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Kellen Winslow hasn’t lost any quickness. On Wednesday, he beat Chad Johnson to the punch. Before Cincinnati’s talkative, touchdown-making, free-spirited wide receiver had a chance to make any bold predictions for Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Winslow offered his own guarantee.
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Niners QB Smith shows progress in debut (AP)
Alex Smith acknowledges he couldn’t figure out the NFL in his first season. To be fair, the San Francisco quarterback didn’t have a whole lot of help — but that’s starting to change. Everybody knows the 49ers were awful last season, from their offensive line to their receiving corps. Smith, the first draft pick of coach Mike Nolan’s tenure, had a huge contract and a spotlight, but few talented…
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Redskins miss injured CB Springs (AP)
Carlos Rogers strutted and did a little dance, an odd bit of celebration considering he had just been beaten by a receiver. As it turned out, the receiver, Troy Williamson, let the ball go through his hands, denying the Minnesota Vikings a sure touchdown. Rogers, trailing the play by a step or two, behaved as if he’d made an interception that won the game.
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Branch complicates Seahawks’ game plan (AP)
Seahawks players were in the locker room after Wednesday’s practice, joking and showering. Coaches were in their break room, preparing for meetings. Deion Branch? He was still on the field, running extra pass patterns against cornerback Marcus Trufant. “That says a lot about his character, right there,” Nate Burleson said, pointing an admiring finger toward his new receiving mate.
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Packers, Texans swap RBs Gado, Morency (AP)
The Houston Texans acquired running back Samkon Gado from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Vernand Morency on Wednesday. The trade is pending both players passing physicals with their new team. The Texans have been looking for reinforcements at running back since Domanick Davis, the franchise’s leading rusher, was placed on the injured reserve two weeks ago.
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NFL absolves Geathers for hit on Green (AP)
The NFL absolved Cincinnati defensive end Robert Geathers on Wednesday for his hit on Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, emphasizing quarterbacks are responsible for avoiding hits by sliding. Green sustained a serious concussion last Sunday after a hit by Geathers and will miss at least two or three games.
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End of a good thing?
Defensive end John Abraham had an impressive debut with the Falcons but could be sidelined with a strained groin.
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Owens on Cowboys QBs: What controversy? (AP)
Here’s the best example yet of Terrell Owens living up to his vow of being “a better teammate” now that he’s on the Dallas Cowboys: He’s refusing to share his opinion about a brewing quarterback controversy between Drew Bledsoe and Tony Romo. He even finds it funny he’s being asked. “Quarterback controversy?” he said Wednesday, rolling his eyes and laughing.
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Bills S Vincent out for season (AP)
The Bills placed veteran free safety Troy Vincent on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Wednesday, ending his season in Buffalo. The Bills defense could be further depleted for Sunday’s game at Miami with linebacker Takeo Spikes listed as questionable because of a right hamstring injury. Spikes and Vincent were both hurt Sunday in the first quarter of Buffalo’s season-opening 19-17 loss at New…
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Reggie Bush says highlights will come (AP)
When members of the Archdiocese of New Orleans started referring to him as Saint Reginald, Reggie Bush suspected he was meant to play here — and play well. So far, so good, and so much more to come, Bush says. “I just felt I was close to breaking” a long run, Bush said Wednesday, recalling his workmanlike performance in the New Orleans Saints’ season-opening victory at Cleveland.
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Saban defends Culpepper’s start (AP)
Nick Saban is no fan of statistics. The Miami coach knows Daunte Culpepper’s 18-of-37, 262-yard, two-interception debut in a 28-17 loss to Pittsburgh last Thursday wasn’t ideal. The same goes for Ronnie Brown’s 30 yards on 15 carries, although Brown did have two short touchdown runs. But Saban thinks those numbers shouldn’t be construed as a sign of serious problems going into Sunday’s AFC East…
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After Lou Holtz took the Notre Dame job, he went through all the books he could on the football program’s history and came across a photo with a “Play Like A Champion Today” sign.
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Nugent trying to figure out kicking woes (AP)
NFL kickers have a difficult enough job simply fitting in. When that kicker is a second-round draft choice coming off a dismal game, well, finding a place to hide would seem a good idea. Mike Nugent has a better thought: He’s attacking the problems head-on. Nugent missed field goals of 34 and 30 yards and, even worse, blew an extra point in the New York Jets’ 23-16 opening victory at Tennessee.
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Indiana players inspired by coach Hoeppner’s fight
If his players have anything to say about it, they’ll use Terry Hoeppner’s brain surgery as motivation to play exceptionally well against Southern Illinois.
