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Can the Eagles’ defense really be this good? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia When you shut down the Browns? OK, great. But let’s be serious, it’s Deshaun Watson and the Browns. When you shut down the Giants? Good to see. But, come on, it’s Daniel Jones and the Giants. This? This was different. This was remarkable. The Eagles’ young …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss how Jameis Winston is a viable fantasy option who can support multiple receivers each week. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The headliner fantasy wise for this week is probably …

After the New York Jets’ 22-25 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, Frank Schwab and Jason Fitz explain why this is a new low for Gang Green in a season already full of low moments. Now sitting at 2-6 and half of the season still left to play, the guys wonder how much fight Aaron Rodgers and company …

The Maryland Miracle won the weekend, with the Commanders topping the Bears in a battle of top draft picks, but it was a pair of losses that shake up my rankings this week. The Vikings and Ravens suffered disappointing defeats, leaving openings for the Texans and Packers to slide up.  The Chiefs and Lions, meanwhile, continue to hold firm to …

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 8 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 9 and beyond. ANSWERED: Jayden Daniels is the truth We always want to believe we’re seeing generational greatness the …

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins didn’t have a lot of time to learn the Chiefs offense ahead of Sunday’s game against the Raiders, but it also didn’t take him long to show the kind of impact he can have on the field. Hopkins picked up 13 yards to convert a third down on the opening drive of the game and quarterback …

Big Fred shuts down top pass rusher in Eagles’ blowout win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CINCINNATI — Fred Johnson peeked down at the folded jersey in his lap and read the message from Trey Hendrickson. “Respect is earned” And Big Fred earned a ton of it on Sunday afternoon. Filling in at left tackle for the injured Jordan …

Week 8 of the regular season was loaded, but Jayden Daniels stole the show with what should undoubtedly go down as the play of the year while leading the Washington Commanders to a miracle victory over the Chicago Bears. Outside of that Hail Mary, however, multiple starting quarterbacks fell to injuries around the league on Sunday. Here’s a look at …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss how they both think the Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The Lions beat up on the Titans. Of course, they did. The …

Azeez Ojulari and the New York Giants face the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field tonight for Monday Night Football. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season comes to a close tonight with a Monday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Headed into tonight’s match, the New York Giants are 2-5 and …

Eagles’ takeaway problem evaporates at perfect time vs. Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CINCINNATI — It wasn’t for lack of trying. The Eagles have been harping on takeaways for weeks and they had gotten close plenty of times. But after six games, Vic Fangio’s defense had a grand total of two forced turnovers all season. Two. “We’ve got …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 28, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Contract negotiations are a delicate thing. Some NHL players prefer tuning them out all together during the season. Others might want the process wrapped up quickly — but fairly — and listen in on every detail year round. The key is …

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel played tonight after a pneumonia bout sent him to the hospital earlier in the week. He has left, though, with an injury. The 49ers list him as questionable to return with an injury to his ribs. With the 49ers holding a 27-17 lead with 6:18 remaining, it seems unlikely Samuel comes back even if able. He …

The Chargers’ Ladd McConkey (right) celebrates with teammates after his second touchdown catch against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers defeated the New Orleans Saints, 26-8, at SoFi Stadium on Sunday to move above .500 approaching the mid-way point of the season. What we learned from the victory, the Chargers now 4-3: Ladd McConkey is …

At 3-4, the 49ers were in familiar territory. They did that in 2022 before finishing 13-4 and in 2021 before going 10-7. So, no one should be surprised that the 49ers rebounded against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. It’s that time of year. The 49ers blew out and then held off the Cowboys in a wild game in Santa …