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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is among my Week 5 waiver targets. File photo by Tannen Maury/UPIMIAMI, Oct. 1 (UPI) — Several Green Bay Packers pass catchers are among my fantasy football waiver priorities for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.Other targets of mine include Geno Smith, Kareem Hunt, Rico Dowdle and Bucky Irving.Players from the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans are expected to be benched or waived as these teams are on a bye in Week 5. Check out my list of targets from waiver below if you need replacement options.Injuries,…
THE New England Patriots announced they released wide receiver John Jiles from the practice squad on Tuesday.Jiles was signed to the practice squad last week, as New England looked to add more depth to the roster. So it was a short stay for the former West Florida star.Jiles had a stellar career at the college level, starting in all 12 games and recording 1,255 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns during his 2023 run at West Florida. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as a free agent in May and then released by the organization in August.Patriots release…
The Chicago Bears picked up their first win of the 2024-25 NFL season in Week 5. The Bears offense followed a frigid first half, with an efficient second, totaling 264 yards and three touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams. Second-year wide receiver Tyler Scott expressed his confidence in the growth they are experiencing and will continue to have this season.“Once we click, we’ll be dangerous,” Scott said on The Sick Podcast with Adam Rank.Head coach Matt Eberflus’ offense features Caleb Williams, as the No. 1 rookie pick has improved over the past two weeks with 50 completions on 75 throws…
Kayode Awosika helped lead the Detroit Lions to a 42-29 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in his first start of the 2024 NFL season.The interior offensive lineman also scored a big victory on social media, as the story of him standing up to a bully during his high school years went viral on TikTok.It all started with a video shared by Peyton Morris which caught the attention of Lions fans. His message showed David MontgomeryThe opening touchdown of the game, followed by a close-up of his face with the following caption:“When you’re a Seahawks fan but the guy from high…
When news broke that the Raiders and Davante Adams were quickly approaching a split, with Las Vegas reportedly open to a trade deal centered around a second-round pick for the former three-time All-Pro, it sent a ripple of shock across the NFL landscape.Would Adams end up with the New York Jets, reuniting with Aaron Rodgers for the second time in his NFL career after a fantastic run in Green Bay? Or would he instead go to a team like the New England Patriots, Washington Commanders or Pittsburgh Steelers, all of whom have looked to improve their receivers room for most…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Despite falling behind by 28 points in the first half, the Packers fought to make Sunday’s Week 4 game a game. Ultimately, Green Bay came up short against the Minnesota Vikings, losing 31-29.Green Bay Nation’s Ryan Wood and Marques Eversoll joined Lauren Helmbrecht to discuss what went wrong for the Green and Gold in this division meeting, and confidence in Jordan Love’s return from injury.Then the Green Bay Nation team addressed the Packers’ wide receiver woes, from injuries to drops, as well as the Los Angeles Rams’ own pass-catching woes.Local 5’s Cam Ezeir visited the…
Baker Mayfield backed away briefly before tucking the ball in and charging forward.He zigzagged to the right and zigzagged to the left, holding off the Detroit Lions’ tackles just long enough to fall into the end zone.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a 20-16 lead they wouldn’t relinquish with 34 seconds left, avenging their divisional playoff loss eight months earlier as they improved to 2-0.The series of events that allowed Tampa Bay to make the playoffs last season and outlast a good Lions team early in this one was unexpected.First, there was Mayfield’s hit on the quarterback’s 11-yard play. Buccaneers quarterbacks…
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) – Back to .500 entering Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, Caleb Williams said the majority of his progress this season has been simply getting back into the flow of the football.“When we start and we run the football, when we start and there’s no huddle, or it goes from huddle, no huddle, it’s a bunch of different things,” Williams said . “[It’s about] finding that flow and maintaining that flow so everyone can keep up and everyone can feel good.Williams came out of Week 4 as the first rookie quarterback selected with the first overall…
Oct. 2 — Atop the 32-team standings are two NFL franchises after four weeks of football. The start of the 2024 season has been a bit unpredictable, as perhaps some teams have underperformed, overperformed, lost a game they shouldn’t have or a mix of all of these things and more.But the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings have been able to weather all of that as they are both perched atop the league at 4-0 and looking down on all 30 teams remaining.The Chiefs host the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football on ESPN looking to continue their undefeated…
TEMPE – Arizona Cardinals fans will have to wait at least another week before seeing first-round draft pick and defensive lineman Darius Robinson make his NFL debut. Although the Cardinals have the opportunity to designate the rookie returning from injured reserve for the first time this season, Arizona will not have his services against the San Francisco 49ers. For a defense that could desperately use a boost, especially against a San Francisco 49ers rushing attack that is among the best in the league, the waiting game continues painfully. But for a struggling offense, all signs point to tight end Trey…