deskgameThe 49ers (6-9) are eliminated from playoff contention and will not make a return trip to the Super Bowl. The Lions (13-2), however, are in a fight with Minnesota for the NFC North title and the likely No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
deskgameGov. Murphy and Commissioner Kaitlan Baston of the Department of Health have been sued by casino workers who simply want to breathe clean air like every other worker in New Jersey. The governor and commissioner should not defend this injustice. They could – today -- agree that casino workers (and patrons) deserve safety and health like everyone else under the New Jersey Constitution, which prohibits corporate favors and guarantees equal protection.
deskgameBeating Texas will be an uphill battle that will require ASU’s superstars to perform. Cam Skattebo needs to show why he was sixth in the FBS in rushing yards, leading to a fifth-place showing in Heisman voting. Skattebo went for 140+ yards and at least one touchdown in six of his last eight games.
deskgameJosh Allen’s start has his NFL MVP odds soaring. Allen might outpoint Patrick Mahomes when it counts most, as the Chiefs' superstar has not performed up to his stellar levels of previous seasons. Both teams have dealt with key offensive issues yet have kept on rolling to victories.
deskgamePenn State is 6-4-0 ATS in its previous 10 games. It’s also suffered losses to Ohio State and Oregon. The Nittany Lions had an easy run to the CFP semifinals, but that run ends by at least a field goal Thursday night in Miami.
