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How Purdy can match HOF QB Warner in NFL record books vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy has a chance to etch his name alongside a Hall of Famer in the NFL record books when the 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. If Purdy records a passer rating of 100-or-higher …

The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings because of an ankle injury. The team made the announcement Saturday, saying he would not travel with the team to Minnesota. Mixon was injured early in the third quarter of Houston’s win over Chicago last Sunday night. He returned for two plays after the injury …

49ers tight end George Kittle will not play on Sunday in Los Angeles. The 49ers announced that Kittle has been ruled out for their game against the Rams. He had previously been listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. That’s a big loss for the 49ers, as Kittle is one of the most important players on an offense that is …

NFL fines Bears’ T.J. Edwards for hip-drop tackle on Texans RB Joe Mixon originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL fined Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards for performing a hip-drop tackle on Texans running back Joe Mixon last Sunday, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The tackle, unfortunately, injured Mixon, who is ruled out for the Texans …

Pittsburgh selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu 20th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed offensive tackle Troy Fautanu on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday. Fautanu, the Steelers’ first-round pick, sustained a knee injury in practice on Friday. The rookie was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded …

Ja’Marr Chase received more than just a costly 15-yard penalty for his obscene language at a referee in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bengals star wide receiver was also issued a $31,599 fine for the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he received for screaming at referee Alex Kemp, NFL Media reported Saturday.  It’s unclear what Chase …

Eagles elevate a tight end and receiver for Saints game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW ORLEANS — The Eagles have elevated tight end Jack Stoll and wide receiver Parris Campbell from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Saints. This is the second of three elevations for Campbell and the first for Stoll. Campbell will help provide …

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie right tackle Troy Fautanu will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of a knee injury. The 20th overall pick in the draft practiced most of the week before injuring the knee on Friday. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report before being downgraded to out on Saturday. Later in the day, …

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been fined $31,599 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct after he went off on referee Alex Kemp during their 26-25 Week 2 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Chase was unhappy after being tackled by Trent McDuffie. The Bengals wideout wanted a flag for a hip-drop tackle, a technique that was banned this …

The San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Niners listed Kittle on Saturday as out for the game after he reported a sore hamstring following practice on Wednesday. The Niners will also be without All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, who went on injured reserve last week with …

Puni eager for 49ers’ crowd advantage in road game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After a tough Week 2 loss in a hostile environment, rookie Dominick Puni is excited to experience the 49ers Faithful take over SoFi Stadium when San Francisco faces the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon. “Yeah, I’ve heard it’s …

The Texans will not have their top running back on Sunday when they play the Vikings. Joe Mixon (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out, Houston announced on Saturday. He will not travel to Minnesota. Mixon did not practice all week. Running back Dameon Pierce is also out with a hamstring injury after he didn’t practice all week. Center …

With quarterback Jordan Love questionable, the Packers have elevated quarterback Sean Clifford from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Titans. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Friday that Green Bay would “give it up to game time” when it comes to determining Love’s availability with his knee injury. Love missed last week’s win …

The Seahawks have started 2-0 under first-year coach Mike Macdonald. But there’s still room to improve. Via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, Macdonald made it clear on his Seattle Sports 710 AM radio show that the defense needs to get better against the run. “All of the things that showed up in the first game [against the Broncos] that was positive, …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, and NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss how Purdy can prove doubters wrong by stepping up while his top offensive playmakers are out with injuries. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript We can talk all …