Ex-Michigan TE inks deal with NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals
A year after going undrafted, Nick Eubanks is going to get another shot at cracking an NFL roster. The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Tuesday that they have signed Eubanks, a former Michigan tight end who earned honorable mention all-Big Ten honors in 2019. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s believed to be a non-guaranteed contract that would include an invite to training camp. Eubanks only cracked the practice squads in Philadelphia and Detroit, and never saw the field, but his 6-foot-5, 256-pound frame makes him an intriguing option. Cincinnati currently has six tight ends under contract, making it a tall task for Eubanks to crack the 53-man roster come fall.
mlive.comAP sources: Bengals agree to deals with Cappa, Karras
The Cincinnati Bengals went right to free agency for their biggest area of need, agreeing to contracts with a pair of offensive linemen on Monday. People with knowledge of the deals confirmed to The Associated Press that the Bengals reached agreements with Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa and offensive lineman Ted Karras, formerly of the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old Cappa, who allowed just one sack last season for the Bucs while protecting Tom Brady, agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal.
news.yahoo.comBills, Chiefs listed as betting favorites for Super Bowl LVII, Rams not far behind
The 2021-22 NFL season is over, but bettors can start looking ahead to next season as odds for the Super Bowl LVII winner have already been released. While the Los Angeles Rams will enter the season and the defending champions, they are not the favorite to win next season. Despite neither team even making it to the Super Bowl this year, all three oddsmakers we checked with have the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs as the teams with the best odds of bringing home the Lombardi Trophy next season. The Rams are the favorite out of the NFC, but teams like the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers aren’t too far behind. The odds reflected below were compiled early this week and may have changed as more bets are placed.
mlive.comSuper Bowl winner Cooper Kupp tries to get Bengals’ Eli Apple off the hook for winning touchdown
Just about everyone was roasting Eli Apple following Super Bowl LVI. But Kupp did his best to get Apple off the hook following the game, giving credit to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Kupp recorded eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown catch with 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter. He is the eighth wide receiver to be named Super Bowl MVP and the first since New England wide receiver JULIAN EDLEMAN in Super Bowl LIII. Kupp joins Pro Football Hall of Famer JOE MONTANA (1989) as the only players to win Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in the same season.
mlive.com8 players with Michigan ties earn Super Bowl ring with Los Angeles Rams
Eight players with Michigan connections are now Super Bowl champions, thanks to the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. These are the eight Rams with Michigan ties, and how they played. He’s the first quarterback to throw for at least 280 yards and three scores in a Super Bowl win since Tom Brady’s 505-yard performance in 2018. Los Angeles Rams defensive back Grant Haley (46) celebrates during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20.
mlive.comSuper Bowl 56 live updates: Ex-Lions QB Matthew Stafford tries for first title as Rams face Bengals
Pregame--It’s finally time for the Super Bowl. And there’s reason to pay attention outside of for the love of the game around these parts. Former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his Los Angeles Rams will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 from SoFi Stadium. For those who don’t care about Stafford in the Super Bowl, win or lose, it’s worth remembering the Lions own LA’s first-round pick. This post will update with drive summaries, analysis, injury updates, photos and more throughout the game.
mlive.com3 Super Bowl contests that are free to play at Michigan sportsbooks, win up to $100K
RELATED: 5 Super Bowl ‘longshot’ parlays that could return thousands of dollars of profit or moreEach of these contests is open to anyone 21 or older who has an active account with the sportsbooks. If you correctly answer all six of those questions you will win a top prize of $100,000. If no one answers all six correctly, the players who answer the most questions correctly will split a $1,000 prize. ‘[Find a “bet $5, win $280 on either team to win″ deal from FanDuel Sportsbook here]DraftKings’s Super Bowl SquaresThis free contest is just like the famous squares game that gets passed around the office each year. Read More MLive Sports Betting Stories Here5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or moreSuper Bowl prop bets that require no knowledge of the game, teamsSuper Bowl player props: Matthew StaffordSuper Bowl Prop Bets: Guide to betting props in Michigan
mlive.comSuper Bowl LVI: Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Kickoff, How to Watch, Preview
Watch Super Bowl LVI on FuboTV (Free Trial)CINDERELLA CINCINNATIThe Bengals are certainly the bigger surprise to be playing in this game. Watch Super Bowl LVI on FuboTV (Free Trial)Though the Rams are not technically the home team in the matchup, they will be just the second team to play the Super Bowl in their own stadium. This will be the Rams fifth trip to the Super Bowl, but come in with a 1-3 record after losing to Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. Dating back to their first meeting during the 1972 season, the Bengals are 8-6 against the Rams. What: Super Bowl LVIWho: Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati BengalsWhen: Sunday, February 13Time: 6:30 p.m.
mlive.comSuper Bowl 56 Best Bets: Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals
A Super Bowl that no one expected takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday as the fourth seeds of each conference – the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals – battle it out for the Lombardi Trophy. Remember, an outmatched o-line was what sunk the Chiefs in last season’s Super Bowl against Tampa Bay. Cooper Kupp to be named MVP (+550)It’s no surprise that Cooper Kupp has such short odds to be named MVP of Super Bowl 56. Opening kickoff not a touchback (-118)There are hundreds of prop markets you can play on the Super Bowl. But the Super Bowl kickoff ball is used for just a single play and teams can’t warm up with it.
