Happy Tuesday, old sport! (Yep, you gue sed it... I just watched "The Great Gatsby" on TV and now I'm going around calling everyone "old sport" for the next little while.) Speaking of old sports, it's opening day for the World Series and Champions League, and that means we've got plenty to talk about this morning. We also had two NFL games last night so, yeah, you could say we've got ourselves a loaded itinerary this morning.Not only am I prepared to catch you up on all you need to know in sports, I'm also prepared to give you some timely free life advice to start your day: Always remember to double-check whether your webcam is on/off while "participating" in work meetings over Zoom. Thank me later! What you need to know 1. look electric, are a me s on Monday night I've said it before and I'll say it again... I could really get used to this NFL double feature on Mondays thing. It's nice to not have to wait so Chevan Cordeiro Jersey long for a sweet reward after surviving a Monday.We were treated to two games again last night as the Chiefs and got the party started with the early game in rainy Buffalo. Both teams were looking to wash the taste of a poor performance out of their mouth -- the Chiefs lost to the in Week 5 while the Bills dropped a dud against the -- but only one could redeem their coupon for a bounce-back performance. That redemption was cashed in by the Chiefs, who ran over Buffalo in a 26-17 win., courtesy of Cody Benjamin and Tyler Sullivan:Why the Chiefs won: Kansas City's playmakers were awesome. (21/26, 225 yards 2 TDs) was nearly perfect. (2 TDs) came up big. Clyde Edwards-Hellaire (161 yards rushing) was electric. The game was more lopsided than the scoreboard showed and KC's effectivene s on offense was a big reason whyWhy the Bills lost: Buffalo's run game couldn't really get anything going and that put more pre sure on to do it all through the air. Allen put forth a decent effort (14/27, 122 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) but he had some i sues with consistency again. On the other side of the ball, the Bills defense just got chewed up -- especially on the groundMahomes earned himself . He became the fastest player in modern NFL history to throw 90 career Pj Walker Jersey touchdown pa ses; Dan Marino did it in 40 games but Mahomes reached that mark on Monday in his 37th game.The second game of the night saw the Cowboys get throttled by the Cardinals, 38-10. Out of respect for Dallas fans, I'll try to keep this one brief.Ezekiel Elliot fumbled twicewas unimpre sive and threw two interceptions -- one being a back-breaking interception to start the second half. Arizona scored three touchdowns off those turnoversstruggled through the air a bit but had three total TDs ran for 164 yards and two TDsThis Cowboys season remains very much a me s but, on the bright side, they still sit in first place in an absolutely laughable NFC East. Yep, 2-4 and cruising toward the postseason! Feel, the excitement, Dallas! 2. Our expert World Series picks OK, now it's time for World Series talk. We're going to get our first look at Dodgers-Rays tonight with Game 1 going down in Arlington, TX and, if the championship series were any indication, this should be a fun ride. It's hard to beat the methodical, mounting intensity of World Series baseball. It's also hard to beatTyler Glasnow vs. Clayton Kershawas the opening pitching matchup.Before we get this thing underway, let's check in with our baseball crew and see . Of our six baseball experts, five picked the Dodgers to win it all -- with Mike Axisa being the only one to side with the Rays. Here's a sample from both sides of the aisle:R.J. Anderson: "The Dodgers were the best team in baseball during the regular season, to the extent that their run differential was more than twice as large as the Rays'. That doesn't nece sarily mean a whole lot at this stage, but I think they're the deeper club and the club with more top-end talent."Mike Axisa: "I'll pick the Dodgers to stop losing the World Series when they stop losing the World Series. In all seriousne s, the middle of their pitching staff worries me, and the Rays will be able to give them a taste of their own medicine with platoons and pinch-hitters and whatnot."Katherine Acquavella says she feels like this has to be the Dodgers' year after they managed to climb out of a 3-1 hole against the Braves, and she's right. It's not quite on the level of the 2004 Red Sox but it does sort of feel like the Dodgers may have been able to shed some of that bad postseason juju this October. Everyone except Matt Snyder think this series will go six or seven games. He says Dodgers in five because the Rays' offense just isn't dangerous enough. (Randy Arozarena says CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.)I would imagine this isn't exactly the World Series matchup MLB was hoping for (the Yankees or Astros probably would have been the preferred Dodgers opponent from a marketing standpoint) but there's still intrigue here. It's somewhat of a David vs. Goliath matchup -- at least from a payroll perspective-- but while the Easton Gibbs Jersey Dodgers basically print money, they didn't exactly buy a championship team in free agency. Los Angeles primarily , while the Rays put theirs together .Regardle s of how we got here, there's a great opportunity for the league to sell its product over the next 4-7 games. We don't have many steady weekday sports viewing options at this point so it's kind of Byron Murphy Ii Jersey World Series or bust right now. Baseball, I know we make fun of you and criticize you a lot, but now's your time to shine. Don't let us down. 