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Brilliant but beaten: the historical, searing misfortune of Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow’s Bengals lost in overtime to the Ravens on Sunday.Photograph: Jeff Dean/AP It’s official: Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is one of the unluckiest quarterbacks we’ve ever seen. The Bengals lost 41-38 to the Baltimore Ravens in overtime on Sunday, sending Cincinnati to 1-4 on the season. It certainly hasn’t been Burrow’s fault – through the first five …

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NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after bad loss to Cardinals

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after bad loss to Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — If you’re a fan of offense, this was the week for you. Nine teams scored 30-plus points and three games combined for 60 or more. Captain Kirk Cousins threw for a whopping 509 passing yards, Joe Burrow tossed five …

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2024 NFL odds Week 6: Lines, spreads for all 14 games

With Week 5 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 6.  Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 6. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 6 Odds THURSDAY, OCT. 10 49ERS @ SEAHAWKS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: 49ers -3 (49ers favored to win by …

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Ja’Marr Chase make history, plus ten more incredible stats from Week 5

The fifth 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 most impressive performance of the week came from Ja’Marr Chase, who dominated in a thriller between the Bengals and Ravens.  With a 70-yard touchdown catch, he became the …

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Justin Fields leaves for concussion check, returns to throw TD pass

Justin Fields was forced out of the game for a concussion check after an illegal hit in the third quarter. On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, Fields scrambled right and then back to the left before throwing incomplete. After he let the ball go, Cowboys defensive end Tyrus Wheat nailed Fields with what used to be …

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Fantasy hockey team previews: Outlooks, picks for all 32 teams

Sean Allen Close Sean Allen Special to ESPN.comSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. Victoria Matiash Close Victoria Matiash Fantasy HockeyESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010Oct 7, 2024, 06:00 AM ET As the puck drops on another …

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Maiocco’s Observations: 49ers collapse late again in loss to Cards

Maiocco’s Observations: 49ers collapse late again in loss to Cards originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — Once again, the 49ers let a seemingly comfortable lead against an NFC West opponent wilt away. The Arizona Cardinals came back from a 13-point deficit to capitalize on the 49ers’ mistakes for a 24-23 upset victory on Sunday …

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Whitner explains why Mason isn’t to blame for costly Purdy pick

Whitner explains why Mason isn’t to blame for costly Purdy pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy’s late interception was the final blow in the 49ers’ 24-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. While the untrained eye might have pointed the finger at Jordan Mason for allowing a free rusher at Purdy, Donte …

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Purdy tops four 49ers passing charts after 30th NFL career game

Purdy tops four 49ers passing charts after 30th NFL career game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers didn’t get the results they wanted in their 24-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, but quarterback Brock Purdy continued to make franchise history. Purdy completed 19 of 35 pass attempts for 244 yards and one …

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