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NFL WEEK 17
Mike Florio previews the Christmas day matchup between the Ravens and Texans, including whether Houston can finally secure a signature win, and how Lamar Jackson can boost his MVP odds.
From Deebo Samuel to Josh Downs and Hollywood Brown, a close look at players who might be due for regression in Week 17
Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey McBride lead the way in positional rankings for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.
A survey of the team defense landscape for Week 17 of the NFL season.
Paul Allen, the Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer, joins PFT Live to unpack the Week 17 power rankings with Mike Florio, including the Vikings rising to No. 3.
Xavier Worthy, Rashod Bateman, and Darnell Mooney can help managers claim that fantasy championship.
Paul Allen, the Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer, joins PFT Live to discuss Kevin O’Connell’s “spark,” and why Minnesota should keep him with the team long-term.
NFL
The Ravens’ leading receiver was questionable with a shoulder injury.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young popped up on the team’s practice report with a hamstring injury.
The Steelers will try to pull off a comeback win at home.
The Steelers needed four possessions to get their first points of the game, but they are now back within a score of the Chiefs.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Week 18 of the 2024-25 Premier League season is all about Boxing Day.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Erling Haaland is looking for a third-successive Premier League Golden Boot award for leading a season in goals, and a host of folks aim to stop him.
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Breaking down every team’s backfield usage from Week 16 ahead of Week 17.
Ranking and evaluating all of fantasy football’s top Week 17 plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at tight end, kicker, and defense.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 17’s top plays at receiver.
College Football
Nebraska added a major offensive weapon.
Sophomore running back Justice Haynes has put a premium on winning programs.
Minnesota got a commitment from Nebraska transfer wideout Malachi Coleman. More details here.
Nebraska lands Kentucky WR transfer Dane Key.
Motor Sports
Chase Elliott returned to Victory Lane and the Cup playoffs in 2024.
Haiden Deegan will lead the western division along with the return of Michael Mosiman. Max Anstie will ride in the east.
Denny Hamlin won three points races and the Clash at the Coliseum in 2024.
Australian Reid Taylor will race for ClubMX as a replacement rider for the injured Devin Simonson in the Monster Energy Supercross 250 East division.
Golf
So much is changing on the PGA Tour, and yet there remains so much potential. Here’s a wish list for what else I’d like to see the PGA Tour change.
Both discussed a little bit about their lives and their plans at the recent PNC Championship.
In this week’s edition of the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, the senior writers offer their takeaways from the PNC Championship.
How players qualified for the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss why the energy and intensity around the PNC Championship makes it a better watch than other showdown-style matches.
As we approach Tiger Woods’ 49th birthday, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner assess how his “engagement” and performance at the PNC Championship could affect his outlook on the Champions Tour.
MLB
Adrianza won a World Series title in 2021 with Atlanta and hit .237 with 22 homers and 151 RBIs for San Francisco from 2013 to 2026.
The 27-year-old Morán missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox finalize 2-year deal with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery
Sandoval made 16 starts for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024, going 2-8 with a 5.08 ERA before tearing his UCL.
The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25 total appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season.
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Cleveland climbs up to second in the rankings, with Boston third.
There are other teams on Butler’s list, but pulling off a trade before the deadline is difficult due to new CBA luxury tax restrictions.
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College Basketball
Brice Williams matched his career high with 32 points to lead Nebraska to a 69-55 victory over Hawaii on Monday night.
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe set career highs with 23 points and 16 rebounds as Seattle University beat Washington.
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee past Middle Tennessee to equal the second-best start in program history.
It’s a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams into Monday’s AP Top 25.
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DeVonta Smith had a brutal drop late in the fourth quarter in a loss to the Commanders .
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Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for more than 300 yards against the Miami Dolphins, but it was not winning football.
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New England was competitive throughout the game in Buffalo.
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All the Steelers want for Christmas is a defensive stop, but they haven’t gotten one yet.
The Steelers got the ball first in Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon, but the Chiefs have the early lead.
The Steelers will have wide receiver George Pickens in the lineup on Christmas, but they won’t have quarterback Justin Fields.
The Giants have nothing but draft position at stake in the final two weeks of the regular season, but wide receiver Malik Nabers has a shot at setting the rookie receptions record.
Josh Allen is the betting favorite, but Lamar might be the right choice.
