There appears to be a war of words brewing between current coach Robert Saleh and Rex Ryan. New York's former head coach held nothing back about this current iteration of the Jets, who are 2-7 on the season, including a current four-game stretch where they've given up 175 points. On Monday, Ryan put Saleh in the cro shairs and called
Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey him out on New York's rough start, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, which was supposedly Saleh's expertise as the former defensive coordinator of the ."I look at it as this defense is abysmal," Ryan told ESPN's "DiPietro and Rothenberg Podcast," as transcribed by . "Bart Scott was telling that to me, 'Oh no, their defense is playing hard.' I'm like what? No they don't
Enrique Hernandez Jersey . This is a horrendous defense. Now they're going to use, 'Well now we didn't have our safety.' So what? Everybody has a million injuries let alone above average safety you're mi sing. I remember playing without five corners. It never looked like this. We were fifth in the league in defense that year."Statistically, one time they were like a top defense. Here's one thing they're going to be familiar with: Four out of five years the 49ers were dead last in their division. So he's going to be dead last again, so he's used to that." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and
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Matt Kemp Jersey with the comparisons between him and Saleh. When he first arrived in New York, Ryan took a first-round rookie quarterback in to the AFC Championship game and was competitive in the AFC East right out of the gate. So far, Saleh appears to be on a different track. "I'm a little pi sed off about it that this guy, his background's a lot like yours. No, it isn't, no it isn't," said Ryan."Quit trying to tell the New York fan base that he's going to be like me as a defensive-minded guy or whatever. I had a clue how to handle a rookie quarterback. I also never got my butt kicked like this in a four-game stretch ever. Never made excuse and never put a product out there like this."Naturally, Ryan's comments got back to Saleh as the coach responded on ESPN's "The Michael Kay Show" and noted that he wasn't surprised by it saying: "He's always got something to say." Saleh also highlighted that the two have never met before."Obviously, if it's that personal for him, he knows where to find me," Saleh added. The Jets will host the at
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The Premier League is a privately owned company and is the top football league in the world. It consists
Jerry West Jersey of 20 individual teams competing from England and Wales. The Premier Football League was founded on 20 February 1992 and runs on a system of promotion and relegation alongside the English Football League (EFL). The main objection of the Premier League is for world-cla s players to compete. , it uses equitable distribution of broadcast and commercial revenues to enable clubs to develop and improve their skills.For the 2023/24 Premier League season, which started on 11 August 2023, new changes have been adapted to the rules of the game. This decision follows consultation with all 20 clubs, data experts, and referees. Here is a list of the new changes:Timekeeping (and injury time)The Premier League has decided to align itself with the set by the International Football A sociation Board (IFAB).In the past, nominal periods were defined for incidents, and game officials would add the total amount of time together to get the amount of added time needed after each half of the game ended. Now, the times inside the stadiums will keep running until the end of each half of the
Larry Nance Jersey match. The game officials now include additional time for both halves (officials will add the time lost due to the incident). This could have a big impact on players and fans.Players might find the increased game duration to be more tiring it has been estimated that the average game will now be over 101 minutes long. As a result, fans who bet on Premier Leauge games using the UKs many could also find their bets that had been winning at 90 minutes have a different result with so much added time in which more goals could be scored.Regardle s of who it impacts, here is a list of the incidents that make up for added time:SubstitutionsGoals and subsequent celebrationsInjuries and treatment time (only when needed)Penalties (from the moment of offense till the whistle blows for the penalty kick).Red cards (this will be from the moment of offense until the player leaves the
Larry Nance Jr. Jersey field).OffsideThe Premier League worked with FIFA and the IFAB to develop the latest update, primarily for the defense players, which relates to deliberate play. According to IFAB, a player in an offside position, when the ball is played or touched by a teammate, is only penalized on becoming involved in active play. During active play, the player gains an advantage by playing the ball or interfering with an
Nick Van Exel Jersey opponent when it has rebounded or deflected off the goal post, cro sbar, match officials, or opponents.According to the new rules, a defender is seen by the match officials to be in control of the ball and can pa s the ball to a teammate and gain po se sion or clear the ball. A player on the other team who is in an offside position can be penalized.Denying a clear goal-scoring opportunityDenying a clear goal-scoring opportunity is any incident where a player commits a foul play inside their penalty area. Such a play will deny the
Wilt Chamberlain Jersey opposition player a clear goal-scoring opportunity, leading to a penalty.The new rule now states that the offending player will be i sued a yellow card instead of a red card. The decision will, however, be at the discretion of the referee. However, a repeat offense will result in a red card being i sued.ConclusionThe new adjustments to the rules have been made to ensure the games fairne s for all teams involved in a particular match. We all know that football is a worldwide sport, and with that said, changes are inevitable.