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Columbus firefighters seek stronger penalties for fires
The Columbus Fire Fighters Union is urging lawmakers to get tougher with people who set fires to celebrate Ohio State victories.
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Backup punter accused of stabbing starter in leg
The University of Northern Colorado’s reserve punter was arrested Tuesday, accused of stabbing his rival in his kicking leg.
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Northern exposure (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite still dealing with some injuries, the Big 3 in the AFC North were quite impressive during Week 1.
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When Rich Seubert talked about having fun in recent years, it usually had to do with the practical jokes he pulled: the backup guard is one of the New York Giants’ most notorious pranksters. Seubert will likely get a chance to have another type of fun Sunday when the Giants (0-1) travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles (1-0).
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Looks are deceiving (Yahoo! Sports)
Daunte Culpepper can read defenses, but he definitely has a problem when facing multiple-front looks.
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Northern exposure (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite still dealing with some injuries, the Big 3 in the AFC North were quite impressive during Week 1.
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ESPN gets highest rating ever for Vikings-Redskins (AP)
ESPN’s first regular-season Monday night NFL game under the new contract drew the cable network’s biggest audience ever. The game between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins, won 19-16 by Minnesota, drew a 9.9 rating, representing an average of between nearly 9.2 million and 12.57 million households, the network said.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry avoided jail time by pleading guilty Tuesday to a concealed weapon charge. In exchange for the plea, Henry will be on probation for two years, serve 100 hours of community service, attend a firearms safety class and forfeit the 9 mm gun he pulled during a skirmish in downtown Orlando.
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Bengals’ defense dominates in opener (AP)
For once, Carson Palmer was overshadowed by his defense. The Cincinnati Bengals had seven sacks — all by linemen — and generally had their way with one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses in their season opener, a sharp break from their recent past. The defending AFC North champs had two major concerns in the offseason: getting Palmer back from a knee injury, and getting the defense up to…
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After debut victory, Payton was just happy for New Orleans (AP)
Sean Payton’s eyes wandered reflectively to an empty space in a room crowded with reporters and TV cameras. The subject was the rookie head coach’s triumphant debut with the rebuilding New Orleans Saints — a perfect chance for Payton to pat himself on the back, not that he had any inclination to do so.
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Chargers linebacker Steve Foley remained hospitalized in fair condition Monday, eight days after he was shot by an off-duty Coronado police officer who suspected him of drunk driving, his agent said. Foley was shot three times — twice in the back of the left leg and once on the outside of the left thigh, agent David Levine said in a prepared statement.
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Monday night always special for the Raiders (AP)
Art Shell’s eyes lit up when Monday Night Football was mentioned. No surprise, considering the success he had under that national spotlight during his Hall of Fame career. “We loved it,” Shell said. “We enjoyed it. We liked being on stage. That was a big plus for us. We wanted people to know who we were and who the Raiders were.
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Rivers finally joins Big Ben, Eli as NFL starter (AP)
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman found out a little something about quarterback Philip Rivers a few years ago when they were still in college. Late in a game between Rivers’ North Carolina State team and Merriman’s Maryland team, the linebacker raced in and leveled the quarterback, who was desperately trying to rally his team.
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Enough already (Yahoo! Sports)
Thankfully the NFL season has started – because all the hype was beginning to get nauseating.
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Disgruntled Porter inactive for Raiders opener (AP)
Jerry Porter, the Oakland Raiders’ leading receiver last season, was inactive for the season opener Monday night against the San Diego Chargers. Porter’s role on the team has greatly diminished after he clashed with new coach Art Shell in the offseason over his offseason workout plans. Porter demanded a trade at the start of training camp, but the Raiders have declined to grant his wish.
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Shell returns as Raiders coach, Childress makes debut Monday (SportsTicker)
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - A pair of new coaches finally get their chance to stalk the sidelines.
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Feeling right at home (Yahoo! Sports)
Several teams entered venues that are historically tough places to play and posted Week 1 wins.
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Bears 26, Packers 0 (AP)
Brett Favre is back. The Chicago Bears did their best to make sure nobody noticed. The Bears delivered the first shutout of Favre’s 16-year career on Sunday, beating the Green Bay Packers 26-0 at Lambeau Field. “I was optimistic going into this game, I really was,” Favre said. “Maybe I was the only one, but I really felt like we could surprise these guys.
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Thankfully the NFL season has started – because all the hype was beginning to get nauseating.
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Rivers finally joins Big Ben, Eli as NFL starter (AP)
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman found out a little something about quarterback Philip Rivers a few years ago when they were still in college. Late in a game between Rivers’ North Carolina State team and Merriman’s Maryland team, the linebacker raced in and leveled the quarterback, who was desperately trying to rally his team.