3. Champions League storylines to follow Getty Images It's not just the World Series kicking off today... Champions League Matchday 1 is upon us as well. There are eight matches kicking off the group stage today, with another eight coming tomorrow.If you're feeling like it was just yesterday that Champions League wrapped up with Bayern Munich dominating all the way to the title, join the club. The COVID-adjusted schedule means it's a quick reset for the European clubs and we begin anew starting today.There are , so here are a few provided by our Roger Gonzalez:Can Real Madrid and Barcelona bounce back?: Both Real Madrid and Barca suffered embarra sing shutout lo ses in La Liga over the weekend and that casts a bit of a shadow over them as they begin play in Champions League. Gonzalez says they both should win today but, uh, they were supposed to win on Saturday, tooCOVID-19 strikes Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo won't be on the pitch for Juventus today after he recently tested positive for coronavirus. I probably don't need to tell you that's a pretty significant lo s that Juventus will have to overcome in the group stage. The team will also be without American midfielder Weston McKennie, who also tested positive for COVID-19, and so we'll have to keep an eye on how they look without a couple big piecesMatchup of the day: PSG vs. Manchester United in ParisOh! Just in time for Champions League action, that you should consider checking out if you're hungry for more soccer coverage. and guests will cover the game from a global perspective with a heavy emphasis on the Champions League with previews and recaps this week.4. Kyle Larson reinstated by NASCAR Getty Images Remember Kyle Larson, the NASCAR driver who was suspended indefinitely and released from his racing team after using a racial slur during an iRacing event in April? He's back in the sport...or .Larson was caught on a hot mic casually using the N-word during an iRacing simulation with other driversAfter serving his suspension and completing sensitivity training, Larson will be cleared to return to all NASCAR racing activities on January 1, 2021NASCAR statement: "NASCAR continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion acro s our sport. Kyle Larson has fulfilled the requirements set by NASCAR, and has taken several voluntary measures, to better educate himself so that he can use his platform to help bridge the divide in our country. Larson: "The work I've done over the last six months has had a major impact on me. I will make the most of this opportunity and look forward to Marquise Blair Jersey the future" It'll be interesting to see how Larson's return is received, how he carries himself and where he might land on his feet. NASCAR has taken some significant strides toward promoting a more inclusive and welcoming culture around the sport this year, so Larson's second chance shouldn't be taken lightly. Odds & Ends Getty Images The voice of the NHL,Mike "Doc" Emrick, is retiringfrom broadcastingKobe Bryant's jersey and LeBron James' shoes are Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is What to watch tonight , 3:00 p.m. | PSG -185 | TV: , 8:09 p.m. | LAD -172 | TV: FOX Top scores from last night USATSI Kansas City improved to 5-1 while the Bills suffered their second straight lo s to drop to 4-2.Winning Wagers: KC -5.5, Under (55) Kyler Murray threw for 188 yards and two TDs while rushing for 74 yards and adding another TD on the ground.Winning Wagers: ARI -101, Under (56)

offensive coordinator Bill Lazor denied that players have a problem with him Tyus Jones Jersey or his offense. prior to last week's pivotal matchup that several offensive players believe Lazor's on the locker room and were frustrated by the offense's inconsistency. Lazor told reporters Monday he didn't read the report, but believes he acts appropriately toward his players and values their input. "I think it's about what a normal NFL offensive team would be," he said, . "So I've had players tell me how much they appreciate the standard of expectations we have and I've had some players in a very profe sional way over time come up and maybe say, 'Hey, I C.J. Miles Jersey think this other approach might help us at times.'" Darlington's piece within the ' locker room, but fairly added that patience was nece sary as Lazor moved on in his first year as Miami's coordinator. One big question from Darlington was how much freedom quarterback is given to read defenses and change plays at the line of scrimmage. Lazor addre sed that concern, stating that audibles and changes are built into the play-calling and praised his young quarterback for making appropriate reads. John Konchar Jersey "Ryan (Tannehill) has more options than a lot of quarterbacks that we've coached," Lazor said. "Now, we do certain things differently. Some of them are what you would call verbal audibles, some of them are right at the snap, some of them are built in options Mike Conley Jersey . It's how we choose to play football. Ryan has the ability to handle those things and in my opinion does them very well. I think that's one of his strengths. He uses all of the different options, whether they be audibles or built in options to get the ball distributed around the field. That's probably when we've played our best offensively, is when he's used all of those things." Wins quiet a lot of frustration, Xavier Tillman Jersey as last week proved. However, if Miami spirals in their effort to earn a playoff bid these i sues could return full-throated. The latest Around The NFL Podcast from an action-packed Week 11. Find more Around The NFL content on .