It'll be the and squaring off for a Week 8 showdown at MetLife Stadium. Cincy has been the surprise team of this NFL season so far as it currently sits as the No. 1 seed in the conference and is fresh off a win over the where and the offense dropped 41 points. As for the Jets, they were on the losing end of a blowout in Week 7 as they allowed the to put up 54 points at Gillette Stadium. That game also saw rookie quarterback suffer a PCL injury that will keep him out of this contest and thrust in as the starter.Below, we'll specifically be looking at the different betting angles in this
Teppo Numminen Jersey AFC head-to-head. Along with the spread and total, we'll also look at a couple of player props and hand in our picks for how we see this game going down.Date:Sunday, Oct. 31|Time:1 p.m. ETLocation:MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)TV:CBS|Stream:Paramount+ ()Follow:Odds:Bengals -10.5, O/U 43This line moved pretty dramatically following the events of Week 7. This number originally opened at Bengals -3.5, but has skyrocketed to Bengals -10.5. The injury to Wilson certainly helped push that number in greater favor to the
Jack Roslovic Jersey Bengals, but Cincinnati is also now getting the respect of an elite team in the AFC, especially after that convincing win over the Ravens where the defense allowed just 17 points.The pick: Bengals -10.5.This is a game with two teams going in entirely different directions. Cincinnati is poised to be in the thick of the playoff race for the rest of the season, while New York is likely looking at a top pick in the draft once again. While this is a lofty number, the Jets have a league-worst -15.8 average points differential this season, so not only are they losing, but they are losing big. Meanwhile, the Bengals average 6.2 yards
Ben Chiarot Jersey per play this season, which is the third-highest in the NFL. It doesn't seem realistic that White will be able to keep up with that production on the other side. Key trend: Jets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games.This total has deep a considerable dip from the opening number of 45.5. Currently, the line is at 43 -- went as low as 42.5 -- and likely dropped following the injury to Wilson, forcing New York to start White, who had just experienced his first taste of NFL action last week.The pick:Under 43. This is admittedly a low number and the Bengals have shown us that they can get over this number themselves, but they may not have to on Sunday. If they gain a sizable lead, they could simply go into clock-management mode and bleed the game down en route to victory. Meanwhile, the Bengals and Jets ranked 27th and 28th in the NFL, respectfully, in plays per game. That means
Logan Stanley Jersey there will be limited scoring opportunities in what is pegged to be a slow-paced contest.Key trend: Under is 5-1 in the Bengals last six games.Joe Burrow total pa sing yards: Over 260.5 (-115). Burrow has gone over this number in five of his seven games played this season, including four straight. The Jets are also giving the eighth-most pa sing yards in the league entering Week 8. rushing attempts: Over 17.5 (-110)
Mark Stuart Jersey .If the Bengals get out to a big enough lead, they will look to run the ball even more with Mixon, giving him plenty of opportunities in the second half to pile up carries. The Jets also rank 27th in the NFL in DVOA against the run, so this is a matchup where Cincy could utilize Mixon a ton.
The NFL season is just over a week away and teams are getting ready to make roster cuts in preparation for the 2021 regular season. We here at CBS Sports have decided to dive into each club's schedule and predict what may be in store for us this season. Some clubs are in for a promising campaign in 2021, while others will quickly be looking toward a better tomorrow in 2022.Below, you'll find our hub for all of these regular-season predictions for each club. You'll also see a preview of how one of our NFL writers sees Week 1 going down for each team and links to the full game-by-game predictions for the 2021 season, along with a final record prediction. Week 1 prediction: beat Cardinals at Tenne see, 31-17"The Cardinals' run defense -- 22nd in the league in 2020 -- will be immediately tested in 2021 in the form of, the reigning two-time rushing champion. On offense, should have succe s against the Titans' suspect pa s defense. It's a close call, but I'm taking the Titans in a tight-knit, high-scoring affair. " To find out how the rest of Arizona's season unfolds, Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Week 1 prediction: Falcons beat at Atlanta, 35-20"Even without Julio Jones, this is a game the Falcons can win. The Eagles are still trying to figure out their secondary and that's where and can shine, along withand. As long as keeps the pre sure on and avoids it himself, it's a win in the home opener."To find out how the rest of Atlanta's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Ravens beat at Las
Deion Sanders Jersey Vegas, 24-20"Baltimore will begin the year in Sin City for a 'Monday Night Football' matchup with the Raiders. Las Vegas had a curious offseason where it shook up what was considered to be an elite offensive line and also addedto pair within the backfield.is still the man under center for Jon Gruden and I doubt he'll be able to keep up with and the rest of the Ravens offense as the club still feels like they are straddling the fence of trying to either contend or rebuild. Baltimore should be able to begin the year on a positive note with a win here."To find out how the rest of Baltimore's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Bills beat at Buffalo, 27-17"Even asenters what may be his final season in the, the Steelers will be a tough out throughout the 2021 campaign. Buffalo sees a bit of bad luck by getting Pittsburgh this early in the schedule as Big Ben will likely be his sharpest out of the gate. Still, the Bills' front seven should have no i sue applying pre sure on the immobile Roethlisberger and start the year off on a positive note with a win." To find out how the rest of Buffalo's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Panthers beat at Carolina, 24-10" gets his revenge against the team that -- although giving him the nod atop the draft -- stalled his progre sion before shipping him out of town for. The rookie QB gets a le son in NFL defenses in the opener, and a closer look at why got paid the contract he did."To find out how the rest of Carolina's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: beat Bears at Los Angeles, 28-17"just can't get away from the NFC North, can he? In his first game with his new team he will be hosting an old rival in the Bears. The Rams could be a very scary team in 2021. This defense carriedto the divisional round of the playoffs last year, and swapping him for Stafford could make this team a legitimate Super Bowl contender. A very tough first game for ."To find out how the rest of Chicago's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Bengals beat at Cincinnati, 27-24"This is a perfect opener for the Bengals. With likely making his return to the field, the Bengals get to face a very beatable team at home. Burrow's mouth should be watering at the thought of going up against a Vikings team that