deskgameThe Commanders (10-5) and rookie QB Jayden Daniels can clinch an NFC playoff spot with a win on Sunday Night Football over the Falcons (8-7).
deskgameLeonard only threw for 90 yards in the CFP quarterfinal, but Notre Dame doesn’t need the QB to be an elite passer. The Fighting Irish average 217 rushing yards per game and form a great duo with the ball-hawking defense. Notre Dame allows the second-fewest points per game and will need a lockdown performance if the offense is limited because of Love’s injury.
deskgameThe Wolverines have to score the football. That’s something they haven’t done consistently with their top-ground gainers.
deskgameWe take our first early offseason look at the Mets’ World Series odds and National League pennant odds, which will surely be shifting in the weeks and months ahead.
deskgameSears’ scoring is down from a season ago (18.0 ppg vs. 21.5 ppg), but that’s not shocking to Oats. Opponents pay extra attention to Wooden Award candidates and Sears must be willing to move the ball when the defense collapses.