As the dust begins to settle following the 2015 , the pre-draft smokescreens that helped keep the draft plans of NFL clubs under wraps are beginning to di sipate. Around the NFL examined two days before the draft.Here's a quick look at what resulted from those four, plus four more examples of NFL club reps who were shooting straight with a pre-draft narrative.Smokescreens1. Redskins open to drafting a QBWhen Washington picked up a fifth-year option on quarterback , general Jermaine Eluemunor Jersey manager Scott McCloughan indicated the move on the team's draft plans.Result: The club had 10 draft picks and didn't choose a quarterback. It's hard to imagine that happening if the club hadn't made its commitment to Griffin.2. Chargers open to Rivers tradeOne of the most intriguing subplots in the days before the draft was the notion of the trading quarterback , presumably to move up in the draft and pick Oregon quarterback . ATN's Marc Se sler even came directly from the club.Result: A Rivers trade didn't happen, wouldn't have happened, couldn't have happened. And with a rookie presence like now in the backfield, the San Diego offense is far better for standing pat.3. Eagles look to move BradfordAfter Philly Mark Bavaro Jersey acquired quarterback in a trade with the in the offseason, there was talk that coach Chip Kelly was prepared to deal Bradford before he ever had a chance to play a down. Kelly himself might have triggered speculation by saying he had been for Bradford just after acquiring him.Result: Kelly has proved willing to make unorthodox moves to alter the look of the Phil McConkey Jersey , but this would have been beyond unorthodox, even for a coach who was clearly smitten with Mariota. A Bradford deal, of course, never materialized.4. Titans ready to tap MettenbergerFew balloons were overinflated and floated higher before the draft than the promise showed as a rookie quarterback for the last season. As the narrative went, the were perhaps content to let a sixth-round pick steer the offense in a crucial year for coach Ken Whisenhunt.Result: The club was so high on Mettenberger that it spent the No. 2 pick of the draft on Mariota, despite the fact that he might struggle as a rookie in adapting to a pro-style offense. Remember while Mettenberger totes Mariota's water this fall that he "has all the tools."Shooting straight1. Cowboys content at RB owner Jerry Jones had said that picking a running back was for the club. He obviously wasn't kidding, because eight Dallas draft picks inexplicably came and went without the club acquiring one to compete with free-agent signee Chris Hubbard Jersey , for whom expectations are measured at best.2. Steelers reloading secondary team president Art Rooney II indicated before the draft that Pittsburgh would be on defensive backs to bolster an ailing secondary -- did they ever. Pittsburgh invested on cornerbacks and and tacked on ball-hawking safety , who made an NCAA record-tying 14 interceptions last year, with its final choice.3. Whaley stands pat general manager Doug Whaley danced around the quarterback question throughout the pre-draft proce s, saying the team at the position. Few believed him, not with 's status as a starter looking as slippery as ever. In the end, the Buffalo QB trio of Manuel, , and came out of the draft .4. Mariota to playAt Leo Durocher Jersey the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, coach Ken Whisenhunt said that if the club drafted Mariota with the No. 2 overall pick, it for a year as a developmental pick. The pick, Whisenhunt implied, is just too high to cede a rookie impact. Well, after taking Mariota with that very pick, Whisenhunt post-draft.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *.