had one of the worst pa s defenses in the NFL last year. As long as Burrow has time to throw, the Bengals should be able to score a lot of points. The good news for the Bengals is that this is going to be a revenge game for their new starting tackle,, who spent his past four years in Minnesota. That being said, this is also a revenge game for Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who spent six seasons in Cincinnati as the Bengals defensive coordinator. Although he'd certainly love to win this game, it's not going to happen because his defense is going to get diced up by Burrow (Note: The pick could change here if Burrow isn't ready to play)." To find out how the rest of Cincinnati's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Browns beat at Kansas City, 34-31"If the rematch is as explosive as the original, the NFL is in for a treat. This time around, it's the Browns figuring out how to finish what they nearly did in January, in a nail-biter the could ultimately come down to one bad/good play, bounce of the ball or officiating call -- because what would this game be without one or all of those things? Browns steal a win on a last-second field goal in a wild upset."To find out how the rest of Cleveland's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: beat Cowboys at Tampa Bay, 27-21"This is the opposite of the seemingly perennial (and boring) rerun of the Cowboys opening their season against the . Instead, they'll be part of a proverbialfireworks display when they head to Florida to lock horns with the Buccaneers. Hot off of a beatdown of thein Super Bowl LV, it's tough to believe the usual hangover will apply to--. For not only is Brady now working on trying to land an eighth ring (inhale that for a moment), but the Buccaneers were also able to retain every single free agent of note that helped them lift their first Lombardi in two decades. They're locked and reloaded and know who they are, the latter being absent in Dallas at the moment."The return ofis a ma sive leverage gain for the Cowboys, and it does give their offense back their identity that was completely absent when he wasn't on the field. Defensively, however, it's a much different story. This will mark the first game of Dan Quinn's time as the team's defensive coordinator, and even if he does right the ship and gets the defense humming before the end of the year -- a suming it'll be at full steam as early as Week 1 and against Brady and Co. is a stretch. Expect Prescott and the high-powered offense (who will presumably have both starting tackles on the field to protect their prized QB) to give the visceral Bucs defense one hell of a
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K'Lavon Chaisson Jersey at home against a Cowboys defense that still needs to figure itself out." To find out how the rest of Dallas' season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Broncos beat Giants at New York"brings some heat in the season opener, finding new weaponsandfor a couple of big plays. Butprotects the ball from start to finish, and Denver's restocked secondary clamps down in crunch time.''To find out how the rest of Denver's season unfolds, .Week 1 prediction: beat Lions at Detroit"The 49ers are a division contender and look to put their stamp on any opponent in Week 1 -- it just happens to be the Lions. Detroit's offensive line will be tested against San Francisco's fearsome pa s rush, a good challenge for the young group."To find out how the rest of Detroit's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Packers beat at New Orleans, 31-17"Without Drew Brees at the helm, and a suming still is in Green Bay, the Packers should enter this game with plenty of firepower to dispatch fairly easily with a Saints team led by-- presumably. Even if they choose to open the season withas QB1 instead, with rookielooming in the wings, there's simply too many question marks for the Saints offense outside of the usual suspects like,and. Their defense will give the Packers a good fight in the beginning, but eventually wear down when the offense can't stay on the field by extending drives and/or avoiding giving the ball away." To find out how the rest of Green Bay's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: beat Texans at Houston"The Jaguars have this game scheduled on their calendar as the first game in the Urban Meyer andera. gets the opening day start for Houston, as this will be the start of what looks to be a very rough year for the Texans."To find out how the rest of Houston's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction:beat Colts at Indianapolis, 24-17"The Colts stumble to start right against the first of two NFC West opponents. It's a time game all afternoon long, but just as he has done so many times before,helps his team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-minute drive to put the Seahawks over the top."To find out how the rest of Indianapolis' season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Jaguars beat Texans at Houston"The Jaguars couldn't have asked for a better Week 1 opponent -- especially ifis out. throws for 300 yards in his debut and Jacksonville gets Urban Meyer his first win in the. This will be a performance that makes Jaguars fans excited for what's to come." To find out how the rest of Jacksonville's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Chiefs beat Browns at Kansas City, 31-24"The Browns will be out to prove not only that they are legitimate contenders in 2021 by taking down the Chiefs, but also to avenge their divisional-round lo s in Kansas City in January. Mahomes went down with an injury in that matchup, butheroics to keep the chains moving late in the game secured the victory for the Chiefs. I do expect the Browns to be improved in 2021, but will we see that in Week 1? I like the additions Cleveland made on defense, but I want to see how it all fits together. Additionally, the Browns have not been good in season openers. They lost by 32 to thelast year and by 30 to thein 2019. You have to go back all the way to 2004 for when the Browns won in Week 1, and I'll lay the points here as well."To find out how the rest of Kansas City's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Ravens beat Raiders at Las Vegas"The 'Monday Night Football' opener with fans in Vegas for the first time will be a sight to behold. The Raiders are going to make this tough for the Ravens, butwills the Ravens to victory."To find out how the rest of Las Vegas' season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Chargers lose to Washington Football Team at Washington"This game is actually one ofof the 2021 season. Unfortunately it's because I'm taking Washington. Their elite defense will provide a tough test for the young Herbert, andhas been known to start seasons hot before cooling off. Back in 2018, he became the first quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in three consecutive games -- with those three games being the first three contests of the season. It's definitely a tough first game for coach Staley, so I'm picking Washington.'' To find out how the rest of Los Angeles' season unfolds, .Week 1 prediction: Rams
