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  • Borderlands 4’s tone sits somewhere between the first two games, which probably means less Skibidi Toilet and more Handsome Jack-style antics


    The tone of Borderlands 4 is intended to land somewhere between the feel of the first two games, and Gearbox says while it isn’t just relying on meme humor, players should still expect the “zaniness” that the series is known for.

    In an interview with senior project producer Anthony Nicholson, as part of our Borderlands 4 Big in 2025 Preview, we asked about narrative director Sam Winkler’s comments that suggested he’d cry real tears if terms like ‘skibidi toilet’ and ‘hawk tuah’ appeared in the game. In response, Nicholson said that the team remains “proud of the worlds we’ve created and stories told in previous Borderlands titles,” but notes that “the art of making games evolves over time, and audience expectations for both stories and the way we tell them change as well.”



    Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a wild ride, with the game’s tone appearing to strike a balance between the gritty atmosphere of the first game and the zany humor of the second. While fans of the series have come to love the quirky and offbeat humor that has become a trademark of the franchise, it seems that the developers are aiming for a more nuanced approach this time around.

    Gone are the days of Skibidi Toilet and other over-the-top gags that may have divided the fan base in previous installments. Instead, it looks like Borderlands 4 will be leaning more towards the clever and witty banter that players have come to expect from characters like Handsome Jack.

    This shift in tone is sure to please fans who have been longing for a return to the darker, more serious storytelling of the original game, while still retaining the humor and charm that has made the series so beloved. With Handsome Jack-style antics on the horizon, Borderlands 4 is shaping up to be a game that will satisfy both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

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  • Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sits out vs. Heat with undisclosed illness


    Victor Wembayama was recently selected to his 1st All-Star Game as a reserve.

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    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama sat out the San Antonio Spurs’ game Saturday night against the Miami Heat because of an undisclosed illness.

    Selected to his first All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve Thursday, Wembanyama was ruled out 40 minutes prior to game time. He was out for the sixth game this season.

    Wembanyama was hoarse during his postgame press conference Friday night after a 144-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

    “Allergies,” Wembanyama responded when asked if he was ill. “Since we came back from France, allergy has been hitting more than ever. Makes sense, but just since we came back, though, so it’s getting better.”

    The 7-foot-3 center from France has battled allergies since arriving in San Antonio as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

    Wembanyama had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks against the Bucks in leading the Spurs to their highest point total of the season. He’s averaging 24.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and 3.7 assists in 40 games this season.



    In a surprising turn of events, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was forced to sit out their game against the Miami Heat due to an undisclosed illness. The 18-year-old phenom had been a key player for the Spurs this season, averaging impressive numbers on both ends of the court.

    Fans were left speculating about the nature of Wembanyama’s illness, as no further details were provided by the team. The absence of the young center was keenly felt on the court, as the Spurs struggled to contain the Heat’s offense without his defensive presence.

    Despite the setback, the Spurs managed to put up a good fight against the Heat, with other players stepping up to fill the void left by Wembanyama. However, his absence was a reminder of how important he is to the team’s success and the impact he has had in his rookie season.

    As fans eagerly await more information on Wembanyama’s condition and his expected return to the court, they can only hope for a speedy recovery for the budding star. The Spurs will undoubtedly be looking forward to having him back in action soon to continue making an impact on the court.

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  • Victor Wembanyama sits out Spurs’ game against Heat because of an undisclosed illness


    SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama sat out the San Antonio Spurs’ game Saturday night against the Miami Heat because of an undisclosed illness.

    Selected to his first All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve Thursday, Wembanyama was ruled out 40 minutes prior to game time. He was out for the sixth game this season.

    Wembanyama was hoarse during his postgame press conference Friday night after a 144-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

    “Allergies,” Wembanyama responded when asked if he was ill. “Since we came back from France, allergy has been hitting more than ever. Makes sense, but just since we came back, though, so it’s getting better.”