The brought a familiar name to their facility for a visit this week -- UCF receiver , son of former receiver Brett Perriman -- but that doesn't mean Detroit was nece sarily familiar to him."I don't remember coming to any of his games or coming to Detroit at all, so it's kind of cool to come back and experience how it was when he was here," Isaac Seumalo Jersey .When fans remember the elder Perriman best, they remember 1995. That was a of 108 catches, 1,488 yards and nine touchdowns, but it was also a year Breshad would have been too young to recall; he was just two years old. The question NFL scouts have is whether Breshad Perriman can consistently have a year like that in the NFL Mike Quick Jersey , and nothing about his pro-day performance last week suggests he couldn't. Perriman , a time that amazed scouts on hand who surely expected le s from a receiver of his size (6-2, 212 pounds).Perriman has worked his way into being a potential first-round pick, and currently ranks No. 30 -- just within first-round range -- Tanner Mckee Jersey on NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah's . Perriman's athleticism aside, his game still needs some polish. So what does he need to work on most?"Mainly route running and hands," Perriman . "Not so much as far as the hands part, but as the concentration. I had a lot of concentration drops last year, probably a little bit too many. And I want to improve on my route running and get used to doing different routes, slots routes, and things like that. I feel like it's been working tremendously Laekin Vakalahi Jersey for me."Perriman said it would "mean the world" to him to be drafted by the club that employed his father for six of his 11 NFL Jon Dorenbos Jersey seasons."He's helped me a lot," Breshad Perriman said. "He tells me the ins and outs about the whole game and the busine s part of it, but at the same time he gives me the leeway and freedom to experience things by myself."The at the receiver position, although their are on the line of scrimmage, so a Perriman- sequel seems unlikely.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *.

It has not been a flattering run for the , particularly when looking at their past six games.Really, it's been an unflattering season for Buffalo outside their Week 4 win over the . At the time, that felt like a statement game. Now, it looks more like an outlier or a point of punctuation and a pivot point for Buffalo's season.The Bills defense allowed 288 yards per game through Week 4 and 370.8 yards per game since Week 5, as noted by ESPN. In those same timeframes, they've gone from scoring 34.8 points per game to 20.2, and they've gone from allowing 13.8 points per game to 21.At the start of the season, they were built to have balance, with quarterback elevating the offense and coach Sean McDermott elevating the defense. Allen needed to keep doing Boomer Esiason Jersey what the best quarterbacks do: leverage his unique physical a sets with smart play.ADVERTISEMENT But instead, we've seen mental mistakes crop up. Allen is tied for an NFL-high nine interceptions with, and. (Not the best company.) It feels fitting, too, that Allen should be in the same spot as Howell, because the quarterback plays a bit like Allen did when he was a rookie. But it's not Allen's rookie year anymore. He and Howell shouldn't be in any of the same categories. And yet, there they are.Allen's poor play is currently a chicken-or-egg question.The egg: Is this just the Allen many predicted would bust when he was drafted No. 7 overall in 2018? Is he just a hard-headed QB with a propensity for risk?"It's the old cliche: In order to win you have to stop yourself from losing," Allen said.Now, if it's clich, then Allen has probably heard it 100 times. And for whatever reason, it's not sinking in. But if there were anyone who Ricardo Allen Jersey might get it to sink it, it could have been Tom Brady, who basically lectured Allen on decision-making recently on the "Let's Go!" podcast." Allen is like my oldest son," Brady said in a conversation with Allen and host Jim Gray. "I try to tell him, but in the end, he's just got to do it his own way. We have to sometimes make decisions in certain moments to check the ball down or to gain a few yards and move on."There is another option the chicken. Maybe Allen is in an offensive system that is predictable and lacking in a supporting cast. Because of those constraints, he feels the need to flout coaching and good decision-making and force the ball into bad situations in hopes it works out.Now that's still on Allen. But it points to a broader i sue with offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, who isn't getting the most out of his offense."The big thing for us is not becoming one dimensional, predictable," Dorsey told reporters Monday. "And I think that's what we try to do. We tried to open up some series with some RPOs. We tried some drop-back pa ses. We tried some run game. We've got to be able to do that to keep the defense off-balance, so that we don't become predictable, and we have to do that in a way that's efficient for us."Translation: They've tried a few things but nothing is working yet. (Now, that list of things that Dorsey has tried is not a particularly creative list: run, pa s Jackson Carman Jersey and run-pa s-option. But he's not going to broadcast the fine details of what, exactly, he's doing at a more minute level.)Whatever the answer is, Allen's mistakes are burning the Bills. For the past two seasons, Allen and quarterback have been in the top 10 for interceptions rankings. And their teams overcome that risky behavior through good defense and makeup big plays. Basically, Allen might get intercepted on a risky play once, but or or someone else would convert the next two risky plays for ma sive chunk yardage or a touchdown.That's not happening this year. Instead, opponents are punishing Allen and the Bills.What's alarming is that the stats show that opponents can punish the Bills even more. Buffalo ranks seventh in giveaways but 14th in points allowed off turnovers (40). That number is likely to get worse, given that the Bills had 11 takeaways in the first four weeks but