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Eric Ebron Youth Jersey the Bills' defense took over in what was eventually a 26-15 win for the home team. The Bills will be favored, but something is telling me that the Steelers' new offensive game plan (with new offensive coordinator Matt Canada) could help Pittsburgh catch Buffalo off guard. The Steelers' defense will also be out to prove that they are still one of the NFL's best units after losingthis offseason. That being said, I'm still picking the Bills in what should be one of the better 1 p.m. games on the NFL's Week 1 slate."To find out how the rest of Pittsburgh's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: 49ers beat Lions at Detroit, 31-20"is back under center for the 49ers, who support him with a big running game, a healthyand signature Kyle Shanahan game plan., meanwhile, returns in full force to keepuncomfortable as he gets used to his new squad."To find out how the rest of San Francisco's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Seahawks beat Colts at Indianapolis, 27-24"As the odds indicate, this could be a closer call than the Seahawks would like. It's po sibleis rejuvenated under the rekindled tutelage of head coach Frank Reich, and linebackerleads a Colts defense that can be problematic. But with the stable of offensive weapons owned by the Seahawks (even without ), more protection for Wilson and a presumably improved pa s rush, they take a close one in Indy."To find out how the rest of Seattle's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Buccaneers beat Cowboys at Tampa Bay, 28-24"The defending champs get off to a good start to the year, holding off a healthy Dallas Cowboys team that has the type of firepower to challenge any defense in the league.throws for two touchdowns and runs for another in his return from injury as Dallas puts 24 points on the board against Tampa's still-excellent defense, but the Boys' point-prevention unit has no answers forand Co."To find out how the rest of Tampa Bay's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Titans beat Cardinals at Tenne see, 30-27"An explosive matchup awaits the Titans in Week 1, and it's to their benefit they'll be at home for it. Their defense will be tested early and often byand the Cardinals offense, and they'll need every ounce of juice from , and to overcome,,and more. They can win this without Julio Jones, but if they make that trade then their chances leap upward."To find out how the rest of Tenne see's season unfolds, Week 1 prediction: Washington beats Chargers at Washington, 30-24"This game was actually one ofof the 2021 season. The Ron Rivera era started off with a bang last year, as Washington defeated theby 10 points after trailing by 17 in the second quarter. Washington's elite defense will provide a tough test for second-year quarterback, and has been known to start seasons hot before cooling off. Back in 2018, he became the first quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in three consecutive games -- with those three games being the first three contests of the season. Washington begins the 2021 season with an 'upset' win."To find out how the rest of Washington's season unfolds,
Football is increasingly becoming a team game, where the efforts and cohesion of elven players outweighs the skill and dynamism of one. Managers have become wise to this and now many are employing tactics that require the team to work as one.Barcelona are the obvious example. Their brand of tiki-taka, a hybrid of the traditional pa s-and-move and total football, depends on the determination of the whole team. If Xavi places a ball to Iniesta in tight space, the recipient can almost guarantee that Xavi has found space for a pa s back. It creates options, makes space and occasionally it will produce a goal. Today is the era of the short pa s.Swansea
Lance McCullers Jersey were applauded for their brand of tiki-taka and the way in which they avoided a reliance on long balls. When defenders are pre sured while in po se sion they use pa sing triangles to start an attack; it shows confidence in a system which has worked for the best team in the world.The major drawback to this new pa s-and-move generation is the depletion of dribblers. Players like Me si and Suarez have the ability to take on players but they are a rare breed; even Ronaldo prefers step-overs. Players who try and dribble past opponents are cheered when they succeed but they are called greedy and individualistic when they fail. The option of a simple pa s has encouraged players to avoid confrontation.It used to be one of the thrills of football; watching a trequartista at full pace, beating player-after
Carlos Beltran Jersey -player before slotting a neat ball past the goalkeeper. Few moments invoke the blood-pumping adrenaline that a thrilling run induces. Arguably the best World Cup goal, Maradona famously beat six England players in 86 only moments after the Hand of God goal.One of the few examples of teams who do po se s natural dribblers are Wigan. They avoided relegation last season with a succe sful form of counter-attack that relied on the abilities of Victor Moses. The now-Chelsea winger was ranked as the best dribbler in the Premier League by Opta, completing a very impre sive 95% of his runs. A failed opposition corner would lead to him tearing down the field and attacking the weakened opposition defence.The player who ranked second was Junior Hoilett; who spent last season at Blackburn, another team who focus on counter attacks. It comes as no surprise that teams who featured lower in the league would rely on counter attacks given their limited time in po se sion and, as there is much space between the two boxes, it is only natural that those teams would employ a quick dribbler to exploit those rare opportunities.When enjoying a majority of po se sion it is riskier to try and dribble past an opponent rather than just pa s it;
Justin Verlander Jersey you are not counter attacking and therefore they have many men behind the ball to get past. Perhaps this is why the top ten teams dont have many natural dribblers.It is among the most challenging skills in football. Theo Walcott enjoys blazing speed but he has come under criticism for the nature of the runs; often he dribbles down blind-alleys. The vision and perception to find free space is rare talent. Hatem Ben Arfa attacks the flanks for Newcastle and with his pace and skill he occasionally cuts inside and darts past players; a talent which has earned him many plaudits.The intelligence to choose the runs, the knowledge of when to release the ball and the movement to beat players are crucial to being a succe sful dribbler.The latter of
