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Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy for the NFC East showdown against Philadelphia (8:20 p.m. ET).  The 60-year-old knew he would be a big part of the story despite the division lead being on the line Sunday night along with Dallas’ 14-game home winning streak, which is why McCarthy wanted to …

Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson apologized after shoving a fan during an interaction at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 12 and he has reportedly been disciplined by the team for his actions. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Bills have fined Lawson. The amount of the fine was not reported, but Pelissero adds that the matter is now …

The NFL world was rocked Thursday upon the publication of a long-form exposé about the Buffalo Bills, and in particular head coach Sean McDermott, on Substack by independent journalist Tyler Dunne. The three-part article contained several negative anecdotes about McDermott from his seven seasons with the Bills, most notably one from 2019 in which he attempted to use those who …

The Rams likely won’t have their veteran starting tight end for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters in his Friday press conference that Tyler Higbee will be listed as doubtful for the contest. Higbee has 34 catches for 367 yards with two touchdowns in 12 games this season. McVay also noted outside linebacker Michael Hoecht …

One of the major storylines this NFL season is the continued Cowboys-Eagles battle, along with the 49ers, atop the NFC, with another pivotal game coming as Dallas takes on Philadelphia on Sunday night.  Another is the incredible success of 2023 NFL Draft No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud in his first year with the Houston Texans — and No. 1 …

There’s a chance Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be able to play Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Seattle is listing Smith as questionable with a groin injury. Smith was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant in the second practice of the week. Smith has also been dealing with an elbow injury suffered in the …

Derek Carr appeared trending towards playing for the New Orleans Saints this week after being listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice. Even with all the injuries Carr has taken, he’s set to give it a go this week.  Per multiple reports, Carr will play for the Saints in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after clearing concussion protocol. …

Video Details The San Francisco 49ers host their NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 14. The Niners are coming off a 42-19 blowout win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team has won four straight and Brock Purdy has turned things around and is on fire during that span. Teammate Arik and defensive tackle Arik Armstead said that Purdy ‘should …

Ward’s happiness at home leading to production on field for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Charvarius Ward has experienced an on-field breakthrough over the past several weeks, and the 49ers cornerback revealed this week that it’s because of a positive step forward at home. Ward spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about the shift …

Whether you’ve played Daily Fantasy on Yahoo before or are giving it a try for the first time, this weekly column will take a look at the DFS landscape, revealing whom I like building lineups around, stars to fade, undervalued plays and bargain bin options to help you construct a better team. Lineup building blocks Christian McCaffrey ($42) vs. Seattle …

49ers injury report: Armstead, McCloud out vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ depth along the interior of their defensive line will be tested Sunday in a key NFC West matchup at Levi’s Stadium. Defensive tackle Arik Armstead was ruled out of the 49ers’ Week 14 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to …

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s availability for Sunday’s game at Cleveland (1 p.m. ET) will be a game-time decision based on how he feels during warmups. Lawrence was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day on Friday. He seemed to move around without any issues during the portion open to the media. He was formally listed as …

Saints quarterback Derek Carr has taken the final step to allow him to play Sunday, clearing concussion protocol, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. Carr needed clearance from an independent neurologist, which he received Friday. The Saints had listed Carr as questionable with a concussion and injuries to his ribs and his right shoulder, but he was a full participant in …

Joe Flacco’s second straight start for the Cleveland Browns appears inevitable, if not essential. It’s just not official. Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal about his starter for Sunday’s crucial game against Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET) despite Flacco getting all the first-team quarterback reps during the portion of Friday’s practice open to the media. Flacco had an impressive debut for …

The NFL is rocketing down the stretch and there’s certainly set to be some drama that unfolds as teams in both conferences try to nudge into a playoff spot. What could prove to be a key factor in those teams reaching the postseason or not is the health of the roster, which is what we’ll be dissecting here as we …