The NFL vs. NBA on XMA(s) was a TKO. In the biggest test yet of pro football’s muscle on December 25, the league for the first time ever put three games up against a five-game, all-day slate of NBA action. The audience gravitated to the game played with the oblong ball. The widely-circulated numbers paint [more] … [Read more...] about On Christmas, the NFL’s average audience was five times larger than the NBA’s
Lovie Smith on Texans getting top pick: Things work out the way they should in the end
The Texans are currently in position to earn the first overall draft pick in 2023, but that spot is less secure thanks to their win over the Titans last weekend. Should they win again in the final two weeks of the season, they may wind up with a better record than the Bears but head [more] … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith on Texans getting top pick: Things work out the way they should in the end
Bill O’Brien: I wish Patriots well, but “very focused” on Sugar Bowl
A report last weekend indicated that former Texans head coach Bill O’Brien is a leading option to join the Patriots as their offensive coordinator after the end of the season, but O’Brien gave no hint about his plans on Wednesday. O’Brien said that he hasn’t been in contact with the Patriots since visiting the team [more] … [Read more...] about Bill O’Brien: I wish Patriots well, but “very focused” on Sugar Bowl
David Njoku: We’ve got to finish strong, give the Commanders hell
The Browns have no playoff aspirations of their own at this point in the season, but they can still play spoiler for others. Sunday brings a matchup with the Commanders and a loss to the Browns would deal a big blow to their chances of advancing in the NFC. Browns tight end David Njoku said [more] … [Read more...] about David Njoku: We’ve got to finish strong, give the Commanders hell
Report: Derek Carr steps away from Raiders to avoid “obvious distractions”
After he was benched, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was not spotted by reporters during the day’s practice. It sounds like he won’t be for the rest of the season. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Carr and the Raiders agreed that he would step away from the team to “avoid the obvious distractions.” So, [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Derek Carr steps away from Raiders to avoid “obvious distractions”