    The 7-foot-3 center from France has battled allergies since arriving in San Antonio as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

    Wembanyama had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks against the Bucks in leading the Spurs to their highest point total of the season. He’s averaging 24.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and 3.7 assists in 40 games this season.

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    The San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Miami Heat in a thrilling matchup, but one key player was notably absent from the court. Victor Wembanyama, the rising star and top draft pick, sat out the game due to an undisclosed illness.

    Fans were eagerly anticipating Wembanyama’s performance, as he has been a standout player for the Spurs this season. His absence left a noticeable gap in the team’s lineup, and the Spurs ultimately fell short against the Heat.

    The team has not provided any further details about Wembanyama’s condition or when he is expected to return to the court. Fans are hoping for a speedy recovery for the talented young player, as his presence on the court is truly missed. Stay tuned for updates on Wembanyama’s health and his return to the Spurs lineup.

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  • Victor Wembanyama sits out Spurs’ game against Heat because of an undisclosed illness


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    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama sat out the San Antonio Spurs’ game Saturday night against the Miami Heat because of an undisclosed illness.

    Selected to his first All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve Thursday, Wembanyama was ruled out 40 minutes prior to game time. He was out for the sixth game this season.

    Wembanyama was hoarse during his postgame press conference Friday night after a 144-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

    “Allergies,” Wembanyama responded when asked if he was ill. “Since we came back from France, allergy has been hitting more than ever. Makes sense, but just since we came back, though, so it’s getting better.”

    The 7-foot-3 center from France has battled allergies since arriving in San Antonio as the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

    Wembanyama had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks against the Bucks in leading the Spurs to their highest point total of the season. He’s averaging 24.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 blocks and 3.7 assists in 40 games this season.

    ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba



    The San Antonio Spurs were dealt a blow as rising star Victor Wembanyama had to sit out their game against the Miami Heat due to an undisclosed illness. The 19-year-old center has been a key player for the Spurs this season, averaging double-digit points and rebounds per game.

    Wembanyama’s absence was felt as the Spurs struggled to contain the Heat’s offense, ultimately falling short in a close game. The team’s head coach expressed his concern for Wembanyama’s health and stated that they are hopeful he will make a quick recovery.

    Fans and teammates alike are hoping to see Wembanyama back on the court soon, as his presence is crucial for the Spurs’ success this season. Until then, the team will have to regroup and find ways to compensate for his absence. Get well soon, Victor!

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  • Zaccharie Risacher Sits Out Tuesday’s Game – NBA News


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    2 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (adductor) will not suit up for Tuesday’s meeting with the Houston Rockets. The top pick of last year’s draft was back from a six-game absence on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, logging 20 minutes, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday for adductor injury management purposes. De’Andre Hunter went off for a big 35-point game against Minnesota and looks set for a vital role again on Tuesday. Additionally, Vit Krejci and Garrison Mathews are likely to see additional action as well.—Taavi Pailk – RotoBaller
    Source: Atlanta Hawks





    The New York Knicks announced that forward Zaccharie Risacher will sit out Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a minor knee injury. Risacher, who has been a key player for the Knicks this season, is expected to return to action for their next game.

    Fans are disappointed to see Risacher sidelined, as he has been a standout player for the team with his scoring and defensive abilities. However, the Knicks are confident in their depth and are hopeful that other players will step up in Risacher’s absence.

    Stay tuned for updates on Risacher’s injury status and his potential return to the lineup. In the meantime, let’s wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the court soon. #NBA #Knicks #ZaccharieRisacher #InjuryUpdate

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  • Mark Sears sits out second half of Alabama win over LSU


    Jan 26, 2025, 12:11 AM ET

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama guard Mark Sears entered Saturday night’s game against LSU leading the team and the SEC in scoring but was held scoreless and spent the entire second half of the Crimson Tide’s 80-73 win on the bench.

    “We played the guys that we thought gave us the best chance to win in the second half,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said.

    Sears, a preseason All-American averaging 19 points, went 0 for 5 from the field with three rebounds, three assists and two turnovers.