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The AFC East is as competitive as it's been in quite some time. Gone are the days where the are running away with the division crown by Week 6 as we are officially now in a different era. The were able to win the AFC East for the first time since 1995 and are currently looked at as the top dogs going forward. That said, Miami and New England are in the midst of extremely important offseasons and are looking to give and company a run for their money in 2021. As for the , they still seem to be a few years away from joining that brawl, but there is hope on the horizon as we get closer to the NFL Draft.With free agency largely in the rearview mirror and the draft on deck, we figured now is as good of a time as ever to take a snapshot of where the AFC East stands and how each club is currently situated. Below, you'll find each teams' biggest additions and lo ses to this point along with some of their biggest holes that need to be filled at the draft. We also give a quick outlook on where each team ranks in the division and project how each could potentially climb if it pre ses the proper buttons.Biggest addition: , wide receiverBuffalo's offseason was really more about the players it retained rather than added. Getting linebacker and offensive linemen and back in the fold gives the Bills the ability to truly carry the momentum from 2020 into next season and beyond. As for who they brought in, Sanders could prove to be a strong secondary option for Josh Allen in the pa sing game under . He won't be the burner that replaces -- likely goes to -- but Sanders is a strong veteran presence who can be a solid po se sion pa s-catcher underneath. Quarterback and tight end were also two great additions for GM Brandon Beane as it gives the club some depth behind Allen and an intriguing pa s-catching prospect that can compete with fellow tight end at camp.Biggest lo s: John Brown, wide receiverBrown is the most notable name that walked out the door this offseason, signing with the in free agency. The veteran has been with the team since 2019 after inking a three-year deal. Brown did have a career year in his first season with the Bills, notching career-bests in catches (72) and receiving yards (1,060). However, 2020 saw Brown
Lucas Giolito Jersey limited to just nine games due to injury and he was released in mid-March. As we noted above, Sanders likely won't be the man replacing Brown as Buffalo's vertical threat. Instead Davis, a 2020 fourth-round pick, should see some increased work after an impre sive rookie season. The UCF product caught 35 pa ses for 599 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020 and that production will likely only increase heading into Year Two. Top draft priority: CornerbackYou could easily point to running back as the clear need for Buffalo in this draft and if the club selected Clemson's Travis Etienne with the No. 30 overall pick -- -- I'm not sure you'd find many folks complaining. However, I wouldn't sleep on cornerback either. Even after re-signing , Buffalo could look to deepen that unit behind and add some top-flight talent. In his latest , CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Ryan Wilson has Buffalo addre sing that need in the first round by selecting FSU corner Asante Samuel Jr., who compares to . If that's the type of player Buffalo can add to its secondary, they'll be even more of a force in the AFC. Where Buffalo stands heading into 2021After claiming the throne for the first time since 1995, the Bills have turned themselves into the cla s of the division. Not only are they looked at as a favorite to once again win the AFC East, but they are one of the favorites to come out of the conference and reach the Super Bowl. Allen's leap in 2020 also has him as a legit MVP candidate, so things are looking awfully bright in Buffalo, especially after an offseason where it retained a large chunk of its core. Biggest addition: , wide receiverThe Dolphins gave a much-needed deep threat in Fuller, who inked a one-year deal with the club earlier in free agency. Throughout his rookie season, Tagovailoa seemed to struggle to push the ball down the field and the presence of Fuller should open up more of those
Yasmani Grandal Jersey opportunities for him to improve that area of his game in 2021. Fuller's arrival also forms a much-improved receiver duo with and likely gives him better quality targets next season. Of course, the biggest concern surrounding Fuller is his durability. He's only played more than 11 games once in his five seasons in the league. Fuller will also need to finish up his suspension that was handed down last season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy and sit out Week 1. Biggest lo s: , linebackerJust one year after signing a four-year, $51 million deal that included $30 million guaranteed and a $12 million signing bonus, the Dolphins released Van Noy in March. This move was likely executed in part because of the league's salary cap decreasing due to the pandemic. By releasing Van Noy, Miami cleared around $9.7 million. While that may have helped get its books in order. the Dolphins did lose a player they once held in high regard and played well during his first season in Miami. In 14 games, Van Noy totaled 69 tackles and six sacks. The Dolphins did trade for linebacker and that may help cushion the lo s of Van Noy, but that was a rather expensive lo s for the club after just one year together.Top draft priority: Wide receiverEven after adding Fuller in free agency, the Dolphins should look to add even more pa s-catching talent to the offense. Given Fuller is only on a one-year deal and is hardly the most durable piece to an offense, it'd be smart for Miami to simply look at him as a luxury piece and attack the receiver position at the draft with ferocity to give Tagovailoa a No. 1 option over the long haul. After making a flurry of moves that saw them go from the No. 3 overall pick to No. 6, the Dolphins are in a prime position to land one of the top receivers in the draft. In his full seven-round mock draft, has Miami landing receiver Jaylen Waddle out of Alabama with its first pick. That's also the Dolphins' pick in the . That said, there are also scenarios where Florida tight end Kyle Pitts is on the board. If that ends up being the case on draft night, that's a strong way to go for Brian Flores' club as Pitts could end up being the best skill position player in this
Carlton Fisk Jersey cla s.Where Miami stands heading into 2021While Buffalo is the clear favorite to win the division currently, it does turn into a bit of a coin flip after that. The current odds at William Hill Sports Book has the Dolphins with the second-best odds to win the AFC East and given what the team was able to do in 2020, that's not an unfair a se sment. Sure, Tagovailoa struggled out of the gate during his rookie season but if he can take a leap in Year Two with a collection of new weapons around him, the Dolphins should be much improved. With New England's quarterback situation still in question and the Jets continuing their rebuild, it's safe to put Miami as the No. 2 team in the division heading into the draft. Biggest additions: Tight ends and The Patriots desperately needed to improve the offense this offseason and did so by bringing in the top two tight ends on the open market in Smith and Henry. The tight end position has been a barren wasteland for Bill Belichick e sentially ever since initially retired following Super Bowl LIII. The arrival of Smith and Henry now gives the club the opportunity to work out of 12-personnel, which is a base it is extremely comfortable with. Smith will likely be moved around the offense a bit more than Henry and po sibly even play as an H-back at times, but having both of these pieces out on the field at the same time should drastically improve the pa sing game no matter who is under center.Biggest lo ses: , wide receiver; , left guardThuney is the biggest on-field lo s this offseason as the two-time Super Bowl champion signed with the in