For the most part, Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys delivered in big moments during their 1990s dynasty that produced three world championships in a four-year span. For whatever reason, the Cowboys have gone the polar opposite way since winning their last title in January of 1996. The franchise seems to always come up short when it matters most, a …
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Why Packers’ team-building strategy should lead to continued contention
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Nothing is certain in the NFL. Except, apparently, Green Bay starting a top-10 quarterback. There were roughly two months when Packers fans were part of the mainstream. They had question marks about their team, which seemed mired in mediocrity. The annual ups and downs that most fans experience haven’t been commonplace for the green and …
Read More »NFL playoff injuries for championship games: Ravens’ Mark Andrews practicing, 49ers’ Deebo Samuel improving
Only four teams remain in the NFL postseason with three games left to play — including Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games — and per usual this time of the year given the physical grind playing an NFL season, there are some key injuries. The respective availabilities for Pro Bowlers Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII: Logo color trend predicts odds-on favorites 49ers, Ravens
Bettors, have you taken a look at the logo for Super Bowl LVIII? If you haven’t yet, you certainly should now. The current logo features the colors of the two teams with the shortest odds to win it all — red and gold for the San Francisco 49ers and purple and black for the Baltimore Ravens. Currently, the Niners’ Super …
Read More »Brock Purdy ignores the haters, focuses on leading 49ers to Super Bowl
Eric Williams NFC West Writer Haters gonna hate. Brock Purdy has been dealing with vocal doubters of his ability since he took over as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback midway through the 2022 season. He’s a system quarterback, they say, carried by a stacked group of playmakers and an offensive guru in head coach Kyle Shanahan. He comes up small …
Read More »Purdy embracing ‘clean slate’ in NFC title game vs. Lions
Purdy embracing ‘clean slate’ in NFC title game vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy had a forgettable NFC divisional-round performances until he starred in one of the great come-from-behind victories in 49ers playoff history. There is a lot to take from Purdy’s down-and-up performance in the 49ers’ 24-21 victory over the Green …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ to combine for 115 hours of weeklong coverage
Getty Images Super Bowl LVIII is right around the corner. Leading up to the big game, which will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, fans will have plenty of content from CBS Sports leading up to the big game. Announced Wednesday, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ will provide more than 115 combined hours of Super Bowl LVIII …
Read More »Bengals hire former QBs coach Dan Pitcher as next offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Callahan, per report
USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have to look too far to find their replacement at offensive coordinator. In fact, they didn’t even need to look outside the building. The team has elevated quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to be their next offensive coordinator, according to NFL Media. Pitcher replaces former OC Brian Callahan, who recently accepted the head-coaching position with the …
Read More »Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs prop wagers popular with bettors
Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions is the most-bet prop player at BetMGM for Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Gibbs had 114 yards of total offense (74 rushing yards with a 31-yard touchdown and 40 receiving yards) in the 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round. “Jahmyr Gibbs, the electric running back, 114 total yards and …
Read More »Jaguars to hire Matt House as linebackers coach
The Jaguars are making another hire for their defensive staff. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is hiring Matt House as linebackers coach. House was LSU’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the last two seasons. But he was the Chiefs linebackers coach from 2019-2021, winning Super Bowl LIV with the club. House has spent much of his career …
Read More »Vic Fangio frontrunner to be Eagles DC after Dolphins exit: Here’s what Nick Sirianni said about possibility
Getty PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles might have had Vic Fangio fall into their lap. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman were having their season-ending press conference (Sirianni will remain the head coach, by the way) when the Miami Dolphins and Fangio mutually agreed to part ways. Fangio was with the Eagles as a consultant for …
Read More »Dolphins, Vic Fangio mutually part ways: Top candidates to replace veteran defensive coordinator
The Miami Dolphins and Vic Fangio have mutually agreed to part ways after just one season as the longtime defensive coordinator is once again on the move. “I want to thank Vic for his contributions in 2023,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said in a statement. “When we assessed the season, it became apparent that this was the best path moving forward …
Read More »Eagles keeping Nick Sirianni after late-season collapse
Nick Sirianni will officially remain as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles for 2024 despite the team’s late-season collapse. Siranni conducted the team’s end-of-season press conference alongside general manager Howie Roseman on Wednesday, nine days after Philadelphia’s 32-9 playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Sirianni led the Eagles to playoff berths in each of his …
Read More »2024 NFC Championship: Ranking five most impactful players in Lions-49ers; Deebo Samuel’s status looms large
After several largely predicable matchups, this year’s NFC Championship showdown is anything but. While the San Francisco 49ers’ participation isn’t surprising, their opponent on Sunday, the Detroit Lions, are one win away from pulling off one of the most unthinkable feats in NFL history. If they can get past San Francisco, the Lions will advance to the Super Bowl for the …
Read More »‘Deal expected’ for Vic Fangio to become Eagles’ defensive coordinator
‘Deal expected’ for Vic Fangio to become Eagles’ defensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Veteran defensive coach Vic Fangio, a consultant with the Eagles during the 2022 Super Bowl run, has emerged as the “top target” for the Eagles’ defensive coordinator vacancy and “a deal is expected,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Fangio quietly spent …
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