Author: Michael

Patrick Mahomes is undefeated against the Broncos in his career and the Chiefs’ 15-game winning streak over their AFC West rival predates his time as a pro.
Kansas City, which has won four in a row since its season-opening loss, is a 10.5-point home favorite against Denver at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. The total is set at 48.5 points, according to SI Sportsbook, which is tied for the second-highest of the week.

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Demanding the team to “win now” is backfiring in a major way.
This was supposed to be a year where the Carolina Panthers turned the page and became competitive, but everything is going to hell. Carolina is the only 0-5 team in the NFL right now, Bryce Young and the offense aren’t gelling, and owner David Tepper is desperate for immediate success.
The organization is at a breaking point, and Frank Reich did his best to give a political answer about the man who writes the checks wanting them to win right now.

This is troubling to say the least.. pic.

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Dak Prescott struggled mightily against the 49ers on Sunday night, throwing three interceptions with just one touchdown in a blowout loss. While Dallas is still 3–2 on the season, that performance reignited the conversation of whether Prescott is the right franchise quarterback for the Cowboys.
On Tuesday, however, Dallas owner Jerry Jones stood by Prescott amid the criticism.
“I completely believe we have the quarterback that can take us where we want to go,” via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “Dak Prescott is a quarterback that can get us to the Super Bowl.

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Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops made a plea to fans of the football program during Monday’s radio show. After the demoralizing loss to Georgia, Stoops made it clear that the Wildcats need more NIL money to get on the Bulldogs’ level.
Speaking with callers on Monday, Mark Stoops took a number of calls from fans wondering what went wrong on Saturday, and why this continues to be the case. It’s safe to assume the honeymoon period of the Cats’ undefeated start is over, especially losing in that type of fashion on the road.

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The NHL season will be officially underway on Tuesday night and all eyes will be on Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard.
The season kicks off with a tripleheader including games between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predator, plus the reigning Stanley Cup champs, Vegas Golden Knights, hosting the Seattle Kraken, a preview of this year’s Winter Classic.

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Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I’m not usually a loud sports fan, especially when my teams aren’t playing, but I let out a hearty yell on the final play of the Braves-Phillies game.
In today’s SI:AM:
⛏️ The NFL’s obvious top team
😬 Dodgers on the brink
🐻 The Grizzlies’ new pieces
Early exits for the Dodgers and Orioles?
Two of baseball’s three 100-win teams have their backs against the wall, while the third avoided falling into an 0–2 hole thanks to two unforgettable clutch plays last night.

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The debate over which legendary figure deserves the most credit for the Patriots’ dynasty—quarterback Tom Brady or coach Bill Belichick—has raged since the late years of that historic partnership.
While the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle, it’s difficult to deny that the last three-plus seasons have been very good for the Brady side of the argument. The quarterback won a seventh Super Bowl with the Buccaneers after leaving New England, while Belichick’s Patriots have been mired in mediocrity.

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Jaire Alexander offered an honest assessment of the Packers offense after another disappointing loss.
Green Bay Packers fans and players are going through a new experience this season. For the first time in 30 years, the team doesn’t have a certain future Hall of Famer at quarterback.
Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers bridged the last three decades of Packers football at QB. Now Jordan Love is at the helm for Green Bay, and the start of his career has been uneven at best.

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