Kittle aims to fulfill promise he made after Super Bowl 54 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — George Kittle and the 49ers have one shared goal every season: Win the Super Bowl. They certainly have come close. San Francisco was 5:10 away from hoisting the franchise’s sixth Lombardi Trophy almost four years ago against the …
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Ravens not expected to activate Mark Andrews from injured reserve to play vs. Texans, per report
USATSI Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping star tight end Mark Andrews would make his return to the field for Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans, but Baltimore will not activate him from injured reserve just yet, according to NFL Media. Andrews injured his ankle during the Week 11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL Media previously reported he suffered a …
Read More »Bitter feud turns ugly as Robert Griffin III battles former NFL coach Jay Gruden on social media
It’s been nearly 10 years since Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III were on the same sideline together, but apparently, when it comes to the relationship between these two, time does NOT heal all wounds. The two have been involved in a bitter social media spat over the past few days and it seems to be getting uglier by the …
Read More »NFL playoff injuries for divisional round: Bills rule out Gabe Davis, Taylor Rapp and others for Chiefs game
Only eight teams are left in the 2024 NFL playoffs with just over three weeks remaining until Super Bowl LVIII. Like every week in the NFL, we’ve got a bevy of injury updates to address with conference championship appearances at stake. While each remaining team is dealing with injuries, no one has been hit harder than the Buffalo Bills. Head coach …
Read More »Lions look to take playoff party to overdrive against spoiler-minded Bucs
History remains in the balance for the Detroit Lions. They ended a 32-year playoff-win drought with Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, sparking feelings of joy that had previously eluded generations of fans. They’re not ready for the party to end now. A Tampa Bay Buccaneers team led by a resurgent Baker Mayfield stands in their way on Sunday …
Read More »Senators’ Shane Pinto inks deal prior to gambling ban return
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 12:23 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is prepared for a fresh start — and he’s got a new contract to go with it. The club announced on Friday a one-year, $775,000 deal for Pinto that kicks in right before he’s eligible to …
Read More »Seattle Seahawks next head coach odds: Dan Quinn strong favorite
The Seattle Seahawks’ head coach search is ramping up. Seattle began interviewing candidates to replace longtime head coach Pete Carroll on Wednesday, reportedly requesting interviews with at least eight coaches. So, who will replace Carroll? Well, oddsmakers have a clear favorite in mind — and it’s a familiar face for Seahawks fans. Let’s take a look at the current betting …
Read More »Ranking easiest paths to Super Bowl LVIII among teams remaining: 49ers appear bound for Las Vegas
Eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, all of which have a legitimate opportunity at the Super Bowl. The Green Bay Packers were the No. 7 seed and upset the Dallas Cowboys, becoming the first No. 7 seed in the expanded playoff era to get to this point — so anything is possible. The Detroit Lions have an opportunity to reach …
Read More »Patriots are expected to interview Rams assistant ST coach Jeremy Springer
The Patriots are expected to interview a member of Rams head coach Sean McVay’s staff as they work to put together Jerod Mayo’s first staff in New England. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Patriots are expected to interview Rams assistant special teams coach Jeremy Springer. Springer just completed his second season on McVay’s staff in Los Angeles. …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Bills ask fans to shovel stadium ahead of playoff game vs. Chiefs for $20 an hour
Getty Images Shoveling Highmark Stadium is becoming a weekly job for some fans. Just as they did last week, the Buffalo Bills are asking fans to come to their stadium and help shovel snow to get the place ready for this weekend’s game. The Bills are scheduled to face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at …
Read More »Chiefs vs. Bills odds, picks, how to watch, live stream, time: 2024 Divisional Round NFL expert prediction
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will visit Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a Divisional Round matchup on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Kansas City went 11-6 in the regular season before defeating Miami, 26-7, in the Wild Card Round last week. Meanwhile, the Bills also went 11-6 this season and dispatched of Pittsburgh, 31-17, on Super Wild …
Read More »Shanahan ‘so happy’ Aiyuk made All-Pro second team after huge season
Shanahan ‘so happy’ Aiyuk made All-Pro second team after huge season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Annual NFL honors such as Pro Bowl and All-Pro aren’t at the top of Kyle Shanahan’s list, but the 49ers coach is ecstatic about one of his players being recognized. Finally, in his fourth NFL season, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk received …
Read More »What’s behind Lamar Jackson’s historic playoff struggles and why this year will be different
When Lamar Jackson suits up on Saturday against the Texans, it will be his first playoff game in 1,099 days. Incredibly, it’s been over three years since we last saw Jackson in the playoffs, when the Ravens lost 17-3 in Buffalo in the divisional round. That’s mostly because Jackson suffered season-ending injuries in each of the previous two years. Either …
Read More »Bills and Chiefs met for a playoff classic not long ago
The last time the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills met in the playoffs, they gave us one of the greatest games in NFL history. Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes went back and forth, matching scores in the final minutes. From the two-minute warning of the fourth quarter to the end of the game, there were five scoring plays. Four …
Read More »2024 NFL divisional round bold predictions: Jordan Love, Packers stun 49ers; Josh Allen goes nuclear on Chiefs
The NFL postseason is down to eight teams, and while the remaining field includes several were expected to be here — the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills — there are also some surprises. The bracket includes teams that have risen above expectations, such as the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers — the youngest team in …
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