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NC State is reportedly considering former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers as a candidate for its head football coaching job. CBS Sports notes the move would be unconventional, since Rivers has no college head coaching experience, but argues he could still be the right fit for the program. Discussion centers on whether his ties to the school outweigh his lack of a coaching résumé.
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Prediction market platform Polymarket is being heavily promoted this week through a wave of $25 sign-up bonuses tied to major sporting events, including NFL Week 7 matchups like Cowboys-Eagles and Chiefs-Seahawks, Monday Night Football, the World Series and college football. Sports outlets including CBS Sports, FOX Sports and Sports Illustrated are publishing branded promo codes as the platform pushes to attract new bettors.
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Prediction market platform Polymarket is drawing heavy search interest across multiple countries, driven by a wave of promo code offers tied to weekend sports. Outlets including CBS Sports, MLive and MMA Junkie are promoting bonus deals for betting on college football matchups like Utah-Houston and Indiana-Michigan, NFL games, the World Series and UFC 333. The offers typically promise bonuses of around $25 for new users. Trending in Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, the UK and France.
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A wave of changes is reshaping NFL booth lineups. JJ Watt has landed a full-time deal as CBS's lead analyst, replacing Tony Romo, whose performance has drawn sharp criticism. Meanwhile, speculation is building around Troy Aikman's ESPN future and Travis Kelce emerging as a coveted broadcasting prospect, with Greg Olsen's situation also drawing attention as networks reshuffle top commentary roles.
- 5NFL trade deadline: Eagles, Colts star and two starting quarterbacks top candidate list▼NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, a star Colt and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates
With the NFL trade deadline approaching, CBS Sports has published a ranking of the top 25 trade candidates across the league. The list features four Philadelphia Eagles players, a star Indianapolis Colt and two current starting quarterbacks, highlighting how several contenders and rebuilding teams could reshuffle rosters before the cutoff.
- 6Vikings claim top spot in Week 8 NFL Power Rankings▼Prisco's NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Lone unbeaten Vikings take over top spot
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has released his NFL Week 8 Power Rankings, placing the Minnesota Vikings in the number one position as the league's only remaining undefeated team. The rankings mark a shift at the top of the NFL hierarchy heading into the second half of the season, giving fans plenty to debate about where their teams stand.
- 7How NFL broadcasting rights are split across providers●The NFL football season spans 18 weeks from September through January with hundreds of games. Broadcasting rights are di
The NFL season runs 18 weeks from September through January, with hundreds of games spread across a fragmented broadcast landscape. Rights are divided among NBC, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video for prime-time slots, alongside CBS, Fox, NFL Network, Paramount+ and other providers, meaning fans often need multiple subscriptions to follow their teams.
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Country star Miranda Lambert will perform the halftime show at the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, CBS News reports. The annual Thanksgiving matchup is one of the NFL's most-watched traditions, and the halftime entertainment routinely draws as much attention as the game itself. Lambert's booking puts a major country name at the center of this year's holiday broadcast.
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The Minnesota Vikings face the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL Week 7 matchup, with fans checking broadcast coverage maps to see whether the game airs on Fox or CBS in their region. Interest in the fixture is trending as viewers plan their Sunday viewing and sports outlets publish week-by-week broadcasting guides.
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CBS Sports and Tony Romo are parting ways after nine years, with the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback leaving his role as the network's top NFL game analyst. The split follows Romo's July arrest on drunk driving charges. J.J. Watt is reported to be taking on a permanent top analyst role in CBS's booth, while commentary continues over whether Romo should ever return to broadcasting.
- 11NFL trade deadline: Eagles, Colts players top 25 candidate list●NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, two more Colts and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates
With the NFL trade deadline approaching, CBS Sports has published a ranking of the top 25 trade candidates across the league. The list features four Philadelphia Eagles, two additional Indianapolis Colts beyond one already noted, and two starting quarterbacks who could reportedly be on the move. The rankings give fans a snapshot of which players and teams, including the Eagles and Colts, are most likely to make deals before the deadline.
- 12NFL trade deadline matchmaker: Vikings add Jonathan Taylor, Chiefs target receiver▼NFL trade deadline matchmaker: Vikings add Jonathan Taylor to boost offense, Chiefs nab WR
Ahead of the NFL trade deadline, a CBS Sports analysis pairs teams with potential trade targets, proposing that the Minnesota Vikings acquire Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to boost their offense and that the Kansas City Chiefs pursue a wide receiver. The piece fuels speculation among fans about which roster moves could happen before the deadline.
- 13Computer model backs Steelers and Rams in Week 8 NFL picks▼Week 8 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Steelers and Rams
CBS Sports' NFL projections have released their Week 8 picks, with the model siding with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams against the spread. The selections come as bettors and fans weigh the latest odds heading into this week's slate of games, with the model's track record often drawing attention before Sunday's matchups.
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Fans are tracking a packed football schedule across several codes. In the NFL, Week 7 inactives list players ruled out for Sunday's 12 games, while CBS Sports has published Week 7 college football picks and betting lines. In soccer, Italian papers report pressure building on Inter and Napoli under embittered coach Luciano Spalletti, and in England West Ham's penalty miss cost them top spot in the Championship after a QPR draw. In Ireland, Crossmaglen's Stephen Morris previews the Armagh final against Killeavy.
