The Daily Briefing Thursday, September 7, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING It starts tonight in Kansas City.  Let’s enjoy the ride to SB58. Some “predictions”: We can’t say we’re rooting for it – but we see the Eagles hoisting Lombardi in Vegas.  They will beat the Bengals. Teams that will exceed general expectations per the DB – Steelers, Texans, Seahawks, Falcons Teams we…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, September 6, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING After one FBS win, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com thinks Coach Prime should be first for any NFL opening next year. Twenty years ago, two years after retiring from the NFL and then trying during the 2002 season to slip through waivers and join the Raiders, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders made…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, September 10, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Kansas 9/23 Tyler Reddick Kansas 9/23 winner – Started 5th, finished 6th in Stage 1 & 5th in Stage 2, only led final 2 laps Winner pit stops: Tyler Reddick – 8 Stops 37 (G), 66, 83, 110, 129, 168, 215 (G), 263 Stage 1 winner: Kyle Larson…

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NASCAR Bristol Sunday, September 10, 2023

Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights 2022 Bristol Chris Buescher 2022 Bristol winner – Started 20th, finished 7th in Stage 1 & 14th in Stage 2, 169 laps led (most) including final 61 Winner pit stops: Chris Buescher (4 Stops) 95, 237, 356, 439 (All caution)  Top 5 Stage 1 & 2: Christopher…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, September 3, 2023

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Darlington 9/23 Kyle Larson Darlington 9/23 winner – Started 18th, finished 3rd in Stage 1 & 2nd in Stage 2, only led final 55 laps Winner pit stops: Kyle Larson – 7 Stops 33 (G), 66 (G), 150 (G), 182, 218, 270 (G), 312 Stage 1 & 2…

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NASCAR Kansas Sunday, September 3, 2023

Kansas Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Kansas 5/23 Denny Hamlin Kansas winner – Started 8th, Stage 1 winner & finished 10th in Stage 2, 34 laps led, took lead on final lap Winner pit stops: Denny Hamlin – 7 Stops Lap 39 (G), 84, 110, 140, 159, 192, 208 Stage 1 winner: Denny Hamlin…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, September 1, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH   MINNESOTA TE T.J. HOCKENSON is collecting part of the Wilf fortune.  Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com: T.J. Hockenson was back on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice field Thursday, having seemingly put a summer’s worth of injuries and illness behind him. Thursday’s sudden infusion into his bank account surely helped the healing…

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The Daily Briefing Thursday, August 31, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO Could QB JUSTIN FIELDS lead the NFL in rushing in 2023?  Dan Graziano ofESPN.com: Don’t be surprised if … quarterback Justin Fields keeps running.   What I’m hearing: I asked a Bears official if the team wanted Fields to run less this season to avoid putting himself in harm’s…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, August 30, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING If these are the seven biggest surprise cuts of Tuesday, there weren’t too many huge shockers (some will be discussed further with the teams involved below).  Mike Jones of The Athletic: There were a number of proven players who didn’t survive cutdown day, but they likely will resurface elsewhere. Here are seven…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, August 29, 2023

THE DAILY BRIEFING Interesting question from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com to some NFL insiders: Would you rather have Jalen Hurts (No. 3) or Joe Burrow (No. 4)? The consensus is Burrow, but this is closer than I expected. Burrow was the overwhelming No. 2 quarterback in our summer rankings from league personnel, but some favor…

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