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Owens soap opera bigger than Dallas (SportsTicker)
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - This Jerry Jones production may be bigger than J.R. was in Dallas.
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Cardinals 34, 49ers 27 (AP)
The new stadium was packed and rocking for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The NFL’s long-suffering franchise finally has a home — a palace is more like it — and the Cardinals christened the place with a 34-27 season-opening victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The performance was no thing of beauty, but for a team that hadn’t opened at home since moving to Arizona in 1988, just a victory was…
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Blaming Bledsoe (Yahoo! Sports)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Terrell Owens was a pro in his Cowboys debut. Unfortunately for Dallas, Drew Bledsoe was erratic throwing the football.
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Jaguars 24, Cowboys 17 (AP)
Terrell Owens gave the Dallas Cowboys almost everything they wanted in the season opener: big plays, a touchdown and no surly behavior. The only thing missing was a victory. Byron Leftwich threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, Fred Taylor had 115 combined yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars spoiled Owens’ much-anticipated Dallas debut with a 24-17 win Sunday.
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Trent Green carried off field with neck and head injuries (AP)
Kansas City quarterback Trent Green was carted off with head and neck trauma after a hard hit, Panthers middle linebacker Dan Morgan was lost to a concussion and Jaguars defensive end Reggie Hayward will miss the season with a torn Achilles’ tendon in a series of key opening-game injuries Sunday. More than 77,000 fans sat motionless in their seats at Arrowhead Stadium as Green didn’t move after…
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Patrick Kerney left Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with an arm injury.
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Pats cut receiver, promote Childress
The New England Patriots promoted receiver Bam Childress from their practice squad Sunday and released receiver Jonathan Smith one week after signing him.
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Newcomer Childress vs. Hall of Famer Gibbs: Guess who looks more nervous (AP)
Joe Gibbs, a Hall of Fame coach with three Super Bowl rings, says Monday night’s season opener between the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings will be one of the most important games of his career. Brad Childress, making his debut as an NFL head coach, says it will be just another game. Hmm. Shouldn’t that be the other way around?
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Surprise: Gibbs says Portis to play backup role Monday (AP)
In a surprise announcement, coach Joe Gibbs said Saturday he thinks Clinton Portis will be a backup in the Washington Redskins’ Monday night opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Gibbs was testy as he wrapped up a week of mystery over whether his star running back had recovered sufficiently from a partially left dislocated shoulder.
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Bengals knock Chiefs QB Green from game
Kansas City quarterback Trent Green was injured Sunday and lay motionless after he went down on a hit by Cincinnati’s Robert Geathers.
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Vikings sign OT McKinnie to long-term extension, cut Pinkston (SportsTicker)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Ticker) - The left side of the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line will be around for years to come.
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Manning brothers, Owens’ debut highlights Week One (SportsTicker)
By Chris Palochko SportsTicker Staff Writer
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Vikings sign McKinnie to contract extension (AP)
When Bryant McKinnie first came to Minnesota in 2002, he wasn’t sure how long he would be sticking around. A bitter 98-day holdout clouded his rookie season and left him with an unsavory opinion of former Vikings owner Red McCombs. With new ownership in place, and a brand new contract extension signed Saturday, the big left tackle won’t be going anywhere.
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Ever wonder how the pros make money gambling on football? Do you know that many people make a living simply by placing bets on NFL and NCAA football games every week? The only way the pros make money is by having a tested gambling system that slants the odds in their favor. And the one thing every pro needs is up-to-the-minute information on each week’s games and matchups. Bookmark this site now so you can come back every week to get the insider’s edge on the NFL and NCAA games.

Very young quarterbacks will play important roles in some big games this weekend, including the biggest. In his Weekend Watch List, Dennis Dodd says teams relying on freshmen and near-freshmen are swimming upstream in the national title hunt.
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Mailbag: You start by beating the clock
CBS SportsLine college football writer Dennis Dodd answers questions and comments from users.
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Chad Johnson marketing his hairstyle (AP)
Chad Johnson, the master of the touchdown dance and the locker room list, is branching out into the field of marketing. Marketing what? Himself, of course. The Pro Bowl receiver changed his hairstyle this season — instead of the shaved head, he’s got a blond-dyed Mohawk — and is helping the Cincinnati Bengals sell his new look at their gift shop.
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Browns coach Romeo Crennel has several lineup decisions to make Sunday against New Orleans, particularly concerning his banged-up secondary. Cornerback Gary Baxter and Leigh Bodden, both with strained pectoral muscles, are expected to play. But cornerback Daylon McCutcheon is out after knee surgery. But the status of starting free safety Brian Russell is less certain.
