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NFL Week 9 picks: Lions-Packers showdown and big tests for Rams and Chargers on road

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 12-4 (.750); season 78-45 (.634). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-8 (.500); season 67-55-1 (.549). Off: Steelers, 49ers. …

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Lamar Jackson got a rest day on Wednesday

Lamar Jackson did not practice on Wednesday, but the Ravens are not concerned about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. Head coach John Harbaugh provided an update on why Jackson was out of practice and said that the team wanted to get the quarterback some extra rest because of how their schedule is shaping up. “Rest day,” Harbaugh …

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Will Cooper Kupp deliver a big game against the Seahawks?

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Los Angeles WR in Week 9. View more Video Transcript The Rams offense looked incredible last week against Minnesota with Matt Stafford throwing for nearly 300 yards and four touchdowns. Puka Nico was strong. Kyron Williams looked incredible on the ground. Demarcus Robinson had two touchdowns …

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Brock Bowers is on pace to break Puka Nacua’s rookie receiving record

Last year, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua caught 105 passes, setting a new NFL record for a rookie. Nacua may not own that record for long. This year, Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has 52 catches through eight games, putting him on pace to catch 111 passes this season and break Nacua’s record. Bowers’ 52 catches lead the NFL, and …

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Jakobi Meyers stays consistent in fantasy despite Raiders’ challenges

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Las Vegas WR in Week 9. View more Video Transcript Having confidence in the Raiders as a whole is tough. You never quite know what to expect from garner menu at quarterback last week, he threw two touchdown passes the prior week, he threw zero touchdowns …

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NFL midseason-ish awards: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson for MVP?

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen greet each other after a game in 2022. But who leads the way this season?Photograph: Julio Cortez/AP Let’s roll out the red carpet for the midseason-ish awards. A quick note, these awards are based on what has happened through eight weeks. They’re not projections on how the awards race will stack up at the end …

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Amari Cooper is limited in practice after Bills said he’d be out

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Amari Cooper would miss practice on Wednesday, but McDermott was either misinformed or Cooper’s plans changed between the coach’s press conference and the start of the workout. Cooper wound up getting in a limited practice despite the wrist injury he suffered last Sunday. The change in status would seem to be …

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Chargers sign C Sam Mustipher to active roster

Center Sam Mustipher has made a couple of appearances for the Chargers as a practice squad elevation, but he’s set for a longer stay on the active roster. Mustipher was signed to the active roster off of the team’s practice squad on Wednesday. They also signed cornerback Kendall Williamson to the practice squad. Mustipher started and played every snap of …

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Allen Lazard, C.J. Mosley, Alijah Vera-Tucker out for Jets Thursday

The Jets will be missing players on both sides of the ball on Thursday night. Wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) and right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) have been ruled out for the second straight week. Jake Hanson replaced Vera-Tucker in the starting lineup last weekend while Garrett Wilson, Davante Adams, and Mike Williams saw the most time at receiver. Linebacker …

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Trevon Diggs misses practice with calf injury

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs missed Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury. Diggs referred to the injury as “tightness.” “It was a little sore coming out of the game,” Diggs said, via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com. “Probably one of the plays I got hit or something. I’m getting treatment and working through it.” Diggs was one of six players who missed …

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Do in-season NFL trades make an impact? | Inside Coverage

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss whether or not trades made at the NFL trade deadline make an impact for a team making a playoff push or if it’s better to keep that draft capital. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube …

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Kopitar reaches 800 career assists in Kings’ win vs. Knights

Oct 31, 2024, 01:18 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assist, as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and Warren Foegele, Alex Laferriere and Joel Edmundson also scored for …

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