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Getty Images New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr left in the fourth quarter of their 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions after being hit hard by Bruce Irvin in the backfield. Carr was slow to get up and eventually helped off the field by trainers, who were holding the veteran’s right arm. Jameis Winston replaced Carr under center.  Carr, who was officially listed …

Titans coach Mike Vrabel has fired special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman after Tennessee had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown followed by the punter suffering a season-ending injury on his next punt attempt in Sunday’s loss to the Colts.  Vrabel announced the rare in-season coaching change Monday with Tom Quinn taking over for the rest of this season. …

Getty Images The New York Jets have lost five straight games since starting the season 4-3, and they are seeing their odds to make the playoffs quickly dwindle. The Jets (4-8) benched quarterback Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle in hopes it would improve the offense, but Boyle was then replaced by Trevor Siemian. Now, the Jets are reportedly considering another …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett underwent a surgical procedure on his high-ankle sprain Monday morning “in an effort to accelerate the healing process,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. He’s expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering the injury during the Steelers’ 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.  While Tomlin made it clear the quarterback will be out for their Thursday night game against …

Titans running back Derrick Henry avoided a concussion on Sunday, but a key member of the defense didn’t enjoy the same luck on the injury front. Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons left their overtime loss to the Colts with a knee injury early in the second half and was ruled out a short time later. On Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel …

USATSI The New York Giants plan on bringing back one of their quarterbacks very soon, as Tyrod Taylor has been designated to return off injured reserve, according to NFL Media. Taylor’s practice window has been opened this week; if he is not activated to the 53-man roster in the next 21 days, he will be demoted to season-ending injured reserve. …

Purdy’s MVP odds skyrocket after 49ers QB’s huge game vs. Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s a new NFL MVP frontrunner in the league. During the 49ers’ 42-19 rout of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, quarterback Brock Purdy made his case for the award with an electric four-touchdown performance opposite Jalen Hurts. The …

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst Christmas is coming early for the public betting masses, thanks to NFL favorites going on a binge the past two weekends. It started in Week 12, with favorites finishing 12-4 against the spread (ATS). It continued in the NFL Week 13 odds market, particularly on Sunday, when favorites were 9-1 straight up (SU) and …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett underwent a surgical procedure on his high-ankle sprain Monday morning “in an effort to accelerate the healing process,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. He’s expected to miss 2-4 weeks after suffering the injury during the Steelers’ 24-10 loss to the Cardinals.  While Tomlin made it clear the quarterback will be out for their Thursday night game against …

USATSI Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry put together one of his best performances of the season in the Week 13 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts, as he rushed 21 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, Henry also left the game in the fourth quarter due to what was thought to be a concussion.  While there …

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain. Pickett had the procedure done on Monday, one day after he left a 24-10 loss to Arizona in the second quarter when Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter fell on Pickett’s legs at the end of a 2-yard scramble. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said …

Patriots-Chargers Report Card: Was Bailey Zappe an improvement at QB? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston You know the drill by now. The Patriots defense holds down the fort with a strong performance, but the offense fails to hold up its end of the bargain. Patriots lose by one possession. Rinse, wash, repeat. But Sunday’s 6-0 defeat to the Chargers …

Week 13 was a rather seismic event that did see the balance of power possibly shift as we head down the stretch run. Coming into this week, the 49ers and Eagles were the co-betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII. However, thanks to San Francisco’s blowout win on the road against Philly, they now are the odds-on favorite to win …

Getty Images It appears things are just getting worse for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. On Sunday, they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 6-0, which marked the Patriots’ fifth-straight loss. It also marked their fifth game this season scoring 7 or fewer points. The Patriots had just five such games in Tom Brady’s 283 …

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Monday that it is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs, including the Olympics and men’s and women’s world championships. The mandate would not apply to professional leagues, including the NHL, which currently does not have any cut-proof safety requirements for players. The IIHF’s move comes after …