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NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 15: Xavier Newman #65 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) New York Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was carted off the field on …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A teammate for four seasons with the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Joe Thuney acknowledged that could have had something to do with him winning the Tom Bradys LFG Player of the Game. “There might be a slight bias in that,” joked Thuney in a conversation with FOX Sports …

Purdy takes full responsibility for costly interception vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers came storming out of the gates in the second half, but a devastating interception at a crucial juncture swiftly wiped out the momentum San Francisco finally managed to accrue. While wide receiver Ronnie Bell initially received the lion’s share …

Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in rough loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It was more of the same for the 49ers in Week 7. They experienced more inconsistencies on offense, defense and special teams. And it was more of the same for the 49ers in their recent history against the Kansas …

49ers rookie Pearsall feels blessed to make NFL debut after shooting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ricky Pearsall’s long-awaited NFL debut ended up being a necessity after injuries plagued 49ers receivers in their 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco’s first-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was …

Amari Cooper scored a TD in his first game as a Bill, delivering a solid fantasy football performance in Week 7. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) The NFL blessed us with two blockbuster trades this week — Davante Adams and Amari Cooper. The Adams trade felt like a long time coming — and at the aggressive urging of Aaron Rodgers. However, …

The hit looked gruesome, and it appears it was. The 49ers fear that receiver Brandon Aiyuk has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Kyle Shanahan said after the loss to the Chiefs. Aiyuk will undergo an MRI on Monday. “That’s what it looks like, but we don’t know for sure,” Shanahan said, via 49erswebzone.com. “Just doing the test and everything …

For each game he broadcasts during the 2024 NFL season all the way through Super Bowl LIX, FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady is choosing one standout star as his LFG Player of the Game. After another all-around team win from the now 6-0 Kansas City Chiefs, Brady chose one of the more overlooked members of the defending Super …

Williams ejected as things get chippy late in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Trent Williams was ejected late in the 49ers’ 28-18 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium after punching Kansas City safety Bryan Cook during a scuffle between the two players. Things got chippy between the two bitter rivals late …

Shanahan fears Aiyuk sustained torn ACL in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk is feared to have sustained a torn right ACL, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters after San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. “We’re worried it’s an ACL,” Shanahan said. “Not confirmed yet. …

The bar for NFL team owners speaking in public hovers right around floor level. Long as you don’t say anything jaw-droppingly stupid, ignorant or offensive, everybody’s still going to call you “Mr.” and jockey for your affection. So by the standards of his new colleagues, newly minted Las Vegas Raiders owner Tom Brady did just fine in his first announcing …

Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — The Kansas City Chiefs’ ownage of the 49ers continued on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Andy Reid’s squad, the NFL’s only unbeaten team, breezed past the 49ers in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch that looked more like a mismatch. It …

Saquon Barkley ran wild in a win against his former team and delivered for fantasy managers. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) I don’t know why the Eagles can’t get started on time these days. Did they get bad directions from the navigation? Was it an a.m./p.m. problem with the alarm clock? But even if the Eagles are usually late to …

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 8. Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (44% rostered) One week after catching two touchdowns, Romeo Doubs led the Packers in receiving (eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets) in a tight …

Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers left Sunday’s game with an injury. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Brandon Aiyuk’s season went from bad to much, much worse. Late in the first half, Aiyuk caught a pass over the middle. He was hit and his knee buckled. Aiyuk stayed down on the field. He eventually walked off the field and …