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A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high-profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. Buffalo …

A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. …

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: 49ers struggle without CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The cobwebs have been dusted off and NFL teams now are getting into the rhythm of the season. Week 2 means some teams are off to a perfect start to their season, others have had mixed results and a few are still struggling to …

Giants head coach Brian Daboll defended the decision not to activate a reserve kicker after Graham Gano sustained a hamstring injury on the opening kickoff and did not return in New York’s three-point loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Gano, who sustained a groin injury during practice on Friday, was added to the injury report on Saturday. But the …

Purdy, Aiyuk still repairing their previous 49ers chemistry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MINNEAPOLIS — In the 49ers’ 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk looked like they still are in the process of rebuilding the chemistry they’ve shown in the past. Aiyuk caught four of his five targets …

What Warner told 49ers’ locker room after crushing Vikings loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner had some pointed and honest comments for his 49ers teammates after a frustrating 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Speaking to the assembled media after the game, the three-time All-Pro explained what he told the …

Week 2 in the NFL saw several teams pull off some notable upsets.  Underdogs are 8-5-1 against the spread (ATS) and 7-7 straight up (SU) heading into Sunday Night Football, including the Thursday night game. Seven underdogs winning straight up? This is only the third time that’s happened in Week 2 in the last nine seasons (seven won in 2016 …

Malik Nabers’ fantasy football managers only had to wait a week for his first big performance of 2024. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Week 1 victory laps? NOT SO FAST! Fantasy football managers were ready to toss out the pre-draft takes for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers after underwhelming Week 1 performances but Week 2 brought …

Aaron Rodgers knew the Titans were in Cover 0. The New York Jets quarterback knew that Tennessee’s line-of-scrimmage swarming eliminated concern about a deep safety on this third-and-1 play call, his attention instead redirecting to star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed’s tight coverage on receiver Garrett Wilson. Rodgers watched as his No. 1 receiver cut outside and looked back expectantly. Rodgers watched …

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who the Rams could not contain through the air or on the ground, leaves the pocket under pressure from Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske. (Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press) The Rams made history Sunday, though not the kind coach Sean McVay or anyone else affiliated with the organization desired. A 41-10 rout by the Arizona …

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t getting much production on offense. That doesn’t matter much when your defense isn’t allowing anything at all. The Steelers won in Week 1 without scoring a touchdown, then won in Week 2 scoring just one touchdown. The Steelers are 2-0 with two road wins despite some offensive issues, mostly because the defense looks great yet again. …

ARLINGTON, Texas — Scoring four touchdowns in one game against the Cowboys was something only one NFL player had done in Alvin Kamara’s lifetime, but the Saints running back matched that record in Sunday’s 44-19 rout at AT&T Stadium. Kamara ran for three touchdowns and caught a 57-yard score from quarterback Derek Carr, leading the Saints to a statement road …

The Cincinnati Bengals appeared to have the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes on Sunday. But they gave Patrick Mahomes once last chance. And as he usually does, Mahomes rallied the Chiefs to a game-winning score to secure a 26-25 thriller over the Bengals. Mahomes overcame two interceptions and led the Chiefs to a game-winning field goal aided by a …

Henry among bright spots for Patriots in Week 2 loss vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots didn’t get much production (three catches, 19 yards, one touchdown) from their wide receivers in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium. The tight end position was a far different story. Hunter Henry tied a …

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 3. Johnston has become so much of a punchline around the fantasy community that you might forget he was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Plagued by drops and …