Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is listed officially as questionable for the Week 17 game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. So is rookie running back Trey Benson. Both were limited in practice all week and reporters who saw them both in the open part of practice on Thursday observed them moving pretty well. We have a late update on their status. After the … [Read more...] about Thursday night report gives some clarity to availability of James Conner, Trey Benson
NFL picks against the spread: Week 17, Seahawks at Bears
Week 17 in the NFL kicked off with two games on Christmas Day, so the Thursday night game is not the start of the week. It is a game that matters in the NFC West as the Seattle Seahawks are on the road facing the Chicago Bears. The 8-7 Seahawks trail the L.A. Rams in the NFC West by a game. They have lost two in a row. The Bears are 4-11 and have lost nine games in a row. Their … [Read more...] about NFL picks against the spread: Week 17, Seahawks at Bears
Cardinals injury report: James Conner, Trey Benson questionable vs. Rams in Week 17
The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up their practice week Thursday in advance of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.Inside linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. has been cleared to play, but safety and core special-teams player Joey Blount is out, while both top running backs, James Conner and Trey Benson, are question marks two days before the game. The full details of the … [Read more...] about Cardinals injury report: James Conner, Trey Benson questionable vs. Rams in Week 17
Jonathan Gannon unfairly takes heat for out-of-context comment
Somewhat of a firestorm was ignited on social media Monday when 18 words in a 167-word answer to a question by head coach Jonathan Gannon were taken totally out of context. Those 18 words were: “I understand how a lot of people think, but when you’re in our seat, the joy is competition.” It’s difficult to fathom that many commenters actually believe Gannon wasn’t upset or … [Read more...] about Jonathan Gannon unfairly takes heat for out-of-context comment
NFL picks against the spread for Christmas Day games in Week 17
The NFL has two Christmas Day games, which this year falls on a Wednesday. The first of two fantastic matchups has the Kansas City Chiefs on the road facing the Pittsburgh Steelers. That game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET and streams exclusively on Netflix. The Chiefs are three-point favorites. In the later game, the Baltimore Ravens are 5.5-point favorites on the road against the … [Read more...] about NFL picks against the spread for Christmas Day games in Week 17