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Lane Johnson explains how push from players helped change Eagles’ offense

Lane Johnson explains how push from players helped change Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles’ offense has found some more stable footing in the three games since an early bye week. And some veteran players are at least partially responsible. Right tackle Lane Johnson on Friday afternoon explained that during and just after the bye week, …

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Lynch details 49ers’ simulated bye week ramp-up plan for CMC

Lynch details 49ers’ simulated bye week ramp-up plan for CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full “Game Plan” interview with John Lynch at 9 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area. It appears Christian McCaffrey is nearing his long-awaited 49ers return. As San Francisco enjoys its much-needed bye week, the reigning NFL …

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Jordan Love considered questionable to face Lions

Sunday’s game between the Lions and Packers in Green Bay is one of the marquee matchups on this week’s schedule, but it remains unclear if Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be on the field. Love left last Sunday’s win over the Jaguars with a groin injury and he missed practice on Wednesday. He returned to practice in a limited capacity …

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Chargers list Joey Bosa as questionable to face Browns

Edge rusher Joey Bosa returned to the Chargers lineup in Week Eight, but he’s not sure to be back in Week Nine. Bosa played 20 snaps in their win over the Saints and remained limited in practice this week because of the hip injury that kept him out of three games. He’s listed as questionable to face the Browns on …

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Puka Nacua misses Rams practice again; punter Ethan Evans is out vs. Seahawks

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17), shown celebrating his touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the season opener, aggravated his knee injury in that game. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Rams star receiver Puka Nacua is questionable and punter Ethan Evans is out for Sunday’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said Friday. Nacua left practice …

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Ikem Ekwonu out, Xavier Legette questionable for Panthers

The Panthers will not have their left tackle when they take on the Saints this weekend. Carolina has ruled out Ikem Ekwonu after he missed all three practices this week with an ankle injury. He suffered the injury in last week’s loss to the Broncos. The No. 6 overall pick of the 2022 draft, Ekwonu will be missing the first …

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FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 9 picks

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching Week 9 of the NFL season this weekend with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions before the games start for your chance at weekly cash …

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Lynch reveals 49ers motto that’s key to yearly second-half surges

Lynch reveals 49ers motto that’s key to yearly second-half surges originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full “Game Plan” interview with John Lynch at 9 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area. The 49ers usually find an extra gear after their bye week, and there is good reason for that. San Francisco president …

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Fantasy Football: How the 2024 NFL rookie class looks through 8 weeks

After Week 4, I took some time to check in on the 2024 NFL Draft class and how they were performing for fantasy football managers. Now, with another month in the books, it’s time to revisit. Here’s a look at several rookies who have had a memorable four weeks — for better or for worse. Biggest surprise: QB Bo Nix, …

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Celebrating too soon? NFL players have been dropping the ball for some time

People are buzzing about New York Jets receiver Malachi Corley having his first touchdown overturned when he dropped the ball right before crossing the goal line. How is that possible? Well, it happens more frequently than you might imagine with the Jets rookie only the latest one wanting to celebrate too soon. Malachi Corley, WR, New York Jets (2024) With …

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Binge, Stream, Skip: Week 9 Fantasy Football

Game environment is the foundational starting point in making fantasy football lineup decisions. As such, I’m going to break down each game on the slate into three categories: Binge, Stream and Skip. Games you want to “binge” are like the show you can’t miss; you’re watching as soon as it goes live and might just crush all the episodes in …

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Eagles injury update: A couple starters miss full week of practice

Eagles injury update: A couple starters miss full week of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Darius Slay were not at Eagles practice on Friday and have now missed the entire week. That makes it very unlikely either will play against the Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was also not …

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