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When the NFL released its 2023 schedule, plenty of fans probably circled the Bengals’ matchup with the Jaguars in Week 13. But few could’ve predicted that the game’s quarterback duel would end up being Trevor Lawrence versus … Jake Browning. The Bengals, of course, lost Pro Bowl starter Joe Burrow to season-ending wrist surgery in November, cutting short an already-injury-riddled …

Jaguars receiver Parker Washington, a sixth-round rookie, had played only 12 offensive snaps this season before Christian Kirk’s injury. When Kirk went out with a groin injury on a 26-yard reception on the team’s first snap, Washington was called upon. He has answered. Washington has his first four catches, his first 47 receiving yards and his first touchdown. On third-and-nine, …

PHILADELPHIA — The San Francisco 49ers pass rush had been on a roll. Since Chase Young joined an already-deep group at the trade deadline, they’d sacked Trevor Lawrence five times, then Baker Mayfield four and finally Geno Smith six times in a span of just three weeks. So Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, it seemed, would need to worry about …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 4, 2023, 10:03 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — The NHL informed its executives and owners during its Board of Governors meeting Monday that it is projecting it will raise next year’s salary cap to $87.7 million, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. If those projections hold, …

Trevor Lawrence wasted no time connecting with Christian Kirk against the Bengals on Monday night. But the Jaguars’ No. 1 wide receiver left the game after his first catch due to a groin injury and did not return. Jacksonville ruled him out in the third quarter. Kirk easily beat his man for a 26-yard gain on Jacksonville’s first play from …

The Bengals have 233 yards, the most first half yards the Jaguars have allowed this season, and they have yet to punt. With Jake Browning dealing, the Bengals are tied with the Jaguars 14-14 at halftime. Browning has completed 17 of 19 passes for 178 yards, and Joe Mixon has 10 touches for 70 yards and two touchdown runs. The …

Trevor Lawrence wasted no time connecting with Christian Kirk against the Bengals on Monday night. But the Jaguars’ No. 1 wide receiver left the game after his first catch due to a groin injury, and was quickly ruled questionable to return. Kirk easily beat his man for a 26-yard gain on Jacksonville’s first play from scrimmage during the final game …

49ers to be top seed in NFC playoff picture, Whitner believes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers made a statement to the NFL with their 42-19 thrashing of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Besides backing up trash talk and moving to 9-3 on the 2023 NFL season, San Francisco put itself in a great position …

Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua injured his shoulder in Sunday’s victory over the Browns. He has an AC joint sprain but is expected to play against the Ravens in Week 14, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart with him early on in the week but don’t expect that to affect his ability to be ready to go,” …

Getty Images The Tennessee Titans have relieved special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman of his duties, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Monday. Special teams assistant Tom Quinn will now take over the unit. Aukerman’s firing comes off the heels of a special teams collapse in Week 13 as the Titans fell to the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, which dropped …

Shanahan has ‘no hard feelings’ toward ejected Eagles staffer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One day later, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan remains upset that linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s game because of an altercation with a Philadelphia Eagles staff member. But Shanahan also said he hopes Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ chief security officer, does not face …

The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way.  The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …

Getty Images The Miami Dolphins dominated the Washington Commanders 45-15 on Sunday in a game that was never really in doubt. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught a 78-yard touchdown in the opening quarter and decided to have a little bit of fun as he orchestrated a new roller coaster touchdown celebration. In a clip that was posted by the …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua walks off the field holding his side after suffering an injury against the Browns. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua suffered a shoulder sprain during the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns but is expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart …

Getty Images Back in August, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson proved that the NFL is all business when he cut his son, tight end Josh Pederson, when the team finalized their rosters. One day after he was waived, he signed to the practice squad, where he has remained until Monday night.  Doug will get to see his son’s NFL debut …