just three since then. And while they only gave up five turnovers in the first four games, they have put up nine from Weeks 5 to 9.Bills drop to 5-4 after lo s to Bengals. Time to hit panic button? The truth is that right now the defense isn't very good, largely due to high-impact injuries. And McDermott's no-nonsense scheme is meant to highlight its talented players. Because of Cincinnati Bengals Jersey a few years of poor drafting, the Bills don't have depth behind their top-tier talent.With all their injuries most notably to cornerback and linebacker McDermott's defensive unit lacks teeth. Even edge has yet to play at the expected level amid his extended recovery from an ACL injury. In his 24 snaps Sunday against the Bengals, he posted the team's second lowest PFF grade on defense with zero tackles (and a mi sed tackle) with one pre sure on a 7.1% win rate (ninth among defenders).The Bills have done what they can to make up for their injuries, with the additions of cornerback (a trade acquisition) and defensive tackle (a free-agent signing). But they're complementary pieces, not centerpieces like White and Milano.The Bills defense is doing what it can to keep the team in the game, with the offense floundering. But it's tough for McDermott & Co. when they simply lack talent."I get it. I understand everyone's frustration. I absolutely do," McDermott said Monday. "We're working extremely hard to make the adjustments we have to make, Nick McCloud Jersey and Ken is doing the same. So I remain confident in Ken and our offensive staff." Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. The Bills have turned into a team we barely recognize. Yes, the numbers look OK, especially the advanced statistics. But a closer look at recent performances paint a much grimmer picture. While they looked liked they were building toward Super Bowl contention after Week 4, they have since created overwhelming evidence of ineptitude, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.It's time for the Bills to worry. It's time for them to get urgent. It's time to realize how bad things have gotten.A turnaround starts and finishes with Allen. He is their superstar. He has the talent to change the season. But he has been so inconsistent this season that his coaches and teammates need to implore him to elevate his game.Because if he can't, Buffalo's playoff hopes will begin to dwindle.Prior to joining FOX Sports as the AFC East reporter, Henry McKenna spent seven years covering the Patriots for USA TODAY Sports Media Group and Boston Globe Media. Follow him on Twitter at @henrycmckenna.

The , and people acro s the country are furiously booking hotel rooms and flights to ensure they're present for some phenomenal matchups this year.NFL.com has already put together the for fans based on the top NFL games of the 2015 season, but what about those who love college football as much as the NFL? College Football 24/7 is here to help and has a sembled the top-five road trips for college football and NFL games in 2015.Each week might not feature Dzanan Musa Jersey the absolute best college football or NFL matchup, but rather, the best combination of games that fans could easily attend over a weekend.1. Primetime comes to Indiana2. Rivalry Week meets Turkey DayNFL game: at , 12:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26College game:Ohio State at Michigan on Nov. 28Distance:45 miles between Ford Field and the Big House, Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor.The skinny:NFL and college football fans have plenty to give thanks for on this weekend. The annual Day game features Chip Kelly's (and po sibly a pair of Heisman Trophy winners at quarterback) traveling to face and the , a playoff team last season looking to do more in 2015. That game should have plenty of wide-open offense, which NFL and college fans won't mind. Two days later, Jim Harbaugh takes to the field for his first rivalry game as head coach of the Wolverines, and it just so happens to be against Urban Meyer and the defending national champion Buckeyes. Hard to have more Langston Galloway Jersey compelling storylines than this two-game swing. These are the top 10 college football rivalry games, as determined by the College Football 24/7 staff. 3. Texas two-step4. Lone Star, three stopsNFL games: at , 4:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26; at , 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 29College game:Baylor at TCU on Nov. 27Distance:264 miles between AT&T Stadium and NRG StadiumThe skinny:If No. 2 on this list doesn't float your boat for weekend, this Texas road trip might. You can start off on Turkey Day with the and , which brings the interesting sub-plot of being the first game for against his old team. The following day you can catch the Andre Drummond Jersey Big 12 game of the year -- a grudge match between TCU and Baylor in what might be for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Finally, you can cap things off with a trip down I-45 to catch the and duking things out. If you're really adventurous, you can even detour to Baton Rouge, La., for Texas A&M vs. LSU.5. California road tripNFL games: at , 8:25 p.m. ET on Oct. 22; at , 4:05 p.m. ET on Oct. 25College games:Utah State at San Diego State on Oct. 23; Utah at USC on Oct. 24Distance: 712 miles between Levi's Stadium, Qualcomm Stadium, and the L.A. Memorial ColiseumThe skinny:Who's up for a Isiah Thomas Jersey road trip along the coast of California? You can start out in the Bay Area with another edition of the great rivalry between the and at Levi's Stadium (or if you prefer to start in Los Angeles, Cal at UCLA is the same night). Then you can watch football for four straight days with a trip down to see a big Mountain West matchup between QB Chuckie Keeton's Utah State squad and San Diego State. The following day you can head up to Los Angeles, where USC will look to return to glory against a Utah team that is top-20-worthy this season. Finally, you can wind up back in San Diego, where the and will hook up Josh Jackson Jersey , perhaps to decide which franchise moves to the Los Angeles area. You can follow Bryan Fischer on Twitter at .

