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Eagles’ takeaway problem evaporates at perfect time vs. Bengals

Eagles’ takeaway problem evaporates at perfect time vs. Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CINCINNATI — It wasn’t for lack of trying. The Eagles have been harping on takeaways for weeks and they had gotten close plenty of times. But after six games, Vic Fangio’s defense had a grand total of two forced turnovers all season. Two. “We’ve got …

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Who gets NHL’s next big contract? Top candidates right now

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 28, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Contract negotiations are a delicate thing. Some NHL players prefer tuning them out all together during the season. Others might want the process wrapped up quickly — but fairly — and listen in on every detail year round. The key is …

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Deebo Samuel questionable to return with injury to his ribs

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel played tonight after a pneumonia bout sent him to the hospital earlier in the week. He has left, though, with an injury. The 49ers list him as questionable to return with an injury to his ribs. With the 49ers holding a 27-17 lead with 6:18 remaining, it seems unlikely Samuel comes back even if able. He …

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Dak Prescott blames himself for “boneheaded” interception

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott blamed his own two interceptions for his team’s loss to the 49ers on Sunday night. Asked what he has to do better, Prescott answered, “Not turn the ball over, period.” Prescott said a great leaping interception by San Francisco’s Ji’Ayir Brown never should have happened and Prescott should have thrown it away if he couldn’t get …

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Winners, losers as 49ers outlast Cowboys 30-24 on Sunday Night Football

Winners, losers as 49ers outlast Cowboys 30-24 on Sunday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The San Francisco 49ers made it nervy, but they held on for a crucial win to move to 4-4. San Francisco beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-24 in Week 8 of the Sunday Night Football, with the latter falling to 3-4 coming off …

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Kittle shows out, joins elite 49ers crowd on National Tight Ends Day

Kittle shows out, joins elite 49ers crowd on National Tight Ends Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It’s only appropriate that George Kittle had one of his best games of the season in the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on National Tight Ends Day. The All-Pro was heavily involved in the offense on …

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Daniels’ Hail Mary heroics, Browns stun Ravens & Chiefs stay perfect

Noah Brown celebrates catching Jayden Daniels’ last-gasp Hail Mary [Getty Images] The NFL served up a sensational Sunday in week eight with one of the biggest shocks of the season, some big scoring and a host of dramatic late finishes. A change in quarterback helped the lowly Cleveland Browns stun the red-hot Baltimore Ravens, while the Arizona Cardinals and the …

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Spoiler alert: the Jets’ painful Aaron Rodgers isn’t going to get better

Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after a dispiriting defeat to the New England Patriots.Illustration: Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The Aaron Rodgers era, which never really began in New York, is officially over. Last season after eight games, the New York Jets were 4-4 with Zach Wilson at quarterback, and a defense led by head coach Robert Saleh and defensive coordinator Jeff …

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Warner vows to join tight ends with linebacker holiday

Warner vows to join tight ends with linebacker holiday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL has National Tight Ends Day. But what about National Linebackers Day? Following the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium, “49ers Postgame Live” analysts Carlos Ramírez and Rod Brooks asked Fred Warner to pitch the NFL on a …

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Purdy had to get ‘real’ with self to lead 49ers’ turnaround in win

Purdy had to get ‘real’ with self to lead 49ers’ turnaround in win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Heading into halftime Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers’ offense was in trouble. Quarterback Brock Purdy was generating explosive plays, but he wasn’t quite as efficient as usual with a 63-percent completion rate. In particular, San Francisco’s offense …

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NFL trade deadline: Cowboys were in a 3-4 hole in ’18 and revived the season with a massive deal. Jerry Jones needs to go there again.

Let’s recap the past two weeks for the Dallas Cowboys. They got paddled at home 47-9 by the Detroit Lions. Team owner Jerry Jones went from threatening to fire hosts on the team’s flagship radio station one week, to throwing head coach Mike McCarthy’s offensive scheme under the bus the next week. Quarterback Dak Prescott has continued to regress from …

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Isaac Guerendo’s coachability, maturity leading to 49ers ascension

Isaac Guerendo’s coachability, maturity leading to 49ers ascension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ running back depth knows no bounds. The group as a whole, when healthy, is an embarrassment of riches that the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco’s opponent on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium, certainly would like a piece of. Sure, you can …

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