Fantasy playbook: NFL Week 18 Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores - ESPN
Welcome to The Playbook for Week 18, which kicks off Saturday with a pair of games with playoff implications.
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Niners' Williams, Pearsall out vs. Seahawks; Kittle to play - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers' offense will be without two of its biggest contributors — left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall — for Saturday night's showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
First female Kentucky Derby jockey Diane Crump dead at 77
Clark Jr., the grandson of explorer William Clark, founded the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs in the aftermath of the Civil War. The race became part of the nation’s healing process, though Clark Jr. died and never witnessed the Derby's growth.
Rams starters to play regardless of seeding, Sean McVay says - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — By the time the Rams kick off on Sunday afternoon against the Cardinals, their playoff seeding could be set. Even if that's the case, Rams coach Sean McVay says he will not change his plan to play his healthy starters in Week 18.
Will Wade on Darrion Williams Criticism: 'Everybody Needs to Shut the Hell Up'
Once Darrion Williams decided to transfer from Texas Tech to NC State after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, there was always going to be additional criticism and focus on his play. Wolfpack coach Will Wade is tired of hearing that criticism, though, especially given that Williams "affects winning" and deserves to be appreciated for his play, not endlessly critiqued.
Week 18 betting: Back Lawrence, Cowboys-Giants to play lights out - ESPN
Value is value, no matter where — or how — you find it. And that's what we'll aim to do each week in this space — find value.
NC State's Will Wade defends Darrion Williams amid criticism - ESPN
With transfer Darrion Williams going through a rough stretch, NC State coach Will Wade went on a postgame rant Wednesday, saying critics should «shut the hell up.»
49ers hold off Bears to keep No. 1 seed hopes alive as Brock Purdy totals 5 touchdowns in win
Brock Purdy shared his thoughts of the San Francisco 49ers 37-24 win in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.