The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has reached the quarter-final stage and eight teams are dreaming of lifting the prestigious trophy.The tournament has produced plenty of shocks to date, which has made it a bit of a minefield from a betting perspective.Germany, Spain and Belgium are amongst the fancied teams to go out, leaving many punters to scramble to pick new betting favourites in the final eight.We take a look at each of the quarter-final match-ups and predict which teams Jurickson Profar Jersey will make it through to the last four of the tournament.Brazil were the ante-post favourites heading into the World Cup and will fancy their chances of progre sing to the final after producing some impre sive displays.They finished top of Group G before running riot against South Korea in the round of 16 and look a good bet to ease past Croatia.Five points from three Brett Anderson Jersey games were enough to see Croatia qualify for the last 16, where they were given a fright by Japan before going through on penalties.It would be foolish to write off Croatias chances of springing a surprise, but Brazil will win this game if they perform at their best.Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has been bullish about his teams chances of winning the World Cup despite being criticised over his teams style of play.His methods have worked up to this point, with his side breezing through the group stage before defeating the United States in the round of 16.Argentina will provide their toughest test to date in the quarter-finals, particularly with Lionel Me si on a mi sion to win the tournament for the first time.There is likely to be little to choose between the Matt Olson Jersey two sides and it may need a penalty shoot-out to separate them. Argentina are fancied to progre s, but only just.Morocco were the surprise winners of a group that included Croatia and Belgium, before stunning Spain in the Jake Smolinski Jersey last-16 by .They have a well-organised team with some talented attacking players and could spring another surprise if Portugal take them lightly.Portugal finished top of Group H ahead of South Korea, before demolishing Switzerland 6-1 to book their place in the quarter-finals.They are favourites to reach the semi-finals, but Morocco could be worth chancing to continue their remarkable journey in Qatar.France won their first two group games, before fielding a weakened team in a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Tunisia.Their big-hitters were restored to the line-up against Poland in the last-16 and they had Khris Davis Jersey little difficulty recording a 3-1 victory.England took seven points from their three group games before securing a stylish 3-0 victory over Senegal in the round of 16.The Three Lions generally come up short when they face the top teams and France look a good bet to reach the last-four with a victory in this one.

delivered another monster playoff performance to put the defending champion back in the Super Bowl.With pop star Taylor Swift, brother and mother Donna among those in attendance, Kelce made 11 catches for 116 yards and had a touchdown reception in the Chiefs game victory over the on Sunday. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create Carlos Santana Jersey or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. ADVERTISEMENT In the proce s, Kelce broke Jerry Rices career record for the most catches in the postseason. He now has 156 in 21 playoff games.Kansas City is making Mike Clevinger Jersey a fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years and is one victory against or from a third NFL title in that span. Kelce has three TDs this postseason after two in a Francisco Lindor Jersey divisional round victory at last week.The favorite playmaker of Chiefs quarterback , Kelce came into the game with 1,694 yards receiving in the playoffs, trailing only Rice's 2,245 in the league's record book.Kelce, a four-time All-Pro tight end and two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, also ranks second to Rice in playoff touchdown catches. Rice had 22, and Kelce picked up his Brad Hand Jersey 19th on a 19-yard catch from Mahomes in the first quarter.The 34-year-old tight end has been one of football's most visible figures this season, from his relationship with Swift, who's at the peak of her fame, to a starring role in several TV commercials that have plastered his face all over game broadcasts and beyond.Reporting by The A sociated Pre s. FOLLOW Follow your Manny Ramirez Jersey favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce

We're closing in on the end, so I've turned my main article highlighting the into a spotlight on some matchup-based plays to target on waivers. Given the amount of injuries we've seen this season Tyler Beede Jersey , that turns the Deep Dive into "handcuff central," more or le s. Most of the players below will need something to change to get their opportunity to truly produce in fantasy, such as an injury to someone ahead of them on the depth chart. And while we never wish injury on a player, it's a fact of fantasy and real football that injuries happen, and teams need to be prepared to fill the void.With that, let's move on to the "Deep Dive" waiver wire targets for Week 15.Running backs, (13.9 percent owned) suffered a hip injury on Sunday night against the , and he was seen on crutches on Tuesday at the team facility. I moved Bolden to the main waiver column, but left White here as he's more viable in PPR formats (he was the only back to catch a pa s against Houston). Blount owners and those looking for running back help after the lo s of will want to monitor the injury report this week and potentially make a move to get White. He hasn't seen a ton of touches in recent weeks (26 in the last month), but has been very effective with his opportunities (1.73 fantasy points per touch) for fantasy owners. & , (0.6, 0.1 percent owned)Polk and Grimes have officially taken over the Houston backfield from , each play around 40 percent of the offensive snaps the last two weeks while Blue has played just seven percent. Polk led the way with 13 touches, while Grimes did his damage (62 total yards) on nine. Both are hard to trust in 10-team standard leagues as touchdown-dependent starts, but those Donovan Solano Jersey playing in more robust leagues should give these two a look. & , (0, 0.1 percent owned)The Rawls injury this week was just another reminder to handcuff your stud running backs. Williams continues to get it done for the , but his owners would be wise to stash Tou saint or even on their bench. Todman might have slightly more upside (even though he's been inactive the last few games), as he seems like the better fit to handle a heavier early-down workload than Tou saint., (0.2 percent owned) dominates the backfield touches in Arizona (thank you, Bruce Arians), but he did get dinged up against the on Thursday night. He still figures to control this backfield moving forward, but Williams is a smart add for Johnson owners., (0 percent owned)Gillislee vultured a touchdown from in his "revenge" game against the , likely angering McCoy (and undoubtedly his fantasy owners). With still on the shelf, Gillislee is the handcuff to target in Buffalo, as he'd inherit a huge workload Pat Burrell Jersey were McCoy forced to mi s any time.Daniel Herron, (0.3 percent owned) is old and playing on a bad team. If you own Gore, you should own Herron too.Other names to consider: (MIN), (BAL), (DEN), (DAL)Wide receivers, (10.8 percent owned)Since his team's bye, Wheaton beat the odds and became a real part of the Pittsburgh offense, with 50-plus yards in three straight games. He's a name to look for in deeper leagues, and a solid stash play for Mel Ott Jersey and owners as a handcuff., (1.3 percent owned)Nelson is fading back into obscurity a bit with and healing up, but he remains a high-upside stash. The pa sing attack is among the best in the league, and Brown, Floyd or owners could give their lineup a bit of insurance in case of an injury by picking up Nelson., (0.7 percent owned)It appears as if all does is catch touchdowns (no disrespect to Cris Carter). Those looking for a boom-or-bust play next week could roll out Roberts when the come to Oakland., (47.6 percent owned)It turns out Agholor does exist! found him for a deep touchdown, and targeted him downfield a few other times as well, though they were unable to connect. The team clearly would like Agholor to do his best impersonation of 2014 , and if Agholor gets to even a third of that level down the stretch he could have some relevant fantasy outings.Other names to consider: (HOU), (SD), (WAS), (NYG), (GB)Tight ends, (0.1 percent owned) suffered a knee injury on Sunday that apparently looked way worse than it actually was. Still, his owners may want to scoop up Dickson this week in case Carolina gives Olsen some extra rest heading into the postseason, seeing as he's such a critical part of their offense. Other names to consider: (OAK), (HOU)-- Alex Gelhar is a writer and editor for NFL.com, and the producer of the . He is beyond excited for "Star Wars Pablo Sandoval Jersey : The Force Awakens" this week. Chat with him about movies or ask him for fantasy advice on Twitter .

The look like they are trying to Gale Sayers Jersey give themselves a belated Christmas gift in the form of Kenny Stills. The free-agent receiver is visiting with the club, according to , and there is optimism that a deal gets done between the two sides. Stills began the 2020 season with the and was released back on Nov. 27. This was a mutual parting of ways between Stills and the team with the receiver hoping to latch onto another club for the playoff run, which he may have now found in Buffalo.Stills was used sparingly this season and never saw over 50% of the offensive snaps during the 10 games he played with the Texans. He played in just Charles Leno Jersey four offensive snaps in Houston's Week 11 matchup against New England, which proved to be his final game in a Texans uniform. He was targeted just 19 times and caught 11 of those Chicago Bears Jersey pa ses for 144 yards and a touchdown.While he may not have shown it to the fullest extent this season, the 28-year-old is a more than capable receiver and could prove to be a valuable deep threat for Buffalo, if he ultimately signs. He was averaging 13.1 yards per receptions in 2020 and came Nick Kwiatkoski Jersey into the year with a 14.5 yards per reception average over his previous three seasons. With being known for his ability to throw the deep ball -- currently ranks fourth among all quarterbacks this season in completed air yards -- this could be an ideal partnership.The potential arrival of Stills also helps as receiver is week-to-week after suffering a leg injury against the Bobby Massie Jersey on Monday. Receiver was also recently activated off of IR but was almost instantly placed on the reserve/COVID list. As Buffalo gains a bit more clarity on those two, Stills, if signed, would be paired alongside (the NFL's current leader in receptions and receiving yards), , and at the receiver position.

Move over, "Mahomes Mountain." We now have "."' ex- teammate, who's now the Cody Bellinger Jersey NFL's leading receiver as a , serves as the namesake for 's new wide receiver tiers list. Like "Mahomes Mountain," "Tyreek's Hill" uses a pyramid structure. So there is only one player in tier one, two players in tier two, three players in tier three and so on.Here's who Wright has on his inaugural list, which has only four tiers compared to the six-plus that he often uses for quarterbacks.The list was revealed on Tuesday's edition of "."ADVERTISEMENT Tier 4: CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions; Mike Evans, Tampa Clayton Kershaw Jersey Bay Buccaneers; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo BillsTier 3: A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles; Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders; Garrett Wilson, New York JetsTier 2: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings; JaMarr Chase, Cincinnati BengalsTier 1: Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins"I think CeeDee Lamb is right outside the top six," Wright said. "I think Garrett Wilson's better than him."Wright's co-host disagreed."I don't think you can put Wilson up there," Andre Ethier Jersey Brou sard said. "He just hasn't shown enough yet."Wilson, the second-year player out of , has been a bright spot in a struggling Jets offense that has had to pre s back into duty after suffered an Achilles injury in Week 1. Lamb, meanwhile, is on a historic tear and told reporters after the Cowboys' 49-17 win over the last week that he's the NFL's best wide receiver. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. The veteran Adams is in Tier 3 perhaps due to inconsistent quarterback play on the Kirk Gibson Jersey Raiders. Brown, meanwhile, is the only pa s-catcher aside from Hill to exceed 1,000 receiving yards already this season.Former teammates Jefferson and Chase have both dealt with injuries to their quarterbacks. Jefferson is sidelined himself, with a hamstring strain Max Muncy Jersey , while Chase's production has improved since quarterback has recovered from an early-season calf injury.Other wide receiver standouts not on Wright's initial list include of the (895 receiving yards this season), of the (827 yards) and of the (793 yards).