mlive.comWatch Super Bowl LVI simulated on retro 8-bit Nintendo Tecmo Super Bowl game
It’s the Super Bowl in all of its 8-bit glory. This weekend’s big game has been computer simulated using the popular, retro Tecmo Super Bowl Nintendo video game from 1991, as you can see in the video below. Super Bowl LVI takes place on Sunday, February 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Both Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be making their first Super Bowl appearance. Here’s the video of the simulated Super Bowl 56.
mlive.comHow to watch Matthew Stafford’s Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Everything you need to know heading into Super Bowl 56
The Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 Sunday from SoFi Stadium. The Bengals are two years removed from picking first overall, playing for a Super Bowl championship after going 4-11-1 in 2020. How Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow compare to the other QBs who went from No. Cam Newton (2011) and Peyton Manning (1998) also did it in Super Bowl 50. But the present is the reality, and right now, they’re headed to the Super Bowl and we’re coaching the Senior Bowl.
mlive.comEx-Michigan RB Chris Evans stars in new role during Bengals’ Super Bowl run
Chris Evans knew he would have to do anything and everything asked of him if he wanted playing time. “Some people get to the NFL and don’t even get a chance to play for a Super Bowl,” Evans said. “If you told me I would have been a returner in the Super Bowl at the beginning of the season, I would have said, ‘Yeah, right,’” Evans said. But he was most excited for head coach Jim Harbaugh, who Evans says “has been through a lot with everything.”“Michigan State, Ohio, playing those games and bowl games,” Evans said. “I’m happy for him, because when I was at Michigan — I could never beat Ohio, I could never win a bowl game.
mlive.comMatthew Stafford isn’t the only Super Bowl LVI player with Michigan ties
Matt Stafford is the most famous player with Michigan connections in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But there are a handful of players on the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals who have ties to the state – whether its via the Detroit Lions, college football, high school football or being born in Michigan.
mlive.comBetMGM says most Super Bowl bettors are supporting the Bengals - except in Michigan
With Super Bowl LVI only three days away, sports bettors appear to be hoping for an upset as the majority of bets and money being wagered are favoring the Cincinnati Bengals, according to the BetMGM Sportsbook. But bettors outside of Michigan don’t seem to think Stafford will be able to pull it off, despite his team being favored. So while the Rams aren’t expected to blowout the Bengals, it’s interesting to see bettors laying more money down on the underdog Bengals. $7,500 wagered on Rams defensive end Aaron Donald to win Super Bowl MVP at +1600 to win $120,000. Read More MLive Sports Betting Stories HereSuper Bowl prop bets that require no knowledge of the game, teamsSuper Bowl player props: Matthew StaffordSuper Bowl Prop Bets: Guide to betting props in Michigan
mlive.comBy the numbers, Bengals and Rams look like a perfect match
The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams look evenly matched. Joe Burrow of the Bengals was the second-highest-rated passer in the National Football League (NFL) during the 2021 season. Cooper Kupp of the Rams caught an unbelievable 145 passes (the second most in NFL history) for 1,947 yards. The Rams’ defense was ranked 17th among the NFL’s 32 teams for yards allowed per game with 344.9. That may be a problem for the Bengals, because the Rams have Aaron Donald.
washingtonpost.comDeaf Detroit rapper to perform during halftime of Super Bowl 56
We are getting closer to the biggest game of the year with the Los Angeles Rams, and the Cincinnati Bengals set to face off at Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13) night right here on Local 4.For some, the halftime show is the bigger draw than the actual game. This year’s halftime performers include future Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Eminem with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Deaf Detroit rapper Sean Forbes.
Super Bowl player props: Matthew Stafford
Super Bowl 56 is here. There are endless wagering opportunities with the Super Bowl each year, and one of the most fun ways to partake is by betting player props. Let’s dive in:RELATED: 5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or moreStafford endured a lot to get here. The stakes don’t get any higher than in the Super Bowl, and both passing games could find themselves bogging down a bit with the added intensity. More Sports Betting StoriesSuper Bowl prop bets that require no knowledge of the game, teams5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or more
mlive.comSuper Bowl prop bets that require no knowledge of the game, teams
RELATED: 5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or moreLuckily for them, there are plenty of prop bets out there that require almost zero knowledge of the sport, but still have very real potential profits attached to them. Also, the bets below are based off a standard wager of $100 per bet, so a $100 bet on +150 odds would lead to a $150 profit. You may notice some of the more exotic prop bets surrounding the Super Bowl aren’t on the above list. Those types of prop bets are placed at sportsbooks located offshore from the United States. Read More MLive Sports Betting Stories Here5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or moreBest bets for Michigan State vs. Wisconsin and Michigan vs. Penn StateSuper Bowl Prop Bets: Guide to betting props in Michigan
mlive.com5 Super Bowl prop bets that can turn $100 into $500 or more
Also, the bets below are based off a standard wager of $100 per bet, so a $100 bet on +650 odds would lead to a $650 profit. But if you’re willing risk it, here are five prop bets for Super Bowl LVI that can turn $100 into $500 or more. Stafford on the other hand did not score a rushing touchdown in the regular season but has scored two in the playoffs. Throwing for a touchdown on an “anytime touchdown bet” does not qualify. The Rams haven’t given up more than 61 yards rushing in the playoffs and the Bengals have allowed over 100 yards rushing in each playoff game.
mlive.comBengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
Joe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game.