Three-touchdown games dominate Week 8

Three-touchdown games dominate Week 8

For almost two months, Alvin Kamara was a source of fantasy frustration, the one player locked out of the New Orleans touchdown party. But all is forgiven after he posted a signature game Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kamara exploded for 158 total yards and three touchdowns, his first three spikes of the year, in the shutout over the hapless Raiders. Kamara was somewhat contained on the ground (18 carries, 62 yards), but his receiving chops were on display, as he secured 9-of-10… Source link

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Christian McCaffrey became the first player since 2005 to run, catch and throw a touchdown in the same game

Christian McCaffrey became the first player since 2005 to run, catch and throw a touchdown in the same game

Christian McCaffrey just did something only four other players have accomplished in modern NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers running back ran, caught and passed for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. The last player to do that was running back LaDanian Tomlinson for the then-San Diego Chargers in 2005. New England Patriots wideout David Patten and Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton also completed the feat. Seven others did it as well, though all were… Source link

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What to know this week

What to know this week

The Federal Reserve’s next policy move and a rush of employment data will headline a busy start to November on Wall Street this week. Markets face another sizable increase to the U.S. central bank’s benchmark interest rate, with officials expected to deliver a fourth-straight 75-basis-point hike after their two-day meeting concludes Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Investors will also tune in to remarks from Chair Jerome Powell following the decision, along with economic projections from Fed… Source link

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Food inflation has ‘gotten out of control’

Food inflation has ‘gotten out of control’

Wolfgang Puck says the luxury dining industry is feeling the pinch of inflation. In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, the world-renowned Chef and restaurateur, broke it down point-blank saying, “some of this thing has gotten out of control.” “The average cost now in our restaurants for food is up 15%, which is a lot,” adding that some other costs like equipment to prepare the food are also on the rise. “I bought the other day cutting boards, for example, for one restaurant I bought 12… Source link

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Florida and Georgia condemn antisemitic message projected onto TIAA Bank Field exterior after game

Florida and Georgia condemn antisemitic message projected onto TIAA Bank Field exterior after game

Florida and Georgia issued a joint statement on Sunday morning condemning an antisemitic message that was projected onto the exterior of TIAA Bank Field after the Bulldogs’ 42-20 win over the Gators. The message positively referenced Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks earlier this month. The statement from the school not only denounced what was projected onto the stadium but “other antisemitic messages” in the city of Jacksonville. “We strongly condemn the antisemitic hate speech… Source link

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Start ’em sit ’em tips for Week 8 of the NFL season

Start ’em sit ’em tips for Week 8 of the NFL season

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Note that some players are targeted for DFS. Good luck with your Week 8 lineups! Start: Greg Dulcich Sit: Trevor Lawrence Dulcich has immediately taken over as Denver’s top tight end, recording nine targets in the second game of his career last week. That qualifies him as a top-12 fantasy tight end right away. Denver gets Russell Wilson back and will be forced to throw this week thanks in part to having a… Source link

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McDonald’s customers aren’t pushing back on higher prices, analyst says

McDonald’s customers aren’t pushing back on higher prices, analyst says

McDonald’s (MCD) customers in the U.S. are still lovin’ the fast food chain, even with higher prices. In the third quarter, U.S. sales at the Golden Arches increased by 6.1% as more customers made their way back inside restaurants while delivery sales saw a record-high quarter and drive-through sales returned to pre-COVID levels. This positive momentum came despite menu prices increasing by 10% year-over-year. “McDonald’s in the U.S. had positive traffic — not many restaurants today have… Source link

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Monroe County Opportunity Program receives $150K from Google

Monroe County Opportunity Program receives $150K from Google

The Monroe County Opportunity Program was one of two Michigan organizations to receive a grant from Google. MCOP and the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology each received $150,000 for workforce development programs. “(These organizations) will use funds to educate at-risk youth and adults and provide technology programs to diversity the talent pipeline,” said a press release. MCOP will use the money to support programs that provide life skills to at-risk youth. The youths assist… Source link

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Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Sunday, October 30

Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Sunday, October 30

After another successful Saturday slate, we’re back to the grind for this Sunday card. We have eight games spread throughout the day, with seven making up the main slate. It’s rare to have seven on a Sunday, but we’re grateful to see so many teams in action. Many big-name players have brilliant matchups, so we’ll do our best to offer up a stud and value play at each position. With that in mind, let’s start with my favorite play on the slate. Guards Devin Booker, PHX vs. HOU ($35) People were… Source link

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