From Cruyff and Van Basten to Kluivert and Van Nistelrooy, the Netherlands have always produced quality strikers and true to form they have produced yet another in Ricky van Wolfswinkel. The Utrecht Javier Baez Jersey striker has had a lightening start to the season which has included nine goals in nine appearances in the Eredivisie and six goals in nine appearances in the Europa League, including a hat trick against Celtic Alec Mills Jersey . Van Wolfswinkel started his career at Vite se where he made his first team debut on the 25th April 2008 against Sparta Rotterdam. After 33 appearances for the Arnhem Anthony Rizzo Jersey club Van Wolfswinkel moved for around 5 million to his hometown club FC Utrecht after rejecting a host of big name clubs. His prolific goal-scoring this season earned him a call up to the Duane Underwood Jr. Jersey national team for the friendly against the Ukraine in Willson Contreras Jersey August andhas alsoattractedeven bigger namessuch as Liverpool, Tottenham and Napolito pursue Van Wolfswinkel. It is undoubtedly only a matter of time before the Dutch striker applies his trade in a bigger league.

The Jets own the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean New York will stay there.New York is "exploring" options to trade up for a "playmaker" for Aaron Rodgers and the offense, according to . The Jets are in win-now mode in 2024 and need to give Rodgers as many weapons as po sible in a pivotal season. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall are great foundational pieces, and free-agent wideout Mike Williams is a solid addition, but that isn't enough for the Louis Williams Jersey Jets to compete in the AFC and the NFL.There are a few obvious teams the teams could trade with before the No. 10 pick. Quarterbacks are expected to go off the board in the first three picks, meaning the Jets could have their pick of top players early in the first round.SN's NFL DRAFT HQ | | Jets trade up scenariosArizona CardinalsThe first three picks could all be quarterbacks, meaning the Cardinals' pick might be the first opportunity for a team to take a player like receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. or offensive tackle Joe Alt. Arizona already has a lot of draft capital, but a move back to the No. 10 pick would set them up to grad a quality player either way Chris Paul Jersey . This would be the most expensive trade-up scenario for the Jets, but one that'd have to make to ensure they land a player the team covets.Los Angeles ChargersThe Chargers have a lot of needs acro s the roster and may not want to just grab the best player available with the No. 5 pick, so it would make a lot of sense for LA to trade back and accrue more draft capital. New Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz also worked with Jets GM Joe Douglas when they were both with the Ravens, a relationship could set up an easy line of communication for New York to move up. This pick would become even more valuable if a team trades up to No. 4 to take a quarterback.Atlanta FalconsWhile the Jets could move up anywhere from picks No. 4 to No. 9, the Falcons' No. 8 selection is perhaps the cheapest trade-up scenario for New York. It would also ensure the Jets leapfrog a Bears team Blake Griffin Jersey that could also be interested in a top pa s-catcher or offensive tackle. This would be a trade the Jets would only make if a player falls that Douglas believes the Bears also want.Jets 2024 draft targets:||Jets trade up targetsFour pa s-catchers could be selected in the top 10, three of which are wide receivers who could go anywhere from No. 4 to No. 9. The other is tight end Brock Bowers, who is arguably one of the best skill position players in the cla s but could go anywhere from the top five to the middle of the first round.TE Brock BowersThe Jets ahead of the draft and he's been the most-mocked player to New York with the No. 10 pick. But considering how valuable he is as an offensive weapon, the Jets might need to trade up for him to ensure another team Kawhi Leonard Jersey doesn't swoop in ahead of New York to grab him.WR Marvin Harrison Jr.Many consider Harrison Jr. to be the best non-quarterback prospect in this cla s. His skills translate well to the NFL and Harrison Jr. should be a Day 1 starter for the team that drafts him. That means that if the Jets want him, they'll need to move up po sibly as high as No. 4 with the Cardinals. Harrison Jr Los Angeles Clippers Jersey . played with Wilson at Ohio State and would give the Jets one of the best wide receiver trios in the league.WR Rome OdunzeOdunze appears to be the player most likely to fall later in the top 10 than the rest. That makes him an ideal target for the Jets to trade up. New York as well, so there is interest from the team. If Odunze slides outside the top six picks, the Jets could easily move up to snag him.WR Malik NabersNabers is an interesting prospect given the variance of his play. Some consider him a better prospect than Harrison Jr., while others question his ability to perform at the next level. Either way, he'll be one of the top wide receivers drafted and would require a trade-up if the Jets want him.

The under have earned a reputation for pulverizing opponents with the run. But not this season.Coming off three straight 1,000-yard campaigns, workhorse back has struggled to move the ball on the ground for a milquetoast Niners offense that laid an egg on Sunday against Mike Napoli Jersey the two-win .San Francisco came into the year hoping to manage Gore's carries and keep the 31-year-old bruiser fresh, but his 14.8 totes per game -- his lowest since 2005 -- have had the opposite Michael Brantley Jersey effect. Gore said this week, per the San Francisco Chronicle. "As players, you have to be in Jose Ramirez Jersey a rhythm on the field to be succe sful. And it's been tough all year to get in a rhythm."Not just for Gore. The entire attack has been tough to watch this season. What used to be one of the league's most creative schemes has sputtered of late to rank dead last in points per game since Week 7.We don't Trevor Bauer Jersey like their chances against Seattle's high-flying defense on Sunday and we don't expect Harbaugh -- or Gore -- to stick around B.J. Upton Jersey beyond this season. The rhythm in San Francisco is about to shift from the ground up.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and discu ses the ' return to form. Find more Around The NFL content on .

