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Amari Cooper describes watching new Browns QB Joe Flacco throw as ‘poetry in motion’

USATSI It’s possible the Cleveland Browns could start their fourth different quarterback this season in their Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. With rookie signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol, former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco could be thrust under center. The 38-year-old quarterback signed with the Browns practice squad just last week, but was promoted to Thompson-Robinson’s …

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Odds, Lines, Props & Picks

Eagles vs. 49ers Betting Guide: Odds, Lines, Props & Picks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles continue through their gauntlet of tough opponents with a home tilt against the 8-3 49ers. Many believe this could be a preview of this year’s NFC Championship Game, much like last year. This game, however, will feature a healthy Brock Purdy, who …

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The Funnel Defense Report: Week 13

NFL: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons Below is a look at the league’s most extreme run funnel and pass funnel defenses through Week 12 — teams being consistently attacked on the ground or through the air regardless of game script. Having an understanding of which defenses are being bludgeoned via the rush or pass should help us identify matchups that …

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AFC is historically tight as NFL calendar turns to December

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter During the Colts’ bye in Week 11, coach Shane Steichen sat at home and flipped through the slate of games on NFL Sunday Ticket. He couldn’t help but notice how close many of the games were. How the gap between teams across the league seemed so small.  And how his Colts, then 5-5, were right …

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Patriots enter Chargers matchup in their sorriest state in decades

Patriots enter Chargers matchup in their sorriest state in decades originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston This is the state of the Patriots heading into to the 12th game of the 2023 season. Two wins. Worst team in the AFC. A second-year backup quarterback, Bailey Zappe, whom the team released at the end of training camp, will start. He’ll be …

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5 matchups that will decide the game of the year

As a young player with the Buffalo Bills in the early 1990s, I heard Marv Levy routinely share the Super Bowl blueprint with the team. The future Hall of Famer discussed the importance of winning the division to secure a guaranteed spot in the playoff tournament. He also pointed out that legitimate contenders possess the personnel and versatility to knock …

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