-star QB prospects in 247Sports’ transfer rankings. 

    247Sports has already assigned Gabriel a ranking of 91, making him the No. 4 quarterback available in the transfer portal. Gabriel posted what seems to be a farewell message on social media Monday morning, though he did not confirm his intentions. 

    “The past 2 years here at OU as a Sooner I have made memories with friends and family that remind me how blessed I am,” Gabriel wrote. “I have been able to play football for an amazing group of coaches and alongside men who have become my brothers. More than anything I have grown in faith and love. I appreciate and cherish these memories and relationships forever. My time in The Palace was a game time experience I will never forget. Sooner Nation, you held me accountable and I am better for it. 

    “Coach BV (Brent Venables), my coaches, and the football staff, I am grateful for your care, knowledge, and insight. Most of all, thanks for your faith in me and the opportunity to lead and be a member of OU’s team 128 and 129.”

    The 5-foot-11 Gabriel transferred to Oklahoma — after initially committing to UCLA out of the portal — in 2022 after three years at UCF. He was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year last season and led the Sooners in 2023 with 3,660 yards passing and 30 touchdowns. He also rushed for 373 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

    Arnold’s time to shine 

    Oklahoma will now hand its…

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