Three of this weekend's NFL wild card matchups are outdoors, and a couple are in store for seriously frigid weather with wind and po sible snow. Even the Eagles vs. Buccaneers game in Tampa is likely to be hit with high winds and rain that could affect betting markets.Here's the latest NFL weather report for Wild Card Weekend, with opening lines, live odds, weather forecasts and betting news for each team.Dolphins vs. Chiefs weather forecast: Frigid temps expected at Arrowhead StadiumKickoff: 8 p.m. ET SaturdayOpening betting line: Chiefs -3.5Opening OVER/UNDER: 44 pointsLocation: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mi David Ross Jersey souriForecast: 3 degrees | Rain/snow: 10% | Wind: 18-20 mphLive odds for Dolphins vs. ChiefsRelated:|The Dolphins' end-of-season collapse was not pretty and Miami limps into the playoffs as a wild card after leading the AFC East for much of the season. The Jason Heyward Jersey Dolphinsboast one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, but playing at Arrowhead in the playoffs would be challenging for any team. Now add in the weather forecast, with temperatures around zero degrees and a windchill that could reportedly push negative 30, and the Dolphins offense faces their biggest challenge of the season. The line has trended further in favor of the Chiefs and the point total has trended slightly lower throughout the week, which makes sense as they have the better defense.The Dolphins, riddled with injuries, simply have a lower ceiling than earlier in the season. While pa sing may be challenging due to the weather, each team will fall into situations where throwing will be nece sary. The Chiefs, with Travis Kelce at tight end and Patrick Mahomes, the more mobile of the two quarterbacks in this game, have the advantage in the short to intermediate pa sing attack, with downfield throwing likely to be next to impo sible.Steelers vs. Bills weather forecast: Snow, wind on tap in BuffaloKickoff: 1 p.m. ET SundayOpening spread: Bills -10Opening OVER/UNDER: 35.5 pointsLocation: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New YorkForecast: 18 degrees | Rain/snow: 85% | Wind: 28-30 mph (gusts up to 50 MPH)Live odds for Steelers vs. BillsRead more:A few things in life are certain: death, taxes and the Steelers going .500 or better under head coach Mike Tomlin. This was Tomlins's 17th season David Bote Jersey as the Steelers coach, and the team has never had a losing season under him. They have made the playoffs in 11 of 17 seasons. While the Steelers are heavy underdogs in their matchup with the Bills, no one thought Pittsburgh would make the playoffs.With potentially the highest winds of the season and up to a foot of snow accumulation the night before the game, this game could be me sy from the start.While the spread has not moved much after opening with a low point total,this could end up being an all-time weather game in NFL history.Eagles vs. Buccaneers weather forecast: Wind in Tampa could affect pa sing gamesKickoff Alec Mills Jersey : 8:15 p.m. ET MondayOpening betting line: Eagles -2.5Opening OVER/UNDER: 44 pointsLocation: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FloridaForecast: 68 degrees | Rain/snow: 55% | Wind: 11-13 mphLive odds for Eagles vs. BuccaneersCompared with insane forecasts for Arrowhead and Highmark, the Eagles at Buccaneers game forecast is a delight. Still, with rain and moderate winds on tap, the pa sing attacks for both teams could face some challenges.If the pa sing games struggle and the two teams have to utilize the rushing attacks more, that will give the Eagles an edge. They have had the stronger rushing attack this season, as Tampa Bay had one of the NFL's worst run games. Not only that, but Jalen Hurts is much more of a rushing threat at quarterback than Baker Mayfield. The line is trending more in favor of Philadelphia due to the chance of both offenses becoming more one-dimensional.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sporting News has Javier Baez Jersey editorial oversight for this content.

Former quarterback Ryan Leaf had co-hosts and debating on Wednesday about whether soon-to-be rookie QB should sit his first season in the league.Leaf made an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Tuesday, and stated he doesn't feel the former QB is a starter this year and thinks he could benefit from sitting."You've got to be of the understanding that you're going to sit him this year," . "He can't do what he did in college 75% of the time and be succe sful at the NFL level," Leaf continued. " He can do the 25% Keith Hernandez Jersey part at the NFL level, but he needs some time."Ryan Leaf sounds off on Caleb Williams: "I dont think hes Steve Carlton Jersey a starting QB this year" | First Things First ADVERTISEMENT The have the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and Williams is projected as their potential pick. If he sits his first year, he would likely do so behind 25-year-old .Brou sard had mixed feelings about the idea of Williams sitting out behind the third-year QB, citing other succe sful rookie QBs who have sat out, but did so to learn from proven veterans."I generally like when rookie quarterbacks sit the first year," Brou sard said. I" mean, it's not for everybody like C.J. Stroud didn't need to do it, but I do wish more teams would at least make that an option. Just because I drafted a guy, No. 1 or No. 2 doesn't mean I'm throwing him right in the stuff."Jordan Love he looks like he's probably going to be a star he sat. Aaron Rodgers. Mahomes didn't start his first year. Lamar started by Roger Maris Jersey coming off the bench initially. If he (Williams) sits in Chicago, is he really going to learn anything?"Wright, meanwhile, believes Williams could benefit from a year of learning from Fields and the Bears staff, but also thinks his sitting would put him in a le s-pre sure situation when he does eventually play."I actually don't hate Mike Shannon Jersey this idea for any of the parties," Wright said. "If the latest reports are right which is they maybe only be looking at getting a third round pick for Justin Fields I don't hate the idea of the Bears drafting Caleb and saying, hey, you're sitting in the beginning. Because this goes to somewhat of the pre sure that we talked about the other day."Those fans in Chicago right now a lot of them want Justin. And, so if you sit behind Justin, and he struggles mightily, then they're happy when you come in. If you sit behind Justin, and he plays decent and the Bears all of a sudden get a much better draft pick in return, and you take over, then it's better for all parties."The first round of the NFL draft will take place on April 25. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience lex Reyes Jersey National Football League Caleb Williams

