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Coaches and executives believe the NFL officiating system is broken. Can the league be trusted to fix it? (Stefan Milic/Yahoo Sports) The video from NFL officiating hit head coach and general manager inboxes on Tuesday. For 106 seconds, a narrator explained league rules on reporting a change of position atop video clips from the controversial ending to the Detroit Lions-Dallas …

Below are my Week 18, 2023 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at noon ET on Peacock. It’s then available — as full episodes and clips — on demand on Peacock, the …

The Rams won’t play quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday against the 49ers. They will, however, play standout rookie receiver Puka Nacua. Until he breaks the single-season rookie receiving record, apparently. “I think you’d like to be able to see him get an opportunity to do something special and then be smart with him,” coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday …

For the second straight year, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will be headed to the Pro Bowl as starters for the AFC. Gardner followed up his Defensive Rookie of the Year campaign by putting up another stellar season on the outside with 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble through 15 games. Williams, now in his …

Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is going to his ninth Pro Bowl in his 12th season. He is 33, but while others might have a question about his future, Wagner doesn’t. He left no doubt Wednesday that he plans to play in 2024. “One hundred percent,” Wagner said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. Wagner is scheduled to become a free agent …

Hardly anyone knew about Austin Ekeler when he made the Los Angeles Chargers’ roster as an undrafted rookie in 2017. As the running back approaches what could be his final game in powder blue, Ekeler has been a fan favorite among Chargers fans — even during a frustrating season. Ekeler has reached 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third straight …

NBC’s NFL analysts gush over Justin Fields, plead Bears to keep him originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Justin Fields train keeps adding more passengers. As the season winds down, the Bears quarterback has everyone on his side. The players are steadfast supporters of his play. The fans chanted their desire to keep him at quarterback last game. But …

The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Damien Wilson, the team announced. He has agreed to spot on Dallas’ practice squad. The Cowboys also agreed to terms with receiver Racey McMath and running back SaRodorick Thompson for practice squad spots. Offensive lineman La’el Collins could re-join the Cowboys on their practice report, but despite reports that a deal was done, Collins …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Ah, Pro Bowl snubs. There isn’t even a real game anymore, and the game isn’t in Hawaii or Las Vegas but back in Orlando. But the honor of being named to the Pro Bowl remains an important currency toward building a résumé for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So every year, when the combined …

Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is once again headed to the Pro Bowl. He will be making his second straight trip and will be – as of now – Big Blue’s lone representative at the NFL’s annual All-Star game. Named a starter for the NFC, Lawrence has 4.5 sacks with 19 QB hits and seven tackles for loss through 15 …

Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa were selected to their first Pro Bowl as the starting quarterbacks for their respective conferences. It’s the first time the two starting QBs are first-time picks since the 1999 season when Pro Football Hall of Famers Peyton Manning and Kurt Warner were chosen. Purdy was one of nine players picked from the San Francisco 49ers, …

The NFL has unveiled its 2024 Pro Bowl roster, compiling some of the game’s most elite players and highlighting the stellar season they were able to put together. However, this is admittedly an inexact science and always seems to leave out a handful of worthy candidates. This voting process is broken up into thirds with fans, players, and coaches all …

Former No. 2 pick suggests Bears keep Justin Fields originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s about to become the biggest talking point of the Bears’ offseason if it hasn’t already catapulted to most discussions. Should the Bears stick with Justin Fields? Or, should they use the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft to find a new signal …

Trevor Lawrence is trying to be cautious and aggressive with his sprained throwing shoulder, hoping the approach could help him return to the starting lineup for Jacksonville’s pivotal regular-season finale at Tennessee on Sunday. Lawrence practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday but did not throw during the portion of practice open to reporters. He missed all of last week …

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was back on the practice field with teammates Wednesday. He was looking ahead, not behind, after his team-issued, one-game suspension Alexander said he has had positive meetings with head coach Matt LaFleur and General Manager Brian Gutekunst. “I think it was definitely something to learn from,” Alexander said after practice, via Wes Hodkiewicz of the team …