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Former Notre Dame Running Back George Atkinson III Dead at 27

When I think of George Atkinson, III I think of an explosive play-maker who had absolutely mind-blowing speed.  His kickoff returns against Michigan State and USC in 2011 immediately come to mind while he had plenty of other huge runs during his three seasons.

Sad news out late Monday night that former Notre Dame running back and speedy return-man George Atkinson, III has died at the age of 27.

Atkinson’s twin brother Josh, also a former Notre Dame football player died unexpectedly last year.

George Atkinson III played for the Irish from 2011-2013, rushing for 10 touchdowns and returning two kickoffs for scores, both occurring in 2011.

Atkinson left for the NFL after his junior year, where he’d spend time with the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

When I think of George Atkinson, III I think of an explosive play-maker who had absolutely mind-blowing speed.  His kickoff returns against Michigan State and USC in 2011 immediately come to mind while he had plenty of other huge runs during his three seasons.

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All the best to the Atkinson family and their friends in what has to have been an incredibly difficult year.

6 Best bets for NFL Week 13

After going 5-2 on Thanksgiving, best bets include picks in Patriots-Texans, an Over-Under in Packers-Giants, and sticking with the Browns.

You’re currently coming out of a long weekend haze, trying to figure out how many calories you had from Wednesday night all the way into Saturday. It’s been a week full of food, drinks, friends, family, and football. Now you get more football on Sunday. There are some really good games. Those games may not be the best contests to bet on, but what else are you going to do on Sunday?

If you followed our advice for Thanksgiving you started the week with a nice 5-2 record. Let’s get right to the games.

As usual, the home teams are in CAPS, and we are using Bet MGM for our odds.  Games will be listed at -110 unless denoted otherwise.

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Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 13 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Cleveland Browns (5-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) renew acquaintances at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Heinz Field. We analyze the Browns-Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 13 matchup.

Browns at Steelers: Week 13 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Browns meet the Steelers for the first time since their brawl in the closing seconds of a Week 11 game which ended in a 21-7 Cleveland win.
  • Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, at the center of the brawl when he was hit on the head by his own helmet, is benched in favor of QB Devlin Hodges, an undrafted free-agent rookie.
  • The Steelers currently hold the sixth spot in the AFC playoff race, but the Browns are just one game back and have already beaten the Steelers once.
  • The last time the Browns won a game in Pittsburgh was 2003, when Cleveland QB Baker Mayfield was just eight years old.
  • The Browns are just 6-21-2 against the spread in the past 29 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • Cleveland is 4-1-1 ATS in the past six meetings in this series, and the Over is 4-1 in the past five battles in Pittsburgh.

Browns at Steelers: Key injuries

Browns: OT Greg Robinson (concussion) and DE Olivier Vernon (knee) are questionable.

Steelers: CB Artie Burns (knee) is listed as questionable, while RB James Conner (shoulder) is doubtful. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (concussion, knee) remains out.

Browns at Steelers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 23, Browns 20

Moneyline (?)

The STEELERS (+115) are short dogs at home, but they’re worth a roll of the dice. The Browns (-139) are on a season-high three-game winning streak but have struggled over the years in Pittsburgh and it’s hard to see them getting over that hump.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the moneyline returns an $11.50 profit with a Pittsburgh victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The STEELERS (+1.5, +100) are a better value on the moneyline, so it’s better to just take them outright to win. If they cover, they’re going to hit the moneyline, too. Why not make a few more dollar bills?

Over/Under (?)

OVER 39.5 (-106) is worth a small-unit bet. It’s hard to trust a Pittsburgh offense without Conner and Smith-Schuster, while starting a UDFA under center. But this one has the potential to at least be in the 40’s.

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Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins (2-8) battle the Cleveland Browns (4-6) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, as the Browns look for a season-high three-game winning streak. We analyze the Dolphins-Browns sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 12 matchup.

Dolphins at Browns: Week 12 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Browns started out 0-3 straight up and against the spread as a favorite, but they’re 2-0 SU/1-0-1 ATS in the past two while favored, both at home.
  • The Dolphins went 0-3 ATS in their first three games as double-digit underdogs, but they’re 3-0 ATS in their past three as a dog of 10 or more points.
  • The Under is 3-1 in the past four road games for Miami, scoring 14.3 points per game in four outings away from home.
  • Cleveland is 2-1 SU/1-1-1 ATS in three games vs. AFC East teams with the Under cashing in each of those outings.
  • The Browns rank 16th in total yards allowed (344.0) and sixth in passing yards (216.8) yielded.
  • The Dolphins are 31st with 30.5 PPG allowed.

Dolphins at Browns: Key injuries

Dolphins: CB Ken Webster (ankle) is considered doubtful, while DE Taco Charlton (elbow) is listed as questionable.

Browns: S Eric Murray (knee) and DE Olivier Vernon (knee) are listed as out, while LB Joe Schobert (groin) is questionable. Of course, DE Myles Garrett and DT Larry Ogunjobi are suspended, too.

Dolphins at Browns: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Browns 23, Dolphins 17

Moneyline (?)

The Browns (-556) are overwhelming favorites, but they’re not worth the risk with such a small return on investment. If anything, the Dolphins (+400) would be worth the small-unit play, as you could quadruple your investment if they pull the upset.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the moneyline returns a $1.80 profit with a Cleveland victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The DOLPHINS (+10.5, -110) have covered three in a row as double-digit underdogs. The Browns (-10.5, -110) have struggled in the role as a favorite, and their offense just hasn’t been hitting on all cylinders. As such, they cannot be trusted, even against a struggling team like the Dolphins.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 44.5 (-110) is worth a look as neither of the offenses in this game have been particularly consistent. The Under is 9-4 in the past 13 road games for Miami, and 7-3 in the past 10 against losing teams. The Under is 6-2-1 in Cleveland’s past nine against losing teams, and 18-7-1 in its past 26 at home.

