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The Packers have been their own worst enemy in the first half with five penalties for 44 yards and a turnover. But they have drawn to within a field goal. Josh Jacobs’ 1-yard touchdown run completed an 11-play, 70-yard drive. The Packers now trail 10-7. Jacobs has rushed for 49 yards on nine carries. Two defensive penalties by the Lions …

If Rob Gronkowski would have returned a text from Joe Burrow back in 2022, there’s a good chance that he would have ended up spending at least one season with the Cincinnati Bengals before retiring.  During a recent episode of the “Dudes on Dudes” podcast with Gronk and Julian Edelman, Gronkowski shared a wild story about how Burrow tried to …

Mike Evans, Kyle Fuller Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring/calf) vs. Las Vegas RaidersDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternTampa Bay Buccaneers No. 1 wide receiver Mike Evans has been managing two different hamstring strains in the same leg since mid-October, resulting in a three-game absence in Weeks 8-10. Hamstring strains carry a 30.0 percent weekly re-injury rate, per Doctor of …

Canty makes bold argument after Purdy’s future 49ers contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Chris Canty has strong opinions on the 49ers potentially paying quarterback Brock Purdy next offseason. Canty was asked if he would give Purdy a lucrative new contract. “Not this offseason, I wouldn’t,” Canty said on ESPN’s “First Take” on Thursday. “I need to see …

Getty Images It didn’t take long for us to witness fireworks on “Thursday Night Football” this week. We anticipated a heated matchup between the Detroit Lions and rival Green Bay Packers, but things got testy before we even had a chance to sing the national anthem! As those at Ford Field were setting up for the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants in Week 13 was almost perfect — except for All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reaggravating the AC join sprain injury in his shoulder.  Lamb tweaked the AC joint sprain in his right shoulder with approximately eight minutes left in the third quarter. He attempted to play through the injury …

As Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles addressed the media on Monday, an NFC executive watched remotely with a slew of questions. Why was this press conference delayed until three days after the Bears had fired head coach Matt Eberflus, the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history? Why did the Bears not …

FRISCO, Texas — In a 2024 season that’s been ruined in large part because of a never-ending tidal wave of injuries, the 5-7 Dallas Cowboys suffered another big blow Thursday. Future Hall of Fame right guard Zack Martin is undergoing season-ending ankle surgery.  Martin, who’s seven first-team All-Pro selections are tied for the most in NFL history for offensive guards, …

USATSI The NFL game of the week is about to take place, as the Detroit Lions host the rival Green Bay Packers on “Thursday Night Football.” These two teams faced off in Green Bay five weeks ago, with the Lions earning a 24-14 victory. In that matchup, an incident took place which stoked the fires of this NFC North rivalry.  …

Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey (15), who seems to have been suffering bruises all season, catches a touchdown pass behind the Chiefs’ Bryan Cook (6) in Week 4. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Ladd McConkey has not made a decision whether he will be available Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs as he manages knee and shoulder injuries, but …

Shanahan drops sarcastic quip about Bosa’s 49ers-Bears availability originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Carlos Ramirez and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Kyle Shanahan had a witty response when asked if 49ers …

Lenoir returns to 49ers practice, on track to play vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers expect to get one starter back on the field Sunday against the Chicago Bears. However, defensive end Nick Bosa, left tackle Trent Williams and left guard Aaron Banks all appear likely to miss another game. Cornerback Deommodore …

Not a great betting week overall, but we did go 3-2 against the spread on the top five picks. We knew the Buffalo Bills would defeat the San Francisco 49ers by double digits and the Dallas Cowboys would cover four points vs. the New York Giants. The Seattle Seahawks also had a nice comeback against Aaron Rodgers’ New York Jets. However, the …

Hit up any major sports site on the internet right now — including CBSSports.com — and you’re going to see the news that Bill Belichick interviewed for the recently vacated North Carolina Tar Heels head coaching position. Let’s be very clear: this is not happening.  It’s all a giant publicity stunt, part of the sometimes carefully orchestrated dance that is …

December in the NFL means playoff clinching time — although usually not this early — but with Buffalo and Kansas City already on the postseason bracket for this year in the AFC, it’s time the NFC got in on the action. Enter two of the league’s best teams for a massive new chapter in their rivalry, as the little brother …