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Chase Claypool adds to Chicago Bears’ legacy of receiver issues

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and his crew share their concerns about the Chicago Bears and QB Justin Fields. (2:48) LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Weeks ahead of the 2023 season, Chicago Bears receiver Darnell Mooney decided to rewatch one of the toughest moments of his career. It was Oct. 5, 2022, when the Bears […]

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Worst ‘bad beats’ of the 2016-17 NFL season

Note: Closing lines are courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and pick percentages are via Wunderdog sports. Cleveland Browns at Washington Redskins Closing line: Redskins -7.5 Back in Week 4, the Redskins were still seeking their first cover as a favorite under quarterback Kirk Cousins. Washington was previously 0-6 ATS in those games, having lost […]

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A hard count led to hard times in one of this weekend’s ‘bad beats’

Closing lines are courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, and pick percentages are via Wunderdog Sports. Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears Closing line: Over/under 59 Just less than 25 percent of the action was on the under in this one, and those bettors looked to be on the winning side. The game was scoreless […]

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Worst bad beats of the 2017 NFL season

Over/under: 46.5 It would have been hard to imagine under 46.5 bets not cashing during the second half of this Week 2 matchup. The Chiefs led the eventual champs 6-3 with less than five minutes left in the third quarter, and neither team had yet to reach the end zone. Then the fireworks began in […]

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Interesting Super Bowl LII prop bets that cashed

Here are some interesting ones that cashed. Nick Foles had the best odds of an Philadelphia player at 3-1, and earned MVP honors with an impressive performance. Foles had 373 yards passing and three TDs. When Alshon Jeffery caught a beautiful 34-yard pass from Nick Foles in the first quarter, we had our first TD […]

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Weekend’s worst bad beats

Note: Lines are courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Texas A&M Aggies Line: Louisiana +23.5 Forget about covering the spread — it looked as if Louisiana might win outright and upset Texas A&M on Saturday. The Ragin’ Cajuns led 21-14 at halftime after holding the Aggies to minus-22 rushing yards in […]

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Mike Clay’s Playbook: Fantasy football strategy tips to help you win your league

A new fantasy football season is upon us, and if you tuned out after February’s Super Bowl, you certainly have a lot of catching up to do. The 2023 NFL offseason was substantially tamer than the chaotic 2022 installment, but we still saw a flurry of action that will bring massive changes to this season’s […]

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Fantasy football: What age do players peak/decline?

A player’s age and experience can have a big say in his prospects for fantasy success. As we gain experience playing fantasy football, we become increasingly familiar with player aging curves and their effects on statistical output. This knowledge can be helpful, as knowing performance patterns can guide you toward making better draft decisions, trade […]

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How Shane Beamer got South Carolina football rolling so quickly

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As a guest last August at one of South Carolina’s football practices, Michael Vick found himself nodding along with nearly every word. Shane Beamer, the Gamecocks’ first-year head coach, was addressing his team, and his message, his mannerisms, his conviction — really, everything — took Vick back in time, all the way […]

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Simulating NFL free agency 2022: Predicting offers, deals and new landing spots for six top players on the open market

Eight NFL players received the franchise tag this week, and another two of the top presumed-free agents signed extensions. But make no mistake: The 2022 NFL free-agent class is still loaded with talent and big names who could land huge-money deals. How will it all play out? Who will sign where, and for how much? […]

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