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A look back at the one electrifying moment DeSean Jackson and Jalen Hurts overlapped originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The football history between Jalen Hurts and DeSean Jackson was brief. But unforgettable. One game. One pass. Not surprisingly, it was an 81-yard touchdown. It was Dec. 27, 2020, during the grim final days of Doug Pederson’s Eagles coaching tenure, …

It’s a lovefest between Houston Texans fans and quarterback C.J. Stroud so far this season. (Maria Lysaker / Associated Press) In one respect, C.J. Stroud cares very deeply. Witness his success as a record-breaking rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans. In another respect, Stroud cares not at all. “Some people develop it at a young age, where you’re not concerned …

Malik Cunningham was a quarterback at Louisville, but when he signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie this year, he was told he’d need to prove he can play wide receiver to make the roster. Then Cunningham looked surprisingly good when given some snaps at quarterback, and he’s been practicing at both positions this season. Cunningham has barely played …

Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons forced Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith into an incompletion on fourth down on Seattle’s final possession on Thursday night, and Parsons was surprised at how clear a path the Seahawks gave him to Smith. Smith revealed after the game that the Seahawks’ play design allowed Parsons to come free, but they hoped they would be able …

Eagles’ Dallas Goedert returns to practice ahead of 49ers showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After practicing for the first time since he broke his forearm a month ago, an upbeat Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert pronounced himself healthy and ready to return to action on Sunday. The only thing is, it’s not his decision. “You know, …

Jordan Love has turned his season around of late. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Don’t look now, but Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has now strung together three quality performances, headlined by his latest and best: a 26.62 fantasy-point outing in a win against the heavily-favored Lions on Thanksgiving. After a rough stretch in the middle of …

Blake Grupe had a masterful performance in Week 12. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Eight kickers delivered double-digit fantasy points in Week 12, but one stood out among the others: New Orleans kicker, Blake Grupe. Grupe scored a whopping 19 points in Week 12, thanks for a five-of-six field-goal-attempt showing against the Falcons — his highest fantasy …

Shanahan details challenge 49ers face vs. Hurts, Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 9:30 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The Eagles have won more games than any team in the league since the start of the 2022 NFL …

Jalen Hurts will look to put up a big fantasy line against the potent 49ers. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) We could potentially get a preview of this season’s NFC Championship game when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. And not only have those two squads been the cream of the NFC crop through …

He’s back — and what a return it was. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams returned to the field in Week 12 and ran amuck of the Arizona Cardinals, compiling 204 total yards along with two touchdowns via the air. This came after four missed games on IR, and six weeks after he dropped 20-158-1 on those very same …

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed optimism early this week about getting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick back for this weekend’s game against the Cardinals and it looks like there’s a good chance of that happening. Fitzpatrick told reporters on Friday that he will be in the lineup on Sunday. Fitzpatrick has missed the last four Steelers games with a hamstring injury, …

Jabrill Peppers took responsibility for an off-hand comment made after Patriots-Giants. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) The New England Patriots are 2-9. They are a team that has looked like it should be 2-9. They are a team that has been frequently lamented by a fanbase conditioned to expect a perennial contender for the past two decades. But there are …

The Hall of Fame running back spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz about the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback-receiver duo — including Prescott’s chances to win NFL MVP and Lamb’s importance to the team’s offense. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: All right, Dak’s trying to get to that level this year, some saying he’s having an MVP season. You watch him. …

The Buccaneers placed defensive lineman Mike Greene on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Greene has a calf injury that will keep him out at least the next four games. He has appeared in 10 games for the Buccaneers this season, making two starts and logging six tackles. Greene originally signed with Tampa Bay as a college free agent in …

Joe Flacco is the new starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, less than two weeks after signing with the team. The Browns announced Friday that Flacco will start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, per Cleveland.com, confirming what had been expected after the team ruled out rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson with a concussion. The 38-year-old Flacco’s last NFL appearance …