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Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Week 7

Jordan Mason Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson (ankle) @ Washington Commanders Date/Time: Sunday, 4:05 pm EasternCarolina Panthers No. 1 wide receiver Diontae Johnson failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, sidelined by an ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. Johnson practiced in a limited capacity on both Thursday and Friday in Weeks 5 and 6 so his inability to …

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Sorensen implores 49ers’ defense to sustain upward trajectory

Sorensen implores 49ers’ defense to sustain upward trajectory originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ defense made a few small but significant improvements during last week’s victory in Seattle against the Seahawks. Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen says it’s important that they follow a similar pattern this Sunday against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. …

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Thursday Night Football: Broncos lead Saints 16-3 at halftime

Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans looked like a game to watch when the NFL released the schedule in May. It didn’t look so good after all the Saints injuries. New Orleans is playing without quarterback Derek Carr, center Erik McCoy, tight end Taysom Hill and receivers Chris Olave and Rasheed Shaheed, among others. They lost cornerback Paulson Adebo to …

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FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 7 picks

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert What’s better than watching football? Watching football and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching Week 7 of the NFL season this weekend with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions …

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Saints CB Paulson Adebo carted off with vacuum splint on his right leg

The last thing the Saints needed was yet another injury, and the latest one appears serious. Cornerback Paulson Adebo had an vacuum splint placed on his right leg and was placed on a cart for a ride to the X-ray room. Adebo was running over to help teammate Jordan Howden tackle Javonte Williams after a 9-yard gain on a pass …

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Purdy tips cap to ‘tremendous’ competitor Mahomes ahead of rematch

Purdy tips cap to ‘tremendous’ competitor Mahomes ahead of rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Brock Purdy has spent the majority of the week trying to figure out what to expect from Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and the 49ers quarterback obviously will continue the learning curve while he’s on the sidelines Sunday. …

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Purdy impressed by Pearsall, who could make NFL debut vs. Chiefs

Purdy impressed by Pearsall, who could make NFL debut vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan expected a longer ramp-up period for 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to be ready to make his NFL debut. But Pearsall has appeared to put himself into position to get on the field as early as …

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Williams doesn’t want 49ers focused on ‘payback’ vs. Chiefs

Williams doesn’t want 49ers focused on ‘payback’ vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – The 49ers have plenty of reasons for wanting to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. It’s a chance for the Red and Gold to win consecutive games for the first time this season and hang onto the …

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Greg Olsen: Why Aidan Hutchinson is ‘irreplaceable’ for Lions

The Detroit Lions trounced the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but their big win came while losing defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the season with a broken tibia. Hutchinson was a Pro Bowler last season and seemed destined to reach that stage again this year as he led the NFL with 7.5 sacks on the season before his …

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Tank Dell will be a top-5 WR in Week 7 | Fantasy Football Live

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens shares his bold prediction for the Houston Texans wide receiver this week. View more Video Transcript Give me Tank Dale. Ok. I was gonna hedge again and call Tank Dell perhaps a top 10 receiver, but just because you called me out, let’s say Tank Dell finishes as a top five fantasy receiver this …

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Stash Noah Brown for a late season surge | Fantasy Football Live

Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Sal Vetri explains the Washington Commanders wide receiver is worth a spot on your roster for a push to the playoffs. View more Video Transcript Yeah, I’m starting with the wide receiver Noah Brown and if you don’t know he’s on the Washington Commanders. He got to that team in week two. This is a former …

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49ers practice report: Jennings’ status ‘in jeopardy’ vs. Chiefs

49ers practice report: Jennings’ status ‘in jeopardy’ vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers could be without their top-producing wide receiver when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Jauan Jennings did not participate in practice Thursday for a second consecutive day as he deals with a hip injury, …

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