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Mason ties 49ers record in franchise’s best rushing game since 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Mason tied a 49ers franchise record after another solid rushing performance in San Francisco’s 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field. Mason’s 73 rushing yards put him at 609 on the season, tied with Carlie Garner …

Joe Mixon could return this week. The Texans list the running back as questionable to play. Mixon missed three games after Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards tackled him using the illegal hip-drop tackle. Edwards was not penalized, a bone of contention for Mixon, but Edwards was fined. The Texans have missed Mixon, who rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown on …

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has missed the team’s last two games and he will miss at least four more before he’ll be able to return to action. Mayer has been out of action for personal reasons and the Raiders placed him on the non-football illness list on Friday. Neither Mayer nor the team has provided any further information about …

49ers openly debate if Guerendo sacrificed TD on long run vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — There is debate amongst the 49ers whether Isaac Guerendo intentionally went down before reaching the end zone on his 76-yard carry late in San Francisco’s 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field. “I’m sure …

Williams believes rookie guard Puni has been ‘godsend’ for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dominick Puni’s outstanding rookie campaign as the 49ers’ starting right guard would lead many, including teammate Trent Williams, to believe the Kansas product had plenty of experience at the position prior to entering the NFL. After San Francisco’s 36-24 win over the Seattle …

Bosa hopes two key factors help 49ers end skid against Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area At this stage of the season, a win can do wonders – both psychologically and statistically. The 49ers’ 36-24 road victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night at Lumen Field pulled San Francisco into a tie atop the NFC West, sparking …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert moved up to full practice participation on Friday and the team has no doubt about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. Herbert has no injury designation. He hurt his ankle in Week Three and left the game, but played against the Chiefs in Week Four and used the bye week to get closer to …

The Vikings waived defensive lineman Jalen Redmond on Friday, the team announced. His departure leaves only five defensive linemen on Vikings’ roster, with Jonathan Bullard, Harrison Phillips, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Taki Taimani and Jerry Tillery remaining. Redmond signed with the Vikings on June 18. He played 23 defensive snaps and one on special teams in two games — his first …

The Packers officially placed tight end Luke Musgrave on injured reserve Friday. He has a serious ankle injury that will force him to miss at least four games. Musgrave was active for last week’s win over the Rams but did not play. He then was limited in Wednesday’s practice before the Packers shut him down. The Packers replaced him on …

The Raiders have ruled out receiver Davante Adams for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. He did not practice this week. It will be the third missed game in a row for Adams, who has a hamstring injury. With Adams on the trade block, he likely has played his last game for the Raiders. The trade deadline is Nov. 5, but …

Quarterback Josh Allen was correctly taken through the steps of concussion protocol during the Buffalo Bills’ Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, according to a joint statement issued by the NFL and NFL Players Association on Friday. “The NFL and NFLPA have reviewed the reports from the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and Booth Spotters and those reports confirm that the …

Patriots vs. Texans preview: Maye faces massive challenge in first start originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — It’d be easy to say, from afar, this isn’t the right decision for the Patriots. Playing Drake Maye this week means playing him against one of the league’s most stingy defenses and hard-to-handle pass-rush units. No team pressures quarterbacks more frequently …

49ers kicker Matthew Wright dislocated his shoulder on the last kickoff of the night Thursday night. He made a tackle of Dee Williams with 1:11 remaining, leaving for the X-ray room after taking a direct hit on his shoulder. Wright underwent an MRI on Friday, and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the MRI was negative. Wright’s shoulder went back …

49ers vowed to halt frustrating late-game cycle in win vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SEATTLE — It almost was like déjà vu Thursday night. At the end of the third quarter in the 49ers’ 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks, it appeared coach Kyle Shanahan and his team were headed down a familiar path with a …

How disastrous Ravens game helped Purdy vs. Seahawks’ defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy learned a valuable lesson, or two, or three, or four against the Baltimore Ravens last season. In what was the worst start of his young NFL career, the 49ers’ quarterback threw four interceptions in San Francisco’s 33-19 Week 16 loss to Baltimore …