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One of the best stories of the young 2024 season has come from the resurgence of Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins. He’s leading the league in rushing, with 266 yards. On only 27 carries. That’s an average of 9.9 yards per attempt. It’s not a new development. As a rookie in 2020 with the Ravens, he averaged six yards per …

When the Raiders placed defensive end Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve earlier this month, the injury was believed to potentially end his 2024 season. That’s now the case. Tashan Reed of TheAthletic.com reports that Reed will undergo season-ending knee surgery next week. A third-round pick in 2021, Koonce is due to become an unrestricted free agent in March. He started …

Pat Bryant caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer in overtime to give No. 24 Illinois a 31–24 win over No. 22 Nebraska in Lincoln. The Fighting Illini are 4–0 for the first time since 2011. TJ Griffin sacked Huskers quarterback Dylan Raiola on 4th-and-29 to finish off the win. Nebraska started off overtime horribly, beginning its possession with …

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said earlier on Friday that he was pessimistic about Raheem Mostert’s availability and the running back’s game status reflects that. Miami has listed Mostert as doubtful for Sunday with his chest injury. Mostert was limited in all three days of practice this week. He missed the Week 2 matchup with the Bills after suffering the …

The Buccaneers elevated defensive lineman C.J. Brewer from the practice squad on a temporary basis in their first two games this season and they’re making a more lasting arrangement ahead of their third contest. Brewer has been signed to the 53-man roster. He saw action on 41 defensive snaps the last two weeks and is credited with five tackles and …

Saubert prepared to uphold 49ers ‘standard’ amid Kittle injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Eric Saubert has spent the majority of his NFL career trying to perfect the idea of being a blocking tight end. That’s key because all indications are that the journeyman will have to fill in for one of the best blocking …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald look ahead to Sunday’s clash of preseason favorites – with Baltimore looking to avoid its first 0-3 start since 2015 and Dallas trying to bounce back from last week’s surprise blowout loss to the Saints. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, …

The banged-up 49ers added three more names to the list of banged-up 49ers this week. Suddenly in doubt for the Week 3 game at L.A. are tight end George Kittle, defensive end Nick Bosa, and cornerback Charvarius Ward. Coach Kyle Shanahan shared some details with reporters on Friday regarding the three new injuries. “[Kittle] and Charvarius, they were sore after …

Shanahan states Jimmy G helping Rams prepare for 49ers is ‘overblown’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jimmy Garoppolo is the Los Angeles Rams’ No. 2 quarterback, but that doesn’t mean the former 49ers signal-caller isn’t playing a role in helping his team prepare for Sunday’s matchup against San Francisco at SoFi stadium. While Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur …

Shanahan states Jimmy G helping Rams prepare for 49ers is ‘overblown’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jimmy Garoppolo is the Los Angeles Rams’ No. 2 quarterback, but that doesn’t mean the former 49ers signal-caller isn’t playing a role in helping his team prepare for Sunday’s matchup against San Francisco at SoFi stadium. While Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur …

Perry: Offensive line woes could make Patriots ‘unwatchable’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots offensive line situation has proven even more dire than was expected heading into the 2024 NFL season. Thursday night’s loss to the New York Jets marked a new low for the unit. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett was sacked five times before rookie …

The first two Thursday Night Football games have not been compelling. The viewership numbers, against the backdrop, have been. Thursday’s 24-3 suffocation of the Patriots by the Jets nevertheless averages 13.37 million viewers on Amazon Prime. Through two weeks, TNF on Prime has attracted an average viewership of 14.17 million. That’s 20 percent more than last year’s full-season average of …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald look ahead to Sunday’s showdown between Philadelphia and a surprising 2-0 New Orleans team. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Saints offense versus the Eagles defense. What are you keeping an eye …

Four 2025 NFL draft prospects Patriots fans should watch in Week 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After an impressive Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the New England Patriots have lost back-to-back games, including an ugly 24-3 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday night. The Patriots offensive line is a disaster right now, and the …

Bears’ message to Caleb Williams amid struggles hits right note for rookie QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams isn’t the first rookie quarterback to enter the NFL with immense expectations only to struggle out of the gate. He won’t be the last. Williams arrived in Chicago and was greeted with a hero’s welcome. …