free agency. The former third-round pick was arguably New England's best offensive lineman for the past few seasons, so his lo s will be something to monitor heading into 2021. Currently, Michael Onwenu is looked at as the potential replacement for Thuney at the left guard spot. While Thuney was the most talented player to walk out the door, the most influential to depart was Edelman, who announced his retirement a short time back. Injuries have limited Edelman over the past few seasons and a knee injury in 2020 held him out the bulk of the year. New England did add and in free agency to help going forward, but Edelman's presence within the locker room will be a big hole to fill.Top draft priority: QuarterbackThis is the clear top need for New England. It was able to re-sign but his one-year deal would suggest the future of the position still needs to be addre sed heading into the draft. The Patriots are currently slated to pick at No. 15 overall and CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Ryan Wilson has them taking North Dakota State signal-caller Trey Lance in his . Alabama's Mac Jones is another po sibility if he falls outside of the top five, as he does in this. Where New England stands heading into 2021The Patriots own the third-best odds to win the division heading into the draft and that largely centers around the quarterback uncertainty. In 2020, Newton looked like a quarterback who simply didn't have any fuel left in
Jim Abbott Jersey his arm to make much of an impact through the air. Of course, there's always a chance that he bounces back in 2021, but if he's the same player who struggled to reach his receivers last season, this free agent spending spree won't mean much. If New England solidifies the quarterback position a bit more either via trade or in the draft, it wouldn't be a surprise to see it back in the thick of the race in the division. However, that's easier said than done.Biggest addition: , defensive endThe Jets weren't exactly making headlines with their free agent moves this offseason, but they were very savvy with their pickups. Lawson was the top pa s-rusher on the market and adds productive play to an already solid front-seven. While Lawson's sack totals are not to the level of other elite pa s rushers in the league, don't let that fool you into thinking he isn't legit. Last season, he totaled 44 pre sures and 11 hurries. A very underrated signing here. On the offensive side of the ball, the additions of and are two high-ceiling, high-floor moves that the club made this offseason to improve the pa sing game.Biggest lo s: , quarterbackThis wasn't a shocking move by any measure, but big nonethele s. Once the Jets secured the No. 2 overall pick, it was pretty clear they would be going quarterback at the draft, making Darnold expendable. The club then executed a trade with the that sent their former No. 3 overall pick to Carolina in exchange for a 2021 sixth-round pick along with second- and fourth-round picks in 2022. Again, this was hardly a jaw-dropping turn of events but is a sign of what's to come in New York. Top draft priority: QuarterbackPretty obvious, right? Once they shipped Darnold to the Panthers, quarterback became need for New York. Fortunately for
James Shields Jersey the Jets, they own the second overall pick in the draft and are able to replace Darnold with relative ease. By now, it seems pretty clear that the heir to QB1 in New York is going to be Zach Wilson out of BYU. He's been the presumptive No. 2 pick for the bulk of the pre-draft proce s and who has coming off the board in his latest mock and who is being picked in our .Where New York stands heading into 2021The Jets are still a ways away from being a legit contender in the AFC, but it does appear like they are finally building a foundation with promise. GM Joe Douglas is following a similar path that Bills GM Brandon Beane went down a few years ago and is simply making shrewd and savvy roster moves to improve the club incrementally. So long as the Jets hit with Wilson at No. 2, they could look to continue to follow the blueprint Buffalo laid out for them and be in contention within the next few years.
The and gave us one of the most wild games of Week 15, as the Giants defense pulled off a goal line stand with le s than a minute remaining to leave Landover with a 20-12 victory. There were some controversial moments during this goal-line stand, however. It did appear was interfered with in the end zone on fourth-and-goal, and then there was the fiasco.On third-and-goal, Washington running back Brian Robinson punched in a touchdown from the one-yard line to cut the Giants' lead to just two points. However, McLaurin was flagged for
Sonny Gray Jersey lining up incorrectly, which nullified the play. When you go back and look at the play in question, McLaurin was definitely not lined up on the line of scrimmage. However, McLaurin did attempt to check with the official to see if he was lined up correctly.McLaurin moved up in his stance after checking with the referee. Did the official give him confirmation
Cameron Maybin Jersey that he was then good? Check out the interaction, here: I just wanna know what was said in this interaction with Terry McLaurin and the official Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) McLaurin said after the game that he felt like he was lined up correctly, and that the official was at fault for saying his adjustment sufficed. "I felt like I was on the ball the entire time," McLaurin said, . I checked to see if I was good the first time and he was like, 'Move up a little bit.' So when I moved up, I checked to see if I was good, and he said I was good.'"This penalty was of course brought up in the pool report, where John Hu sey explained what happened. Question: Lets talk about the Terry McLaurin play, was that indeed illegal formation and what did you see? It appeared that he had pointed to the official, is he obligated to tell Terry that he's at the line or notHu sey: "Well, I didn't see any of that, because I'm in the backfield. What I
Alex Rodriguez Jersey was told and what has been confirmed is that the ball was snapped at the half-yard line, and he was lined up a yard back at the one-and-a-half-yard line. In order to be deemed legal he needs to break the belt line, the waist of the center, and he was not breaking the waistline of the center. That's why the penalty was called, because he was not in a legal formation."Question: When a player does point to the official like
James Paxton Jersey that, does the official have to say whether he's at the line or not?Hu sey: "Not typically, and the official could be doing other things, like counting the offense there's a multitude of different duties. So, I can't confirm whether the official even saw that or not, but he was clearly off the line of scrimmage."What we learned from this exchange is that it's not the official's job to line up for the receiver. It's typical protocol for a wideout to
J.A. Happ Jersey check with the official to see if he's lined up correctly, and the official will usually, if not always, say/motion whether the player is on the line of scrimmage or not. We don't know what the official said to McLaurin or what McLaurin's understanding was, but the bottom line is that the wideout was not on the line of scrimmage.
