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Warner pinpoints root cause of 49ers’ famous second-half surges originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers oddly play better during the second halves of NFL seasons. And San Francisco’s star linebacker, Fred Warner, believes he knows why. “I’d hope that we’d win more before the bye as well,” Warner told reporters Wednesday. “But, for some reason, we like …

The Eagles gave quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley load management days. Both players were limited Wednesday. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) did not practice. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton (ankle), wide receiver AJ Brown (knee), defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), center Cam Jurgens …

Dak Prescott injured his hamstring Sunday and the news has only become worse for the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, prognosis was unclear after the game. On Monday, it was reported he would have to miss multiple games. On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones conceded that Prescott was likely headed to injured reserve, which would force him to miss at least …

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday. Moore left the field as Caleb Williams still was scrambling against the Cardinals during a first quarter play. Moore offered an explanation Wednesday. “Tweaked the ankle,” Moore said, via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I was coming back [toward the quarterback], …

The season began with the 49ers playing games about the availability of running back Christian McCaffrey. Now that he’s inching toward his 2024 debut, the games continue. Asked by reporters when a decision will be made regarding whether McCaffrey will play on Sunday at Tampa Bay, coach Kyle Shanahan said this: “Like publicly? Kickoff.” Actually, it’ll be 90 minutes before …

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb sprained his right shoulder during Sunday’s loss to the Falcons. He played through it, and he expects to play through it the rest of the season. Lamb practiced Wednesday on a limited basis. Defensive end Micah Parsons (ankle), cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf) and offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (neck/shoulder) also were limited. It was Parsons’ first …

Jets rookie Malachi Corley showed no remorse for dropping the ball before crossing the goal line during Thursday Night Football. Corley, speaking for the first time since his blooper six days ago, called it a “great experience.” “It’s not a defining moment for me,” Corley said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. Of course, the fact that Corley’s touchdown-turned-touchback didn’t cost …

Shanahan hails Bucs QB Mayfield as ‘stud’ before Week 10 game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers realize they’ll have plenty on their plate against quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, especially, is weary of the threats the 6-foot-1 signal-caller will pose …

49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward is in Dallas preparing for Friday’s memorial service for his daughter, Amani Joi. She died last week before her second birthday, which was later this month. Ward is away from the team indefinitely as he and his family mourn their loss. The NFL does not offer teams roster exemptions for players on bereavement leave, something coach …

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes practiced as usual Wednesday and plans to be ready for this weekend’s game against the Broncos, two days after tweaking his left ankle while throwing a touchdown pass in a win over the Buccaneers. Mahomes was rolling to his right and thinking about running for a first down as the Chiefs were trying to rally in …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield missed Wednesday’s walkthrough with a toe injury. Mayfield said he has some general soreness but will start Sunday’s game. Wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring/hip) and safety Jordan Whitehead (quad) also were estimated as non-participants. Offensive guard Ben Bredeson (shoulder), defensive tackle Greg Gaines (calf), defensive end …

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to an 8-0 start, extending their win streak to 14 games dating back to last season with their overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. However, their offense hasn’t been as elite as we normally are accustomed to, ranking 10th in both yards and points per game. Patrick Mahomes, particularly, has …

Dak Prescott underwent an MRI on his injured hamstring, and it’s a significant injury that could keep him out weeks. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that the initial diagnosis is a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, which is the tendon partially tearing off the bone. The recovery time typically is more than four weeks, which is the minimum …

The Texans claimed offensive tackle Zachary Thomas off waivers from the Patriots, the team announced. The Texans offensive line has not played well this season, and offensive guard Kenyon Green will go on season-ending injured reserve this week. Thomas has played eight games, seeing action on 84 offensive snaps and 24 on special teams. The Bears made Thomas a sixth-round …

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa doesn’t seem a bit worried about the potential fine he might receive from the NFL for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on the field and pointing to the slogan of Donald Trump in front of national TV cameras. Speaking to reporters Wedneday, the day after Trump defeated Democratic opponent Kamala Harris …