PFT reacts to the Falcons’ stunning decision to select Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, highlighting why the pick instantly ends the honeymoon between Kirk Cousins and Atlanta.
The first round of the 2024 NFL draft is over, but there are still plenty of good players available heading into Round 2.
Chris Simms reacts to the Minnesota Vikings trading up to select J.J. McCarthy at No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, explaining why he’s a great “system” fit.
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Falcons add another QB to arsenal in Penix Jr.
Just six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons select their eventual successor in QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
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Chris Simms reacts to the Atlanta Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft, explaining the implications of the surprising pick.
Chris Simms reacts to the Minnesota Vikings trading up to select J.J. McCarthy at No. 10 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, explaining why he’s a great “system” fit.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher discuss Bo Nix’s fantasy fit with the Denver Broncos and explain why the Oregon product should be able to start during his rookie season.
Chris Simms breaks down the Commanders’ selection of Jayden Daniels, explaining what the LSU quarterback brings to the table.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher discuss the fantasy implications of the Chicago Bears selecting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Mike Florio analyzes the Arizona Cardinals’ decision to “play it safe” and select star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Mike Florio analyzes the New York Giants passing over a quarterback and selecting LSU’s Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL
The 2024 NFL Draft is officially underway in Detroit, Michigan.
Trading a veteran player during the draft is a precarious process, and Bill Belichick explained during this year’s draft how difficult it was to trade with the Raiders for Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.
There were moments during the 2023 season when it looked like wide receiver A.J.
Bills fans hoping to see their team take a wide receiver at No. 28 on Thursday night might have been disappointed when they heard the team would be trading the pick and, judging from the social media reaction, they were more than disappointed by the trading partner.
Rotoworld
Patrick Daugherty breaks down every skill player selection from Night 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, including J.J. McCarthy and Brock Bowers.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher discuss the winners of the 2024 NFL Draft, including Caleb Williams going to Chicago and the New York Jets trading back to select Olu Fashanu.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher recap the first round of action from the 2024 NFL Draft, giving their reactions from a fantasy football perspective.
Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers and Jay Croucher discuss the Carolina Panthers moving up into the 1st round to select Xavier Legette, questioning how the former South Carolina receiver fits with the team.
Premier League: The Run In
A look at the remaining schedule for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as the title race goes down to the wire.
The Premier League title race is a remarkable three horse race as we enter the final stretch of the 2023-24 season.
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
Jurgen Klopp was downbeat after Liverpool faltered in the Merseyside derby to slip to a clear third-favorite in the Premier League title race.
Matchweek 34 of the Premier League sees the potential for a dramatic reshaping off the relegation zone, plus Arsenal and Liverpool have opportunities to take advantage of FA Cup-competing Manchester City.
When Arsenal ran out of stream in the second half against Aston Villa on Sunday you knew what was coming. There was tension in the air amongst the home fans. They were quiet. Agitated. Frustrated.
Premier League
Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to share his thoughts on Arsenal’s growth this season and if they’ll be able to hold off Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to discuss the reports of Feyenoord’s Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool.
Gary Lineker joins the 2 Robbies to discuss Liverpool’s slide and the level of impact Jurgen Klopp’s announcement to leave the club this summer has had on the team’s performance.
Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe analyze Manchester City’s four-goal win over Brighton, led by Phil Foden’s first half brace at the Amex.
Golf
Tee times for the two-man teams on Friday in New Orleans.
Kim leads a host of other players after the opening round at Wilshire CC.
Watch Round 1 highlights from the JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles.
McIlroy and Lowry shot 11-under 61 in the opening fourball format.
Watch Round 1 highlights from Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Watch highlights from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, held at TPC Louisiana.
Motor Sports
One national NASCAR series is on track Friday at Dover Motor Speedway.
Kyle Larson will be busy May 18-19, qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 and competing in NASCAR’s All-Star Race weekend.
All three Team Penske drivers are winless at Dover Motor Speedway.
After winning the USF Pro 2000 championship, he’s in Indy NXT with HMD Motorsports for 2024.
NBA
Embiid drops 50 despite Bell’s Palsy and knee issues, but he should have been ejected in the first quarter.
“They want to bring the physicality,” Embiid said. “We can be physical, too.”
Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds.
It didn’t stop Embiid from dropping 50 on the Knicks in Game 3.
MLB
Eric Samulski analyzes a few players fantasy managers should add, hold or drop nearly a month into the MLB season, including Colorado Rockies’ Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones.
The 35-year-old two-time batting champion underwent testing after leaving his first minor league injury rehabilitation game with Double-A Somerset.
Eric Samulski reviews some hitters with early impressive Statcast exit velocity numbers.
The Cubs put Bellinger on the 10-day injured list and recalled Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa.
Betting
Bet the Edge analyzes the Miami Heat’s dominant Game 2 victory over the Boston Celtics, discussing if the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference is in trouble as the series shifts to South Beach.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss their betting strategies with the Mevericks vs. Clippers playoff series tied at one game apiece.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss the odds for the Conn Smythe trophy and analyze how the Edmonton Oilers’ roster structure leads to Connor McDavid being the favorite.
NASCAR takes on the Monster Mile.
College Basketball
The 19-year-old forward from Arizona averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds as he helped the Buffaloes earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Austin was set to be an NBA player until he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.
AJ Storr will give Kansas an infusion of athleticism and scoring on the wing.
NCAA fast tracks rule change to make multi-time transfers immediately eligible, matching court order
NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation Wednesday to fall in line with a recent court order.
College Football
The College Football Transfer Portal is underway. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Eric Froton continues his position-by-position look at the collegiate production of the top cornerbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Eric Froton continues his position-by-position rankings with the linebackers group.
Offensive lineman Ryan Fodje (Cypress, TX/ Bridgeland High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl.
Brother From Another
Pro Football Focus analyst and Head of Football Product Steve Palazzolo joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss what he’s hearing ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, PFF evaluations and more.
Brother From Another analyzes the quarterback decisions that both the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots face ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Brother From Another discusses the officiating in the NBA Playoffs and why the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks series should be 1-1 at the moment.
Brother From Another discusses the New York Knicks and why they pose as the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics’ path to making it back to the NBA Finals.
Local coverage
Learn a bit about the man set to become the next Bears quarterback.
Here’s our final projection for how New England will use its eights picks this weekend.
It’s finally draft day, so take a look at some final predictions in mock drafts.
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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy ran the fastest 40 in NFL Scouting Combine history earlier this year and that caught the eye of the Chiefs.
After the Vikings made a trade with the Texans to acquire a second first-round pick earlier this year, it wasn’t hard to find predictions that they’d trade up in the first round.
The Commanders got their quarterback, selecting Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall on Thursday night.
The Falcons made the most stunning move of the first round, selecting the UW QB eighth overall.
The Bears did what everyone has expected them to do for months, selecting quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall on Thursday night.