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The Commanders announced this week that they were benching quarterback Sam Howell in favor of Jacoby Brissett. And now Howell is likely to start anyway. Brissett is dealing with a hamstring injury and likely won’t be able to play today against the 49ers, according to multiple reports. That would leave Howell as the starter. Jake Fromm, who was called up …

The Kansas City Chiefs offense is struggling like never before in the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era. There’s no one from the outside that’s going to come in and rescue the 9-6 Chiefs. But expect some players to get larger roles in the offense while others will see their roles diminish. The receiver group has obviously struggled in 2023, but Rashee …

Without help from the rest of the NFC South, the 7-8 New Orleans Saints are very likely to miss the postseason for the third straight year. Head coach Dennis Allen is finishing his second year at the helm in post-Sean Payton New Orleans. And quarterback Derek Carr has had an injury-filled first season as the signal caller. Sources tell CBS …

Another big name is likely to miss today’s big game for the Dolphins. Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is unlikely to play against the Ravens, according to NFL Network. Mostert is dealing with knee and ankle injuries. The Dolphins have already ruled out wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, so that’s two offensive skill position starters who need to be replaced. Mostert …

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ARLINGTON, Texas — Saturday night, an NFL official clearly made a huge mistake. It happened on a massive stage, before a national television audience, in a …

Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he explained to officials before playing the Dallas Cowboys what would happen on a 2-point conversion play the Lions had planned. Chaos ensued anyway, and left the Lions feeling as if a victory was taken away from the NFC North winners in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Officials ruled offensive …

Why was the Lions’ two-point try vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s only the second game of Week 17, but one play will be the headliner for what’s still to come. The Detroit Lions lost 20-19 at the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, with an overturned two-point conversion dominating headlines. After a late Jared Goff touchdown to …

How Lions’ controversial two-point try impacts 49ers’ No. 1 seed bid originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A controversial call at the end of the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday at AT&T Stadium had a significant impact on the 49ers’ pursuit of the No. 1 seed in the NFC. After a late Jared Goff …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter In their last real test before the postseason begins, the Dallas Cowboys reminded everyone that they’re good enough and talented enough to win it all this season. But that’s only if they don’t find a way to mess everything up first. That’s the tightrope this team has walked all year long, and they were dangling …

Thankfully, the Detroit Lions had already sewed up a playoff spot prior to Saturday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. But the loss, and especially what happened that led to the loss, has fans in Detroit questioning whether or not the officials cost them a win and a chance to have a higher seed when the playoffs start in two …

The Steelers are adding a pair of veteran defensive players to the roster for Sunday’s road game against the Seahawks. Linebacker Myles Jack and defensive back Eric Rowe have been elevated from the practice squad. Both players will revert back after the game. Jack retired while with the Eagles in the preseason, but returned to the Steelers practice squad in …

With Christmas weekend behind us, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC and NFC each enter Week 17 with 12 teams still mathematically alive.  The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference format rather than divisions from this point forward. …

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys had one of the most frantic finishes on Saturday night. As a result, Dallas moneyline bettors and those who took Detroit and the 4.5 points celebrated, while those who played the Lions on the moneyline were left incredulous after a penalty on a potential game-winning two-point conversion. The Cowboys ended up with a 20-19 …

The Lions celebrated like they had won the game. They left after a 20-19 loss feeling as if the win was taken from them. Detroit scored with 23 seconds left to pull within one point, and Lions coach Dan Campbell chose to go for the win. Jared Goff completed the pass to left tackle Taylor Decker, and the Lions went …

David Montgomery scored on a 3-yard run on third-and-two, giving the Lions a 10-7 lead with 4:34 left in the third quarter. The Lions last led at 3-0 at the 10:46 mark of the first quarter. The Cowboys received the second half kickoff but couldn’t do anything with it. Tyron Smith had a false start, and the Cowboys gained only …