Chris Simms and Mike Florio can’t see any scenario where the New Orleans Saints go to Lambeau Field and upset the Green Bay Packers, as Simms predicts the start of Jordan Love’s ascension heading into the playoffs.
College football’s new playoff system created more arguments than competitive games in Week 1. But the sport thrives on disharmony.
FFHH airs their grievances in a fantasy football Festivus, featuring Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Rodgers and more.
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Happy Hour Festivus: Airing of fantasy grievances
FFHH airs their grievances in a fantasy football Festivus, with the Panthers sinking Jay Croucher, Christian McCaffrey and Kyler Murray disappointing Matthew Berry and Aaron Rodgers making Connor Rogers sweat.
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NFL WEEK 16
Mike Florio and Chris Simms run through top performances from Week 16, including Michael Penix Jr.'s strong play vs. the New York Giants and Mike McCarthy leading the Cowboys to a close win over the Buccaneers.
In a physically grueling game with gutsy plays and hard hits, the Cowboys triumphed to a 26-24 victory over the Buccaneers on SNF in Week 16.
Chris Simms and Devin McCourty analyze the Buffalo Bills’ near upset loss to the New England Patriots, explaining how the team needs to “clean things up” before the playoffs.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the Colts’ Week 16 win over the Titans, including Shane Steichen’s leadership, Jonathan Taylor rebounding from a poor performance last week and more.
After Minnesota’s win vs. Seattle, Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the Kevin O’Connell’s “magic touch,” and how his belief in both QB Sam Darnold and the team’s ability to win is infectious.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Joe Burrow’s stellar play in the Bengals blowout 24-6 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, and what it means for Cincinnati’s playoff chances.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the Lions Week 16 victory over the Bears, including Detroit proving its offense’s reliability, the power of Dan Campbell and Jared Goff’s consistency.
NFL
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Ravens on Monday, but they were not the only team to submit a claim.
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander practiced fully last week, but he will miss his fifth game with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee.
The trade deadline passed quite a while ago, but the Ravens and Texans still managed to swap wideouts on Monday.
The Chiefs turned in the same injury report on Monday that they did on Sunday and that’s not great news for defensive tackle Chris Jones’s chances of playing.
Premier League
The 2024-25 Premier League season is in full flow.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
A rampant Liverpool attack ripped Tottenham to pieces to underline their title credentials.
Player ratings from Tottenham Hotspur’s Week 17 clash with Liverpool are obviously slanted to the big-winning visitors to North London.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter preview the Christmas Day game between the Ravens and Texans in Houston, discussing why fantasy managers should stay away from C. J. Stroud and be confident starting Zay Flowers.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter don’t see the Steelers taking down the Chiefs as Kansas City rounds into form before another playoff run.
Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama lead the way in Rotoworld’s rest of season Top 200 rankings.
FFHH agree that Sam Darnold has a strong case for Comeback Player of the Year while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has become the Seahawks’ clear WR1 in his second year.
College Football
Here’s how overtime works for the College Football Playoff.
Oregon remains the leader for four-star CB Davon Benjamin but Ohio State is trying to change his mind.
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The College Football transfer portal is open. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Motor Sports
Australian Reid Taylor will race for ClubMX as a replacement rider for the injured Devin Simonson in the Monster Energy Supercross 250 East division.
Alex Bowman won the Chicago Street Race and had a career-high 17 top 10s in 2024.
Martin Truex Jr. ran his final full-time Cup season in 2024.
A federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
Golf
How players qualified for the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Lucas Glover held down the 50th spot in the final world ranking of the year, making him one of 10 players who will be added to the invitation list to play in the Masters.
The hour-long documentary on Scheffler’s season debuted Monday morning on YouTube and featured several revelations.
Team Woods lost to Team Langer in a playoff on Sunday at the PNC Championship, though they weren’t denied some all-time memories.
Here’s a look at all the teams that have won the PNC Championship.
Watch highlights from the final round of the 2024 PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
MLB
The 38-year-old McCutchen hit .232 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 120 games last season with Pittsburgh, which finished 76-86 for a second consecutive year.
The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James.
Manaea blossomed into New York’s top starting pitcher this year during his first season with the team, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts. The left-hander declined his player option for 2025 to become a free agent for the third straight offseason.
Boston bolsters its starting rotation mix with veteran Walker Buehler. How does the move to Fenway Park impact his fantasy outlook?
NBA
Edwards was frustrated with the officiating after the Timberwolves recent loss to the Warriors.
Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game Preview
The Washington Mystics hired Jamila Wideman as the franchise’s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the team’s coach on December 23.
Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat Game Preview
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Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game Preview
Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat Game Preview
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Preview
San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview
College Basketball
It’s a fitting spot for a pair of Southeastern Conference teams considering the league put 10 teams into Monday’s AP Top 25.
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin’ Rights game between the nonconference rivals.
Kwame Evans Jr. made 10 free throws on the way to a team-high 13 points and No. 10 Oregon beat Stanford 76-61 on Saturday night.
Bruce Thornton scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and Ohio State cruised to an 85-65 victory over No. 4 Kentucky on Saturday in the CBS Classic at Madison Square Garden.
Latest
It’s currently unclear whether Seattle running back Kenneth Walker will be able to play against Chicago on Thursday night.
Wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) returned to a full practice Monday in the Steelers’ walk-through.
Eddie Jackson is going from one Harbaugh to another.
Safety Harrison Smith may not be the only defensive player returning to the Vikings lineup in Week 17.
The Chiefs have made a pair of roster moves on Monday.