Tottenham will play their final home game of the season tomorrow against Mark Hughes Manchester City. The penultimate game of the season will Michael Porter Jr. Jersey see Manchester City arrive in London with both sides still in the hunt for Europa League football next season- with the winners of the game likely to contest Fulham for a place in the European competition. Manchester City currently lie a point below Tottenham, meaning a Spurs win would ensure that City could finish no higher than eight, one place below a Europa League spot.Team NewsTOTTENHAM:Fitne s tests:Zokora (groin), A sou-Ekotto (ankle/foot)Mi sing: Dawson (ankle), Bent (knee), Palacios (compa sionate leave), OHara (knee), Lennon (groin).Aaron Lennon once againfails to make the Spurs squad afternot recovering from his groin problem. The injury comes as a great blow for both Spurs and Lennon as the young winger was playing incredibly well before his injury, and the player was greatly mi sed during the 0-0 stalemate with Everton last week.Jamie OHara is out for the rest of the season after having a knee operation, and both Michael Dawson and leading scorer Darren Bent are set to mi s yet another premier league fixture. Wilson Palicios completes the list of definite absentees- hes still in Honduras recovering after the death of his younger brother.Both Benoit A sou-Ekotto and Didier Zokora are expected to complete late fitne s tests after suffering ankle and groin injuries respectively. Ledley King is set to start after he apologised to Harry Redknapp following his nightclub shenanigans (). Tom Huddlestone looks set to start in midfield whilst Heurelho Gomes seems to have kept his place in goal despite some poor keeping last week against Everton.EXPECTED TEAM LINE-UP: (5-3-2)GomesCorluka King WoodgateHutton BaleHuddlestoneJenasModricKeane© DefoeMANCHESTER CITY:Tests: Sturridge (hip/thigh), Wright-Phillips (ankle/foot). Will Barton Jersey Mi sing: Benjani (thigh), Bellamy (knee), Hamann (ankle/foot), Robinho (groin)Robinhois out- meaning both sides leading goalscorers are absent from tomorrows clash. Benjani and Bellamy are also confirmed casualties, leaving Mark Hughes with a headache over who to play up-front. Martin Petrov and young Felipe Caicedo are set to start.Experienced centre midfielder Didier Hamann has damaged his foot and Sturridge is unlikely to feature- though the youngster will undergo a fitne s test. Shaun Wright-Phillips will also be tested, and could settle for a place on the bench.EXPECTED TEAM LINE-UP: (4-5-1)GivenRichards Onuoha Dunne© BridgeElano Ireland Kompany De JongPetrov CaicedoHead to Heads:LUKA MODRIC VS. ELANOThe battle of the playmakers. With Elano standing at 5ft 9in and Luka Modricjust half an inch smaller neither of the players are seen are seen as gritty ball winning midfielders but both have amazing vision and fantastic dribbling skills. Elano has also shown his skill at hitting long range shots this season, so Heurelho Gomes will need to be on his guard. Modric will probably be deployed on the left hand side of midfield or as a shadow striker behind Defoe and Keane. Elano will most likely start on the right- so expect a direct clash. Both sides are also mi sing their defensive midfielders (Hamann and Palicios) so there should be a multitude of opportunities Facundo Campazzo Jersey for both of the playmakers.KING V CAICIDOThe Ecuadorian youngster plays in a direct style and has impre sed for City this season. Ledley Kingplays for the first time after his nightclub antics and the defender will probably endure his fair share of taunting from both City and Liverpool fans in the next week. Caicedo has only hit three goals in twenty-four appearances for Manchester City, but the forward could still pose a threat to the Spurs defence. However, you would hope a defender of Kings calibre would be able to bo s Caicedo for the majority of