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Nick Sirianni explains how Eagles plan to keep Saquon Barkley fresh originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles needed Saquon Barkley to get a lot of touches to win their season opener over the Packers in Brazil on Friday night. So Barkley got a lot of touches — 26 to be exact. It’s just the fourth time in the …

49ers running back Jordan Mason had a big game filling in for the injured Christian McCaffrey on Monday night, but when Mason talked to the media afterward he wasn’t in a good mood. Immediately after the game, Mason told Lisa Salters of ESPN that he found out Friday night that he would be starting in place of McCaffrey. That would …

49ers running back Jordan Mason hadn’t had 28 carries in any game since high school. No 49ers running back had that many carries since at least 2017. Via NFL Research, the 28 rushing attempts were the most by any 49ers player since Kyle Shanahan became the head coach seven years ago. McCaffrey had 26 attempts in December 2022, during a …

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the start of the 2024 NFL season. The league saw strong viewership numbers—including a record 28.9 million for Thursday’s opener between the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. The hosts discuss the NFL both …

SANTA CLARA, Calif – The Jets are among the most talented teams in the NFL. Pro Bowlers and all-pros litter their roster on both sides of the ball. There isn’t a glaring weakness at any level. They’re that good – no, great on paper. And that means absolutely nothing. The Jets took that roster of who’s who across the country …

Winner: Michael Penix Jr; Loser: Kirk Cousins Atlanta’s decision to draft a quarterback in April after the Falcons also handed Kirk Cousins a $180m contract the previous month is a thorny one. On the basis of the veteran signalcaller’s shoddy debut in a loss to the Steelers, the Falcons will be happy they drafted a potential replacement for Cousins. Clearly …

Mason’s career night fills CMC ‘void’ in 49ers’ win vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jordan Mason took the field at Levi’s Stadium on Monday night with the weight of the world on his shoulders, but much like the onslaught of New York Jets defenders attempting to tackle the 49ers running back — it …

Winners, losers from 49ers’ commanding MNF win over Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Vintage 49ers football concluded Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.” San Francisco, without reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey, dominated the New York Jets 32-19 to spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return from last season’s torn Achilles. Jordan Mason replaced McCaffrey as the …

What Jennings told Aiyuk after rusty return following 49ers hold-in originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There was uncertainty this summer as to whether or not Brandon Aiyuk would suit up for the 49ers when Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season rolled around, whether it was because his contract dispute remained unresolved or he had been traded to …

Aaron Rodgers’ return from injury ended in defeat as the New York Jets lost 32-19 to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in California. Rodgers was back on the field almost a year after tearing his Achilles on his Jets debut, which ruled him out for the whole of last season. The 40-year-old quarterback, who won four NFL MVPs …

49ers rookie Puni shines in ‘awesome’ NFL debut vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — As the postgame crowd in the 49ers’ locker room began to clear out, rookie guard Dominick Puni was approached at his locker by none other than Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and franchise icon Patrick Willis. While Willis expressed …

49ers’ D-line just getting started after stifling Jets’ run game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers got back to basics by stifling the New York Jets’ ground game in their 32-19 win on “Monday Night Football,” and the defensive line collectively believes this only is the beginning. Stopping the run was important to defensive …

The San Francisco 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey to see what a supercharged sports car looked like in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The results have been great. But the hallmark of Shanahan’s offense, going back to Kyle’s dad Mike and his days with the Denver Broncos, has been taking running backs nobody else wanted and having a ton of success with …

Winners, losers as 49ers dominate Jets 32-19 on Monday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Vintage 49ers football concluded Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.” San Francisco, without reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey, dominated the New York Jets 32-19 to spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return from last season’s torn Achilles. Jordan Mason replaced McCaffrey …

49ers’ Mason conveys frustration with media after role mix-up originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Mason’s career night against the New York Jets ended on sort of an odd note. After rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries in San Francisco’s 32-19 win over the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium, …