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CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco has released his predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season. He picks the Detroit Lions to edge out the Green Bay Packers in a close divisional matchup, and has the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the New Orleans Saints in the league's game staged in Paris. The picks give fans a talking point ahead of the weekend's slate of games.
- 16Eagles Face Cowboys in Week 7 Monday Night Football▼Eagles vs. Cowboys odds, picks, player props: Expert's NFL Week 7 best bets for Monday Night Football
The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys meet in a Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup, with oddsmakers and betting experts publishing picks, player props and best bets ahead of kickoff. Analysts at CBS Sports have broken down the spread and offered selections for the NFC East rivalry game, drawing attention from NFL fans and bettors sizing up both teams' seasons.
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The Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions are facing off, with live coverage of the NFL matchup circulating among sports fans. Streams and discussion of the game are spreading widely, as viewers follow score updates and key plays. Interest centers on how both teams are performing as the season progresses.
- 18NFL Week 8 picks: Bills edge Ravens, Browns snap drought▼NFL Week 8 picks and score predictions: Bills survive Baltimore, Browns end 38-year drought
CBS Sports has released its NFL Week 8 picks and score predictions, forecasting a narrow Bills win in Baltimore and a Browns victory that would end a 38-year drought. The predictions cover key matchups across the week's schedule, giving fans score projections for Sunday's games and framing Cleveland's game as a potential historic moment for the franchise.
- 19Seahawks acquire All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from Colts▼Quenton Nelson trade: Seahawks acquire All-Pro guard from Colts for two draft picks, per report
The Seattle Seahawks have acquired star guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two draft picks, according to a CBS Sports report. Nelson, a multiple-time All-Pro, is widely regarded as one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, and the move would significantly bolster Seattle's interior line while marking a major roster shift for Indianapolis.
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The Dallas Cowboys are taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, with fans searching for ways to watch the matchup live. The NFC East rivals' meetings regularly draw large audiences, and discussion has centred on where the game is being broadcast and how the division race could be affected by the result.
- 21Mike Tomlin embraces Steelers bias in CBS booth role●Tomlin doesn’t care if he comes off biased toward the Steelers when he’s in the booth with CBS Sports. # Steelers # NFL
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is drawing attention for his work as a guest analyst with CBS Sports, saying he has no concern about appearing biased toward Pittsburgh while covering games in the broadcast booth. Fans are discussing the candid stance, with many enjoying his straight-talking support of his own team during NFL coverage.
- 22NFL Week 7 TV coverage maps released for Fox and CBS▼Which NFL games are Fox, CBS broadcasting? Week 7 coverage maps
USA Today has published the Week 7 NFL coverage maps showing which games Fox and CBS will broadcast in each region this Sunday. Fans use these regional breakdowns to find out which matchup airs on local television and which markets get each broadcast. The maps are released weekly during the NFL season ahead of the game slate.
- 23Week 7 NFL betting guide offers model and expert picks●Week 7 NFL betting guide, props, spreads: Model, expert, parlay, DFS and season-long fantasy picks revealed Week 7 NFL p
SportsLine and CBS Sports have released their Week 7 NFL betting guide, combining a proven computer model with a team of Vegas experts. The guide covers point spreads, player props, parlays, DFS lineups and season-long fantasy picks ahead of the weekend's games, giving bettors a full slate of recommendations to weigh.
- 24AI model releases NFL picks for every Week 8 game●Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 8 game
CBS Sports has published score predictions and picks for all NFL Week 8 matchups generated by a self-learning AI model. The feature, part of the outlet's regular betting and preview coverage, gives projected winners and scores for each game this week. Fans and bettors are weighing the model's calls against expert picks and odds as the week's slate approaches.
- 25Patriots and Dolphins to meet in Miami on November 1, 2026●Patriots-Dolphins is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. Local time on CBS at Hard Rock Stadium in Miam
The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are scheduled to play on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. local time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with the game airing on CBS. It is a Week 8 AFC East matchup, and Miami's official tickets page lists the same date and kickoff time. Fans are noting the scheduling details and availability of tickets for the divisional clash.
- 26Self-learning AI releases NFL Week 7 picks and score predictions▼Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 7 game
CBS Sports has published score predictions and picks for every Week 7 NFL game, generated by its self-learning artificial intelligence model. The model has been used throughout the season to forecast outcomes of each matchup. Fans are weighing the AI's calls against their own, particularly on close spreads and totals, as it offers a data-driven view of all 14 games this week.
- 27Expert predicts exact scores for every Week 7 NFL game▼Week 7 NFL score predictions, best picks today: Expert reveals exact scores for every NFL game
CBS Sports has published expert predictions and best picks for Week 7 of the NFL season, projecting exact final scores for every game on the schedule. The feature aims to guide fans and bettors weighing their picks for the week's matchups, part of the usual wave of weekly analysis and prediction content that accompanies each round of NFL fixtures.
