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Colin Lynch

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Colin Lynch covers the NFL, MLB and WNBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the New England Patriots. His sports coverage has been featured on The Sports Daily and Basketball Insiders, as well as FanSided's Chowder & Champions. A New Hampshire native and former D1 baseball player at St. John's University, Colin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and enjoyed a four-year professional baseball career.

Articles by Colin Lynch (43)

Cowboys RB Depth Chart: Elliott Leads Backfield In Snaps, Carries In Week 1 Win

Cowboys RB depth chart analysis from Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns.  Coming out of the preseason, the Dallas Cowboys had one of the more interesting running back rooms. They lost RB1 Tony Pollard to Tennessee and readded former Cowboys star RB Ezekiel Elliot. Still, many were unclear how the running backs would be used […]

Colin Lynch  •  10 Sep 2024
NFL Week 1 Surprises & Disappointments: Darnold, Dobbins, & Jameson Williams Among Breakout Performers

NFL Week 1 Surprises & Disappointments have our attention before Week 2 of the NFL season begins.  Week 1 of the NFL is in the books, as is Week 1 of fantasy football. It was a wild week in the NFL, with upsets and blowout wins. Some players lived up to their preseason fantasy hype, […]

Colin Lynch  •  10 Sep 2024
Rome Odunze’s Injury Update: Will Bears WR Play Against the Texans?

Bears’ rookie wide receiver is questionable this weekend in a highly anticipated matchup with the Houston Texans.  Rome Odunze, the Chicago Bears’ rookie wide receiver, suffered an apparent knee injury during the Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans. While blocking during the game’s final moments, he appeared to get hurt, leaving the field limping. […]

Colin Lynch  •  09 Sep 2024
Is Josh Allen Hurt? Latest News on the Bills Quarterback’s Hand Injury

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen suffered an apparent hand injury in the Bill’s Week 1 home win over the Cardinals. What are the updates on Allen’s hand injury?  Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen battled through a potential hand injury in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, notably wearing a large wrap on his left […]

Colin Lynch  •  08 Sep 2024
Could Justin Fields Start This Weekend? Steelers’ Russell Wilson Dealing With Calf Strain

Justin Fields could start for the Steelers on Sunday if Russell Wilson is too injured to play in Atlanta.  Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently stated that Russell Wilson would be their starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. They reaffirmed this when they signed him after the Denver Broncos waived […]

Colin Lynch  •  06 Sep 2024
After Just 10-Games, Dolphins Make Jalen Ramsey Highest Paid NFL Cornerback

The Dolphins have made Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid cornerback in football for the second time in his career.  Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $24.1 million per year, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history for the second time, according to sources. This new deal guarantees […]

Colin Lynch  •  06 Sep 2024
Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore is Coaching Without an Official Contract Signed

Michigan Football Coach Sherrone Moore’s Contract has been in the news lately, but the reality is that he doesn’t have one.  Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and some of his assistants are leading the Wolverines without a fully executed contract. According to USA Today, Moore has yet to sign a formal agreement with the school despite […]

Colin Lynch  •  05 Sep 2024
College Football AP Top-25 Rankings: Which Teams Are Still Underrated After Week 1?

The first significant changes of the AP Top 25 Poll have been released in the Week 2 poll. Who has dropped, and who remains underrated?  Florida State’s early-season struggles have led to a significant tumble in the latest Associated Press college football poll. After an 0-2 start, the Seminoles plummeted from their preseason top-10 ranking, […]

Colin Lynch  •  04 Sep 2024
Heisman Watch: Travis Hunter & Miller Moss See Heisman Odds Jump

After the first weekend of college football, there have been so many excellent games and individual performances, impacting the Heisman Trophy betting odds and market. So, who has taken the biggest jumps in Heisman Trophy betting odds? Travis Hunter & Miller Moss See Heisman Odds Jump Colorado opened their 2024 season with a thrilling win […]

Colin Lynch  •  02 Sep 2024
College Football Playoff 2024 Predictions For The New 12-Team CFP Bracket

Predicting the College Football Playoff in 2024 will not be easy, given how much can happen between now and December. But here is the full 12-team CFP bracket prediction.  The expansion from a four-team to a 12-team College Football Playoff in 2024 marks a significant shift, even more impactful than the previous transition from the […]

Colin Lynch  •  30 Aug 2024