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Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns

Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was the Eagles’ best drive of the day. And they didn’t score. With 3:57 left Sunday, after an impressive goal-line stand by the Eagles’ defense, Browns kicker Hopkins made a 31-yard field goal that reduced the Eagles’ lead to 20-16. The Browns never …

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A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer

A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots knew Drake Maye would have the ability to help them with his legs as early as Sunday. While part of the reason the team turned to the rookie when it did was because of its disappointing passing-game performance …

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C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans

C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — C.J. Stroud had something to say. He was in the same situation he’d been in a month ago after having beaten rookie first-round quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears. That postgame interaction, where Stroud tried to share some words of advice …

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“Super tough” Michael Pittman Jr. came up big for Colts on Sunday

Of all the ways for Sunday’s Colts-Titans game to play out, one of the unlikeliest was for Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to catch the game-winning touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Pittman missed two days of practice with a back injury and a report indicated he was likelier to land on injured reserve than play against Tennessee, but …

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Travis Etienne trade rumors swirl

The 1-5 Jaguars are closing in on having a fork stuck in them. As the tines press against the outer layer of the epidermis, the question becomes whether any players are available to be turned into future draft assets. The most obvious name is running back Travis Etienne. A first-round pick in 2021, Etienne has slipped behind Tank Bigsby as …

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Despite recent vote of confidence, Doug Pederson could be on thin ice

Two weeks ago, after the Jaguars fell to 0-4, coach Doug Pederson acted surprised about a question regarding his status. He can’t be surprised if it comes up now. Following Sunday’s embarrassing loss to the Bears in London, Pederson admitted the Jaguars need to change the culture. Six games into a season, it would be easier to change the tire …

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NHL Rank: Top-100 player predictions for the 2024-25 season

Hockey is the ultimate team sport, and just because a team has the greatest player in the world doesn’t guarantee it will win a championship. Of course, if a team has two of the top players in the world, it can come awfully close, as the Edmonton Oilers showed last season in getting to one win short of a Stanley …

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Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Most of L.A.’s Mile High goals were fulfilled

The Chargers defense kept rookie Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) on the run. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) The Chargers ended a two-game losing streak and vanquished their Mile High demons with a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos. It was the Chargers’ first win in Denver since 2018, the year Derwin James Jr. was drafted in the first round. …

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