Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) scores a touchdown during Sunday’s game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty Images There were two games on Sunday that allowed fans and analysts to get a very good read on the AFC. In the early slate, there was the now 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers v the now 7-4 Baltimore Ravens. …
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Ja’Marr Chase: Evan McPherson knows he has to make those, that’s why we paid him
The Bengals suffered yet another late-game defeat on Sunday night, falling to the Chargers 34-27 after mounting a 21-point comeback to tie the game in the second half. But the Bengals had multiple chances to take the lead in the fourth quarter, specifically with a pair of field-goal attempts by kicker Evan McPherson. McPherson first missed a 48-yard attempt wide …
Read More »Bills end Chiefs’ unbeaten run & Lions hit 50
The Bills have no problems beating the Chiefs in the regular season but will they finally win in the play-offs? [Getty Images] The Kansas City Chiefs’ long unbeaten run finally came to an end at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in one of a number of statement wins in the NFL on Sunday. After 15 straight wins the defending …
Read More »Chargers blow 21-point second-half lead but beat Bengals on TD with 18 seconds to go
Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins dives into the end zone past Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton for the winning touchdown in the Chargers’ 34-27 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) When he starred at Ohio State, the Buckeye faithful called their running back “All Day J.K.” J.K. Dobbins took all day to break through but …
Read More »Bosa recalls ‘brutal’ experience watching 49ers’ loss from sideline
Bosa recalls ‘brutal’ experience watching 49ers’ loss from sideline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — There’s no doubt that the 49ers missed Nick Bosa’s presence at the end of their 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The All-Pro defensive end left the game at Levi’s Stadium after he strained his oblique during a sack …
Read More »Beyoncé to perform at halftime of Texans-Ravens on Christmas Day on Netflix
The NFL has landed Beyoncé as it works to take over Christmas Day on the sports calendar. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) Netflix’s first NFL games added extra star power. Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Houston Texans game against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day, the streaming service announced on Sunday night. The game will mark …
Read More »A stunning loss to Seahawks pushes 49ers and Kyle Shanahan into another uncomfortable coaching crossroads
Heading into the Week 9 bye last season, the San Francisco 49ers were skidding. Their offense had scored 17 points in each of three consecutive games — all losses — and something felt off. The euphoria of drubbing the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 was long gone, and some anxiety started to set in. The run defense had been flat for several …
Read More »Week 11 Care/Don’t Care: These aren’t your same old Chargers
5 things I care about The Chargers are the right kind of volatile What started out looking like it would be a smooth ride to an easy victory for the Los Angeles Chargers turned into a wild journey in a 34-27 win over the Bengals. And yet, it ended in the perfect fashion to show these aren’t the same old …
Read More »Bills end the Chiefs’ run, plus 10 more incredible stats from Week 11
The eleventh week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just one game left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the best performance came from Josh Allen and the Bills, who managed to end the Chiefs’ undefeated season. There were so many nuggets to contextualize the win, so we …
Read More »Week 11 instant takeaways: Bills are dragonslayers, Steelers can win the North, Lions embarrass Jags | Inside Coverage
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant reactions and takeaways from every single game in the Week 11 NFL Sunday slate. The dynamic duo kick things off with the biggest highlight games of the day, as they give their thoughts on the Buffalo …
Read More »How 49ers’ Week 11 loss to Seahawks impacts NFC playoff picture
How 49ers’ Week 11 loss to Seahawks impacts NFC playoff picture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Not the ending they were looking for. The 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks rivalry lived on during Sunday’s Week 11 matchup between the NFC West foes at Levi’s Stadium — and it came down to the final seconds. Having fallen to division opponents …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after frustrating loss to Seahawks
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after frustrating loss to Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ladies and gentlemen, the champs have been dethroned. In these meaningless power rankings, that is. Unfortunately for the rest of the NFL, there still is a high likelihood the Kansas City Chiefs three-peat. But we’re still a long ways away from that …
Read More »Alex Ovechkin notches hat trick as Washington Capitals win
Nov 17, 2024, 11:41 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin recorded his first hat trick of the season, scoring three goals Sunday night for the Washington Capitals in their 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. It was his first hat trick since Dec. 31, 2022, against the Montreal Canadiens and 31st of his career, the sixth most in …
Read More »Josh Allen’s fourth down heroics changed the course of the AFC playoff race | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab react to Josh Allen’s fourth down scramble for a touchdown in which he sealed the win for the Buffalo Bills in a 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Knocking down the previously undefeated Chiefs and earning the tiebreaker over them may have changed the course of the AFC playoff picture and the NFL season. …
Read More »CMC admits he can play ‘a lot better’ after 49ers’ loss to Seahawks
CMC admits he can play ‘a lot better’ after 49ers’ loss to Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey looked unimpaired and relatively normal in his second game back from bilateral Achilles tendinitis. The 28-year-old essentially confirmed his health with self-criticism after San Francisco’s crushing 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at …
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