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49ers grades in brutal Week 3 meltdown loss to Rams

49ers grades in brutal Week 3 meltdown loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — This one hurts. And it should hurt. “I think we have to feel the loss, for sure,” 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said. “We can’t just move on and act like it’s fine.” The previously winless Los Angeles Rams capitalized on …

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Sam Darnold’s renaissance offers hope for the quarterback scrapheap

Sam Darnold, pictured after the Vikings’ win over the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season, is enjoying the best form of his career.Photograph: Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Not long ago, it looked like Sam Darnold’s days in the NFL were numbered. The No 3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets had bounced around teams over the past few years …

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Malik Nabers makes history, plus ten more incredible stats from Week 3

The third week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games 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 Malik Nabers, who spearheaded a surprise win by the Giants against the Browns. At 21 years and 56 days old …

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Ravens run down Cowboys, Chiefs state case for defence

(L-R) Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts all tasted victory on Sunday [BBC Sport] Week three in the NFL was another thriller as six teams grabbed a first win of the season, four tasted their first defeat and we were treated to some frantic finishes. The Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams got off the mark and piled …

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Sunday Night Football: Chiefs hang on for 22-17 victory over Falcons

It came down to the wire once again, but the Chiefs pushed their record to 3-0 with a 22-17 victory over the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Down by five, the Falcons had a couple of late chances to score but couldn’t get it done. With just over four minutes to go, Kirk Cousins couldn’t connect with tight end Kyle …

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49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams

49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — The 49ers didn’t keep their foot on the pedal and ended up with a surprising and disappointing 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner and San Francisco’s defense didn’t allow 100 yards on …

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NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If there’s one takeaway from the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it’s that the mantra “on any given Sunday” could not be more true. Sam Darnold and the juggernaut (?) Minnesota Vikings continued to roll. Derek Carr and the New …

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2024 NFL Week 4 odds, lines, spreads for all 16 games

With Week 3 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 4.  Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 23. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 4 Odds THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 COWBOYS @ GIANTS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Cowboys -5 (Cowboys favored to win by …

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Moody gave ‘best kick’ on crucial missed field-goal attempt vs. Rams

Moody gave ‘best kick’ on crucial missed field-goal attempt vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jake Moody’s missed 55-yard field-goal attempt played a pivotal role in the 49ers’ epic collapse in their 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. But San Francisco’s kicker doesn’t have any regrets about the crucial play, telling …

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Takeaways as Chiefs outlast Falcons 22-17 on Sunday Night Football

Takeaways as Chiefs outlast Falcons 22-17 on Sunday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep winning. Kansas City on Sunday Night Football went to Atlanta and soared over the Falcons with a 22-17 win, moving it to 3-0 on the young campaign. It wasn’t always pretty and Mahomes was far from …

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What McVay thought of 49ers QB Purdy’s endless scrambles vs. Rams

What McVay thought of 49ers QB Purdy’s endless scrambles vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Star 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ran all over SoFi Stadium in San Francisco’s 27-24 loss to Los Angeles on Sunday, and Rams coach Sean McVay took notice. The 24-year-old picked up 41 yards on 10 carries during Week 3 of the 2024 …

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