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Big play gets Saints back in game, as they now trail 10-7

The Saints had their chances earlier in the first half but couldn’t take advantage of them. They were in the danger of being run over until Derek Carr finally hit a big one, drawing the Saints to within 10-7 of the Chiefs. It’s just what the coach ordered. Rashid Shaheed ran by the defense, turning safety Bryan Cook around with …

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George Kittle, Fred Warner estimated as limited participants Monday

The 49ers didn’t practice Monday, but they had to release a practice report with their Thursday night game against the Seahawks looming. The team estimated wide receiver Chris Conley (oblique), defensive tackle Jordan Elliott (knee), linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), safety Talanoa Hufanga (wrist), kicker Jake Moody (right ankle) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (knee) as non-participants. Tight end George Kittle (ribs), …

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Seahawks estimate CB Tariq Woolen, LB Derick Hall as non-participants Monday

The Seahawks lost cornerback Tariq Woolen (ankle) and outside linebacker Derick Hall (foot) during Sunday’s game. It is a quick turnaround for both, with the Seahawks playing the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. On Seattle’s estimated practice report Monday, Hall and Woolen both are listed as non-participants. The Seahawks already have ruled out outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (thigh). He missed …

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Chiefs beat Saints to continue unbeaten NFL start

Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl victories in three of the past five seasons [Getty Images] The Kansas City Chiefs maintained their winning start to the NFL season with a 26-13 home victory against the New Orleans Saints. The Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings are the only two sides with 5-0 records. Kareem Hunt’s five-yard …

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Xavier Worthy gets second rushing TD of season

Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy has as many rushing touchdowns as he does receiving touchdowns. After the Saints cut the Chiefs’ lead to 16-13, Kansas City answered with a five-play, 68-yard drive. It took only 2:20 for the Chiefs to increase their lead to 23-13. Worthy’s 3-yard touchdown run came on a handoff from tight end Travis Kelce after he …

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Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury

Saints quarterback Derek Carr was injured with 9:32 remaining in Monday Night Football. The Saints, down 23-13, went for it on fourth-and-8 at the Kansas City 41 when defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sent the house. With the Saints unable to block the eight rushers, Carr threw the ball deep to Mason Tipton, who couldn’t make the catch. Carr took a …

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Monday Night Football: Chiefs remain undefeated with 26-13 win over Saints

On Monday night, Derek Carr made his 18th start against the Chiefs. It didn’t turn out any better than most of the others. Carr now is 3-15 against the Chiefs in his career, including 1-9 in games against Patrick Mahomes. To add injury to insult, Carr left with 9:32 remaining after injuring his oblique. Kansas City had much to celebrate …

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Chiefs’ new look offense with old faces beats the Saints to move to 5-0

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes had more than 300 yards in a win over the Saints. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) On Monday night, the Kansas City Chiefs ran some plays with four tight ends. It was voluntary. The Chiefs are going to have to mix, match and get creative to generate offense due to multiple injuries, but unlike …

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Why Whitner believes CMC’s absence is behind 49ers’ red-zone struggles

Why Whitner believes CMC’s absence is behind 49ers’ red-zone struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have dealt with a wave of injuries to begin the 2024 NFL season, but Christian McCaffrey’s absence has hurt San Francisco in a very specific area of the field. Red-zone efficiency has been an issue for the 49ers all season, something …

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Is it Russell Wilson time in Pittsburgh?

When a decision is looming at some point down the road, the answer has a way of naturally revealing itself before it has to officially be made. For the Steelers, the decision on whether to revert to QB1 might have done just that. Russell Wilson is getting healthier and healthier. The starting job has never been given to Justin Fields. …

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Why fantasy managers should worry about Breece Hall | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don explore the reasons fantasy managers might consider panicking about Breece Hall. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Give me your temperature check on, on Breece Hall who was drafted as …

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