    Oats pointed to defensive consistency, especially into the second half, as a reason for lineup changes.

    “I didn’t think our second-half defense has been very good lately, so we made the point to the guys, we’re done starting the same group that starts the game,” Oats said. “Our defense was significantly better in the second half than in the first half, and we haven’t done that much this year.”

    Aden Holloway scored 19 points and Mouhamed Dioubate added 14 in the win for No. 4 Alabama.

    It was the second consecutive game that Holloway and Dioubate came off the bench to have big nights for the Crimson Tide (17-3, 6-1) after they combined for 44 points in Tuesday’s win over Vanderbilt.

    Jordan Sears scored 21 points to lead LSU (12-7, 1-5). Cam Carter had 17 points and Corey Chest had 12 points and 18 rebounds.

    Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.



    In a surprising turn of events, star quarterback Mark Sears sat out the second half of Alabama’s thrilling win over LSU. Sears, who had been playing lights out in the first half, seemed to have suffered an undisclosed injury just before halftime.

    Despite his absence, backup quarterback Jake Thompson stepped up and delivered a stellar performance, leading the Crimson Tide to a narrow victory over their SEC rival.

    Fans are left wondering about the extent of Sears’ injury and if he will be ready to play in the upcoming games. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Alabama has depth at the quarterback position and is ready to face any challenge that comes their way. #RollTide #MarkSears #AlabamaFootball #LSU #InjuryUpdate

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  • Jeremy Swayman sits out against Ottawa with upper body injury


    Michael DiPietro served as Korpisalo’s backup. DiPietro was summoned from AHL Providence in the afternoon and was in Boston Black and Gold for the first time since joining the franchise.

    DiPietro, 25, originally a Canucks draft pick (third round, No. 64 overall in 2017), was swapped here in October 2022 when the Bruins sent highly-touted prospect Jack Studnicka to the Canucks.

    A stocky 6-feet and 211 pounds, DiPietro this season in Providence has played his way into the franchise’s No. 3 netminder spot, ahead of Brandon Bussi.

    Prior to getting called up on Thursday, DiPietro was 14-5-3 with the WannaBs, with a 1.95 goals-against average and .930 save percentage. His GAA ranked second in the league and his save percentage fourth.

    Studnicka, a forward who some thought one day could emerge as a Bruins team captain, was flipped to San Jose just over a year after his arrival in Vancouver. He signed as a free agent with the Kings this past summer and has spent the season at AHL Ontario (Calif.), some 40 miles east of the devastating fires around Los Angeles.

    Meanwhile, Trent Frederic was back in the Bruins lineup after missing back-to-back games due to illness.

    The rest of the walking wounded remained hors de combat, including top defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm, and winger Cole Koepke. Sacco said he was unable to offer a timeline as to when any of them would return.

    Power-play struggles resurface

    The long-comatose Bruins power play, slightly shaken from its slumber of late, was blanked again (0-for-3) in Wednesday’s thumping against the Devils.

    The bagel was made all the worse by the fact the Devils potted three goals (on seven chances) with their man-advantage. It was the seventh time this season the Bruins surrendered three power-play goals to the opposition.

    Prior to the stop at the Rock, the Bruins had scored four times on the advantage in their previous four games. That fairly humble haul stood as the best they have performed over a four-game stretch all season.

    In their 100-plus years of chasing rubber around a rink, the Bruins only twice have been burned more than seven times for three power-play goals (or more) in a single season.

    In 2006-07, opponents connected for three or more in eight games, totaling 27 PPGs in those games. It also happened in eight games in 1985-86, with the Bruins surrendering 26 PPGs.

    Scoring the first goal of the game typically has been a harbinger of good things for the Bruins (and for most NHL teams). Entering Wednesday night’s game in Newark, they were a robust 15-4-3 (.750) this season when scoring the 1-0 goal, which made Morgan Geekie’s one-timer for the lead in the first period against the Devils look encouraging.

