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49ers RBs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason placed on IR
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and top backup Jordan Mason are being placed on injured reserve. ,McCaffrey left the snowy field in Buffalo on Sunday night after a 5-yard gain that was preceded by him heading to the sideline in apparent pain at the end of an 18-yard run. ,McCaff...
Bears keep GM Ryan Poles in driver's seat for coaching search
Bears general manager Ryan Poles was granted a reprieve complete with a second swing at hiring a head coach in Chicago.,Poles will interview candidates and select a replacement for Matt Eberflus, who was fired Friday after the Bears' sixth consecutive loss and fourth of the season decided on a final...
Raheem Morris, Falcons not overreacting to 3-game slide
A month ago, a postseason return for the first time since 2017 looked well on its way for the Atlanta Falcons.,Following a Nov. 3 home win over the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta sat at 6-3 with a two-game lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South race. Fast forward a month, and the Falcons have ...
Giants DT Dexter Lawrence placed on IR
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was placed on injured reserve Monday with an elbow injury labeled "long term" by head coach Brian Daboll.,Lawrence, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who had a career-high 9.0 sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2024, is certain not to play in December with ...
Saints say season over for TE Taysom Hill (knee)
Versatile New Orleans tight end Taysom Hill is done for the season due to a knee injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Saints confirmed Monday.,NFL Network reported Hill has a torn left ACL and "additional damage" before Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi confirmed the se...
Bears announce coaching assignments after Eberflus firing
The Chicago Bears promoted wide receivers coach Chris Beatty to interim offensive coordinator on Monday and announced that defensive coordinator Eric Washington will be the defensive play caller in the wake of last week's firing of head coach Matt Eberflus. ,Interim head coach Thomas Brown will cont...
Falcons sticking with QB Kirk Cousins as starter
The Atlanta Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback amid a three-game losing streak that has seen the 36-year-old toss six interceptions with no touchdowns. ,Cousins tossed four INTs in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, posting the fifth-worst passer ratin...
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit; suspension likely
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his brutal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence amid reports that a suspension is likely coming from the NFL.,Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday's win over the Jaguars after he delivered a blow to the head and neck of ...
Week 13 MNF: Broncos-Browns Preview, Props & Prediction
Denver returns from a bye week for a visit from the Cleveland Browns, who are back in front of a national audience to wrap up Week 13 on Monday night.,The Broncos (7-5) can keep themselves squarely in the wild-card picture with a victory Monday before Denver dips into the bye week.,Cleveland is with...
Aaron Rodgers still starting for Jets: 'He's our quarterback'
Aaron Rodgers remains the starting signal-caller for the New York Jets, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday.,"He's our quarterback," Ulbrich confirmed to reporters on Rodgers' 41st birthday.,"We have great belief in Aaron. We think he gives us the best opportunity to win.",The Jets fell to 3-9 on...
Reports: Saints fear season over for Taysom Hill (knee)
The New Orleans Saints fear versatile tight end Taysom Hill's season is over with a knee injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, per multiple reports Monday.,The team is awaiting MRI results Monday to confirm the initial diagnosis. ,Hill was carted off the field with 4:36 rema...
Bo Nix Proving To Be Perfect Match With Sean Payton's Denver Broncos
The NFL world was skeptical of Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Sean Payton knew that the former Oregon quarterback could be the savior for the Denver Broncos....
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) potentially out for season
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey's season is in jeopardy after he sustained what is believed to be a posterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. ,"I think potentially (it's season-ending)," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanah...
Josh Allen makes TD history as Bills stomp on 49ers
Josh Allen became the first quarterback since 1970 to score a rushing touchdown, pass for a touchdown and have a scoring reception in the same game and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East for the fifth consecutive season with a convincing 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday nigh...
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey leaves game with knee injury
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey departed Sunday night's snow game against the Buffalo Bills early in the second quarter due to a knee injury.,The 49ers originally listed McCaffrey as questionable to return shortly after he left the playing surface for further examination. H...
NFL roundup: Steelers outlast Bengals in slugfest
Russell Wilson completed 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers to a 44-38 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.,The 414 passing yards were the second most in Wilson's career. Wilson completed passes to 10 different receivers for the...
Buccaneers force OT on late kick, beat Panthers on field goal
Chase McLaughlin had a second chance in overtime and kicked a 30-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the session as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped with a 26-23 victory against the host Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte.,McLaughlin forced overtime with a 51-yarder on the last play of regulatio...
Eagles battle back, defeat Ravens for 8th straight win
Saquon Barkley ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the host Baltimore Ravens 24-19 on Sunday for their eighth consecutive victory., ,The Eagles (10-2) have not lost since Sept. 29. They improved to 6-1 in road games and maintained their NFC East lead over the Washi...
QB Brock Purdy active for 49ers against Bills
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, after missing one game because of an ailing right shoulder, will start for the 49ers on Sunday night against the host Buffalo Bills.,Purdy was listed as questionable after being limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant on Friday and...
Rams shake off slow start, slide past Saints
Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes, Kyren Williams ran for a score and the visiting Los Angeles Rams held off the New Orleans Saints 21-14 on Sunday., ,Stafford passed for 183 yards and Williams rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries for the Rams (6-6), who reached .500 for the third time this ...