the game...KEANE V DUNNEThe two Irish stars are best friends and its no secret that Robbie was gutted when Dunne failed to secure a move to Spurs at the end of last season. However there will be no prisoners held when these two meet, with the outcome of their rivalry pivotal to the matches result. Keane has been playing well of late and has linked up well with former strike partner Jermain Defoe, so expect Dunne to be tested.Recent FormTottenham have been enjoying a fine spell under Harry Redknapp, and he has led the club from bottom of the table to Europa League challengers. That form has slightly dipped of late, with the club failing to beat Everton last week and losing to Manchester United. However Tottenham fans have the right to feel incredibly aggrieved after some dubious decisions in that particular clash, and Spurs have not conceded at home in six games.LAST FIVE FIXTURES:Sat May 09 2009Everton(A)0 0Sat Apr 11 2009West Ham United(H)1 0Sun Apr 19 2009Newcastle United(H)1 0Sat Apr 25 2009Manchester United(A)2 5Sat May 02 2009West Bromwich Albion(H)1 0Manchester City have blown hot and cold under Mason Plumlee Jersey Mark Hughes leadership, but a late push has seen the Blues fired into the top half of the table. However City have scored only eleven points this season on their travels, and lost last week in the Manchester derby, losing 2-0 to their more illustrious rivals.LAST FIVE FIXTURES:Sun Apr 19 2009West Bromwich Albion(H)4 2Sat Apr 25 2009Everton(A)2 1Sat May 02 2009Blackburn Rovers(H)3 1Sun May 10 2009Manchester United(A)0 2Sun Apr 12 2009Fulham(H)1 3PREDICTION:Most predictions acro s the internet have Spurs down as getting the three points tomorrow, but I expect a tight clash. We will mi s Palicios desperately, and I dont think a 5-3-2 formation is attacking enough. Elanos long shots could trouble Gomes and Aaron Lennons absence will be felt. Ive got the game down as a 2-1 City win with Huddlestone opening the scoring before Petrov and Elano secure the win for City.And finallyThe race for 7th place.FULHAM travel to St. James Park in the Tyler Lydon Jersey hope of securing a Europa League spot. Newcastle are celebrating their first win under Alan Shearer, after beating rivals Middlesbrough 3-1 this week. One more win would all but complete Newcastles escape from relegation, and the Magpies will probably fancy their chances against ateam notoriously bad on the road. Im hoping Newcastle do us a favour, 2-1 to the Magpies. Meanwhile, WEST HAMare away to Everton, the team that held us last week. Everton have one eye on the F.A Cup final against Chelsea and are expected to rest a number of players, giving West Ham the chance to regain the 7th place spot. I think West Ham will triumph 3-1.

LSU has lost its defensive coordinator and the Tigers are losing starting defenders early to the draft, too. Coordinator John Chavis Lonzo Ball Jersey is leaving for the same job at Texas A&M, and whoever replaces him will have to make do without linebacker Kwon Alexander, , and cornerback Jalen Collins, who announced Thursday via Instagram In addition, the Baton Rouge Advocate reports that safety Jalen Mills is telling players that he Jerry West Jersey 's Collins' decision was not a surprise, though the Advocate reported that Collins said he was given a "stay-in-school" grade from the Advisory Board. JaVale McGee Jersey Mills (6-foot, 194 pounds), , started at cornerback for two seasons before moving to safety this season, and his versatility will be a selling point. Collins (6-2, 198) Devontae Cacok Jersey has excellent size. Both would seem to be candidates to be selected in the middle rounds, with teams likely higher on Collins than Mills.LSU has lost 17 players Jared Dudley Jersey in the past two drafts to early entry, more than any other school. Mike Huguenin can be reached at [email protected]. You also can follow him on Twitter .

