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Eagles, Jalen Hurts to put improved blitz pickup to test vs. Buccaneers

Eagles, Jalen Hurts to put improved blitz pickup to test vs. Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles’ ability to handle blitzes from opposing defenses was one of the biggest storylines entering the season and, three games in, they’ve been much better. But there’s a big test coming Sunday. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will head down to …

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Hot start has Eagles legend Brandon Graham re-thinking retirement

Hot start has Eagles legend Brandon Graham re-thinking retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A funny thing happened along the way to retirement. Brandon Graham started playing lights out. B.G., at 36 the Eagles’ oldest defensive player in 17 years, has been the Eagles’ most productive edge rusher so far this year. By far. Graham said all summer this …

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NFL Week 4 picks: Vikings-Packers, Chiefs-Chargers among division showdowns

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-8 (.500); season 27-21 (.563). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); season 24-23-1 (.511). Times Pacific. COWBOYS …

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Andy Dalton: “Always fun” to go against the Bengals

Andy Dalton’s move into the starting quarterback job for the Panthers adds a little something to Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Dalton spent his first nine seasons as the quarterback of the Bengals and he took the team to the playoffs four times while compiling a winning record during his starts for the team. The Bengals moved on when they …

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Matthew Stafford’s 36th fourth-quarter comeback benefited Rams, opened record book

After his performance against the 49ers, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is now eighth in NFL history in fourth-quarter comebacks. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) If he wins another Super Bowl, Matthew Stafford will boost résumé material that could lead to his eventual election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In the meantime, the Rams’ veteran quarterback continues to …

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How Parris Campbell overcame his pride to help Eagles from practice squad

How Parris Campbell overcame his pride to help Eagles from practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Parris Campbell turned the Eagles down. After the veteran receiver was released at final cuts following training camp, the Eagles offered him a spot on their practice squad. And the 27-year-old wasn’t interested. Campbell was once a second-round pick, a starting receiver …

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Bold predictions for every NHL team for the 2024-25 season

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The only predictable thing about the 2024-25 NHL season is unpredictability. There are teams that could be Stanley Cup contenders or find themselves outside the playoff bubble. There are players who could boom or bust. The future is delightfully murky. That established, here are bold …

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Bears injury report: What Darnell Wright injury means for O-line

Bears injury report: What Darnell Wright injury means for O-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears’ offense has been one of the NFL’s worst units through three games, and it has nothing to do with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who is doing his best to keep them afloat. The Bears have been unable to …

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How 49ers QB Purdy lifted Bell’s spirits after costly dropped pass

How 49ers QB Purdy lifted Bell’s spirits after costly dropped pass originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Ronnie Bell stood at his locker Wednesday just before the start of practice. He said his focus is on moving forward and putting his crucial dropped pass in the rear-view mirror. Bell credited 49ers quarterback and team …

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