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Peyton’s closing window (Yahoo! Sports)
Given the salary-cap ramifications in Indy, this season is Peyton Manning’s last chance to win a Super Bowl.
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Mailbag: You start by beating the clock
CBS SportsLine college football writer Dennis Dodd answers questions and comments from users.
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Weekend Watch List: Long odds for teams with young QBs
Very young quarterbacks will play important roles in some big games this weekend, including the biggest. In his Weekend Watch List, Dennis Dodd says teams relying on freshmen and near-freshmen are swimming upstream in the national title hunt.
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Super Bowl hero Vinatieri goes from Pats to Colts (SportsTicker)
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Following an icon is never a good spot to be in.
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DE Michael Strahan said he won’t have any hesitation at all about planting Peyton Manning, even though he knows it might be tough for brother Eli to watch. “Hey, he’s not my brother,” Strahan said. “Peyton’s a good friend, but if I get a chance to really hit him, I’m gonna really hit him. As long as it’s nothing cheap or illegal.”
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Rudi to make history
Bengals tailback Rudi Johnson needs 64 rushing yards to become the fourth Bengals player with 4,000 career rushing yards. The other three are Corey Dillon (8,061), James Brooks (6,447) and Pete Johnson (5,421).
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Antonio Chatman out for Week 1
Bengals WR/KR Antonio Chatman (groin) is listed as out for Week 1 at Kansas City.
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Rogers has workout with Bucs
The St. Petersburg Times reports that WR Charles Rogers had a workout with the Bucs on Wednesday, but was not offered a contract. “I’m not going to get into all that,” coach Jon Gruden said. “He was the No. 2 pick overall (2003). He’s on the free agent wire right now, and we thought it was important for us to meet him and see how he’s doing physically; just get a feel for him from our own standpoint. We had pretty good grades on him, obviously, coming out. We just took a look into his situation as we have a number of players.”
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McAlister will play vs. Bucs
Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister said he is healthy enough to play for Sunday’s opener in Tampa Bay. McAlister sat out the preseason finale for precautionary reasons because of a sore right thigh but practiced this week. “I always feel great,” McAlister said.
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LB Hill added to injury report
Seahawks starting OLB Leroy Hill was added to the team’s injury list Thursday as questionable for Sunday’s season opener at Detroit. Hill, a third-round draft choice in 2005 from Clemson who set a Seattle rookie record with 7 1/2 sacks, injured his left shoulder early in Wednesday’s full-pads practice. D.D. Lewis would start against the Lions if Hill does not. Lewis, an undrafted free agent signed in 2002, started 12 games last season before Hill’s emergence.
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Willie Reid inactive for Week 1
Reid was inactive for Thursday’s opener against the Dolphins.
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DB Dawkins appreciates D-line
Eagles free safety Brian Dawkins expects to reap the benefits of the Eagles’ improved defensive line this season, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. “It’s no secret — you’ve seen that in the past with the great defenses here in Philly,” Dawkins said. “When those front guys are able to get to the quarterback, it makes the secondary, the back-half people, their jobs a lot easier. It increases the amount of turnovers you get, because of the pressure. There are a lot more jump balls thrown up, quarterbacks trying to get rid of the ball instead of taking the sack.”
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Smith misses practice Thursday
Panthers All-Pro WR Steve Smith missed practice again Thursday and remains questionable for the season opener against Atlanta. “Right now it’s day-to-day and when it comes down to Sunday it will be a game-day decision,” coach John Fox said. Smith was limited to 10 practices in the preseason because of a strained left hamstring and an ingrown toenail that required stitches. He did not play in any of Carolina’s four preseason games. Smith then tweaked his right hamstring in practice Tuesday and was held out of Wednesday’s workout.
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Titans won’t name starting RB
Titans head coach Jeff Fisher told the media Thursday that he plans to use both Chris Brown and Travis Henry against the Jets in Week 1. He also addressed the status of rookie RB LenDale White, who is questionable for the game with an ankle injury. “LenDale’s been a little hampered on the practice field. We’re definitely going to go with Chris (Brown) and Travis (Henry), and we’ll see how LenDale is later on in the week,” Fisher said.
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Ever wonder how the pros make money gambling on football? Do you know that many people make a living simply by placing bets on NFL and NCAA football games every week? The only way the pros make money is by having a tested gambling system that slants the odds in their favor. And the one thing every pro needs is up-to-the-minute information on each week’s games and matchups. Bookmark this site now so you can come back every week to get the insider’s edge on the NFL and NCAA games.