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Kyle Shanahan says 49ers fear torn ACL for Brandon Aiyuk

The hit looked gruesome, and it appears it was. The 49ers fear that receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Kyle Shanahan said after the loss to the Chiefs. Aiyuk will undergo an MRI on Monday. “That’s what it looks like, but we don’t know for sure,” Shanahan said, via 49erswebzone.com. “Just doing the test and everything …

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Tom Brady’s LFG Player of the Game for Week 7: Chiefs OL Joe Thuney

For each game he broadcasts during the 2024 NFL season all the way through Super Bowl LIX, FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady is choosing one standout star as his LFG Player of the Game. After another all-around team win from the now 6-0 Kansas City Chiefs, Brady chose one of the more overlooked members of the defending Super …

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Williams ejected as things get chippy late in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs

Williams ejected as things get chippy late in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Trent Williams was ejected late in the 49ers’ 28-18 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium after punching Kansas City safety Bryan Cook during a scuffle between the two players. Things got chippy between the two bitter rivals late …

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Shanahan fears Aiyuk sustained torn ACL in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs

Shanahan fears Aiyuk sustained torn ACL in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk is feared to have sustained a torn right ACL, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. “We’re worried it’s an ACL,” Shanahan said. “Not confirmed yet. …

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Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs

Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — The Kansas City Chiefs’ ownage of the 49ers continued on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Andy Reid’s squad, the NFL’s only unbeaten team, breezed past the 49ers in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch that looked more like a mismatch. It …

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 8

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 8. Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (44% rostered) One week after catching two touchdowns, Romeo Doubs led the Packers in receiving (eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets) in a tight …

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Aiyuk ruled out of 49ers vs. Chiefs game with knee injury

Aiyuk ruled out of 49ers vs. Chiefs game with knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers will be without another key offensive weapon. Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He exited the game toward the end of the second quarter after a hit following a play …

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Early fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 8

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts offers up a trio of players for fantasy managers to consider for Week 8. View more Video Transcript I’m Tara Roberts with Yahoo Fantasy bringing you early waiver wire pickups. No, by weeks this week. So everyone is on the table. Let’s take a look at three guys heading into week eight. Back in …

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What we learned in Patriots-Jaguars: Pats have a toughness problem

What we learned in Patriots-Jaguars: Pats have a toughness problem originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It might’ve been the closest the Patriots would get to a “must-win” game in a season where wins were always going to be few and far between. Taking on a fellow basement-dweller, the Patriots had a chance at a rare victory against the Jaguars in …

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Aidan O’Connell, injured, replaced by Gardner Minshew vs. Rams; reportedly feared to have broken thumb

Aidan O’Connell injured his right thumb on this pass against the Rams. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Gardner Minshew is back at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. Starting Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams with a thumb injury after Las Vegas’ second possession. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that O’Connell is feared to have broken …

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