The NFL takes to the field in Sao Paulo, Brazil for a special Friday Night showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
No two teams had more contrasting finishes to 2023 but my Packers vs. Eagles predictions are counting on Philly’s offense to rebound after its late-season faceplant last year.
Read on for my Friday Night Football best bet as I dish out my NFL picks for September 6.
Packers vs Eagles prediction
My best betEagles team total Over 25.5 (-116 at FanDuel)
My analysis
The Philadelphia Eagles’ stumble down the stretch was bad, and almost grotesque enough to forget just how good this team was. Philadelphia is ready to put that wet fart of a finish behind it, especially on offen…
Ralf Rangnick is confident Manchester United’s players still believe in his methods after Monday’s dismal 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford.
Although the interim manager has only this one loss in his six games, United’s recent performances have been unconvincing, with his wish to implement a high-pressing style not in evidence. Before Aston Villa’s visit on Monday in the FA Cup third round, he was asked whether the players were still buying into his approach.
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“They’re at least trying,” he said. “I’m sure they are listening and I think we showed in the last games against [Crystal] Palace, Burnley and in parts…
Ary Borges (Brazil)Borges made an instant impact with three goals on her tournament debut against Panama. She also provided the assist for Bia Zaneratto for Brazil’s fourth. The 23-year-old forward is the youngest Brazilian to record a hat-trick at a World Cup and caught the eye against France as well. She signed for Racing Louisville in December and has settled in after 37 goals in 87 appearances at Palmeiras.
Kerly Théus (Haiti)At only 5ft 4in, Théus is one of the tournament’s shorter goalkeepers but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in ability. The 24-year-old shone for Haiti against England and was unlucky not to come away with the player of the match award. With a strong aerial display, bravery and smart shot stopping, sh…
ESPN’s Seth Wickersham has a new story out detailing the internal dysfunction that has plagued the Cleveland Browns throughout Jimmy Haslam’s ownership of the team. There’s all sorts of good reporting in here that explains what kind of owner Haslam is and how the Browns have been a franchise at war with itself, and there’s also a very funny anecdote about porn. You came here to learn about the porn. From the story: The outside anger was felt inside the building. Marketing executives wanted employees to see how fans were engaging with the Browns on social media, so they projected the Browns feed onto a giant wall at the facility. It was like broadcasting talk radio over the entire building, and one day in particular, it was worse than that. One of the marketing staffers entered …