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Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter It feels like this Jaguars season is slipping away.  They’re playing their worst football late in the year, when contenders are supposed to be at their best. Jacksonville is now on a three-game losing streak following its Sunday night loss to Baltimore, dropping to 0-3 in December. It’s the Jaguars’ first three-game losing streak since …

Getty Images The Patriots were down to two healthy cornerbacks in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, in part because veteran J.C. Jackson did not take the field. While coach Bill Belichick declined to elaborate on Jackson’s absence from the lineup after the game, Jackson’s agent told ESPN the former Pro Bowler is dealing with mental health issues. “He wasn’t available,” …

Dec 19, 2023, 07:54 PM ET Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha and and defenseman Charlie McAvoy will return Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild after missing multiple games became of upper-body injuries. Zacha, who has eight goals and 19 points in 26 games, is expected to rejoin Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on the No. 1 line after missing three games. …

Wide receiver Keenan Allen may not be available for Giff Smith’s debut as the Chargers interim head coach. Allen did not play in Brandon Staley’s final game as the team’s head coach because of a heel injury and he did not practice on Tuesday for the same reason. The Chargers will host the Bills on Saturday night. Edge rusher Khalil …

Week 16 of the NFL season will be headlined by a marquee Monday night matchup between the league’s two best teams: the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. And while both teams stand atop the league as Super Bowl favorites, each team also possesses an MVP-favorite quarterback.  “I think it’s a nice little precursor to the Super Bowl,” former …

Patriots place J.C. Jackson on reserve/NFI list, likely ending season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans were left confused during Sunday’s 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after cornerback J.C. Jackson seemed to disappear. After being seen in the locker room just before kickoff, the six-year veteran was nowhere to be found, instead being replaced …

As we enter Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, two players from the San Francisco 49ers are among the favorites to win MVP: Quarterback Brock Purdy, and running back Christian McCaffrey. A non-quarterback hasn’t won NFL MVP since 2012, and sure enough, Purdy is the heavy favorite to win this year at -230, per Caesars Sportsbook. McCaffrey has the …

Nick Wright has been pointing out the cracks in the otherwise glowing facade of the Philadelphia Eagles for a while, and now that the team has lost their 3rd-straight game, this time to the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football, it’s time to face facts. The Eagles have problems that aren’t fixable this season, including a defense that can’t stop …

Steph Chambers / Getty Images James Bradberry had his worst game with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The soft-spoken Bradberry had few words when describing the horrendous performance. Bradberry was picked on in coverage throughout Monday’s loss, allowing six of seven completions for 112 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions — including the game-winning 29-yard touchdown pass from Drew …

Bernie Kosar is a legendary former quarterback for the University of Miami in college and the Cleveland Browns in the NFL and is still a popular figure around the modern Browns team. He can now add another title to his résumé — Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift insider. Kosar first went viral among Swift’s fanbase when he posted photos with the pop …

Bears undecided on Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus’ futures: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The decisions the Bears will make this offseason will likely hold insurmountable weight on the future of the organization and its potential success. Whether or not the Bears decide to retain Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus will substantially affect the direction of the team. According …

USATSI The Lions activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker on Tuesday and have waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room on the roster. Detroit opened the practice window for the QB last month. The elevation to the active roster was no surprise, as Dan Campbell revealed on Monday that it was the team’s plan to do so. Hooker will be the third …

USATSI The Seattle Seahawks dealt with a weird quarterback controversy this past week. Geno Smith, who was questionable to play in Week 15 due to a groin injury, was active for Seattle’s “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but did not start. It was instead Drew Lock under center for the second game in a row, who threw a …

Dec 19, 2023, 06:02 PM ET CHICAGO — Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago’s morning skate ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Luke Richardson said the rookie defenseman is going to need some time before he is ready for …

The Rams expect to have right tackle Rob Havenstein back in the lineup against the Saints on Thursday night, which is good because the guy who replaced him has been listed as out of practice for two straight days. Joe Noteboom got the start against the Commanders last Sunday and played every snap of the game, but he’s been listed …