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Here’s why NFL Draft prospect Ray Davis deserve more acclaim

Amongst various talent in 2024 NFL Draft class, running back Ray Davis from the University of Kentucky definitely deserves more acclaim.

With all the talk about the superstar talent in the 2024 NFL Draft class, running back Ray Davis from the University of Kentucky definitely deserves more acclaim.

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After five seasons in the NCAA, Davis opted out of what would’ve been his final Bowl game with the Wildcats, and declared for the NFL Draft. Davis produced 21 total touchdowns last season, 14 rushing, and seven receiving. More impressively, Davis rushed for 1,129 yards on 199 carries in arguably the toughest NCAA division in football, the SEC. 

Nimble, swift, and stocky, Davis would be ideal for NFL teams looking for a feature back on passing downs. With a 40-yard dash time of 4.5, Davis isn’t the fastest on the field, but his consistency as both a pass-blocker and pass-catcher do more than make him serviceable. Davis produced a season high 280 rushing yards versus the Florida Gators on Sep. 9, the only game last season where he featured a volume higher than 22 carries.

Davis passes the eye-test and was ranked at No. 6 on PFF’s best running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft class list. Hopefully, NFL scouts find a place for Davis, even if they aren’t sold on him in the Draft.  

Baker Mayfield, Tristan Wirfs headed to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Additionally, wideout Mike Evans is skipping the games due to injury.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have been on the front end of a few Pro Bowl snubs, but they’ll still be sending two players to Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games in 2024.

The team announced that both quarterback Baker Mayfield and left tackle Tristan Wirfs will attend the Pro Bowl Games as alternates, as the San Francisco 49ers are going to the Super Bowl to play the Kansas City Chiefs, LT Trent Williams unavailable on the NFC side. Mayfield is set to replace Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, who cannot participate due to injury. Additionally, wideout Mike Evans is skipping the procedures due to an injury, according to the team.

The trip will be the first for Mayfield, who had one of the best seasons of his career in 2023. Mayfield threw for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns and 10 picks during his first season as a Buccaneer, and he also had a strong six-touchdown, three-interception performance in the playoffs. With this Pro Bowl nod, Mayfield gets just his second yearly accolade of any sort in the NFL, with his only other one coming in 2018 when he was a Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie.

Tristan Wirfs, however, has been here before. This marks Wirfs’ third season in a row he will be at the Pro Bowl Games, halfway to former Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy’s six-consecutive Pro Bowl appearances for the franchise. Wirfs switched over from right tackle to left tackle in 2023 after the departure of Donovan Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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3 bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Buccaneers game

Despite a frustrating end, the Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) set themselves up for a postseason run earlier this season.

Despite a frustrating end, the Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) set themselves up for a postseason run earlier this season. The Eagles prepare to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) in another Wildcard Round matchup. Just two years ago, the Eagles and Buccaneers were in the same position.

Right now, the Eagles are (-150) favorites with the Buccaneers at (+125) underdogs on BetMGM. The over/under is set at 43 total points with (-110) odds in both directions.

Check out these bets to make in the Wildcard matchup.

J. Hurts Anytime Touchdown

I give out this play as an early doubt in the Eagles. I know even in winning situations the Eagles have started slow, and it usually feels like a Hurts touchdown gets things going. There may also be a situation where the Eagles need to deliver in crunch time, where that may rest on Hurts’ shoulders.

M. Evans Anytime Touchdown

The Buccaneers have a handful of great receivers that have experience against the Eagles’ defense. With the way the Eagles have played lately, I think they’re bound to let someone on the Bucs breakthrough and score, and I have confidence in Mike Evans delivering.

D. Swift O 54.5 Rush Yards

For Eagles fans, a perfect world would be to do exactly as they did before and let Swift cook. Better yet, it’s his birthday, so it almost makes a ton of sense for him to celebrate with getting the rock. Whether or not the Eagles decide to run the ball, I think this number is low enough for Swift to hit the over.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+775)

Moneyline – Eagles

Total Points – O 43.5 Points

Player TDs – J. Jones Anytime TD

Player Stats – J. Hurts 2+ Passing TDs

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Eagles vs Buccaneers: How to watch, stream and listen to the Wildcard Matchup

The Eagles face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) once again in the postseason.

The Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) round out the 2023-24 season with a loss to the New York Giants. Now, the Eagles have the chance to take control of the issues presented at the end of the season. The Eagles face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) once again in the postseason.

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8:00 PM ET on Monday, January 15

Raymond James Stadium – Tampa Bay, Florida

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be in the broadcast booth. Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Buccaneers: For Buccaneers fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on 96.1 FM. Fans can also listen to the Buccaneers app in the Tampa Bay market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 83 or 225, Buccaneers – Ch. 88 or 109, National – 88

Social Media

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Eagles vs Giants: How to watch, listen, and stream Week 18

The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) round out the 2023-24 season on the road against the New York Giants (5-11). The Eagles look to prepare for the playoffs in less favorable seeding than last year, but the Giants look to the future.

The Giants come off a 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams (9-7) and the Philadelphia Eagles come off a 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals (4-12).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, January 7

MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey

How to watch

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on CBS. Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will be in the broadcast booth. Evan Washburn will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Giants: For Giants fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WFAN 101.9FM. Fans can also listen to the Giants app in the New York market.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 138 or 383, Giants – Ch. 83 or 228

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Giants game

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday. Both teams have different immediate futures they’ll be looking to in the postseason, but will remain focused on what they see from their players in future games like this one.

