Kittle has ‘no idea’ why he wasn’t targeted more in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Brock Purdy did not waste any time in getting the ball into the hands of 49ers tight end George Kittle on Sunday. On the 49ers’ first offensive play of the game, Purdy delivered a pass to …

Week 14 of the NFL season is here. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Dec. 2. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 14 Odds THURSDAY, DEC. 5 PACKERS @ LIONS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Lions -3.5 (Lions favored to win by more than 3.5 points, otherwise Packers cover)Moneyline: Lions -185 …

The winter transfer portal has officially opened, meaning the Texas Tech football team will have some players headed elsewhere and others coming to Lubbock from other locales. This round of the transfer portal officially opens Dec. 9 and closes on Dec. 28. Players have until then to request their names be put into the portal though they may not officially …

Kittle keeping faith in 49ers despite ‘depressing’ season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season has … not gone particularly well for the 49ers. In the words of ever-relatable San Francisco tight end George Kittle after Sunday’s 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, “It feels dark and gloomy and absolutely — probably depressing, honestly.” Same, George, …

Howard – Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images The US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports, has been released, one week before the College Football Playoff field is revealed. With the conference championship games coming up this Friday and Saturday, college football is arriving at its climactic weekend. Big Ten teams could occupy four spots in the playoff, and one of …

Juice disappointed he fumbled rare rushing opportunity in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The 49ers’ run game was going well until it wasn’t in their 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Not only did the team lose Christian McCaffrey to what could be a season-ending knee injury …

The Boise State Broncos play the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West championship game on Friday, Dec. 6 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Which team will win the game? Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MST and can be seen on FOX (stream with this free trial from …

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Week 13’s Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place the games in three categories: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have …

Dec. 1—MISSOULA — Tennessee State football coach Eddie George has played and seen a lot of football, and he had the Montana Grizzlies pretty well scouted coming into their first-round FCS playoff game Saturday. Yet three things stood out in Montana’s 41-27 win, besides the Tigers’ ball-hawking: Eli Gillman, the loudness of a stadium that was less than 50 percent …

Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in crushing loss to Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — These are the cold, hard facts. The 49ers received another snowball upside their heads — figuratively and, perhaps, literally — when the Buffalo Bills hit them with a 35-10 beatdown at snowy Highmark Stadium. Their second blowout loss …

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and athletic director Ross Bjork attend the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football program has now lost four-straight games to arch-rival Michigan, and if you thought the seat was hot for Ryan Day according to …

Where 49ers would pick in 2025 NFL Draft if season ended today originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On the heels of a third consecutive defeat, the 49ers place in the 2025 NFL Draft is as important as their rapidly fading spot in the NFC playoff picture. Following San Francisco’s 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at …

Following a record-setting season with the Iowa Hawkeyes, junior running back Kaleb Johnson announced that he is declaring for the 2025 NFL draft. Johnson authored a truly memorable 2024 season. The 6-foot, 225 pound running back set Iowa single-season records in points (138), total touchdowns (23) and rushing scores (21). Johnson ends his 2024 season with 240 carries for 1,537 …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after blowout loss to Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Thanksgiving week in the NFL, a tradition unlike any other. After eating ungodly amounts of food, we willingly decide to sit around and watch some of the worst teams in the league play against some of the best. You have a choice …

Two juniors who have been slowed by injuries this season are returning to form as No. 3 Penn State prepares to face No. 1 Oregon in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. Running back Nick Singleton accounted for 170 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Nittany Lions’ 44-7 shellacking of Maryland Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Defensive end Dani …