With no Premier League football taking place last weekend due to the international break, it seems like the perfect opportunity Jedd Gyorko Jersey to catch up with all the goings on in the Football League. Theyre celebrating their 150th anniversary this year and it has been as exciting as ever so far.ChampionshipBurnley are on top after 11 games in the second tier of English football. Danny Ings and Sam Vokes have been on fire, both are in double figures in all competitions already. Relegated QPR are sitting in second but they have a game in hand over the Lancashire side. Leicester, Nottingham Austin Gomber Jersey Forrest, Watford and Blackpool currently occupy the four play-off places with Reading and Bournemouth just outside. At the other end, Barnsley remain rooted to the bottom but Yeovil and Sheffield Wednesday are not too far ahead of them, making up the numbers in the bottom three.League 1Leyton Orient are still leading the way in League 1. In the whole of English football only they and QPR have their unbeaten record still intact. Peterborough and Wolves are hot on Orients heels but as of yet no one has been able to steal top spot. Bradford have had a fantastic Chris Carpenter Jersey season, after winning the League 2 play-offs last year, they now sit comfortably in fourth place. Sheffield United have started badly in last place with Bristol City just above them who are winle s so far this season. Coventry, who started with minus ten points, are now on positive ten after a strong start to life playing in Northampton and would be in fifth without the deduction.League 2The fourth tier has been by far Drew Robinson Jersey the closest so far with the top seven teams separated by just four points. Chesterfield are in first with 23 points but their nearest challengers are Fleetwood who are only one point behind them. Newly promoted Mansfield have surprised everyone and sit in the final play-off place after eleven games. Winle s Accrington are bottom of the entire Football League, they have only picked up three points so far. Last years play-off finalists Northampton are in 23rd and Torquay and Bury are just outside the relegation zone.The Football League has been thrilling so far this year and we arent even half way through yet! BBCs The Football League Show is definitely worth a watch every Saturday. I think that more people should watch the lower leagues of English football because it can provide so much excitement and Orlando Cepeda Jersey tension every week.

Optimism surrounding wide receiver has for much of the offseason. The second-year player hasn't seen a snap of preseason football while rehabbing from J. D. Martinez Jersey a March surgery in which doctors inserted a screw into his Hanley Ramirez Jersey left foot to repair a stre s fracture. The wait for Dobson to see game action appears over. Thursday that Dobson traveled with the and is expected to make his preseason debut tonight . It's uncertain how much David Ortiz Jersey playing time Dobson will see.A return to action is the first step as Dobson tries to regain his footing as one of the ' starting outside receivers. He's battling and , both of whom have the early leg up. Dobson performed Fred Lynn Jersey well Xander Bogaerts Jersey down the stretch last season and po se ses a brand of speed the Pats currently lack in the pa sing game. The "" breaks down the NFC in a .

