All articles tagged with #playoff implications
Originally Published 19 days ago — by NFL.com
The article provides an overview of NFL Week 17 injury updates, including player statuses for all 16 games, notable injuries such as Lamar Jackson's doubtful status and Jourdan Lewis's season-ending surgery, as well as key inactives and game summaries, highlighting playoff clinching scenarios and important matchups.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by NBC News
The NFL playoff picture is highly uncertain with only three weeks remaining, featuring critical matchups like Rams vs. Seahawks, Packers vs. Bears, and Buccaneers vs. Panthers, each significantly impacting division standings and postseason seeding, making this one of the most unpredictable seasons in nearly a decade.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Shane van Gisbergen won the Charlotte Roval race, with drivers praising the race's excitement and discussing their performances, strategies, and playoff standings, including Chastain's mistakes and Logano's close call to advance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Outkick
Week 15 of the NFL season features a mix of exciting and disappointing matchups. While the schedule includes several high-stakes games with playoff implications, such as the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader is considered lackluster with games like Bears-Vikings and Falcons-Raiders. Other networks secured more compelling matchups, leaving ESPN with less appealing options.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Week 15 of the NFL season features an unusual schedule with a joint CBS/FOX doubleheader, showcasing significant late afternoon games. CBS will air the Bills vs. Lions, while FOX will broadcast the Steelers vs. Eagles. Other notable 4:25 p.m. ET games include the Bucs vs. Chargers and Colts vs. Broncos, all with playoff implications. The 1:00 p.m. ET games are less impactful, and Monday night features a staggered doubleheader with Bears-Vikings and Falcons-Raiders. Fans are encouraged to watch both networks at 4:25 p.m. ET before tuning into NBC's Football Night in America.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
In the SEC Championship Game, No. 2 Texas seeks revenge against No. 5 Georgia, who previously defeated them 30-15. Both teams are likely to make the 12-team College Football Playoff, but a first-round bye is at stake. Georgia's running back Trevor Etienne may return, boosting their offense, while Texas might utilize Arch Manning more due to QB Quinn Ewers' injury. The game is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with Texas slightly favored to win.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The final week of the 2024 college football season features several conference championship games with significant implications for the College Football Playoff. These games will determine first-round byes, home playoff games, and spots in the playoff field, with five league title games carrying major stakes. ESPN is providing live coverage and takeaways from these crucial matchups.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by VSiN
Matt Youmans shares his best bets for Week 14 of college football, focusing on rivalry games with playoff implications. Key picks include Vanderbilt +11 against Tennessee, Northwestern +7.5 against Illinois, and USC +7.5 against Notre Dame. Youmans also highlights the potential for high-scoring games in Nevada-UNLV and New Mexico-Hawaii matchups. He emphasizes the value of betting on home underdogs in rivalry games, such as Texas A&M +5.5 against Texas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
The article provides predictions and betting odds for Week 14 of college football, highlighting key matchups such as Texas vs. Texas A&M, which will determine the SEC title game contender. It discusses the impact of the 12-team playoff on the significance of regular season games, with many top teams favored by double digits. The article also offers betting insights for other games, including Memphis vs. Tulane and Oregon vs. Washington, emphasizing the potential playoff implications of these matchups.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by On3
ESPN's Greg McElroy provides his picks for key college football matchups in Week 13, highlighting games with significant playoff and conference championship implications. He predicts Ohio State will win against Indiana, Colorado over Kansas, Notre Dame to defeat Army, Alabama to beat Oklahoma, and Miami to triumph over Wake Forest. McElroy also favors SMU against Virginia, Penn State over Minnesota, Texas against Kentucky, and Auburn to upset Texas A&M.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Athlon Sports
CBS Sports' Aaron Taylor predicts a major upset in college football as the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers are expected to defeat the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, despite being 13.5-point underdogs. This game is crucial for playoff implications, with Indiana's strength of schedule being a concern. The matchup is set for Saturday at noon ET on Fox.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Ringer
Week 12 of the NFL season features key matchups with significant playoff implications, particularly in the NFC. The 49ers-Packers, Cardinals-Seahawks, and Eagles-Rams games are crucial for the NFC playoff picture. Weather conditions are expected to impact the Steelers-Browns game, with heavy winds and rain in Cleveland. Betting insights suggest taking the Browns at +3.5, Buccaneers at -5.5, and 49ers at +2.5, among others. The article also highlights the potential for high-scoring games, such as the Ravens-Chargers, and advises on various betting strategies for the week.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season features several games with significant playoff implications, highlighted by the Chiefs vs. Bills matchup. The Chiefs, undefeated at 9-0, face the 8-2 Bills in a game that could impact the AFC's top seed. Other notable games include the Packers vs. Bears, Lions vs. Jaguars, and Ravens vs. Steelers. The week also sees the Bengals and Chargers in a crucial prime-time game, while the Texans and Cowboys face off on Monday night. Several teams are dealing with injuries and coaching changes as they vie for playoff positions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Week 11 of college football features key matchups with significant playoff implications, including two top-20 SEC games and Colorado's rise under Deion Sanders. The top game is Alabama vs. LSU, a potential playoff elimination match. Other notable games include Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Colorado vs. Texas Tech, with teams vying for playoff positions and conference titles.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by On3.com
Rece Davis predicts that the loser of the Alabama vs. LSU game will be effectively eliminated from College Football Playoff contention. Both teams, currently with 6-2 records, face high stakes in this matchup, as a third loss would likely disqualify them from at-large playoff consideration. Davis highlighted the significance of this game during the 'College GameDay Podcast,' noting that while LSU might still have a slim chance for the SEC Championship with some chaos, a loss would be detrimental for both teams' playoff hopes.