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Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt returned to a full practice Friday as the team continues its preparation for Monday Night Football. Hunt’s quad injury limited him in Thursday’s practice. In four games this season, Hunt has 90 touches for 348 yards and four touchdowns. Hunt was one of four changes to the report from Thursday, Offensive lineman Ethan Driskell (illness) …

The Packers might not know until Sunday afternoon whether Jordan Love will start at quarterback against the Lions. Love is officially listed as questionable with a groin injury, and Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said today that he always prefers to give questionable players as much time as possible to determine whether they’re going to be able to play in …

The Broncos made a procedural move Friday, signing offensive guard Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster and releasing fullback Michael Burton, the team announced. The Broncos will sign Burton back to the practice squad Saturday and elevate him for Sunday’s game. Throckmorton was out of elevations, having played in three games from the practice squad this season. He has seen …

Nick Bosa knew what he was doing Sunday. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Nick Bosa will face some predictable repercussions for his MAGA hat stunt. Following the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the star defensive end crashed a postgame interview with quarterback Brock Purdy and pointed to a white and gold MAGA hat on his …

Source: NFL mulling Bosa fine over MAGA hat; no timeline on decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL is looking into a fine of 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for a potential violation of its personal messages policy, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on Friday, but there’s no immediate timeline on when …

The Seahawks had optimism that receiver DK Metcalf could return this week. He won’t. He has missed six consecutive practices and has not played since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in the Seahawks’ win over Atlanta on Oct. 20. The Seahawks ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Tight end Noah Fant also won’t …

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst When it comes to betting on this weekend’s games, you’ll notice a trend with my picks. I like the favorites. Yes, I’m fading the Cowboys. I’m even backing the somewhat banged-up Rams — with one caveat. NFL Week 9, be kind to us bettors. Let’s dive into it. (All …

Patriots vs. Titans preview: Pats receivers in desperate need of a bounce-back originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Five drops. Five. Kendrick Bourne twice. Kayshon Boutte twice. Tyquan Thornton. It was an epidemic. And the Patriots are hoping it was short-lived. They survived a crippling case of the drops in Week 8 in beating the Jets, but starting …

The Titans’ quarterback situation for Sunday’s matchup against the Patriots is murky, but whoever is behind center will have the benefit of the team’s top receiver. Calvin Ridley (shoulder) has no injury designation and is set to play in Week 9. Ridley missed Wednesday and Friday’s practices, but was a full participant on Thursday. Last week, he caught 10 passes …

Former Derry U-20 GAA player Jude McAtamney is in line to make his NFL debut for the New York Giants on Sunday. The Giants announced on Friday that current starting kicker Greg Joseph would be out of Sunday’s meeting with the Washington Commanders with an abdomen injury. With punter Jamie Gillan also out, the chances of Swatragh man McAtamney making …

Lane Johnson explains how push from players helped change Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles’ offense has found some more stable footing in the three games since an early bye week. And some veteran players are at least partially responsible. Right tackle Lane Johnson on Friday afternoon explained that during and just after the bye week, …

Lynch details 49ers’ simulated bye week ramp-up plan for CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full “Game Plan” interview with John Lynch at 9 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area. It appears Christian McCaffrey is nearing his long-awaited 49ers return. As San Francisco enjoys its much-needed bye week, the reigning NFL …

Sunday’s game between the Lions and Packers in Green Bay is one of the marquee matchups on this week’s schedule, but it remains unclear if Packers quarterback Jordan Love will be on the field. Love left last Sunday’s win over the Jaguars with a groin injury and he missed practice on Wednesday. He returned to practice in a limited capacity …

Edge rusher Joey Bosa returned to the Chargers lineup in Week Eight, but he’s not sure to be back in Week Nine. Bosa played 20 snaps in their win over the Saints and remained limited in practice this week because of the hip injury that kept him out of three games. He’s listed as questionable to face the Browns on …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Good week, bad week. Good week, bad week.  Back and forth we go. The balance sheet was red last weekend, thanks to both UNLV and Wisconsin slipping outside “Cover Town” in the fourth quarter. It’s just the worst way to lose an underdog.  I’ve got three college football plays and three NFL wagers this …