The MVP chants for Lamar Jackson aren't going anywhere.The top-seeded Ravens aren't flapping around this playoff season. They dominated in their divisional-round win over the Texans but now face a much tougher opponent with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line in the Chiefs.Getting past the defending champions is no easy feat, but with a little bit of luck (and )on its side, Baltimore has a chance at making Super Bowl history.MORE: Take a look back at the Ravens' Super Bowl succe ses.Ravens Super Bowl historyWhen was the last time the Ravens went to a Super Bowl?The Ravens are the Sheldon Richardson Jersey second-newest NFL franchise, so their history of Super Bowl succe s in their relatively brief existence is impre sive.Added to the league in 1996, the Ravens made it to the big game just four seasons later. They finished the 2000 regular season at 12-4, earning a wild-card berth for their first ever playoff appearance. They dominated every postseason game, beating the Broncos, Titans and Raiders to reach the Super Bowl.Baltimore beat the Giants, 34-7, in the championship game to claim its first Lombardi Trophy, becoming the quickest expansion team to win it. Defense was the name of the game for the Ravens, who allowed just one touchdown on 152 yards of offense.Ray Lewis was named Super Bowl MVP, and deservingly so. The franchise's second-ever draft pick,the linebacker stayed with the team through its second Super Bowl before Myles Garrett Jersey retiring. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.Baltimore made it back to the Super Bowl in the 2012 season. After a 10-6 regular season, the Ravens faced the Colts, Broncos and Patriots en route to the championship game.MORE:In the Super Bowl, head coach John Harbaugh faced his brother Jim Harbaugh in the game that became known as the "Harbaugh Bowl." The Ravens handed the 49ers their first championship game lo s, and their 34-31 victory wasn't as close as the score suggests. While San Francisco tried to mount a second-half comeback, the 49ers could not erase the 15-point deficit. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco earned MVP honors for the win.Despite succe sful seasons since then, the Ravens have yet to make it back to an AFC championship game until this year.Here's a look at their previous Super Bowl results. Game Date Opponent Result MVP Super Bowl 35 Jan. 28, 2001 Giants Ravens 34, Giants 7 Ray Lewis Super Bowl 47 Feb. 3, 2013 49ers Ravens 34, 49ers 31 Joe FlaccoHow many Super Bowls have the Ravens won?The Ravens are a perfect 2-0 in their Super Bowl appearances. They're far from the most succe sful franchise, as the Steelers and Patriots are tied with six Super Bowl wins apiece, but they've done well given their brief history as a franchise.Take a look at the franchises to which Baltimore compares in terms of Super Bowl victories. Team Wins Most recent win Chiefs 3 2023 Broncos 3 Eric Murray Jersey 2016 Commanders 3 1992 Raiders 3 1984 Colts 2 2007 Rams 2 2022 Dolphins 2 1974 Buccaneers 2 2021Most Super Bowl appearancesAmong teams with two Super Bowl appearances, the Ravens stack up well. The Buccaneers are the only other team who also are a perfect 2-0 through two appearances.If the Ravens reach the Super Bowl for a third time, they will join the Seahawks (1-2) and the Bengals (0-3) at that milestone, and they'll be guaranteed to have the best record in the group. Team Appearances Record Most recent appearance Panthers 2 0-2 2016 Falcons 2 0-2 2017 Bears 2 1-1 2007 Buccaneers 2 2-0 2021 Saints 1 1-0 2010 Cardinals 1 0-1 2009 Titans 1 0-1 2000 Chargers 1 0-1 1995 Seth DeValve Jersey Jets 1 1-0 1969Longest Super Bowl appearance droughtThe Ravens' 2013 Super Bowl appearance puts them in better position than 22 other NFL teams, who all have had longer Super Bowl appearance droughts.Among teams who have been to a Super Bowl, the Jets and the Vikings have the longest active droughts. Team Date Result Jets Jan. 12, 1969 Jets 16, Colts 7 Vikings Jan. 9, 1977 Raiders 32, Vikings 14 Dolphins Jan. 20, 1985 49ers 38, Dolphins 16 Commanders Jan. 26, 1992 Commanders 37, Bills 24 Cowboys Jan. 28, 1996 Cowboys 27, Steelers 17Several other franchises, whether a year older (Jaguars) or 50 years older (Browns)than the Ravens, haven't even made it that far. Team Year founded Best Super Bowl-era playoff finish Lions 1930 Conference championship (1992) Browns 1946 Conference championship (1990) Jaguars 1995 Conference championship (2018) Texans 2002 Divisional round (5 seasons)Super Bowl rematchesIf the Ravens advance to the Super Bowl, they'll face the winner of the NFC championship game between the No. 3 seed Lions and No. 1 Chad Thomas Jersey seed 49ers.If the Lions win, they'll advance to their first Super Bowl in franchise history. But if the 49ers win, they'll set up a rematch with the Ravens, who beat them for the 2013 title. Will the logo conspiracy come true?MORE: Whether the 2024 Super Bowl is the first of its kind or a rematch, it will be one to remember. In the meantime, take a look back at the most common championship matchups in NFL history. The Steelers and Cowboys lead the race, with Pittsburgh at a 2-1 advantage. Teams Matchups Steelers vs. Cowboys 3 Dolphins vs. Redskins 2 49ers vs. Bengals 2 Cowboys vs. Bills 2 Patriots vs. Eagles 2 Patriots vs. Giants 2 Patriots vs. Rams 2

The Dan Hampton Jersey relationship between the NFL and Mexico continues to grow. Even after a well-publicized black eye stemming from field conditions following a Shakira concert in 2018 that forced the cancellation of Monday Night Football, the league has remained all-in on keeping fans south of the border fully engaged in profe sional football. The matchup between the and went off without a hitch in 2019, and that set the stage for more football to come at Estadio Azteca.Looking ahead to the 2020 season, the NFL has officially announced the will be the home team in Mexico City, making for a rather short trip from Scottsdale, Leonard Floyd Jersey Arizona -- even though it's an international event."Two years ago when the NFL awarded Super Bowl LVII to Arizona and State Farm Stadium, of hosting an international game before 2023," Cardinals chairman and president Michael Bidwill said of the decision. "We are thrilled to learn that this game will take place at Estadio Azteca where we received such an enthusiastic reception in 2005. We are extremely grateful for the support we receive from Anthony Miller Jersey fans in Mexico and look forward to an incredible experience."The opponent has yet to be set, but it can only be one of eight teams. There are the Cardinals division rivals in the , and the , but they also have Gale Sayers Jersey home games against the , , , , and . Considering the NFL wants as much pomp and circumstance surrounding the game as po sible, it's a safe bet the matchup will be an NFC West clash, but that's to-be-determined at the moment.This will mark the fifth NFL contest in Mexico and fourth since 2016. Attendance has never dipped below 76,000 and its inaugural game in 2005 -- the first regular season game ever played outside of the U.S. -- put over 103,000 fans in the stands. It's safe to say Akiem Hicks Jersey Mexico has love for the NFL, and the NFL most certainly has love for Mexico.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tenne Madison Bumgarner Jersey see has hired with first-time head coach bringing former Cincinnati colleague Colt Anderson with him as the Titans' new special teams coordinator. The also announced Tuesday the hiring of Scott Fuchs as a sistant offensive line coach and Steve Donatell as defensive a sistant. Anderson worked with Callahan in Cincinnati the past four seasons where he was a sistant special teams coach. The Bengals ranked 10th in averaging 10.2 yards per punt return in 2023, eighth in punt return average allowed and second in holding opponents to 17 yards on kickoff returns.He Bryce Jarvis Jersey played nine NFL seasons starting in Kole Calhoun Jersey 2009 with Minnesota, Philadelphia, Indianapolis and Buffalo. He played 84 games after being a rookie free agent. Anderson started college at Montana as a walk-on. ADVERTISEMENT Fuchs will be making his NFL debut after 29 of 30 seasons coaching offensive lines in college. He spent the past three seasons at Kansas and also coached at Buffalo, Wyoming and his alma mater North Dakota State, winning three national titles in his tenure. Other stops include Southern Illinois, Grand Valley State, Nebraska-Omaha, Minnesota-Crookston, Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Valley City State. Donatell had Zack Greinke Jersey the same job with Miami, which finished 2023 with a takeaway in 12 straight games. He started coaching in the NFL in 2022 as a defensive quality control coach under his father, Ed who was then Minnesota's defensive coordinator.He started coaching at Chattanooga in 2018, then spent three seasons as a defensive quality control analyst with Stanford. ___ Eduardo Escobar Jersey AP NFL:

