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Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is apparently healthy, with two straight days of full participation in practice. He remains QB1 on the official depth chart. On Sunday at the Raiders, will it be Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback. Mark Kaboly, who covers the Steelers for The Pat McAfee Show, believes Fields will start on Sunday, even as Wilson is by …

Scott Matlock, who wore No. 99 with the Chargers earlier in his career, now wears the 44 that was retired by his high school. (Associated Press) Matt Holtry had no inside knowledge or crystal ball when he made the decision. The football coach at Homedale (Idaho) High had multiple options when choosing which of Scott Matlock’s jersey numbers to retire …

The NFL is blaming a blown call Thursday night on a delay in getting a good enough look on replay. On the play in question, Seattle punt returner Dee Williams muffed a punt and San Francisco’s Jalen Graham recovered it. That was clear from the replay that was shown during the Prime Video broadcast. But the officials on the field …

Texans running back Joe Mixon has missed three games after Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards tackled him using the illegal hip-drop tackle. Edwards was not penalized but was later fined. Mixon, who returned to practice Thursday, questioned the league’s emphasis regarding player safety. “I was the No. 1 leader in rushing. I was stopped because of that weak-ass hip-drop tackle,” Mixon …

CAA, the talent and sports agency, is parting ways with their client Jets passer rusher Haason Reddick, according to multiple reports. Reddick, who is currently the only NFL player engaged in a holdout, has tallied millions in fines as he has not reported to the team during a contract dispute that appears to not be coming close to a conclusion. …

The Seahawks have two turnovers. They are fortunate still to be within two scores. San Francisco leads 13-0, scoring only six points off the two takeaways. Its touchdown came on a 76-yard catch-and-run by Deebo Samuel, who has two catches for 87 yards. Seattle drove 39 yards in six plays, reaching the San Francisco 25 before Malik Mustapha picked Geno …

Jordan Mason of the San Francisco 49ers left Thursday night’s game with an injury. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) With Christian McCaffrey out, Jordan Mason was a revelation. He has been one of the NFL’s best running backs. Can the San Francisco 49ers get similar production out of their third running back on the depth chart? They had to wonder …

The 49ers already are without starting running back Christian McCaffrey, likely for a few more weeks. Now, at least temporarily, they are without his backup, Jordan Mason. Mason was injured on a 14-yard run when he landed on his left shoulder with the weight of safety Julian Love landing on him. He remained on the ground after the play. Mason …

If the 49ers were the 49ers of last year in the red zone, and not the 49ers of this year in the red zone, the Seahawks might already have been run over. Instead, Seattle remains in it with a half to go. The 49ers lead the Seahawks 16-3 at halftime of Thursday Night Football. San Francisco converted Seattle’s two turnovers …

49ers vowed to snap frustrating late-game cycle in win vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — It almost was like déjà vu. At the end of the third quarter in the 49ers’ 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks, it appeared Kyle Shanahan and his team were headed down a familiar path with a healthy lead slipping …

NFL exec reveals why refs upheld incorrect call despite 49ers challenge originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 49ers clinging to a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter of their eventual 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, one controversial call by the officials nearly changed the course of the game. The 49ers punted on …

Deebo jokes 49ers rookie Guerendo should have scored TD on late run originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Isaac Guerendo could have had an incredible first NFL career touchdown during the 49ers’ 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. But instead of a would-be 81-yard touchdown run, the rookie running back opted to slide at Seattle’s 5-yard …

Below are my Week 6, 2024 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock. It’s then available on demand on Peacock, the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and …

49ers fans suddenly are feeling ill at ease. San Francisco entered Thursday Night Football in a must-win situation at 2-3, losing two division games by blowing second half leads. The 49ers led the Rams 21-7 in the third quarter only to lose 27-24, and they led the Cardinals 23-10 at halftime Sunday only to lose 24-23. The 49ers led 23-3 …

Maiocco’s report card: Grades in much-needed win over Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — This seemed a little more like it for the 49ers. Oh, sure, there were some tense moments along the way, but the 49ers took care of business with a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field. The …