Daily Archives: October 20, 2024

Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs

Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — The Kansas City Chiefs’ ownage of the 49ers continued on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Andy Reid’s squad, the NFL’s only unbeaten team, breezed past the 49ers in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch that looked more like a mismatch. It …

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BREAKING: Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Seth Littrell per report

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Seth Littrell locks arms with Wyatt Gilmore (42) and David Stone (0) before a University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 20, 2024. With the Oklahoma Sooners sitting at 4-3 in their first season in the SEC, and the OU offense completely stuck in the mud, …

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 8

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 8. Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (44% rostered) One week after catching two touchdowns, Romeo Doubs led the Packers in receiving (eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets) in a tight …

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Oklahoma fires offensive coordinator Seth Littrell after second straight blowout loss

Seth Littrell took over as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator after Jeff Lebby became Mississippi State’s head coach. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) Oklahoma is hoping a coordinator change can spark its offense. According to Rivals’ OUInsider.com and other reports, the Sooners (4-3) have fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Seth Littrell after OU was blown out for a second straight week …

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Aiyuk ruled out of 49ers vs. Chiefs game with knee injury

Aiyuk ruled out of 49ers vs. Chiefs game with knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers will be without another key offensive weapon. Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He exited the game toward the end of the second quarter after a hit following a play …

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USC watches Oregon ascend to No. 1 in US LBM Coaches Poll

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The USC Trojans will not appear in the US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports, for the rest of the season. That’s what happens when a team …

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Early fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 8

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts offers up a trio of players for fantasy managers to consider for Week 8. View more Video Transcript I’m Tara Roberts with Yahoo Fantasy bringing you early waiver wire pickups. No, by weeks this week. So everyone is on the table. Let’s take a look at three guys heading into week eight. Back in …

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Kirby Smart defends Carson Beck’s 3 INT game at Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms-up prior to a game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart defended quarterback Carson Beck following his up-and-down performance against the Texas Longhorns. Beck helped Georgia …

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What we learned in Patriots-Jaguars: Pats have a toughness problem

What we learned in Patriots-Jaguars: Pats have a toughness problem originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It might’ve been the closest the Patriots would get to a “must-win” game in a season where wins were always going to be few and far between. Taking on a fellow basement-dweller, the Patriots had a chance at a rare victory against the Jaguars in …

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