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How 49ers QB Purdy lifted Bell’s spirits after costly dropped pass originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Ronnie Bell stood at his locker Wednesday just before the start of practice. He said his focus is on moving forward and putting his crucial dropped pass in the rear-view mirror. Bell credited 49ers quarterback and team …

After taking over as head coach of the Broncos last year, Sean Payton offered some harsh criticism of his predecessor in Denver, Nathaniel Hackett. Aaron Rodgers did not appreciate that. Hackett is Rodgers’ offensive coordinator with the Jets, and was previously Rodgers’ offensive coordinator with the Packers for three years. And after Payton criticized Hackett, Rodgers called Payton “insecure” and …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss whether there’s value in adding the speedy Rams WR to your fantasy roster with Atwell’s boom or bust potential. 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 Tutu Atwell is …

Travis Kelce is at an age where many NFL players have retired. Photograph: Denny Medley/USA Today Sports Cincinnati Bengals A slow start is familiar territory for Cincinnati. In six seasons under Zac Taylor, the Bengals have started 0-2 five times. But dropping their opening three games is new ground, and the odds are now stacked against them. Only four out …

The NFL has fined Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd $4,600 for his hit that put Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith in concussion protocol, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. A first offense for a hit on a defenseless player can draw a fine up to $16,883 for a first offense, but the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement does not allow a fine …

Shanahan refusing to blame 49ers’ struggles on injury misfortunes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Even though it’s apparent that injuries already have taken a big toll on the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan is not in the mood to use them as an excuse for the current state of the team. Even after it was revealed earlier …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Tampa Bay WR in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Mike Evans is coming off a couple of down games but he was shadowed by Patrick Certan last week, which is the toughest matchup in the league right now. And Baker Mayfield attempted just 19 passes …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Pittsburgh QB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Justin Fields hasn’t exploded in fantasy yet, but he’s playing well enough to keep the starting job and big rushing games are coming. Volume has been an issue for fields but opponents against the Colts are averaging …

Bosa admits to having sleep trouble since 49ers’ loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Many members of the Faithful likely didn’t sleep too well on Sunday night after the 49ers’ late collapse against the Los Angeles Rams. It might help to know that star defensive end Nick Bosa is in the same boat. After 49ers practice …

Lenoir’s NFL stardom realized after exchange with star cornerback originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Now in his fourth NFL season, 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has blossomed into an impactful piece of San Francisco’s defense. Even though he’s now closer to a veteran than a rookie, Lenoir recently recalled an interaction from earlier this season that was particularly impactful …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the San Francisco RB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Jordan Mason ranks first in rush attempts and broken tackles this season and he’s second in rushing yards and touchdowns. He’s also top 10 in yards per carry despite facing by far the highest rate of …

As Tom Brady watched the Dallas Cowboys’ offense try to climb out of a 28-6 third-quarter hole, the seven-time Super Bowl champion acknowledged his analysis might sound trite. “To say, ‘We want to start fast,’ well, of course — we know that,” Brady said. Then he explained why an early lead means more than just a lighter day at the …

Three-time All-Pro Gerald McCoy and two-time Super Bowl champ Kyle Van Noy look ahead to Thursday night’s NFC East division clash with both teams trying to get back to .500. Hear the full conversation on “McCoy & Van Noy” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Cowboys at the Giants. Should …

As Tom Brady watched the Dallas Cowboys offense try to climb out of a 28-6 third-quarter hole, the seven-time Super Bowl champion acknowledged his analysis might sound trite. “To say, ‘We want to start fast,’ well, of course — we know that,” Brady said. Then he explained why an early lead means more than just a lighter day at the …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert gave an update on how he’s feeling at a Wednesday press conference. Herbert initially injured his ankle in Week Two against the Panthers and then aggravated the injury in the third quarter of last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh. He did not return to the game and was in a walking boot after it was over, but …