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Colin Cowherd likes the Jets to cover against an injured Bucs’ team I FOX BET LIVE

Colin Cowherd is confident in Jason McIntyre’s New York Jets to cover against the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs are coming off key injuries within the last few weeks, including: Chris Godwin, Shaq Barrett, Leonard Fournette, and Mike Evans. Meanwhile, Zach Wilson is looking for back-to-back wins after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16.

Herd Hierarchy: Colin ranks the top 10 teams in the NFL after Week 16 I THE HERD

Colin Cowherd’s ten best teams in the NFL. Find out which squad he thinks is the best in the league after Week 16.

Nick Wright: Nets’ back-to-back wins are a step in the right direction for James Harden | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers back-to-back, and while James Harden is a big factor in those wins, Nick Wright isn’t sure it’s enough to convince him Harden is back. Watch as he lays out why these wins were necessary for Harden and Nets, but not enough to re-earn his spot on Nick’s player pyramid.

Week 17 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus we picked non-QB MVPs for every team

Justin Jefferson is making history with Minnesota, Jonathan Taylor has led a Colts resurgence, and Maxx Crosby has helped keep the Raiders alive in the playoff hunt.

Colts put unvaccinated QB Wentz on COVID list

The Colts have placed starting quarterback Carson Wentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting into question whether he’ll be available for the team’s game against the Raiders on Sunday.

Tech foul: Brady says tablet toss led to warning

Tom Brady said on his “Let’s Go!” podcast that the NFL warned him that he will be fined if he throws another Microsoft Surface, as he did in the Buccaneers’ Week 15 loss to the Saints.

Why the Bears shouldn't wait to fire Nagy

Chicago hasn’t fired a coach during the season in its 100-plus years of history. But if the Bears have decided to move on from Matt Nagy, there’s a reason to do it now.

Tom Brady: 'I want to be as brave' as reporter asking Bill Belichick about New Year's resolutions

Tom Brady knows of what he speaks when it comes to Bill Belichick after a loss.

Shannon Sharpe: Baker Mayfield should opt in his fifth-year option; I can’t give him Josh Allen money I UNDISPUTED

Injuries and turnovers have halted Baker Mayfield’s season that started with Super Bowl buzz. With two games remaining, the Cleveland Browns still has a shot at winning the AFC North, but now there’s also rumors that the franchise could be in the market for a quarterback upgrade this offseason. Shannon Sharpe discusses what the Browns should do with Baker in the offseason.

Allen Robinson lost 10 pounds, still doesn’t feel back to normal after battling COVID-19

NFL players are young and healthy, and 95 percent of them are vaccinated, and as a result most players who get COVID-19 are either completely asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms. Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is an exception. Robinson revealed today that he lost 10 pounds while battling COVID-19 and still doesn’t feel like [more]

Cardinals are 5th in NFC entering Week 17

Five teams in the NFC have now clinched a playoff berth.

Mike Tomlin: Potential home finale for Ben Roethlisberger won’t impact what we do

The Steelers have their final home game of the 2021 season against the Browns on Monday and all signs point to that being the final home game of Ben Roethlisberger‘s career, but head coach Mike Tomlin said at his Tuesday press conference that he doesn’t think that will be a factor for the team or [more]

Skip Bayless reacts to Draymond Green calling out KAT for criticizing Russell Westbrook of stat chasing | UNDISPUTED

In a recent interview, Karl-Anthony Towns was asked about Russell Westbrook and replied quote: ‘He chases stats. But I think he’s a hell of a player, though. I don’t care what anyone says–you know how hard it is to get a triple-double?… I just think that sometimes he plays too quick. He tries to do too much.’ When this quote went viral on Twitter, Draymond Green got involved and insinuated KAT was a hypocrite, posting quote: ‘I once watched from the bench due to us beating the T-wolves and he was in the game down 20 with two minutes to go.” Skip Bayless explains why he has have a problem with what Green said.

Eagles separate QBs to protect against COVID

With the number of COVID-19 cases surging across the country and the NFL, the Eagles are keeping their QBs in separate rooms at the NovaCare Complex.

Skip Bayless isn’t convinced Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa can be a franchise quarterback I UNDISPUTED

The Miami Dolphins were victorious in their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 198 yards and a touchdown en route to leading his team to a 20-3 win. Skip Bayless gives his assessment the second year quarterback and determines if Tua can be the Dolphins’ franchise QB.

Shannon Sharpe: Russell Westbrook must stop thinking everything is fine when you’re the ninth seed I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook hoping to ease the load off of LeBron James’ shoulders. It’s been a struggle thus far as the purple and gold sit at 16-18, and now the former MVP is trying to defend his lackluster performance to the media. He said quote: ‘Honestly, I think I’ve been fine, The conversation has been heavily on how I’m playing and what I’m doing.. Everybody has to understand, like, that’s not a normal thing that people do consistently…Honestly, I’m over the whole situation with what everyone else wants me to do and what they think I should be doing.’ Shannon Sharpe discusses what the interviews tells him about Russ.

Nick Wright decides: How effective has Russell Westbrook been for Lakers? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

When Russell Westbrook was asked about his struggles following a 5-game losing streak for the Los Angeles Lakers, the guard responded: “I think I’ve been fine.” Antoine Walker is inclined to agree with Russ, and while Nick Wright will admit he may not be to blame for the Lakers’ problem, he also hasn’t been a part of the solution. Watch as Nick shares his thoughts ob Westbrook role in Los Angeles thus far.

Nick Wright: Cam Newton is no longer a starting QB, that door is closed for him I FIRST THINGS FIRST

After yet another loss for Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, the former MVP quarterback struck a reflective tone when addressing his future in the league. Nick Wright doesn’t believe even the most ardent Cam supporter could argue he is still effective enough to be a starting quarterback in this league, but Nick lays out other options that could work for Cam besides retirement.

Power rankings: Hype around Cowboys is growing

You’re going to hear “Cowboys” and “Super Bowl” together a lot this week. That’s fair. But the road to the Super Bowl for Dallas is a challenging one.

Chris Broussard: I’m not ready to say James Harden is back after Nets defeat Clippers I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers led by James Harden with Kevin Durant sitting out. Harden collected 39 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists, and when asked about his previous struggles, his response? “That’s over with.” But Chris Broussard isn’t so sure. Watch as he breaks down why he isn’t ready just yet to say Harden is back.

Dan Campbell on if Jared Goff can be Lions long-term QB: “I don’t see why not”

The Lions didn’t draft a quarterback early in the 2021 draft, opting to roll with quarterback Jared Goff for at least one season. But Goff, who turned 27 in October, still has the potential to be Detroit’s QB1 for several seasons to come. Goff has won two of his last three starts for the Lions. [more]