We’ll see Jared Goff and the high-octane Detroit Lions offense face Fred Warner and the vaunted San Francisco 49ers defense this coming Sunday in the NFC Championship Game (6:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). San Francisco’s three-time All-Pro linebacker has nothing but glowing praise for Detroit’s signal-caller. “[He’s] a lot better. Not to say that he …
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Who should lead Patriots’ front office? Ex-NFL GM offers perspective
Who should lead Patriots’ front office? Ex-NFL GM offers perspective originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots started their offseason with a bang when they parted ways with Bill Belichick and named Jerod Mayo their new head coach. But they still have plenty of work to do — most notably naming a general manager. Our Phil Perry …
Read More »49ers will be looking to end this bizarre NFL curse when they face the Lions in 2024 NFC Championship
If the San Francisco 49ers want to win the Super Bowl this year, they’re going to have to figure out a way to beat Kirk Cousins. That might sound crazy, especially since the 49ers aren’t even playing against Cousins this weekend, but if they lose to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, you can just go ahead and blame it on …
Read More »How to watch 49ers vs. Lions: Time, date, TV, live stream, pick for 2024 NFC Championship
An NFC champion will be crowned on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers play host to the Detroit Lions. The game is a classic David vs. Goliath matchup between two completely opposite franchises. If they can beat the Lions, the 49ers will join the Patriots, Broncos, Cowboys and Steelers as the only franchises to have six Super Bowl appearances. Conversely, the …
Read More »Klatt: Answering all the big questions on Jim Harbaugh’s decision to leave for NFL
Joel Klatt College Football Analyst Jim Harbaugh is leaving the college game again, departing Michigan for the Chargers. Many of us have speculated that this is where Harbaugh would eventually end up ever since Michigan won the national title earlier in January. It’s a good fit for him, joining a team that’s ready to win with a quarterback that’s ready …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes gives measured take on Chiefs-Patriots dynasty debate
Patrick Mahomes gives measured take on Chiefs-Patriots dynasty debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Kansas City Chiefs are not yet an NFL dynasty, but they are getting pretty close. The Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship Game last week with a 27-24 road win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. It will be the Chiefs’ …
Read More »5 things to know about Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh, plus who has the edge in AFC and NFC title games
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s official: The Harbaugh brothers are taking over the NFL. Not only do we have John Harbaugh coaching in the AFC Championship this week, but we also have Jim Harbaugh making his return to the NFL after nine seasons away after he decided to take the Chargers job on Wednesday. …
Read More »Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott among AP MVP, OPOY finalists
Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and …
Read More »2023 NFL award finalists: Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy headline MVP candidates, more
The Associated Press has revealed the finalists for the regular-season awards for the NFL’s 2023 campaign. In all, there are eight awards the AP voted on that are up for grabs at the upcoming NFL Honors, highlighted by Most Valuable Player. That prestigious award has a total of five finalists, headlined by the presumptive favorite to win it in Lamar …
Read More »49ers vs. Lions odds, line, spread, predictions: 2024 NFC Championship Game picks from expert on 61-43 run
The San Francisco 49ers have reached the NFC Championship Game for the third straight season. The 49ers will attempt to break a two-game losing skid in the conference title game when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The top-seeded 49ers (13-5) reached this milestone in the past two seasons before coming up short. Last year, they were routed, 31-7, …
Read More »Isiah Pacheco participated in walk-through, but won’t practice on Thursday
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco will once again be held out of practice, but he does appear to be trending toward playing in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game versus the Ravens. Head coach Andy Reid said in his Thursday press conference that Pacheco (toe) participated in the day’s walk-through. Pacheco said himself on Wednesday that he “absolutely” is expecting to play …
Read More »Lions vs. 49ers preview, predictions: What to expect in clash of grit vs. flash
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter In the NFC Championship Game for a third straight year, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2019 season. In their way are the upstart Detroit Lions, who won their first playoff game in more than three decades this …
Read More »NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Jim Harbaugh joins Chargers, Panthers landing Dave Canales
With the NFL regular season behind us, it is time for teams to begin preparing for next season. Several teams have already made the decision to change key positions within the organization, whether that be a general manager, head coach or coordinator. Rather than scouring the scatter shot reports across social media, CBSSports.com has compiled all of those reports of …
Read More »Panthers plan to hire Dave Canales as new head coach: Buccaneers offensive coordinator joining NFC South rival
Getty Images Panthers owner David Tepper said he wants his next head coach to last “20 or 30 years.” And now he’s found the man for the job, with plans to hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales, according to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. Canales, 42, impressed Tepper and Panthers brass with an in-person interview Wednesday, per Jones, …
Read More »Panthers reportedly close to hiring Bucs OC Dave Canales as head coach
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Dave Canales, who impressed in his first season as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator, is making an even bigger leap, as the Carolina Panthers are closing in on a deal to make him their next head coach. Canales, 42, spent 14 years with the Seahawks before coming to Tampa, and that time included an overlap of …
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