Despite having been crowned champions at the last two African Nations Cups, Egypts impre sive campaign hitherto has somewhat surprised many. They came into the tournament without po sibly their most influential player, in Mohamed Josh Donaldson Jersey Aboutrika, and not too many players of which the side consists are particularly well known. That is because the majority of the Pharaohs play their football in Egypt, but that also means they have been playing together for some time and have formed quite a bond.Egypt now face Cameroon in the quarter-finals, who are now under more pre sure than ever to deliver, after recent failures of a seemingly very strong squad. In qualifying, they looked a shadow of the side that won the competition in 2000, and then again in Robbie Erlin Jersey 2002. But as soon as Paul Le Guen took charge, a run of irresistible form saw them sit among the favourites to go all the way in Angola.Le Guen must take the credit for qualification turn-aroundHowever, the Indomitable Lions only just scraped through their group which, compared to Egypt, who were the only team to gain nine points from three games, leaves a lot to be desired. And the bookmakers clearly believe Cameroon will have to improve vastly if they are to reach the semi-finals, making Egypt 6/5 favourites, and Cameroon 2/1 for the win.Looking in from the outside, the Cameroon squad appears to have the quality to beat anybody on the continent. Inter Milan striker Samuel Etoo is one of the very best in world football, but for too long have they relied on the powerful attacker to be their sole source of goals. However, now the English based pair of Geremi and Alex Song Eddie Mathews Jersey have added both steel and good service to the team. Cameroon appear to be developing a very good pa sing side, but inconsistency may be their downfall.Etoo will once again lead the Cameroon lineFor Egypt, qualifying after two games allowed Ha san Shehata to rest a few key players, such as Mohamed Zidan. And so the Pharaohs should have the advantage in the fact that their legs will be relatively fresh. Captain Ahmed Ha san will once again lead by example, with his range of pa sing the key to unlocking the Cameroon defence. One player that has po sibly been overlooked, though, is Mohamed Nagy. The striker scored in his R.A. Dickey Jersey sides opening two group games, coming on in the second half of both, and could well have an important role to play as an impact substitute.Road to the Quarter-FinalsEgyptNigeria 3-1 winMozambique 2-0 winBenin 2-0 winCameroonGabon 0-1 lo sZambia 3-2 winTunisia 2-2 drawPrediction: On paper it should be an extremely tight game, but I feel Will Smith Jersey the way Egypt play as a team with a great understanding will see them overcome Cameroon 3-1. The last time these two teams met was in the 2008 final, when the Indomitable Lions were defeated 1-0, and I expect the game to follow a similar course. youtube: Highlights of the African Nations Cup final, Ghana 2008

*Four weeks of the season is enough time to get a read on what each team is known for. Around The NFL will look at the identity for all 32 teams after the first month of the season. *Buffalo Bills' defensive line dominatesThe are a promising team held hostage by a limited quarterback, and it starts up front on defense. There might not be Carlos Lee Jersey a better defensive line trio in football than , and . They are all stalwarts against the run and get consistent push in the pa s game. Their defense remains a top- Jimmy Wynn Jersey 10 group despite the offseason departures of coordinator , safety , and the season-ending injury to . The new Williams Wall and Dareus compensate for plenty.Bill Lazor has delivered a new Dolphins run game has been erratic this season, but new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor has delivered dramatic improvements on the offensive line. The entirely rebuilt group has been a pleasant surprise, and runners have found gaping holes to charge through. and company are averaging five yards per carry, fifth in the NFL. That's a major improvement, especially considering has mi sed two games with an elbow injury.New England's offensive line is an embarra smentRetired offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia should win the inaugural a sistant coach of the year award in absentia. The can't settle on a starting trio on the interior after trading away . Left tackle suddenly forgot how Roberto Osuna Jersey to pa s block. Both Solder and right tackle have been benched at various times. The are dead last in the NFL in yards-per-play, with pre sure getting to and the team's running game quickly. Evan Gattis Jersey Brady is struggling to lead this decaying offense, but the problems start up front. The Jets are still riding the Genocoaster's wild ride is different in Year 2, yet the are still defined by their quarterback's inconsistency. The move the ball between the twenties, but struggle in the red zone. They can play brilliant for a half (in Green Bay) and go on long streaks of three-and-outs (vs. Detroit.) Smith often shows great pocket movement and toughne s, but his 4-5 head-scratching decisions-per-game have dragged down a team that no longer can rely on a dominant defense.The latest Ryan Pressly Jersey recaps every game from Week 4 and picks the . Find more Around The NFL content on .