We are officially on a heater, going 22-6 against the spread over the past two weeks. That includes an 8-2 run on our top five picks. I think was taking the to win straight-up against the even though they were 4.5-point underdogs and starting for the first game this season. I even correctly predicted the final score. Sometimes you're hot, sometimes you're not. I just hope I can keep it going this week.Something we need to talk about before jumping into the picks is the . We've made them a best bet in each of the last three weeks, and they have cashed for us. This week, however, I'm demoting them to the "other Week 8 picks" section. The reason is because hurt his ankle, and can't move around too well. Despite that, I'm fully expecting him to play on Sunday vs. the . I'm more nervous about this matchup for Tenne see, and while I'll take the Titans to cover, I won't make it a best bet this time around.Alright. Let's take a look at what I'm thinking this week. As always, credit to the CBS Sports research team for making me sound smart.Top five picks ATS record: 17-18Overall ATS record: 58-49-1Straight up record: 67-40-1 Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS,)The Dolphins didn't cover against the last week, which is something I
Manny Pina Jersey correctly predicted, but now has worked out the kinks and he's ready to get going again. Additionally, he and head coach Mike McDaniel get to have some fun against what is statistically the worst defense in the NFL. The offense ain't doing too well either, as the Lions have scored just six combined points over the last two games. They also turned the ball over five times last week vs. the . and have combined for 1,394 receiving yards this season, which is the
Corey Knebel Jersey most by any duo through Week 7 IN NFL HISTORY. I think this week provides an interesting opportunity for McDaniel to open some things up offensively -- both on the ground and through the air. To be honest with you I hate 3.5-point lines, but you also have to hate where this Lions team is right now. The Dolphins are 4-0 when Tagovailoa plays the entire game, so I'll just hope Miami wins by at least four.The pick:Dolphins -3.5Projected score: Dolphins 30-23Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS,)I didn't find too much support when to sing around this prospective best bet with people I trust, but this is one of those "spots" that you like. Did you know that the Saints have the No. 3 offense in the NFL? Seriously. They are behind just the and ! A couple of other things I like about the Saints here is that finally got the official starting nod, so that's some added confidence for him, New Orleans also had a long week to prepare for this game plus get healthy and then the Raiders have a bottom 10 defense. This Saints defense has to be better, but I think Dennis Allen defeats his former team if Dalton's offense can chill out with the turnovers.The pick:Saints +1.5Projected score:Saints 30-26Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox,)The Colts look like a me s right now, and they shocked the NFL world this week when they announced that they were benching quarterback for . I'm surprised by the decision to bench Ryan, but I'm not surprised by their confidence in Ehlinger -- and you shouldn't be either. He's more mobile, he's played well in the preseason and he's a guy that can inject some
Keston Hiura Jersey energy into an offense. Kind of like a Taylor Heinicke.Washington's favorite quarterback had a terrible first half against the Packers, but definitely rebounded in the final two quarters. He finished completing 20 of 33 pa ses for 201 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He's got weapons, as caught five pa ses for 73 yards and a touchdown, and caught five pa ses for 53 yards. Heinicke also has two good backs in . and . As for the defense, it's not some unit full of Pro Bowlers, but the Commanders held the Packers to 0-6 on third down last week! Here's something to ponder: While I like Ehlinger and I think he has potential, reported that members of the Colts locker room basically all had the same reaction to the move: Shock. Maybe it takes some time for them to settle in. Also, Zach Williams of WNSR Nashville Sports Radio guaranteed me Washington ML hits, and I trust him.The pick:Commanders +3Projected score:Commanders 23-21Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox,), the two teams that were the most serious about trading for star running back were the 49ers and the Rams. The tiebreaker between the two offers given to the Carolina Panthers was reportedly the fact that the Rams did not have a fourth-round pick in this upcoming draft. Sean McVay mi sed out on a player that maybe could have gotten his team back into contention. McVay just saw what McCaffrey is still capable of, as the former Panther racked up 69 rushing yards and 89 receiving yards vs. L.A. two Sundays ago. Now, the Rams have to prepare for him all over again.Last time these two teams faced off I made the Rams a best bet. I'm not going to make that mistake again. There is obviously some weird black magic at work when Kyle Shanahan faces the Rams, as the 49ers have won seven straight regular-season games against the Rams -- and have failed to cover just
Cecil Cooper Jersey once! If I'm being honest, I don't see the 49ers as a top team, but I think there's a renewed sense of urgency with the addition of McCaffrey -- even if they were defeated handily by the Chiefs just last week. I also love that is back on track, as he caught six pa ses for 98 yards and a touchdown vs. Kansas City. Give me the 49ers. The pick:49ers -1.5Projected score:49ers 24-20Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox,)You have to credit the Giants for the amazing start they have had. They are 5-0 as an underdog this season, and just the third team since 1970 to record five upset wins through seven games of a season. I think their incredible run stops here.The Seahawks have recorded two straight upset victories, and are the only team in the NFC West with a winning record. is apparently a stud, as he's first in the NFL in completion percentage (74%), fifth in yards per attempt (8.0), tied for fourth in touchdown to interception ratio (11-3) and third in pa ser rating (107.7). Another player that I absolutely love is rookie running back . He leads the league in rushing yards over the past two weeks with 265. That's the most rushing yards by any player in his first two career starts since in 2015. He's played in six contests now, and has rushed for at least 88 yards and one touchdown in each of the past three. I think he wins Offensive Rookie of the Year if he can remain healthy.The Seahawks defense does allow 399.1 yards of total offense per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, and averages 26.6 points allowed per game, which also ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. However, it's worth mentioning Seattle allows just 17.3 points per game at home. The Giants are playing their second straight road game and have the bye to look forward to after this game. It just feels like this is the letdown spot for New York.The pick:Seahawks -3Projected score:Seahawks 28-20 (+2) 28-23 over (-2.5) 21-17 over (-11) 30-17 over Steelers (-2.5) 17-13 over 24-21 over (+4)Cowboys 27-20 over (+9
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has ushered in the newest dynasty in the , leading the to three titles in a five-season span. Mahomes has won three Super Bowl MVPs, trailing only for the most Super Bowl MVPs in NFL history.At this point, the only quarterback Mahomes has to catch in the greatest quarterback conversation is Brady. This demonstrates how incredible of a start Mahomes has had in his Hall of Fame career (yes, Mahomes is a Hall of Fame-bound quarterback at age 28).Going down the list of postseason accomplishments, Mahomes is already among the all-time greats at quarterback. His 15 postseason victories trail only Brady