The Eagles are (-200) favorites on BetMGM with the Giants being (+250) underdogs at home. Check out more bets and a parlay for this NFC East season finale matchup.

Jalen Hurts Anytime TD

Granted, the Eagles may choose to rest their starters and makeshift somewhat of a “bye week” that the team is going to need heading into the postseason, but if not, I expect a Hurts anytime touchdown at some point in the game. I think they might give him the touchdown opportunity and then put Marcus Mariota in, but I don’t see a world where Hurts wouldn’t get a rushing touchdown to round out the season finale.

Saquon Barkley Anytime TD

I’d say the same for Barkley. Against a divisional opponent, I’d assume Barkley is ready to throw a wrench in the Eagles’ playoff plans. In Week 16, Barkley earned a rushing touchdown and I think he’s capable of delivering again. If the Eagles defense is resting, this bet should almost be a given and you’ll probably find better value parlaying this with other bets.

O 38 Total Points

Regardless of who plays on Sunday, I think both teams are capable of putting up points to round out the season. I think whoever starts with the ball will set the momentum for the rest of the game. It’s an NFC East division on the line, so I think the Giants are either going to be trying to stop the Eagles or not care as much and just focus on good NFL Draft positioning.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+160, BetMGM)

Eagles Moneyline

O 39.5 Total Points

Each Team O 11.5 Points

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NFC Playoff Picture: Seahawks sink back down to No. 8

Here’s the updated NFC playoff picture going into the last week of the season.

For the second straight season, the Seahawks’ playoff hopes rest on the Packers getting upset in the last game of the year. In 2022 the Lions obliged by beating their NFC North rivals, sending Seattle into the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. This time around the Seahawks need the Bears to follow suit and upset Green Bay. They’ll also have to beat the Cardinals to get in. Let’s see where all 16 teams are in the standings.

Here’s the updated NFC playoff picture going into the last week of the season.

1. San Francisco 49ers (12-4)

2. Dallas Cowboys (11-5)

3. Detroit Lions (11-5)

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8)

5. Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)

6. Los Angeles Rams (9-7)

7. Green Bay Packers (8-8)

8. Seattle Seahawks (8-8)

9. New Orleans Saints (8-8)

10. Minnesota Vikings (7-9)

11. Chicago Bears (7-9)

12. Atlant Falcons (7-9)

13. New York Giants (5-11)

14. Washington Commnaders (4-12)

15. Arizona Cardinals (4-12)

16. Carolina Panthers (2-14)

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Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

The Atlanta Falcons turned in their most complete performance of the season during Sunday’s 29-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The offense stepped up, the defense came through and Younghoe Koo did what he always does.

The Falcons kicker was responsible for more than half of the team’s total points, going 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts. Koo has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in Week 16.

Koo has converted 30 of 33 field goals for the season. While the offense has frequently underachieved, Koo’s reliable leg has helped the Falcons stay competitive most weeks.

On Sunday, Koo will look to help Atlanta secure its eighth win of the season when the team takes on the Chicago Bears.

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Eagles vs Seahawks: How to watch, listen and stream to Week 15

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) face the Seattle Seahawks (6-7). The Seahawks come off a 28-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers (10-3) while the Eagles come 33-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys (10-3).

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) face the Seattle Seahawks (6-7). The Seahawks come off a 28-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers (10-3) while the Eagles come 33-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys (10-3).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks

8:20 PM ET on Sunday, December 18

Lumen Field – Seattle, Washington

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on NBC. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be in the broadcast booth. Lisa Salters will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

“Live stream fuboTV (free 7-day trial)”

Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Seattle: For Seahawks fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on Seattle Sports 710 AM. Fans can also listen to the Seahawks app in the Seattle market.

National: Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner will be on the call for the game on Westwood One Radio.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 81 or 226, Seattle – Ch. 83 or 225, National: 88

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Cowboys game

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) face the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on the road for a crucial NFC East division matchup.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) face the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) on the road for a crucial NFC East division matchup. The Cowboys come off of a win against the Seattle Seahawks (6-6), but the Eagles are looking to get back to the win column after a loss to the San Francisco 49ers (9-3).

BetMGM favors the Cowboys at (-175) and the Eagles are road dogs at (+145). Check out great bets before the NFC East matchup.

A.J. Brown Anytime TD

When in doubt, rely on the guy who’s always open. I think the Cowboys are going to give him a hard time today, but with that adversity, there will be a play where Brown breaks through and gets a touchdown. It’s going to happen at some point.

D. Smith Anytime TD

In the chance that Brown gets locked up by Cowboys defenders, you know DeVonta Smith will be available. I’m almost always 100% backing an “if not Brown, take Smith and vice versa” kind of bet. Smith has been phenomenal throughout the gauntlet and I think it continues today.

Total O 51.5 Points

Throughout the season, the Eagles hit this specific over vs their opponents eight times. They’ve been high-scoring in some games and kept it close in others, but for both the Eagles and Cowboys to score at least 26 points today is a serious given.

Jenn’s Pick Six Parlay

Total Points – O 51.5

D. Prescott 2+ Passing TDs

J. Hurts 1+ Passing TD

Jake Ferguson 40+ Receiving Yards

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