said in February that if the pa sed on him with the No. 1 overall pick it would be "."Of course, the did pa s on the former Texas A&M star, instead picking South Carolina phenom . Fast forward and Manziel's are prepared the . Barring an injury to , Manziel is unlikely to get a chance to make Jose Cruz Jr. Jersey Houston regret its decision."Obviously, I have a chip on my shoulder for any team that pa sed me, Houston Astros Jersey not just the ," Manziel said this week, . "I think when my time comes, and I have a chance to play and show what I'm made of in this league, hopefully, I do make some people regret not taking me."Had the drafted Manziel, Nolan Ryan Jersey there's a good chance he'd be the team's starting quarterback right now. couldn't hold onto the job, and now gets his first career start on Sunday."It could've been (me starting for Houston), but at the same time, you're looking at the big picture like that and saying that there's a lot of couldas, shouldas, wouldas in that equation," Manziel said. "For me, I don't really like to look back at that and kind Jimmy Wynn Jersey of go with the flow and continue to go with what my life has presented me, and that's being here in Cleveland, which I love."Clowney has had an injury-plagued me s of a rookie season amid reports of with the talented outside linebacker. The were in dire need of a quarterback in Brian McCann Jersey May, and they still are now. Manziel could have been an intriguing piece of the puzzle. Coulda, shoulda, woulda.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and recaps the ' key victory over the . Find more Around The NFL content on .

There are few surprises in the final installment of Best Bets, as most of the players herein have been fixtures throughout the season. Its time to stick with the players who have been there all season, as we near the end of the fantasy football year. These are my best bets to score in Week 17.___Running BackKYREN WILLIAMS, RAMSADVERTISEMENT Williams fantasy production is consistent, as he had more than 100 yards and a score against New Orleans. He now has five total TDs in his past five games, and hes set to CJ Wilson Jersey capitalize this week on a matchup with the Giants, our fourth-best matchup for opposing backs. He's third in total TDs (12) for RBs, but with four fewer games than the leaders, Williams has -125 odds to score, the second-best odds for any back in WK17. The 36.94% TD dependent Williams has a good chance to reach the end zone against the Giants.CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, 49ERSIts no surprise McCaffrey makes the final list of the season, as hes been on the list most weeks it seems. His already stellar chances of finding the end zone are boosted this week, as McCaffrey faces our second-best matchup for RBs, the Commanders. Washington has allowed 17 TDs to opposing backs this season, the fourth most in the league, and McCaffrey is likely to add to that total. Vegas believes in him more than any other player this week, as theyve given him -200 odds to score, the best in the league. Almost 40% TD dependent on more than 300 touches, there isnt a better option than McCaffrey. JONATHAN TAYLOR, COLTSAt six total Rod Carew Jersey TDs on the season, Jonathan Taylor trails the league leaders by a wide margin Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Jersey , but then hes only played in eight games this season. Hell close the gap this week, when the Colts go up against the Raiders, our eighth-best matchup for opposing RBs. Zack Mo s is out, so Taylor will continue to increase his touches, as he continues to heal from a thumb injury. Even on limited touches in Week 16, he was able to find the end zone. Vegas likes him enough to give Taylor -125 odds this week, tied for second best for a RB, and Im inclined to agree.___Wide ReceiverCOURTLAND SUTTON, BRONCOSYes, Sutton has to clear concu sion protocol to play this week, but if he does, he will have clear sailing, as Denver faces the Chargers, our third-best matchup for opposing WRs. Theyve allowed the third-most TDs (21) to WRs this season, so Sutton is primed for succe s. Even Vegas gives Sutton 120 odds to score, without knowing for sure if hell play this week. Third in WR TD receptions (10), Sutton is a strong bet to hit the end zone.JUSTIN JEFFERSON, VIKINGSIt took him a few games to find his footing, but Jefferson couldnt be contained in Week 16, getting 141 yards and a score in a lo s to Detroit. He faces another division opponent this week, the Packers, who are our 12th-best matchup for opposing WRs. It doesnt even matter who Jefferson is up against though, as hes one of the best receivers in the league. TJ Hockenson is out for the remainder Albert Pujols Jersey of the season with a knee injury, and Jordan Addison is day to day with an ankle injury, so the Vikings are going to have to go all-in on Jefferson this week. He played 98% of snaps in Week 16. There are few players Id rather rely on in such situations than Jefferson, and he could pay off.CEEDEE LAMB, Zack Cozart Jersey COWBOYSLamb carried the Cowboys offense in Week 16, putting up 132 total yards and a score against Miami. He's third in WR scores (11) this season, This week Dallas gets to go against Detroit, our fourth-best matchup for opposing receivers. The Lions have allowed 19 TDs to WRs this season, fourth most in the league, so Lambs odds to find the end zone are good. Vegas puts him at -135, the best odds for any pa s catcher in the league in Week 17. As hes been all season, Lamb is a best bet to score.___This column was provided to The A sociated Pre s by RosterWatch, .

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