Brian McCann Jersey (31) and Joe Montana (16), largely considered the two greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Brady and Montana are also the other two quarterbacks with three Super Bowl MVPs (Brady has five and Montana has three).Mahomes is the first player to win two NFL MVP awards and three Super Bowl MVPs before the age of 30. He's just the second player amongst the "big four" American sports leagues (, NFL, , ) to have three championship MVP awards before turning 29 (Magic Johnson is the other) and the first player in NFL history to have three Super Bowl MVPs in a five-season span. Since Mahomes has his third championship, only Brady (7), Montana (4), and Terry Bradshaw (4) are the quarterbacks with more NFL titles. Of course, all those quarterbacks, including Mahomes, have won back-to-back titles.Mahomes is already fifth in playoff touchdowns (41) and eighth in pa sing yards (5,135), while also having the highest pa ser rating in NFL playoff history. Based on the start Mahomes has already had to his incredible career, it's fair to rank him as a top-three quarterback in NFL history.Mahomes deserves to be in the same breath as Brady and Montana. Has he surpa sed them already? Not quite. Here's our ranking of the top three. Mahomas is off to the greatest start for a quarterback ever. He already has three Super Bowls at the age of 28 and three Super Bowl MVPs. He's on that exclusive list of winning two NFL MVPs and three Super Bowl MVPs (Brady, Montana are the others) -- yet Mahomes isn't even 30 yet (Brady reached this feat at 33 and Montana at 34).Only Bart Starr (.900) has a better playoff win percentage than Mahomes (.833), as Starr was 9-1 in 10 playoff starts
Eddie Rosario Jersey while Mahomes is 15-3 in 18 playoff starts. Mahomes also has the best best road and Super Bowl win percentage of any quarterback in NFL playoff history with an .833 win rate (5-1, minimum five starts).The comebacks are also a part of the story. Mahomes is 3-1 when trailing by 10+ points in a Super Bowl. Every other quarterback is 4-48. He's the only quarterback in NFL history to be over .500 when trailing by double digits at any point (17-14, minimum 10 starts). All other quarterbacks are 224-1,202-5 (.158 win percentage) in games their team trails by double digits. The regular season stats will get there
Jackie Robinson Jersey , but winning three championships and having two NFL MVPs at the age of 28 has merit. In six seasons, Mahomes has two MVPs, three Super Bowl MVPs, one Offensive Player of the Year, led the league in touchdown pa ses twice, and pa sing yards per game twice.There's plenty of time to add to these accomplishments.Just like Mahomes, Montana has two NFL MVPs and three Super Bowl MVPs. Montana led the to four Super Bowls and won all four of them, orchestrating a game-winning drive himself in Super Bowl XXIII (culminating with a game-winning touchdown pa s to John Taylor with 34 seconds left).Montana originally set the standard for performance in Super Bowls. His 11
Jose Ramirez Jersey touchdown pa ses in Super Bowls trail only Brady for the most in NFL history, and his 68% completion rate is the second-highest for any quarterback that's started in multiple Super Bowls. Montana has completed 68% of his pa ses for 1,148 yards with 11 touchdowns to zero interceptions in his four Super Bowl appearances, an astonishing 127.8 pa ser rating. Basically, Montana and Mahomes have the same career in terms of regular season and playoff awards (both have an Offensive Player of the Year award as well) -- and Mahomes is just one behind Montana in Super Bowl titles. Mahomes is on the path to pa sing Montana in career touchdown pa ses (Montana has 273, Mahomes has 219) and pa sing yards (Montana has 40,551; Mahomes has 28,424).Crazy to think Montana has just one more playoff win than Mahomes at this stage in the game. But we can't put Mahomes ahead just yet.Brady is still the standard for quarterback play -- and will be for a long time. Brady won seven Super Bowl titles in his career, the most by any player in NFL history and more Super Bowl titles than any franchise. In addition to Brady's seven Super Bowl titles, his five Super Bowl MVPs are the most in NFL history. Brady has the most pa sing yards (89,214) and pa sing touchdowns (649) in league history, along with the most quarterback wins and Pro Bowl selections in league history. Brady is the only player to win a NFL title in three different decades and is the only starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two different teams ( is the other).Brady has the most pa sing yards (3,039) and pa sing touchdowns (21) in Super Bowl history.
Preston Tucker Jersey Remember, Brady has the most championships in NFL history (seven).Seven championships, five Super Bowl MVPs, three NFL MVPs, two Offensive Player of the Year awards are just the beginning of Brady's accolades. He also has the most postseason wins (35), playoff pa sing yards (13,400), and playoff pa sing touchdowns (88) in NFL history). Brady also led the NFL in pa sing touchdowns five times and pa sing yards per game three times. This is the bar Mahomes has to clear to be considered the greatest.
Over the past 15 years, it's been rare for a non-offensive player to win Super Bowl MVP, but if it happens this year, one bettor could win big.Two of the biggest MVP bets at BetMGM have been placed on players who don't play offense. The biggest bet is on star . One gambler on Donald to win MVP at 16-to-1 odds, which means if Donald wins, the bettor will go home with a cool $120,000 profit.
Chris Hatcher Jersey Although Donald is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL right now, his odds are so long because it's been almost impo sible for someone playing his position to win Super Bowl MVP. In the 55-year history of the game, only one defensive tackle has won
Joe Morgan Jersey the award, and that came back in Super Bowl XII when Randy White was a co-MVP for the after they beat the 27-10. (White won the award with teammate Harvey Martin.)Even if Donald wasn't a defensive tackle, it would still be difficult to win the award and that's because defensive players rarely win. Over the past 15 years, only two defensive players have won the award. However, it's worth noting that one of those players is currently a teammate of Donald's. was named the MVP of Super Bowl 50 after a game during which his Broncos beat the , 24-10. The only other
Matt Olson Jersey defensive player to win Super Bowl MVP over the past 15 years was Seattle's , who won the award after the ' 43-8 win over the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.The other big MVP bet placed this year is on kicker . One bettor at 100-to-1 odds, which means our gambler will take home $100,000 if McPherson wins the award. Although a kicker has never won Super Bowl MVP, it's not crazy to think that McPherson might have a chance to do it.The Bengals kicker has been a key part of their postseason run. Not only has he kicked them to victory
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Yusmeiro Petit Jersey for most field goals in a single postseason without a mi s (12-of-12). If McPherson hits three field goals in the Super Bowl, he'll break record for most field goals in a single postseason. McPherson has hit four field goals in each of the Bengals' three playoff games, and if he hits four again in the Super Bowl, he would tie the Super Bowl record for most field goals in a single game, which would likely put him in the MVP conversation.