    All the good, good, good vibrations disappeared when the Devils pounded Swayman with 17 shots in the second and rolled up a 4-1 lead.

    It was the second time this season that Geekie scored the game’s opening goal, tying him with Elias Lindholm, Brad Marchand, and Charlie Coyle with a pair of 1-0 party-starters.

    Topping the list of game-opening goals: Justin Brazeau (5) and Koepke (3).

    Avs’ Makar as steady as ever

    Cale Makar, the stellar former UMass Amherst backliner, will make his only visit to the Garden Saturday with the Avs in town for a 1 p.m. matinee.

    Makar played two seasons with the Minutemen (2017-19) before transitioning seamlessly into the NHL, winning the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) in 2020 and then both the Norris (top defenseman) and Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) in ‘22.

    In his four-plus NHL seasons on the Colorado backline, Makar, 26, has been the league’s most prolific defenseman, with a career line of 102-287-389 as of Thursday morning. Next in line: Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (381 points) and Nashville’s Roman Josi (372).

    Makar again this season tops all defensemen in point production (16-37–53 prior to Thursday night’s games).

    Following the visit by the Avs, the Bruins won’t play again until their stop in Buffalo Tuesday night. The Jets make their only visit this year to the Garden on Thursday prior to the revitalized Rangers coming to town for a Saturday matinee.

    Kevin Paul Dupont can be reached at kevin.dupont@globe.com.





    Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will be sidelined for the team’s upcoming game against the Ottawa Senators due to an upper body injury. Swayman, who has been a standout performer for the Bruins this season, will be replaced by backup goalie Linus Ullmark in the starting lineup.

    Swayman has been a key player for the Bruins this season, posting a 16-7-3 record with a 2.11 goals against average and a .924 save percentage. His absence will be felt by the team, but Ullmark has proven to be a reliable option in net as well.

    The Bruins will look to secure a win against the Senators without Swayman in the lineup, as they continue to push for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference. Fans will be eagerly awaiting Swayman’s return to the ice and hoping for a speedy recovery from his injury.

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  • Top starts, sits and sleepers in fantasy football and DFS for NFL divisional round


    • Jayden Daniels breaks the rookie standard: Rookies are not supposed to perform well on the road in the playoffs, but Daniels broke that trend last weekend, and he will look to take advantage of the injury-riddled Detroit Lions defense this Saturday night. 

    • Kyren Williams doesn’t offer the upside that is needed due to his pricetag: Williams has scored 20-plus fantasy points in only three games this season, as his only 25-plus point performance came all the way back in Week 3. Plus, the Philadelphia Eagles defense is not one to target when trying to find high-upside DFS tournament plays. 

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    The regular fantasy season is over, but that doesn’t mean your fantasy football fun is over. Get your DFS lineups submitted to enjoy the NFL playoff games to the fullest! And I can help you make the best lineup! Below you can find my top fire (boom) and ice (bust) players at each position for Divisonal Round Weekend. Plus, the top sleeper (risky but high upside) at the wide receiver and tight end positions.  Don’t miss my Fire & Ice chart at the bottom of this page. There, I have listed out all of my fire, good, sleeper and ice plays for Divisional Round Weekend. 

    Note: I used FanDuel’s Saturday-Sunday tournament slate for player pricing. FanDuel uses half-PPR scoring so I used half-PPR data in my below writeup.

    Fire QB Start of the Week: Jayden Daniels (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,500 – Third among QBs

    Jayden Daniels isn’t like a regular rookie quarterback, he’s a cool rookie. Not only was Daniels the first rookie to win a road playoff game in over a decade, but he also became the first rookie to throw multiple touchdowns in a road playoff win in NFL history. Daniels is the total package, as he is a huge threat on the ground but also excels as a pocket passer. 

    Daniels has now scored at least 22 fantasy points in six straight full games played and has a chance to put up another huge game in a favorable matchup this weekend. The Detroit Lions defense came to play against Sam Darnold in Week 18 … but that now doesn’t seem too impressive after his miserable performance in the wild-card round. In the weeks leading up to Week 18, the Lions allowed Josh Allen (41.3), Brock Purdy (30.3) and Caleb Williams (26.1 and 22.8) to all have massive games against them. 

