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Why Jake Elliott is feeling confident despite slumping numbers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jake Elliott’s coaches and teammates say they’re still confident in him, but all that really matters is Elliott’s confidence in himself. And that’s still there too. “Confidence is fine,” Elliott said after Wednesday’s practice. “Came in today, hit the ball well. I’m only going to …

The Rams’ Kobie Turner (91) celebrates one of his two sacks against the 49ers with linebacker Byron Young (0). (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) The Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 on Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. What we learned from a victory that improved the Rams’ record to 8-6: Running back Kyren Williams can …

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh enjoys the camaraderie of player involvement. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Rashawn Slater surely didn’t become an offensive lineman to speak in public. The thought of addressing a large group makes the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Chargers left tackle shrink away. But he knows resistance is futile when Jim Harbaugh is looking for his next target. …

Details of Belichick’s UNC contract buyout, bonuses revealed originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Belichick is officially the head football coach at the University of North Carolina, but what if a good NFL coaching job opened up between now and the start of next season? Belichick was formally introduced Thursday at a press conference in Chapel Hill, and when …

49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was active for Thursday night’s game against the Rams but never got on the field. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game that was because Campbell quit on the team and refused to play. Campbell was seen walking off the 49ers’ sideline during the game, and when Shanahan was asked about it, he said …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert returned to practice Thursday but only on a limited basis. He has a left ankle injury and a thigh contusion that kept him out of Wednesday’s session. Herbert said Wednesday that his left ankle sprain is “not as severe” as the right high ankle sprain he dealt with earlier this season. “It’s definitely painful enough to …

Bill Belichick said he “didn’t come here to leave” while being introduced at North Carolina, but his contract sure gives him the ability do so. A few hours after the legendary New England Patriots coach was introduced as the next head coach of the Tar Heels, details of his contract began to leak out, and there is one which could …

Deebo Samuel has had a very quiet season. He complained this week about not getting the ball on social media. The San Francisco 49ers clearly made it a point to target him more, and on one key third down in the second half Thursday night, Brock Purdy hit him in stride with a pass that probably should have been a …

The Rams gained 457 yards and scored 44 points in a win over the Bills on Sunday. They had 302 yards and 12 points Thursday night. A win is a win is a win. . . . Los Angeles held off San Francisco 12-6 as the Rams moved to 8-6 with a third consecutive win. The 49ers fell to 6-8. …

Greenlaw explains early exit from triumphant 49ers return vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Dre Greenlaw made an immediate impact in the first half of the 49ers’ 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but it did look like he was dealing with a little discomfort while walking after the game. At the half, …

Los Angeles Rams’ Joshua Karty scored four field goals [Getty Images] The Los Angeles Rams overcame the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 in a rain-affected game to boost their NFL play-off hopes. With the game tied at 6-6 in the fourth quarter, rookie kicker Joshua Karty drilled a 27-yard field goal to put the Rams ahead by three. Karty then capped …

Maiocco’s observations: 49ers’ playoff odds dwindle with loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defense delivered a big performance against the high-powered Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. But the offense dropped the ball in a 12-6 loss to the Rams at Levi’s Stadium. And that’s how the 49ers’ 2024 season, in …

A 51-yard reception by Rams receiver Puka Nacua (17) set up the deciding field goal in a win over the San Francisco 49ers. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) It’s happening. Again. The Rams rebounded from a dismal first half of the season and they are making a run for the playoffs. Again. Despite a nebulous performance on offense against …

Rams troll 49ers with boombox graphic after key divisional win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Winners get bragging rights – and there’s no need to tell the Los Angeles Rams twice about that. Following the 49ers’ underwhelming 12-6 loss to the Rams on Thursday at Levi’s Stadium, Los Angeles wasted no time in rubbing salt to San Francisco’s …

Deebo states his ‘frustrating’ dropped pass cost 49ers win vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers suffered a tough 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on “Thursday Night Football,” but no one on the team was more frustrated than Deebo Samuel. After the wide receiver made a flurry of social media posts …