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NFL 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.
Lamar Jackson became the NFL’s top running QB of all time in the 31-2 win.
Patrick Mahomes threw three TDs and Travis Kelce hit a pair of milestones.
Jackson and the Ravens are rolling over the Texans on Christmas.
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.
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.
A survey of the team defense landscape for Week 17 of the NFL season.
NFL
With two quarterbacks dealing with injuries this week, the Eagles may be turning to a familiar face for some depth.
It’s the Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders this week on Sunday Night Football. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
After the Ravens outlasted the Bengals for a 35-34 win in Week 10, cornerback Marlon Humphrey lamented feeling like the team’s defensive players were “little brothers” because quarterback Lamar Jackson and the offense were carrying them to wins.
The Texans were embarrassed by the Ravens on Wednesday, with Baltimore finishing the contest with 432 total yards, including 251 yards rushing.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Cole Palmer dances through Fulham’s defense and guides his effort into the corner of the Fulham goal to give Chelsea an early 1-0 lead at Stamford Bridge.
Anthony Gordon takes the ball onto his right foot and bends in a beautiful effort past Emiliano Martinez to give Newcastle a dream start against Aston Villa at St. James’ Park.
Check out the latest Premier League table for the 2024-25 season.
Rotoworld
Will Quentin Grimes step up in the wake of Luka Doncic’s calf injury?
Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey McBride lead the way in positional rankings for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.
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.
College Football
Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Game Preview
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.
Motor Sports
Kyle Larson led the series in wins in 2024 but didn’t get the championship.
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.
Golf
One writer’s look back on covering golf across the globe in 2024.
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.
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.
NBA
LeBron James and Stephen Curry never disappoint.
Embiid scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4-of-5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left.
Kyrie Irving scored 39 points but was short on a 3-pointer to put the Mavs ahead in the final minute after a 28-point comeback.
Bridges scored the second most points ever of any Knicks player on Christmas Day.
Betting
Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Game Preview
Colts at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury report, betting trends, and stats
Indianapolis Colts at New York Giants Game Preview
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game Preview
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Game Preview
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.
Local coverage
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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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Can Saints’ new manager deliver a huge festive gift? Or will the Hammers kick on?
Can Spurs grab a big win at Forest?
Just one win in their last 13 games in all competitions has Pep Guardiola scratching his head.
Cole Palmer slots home a beauty early in the west London derby.
Can the Cherries keep their European push going as the Eagles head to Dorset?
