More Teams. More Games. Mike Macdonald shares how he’s approaching his role as Seahawks coach during his introductory news conference. (0:57) SEATTLE — The Seahawks plan to hire former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier as their assistant head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Frazier becomes the first assistant known to be […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Michael B. Jordan joins “First Take” and picks the Chiefs to defeat the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. (1:15) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Wearing his best suit, Steve Wilks arrived for his first NFL coaching opportunity dressed to impress. It didn’t last long. Interviewing with then Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be played on Feb. 11, and the betting market is loaded with player props. That’s why we’re bringing you the betting playbook, highlighting some of the top options for the final game of the NFL season. My weekly betting playbook features several […]
Continue readingThe game features big-name stat-stuffers such as quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones for the Chiefs and running back Christian McCaffrey, receiver Deebo Samuel and defensive end Nick Bosa for the Niners. While winning a championship is their only genuine goal, it’s possible each player or team could make […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Victor Cruz says the Bengals should draft LeSean McCoy and is a replacement-level back at this point of his career. Bodine’s spot at center already has been filled by Spencer Long, who signed a three-year, $12.6 million deal earlier this month. The team can free up about $4.5 million in cap […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Get an all-access look as former Ohio State DE Nick Bosa spends time with his family in Florida as he prepares for the NFL draft. Watch episodes of “Draft Academy” exclusively on ESPN+. (3:22) NICK BOSA, WHO happens to be built like a baby rhinoceros, is chasing me. I’m moving as […]
Continue readingIf I’m placing bets on a weekend, I’m not looking at full game spreads or totals. Those are efficient markets that have been bet into all week. Instead, I’m looking for the obscure. It’s my specialty, anyway. It’s what I build statistical models around to try to find an edge. If there’s an advantage to […]
Continue readingBetting analysts Eric Moody, Tyler Fulghum, Seth Walder and Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts and help you make smart wagering decisions. Note: Odds by ESPN BET. Schatz: I expect the Chiefs to have some success moving the ball on the Ravens’ defense, even though Baltimore ranked No. 1 in defensive DVOA during […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum explains why he likes the Chiefs with the points and some Patrick Mahomes prop bets vs. the Ravens. (0:39) The NFL’s conference championships are Sunday, and the betting market is loaded with player props. That’s why we’re bringing you the NFL betting playbook, highlighting some of the top options […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Ryan Clark gives the Ravens’ defense praise after the Ravens’ dominant win over the Texans to move on to the AFC championship game. (0:52) All four divisional round games are in the books as the NFL playoffs keep rolling along, and next weekend’s conference championship game matchups are set. In the […]
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