Hearts striker Christian Nade has been been ordered to lose weight before he can be considered for the first team again. The former Sheffield United player arrived at Tynecastle at the end of last years summer transfer window and has rarely played a full match since.On arrival we were informed that Nade was short Mario Hezonja Jersey of matches and would take time to gain full fitne s. He found himself in the starting line-up on many occasions but was never able to go the full ninety. As the season progre sed there appeared little improvement, with regards to the Frenchmans fitne s, and injury towards the end of the season set him back even further.Manager Csaba Laszlo criticised some of the top earners at Tynecastle for being lazy recently, without naming any names. Laszlo spoke with the Scotsman newspaper about Nade yesterday and the Romanian-born Hungarian spoke positively about the player in the present, however, seemed critical of his recent past Jacob Evans III Jersey . When I arrived at Hearts, people told me they hadnt seen Christian Nade for a long time on the training field. Now, he is beginning to work.This is a big challenge but I am so happy for the technical team because we pushed Nade back on to the training field. He is taking to the bicycle, showing a positive attitude and we have changed this.He would like to come back but now the question is will it be inone month or maybe two months? We must be careful not to Bill Bradley Jersey get him injured. His weight is very high and he must be a little bit slimmer. He must work very hard and he is doing this but I think he still needs time.If we are very realistic, maybe in one month he will be ready. The player is making a big effort to come back, maybe that was not there before. He has changed now and he says he wants to work, his mentality has changed.In attack I would like to have a striker who is more confident and more experienced, someone who can score.This is profe sional football, you must score goals and win games.One forward who has Taj Gibson Jersey been linked with Hearts can certainly score but may be a little short on experience. Derek Riordan has spent the last two season in the Celtic reserves making very few first team appearances.The rumour linking the former Hibs player to Tynecastle was reignited last night when it was claimed, during the BBC RadioScotland coverage of Rangers v Kaunas, that Jim Spence had heard that Riordan could be heading to Edinburgh but not Hibs.Many in the Hearts support would not accept Riordan due to his past as a Hibs player. He certainly has the quality, or has shown it in the past he was on the verge of a becoming a regular in the Scotland squad before he signed for Celtic Reserves but as the player is obviously in dire need of a fresh start and regular first team football. Would it really be a good move for him to come Maurice Harkless Jersey to a club under pre sure to perform, with half the support on his back before he has kicked a ball?

The media CONVINCED us it was defense at #8 for the in the 2024 NFL draft. No other thought is po sible, right? Gospel. Free $!Wrong.A gentle reminder (this coming from the man who had to take a smoke break covering Round 1 of the NFL Draft) at the end of the day the decisions of three men Reggie Perry Jersey ultimately steer this splintery ship: Head Coach Raheem Morris, General Manager Terry Fontenot &Owner Arthur Blank.Opinion and authority are valuable in collaborative Atlanta in their scaled differences: silver & gold.RCB #21 Mike HughesIf you claim to have predicted as CB2 on August 1st: Sure you did honey, of course, you did.This leaves initially projected running as the lead rotational corner for LCB A.J. Terrell and Hughes at RCB. Well, maybe Phillips is headed to Nickel? Does not seem so. Having largely been projected as a nickel to cater to DeAndre Jordan Jersey his 5'9" size comingout of Utah, Dee Alford is currently running as the starting Nickel.Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake directly addre sed his opinion of Hughes>Phillips III recentlyHughes) had a really good spring and has earned the right to play more snaps.Opinion and authority are valuable in collaborative Atlanta in their scaled differences: silver & gold.My opinion Joe Harris Jersey is to disagree and side with Phillips III>Hughes, so Im going to have to see it going forward.SS #27 Richie GrantSecondarily surprising - Richie Grant leading snaps ahead of second-year DeMarcco Hellams.Raheem Morris and Arthur Smith see players differently, for example:I told Richie when I got here that I was wrong on him, Morris said. I didn't think he was as good a player as he is. And he's played well and does some good things, tackles strong. I was in another place when I evaluated him.-Raheem MorrisThus we must remember to not put too much stock in Grants role change down the stretch last season favoring Hellams.Grant faced a change drastic enough to go from 26 James Harden Jersey consecutive starts to a consecutive snap count of 11%, 38%, and 42%, even with an increase in 3-safety defensive packages by then Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen. Pour salt in this wound, 3-safety defense and its safety utilization similarities to Cover 2 cater to Grants apparent strengths as Terry Fontenot put it, Where Richie excelled more was playing near theline of scrimmage, pre suring, even adding He's got to improve things in coverage.4i/5T/OLB #50 James Smith-WilliamsAt 6'3", 265, and listing three positions, fight the innate response to fear that Smith-Williams has no place to call home.Over 400 snaps of playing time as Andre Roberson Jersey a on a defensive line featuring Montez Sweat, Chase Young, Jonathan Allen & DaRon Payne to name a few can find a spot in a weaker Atlanta room vs. 2023 Washington. In Jimmy Lakes base 3-4 with surrounding personnel, project Smith-Williams in the Weakside Linebacker role directly competing with breakout-thirsty third-year .Should he find himself sliding to a rotational role, the heavy playing free snap plan forSmith-Williams has been there from Raheem Morriss initial pursuit in Free Agency.