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Browns DE Myles Garrett releases statement after allegations

Myles Garrett doubles down on his accusation against Mason Rudolph.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett released a statement when the news broke about contention Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur before their fight started Thursday night. In Garrett’s statement, he doubled down on the allegation despite losing his appeal to have his indefinite suspension reduced.

The NFL released a statement indicating they looked into Garrett’s accusation and found no evidence of it. The NFL has access to numerous audio sources on the field including microphones at field level and on multiple players. If they heard nothing to warrant giving Garrett’s claims any credence, the matter is closed.

At this point the Steelers need to put all their focus and energy into preparing to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend. Pittsburgh needs to win this week and push their record to 6-5 heading into their rematch with the Browns.

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Sean McVay calls Steelers-Browns brawl tough to watch: ‘Unfortunate to see’

Sean McVay shared his thoughts on the brawl between the Steelers and Browns on Thursday night.

Thursday night’s Browns-Steelers game ended with a brawl between both teams after Myles Garrett took Mason Rudolph to the ground late after the ball was released. They wrestled on the ground for a moment before things escalated.

Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and struck him in the head with it, leading to immediate ejection. Maurkice Pouncey punched and kicked Garrett in defense of his quarterback, while Browns DT Larry Ogunjobi knocked Rudolph to the ground unnecessarily.

During his press conference on Friday, Sean McVay was asked about the incident and he shared his thoughts on what he saw.

“You don’t ever like to see anything like that for our game,” he said. “That was another situation right there, I think for what we want for just the overall NFL approach, things like that and the brand and what I know we want to epitomize, those are tough things to be able to watch and I don’t think anyone would disagree that that’s not something we want to see.

“I was kind of sitting there watching it as we were wrapping up the night last night and when it occurred, it kind of catches you off guard and it was unfortunate to see.”

Garrett was suspended for the rest of the season and will need to apply for reinstatement in 2020, while Ogunjobi was banned one game and Pouncey three. Both teams were fined $250,000 for their players’ actions.

De’Vondre Campbell criticizes outrage over Myles Garrett incident

Thursday night’s controversial ending between the Browns and Steelers has talking heads everywhere passionately condemning Myles Garrett’s actions.

In the world of 24-hour sports news, little stories get blown out of proportion and big stories dominate the headlines for weeks on end.

Thursday night’s controversial ending between the Browns and Steelers has talking heads everywhere passionately condemning Myles Garrett’s actions.

The defensive end has been suspended for the remainder of the year after swinging his helmet and striking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head.

Not everyone is outraged, though, with several players coming to the defense of Garrett as well. One of those players speaking out in support of the star pass-rusher is Falcons linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, who tweeted the following:

Head coach Dan Quinn spoke earlier today about the need for his team to stay disciplined in similar circumstances, especially during division games.

Atlanta takes on the Carolina Panthers in Week 11, the second of five straight NFC South matchups.

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Myles Garrett suspension: Browns owner Jimmy Haslam releases statement

Myles Garrett has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL.

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Thursday night’s game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers ended with a fight on the field after Myles Garrett tackled Mason Rudolph to the ground with 8 seconds left. Things escalated when Garrett removed Rudolph’s helmet and struck him in the head with it, resulting in an immediate ejection.

On Friday, Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL, and he will be forced to miss the remainder of the regular season and playoffs, if the Browns make it. Browns co-owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam issued a statement on the ruling and Garrett’s actions, saying “there is no place for that in football.”

In addition to Garrett being suspended indefinitely, Larry Ogunjobi was suspended one game for his actions. The Browns were also fined $250,000, as were the Steelers.

Maurkice Pouncey of the Steelers received a three-game ban for punching and kicking Garrett.

Chiefs players react to Myles Garrett-Mason Rudolph fight

Chiefs players were shocked to see what happened on Thursday night between the Browns and Steelers.

It was an ugly ending to the Week 11 edition of Thursday Night Football between Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Browns DE Myles Garrett and DT Larry Ogunjobi along with Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey were ejected for their part in an all-out brawl in the final minutes of the game. The personal foul that drew ejections came from a helmet-pulling affair between Garrett and Steelers QB Mason Rudolph. It led to Garrett forcibly removing Rudolph’s helmet and turning it upon Rudolph as a blunt weapon — hitting him over the head with it.

The incident was widely criticized on the social media airwaves with fans, journalists and NFL players weighing-in. Several Chiefs players expressed their shock and opinions on Twitter, including Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes.

Mahomes was just selected as the Chiefs’ nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. It’s safe to say this wasn’t an act that carried the utmost sportsmanship and respect for the game.

Emmanuel Ogbah, a former teammate of Garrett’s, was a bit more reserved in his reaction. This is something that no one in the NFL wants to see happen.

Reggie Ragland wondered how things would have gone different if it were Patrick Mahomes instead of Mason Rudolph. One fan responded saying that the stands would clear in support of Mahomes.

Darron Lee found himself wondering what provoked Garrett’s actions? Was it something that went unchecked earlier in the game? Perhaps we’ll never know the answer to that question.

What we do know is that this isn’t how things should play out on the football field. Players from every team need to come together in unison and rebuke the actions of Garrett and anything that led to this happening. It’s an emotional game, but part of what makes NFL athletes professionals is their ability to keep those emotions in check and respond within the confines of the game.

NFL release list of 11 teams attending Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.