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Oct 28, 2024, 08:58 PM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — Connor McDavid left the Edmonton Oilers’ game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night after getting injured on the first shift. McDavid was chasing the puck past the Blue Jackets blue line when he tripped over Zach Werenski’s extended stick and slid into the boards left skate first. Bracing himself …

How PFF graded Purdy, 49ers in Week 8 nail-biter vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday was another game that looked like it was getting away from San Francisco, but a collective effort secured a victory. PFF grades show how the 49ers’ contributions across the board were necessary …

Whitner believes 49ers will begin familiar second-half win streak originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Will the 49ers go on a winning streak following their Week 9 bye? Donte Whitner certainly believes so. After San Francisco’s 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, the NBC Sports Bay Area analyst explained on “Hitner’s Hot Take” why the 49ers …

Did Kittle sneakily wear famous ‘F–k Dallas’ shirt in 49ers’ win? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle isn’t slick. Nor does he try to be. The star 49ers tight end, for a second consecutive season, had a monster game against the Dallas Cowboys in San Francisco’s 30-24 win over Dallas on “Sunday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium. …

A change-up in Chicago may be on the horizon after the team’s 18-15 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The successful Hail Mary heard ’round the world delivered by Washington rookie Jayden Daniels in a showdown with the Bears was just the icing on the cake of a matchup FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd called “the worst coaching” he’s seen …

Kittle sneakily wore infamous ‘F–k Dallas’ shirt in 49ers’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle isn’t slick. Nor does he want to be. The star 49ers tight end, for a second consecutive season, had a monster game against the Dallas Cowboys in San Francisco’s 30-24 win over Dallas on “Sunday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium. Kittle …

Dennis Allen had nothing to do with Bountygate, a sordid chapter of Saints history in which the NFL determined that New Orleans coaches incentivized players for attempting to injure opponents. But this is not a good look coming from a Saints head coach — or any head coach, for that matter. Allen, who joined the franchise as defensive coordinator in …

Pittsburgh’s Justin Fields will serve as the third quarterback for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants after tweaking his hamstring over the weekend. Fields, who started Pittsburgh’s first six games while Russell Wilson rehabbed a calf injury, will sit behind Wilson and Kyle Allen as the Steelers (5-2) look for a third straight victory. Pittsburgh running back/kick returner …

There’s a reason Mike Tomlin is currently the longest-tenured coach in the NFL. After all, who would make a quarterback change on a 4-2 team that’s firmly in the playoff and division title hunt? But Pittsburgh, now quarterbacked by Russell Wilson, looks like even more of a threat in the AFC after breaking out on offense in a 37-15 win …

Jordan Love’s status is up in the air heading into the Green Bay Packers’ showdown with the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, a matchup between the NFC’s two hottest teams. Love left the Packers’ 30-27 victory at Jacksonville on Sunday in the third quarter with a groin issue. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the quarterback …

Dennis Allen had nothing to do with Bountygate, a sordid chapter of Saints history in which the NFL determined that New Orleans coaches incentivized players for attempting to injure opponents. But this is not a good look coming from a Saints head coach — or any head coach, for that matter. Allen, who joined the franchise as defensive coordinator in …

Shanahan shares encouraging CMC 49ers practice return update originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Reinforcements are on the way for the 49ers — as long as everything goes according to plan. On Monday, after the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, coach Kyle Shanahan shared that the team is expecting Christian McCaffrey’s much-anticipated return to take place after …

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was suspended for three games by the NFL on Monday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Williams has been on injured reserve all season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during special teams drills at training camp in August. He then had season-ending surgery. The suspension means he will not be …

Colts center Ryan Kelly and coach Shane Steichen both had conversations with quarterback Anthony Richardson about tapping out for a play Sunday. Richardson left the game for a third-and-goal play in the third quarter, admitting afterward that he was “tired.” Steichen called it a “learning moment” for the second-year quarterback. Richardson has been roasted by sports talk, fans and former …

After the NFL gave us a one-week reprieve from byes, they have unfortunately returned in Week 9, with the Steelers and Niners unavailable to us. If you suddenly find yourself with urgent roster needs, we’re here to help. Each week, we highlight the top potential waiver pickups who remain unattached in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues. Add …