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The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) will try to increase their chances of making the NFL playoff bracket when they face the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) in an AFC North battle on Saturday. Pittsburgh can clinch a postseason berth with a win and a loss by either Buffalo or Jacksonville this week. The Steelers are coming off back-to-back wins over the Bengals and …

Purdy, Darnold benefiting from team-centric relationship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold support each other, being in the same quarterback room, but how they do it is incredibly team-centric. Both 49ers quarterbacks took the podium Thursday and shared the unique ways they’re able to help each other improve on the field …

Who’s Playing Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers Current Records: Tampa Bay 8-8, Carolina 2-14 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports App What to Know The Panthers will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a look at the spread shows they might need …

Who’s Playing Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans Current Records: Jacksonville 9-7, Tennessee 5-11 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Nissan Stadium — Nashville, TennesseeTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Jacksonville Jaguars will head out on the road to face off against the Tennessee Titans at 1:00 p.m. …

Another exciting weekend of NFL football is upon us, meaning it’s another opportunity to throw some money down on the big games.  And if you are betting on the games, you’ll want to listen to The Group Chat segment of the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” as the fellas break down this week’s biggest matchups. FOX Sports’ Chris “The Bear” …

USATSI The NFL laid out the ground rules for its 2024 coaching cycle Friday, sending out a memo to all 32 teams, per CBS Sports senior NFL insider Jonathan Jones, about its new anti-tampering policies ahead of Monday when the 2023 season ends for more than half the league (18 teams). Teams with head coaching vacancies can hold in-person or …

Who’s Playing Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions Current Records: Minnesota 7-9, Detroit 11-5 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Ford Field — Detroit, MichiganTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports App What to Know The Vikings have enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Detroit Lions at 1:00 …

Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars offense is set to receive a significant boost ahead of a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. A victory Sunday would clinch back-to-back AFC South division titles, a first such occurrence for the franchise since 1998-99.  In order to juice their offense, the Jaguars are set to activate wide receiver Christian Kirk from …

The Chicago Blackhawks placed rookie forward Connor Bedard on injured reserve with a fractured jaw, the team announced Saturday. Bedard left Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period. Bedard was hit by Smith at 10:49 after he carried the puck into the Blackhawks’ offensive zone. Bedard skated to …

Who’s Playing Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts Current Records: Houston 9-7, Indianapolis 9-7 How To Watch When: Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IndianaTV: ABCFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $74.00 What to Know The Texans have enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road …

NFL Week 18 is upon us, and we’re diving into Colin Cowherd’s favorite picks from the final weekend of the regular season.  Let’s get to it. Falcons @ Saints (-3)1 p.m. ET, CBS Colin’s pick, score prediction: Falcons +3, (Falcons win 24-23) Colin’s thoughts: “[Atlanta’s] defense has been sneaky good this year. The last two weeks they lead the league in …

The Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts matchup Saturday night is for all the marbles. The winner makes the playoffs and the loser goes home.  It’s pretty much as simple as that, barring a tie, but let’s not go down that doomsday scenario just yet.  This game is a perfect appetizer for the playoffs and is a rare occurrence. It’s just …

The Jaguars will have Christian Kirk available for Sunday’s regular-season finale. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Jacksonville is activating Kirk off of injured reserve after he missed time to undergo core muscle surgery. Kirk was a limited participant in all three days of practice this week. In 12 games this season, Kirk has 57 receptions for 787 yards with …

One team has been very, very good to Over bettors who play the total for NFL games. It’s Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals are 7-0 on the Over at home this season. RELATED: Puka Nacua, C.J. Stroud in two-man race for Rookie of Year Can the 4-12 Cardinals finish the season a perfect 8-0 on the Over …

The end of the NFL regular season means the true beginning of the hiring cycle. The coaching carousel, as it’s called, should consist of anywhere between six to eight openings, according to multiple sources around the league. Already the Panthers, Chargers and Raiders head-coaching positions are open, and more will come in the following days. Meanwhile, there could be as …