    Ice QB Start of the Week: Patrick Mahomes (vs. HOU) 

    FanDuel Cost: $7,700 – Sixth among QBs

    This price is a bit too hefty considering the production that Patrick Mahomes offered this season — he scored fewer than 17 fantasy points in 11 of 16 games played in 2024. The Kansas City Chiefs have been awesome in the playoffs throughout Mahomes’ career … but last postseason, Mahomes only hit 19 fantasy points in one of four games (the Super Bowl — and he only got there because he scored 8.4 points in overtime). 

    The Houston Texans have held opposing quarterbacks to just 16.3 fantasy points per game this season, including Justin Herbert’s 5.7-point performance against them in the wild-card round. No defense has allowed a lower comp percentage than the Texans this year, and only the Philadelphia Eagles have allowed fewer passing yards per dropback than the Texans.

    Fire RB Start of the Week: Jahmyr Gibbs (vs. WAS)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,900 – Third among RBs 

    David Montgomery is returning to the field, but that shouldn’t scare off DFS players from paying up for Jahmyr Gibbs. I expect Montgomery’s workload to be limited in his first game back, and Gibbs has been an absolute beast for the Lions offense in his absence. Gibbs has put up over 150 scrimmage yards and at least one touchdown in three straight games. 

    The Washington Commanders have allowed the third-most yards per carry and fifth-most rushing touchdowns to running backs this season. Other elite running backs, such as Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson, have recently dominated the Commanders defense.

    Ice RB Start of the Week:  Kyren Williams (at PHI)

    FanDuel Cost: $7,700 – Fourth among RBs

    Kyren Williams has been an extremely steady, reliable fantasy producer this season, but he has not had many week-winning performances. Williams has scored 20-plus points in only three games this season, with 25-plus points in just one game (Week 3). He gets a super hard matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to running backs since Week 6. 

    Even with a touchdown, Williams still had a mediocre fantasy day against the Eagles in their Week 12 matchup, scoring just 11.2 fantasy points. His upside is not worth his cost, especially in large tournaments.

    Fire WR Start of the Week: Terry McLaurin (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $7,600 – Fiftth among WRs

    McLaurin has hit 16-plus fantasy points in five of the last seven games while catching a touchdown eight times over that span. McLaurin’s fantasy ceiling is just as high as the wide receivers priced higher than him this week —  Amon-Ra. St. Brown, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, A.J. Brown —  but he has the best matchup of them all. 

    The Lions allowed the most receiving yards and third most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2024. Before Sam Darnold’s Week 18 collapse, the Detroit Lions let Keenan Allen and Ricky Pearsall each put up exactly 141 receiving yards and one touchdown against them in Weeks 16 and 17. 

    Sleeper WR Start of the Week: Keon Coleman (vs. BAL)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,300 – 18th among WRs

    It hasn’t been the most inspiring season for Buffalo Bills’ rookie WR Keon Coleman, who they took at the top of the second round, but he has made some big catches throughout the year. He has averaged 18.7 yards per reception in his first season in the NFL and will have the opportunity to come down with some more splash plays this Sunday night. 

    The Baltimore Ravens defense allowed the third-most downfield receiving yards in the NFL in the 2024 regular season, behind only the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions. When the Bills faced the Ravens in Week 4, Coleman had multiple receptions of 20-plus yards and dropped a 40-yard target right in his hands. If any of the Bills wide receivers come through with a big performance this weekend, I would put my money on Coleman. 

    Ice WR Start of the Week: Puka Nacua (at PHI)

    FanDuel Cost: $8,600 – Second among WRs

    The Rams offense has been inconsistent over the last month, and Puka Nacua has not caught a touchdown in any of his last four games played while putting up fewer than 60 receiving yards in two of his last three games. Nacua had a big game against the Philadelphia Eagles earlier in the season, but that was in Los Angeles.

