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Daily Archives: September 21, 2024

49ers rule Kittle out vs. Rams, elevate two practice-squad players

49ers rule Kittle out vs. Rams, elevate two practice-squad players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers officially will be without their star tight end when they face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. After being listed as doubtful for the Week 3 game, George Kittle on Saturday was downgraded to out with a lingering …

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Four players fined for hip-drop tackles in Week Two

The NFL is continuing to crack down on hip-drop tackles via the league’s disciplinary process, if not with penalties on the field. Four players were fined for hip-drop tackles in Week Two, the league announced: Chicago’s T.J. Edwards, Kansas City’s Nick Bolton and the Jets’ C.J. Mosley were fined $16,883 each. The Rams’ Desjuan Johnson was fined $5,191. The league …

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How did Notre Dame football grade out after home win over Miami (Ohio)?

SOUTH BEND — Saturday was officially the last day of summer, as the 86-degree heat at kickoff could attest. Notre Dame football, ranked 18th in the US LBM Coaches Poll, took a while to warm up, but order eventually was restored in a 28-3 win over winless Miami (Ohio). Notre Dame improved to 3-1 with the win over a four-touchdown …

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How Purdy can match HOF QB Warner in NFL record books vs. Rams

How Purdy can match HOF QB Warner in NFL record books vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy has a chance to etch his name alongside a Hall of Famer in the NFL record books when the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. If Purdy records a passer rating of 100-or-higher …

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Texans RB Joe Mixon won’t play against Vikings because of ankle injury

The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings because of an ankle injury. The team made the announcement Saturday, saying he would not travel with the team to Minnesota. Mixon was injured early in the third quarter of Houston’s win over Chicago last Sunday night. He returned for two plays after the injury …

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49ers rule out George Kittle for Sunday vs. Rams

49ers tight end George Kittle will not play on Sunday in Los Angeles. The 49ers announced that Kittle has been ruled out for their game against the Rams. He had previously been listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. That’s a big loss for the 49ers, as Kittle is one of the most important players on an offense that is …

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Auburn football benches QB Hank Brown vs Arkansas. Who is Hugh Freeze going with?

AUBURN — Auburn football benched quarterback Hank Brown after a three-interception first half during the Arkansas game Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Payton Thorne got the second half start after being benched for Brown the previous week against New Mexico. Auburn finished with 72 passing yards in the first half as it trailed 7-0 at the break. Thorne, a team captain, produced …

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NFL fines Bears’ T.J. Edwards for hip-drop tackle on Texans RB Joe Mixon

NFL fines Bears’ T.J. Edwards for hip-drop tackle on Texans RB Joe Mixon originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL fined Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards for performing a hip-drop tackle on Texans running back Joe Mixon last Sunday, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The tackle, unfortunately, injured Mixon, who is ruled out for the Texans …

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