The Steelers double-dipped with two similar yet very different quarterbacks. Will it work?

The Steelers double-dipped with two similar yet very different quarterbacks. Will it work?

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a way of winning games and even making playoff appearances despite mediocre quarterback play. With the shell of Ben Roethlisberger to Kenny Pickett to Mason Rudolph in the last three seasons, they’ve won 28 games and made the playoffs twice. Without the draft capital to swing for the … Read more

Chiefs-Dolphins could be among coldest NFL games ever: ‘It’s gonna be brutal’

Chiefs-Dolphins could be among coldest NFL games ever: ‘It’s gonna be brutal’

The Dolphins — used to the balmy beaches of Miami — will likely be hit with an arctic blast when they visit the Chiefs in Kansas City this weekend. As of Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) and AccuWeather listed a low of around -8 degrees on Saturday night. Tom Kines, a senior meteorologist for … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 17: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Demarcus Robinson, Marvin Mims and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 17: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Demarcus Robinson, Marvin Mims and more

The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, and no Christmas present would be better than another win. Let’s get into the Week 17 fantasy football rankings, sleepers, game previews and fun with the best (and worst) of Christmas things, spreading the cheer. #CheckTheLink-ageWeek 17 Waivers | Week 17 SOS Ranks (THU)Fantasy Football 101 (weather, … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tyler Boyd, Jonathan Taylor and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tyler Boyd, Jonathan Taylor and more

Cover 7 | Saturday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Each Saturday, Jake Ciely updates his weekly player rankings to help you be best prepared for your fantasy football playoff matchup(s).   The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, and no Christmas present is better than another win. … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tyler Boyd, Joshua Palmer and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Tyler Boyd, Joshua Palmer and more

The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, and no Christmas present is better than another win. Let’s get into the Week 16 fantasy football rankings, sleepers, and fun with the best (and worst) of Christmas things — and try to spread the cheer. #CheckTheLink-ageWeek 16 Waivers | Week 16 SOS Ranks (THU)Fantasy Football 101 … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 15: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Antonio Gibson, Zay Flowers and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 15: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Antonio Gibson, Zay Flowers and more

Cover 7 | Saturday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Each Saturday, Jake Ciely updates his weekly player rankings to help you be best prepared for your fantasy football playoff matchup(s). The fantasy football playoffs are here. Time to check out the Week 15 fantasy football rankings, sleepers and … Read more

Who has the best fantasy football playoff matchups? Josh Reynolds, Kyler Murray and the Week 15-17 All-Stars

Who has the best fantasy football playoff matchups? Josh Reynolds, Kyler Murray and the Week 15-17 All-Stars

This series answers numerous fantasy-centric questions following the Week 14 games (usually looking ahead and ‘what does this mean?’). It uses advanced metrics, analytics, game tape reviews, statistical trends, and myriad other elements. It features a variety of systems, many of which are covered in this primer article and reviewed in greater detail at www.TheFootballScientist.com. The EPA metrics … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 14: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Elijah Moore, Gabe Davis and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 14: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Elijah Moore, Gabe Davis and more

You need to make the fantasy football playoffs! The Week 14 fantasy football rankings will obviously help, but we also have game previews, sleepers and advice. Plus, we wrap it up with more fun ranks! Talking the best TV/show intros ever. #CheckTheLink-ageWeek 14 Waivers | Week 14 SOS RanksFantasy Football 101 (weather, lineups, trading, more)All … Read more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 13: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Zack Moss, Rashee Rice and more

Fantasy Football Rankings Week 13: Sleepers, projections, starts, sits | Zack Moss, Rashee Rice and more

With Jonathan Taylor out, Zack Moss steps back in, and we have some managers needing the Week 13 fantasy football rankings more than anyone thought. With six teams on a bye, the game previews and sleepers are even more vital to make sure you win and get into the fantasy playoffs. #CheckTheLink-ageWeek 13 Waivers | … Read more

Panthers fire Frank Reich after 11 games, shortest head-coaching tenure since 1978

Panthers fire Frank Reich after 11 games, shortest head-coaching tenure since 1978

The Carolina Panthers have fired Frank Reich after 11 games, owner David Tepper announced Monday morning. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as interim coach. Later in the day, the Panthers also fired quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and running backs coach Duce Staley, a league source said. Reich’s firing comes two weeks after he … Read more