Line: San Diego State -20.5 Those who took New Mexico +20.5 would have been better off spending their money on Black Friday deals. It’s tough to blame those who took the Lobos, who entered with some recent success in this situation, having gone 10-3 against the spread with six outright wins in their previous 13 […]
Continue readingJones, who leads the Chiefs with 3.5 sacks, was limited in practice during the week and listed as questionable with a groin injury on the final injury report of the week. Mike Pennel is the likely starter in Jones’ place. Pennel last week returned after missing the season’s first two games because of an NFL […]
Continue readingTeams in the NFL were required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Given the irregular offseason, with OTAs and minicamps occurring virtually for the first time, teams have had only training camp, which included 14 padded practices, to see their players in person. The biggest names let go […]
Continue readingThe Kansas City Chiefs could return as many as 20 of the 22 players who started for them in Super Bowl LIV and 16 of the 24 backups and special-teams players. General manager Brett Veach said Thursday he believes this continuity will give the Chiefs an advantage in a season that could be disrupted by […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl LIV was decided by two third downs. The first was the absolute nadir of Kansas City’s hopes, when ESPN estimates the Chiefs held just a 3.9% chance of winning their first title in 50 years. Facing a third-and-15 with 7:13 to go in the fourth quarter down 20-10, the Chiefs desperately needed a […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl LIV feels like the dawning of a new era. For the first time since the 2015 season, the New England Patriots will not be competing in the NFL’s title game. With serious questions about the future of Tom Brady and the viability of the New England dynasty, Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox) brings […]
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