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Kevin Byard shares emotions leading up to playing Titans, his former team in Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – New Bears safety Kevin Byard has a lot of hands to shake this Sunday. He’ll need a few extra jerseys ready to swap with friends, too. That’s because he’ll lineup against his friends and former …

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 1 is here, guys. This is legitimately the best time of year for fans and bettors. With so much live action for us to finally put our dollars behind, you might be overwhelmed deciding what to wager.  That’s where I come in. Check out my best bets …

Latest injury updates on Higgins, Chase ahead of Patriots-Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are huge underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals entering their Week 1 game Sunday afternoon at Paycor Stadium, but the home team has a couple important players whose availability is uncertain. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with a hamstring injury. …

Bears vs. Titans injury report: D-line depth could face early test due to several ailments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears will open their 2024 season Sunday near full strength, with one critical exception. While defensive end Montez Sweat (toe) was a full participant Friday and is on track to play vs. the Tennessee …

KD makes confident, bold 49ers Super Bowl LIX prediction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about titles. The superstar won two NBA championships with the Warriors during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. But what about football and Super Bowls? Well, in appearing on the “Up and Adams Show” with Kay Adams on …

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to do the near-impossible: go from Super Bowl runners-up to Super Bowl champions. Though the 1970 Dallas Cowboys, 1971 Miami Dolphins, and 2017 New England Patriots accomplished the feat, the 49ers must overcome the Super Bowl hangover that is sure to permeate the squad following their 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was on the practice field Friday, but he was not back to a full workload. Wilson experienced tightness in his calf during Thursday’s practice and was listed as limited as a result. Reporters at the open portion of practice on Friday said Wilson was working off to the side and Wilson said he didn’t do much …

Why Bosa is confident 49ers’ run defense will be better this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — In 2023, the 49ers’ run defense was not as stingy as it has been in the past. Nick Bosa did not make any excuses for the group’s past performances, but he believes this year’s defensive line is set …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Stay hot, kid! We hit all our college football best bets last week to sweep the board (4-0) and now the NFL regular season is here. What a time to be alive, eh? I’ve got two college football bets and two NFL plays this weekend. Remember, this space isn’t the place for a million …

The 2024 NFL season is under way and as teams finished up with preseason their injury picture for Week 1 became a little clearer. Some teams knows they will be without certain players for the first game of their season. Others are taking it day-by-day as knocks have popped up during practice this week. The San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab react to the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Ravens in Week 1 and discuss if there’s anyone in the NFL that can take down the champs this year. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …

Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely stole the show in Thursday night’s 2024 NFL Kickoff game with nine catches for 111 receiving yards and a score. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. The preseason …

Shanahan reveals miraculous location Pearsall was shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall’s road to recovery after being shot last weekend is a miracle on its own. The 49ers rookie was shot during an attempted armed robbery Saturday near San Francisco’s Union Square, with the bullet going through his chest without damage to his vital organs. And …

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 1 lineups! Start: George Pickens Pickens gets a tougher matchup with A.J. Terrell likely shadowing him, but he’s still a top-30 …

The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 1. Yes, Taysom Hill will make his presence felt in opening week Taysom Hill ran the ball nine times for 75 yards in his one game against Carolina last season, while also catching a pass and completing another. He’s …