    The Eagles have allowed just two wide receivers to score more than 12 fantasy points against them at home since their Week 5 bye … and one of them was Malik Nabers, who did it in Week 18 when the Eagles were resting most of their starters.

    Fire TE Start of the Week: Dallas Goedert (vs. LAR)

    FanDuel Cost: $6,100 – Second among TEs

    Dallas Goedert led the Philadelphia Eagles with six targets in Wild-Card Weekend while putting up a solid fantasy day with 47 yards and a touchdown. He gets a favorable matchup this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams, who allowed the second most fantasy points to tight ends in the 2024 regular season and then allowed T.J. Hockenson to score 15 points against them in the first round of the playoffs. 

    The Rams’ have allowed a tight end to score 14-plus fantasy points against them in each of their last three games—  Hockenson (14.9), Trey McBride (24.3) and Noah Fant (14.8). 

    Sleeper TE of the Week: Dalton Schultz (at KC)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,300 – Seventh among TEs

    The Houston Texans came into the season with a plethora of receiving options, but now, in the biggest game of their season, it’s up to Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz to carry the passing game. The Kansas City Chiefs have allowed the most receiving yards to tight ends in 2024. In their Week 16 matchup, Schultz recorded eight targets, five receptions, 45 yards and a touchdown. 

    Also, teammate TE Cade Stover has been stealing some snaps and targets from Schultz as of late, but he was placed on injured reserve this week and will miss the rest of the season.

    Keep an eye on Schultz’s practice status because he is also banged up. If Schultz does not play, Irv Smith Jr. would become a very sneaky, cheap DFS option with high upside. 

    Ice TE Start of the Week: Zach Ertz (at DET)

    FanDuel Cost: $5,500 – Fifth among TEs

    Not only is Zach Ertz dealing with a rib injury, but he also has a very tough matchup in the divisional round. The Detroit Lions allow the fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season while allowing the third-fewest receiving yards and only three receiving touchdowns to the position. Only two tight ends scored more than 11 fantasy points in a matchup against the Lions this year. 

    Jayden Daniels should be able to take advantage of the Lions’ weaker CB group and target his higher-ceiling weapons in McLaurin, Dyami Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus.

    Here, I categorize every relevant fantasy player into five different buckets: (1) fire starts (best starts of the week); (2) thumbs up (good starts); (3) Risky players with upside (sleepers); (4) Ice starts (predicting bad performance from good player); (5) Stop (must sits).

    Note: If a player/defense is not listed, I either expect them not to play in the Divisional Round or am not considering starting them in fantasy lineups.

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    Stop



    Top starts, sits, and sleepers for NFL divisional round in fantasy football and DFS

    With the NFL playoffs heating up, fantasy football managers and DFS players are looking for the best players to start, sit, and target as sleepers in the divisional round. Here are some top picks for each category:

    Top starts:

    – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes has been on fire lately and faces a weak Cleveland Browns defense in the divisional round. Expect a big game from the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

    – Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints: Kamara is a dual-threat back who can rack up points both on the ground and through the air. He should have a big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    – Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers: Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the league and should have a field day against a suspect Los Angeles Rams secondary.

    – Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs: Kelce is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and should have a big game against the Browns.

    Top sits:

    – Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens: Jackson has a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills, who have a solid defense. He may struggle to put up big numbers in this game.

    – Ronald Jones II, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jones has been dealing with injuries and may not be at full strength against the Saints. Look for other options at running back.

    – JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers: Smith-Schuster has been inconsistent this season and faces a tough matchup against the Chiefs. Look for other options at wide receiver.

    – Rob Gronkowski, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gronkowski has been quiet in the playoffs so far and may struggle to put up big numbers against the Saints.

    Sleepers:

    – J.K. Dobbins, RB, Baltimore Ravens: Dobbins has been on a tear lately and could have a big game against the Bills.

    – Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Gallup has big-play ability and could break out in a shootout against the Rams.

    – Logan Thomas, TE, Washington Football Team: Thomas has been a reliable target for Washington and could have a big game against the Buccaneers.

    These are just a few top starts, sits, and sleepers to consider for the divisional round in fantasy football and DFS. Make sure to do your own research and set your lineups accordingly. Good luck!
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  • Where Bills’ Josh Allen sits in 2024 NFL MVP odds heading into Week 18

    Where Bills’ Josh Allen sits in 2024 NFL MVP odds heading into Week 18


    The Buffalo Bills might have another MVP on their hands in 2024.

    Quarterback Josh Allen is playing at a blistering pace this season. Most recently, did take his foot off the gas in 40-14 win over the New York Jets in Week 17.

    Even so with two games to go, the Bills QB has promising odds to still be named the NFL MVP this season.

    Prior to Buffalo’s Week 18 clash with the New England Patriots, here a quick rundown of current MVP odds (via Draft Kings):

    Josh Allen: -300

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    Lamar Jackson: +235

    USAT

    Joe Burrow: +3000

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    Saquon Barkley: +5000

    Imagn

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    With the regular season coming to a close and the playoffs looming, many football fans are starting to speculate on who will take home the coveted NFL MVP award for the 2024 season. One player who has been gaining momentum in the MVP conversation is Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

    Heading into Week 18, Allen has been putting up impressive numbers and leading the Bills to a successful season. With his strong arm, mobility, and ability to make plays both on the ground and through the air, Allen has solidified himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

    As the regular season winds down, sportsbooks have started to release their odds for the NFL MVP award, and Allen finds himself near the top of the list. While he may not be the favorite, Allen’s strong performances have definitely put him in the conversation for the award.

    As we head into the final week of the regular season, all eyes will be on Josh Allen as he looks to lead the Bills to a strong finish and solidify his case for the NFL MVP award. With his impressive play this season, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Allen’s odds continue to improve as he makes his case for the league’s top honor.

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  • Cam Ward sits mid game & the legend of Gunner Stockton | College Football Enquirer

    Cam Ward sits mid game & the legend of Gunner Stockton | College Football Enquirer


    On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to all of the craziness from the aftermath of the Pop Tarts Bowl. Specifically, they cover Miami quarterback Cam Ward’s decision to sit the second half after breaking the all time touchdown record. They also joke about the ACC’s extreme failures in bowl games this year.

    Also on today’s show, Dellenger shares the reasoning for the quarterfinal ticket prices being so low and why it means future playoff games could move to campuses. They also appreciate Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton’s very unique story and share their picks for all four of this week’s games.

    (2:08) Pop Tart Bowl drama

    (19:45) ACC bowl blunders

    (28:22) Money Moves: CFP quarterfinal ticket prices

    (38:35) The legend of Gunner Stockton

    (47:33) Race for the Case

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    In a shocking turn of events during the latest college football game, veteran quarterback Cam Ward stunned fans and teammates alike by sitting out in the middle of the game. Speculations ran rampant as to why the star player would make such a bold move, with some attributing it to injury or lackluster performance.

    However, the truth behind Ward’s unexpected decision soon came to light as the legend of Gunner Stockton began to unfold. Stockton, a young and talented quarterback who had been biding his time on the bench, was finally given the opportunity to showcase his skills on the field. And boy, did he deliver.

    In a jaw-dropping performance, Stockton proved that he was more than ready to take on the mantle of starting quarterback. His precision passes, quick decision-making, and unwavering confidence captivated fans and silenced any doubts about his abilities. As Ward watched from the sidelines, he knew that the future of the team was in good hands with Stockton at the helm.

    The legend of Gunner Stockton had officially been born, and it was only a matter of time before he became a household name in college football. Ward’s decision to step aside and allow the young prodigy to shine was a testament to his selflessness and dedication to the team’s success. And as Stockton continued to dominate on the field, it was clear that the torch had been passed, and a new era of greatness had begun.

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