Texans QB C.J. Stroud excited for Ohio return even if he expects 'booing'

A record-setting performance is the ideal precursor to a homecoming of sorts. C.J. Stroud will enjoy the fruits of such a sequence this Sunday in Cincinnati. The home of the Bengals isn’t exactly next door to Columbus, Ohio, the site of Stroud’s Ohio State University, but it’s close enough. And in Ohio, there are only two types …

Super Bowl LVIII midseason predictions: Eight NFL teams picked to lift Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas

AWARDS PLAYOFF PICKS SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS At the halfway point of the 2023 NFL regular season, our analysts predict which teams will compete for — and capture — the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. NOTE: All betting lines — listed alongside each team — are courtesy of …

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans: 23 injured players 'doesn't stop our process' for preparing for Bengals

There were 23 players listed on the Houston Texans’ injury report Wednesday. Eleven — including first-round pick Will Anderson — did not practice. Seven — including wide receiver Nico Collins — were limited. There were multiple wide receivers, and offensive tackles, too. There was a fullback and a kicker, as well. For a Texans squad …

Lamar Jackson on Ravens D: 'I believe our defense has no weakness'

Perched atop the arduous AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are soaring right now. Winners of four straight, including blowouts of NFC stalwarts the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, the Ravens are starting to get their due. Is their defense getting the flowers it deserves, though? It is from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, at least, who …

Commanders HC Ron Rivera downplays Chase Young's comments: 'I like the direction we're headed'

The Washington Commanders’ activity at the trade deadline signaled a shift in how the club intends to build its roster going forward. The departures of Chase Young and Montez Sweat via trades netted the Commanders two Day Two draft picks, valuable capital to improve the team in the years to come. But the trades didn’t …

2023 fantasy football flex rankings: Top 150 RB/WR/TE options in Week 11

Pondering some tough flex choices for your fantasy lineup? Adam Rank sorts through the running backs, receivers and tight ends to present his top 150 flex options each week for the 2023 fantasy football season, with some useful nuggets of analysis sprinkled in. The ranking is based on a 1.0 PPR scoring format. NOTE: In …