- 28NFL Week 7 TV broadcast maps released for Sunday games▼TV broadcast map for NFL Week 7: Find every game on Sunday
Broadcast maps showing which NFL Week 7 games will air in which regions on Sunday have been published by outlets including Falcons Wire and Yahoo Sports. The maps help fans see which matchups their local CBS and Fox stations will carry this weekend, covering regional coverage windows and the national games on the schedule.
- 29NFL survivor pool advice for Week 7 says fade the Browns▼NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 7, 2026: Fade the Browns
CBS Sports has published its Week 7 survivor pool guidance for the 2026 NFL season, advising players to avoid picking Cleveland in knockout formats. The column outlines strategy for staying alive in survivor pools, which eliminate any entrant whose team loses that week. Such picks get attention as pools shrink and each weekly choice becomes higher-stakes.
- 30NFL Week 7 TV coverage map released for CBS and Fox▼NFL Week 7 coverage map: Full TV schedule for CBS, Fox regional broadcasts
The full television schedule for NFL Week 7 has been laid out, showing which games will air regionally on CBS and Fox across the United States. Coverage maps let fans see whether their local stations will carry their team's matchup, a perennial point of interest each week of the season.
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Week 7 of the NFL season is here, and broadcast coverage maps showing which games will air in which regions have been published. Fans use the maps to see whether their local stations will carry the featured matchups on CBS and Fox, and to plan viewing around regional blackouts and national broadcasts.
- 32Steelers fans frustrated with cornerbacks playing off coverage●Steelers CBs are always so far back. Can we jam the WRs at times?! # Steelers # NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are questioning the team's defensive scheme after watching cornerbacks line up far off opposing receivers. The complaint asks why the defense rarely jams wide receivers at the line of scrimmage to disrupt routes. Discussion centres on whether softer coverage is leaving Steelers defenders vulnerable to quick, easy completions.
- 33CBS Leads NFL Regular Season Viewership With Chiefs-Raiders Game●NFL Ratings: CBS Leads Regular Season Viewership So Far With Chiefs-Raiders In Week 4
CBS is leading all networks in NFL regular season viewership so far, boosted by its Week 4 broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Deadline. The figures highlight the continued strength of NFL television ratings early in the season, with the Chiefs remaining one of the league's biggest draws.
- 34NFL Week 7 winners and losers ahead of Cowboys-Eagles matchup●Pick Six: NFL Week 7 winners and losers, plus Cowboys-Eagles picks for 'MNF'
CBS Sports published its weekly Pick Six roundup covering the winners and losers from NFL Week 7, along with predictions for the Monday night game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. The feature recaps the biggest storylines from Sunday's slate of games and offers analysis ahead of the NFC East divisional clash.
- 35Patriots upset Bears, Lions edge Packers in Week 7 picks▼Prisco's Week 7 NFL picks: Patriots upset Bears, Lions edge Packers
CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco has released his NFL Week 7 picks, predicting the New England Patriots will upset the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions will narrowly beat the Green Bay Packers. His selections cover the weekend's slate of matchups and give fans talking points ahead of Sunday's games.
- 36NFL Week 7 expert picks against the spread for Sunday▼NFL picks against the spread, Week 7 2026: Expert ATS picks, predictions, player props for Sunday, Oct. 25
CBS Sports has released its expert against-the-spread picks, predictions and player props for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, covering Sunday's slate of games on Oct. 25. The feature offers ATS selections for each matchup plus prop bets, giving bettors and fans guidance heading into the weekend's fixtures.
- 37NFL Week 7 inactives and injury tracker●NFL Week 7 inactives, injury tracker: Latest news, updates on key players
NFL Week 7 is underway with teams releasing their inactive lists and injury updates ahead of Sunday's games. CBS Sports is tracking the latest news on key players' availability, including those ruled out or game-time decisions. Fantasy football managers and bettors are closely monitoring the reports as lineups are finalized.
- 38NFL Week 7 odds and best bets released▼NFL Week 7 odds, picks: Brinson's player props, best bets, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday
NFL Week 7 is here, with CBS Sports' Ryan Brinson laying out his picks, player props, best bets and anytime touchdown scorer selections for Sunday's slate. Bettors are weighing the odds across the week's matchups, looking for value in touchdown scorer markets and prop bets as the season reaches its midpoint.
- 39Did the Browns' draft picks fix their offense?▼Revisiting Browns' 2026 NFL Draft: Did the K.C. Concepcion, Denzel Boston selections fix the offense?
CBS Sports revisits the Cleveland Browns' 2026 NFL Draft class, asking whether selections of wide receivers K.C. Concepcion and Denzel Boston addressed the team's offensive problems. The piece evaluates how the two pass-catchers fit Cleveland's needs, with the question framed around whether the picks were enough to turn around an offense that has struggled.
- 40NFL playoff bracket prediction sees surprise NFC East winner▼Predicting the full 14-team NFL playoff bracket entering Week 7: NFC East produces a surprise winner
CBS Sports has released its full projection of the 14-team NFL playoff bracket heading into Week 7, with a surprise team emerging as the winner of the NFC East. The analysis lays out all seven AFC and seven NFC playoff seeds, sparking debate among fans about which early-season contenders can hold their positions through the rest of the season.