Africa’s NFL stars played significant roles for their teams in the just-concluded season, with players from Nigeria, which makes up the highest-contributing African nation, doing especially well. Brandon Aiyuk, who is of Cameroonian heritage, was immense for the San Francisco 49ers in their run to the Super Bowl. Charles Omenihu (of Nigerian descent) played a […]
Continue readingThe NFL super wildcard weekend was one to remember, with some notable performances from African players – particularly in the game between the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns. John Metchie III had a game to remember in the Texans’ 45-14 win, but in terms of outstanding individual performances, it was Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah who stole […]
Continue readingIn the previous meeting between the two teams, Stroud was sidelined with a concussion and the Browns won 36-22. But Stroud made an early impact Saturday. Toward the end of the first quarter, Stroud moved the Texans’ offense into scoring range with a 27-yard throw to receiver John Metchie III. Stroud then capped the drive […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. C.J. Stroud joins “The Pat McAfee Show” ahead of the Texans’ wild-card matchup with the Browns. (1:27) HOUSTON — Brevin Jordan jogged off the field in frustration. The Houston Texans tight end had just run the wrong route, and when he reached the sidelines, he screamed. The echoing expletive was loud […]
Continue readingTexans defensive end Jonathan Greenard and receiver Noah Brown were ruled out for the game (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+), which is a win-and-in playoff scenario for both teams. Greenard, who has 12.5 sacks, is the Texans’ leader in that category and is tied for 10th in the NFL. He was voted as a Pro Bowl […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Eric Moody breaks down how fantasy managers should handle De’Von Achane‘s and Raheem Mostert‘s massive fantasy week. (1:12) Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season blessed fantasy managers with a number of exceptional performances Sunday. Justin Herbert finished the day with 29.3 fantasy points against a Minnesota Vikings team that blitzed […]
Continue readingESPN’s Fantasy Football Week 2 injury tracker, featuring an aggregation of injury updates for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends whose teams are scheduled to play this week. Here we’ll track practice reports, injury updates and any other news that may affect a player’s short-term or long-term availability. Monday’s reports include Sunday’s inactives […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Field Yates doesn’t have confidence in fantasy for anyone in the Eagles backfield yet. (1:18) Whom should you start? Whom should you sit? To help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting an offensive player who won’t be in the lineup, we’ll post fantasy-relevant updates and analysis here as […]
Continue readingHOUSTON — A year after John Metchie III was diagnosed with leukemia, the Houston Texans’ wide receiver says he relied on his faith to get through the battle. “Especially for my kind of leukemia, which is one of the most curable forms of cancer, but very tough at the beginning,” Metchie said. “I was blessed […]
Continue readingWe’ve reached the point of the NFL preseason calendar in which the live action begins, as the New York Jets will take on the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, at 8 ET on Thursday night. No, Aaron Rodgers won’t be making his game debut for the Jets, but they […]
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